Samsung Rolls Out Captivate Gingerbread Update
Samsung has begun to roll out Android Gingerbread for the Samsung Captivate, nearly six months after the first leaked builds surfaced for the phone. The update features a download manager, improved font management for larger text, copy/paste and text entry along with changes to APIs for graphics in order for developers to improve 3D rendering […]
Samsung Captivate Froyo Update Now Available
As expected, Samsung has released the long awaited Android Froyo update for the AT&T Samsung Captivate. The update is available directly from Samsung as a PC update. The update adds USB tethering, Flash 10.1, device policy management, new home screen and improved Exchange support.
AT&T Confirms Samsung Captivate and HTC Aria Froyo Updates
AT&T has confirmed in a series of videos on its Facebook page that it will rollout its Android Froyo update for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy S in the Samsung Captivate starting tomorrow as an over the wire update with full instructions from Samsung. AT&T has also confirmed that the HTC Aria will also […]
Samsung Confirms GPS Fix in Captivate OTA Update
Following up on yesterday’s report regarding the forthcoming Samsung Captivate over the air update rolling out on AT&T, the manufacturer has also confirmed that the update will contain the long-awaited GPS fix to resolve a longstanding GPS issue since launch. Below is Samsung’s official statement: “An update to improve the Samsung Captivate’s GPS performance is […]
Samsung Captivate One-Click Root Now Available
A one-click root solution for the AT&T Samsung Captivate, the carrier’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S is now available. The software will begin the process for rooting, with the only input required being following the instructions when prompted on the device. The application will be further developed to allow for one-click unrooting. The application […]