Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

[flame2000]

anyone got this error when connected to Kies?
can't update to latest firmware....
Mine set is local singtel...2.2.1
all local set CANNOT update to 2.3!!!!!!

see pic

Same problem here while trying to to update firmware for my wife.

 

[kennyboy]

if not 2.3, then whatever 2.2.xxxxx also can't update...then it SUCKS!!!

Ok, have you actually seen 2.2.2 or above released already?

U kpkb so much also no use, it's not even released yet.....

 

[kennyboy]

Same problem here while trying to to update firmware for my wife.

There must be a newer version of the firmware existing in the real world before you can update.

 

[tnatna]

ic what u mean.

yeah i think galaxy s is pricey hence the recommendation to get secondhand. as for LG 2x, i think it's a terrific deal but it is best for most of the major bugs to be ironed out before u plunge and buy one.

in my case, i was looking at recontract prices and the SL was only $150 more. Also, the discount on the SL vs the market price is larger than for the Ace.

As for the Galaxy S, i think it is way over-priced merely bec of the super-amoled screen. For just a little more, you can now get the dual-core LG Optimus 2X.

 

[LittleRedDot]

Is galaxy ace worth to buy now? Or Galaxy SL is more worth it?

 

[psychophant]

Is galaxy ace worth to buy now? Or Galaxy SL is more worth it?

The SL without a doubt. its better than the Ace in every possible way.

 

[surefire888]

Is galaxy ace worth to buy now? Or Galaxy SL is more worth it?

Galaxy SL is more worth it. But beware, Samsung gps is flaky - so, if gps is very imp to use, HTC would be a better choice. Alternatively, u can use yr samsung set with a bluetooth gps like what i m doing

 

[flame2000]

There must be a newer version of the firmware existing in the real world before you can update.

OK noted. I was trying out to see if there was any firmware to update for my wife phone back then.

 

[flame2000]

Is galaxy ace worth to buy now? Or Galaxy SL is more worth it?

Ace battery life is really bad. You might want to take note of that. For a heavy user, probably won't last 24hrs.

 

[junxiang94]

how terrible is the gps for sl? this is the deciding factor for me (whether to get ace or sl)

 

[SoulDecimo]

is there a way to check if the phone is full charged? cuz after the phone showed 100% when charging, i unplugged and used wifi for twitter for less than 1min and the battery dropped to 95% . or is there any app to check if its fully charged?

 

[kennyboy]

is there a way to check if the phone is full charged? cuz after the phone showed 100% when charging, i unplugged and used wifi for twitter for less than 1min and the battery dropped to 95% . or is there any app to check if its fully charged?

That's how the battery charging works to make it not overcharge, don't need to worry too much.

 

[tnatna]

heavy use as in shoot 1 hour video, 2 hour phone call, 2 hour game, every 30min sync plus surf net? of course cannot last 24 hours la. from what i hear, casual use can last way more than 24 hours.

Ace battery life is really bad. You might want to take note of that. For a heavy user, probably won't last 24hrs.

 

[LittleRedDot]

I heard that ace's battery life is low is it really true? Is ace and sl lag?

 

[garfieldhello]

I heard that ace's battery life is low is it really true? Is ace and sl lag?

Normal usage ... 2 days no problem. Heavy usage, less than 24hr definitely.

 

[flame2000]

heavy use as in shoot 1 hour video, 2 hour phone call, 2 hour game, every 30min sync plus surf net? of course cannot last 24 hours la. from what i hear, casual use can last way more than 24 hours.

From the usage you describe above, it probably can last 15~16hrs at most.
Some heavy users reported only 12~13hrs battery life under heavy usage, tat's pathetic for a smart phone by today's standard!
Even for slightly above average usage, the battery life lasted at best 1.5days for my wife's phone.

 

[flame2000]

I heard that ace's battery life is low is it really true? Is ace and sl lag?

Yes, it's true. Just google "Galaxy Ace battery life" and you will see quite a lot of users complaining about it. At today's smartphone standard, it's considered bad for it's battery life.

The only consolation is that it came with Gorilla glass screen!

 

[surefire888]

how terrible is the gps for sl? this is the deciding factor for me (whether to get ace or sl)

don't know about ace but u can get lots of info on the S and SL here:-

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032034

funny thing is, when i followed the advice, it didn't work then i reset to stock n now it seems to be working much better. maybe it's dependent upon the set. comments from other SL owners?

generally, Samsung have not implemented their gps well - prob something to do with the location and size of their gps antenna. htc seems to have done better.

the gd thing about samsung is that the bluetooth can connect to bluetooth gps whereas htc bluetooth is crippled (both the legend and desire could not pair with my bluetooth gps)

 

[junxiang94]

thanks guys got the sl. its working great!

 

[Tuakong]

got the ace for my kid last nite. Basic use, light surfing and free games ok....nothing fanciful. Renewed contract $0; monthly sub abt $29 with 12gb data plan ST