Gingerbread 2.3.3 on the Rogers Captivate: Update Experience
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How the update was installed
The update was available only through Samsung Kies. The writer described it as simple:
- Plug the phone into the computer with a USB cable.
- Choose the firmware option on the phone.
- Kies should open on the computer. If not, start it manually.
- Kies reports that the firmware needs updating. Click OK.
- Wait while the update installs and the phone reboots into Gingerbread.
What changed
- Notifications became greyscale.
- Battery life was a fair bit better.
- Facebook could now import contacts.
- Little else was noticeable compared with Froyo.
What was missing
The writer had hoped for a better camera and gallery app. Pictures in the gallery never reached full resolution and looked a bit fuzzy when zoomed. Version 2.3.3 was also not the newest release, so the writer considered rooting and installing a custom ROM.
Frequently asked questions
Could the update be installed without a computer?
In this case, no. It was offered through Kies only.
Was Rogers on time?
No. It was the last Canadian carrier and missed its own deadline by two days.
Is this version supported now?
No. Gingerbread 2.3.3 is very old and no longer supported.