OTA "Security" Update Disables Galaxy S3 Universal Search. Thx Apple
Android Central originally reported that the update was being disguised as a “security update” (that’s **ked up, but apparently it does also include security fixes), and a Sprint official confirmed that the update would disable the function in an email to Phone Scoop:
"The new software update does disable the universal search function on Galaxy S III".
AT&T has also followed suit, and are rolling out an update for the radio and to remove the search function. Although the Galaxy Nexus was the device in question, I’m guessing Samsung wanted to firstly make sure that its newest flagship device will be “safe”, which explains why it’s receiving the “update” first.
So basically, if you receive the update and try to search for a contact, app, or song with the Google search bar, you’ll only receive web results. Samsung has not confirmed that the Apple lawsuit is the reason behind the move, but given the timing of this happening, it certainly makes sense that it is.
But it’s not just the Galaxy S3, as Google and Samsung are currently working on a patch to disable it from the Galaxy Nexus as well.
It’s times like these where I’m glad I have a rooted Nexus, as I’m sure the dev community will do all they can to keep this function working. According to The Verge, unrooted owners who have received the update should still be able to download the old Google Quick Search Box and install it after the update to keep the function, but it’s unknown how long that app will be available for them to download.
Thanks a lot Apple.
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Comments
Very true bro. But Google's legal team could handle them to an extent. Microsoft just has so many freakin patents is the problem.
apple is also guilty bring oceans technology begin with, jesus can write a review dad says f u apple, however if it were last up to microshit, all things would be completely different
That is so freakin true Michael. Microsoft are the REAL bullies. They are just big enough to stay behind the scenes now. No wonder everyone almost everyone using Android still has to pay Microsoft licensing fees. Its just crazy.
while apple may pull some pretty rank stuff, apple cannot even begin to compare with some of the obscene things in microsoft office pulled over many many years
Exactly Jesus. I couldn't have put it better myself.
f.u apple