Samsung Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean Update: T-Mobile Begins Roll Out Android Update

T-Mobile has released Android Jelly bean to its Galaxy S2 mobile devices, but users will have to connect to a PC if they want the update, according to a report by Android Community.

Users will have to go to Samsung Kies and download the update manually, as it is too big at 756MB for over-the-air updating. Users should have at least 50% of battery life left on the phone, as updating the phone will drain significant amounts of the battery.This means that T-Mobile Galaxy S2 users will be able to make the jump from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean, roughly two months after Samsung began rolling out Jelly Bean to the Galaxy S2.

With the sizeable jump from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean, users of the Galaxy S2 can expect several major changes to the device once they have completed the update. One of these features is Google Now, which attempts to predict what the user is searching for before the are done typing their query into the phone. Another big change is to the notification system, where users will be able to see more details about the notification, including full text and photo messages. The update will also allow a host of performance and stability improvements thanks to Project Butter.

The Galaxy S2 is one of Samsung's longest-running phones, and they clearly still support the smartphone, despite the device's age and the upcoming launch of the Galaxy S4, one of the most anticipated devices launch in the past few years. While the update to Jelly Bean may not be as exciting as a new phone model, the Galaxy S2 has its fair share of fans, and this update may keep them from switching over just a little bit longer.We will track this story as it develops.