Samsung Captivate Glide review: Thumbs ready

16 December 2011
The Samsung Captivate Glide for AT&T Wireless is long overdue. The market is brimming of dual-core Android devices and the slide-out QWERTY packing Samsung Captivate Glide has only just arrived. Interestingly enough, it’s been a relatively quiet...

Sort by:

  • D
  • AnonD-564674
  • 61q
  • 25 Oct 2016

Muhammes, 07 Oct 2016I want update version samsung-sgh-1927r How can i do that?... moreNvidia Tegra-powered device cannot be upgraded. Even Xiaomi Mi Pad which is powered by Tegra K1 still stay on Android KitKat platform.
So, just factory reset ur phone, then sold it as fast as possible!

If u want Android phone which offers possibility to be upgraded, with similar form-factor and specs as Captivate Glide, look for Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 or Motorola DROID 4 XT894.
DROID 4 is powered by TI OMAP 4430, which is used by the first-gen Nexus, so u might have a chance with that.

If u don't mind the no-QWERTY device, just buy Asus Zenfone 2 or Asus Padfone S, as both are quite cheap by now.

    • M
    • Muhammes
    • 8n}
    • 07 Oct 2016

    I want update version samsung-sgh-1927r
    How can i do that?
    Please answer...

      • D
      • AnonD-142111
      • t}R
      • 07 May 2013

      what i need to do to switch to 2g network manully?
      plz help
      and also how is the abttery life?

        • R
        • Rob
        • dQp
        • 10 Aug 2012

        This is tri-band so it'll work in the UK, right?

          • h
          • hasttag
          • qLV
          • 04 May 2012

          RAJNI, 01 Jan 2012thats a bad model for usuing internetI have this phone, and I'm useing it for internet, and it works fine.

          Problem?

            • R
            • RAJNI
            • vwe
            • 01 Jan 2012

            thats a bad model for usuing internet

              • q
              • qwerty
              • 8IQ
              • 25 Dec 2011

              seems that it wont receive ICS in samsung current roadmap....

              so beware... i mean they dont even want to upgrade their flagship phone the galaxy S, dont expect samsung do anything for the captivate glide...

                • ?
                • Anonymous
                • q@Z
                • 23 Dec 2011

                The nice thing too is that you only have to pay tax on the subsidized $170 instead of on the $500 MSRP price... I love Costco...

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • q@Z
                  • 23 Dec 2011

                  Check your local Costco... Just got mine for $20 on upgrade $170 with 150 instant rebate... I'm not sure how long this deals going on for though.... And I did say $20....

                    • ?
                    • Anonymous
                    • q@Z
                    • 22 Dec 2011

                    OTA update 236 just received 2nite...Not sure what it fixes because my CGlide has been running pretty smooth....

                      • A
                      • Alex
                      • La8
                      • 21 Dec 2011

                      It's a Samsung so it sux

                        • 1
                        • 100 Moto
                        • ubc
                        • 19 Dec 2011

                        Anonymous, 17 Dec 2011Don't get me wrong, but I really can't understand the point... moreAnd even in the conclusion the write admits Motorola Droid 3/Milestone 3 is a better phone than this, yet there is no review.

                        At least Milestone 3 is available in places outside of US, vs. this.

                          • 1
                          • 100 Moto
                          • ubc
                          • 19 Dec 2011

                          Anonymous, 17 Dec 2011GSMArena should discuss European alternatives, as this is a... moreShould have a shootout between your favorite qwerty by SE vs. my favorite Motorola Milestone 3, where the latter is dual core...

                            • ?
                            • Anonymous
                            • 2Gx
                            • 19 Dec 2011

                            Samsung please add an "s pen" to this phone to give us all the input options.

                              • m
                              • momo
                              • kQ2
                              • 18 Dec 2011

                              actually, on att the captivate glide is 150$ on contract

                                • ?
                                • Anonymous
                                • vuj
                                • 18 Dec 2011

                                How does the still and video camera compare to the GSII? Same unit or one of lower quality/performance? Cheers

                                  • C
                                  • Chris
                                  • q{3
                                  • 17 Dec 2011

                                  In Canada the internal memory is 4GB!? Why? The American version is 8GB... A good reason for me to not buy this phone...

                                    • A
                                    • Ajay
                                    • sUw
                                    • 17 Dec 2011

                                    Please update review with audio tests. I want to buy this phone. just want a last check.

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • YPb
                                      • 17 Dec 2011

                                      Anonymous, 17 Dec 2011how is a plastic body a disadvantage??? do people expect th... moreI found out that even HTC phones which are famous being made of aluminium are actually made of more plastic and rubber.

                                        • B
                                        • Bingz
                                        • NwR
                                        • 17 Dec 2011

                                        Does Captivate Glide actualy support NFC or is it a wrong info?