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Verizon's Fascinate Update Page

BumbleBbee said:
so, this says
"+ Improved stand-alone GPS performance"
does this mean my GPS will be more accurate?
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They are trying to address issues with GPS that Fascinate users have been reporting (many others don't have the issue), including speed and accuracy.

There have been mixed reports by those who've received the update so far.
 
I have updated the software. Now I have this thing that looks like a diamond with a target in it next to the 3G. Any idea what it is?
 
The update list says that music will now pause when you disconnect a bluetooth device.

So is that with any music player, or just the one that comes with the phone?

And do you have to keep the music player running in the background, or can you exit it?
 
Anthony2816 said:
The update list says that music will now pause when you disconnect a bluetooth device.

So is that with any music player, or just the one that comes with the phone?

And do you have to keep the music player running in the background, or can you exit it?
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I think it's only with the music player that comes with the phone. Also, I haven't tried it yet, but Pandora works the same way (pauses when unplugged) and if I exit the app it loses my place. I think you have to keep it running in the background.
 
Anthony2816 said:
The update list says that music will now pause when you disconnect a bluetooth device.

So is that with any music player, or just the one that comes with the phone?

And do you have to keep the music player running in the background, or can you exit it?
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Just noticed this when I was connected to my parents stereo (running DJ05). Pandora was playing, when I turned off the car it automatically paused Pandora (really cool!!) but for some reason it started playing some random track that was on my phone (not so cool!) so when I got back into the car the stereo was playing Pandora *and* that other track. It was really strange and I didnt figure it out until I had gotten home.

Not sure if its unique to DJ05, or if its really a bug, or if its "by design".
 
GREAT. Four months of waiting so we can open a pdf from an email. Typical Samsung.
2.1 on the SF in hampering some Exchange implementations for all our phones. Can't do it until we either ditch the SF or I can load 2.2.

Even the Eris has Gingerbread LOL.
 
Lars said:
GREAT. Four months of waiting so we can open a pdf from an email. Typical Samsung.
2.1 on the SF in hampering some Exchange implementations for all our phones. Can't do it until we either ditch the SF or I can load 2.2.

Even the Eris has Gingerbread LOL.
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and we have the guy who brought the eris gingerbread.........so........good things im sure :)
 
chrisexv6 said:
Just noticed this when I was connected to my parents stereo (running DJ05). Pandora was playing, when I turned off the car it automatically paused Pandora (really cool!!) but for some reason it started playing some random track that was on my phone (not so cool!) so when I got back into the car the stereo was playing Pandora *and* that other track. It was really strange and I didnt figure it out until I had gotten home.

Not sure if its unique to DJ05, or if its really a bug, or if its "by design".
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Now that you mention that, I've noticed that my phone keeps running the music player randomly....and often. At first I was thinking that maybe I was accidentally touching the widget, but now I think it's a bug in the update.
 
I'm also having problems with the desk cradle. The screen isn't staying lit. Is anyone else having that problem?
 
BumbleBbee said:
I have updated the software. Now I have this thing that looks like a diamond with a target in it next to the 3G. Any idea what it is?
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It's not E911. Since you are not supposed to be able to enable/disable it on Smartphones, there isn't a reason to tell you if it's there or not, so I looked into the same thing because I wondered what it was. It is an icon for GPS. It's permanent. If you disable GPS, you get just the reticle looking thing. If you enable it, you get waves to the right.

I found it because Verizon emailed me the following... after asking for it.



  • Changes a message that some users were seeing in exchange email from "unable to connect to server" to "connecting to server" which is the correct message

  • Enhancements to the "nuance" Voice command application to improve response time

  • The bottom buttons (Menu, home, back and search) will now light up, per the back light setting

  • Addressed an issue were the Pattern lock was appearing during calls some times

  • An enhancement was made to reduce echoing in some cases

  • The device will now remain locked when placed in the desk dock or car dock

  • Added a GPS icon in the status bar on the top of the screen

  • Added updated versions of the preloaded applications VOD, City ID, VZ Navigator and Amazon Kindle

  • Added support to update the software using FOTA when connected to Wi Fi. The device will now go over to CDMA to process the upgrade

  • Enhancements were made in the software to improve the accuracy of the signal strength that is displayed

  • You can now change the reminder time and alert tone for calendar events

  • Enhancements were made to improve the update consistency of the feed and widgets

  • Improvements were made to the contact merge capabilities so that the same number from two sources will not be saved in a signal contact twice

  • Addressed an issue that was causing a "Force Close" when accessing the Gallery in some cases

  • A software change was made to address an issue with Bluetooth and connecting with the Mercedes Benz AMG C63, 2009 model were in some cases it would get stuck in a "Connect - Ready" loop which required the user to have to power cycle the device to correct

  • A UI change was made to the Visual Voicemail long press menu to move delete to the 2nd position

  • A UI change was made to the Visual Voicemail display to remove the date for messages displayed as today

  • If you unplug a wired headset or turning off a Bluetooth headset while playing music the music will now pause

  • The Visual Voicemail login screen now uses the full qwerty keypad

  • Improvements were made to the standalone GPS performance

  • The device warning message that is displayed when setting up the device the first time will now tell customer the device will reboot after the OTA activation

  • A UI change was made to the lock screen alignment when the EAS security is invoked

  • The setting under applications called "Unknown Sources" has been change to off by default

  • The power on password has been changed to require 8 digits with 1 number and 1 symbol

  • A UI change was made to the "Share" menu when in portrait mode so that the screen can be scrollable in order to see the top row of selections

  • A UI change was made so that the "Save" and "Cancel" buttons are viewable when entering in a new password for the 3G mobile Hotspot feature.

  • Added support to hide the 3G Mobile Hotspot password while typing it in for security

  • You can now sync corporate contacts with the 2010 Toyota Prius Bluetooth car kit

  • You can now open PDF attachments sent in an e-mail. Previously you could only save them and then open them up outside of email

  • You can now use special characters for your Corporate email passwords

  • The backlight for the bottom 4 buttons (menu, home, back ,search) will now follow the device display timer setting

  • Addressed an issue were widgets were not always refreshing based on the defined refresh time interval

  • A software change was made so that when doing a factory reset that MDN, MIN and SID information is properly cleared

  • Addressed an issue seen in some cases when on a active data call that the data call is suspended causing the user to have to restart the data call to reconnect again

  • Addressed an issue were you could in some cases get a "Force Close"
  • message if you hit the "Call" button on the Buddies now widget

So, to answer your question, it's the bolded part for GPS. In case anyone wanted the full details of the update, here ya go.

SuD

PS I lost stable WiFi connectivity after the update, so they're sending me a new phone. Problem is that if the OTA Update caused the problem, the issue will follow any phone that updates. I lost root too (though expected), but that should be easily fixed from one of the threads around here or XDA.
 
standupdad said:
It's not E911. Since you are not supposed to be able to enable/disable it on Smartphones, there isn't a reason to tell you if it's there or not, so I looked into the same thing because I wondered what it was. It is an icon for GPS. It's permanent. If you disable GPS, you get just the reticle looking thing. If you enable it, you get waves to the right.

I found it because Verizon emailed me the following... after asking for it.



  • Changes a message that some users were seeing in exchange email from "unable to connect to server" to "connecting to server" which is the correct message

  • Enhancements to the "nuance" Voice command application to improve response time

  • The bottom buttons (Menu, home, back and search) will now light up, per the back light setting

  • Addressed an issue were the Pattern lock was appearing during calls some times

  • An enhancement was made to reduce echoing in some cases

  • The device will now remain locked when placed in the desk dock or car dock

  • Added a GPS icon in the status bar on the top of the screen

  • Added updated versions of the preloaded applications VOD, City ID, VZ Navigator and Amazon Kindle

  • Added support to update the software using FOTA when connected to Wi Fi. The device will now go over to CDMA to process the upgrade

  • Enhancements were made in the software to improve the accuracy of the signal strength that is displayed

  • You can now change the reminder time and alert tone for calendar events

  • Enhancements were made to improve the update consistency of the feed and widgets

  • Improvements were made to the contact merge capabilities so that the same number from two sources will not be saved in a signal contact twice

  • Addressed an issue that was causing a "Force Close" when accessing the Gallery in some cases

  • A software change was made to address an issue with Bluetooth and connecting with the Mercedes Benz AMG C63, 2009 model were in some cases it would get stuck in a "Connect - Ready" loop which required the user to have to power cycle the device to correct

  • A UI change was made to the Visual Voicemail long press menu to move delete to the 2nd position

  • A UI change was made to the Visual Voicemail display to remove the date for messages displayed as today

  • If you unplug a wired headset or turning off a Bluetooth headset while playing music the music will now pause

  • The Visual Voicemail login screen now uses the full qwerty keypad

  • Improvements were made to the standalone GPS performance

  • The device warning message that is displayed when setting up the device the first time will now tell customer the device will reboot after the OTA activation

  • A UI change was made to the lock screen alignment when the EAS security is invoked

  • The setting under applications called "Unknown Sources" has been change to off by default

  • The power on password has been changed to require 8 digits with 1 number and 1 symbol

  • A UI change was made to the "Share" menu when in portrait mode so that the screen can be scrollable in order to see the top row of selections

  • A UI change was made so that the "Save" and "Cancel" buttons are viewable when entering in a new password for the 3G mobile Hotspot feature.

  • Added support to hide the 3G Mobile Hotspot password while typing it in for security

  • You can now sync corporate contacts with the 2010 Toyota Prius Bluetooth car kit

  • You can now open PDF attachments sent in an e-mail. Previously you could only save them and then open them up outside of email

  • You can now use special characters for your Corporate email passwords

  • The backlight for the bottom 4 buttons (menu, home, back ,search) will now follow the device display timer setting

  • Addressed an issue were widgets were not always refreshing based on the defined refresh time interval

  • A software change was made so that when doing a factory reset that MDN, MIN and SID information is properly cleared

  • Addressed an issue seen in some cases when on a active data call that the data call is suspended causing the user to have to restart the data call to reconnect again

  • Addressed an issue were you could in some cases get a "Force Close"
  • message if you hit the "Call" button on the Buddies now widget

So, to answer your question, it's the bolded part for GPS. In case anyone wanted the full details of the update, here ya go.

SuD

PS I lost stable WiFi connectivity after the update, so they're sending me a new phone. Problem is that if the OTA Update caused the problem, the issue will follow any phone that updates. I lost root too (though expected), but that should be easily fixed from one of the threads around here or XDA.
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the gps icon is separate and when you enable gps you will see that. so id go ahead and enable gps to see the difference

and the giveaway? its called stat_sys_location_e911 in the framework....ive pulled apart the framework, so i can say that with some knowledge
 
Mine has always done that I have mine paired to a Clarion CZ500 and it always has opened the default music player when connected, so i have to start pandora and stop the music player. Then when it disconnects it will randomly start a song on the music player..... So what I guess I'm trying to say is I don't think the update did anything to cause this, but I'm not sure.
 
nitsuj17 said:
the gps icon is separate and when you enable gps you will see that. so id go ahead and enable gps to see the difference

and the giveaway? its called stat_sys_location_e911 in the framework....ive pulled apart the framework, so i can say that with some knowledge
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I don't doubt your knowledge. If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong. I went through their list of changes and saw it as a 1 to 1 relationship. When you're pulling all that apart, are you saying that something specifically related to E911 is now calling that graphic where it wasn't before?

(rhetorical) If what you're saying is correct, then why have the icon, and then have it replaced when an application is using GPS like 4square? Its a waste of real estate and resources, no? What is the file doing now that it wasn't before? Calling a graphic seems petty when there are so many other issues at hand. Maybe they were always supposed to call it, and never did, and only found it when they were cleaning up code. If that's the case, then its all moot.

SuD
 
nitsuj17 said:
the gps icon is separate and when you enable gps you will see that. so id go ahead and enable gps to see the difference

and the giveaway? its called stat_sys_location_e911 in the framework....ive pulled apart the framework, so i can say that with some knowledge
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Just adding my 2 cents I just got off the phone with Verizon the tech said the Crosshairs had to do with GPS/location. If you dont believe me go to your location & security settings, check and uncheck the Google Location services, the three lines to the right will go away and come back.
 
standupdad said:
I don't doubt your knowledge. If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong. I went through their list of changes and saw it as a 1 to 1 relationship. When you're pulling all that apart, are you saying that something specifically related to E911 is now calling that graphic where it wasn't before?

(rhetorical) If what you're saying is correct, then why have the icon, and then have it replaced when an application is using GPS like 4square? Its a waste of real estate and resources, no? What is the file doing now that it wasn't before? Calling a graphic seems petty when there are so many other issues at hand. Maybe they were always supposed to call it, and never did, and only found it when they were cleaning up code. If that's the case, then its all moot.

SuD
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pyretech said:
Just adding my 2 cents I just got off the phone with Verizon the tech said the Crosshairs had to do with GPS/location. If you dont believe me go to your location & security settings, check and uncheck the Google Location services, the three lines to the right will go away and come back.
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E911 does have to do with location....but is not GPS services like for navigation

Its for emergency location and such....these are new icons for dl09

Verizon tech can tellyou what they want...but the names don't lie imo....but regardless ik just trying to help....its not a huge deal
 
pyretech said:
Mine has always done that I have mine paired to a Clarion CZ500 and it always has opened the default music player when connected, so i have to start pandora and stop the music player. Then when it disconnects it will randomly start a song on the music player..... So what I guess I'm trying to say is I don't think the update did anything to cause this, but I'm not sure.
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mine never did this prior to the update. It's still doing it.
 
OK. Just tried connecting my phone to my laptop. It's not reading it like it used to. Is ANYONE else having this problem???? :mad:
 
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