Thanks Nathan. I am still at 50% without signal. I wiped my phone and installed over again because I hadn't done a hard reset before the original flash. After I reinstalled 2.1 I used *228 1 and 2 with no noticeable luck on the signal reception. I have had the phone unplugged for 2 hours with moderate use and it's at 60%. I am using the stock messaging app instead of handcent.The only apps i have downloaded and installed are AudioManager Widget, Google Maps, Wifi Analyzer, Tuner - gstrings, Not Call Log, VLC Remote, Pandora, Mixzing Music Player, You've got shopping, and The Weather Channel. I'm trying to narrow down possibilities without giving up the apps that I use the most. I'm still under the impression that my phone is losing the most battery due to the signal. I'm glad that you are getting better battery life. I believe that a few changes could make all the difference with the phones that are experiencing this problem. 2.1 has been a lot of fun so far and I only expect more to come.
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Eris 2.1 leak Bug's and Fixes
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Thanks Nathan. I am still at 50% without signal. I wiped my phone and installed over again because I hadn't done a hard reset before the original flash. After I reinstalled 2.1 I used *228 1 and 2 with no noticeable luck on the signal reception. I have had the phone unplugged for 2 hours with moderate use and it's at 60%. I am using the stock messaging app instead of handcent.The only apps i have downloaded and installed are AudioManager Widget, Google Maps, Wifi Analyzer, Tuner - gstrings, Not Call Log, VLC Remote, Pandora, Mixzing Music Player, You've got shopping, and The Weather Channel. I'm trying to narrow down possibilities without giving up the apps that I use the most. I'm still under the impression that my phone is losing the most battery due to the signal. I'm glad that you are getting better battery life. I believe that a few changes could make all the difference with the phones that are experiencing this problem. 2.1 has been a lot of fun so far and I only expect more to come.
My time without signal is also 50%. But I agree with you that it was prob the same on 1.5 because I still have the same battery life. It still sucks
im starting to experience alot of bugs! Sometimes the touch screen just doesn't work when i click something. The phone application lags so much it crashes. I installed the leak from one of the first links posted. Where is the most up to date stable file. Is it the one im using because i cant get my phone to hold a charge either. 3 hours plugged in said %6 percent when i un plugged it. What the hell is going on.
W4LLY
Android Enthusiast
OK, officially the first WTF moment. Hopefully this doesn't get drowned out and get's acknlowedged.
I figured out the texting. Now my phone works flawlessly with one exception. My contacts linking facebook. Somewhere in this whole effing debacle, I lost ALL my contacts since I originaly put my old contacts onto google. Anyone i've met in the last 3 months is gone. I'm reallly pissed off now, I don't understand how something can de-sync like that
Other than that, I love 2.1
I figured out the texting. Now my phone works flawlessly with one exception. My contacts linking facebook. Somewhere in this whole effing debacle, I lost ALL my contacts since I originaly put my old contacts onto google. Anyone i've met in the last 3 months is gone. I'm reallly pissed off now, I don't understand how something can de-sync like that
Other than that, I love 2.1
datdroidbrotha
Lurker
I talked to a VZW rep today and HTC did officially release this "leak" to Beta testers phones ( or about 500 Eris') and stated some Verizon customers were accidentally includd in this release. So there is no doubt this is an unofficial, official release, but to me with the problems many are having the Verizon official OTA release is still a ways out. I am on 1.5/6 and will stay that way as I prefer a fully functional phone and have to depend on it, but for everyone else it sounds like it's a good oppurtunity to see what will be coming soon! So flash on my friends... flash on!
rvpartsguy
Android Enthusiast
my phone is fully functional..... if you ask me in alot of ways it seems more stable then 1.5.... but i can understand your decision....
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bowerman
Guest
Still can't get yahoo mail to work. Any one have any success?
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bowerman
Guest
Weird! Yahoo is working fine now!
Filipino.Cowboy
Android Enthusiast
ericDylan
Android Enthusiast
i just set mine up ... worked fine
If you can't download the stuff from HTC extra or whatever, here are the things that are on there, courtesy of XDA:
nexus one / sense ui 2.1 launcher
http://sites.google.com/site/droidlife3/home/Launcher2-app.apk?attredirects=0
flan(eclair) gallery 2.1 w/ multi-touch
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/Gallery3DMT.apk?attredirects=0
launcher 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/droidlife3/home/Launcher2.apk?attredirects=0
music app 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/MusicInstallable.apk?attredirects=0
clock app 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/DeskClock.apk?attredirects=0
Here is a link to the WeatherGenie from Nexus 1. http://www.mediafire.com/?xmtwizbmm3m
nexus one / sense ui 2.1 launcher
http://sites.google.com/site/droidlife3/home/Launcher2-app.apk?attredirects=0
flan(eclair) gallery 2.1 w/ multi-touch
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/Gallery3DMT.apk?attredirects=0
launcher 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/droidlife3/home/Launcher2.apk?attredirects=0
music app 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/MusicInstallable.apk?attredirects=0
clock app 2.1
http://sites.google.com/site/motodroidlife/home/DeskClock.apk?attredirects=0
Here is a link to the WeatherGenie from Nexus 1. http://www.mediafire.com/?xmtwizbmm3m
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Deleted User
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Is anyone having an issue with Bluetooth not staying connected (as BT Handset) for more than a few seconds?
so i noticed two or three other people had the issue with not being able to make a call because of no sound. so far, the gentlemen i know personally with that issue has resolved his apparently with a battery pull or reboot two or three times.
someone else suggested turning the volume down...
my phone is working 100%
every app i used in 1.5 works in 2.1 so im happy about that!
loving the 2.1 apps (hurting inside that google earth doesnt work
)
my battery life is phenomenal!
definitely an improvement considering i`ve been using it significantly more the last couple days. still wanting root i guess just because...
not too worried about that, im just going to continue enjoying 2.1 and the eris.
im going to start looking to buy again maybe june/july for a speed upgrade
N1 or Desire...if i can get one before apple gets the ftc to embargo htc
someone else suggested turning the volume down...
my phone is working 100%
every app i used in 1.5 works in 2.1 so im happy about that!
loving the 2.1 apps (hurting inside that google earth doesnt work
)my battery life is phenomenal!
definitely an improvement considering i`ve been using it significantly more the last couple days. still wanting root i guess just because...
not too worried about that, im just going to continue enjoying 2.1 and the eris.
im going to start looking to buy again maybe june/july for a speed upgrade
N1 or Desire...if i can get one before apple gets the ftc to embargo htc
Candroid
Well-Known Member
Yes mine also does that! Does anybody know if this is normal...or is there a fix...I tried most of everything...
ColonelPanic
Well-Known Member
so i noticed two or three other people had the issue with not being able to make a call because of no sound. so far, the gentlemen i know personally with that issue has resolved his apparently with a battery pull or reboot two or three times.
someone else suggested turning the volume down...
my phone is working 100%
every app i used in 1.5 works in 2.1 so im happy about that!
loving the 2.1 apps (hurting inside that google earth doesnt work
my battery life is phenomenal!
definitely an improvement considering i`ve been using it significantly more the last couple days. still wanting root i guess just because...
not too worried about that, im just going to continue enjoying 2.1 and the eris.
im going to start looking to buy again maybe june/july for a speed upgrade
N1 or Desire...if i can get one before apple gets the ftc to embargo htc
It's a patent case, ala RIM a few years ago. It will be years before it hits the courts. HTC will counter sue and will probably end up with a cross licensing agreement. Google is behind them but let's not forget that HTC has been making smartphones since 1998 and released the first ever smartphone. iPhone was released in 2007.
I'll bet HTC has a few patents in their bag as well.
What are the Launcher 2 Apk's?
antnyp85
Well-Known Member
Random question... I've been following this thread through all the bajillion emails I'm getting every time someone posts, but I might have missed a reply lol..
So my phone seems to be working okay after installing 2.1... My issues with the HTC People Widget has resolved itself after restarting the phone a few times... The sign-in issue with Google/Gmail seems to only happen every once in a while after restarting phone...
But has anyone else had the issue with the phone not sleeping?? Mine said Up Time 14 hours, and Awake time 14 hours.. And then under battery use, it said Cell Standby at 70%.. I hadn't been using the phone (I was sleeping for about 7 out of those 14 hours lol). I'm not sure how to check which app might be causing my phone not to sleep... But I'm using the SAME apps I used to be using on 1.5 and my phone was always at like 10% awake time. Only different app is Chomp SMS instead of Handcent.
So my phone seems to be working okay after installing 2.1... My issues with the HTC People Widget has resolved itself after restarting the phone a few times... The sign-in issue with Google/Gmail seems to only happen every once in a while after restarting phone...
But has anyone else had the issue with the phone not sleeping?? Mine said Up Time 14 hours, and Awake time 14 hours.. And then under battery use, it said Cell Standby at 70%.. I hadn't been using the phone (I was sleeping for about 7 out of those 14 hours lol). I'm not sure how to check which app might be causing my phone not to sleep... But I'm using the SAME apps I used to be using on 1.5 and my phone was always at like 10% awake time. Only different app is Chomp SMS instead of Handcent.
Podivin
Android Expert
Glad to see that you got your problem worked out.
Oh crap!
I think I read something somewhere in the mess that is the forums right now that it sometimes takes a long time for you to get all your contacts back if you have a lot of them. Also, when you sign on to google are they still in there? That's my only thought. If they are, take the time to write down all your numbers then try resyncing it. I would definitely write down all the numbers though, I know it's a pain, but that way if something happens again you will still have them to put in your phone. Good luck with this, I don't know what else to suggest, but I hope that someone else can chime in and get you back your contacts! Go to Menu > Settings > About Phone > Battery > Battery Use
That should tell you what's using your battery, if you phone is NOT charging. If it's charging, it won't show anything, and if you recently unplugged it from the charger it won't show much. Perhaps checking the battery use will help you figure out the culprit.
ThrillKill
Well-Known Member
OK, so I grew some cajones and flashed 2.1 onto my eris. So far haven't had any major problems. I thought that 2.1 would support multiple exchange accounts, which it isn't right now, unless I am too much of a newb to figure it out. Other than that, a little lag, similar to 1.5. Why wouldn't you do it..easy and like having a new phone.
entropy26
Newbie
This worked PERFECTLY! I now can sync all my contacts with facebook.
One last issue with 2.1! I cannot edit my contact card!!!! It honestly wouldn't even be that big a deal, but I'm a big txter and until I can at least upload a photo into my contact card I have to look at that damned silhouette far too often!
Has anybody else had this issue or know of a fix?!
tennapop
Newbie
There's a lot here to go through, and I'm not sure if it's posted yet, but after 2.1, whenever I get an email, it prompts for me to show pictures, which is normal, but when I select that to see html emails, all I get is a little box with a question mark in it. It's almost like it can't download the images and those are just generic placeholders.