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Eris OTA Update

Frisco said:
The "not mission critical" is true for many who are waiting for the OTA, as well, I'm confident.

Some of us just feel that it's expedient to go with the program rather than with the whims of those who may leak software that is in development; call us old fashioned. ;)

Interesting remark from a rather intelligent kid my daughter hangs around with. He knows little of the Android niche of smart phones, but is into Blackberries. I told him about the leak and all he said was, "some people just like to pretend like they are ahead of other people, but they're really just pretending."
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I agree with you 100% I put it on there purely because I wanted to play with it and currently have that luxury. I understand that not all have a spare phone laying around or perhaps it wasn't their "geek time of the month" like it was mine.
The only folks I was mf'in were the doom and gloomers....wishing bad things on folks and making hair brained excuses why their upgrade path is "better". all you have to do is tell me "i'm happy with my phone right now" and thats the end of discussion, no name calling no anything. Whats good for you is different than me, nothing more nothing less...I'm having a blast with the phone so that makes it worth it to me!
 
Frisco said:
Interesting remark from a rather intelligent kid my daughter hangs around with. He knows little of the Android niche of smart phones, but is into Blackberries. I told him about the leak and all he said was, "some people just like to pretend like they are ahead of other people, but they're really just pretending."
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...but isn't 2.1 ahead of 1.5? lol.
 
wilceaux said:
Damn.
If you spent $80 at happy hour, you either drink WAY too much, or that place doesn't have very good happy hour deals.
Probably both, I guess.

Cheers!
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Haha, no I paid for everyone and yes I did drink too much. So I was playing with my new 2.1 and didn't realize that I paid the whole bill until everyone was gone. They'll pay for this outrage.
 
flspnr said:
Um, yeah, but gotta remember some peope **coughmecough** are jobless and lucky to have this phone and don't have a spare $80 they can toss down for a new phone if it gets bricked. I am on 2.1 though... ;)
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Don't sweat it, nothing will happen. This thing is rock solid and probably the official release.
 
bjanow said:
Haha, no I paid for everyone and yes I did drink too much. So I was playing with my new 2.1 and didn't realize that I paid the whole bill until everyone was gone. They'll pay for this outrage.
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Now that I'm married and poor, I need to party with you!!! Your bill would be slightly higher than 80 bucks though :p
 
Frisco said:
Interesting remark from a rather intelligent kid my daughter hangs around with. He knows little of the Android niche of smart phones, but is into Blackberries. I told him about the leak and all he said was, "some people just like to pretend like they are ahead of other people, but they're really just pretending."
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Very perceptive from a kid. Tell him Bobby said, "some people just like to pretend they are cautious and reasonable, but they're really just pretending."
 
i turned off my phone after a couple of weeks. Turn it back on and some apps aren't working and freezes. Never installed the leak.

Is there something wrong with my phone

could verizon be testing somethings out on the network.
 
JrzDroid said:
Remember this isn't at&t lol
anyway, if anything they'll put the download on the site where you can get MR2
PCD. I don't think they'd make people go back to the store.
Also remember they don't push to everyone at once, It is pushed to different network locations geographically across the US. And I have a feeling that VZW has thought of this and have been taking precautions, such as asking AT&T what they did with the iphone and doing the opposite
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Actually AT&T did it right, the iphone uses itunes to download and install your update via your Mac or PC and even backs up your phone. Were left with using OTA with horrifically slow data rates, I'm just glad I use wifi almost 95% of the time.
 
mobimop said:
Actually AT&T did it right, the iphone uses itunes to download and install your update via your Mac or PC and even backs up your phone. Were left with using OTA with horrifically slow data rates, I'm just glad I use wifi almost 95% of the time.
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ok did you just come in to talk about the awesomeness of the iphone?
I'm sure there are plenty of forums with folks who share your opinion....you may want to check them out! Horrifically slow data? wtf whatever.:rolleyes:
 
OfTheDamned said:
Once again that is all it is.......smack. You have to remember that all the bad things you keep trying to say would apply to all HTC and Verizon testers too. They aren't going to leave their people out in the cold. Quit trying to scare people.
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Um, I must have missed it, but did you say something intelligent? :rolleyes:
 
Been reading all the 2.1 threads since getting my phone three weeks ago. Downloaded the leaked update but haven't done anything with it yet. There's just to many people saying how they love 2.1 and it works great except for this app and that app not working right. Well that just means that the leaked isn't right. I'm enjoying 1.5 waiting on the OTA or an official download from VZ.
 
SirEagle said:
Been reading all the 2.1 threads since getting my phone three weeks ago. Downloaded the leaked update but haven't done anything with it yet. There's just to many people saying how they love 2.1 and it works great except for this app and that app not working right. Well that just means that the leaked isn't right. I'm enjoying 1.5 waiting on the OTA or an official download from VZ.
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come on........

come on........


lol
 
ScarcelyAware said:
I think that's the main reason why there are still a lot of people waiting it out, along with the fact that there's no way of going back to 1.5. That, and the small risk of bricking the eris...

....well that's why I'M waiting anyway.
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Why is everyone afraid of "bricking" their phone with the 2.1 flash update? Has anyone actually resulted with a brick? Are you also scared of driving your car because you can crash it and kill yourself? Did you know if you slam your transmission into Reverse while driving forward it will wreck the car as well? My point? Things are simple if you follow the instructions provided...if you don't follow the instructions THEN you can expect bad things to happen.

Personally, I jumped in and got the 2.1 update. I'm loving Google Nav as now I can get GPS directions voice-over while driving. Now I'm not risking my life glancing at a weak Google Maps app. So 2.1 has actually MADE MY LIFE SAFER. Thanks Devs!

I know OTD will love this one...I am also no longer using a Task Killer! Not sure if it was the fresh-wipe of Apps and selectively re-installing, or 2.1, or what, but I never use a Task Killer anymore and this thing FLIES!

Rarely in life is impatience rewarded. This time it is. :)
 
hrbib21 said:
Part of me wants something to be wrong with that leaked ROM (virus?) purely for entertainment value.
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I don't understand this comment. Why is this site split into two groups: one group who updated and loved it, another who seems to be snooty and "too good" to get the update and is actually hoping negative things result? If you're that jealous go download the new ROM and flash it, otherwise be quiet.

For me the decision is simple, I needed Google Nav and VPN support. Now I have it. If you are so satisfied with 1.5, then you have no reason to use the leak or OTA! Problem solved! Nobody is forcing you to upgrade for faster performance/new features. :) Chances are you'll be the troll telling everyone the OTA has problems when Verizon releases it officially.
 
danielevans83 said:
I don't understand this comment. Why is this site split into two groups: one group who updated and loved it, another who seems to be snooty and "too good" to get the update and is actually hoping negative things result? If you're that jealous go download the new ROM and flash it, otherwise be quiet.

For me the decision is simple, I needed Google Nav and VPN support. Now I have it. If you are so satisfied with 1.5, then you have no reason to use the leak or OTA! Problem solved! Nobody is forcing you to upgrade for faster performance/new features. :) Chances are you'll be the troll telling everyone the OTA has problems when Verizon releases it officially.
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I think part of it is others antagonizing people who don't feel the need to update. (i.e. being called pansies and offering solutions like "just get a new phone if you brick it").

I could care less what others do to their phones. I would root in a second, but have no real need to upgrade unofficially to 2.1.

edit: not to mention that, at one point, 75% of the threads created on page one had something to do with 2.1.
 
Bswartz95 said:
I think part of it is others antagonizing people who don't feel the need to update. (i.e. being called pansies and offering solutions like "just get a new phone if you brick it").

I could care less what others do to their phones. I would root in a second, but have no real need to upgrade unofficially to 2.1.
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Some people who take chances with their phones are fine with me; there are things to learn and I'll even ask questions about various things.

But when they start acting like it is they who are doing the right thing as opposed to those who are waiting for the official release, they lose credibility and I generally stop reading their posts the next time I see their user name.

Also, there is an immaturity factor which comes across in posts such as "pansies" or whatever. One or two of those might be funny, but it seems to be becoming prevalent here and my ignore list grows.
 
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