2.1 OTA Beginning 5/11/2010

[smileyb]

The way I understand it, using *#*#checkin#*#* is a method to force your phone initiate checking for system updates. It's possible I am mistaken; however.

I just did a *#*#checkin#*#* for the 4th time today. This was the first time that it told me I had updates...for apps only though. At least something happened beyond "success".

 

[Papadroid]

Neve mind Tonyb81 beat me to it.

 

[kmp542]

I noticed they removed some of those "enhancements" which probably means we are running the same version as the OTA that is being sent out. Maybe that is why we may not get the OTA

 

[metzy75]

Just did *#*#Checkin#*#* and all I got was a notification saying that the checkin result was a success.
Running 2.1V3

 

[tonyb81]

I may be wrong, but there was never an app called "gallery" on my eris. It was just called "photos" the update PDF does mention Gallery as an app.

 

[TDianna]

I just did a *#*#checkin#*#* for the 4th time today. This was the first time that it told me I had updates...for apps only though. At least something happened beyond "success".

Ditto

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

what does *#*#checkin#*#* do?

I am operating under the impression that it is a way to manually check for upgrades. It is T9 for *#*#2432546#*#*

Upgrades = Updates that is.

 

[truelove79]

Just did *#*#Checkin#*#* ... said "Updates Available!" ..... But it was only a google maps update..

What is this magical string of characters? Do I just type in all those characters to the dialer and make a call or what?

EDIT: nevermind, you just type that into the dialer and it checks for something. it says success but didn't actually do anthing. Does this just check for app updates?

 

[Tooleman694]

just did checkin and my scanner buddy updated.. oh well..

 

[TDianna]

I am operating under the impression that it is a way to manually check for upgrades. It is T9 for *#*#2432546#*#*

Upgrades = Updates that is.

What's T9?

 

[Papadroid]

What is this magical string of characters? Do I just type in all those characters to the dialer and make a call or what?

Yes but you don't have to hit call.

 

[thenestor]

These were in the first link you have there.

Oh, good catch! The "improvements" just shifted; they're all still there. So the only thing that's really missing is the 3D Gallery.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

What is this magical string of characters? Do I just type in all those characters to the dialer and make a call or what?

Yes, it will actually initiate as soon as you key in that last character.

 

[OfTheDamned]

I may be wrong, but there was never an app called "gallery" on my eris. It was just called "photos" the update PDF does mention Gallery as an app.

It isn't listed in the new PDF.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

What's T9?

Stands for "Text on 9 keys. It is the predictive texting.

 

[tonyb81]

It isn't listed in the new PDF.

Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the Gallery and
Google Maps.™

 

[TDianna]

From the XDA site:

So starting today and over the next 2 weeks customers are going to be getting the update according to @VZWSupport on twitter

 

[TDianna]

Stands for "Text on 9 keys. It is the predictive texting.

Thanks

 

[reinert012]

well i did that string and it said success but that's all.

 

[mlntn]

I just did *#*#2432546#*#* and my phone turned into an Incredible. Craziest thing I've ever seen.

/me gets the fire extinguisher, just in case

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

Thanks

Certainly.

 

[truelove79]

It isn't listed in the new PDF.

Correct, looks like features left over from a Nexus feature brochure or something. Someone finally realized this is never going to officially make it into the Eris, so they removed it.

 

[OfTheDamned]

Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the Gallery and
Google Maps.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

No word back from the Doctor? (rxfilr)?

Or perhaps hes a pharmacist.

 

[blacknite]

No word back from the Doctor? (rxfilr)?

wouldn't that be the pharmacist?