cperkins03
Newbie
Is there a way to rid/delete this Sprint VVM mandatory update message/icon that DOESNT WORK, thats in my status bar?
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Annoying VVM mandatory update
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Doesn't look like it can be removed at this time, Mandatory voicemail update? - xda-developers
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
Nope. That is what the word "mandatory" means.
You HAVE to download and install it. It is Sprint's way of getting people to see their advertisement for their new voice to text transcription service, that costs extra of course.
You HAVE to download and install it. It is Sprint's way of getting people to see their advertisement for their new voice to text transcription service, that costs extra of course.
cperkins03
Newbie
It wont let me even install the DAMN upgrade. WTF i need some type of voice mail set-up. SHUCKS
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
Are you saying it will not install even if you let it? What kind of error is it giving you?
If you can give us as much information as possible, maybe we can help you out. Thanks.
If you can give us as much information as possible, maybe we can help you out. Thanks.
cperkins03
Newbie
After i try to install, it says "Generic Failure. Please try again later."
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
Are you sure that you are connected to some kind of data connection? It could be a network error stemming from not being able to download it.
You can also try rebooting your handset. Give that a try if you have not already.
JB in AZ
Android Expert
Is your phone rooted? Are you running a custom Rom? If so, try using your nandroid backup, and restoring to stock, then run the VVM upgrade...then go back to your custom ROM.
joethepilot
Newbie
Time to switch to Google Voice.
cperkins03
Newbie
I switched to the awesome YOUMAIL! Thanks to Don P. BUT i still get that annoying message.
JB asked you if you were rooted, if you are, Nandroid back to your stock, then do the Vmail upgrade from there then you can go back to your Rooted Rom back up, and message should be gone
andygu3
Android Expert
Google Voice works great for me, no troubles here with GV.
joethepilot
Newbie
I meant you can have GV handle all your voicemails. So then you don't have to deal with Sprint's VVM.
cperkins03
Newbie
Yeah I'm rooted. Have no nandroid stock back up. For some reason before my previous custom rom (Aloysious 2.0.9) when I performed Nandroid back up on stock 1.5 it always says "run adb.push" or something when i would try to restore.
JB in AZ
Android Expert
In that case, The only thing I can think of...maybe try this...not sure if it will work, but mught be worth trying:
Make a nandroid backup of your current setup. Make sure you have at least 500MB free on your sd card. Then flash a Sense ROM, like Fresh, or NFX, etc. Then try to update the VVM.
Beyond that, you could RUU back to stock, try it then, or bring it to a Sprint Store while it is back at stock. These will require you to root again.