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bowerman
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I am running this also. The only thing missing is video camera. I'm pretty sure the next release will be pretty much as fully functional as it needs to be. I know the OMGB v6 is waaayyyyy faster than 2.2...
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Gingerbread 2.3 was here, then gone, now it's back
- Thread starter WhizGidget
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I am running this also. The only thing missing is video camera. I'm pretty sure the next release will be pretty much as fully functional as it needs to be. I know the OMGB v6 is waaayyyyy faster than 2.2...
jayochs
Android Enthusiast
interesting...did you have typing lag with stock 2.2, as i do?
WormDoes
Android Expert
Is this a gingerbread specific feature or can the Inc already do this? If it can please inform me of how because this is news to me!
sdrawkcab25
Extreme Android User
Looks like the rumor thread died out, I haven't heard anything.
http://androidforums.com/htc-incred...-2-3-speculation-rumor-discussion-thread.html
http://androidforums.com/htc-incred...-2-3-speculation-rumor-discussion-thread.html
Nonsense! Lets go wake that bish up! haha
masully1984
Well-Known Member
Not sure if this will help you but its worth a read
Android upgrades: Which manufacturers can you trust? - Computerworld Blogs
Android upgrades: Which manufacturers can you trust? - Computerworld Blogs
Dude, you and I are already running GB. Why would you (or I) care?
WhizGidget
Well-Known Member
I'm betting, based on the latest thread (http://androidforums.com/htc-incred...c-droid-incredible-updates-android-sense.html), that Incredible will not get any Gingerbread yumminess unless we root.
Since the phone is going to be off-shelf at the end of March, I guess I'll root then instead of waiting for my one year mark. Especially since I won't be eligible for New Every Two as they're phasing out the program.
Since the phone is going to be off-shelf at the end of March, I guess I'll root then instead of waiting for my one year mark. Especially since I won't be eligible for New Every Two as they're phasing out the program.
wesleypipesyo
Newbie
I have had the DINC for about a month. I had my eris for over a year. The dinc is sooooo much faster in typing than the eris ever was. Everything is stock, no root, no launcher, just turned off some stuff. Outside of it sending texts to the wrong people the first and second day I had it, it is fine. It even stopped doing that. I do plan to root in a couple days when I get more than 10 minutes of down time. Just to do it.I just do not see where you are coming from with this lag you speak of.
Because the quicker its dropped, it will become the standard for all dev's making up new roms
choices, options, etc.
Medion
Android Expert
Since HTC hasn't made an official statement on this yet, the only thing we can do is to track their movement, so to speak.
1. HTC's process it to first adapt Sense to an Android OS, then port that OS to a platform, and then to further port that platform version to each phone/carrier. An example would be when they ported Sense to Android 2.2, then to the Desire (which is a platform), and then to the derivatives (Evo first, then Incredible). The Desire got it August 1st, the Evo on the 3rd, and the Incredible started its roll-out on or around the 26th.
2. "New" Sense has been ported to Android 2.2.1. The Thunderbolt will launch with this. The Desire HD and Z have this. HTC's Spanish Twitter stated that all current 2.2-based phones will get it. So once again, we can expect the unlocked Desire to get it, followed by the Evo and Incredible.
3. So far, HTC has NOT finished porting Sense to 2.3. This is evident in that the Thunderbolt was demoed running 2.2.1 and will launch (presumably no later than March 1st) with 2.2.1. The Thunderbolt is on the Desire HD platform, so when we see the Desire HD's update announced, we can speculate that the Thunderbolt's isn't far behind.
4. The Desire's successor is supposedly going to be announced at MWC (February 14-17 this year). If that does occur, then it's safe to assume that the original Desire will soon hit EOL, and thus, not see updates after 2.2.1. If this does occur, then a 2.3 update for the Incredible is pretty much dead.
So my speculation based on the above is that the Incredible will get 2.2.1 + New Sense, but not an official port of 2.3.
ChiTownJim
Android Expert
Only time I've had typing lag on any OS 2.1 , 2.2 or 2.3 was when I'm downloading apps or updating apps and as they install the phoen will lag if I'm trying to type at the same time it's installing an update or app . But under normal times I've never even seen this phone hiccup even when I've had it underclocked at >700mhz
For our lurkers and others not really familiar with Gingerbread, I hope this little vid helps clarify.
I note with interest that while they say it's for Games, garbage collection (a programmer's term meaning to not waste memory while an app is running) may benefit overall smoothness and stability for any number of apps, and perhaps the phone in general. That alone makes it a very desirable update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3pdWBlZ34
I note with interest that while they say it's for Games, garbage collection (a programmer's term meaning to not waste memory while an app is running) may benefit overall smoothness and stability for any number of apps, and perhaps the phone in general. That alone makes it a very desirable update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3pdWBlZ34
jareth
Member
I'm sorry, but this is an embarrassment. Say what you will about the iphone, but when a new version of iOS comes out, every phone capable of running it has got it within less than a month. Google needs to take over the update process; gingerbread has been out for months and only ONE android device has it!
This isn't some tiny company out in CA, this is GOOGLE. Don't tell me they can't do it.
I'm not knocking android, I just want what I paid for.
This isn't some tiny company out in CA, this is GOOGLE. Don't tell me they can't do it.
I'm not knocking android, I just want what I paid for.
killaskezo
Newbie
does anyone know if with the 2.3 update will include updated live wall papers?
Pfilly
Android Enthusiast
Google doesn't do the updates for your phone. They just make the software. The manufacturers are the ones that decide when and how to implement an update. Google, themselves, have more important things to do and they can't write code for every single different chip, screen type, buttons, trackpad, keyboard and so on. If you really expect a full google experience than I would suggest getting one of the Nexus phones. Just my $.02
Google shouldnt allow manufacturers to put out a product they dont intend on fully supporting, for at least the near future. not even a year later, and we are already missing out on updates (possibly)?
I could understand if it was such a major update that the hardware wouldnt support it. But it appears to be fine, since im running GB via CM7 perfectly stable lol
gonzoguy24
Android Expert
Seriously. If you want a fully working gingerbread build go root the phone and run the CM7 nightlies. I have been running them for about 10 days and have had pretty much zero issues.
I can confirm that the phone is smoother and faster and better at multitasking with Android 2.3.
I can confirm that the phone is smoother and faster and better at multitasking with Android 2.3.
Pfilly
Android Enthusiast
It's called "open source." That means that the software is free for anyone to use. The manufacturers are taking the code and tweaking it to their own liking. HTC Sense, Motoblur, snapdragons, hummingbirds, and the list goes on. Google doesn't need nor want to close it off.
gonzoguy24
Android Expert
Google shouldn't allow manufacturers to do what with their free software? The manufacturer can do whatever they want...which is the same exact reason that the cyanogenmod team can do whatever they want and that is why we have the great CM7 nightlies.
Pfilly
Android Enthusiast
CM7 #12 is so fast.
gonzoguy24
Android Expert
It's so smoothhhh