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Gingerbread 2.3 was here, then gone, now it's back
- Thread starter WhizGidget
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BadMedicine
Newbie
I did the update this way. Do I still need to due a factory update? Or does this method due a clean install instead of a patch?
Skipdawg
Android Enthusiast
If everything seems to be working OK and no noticeable problems you should not need to do a factory reset.
I don't see anyone that posted they got the push today. Who r you referring to?
Skipdawg
Android Enthusiast
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
Did you just get the notification or did you get in last week and kept putting the install off?
iowabowtech
root@android:/ #
It's the actual update file although they'd probably rather we not update directly from their server, they know it ends up eventually happening every time an OTA rolls out. This is the actual file from the update server. Instead of waiting for it to be pushed, you're just going there directly and grabbing it.
Anytime you see the address starting with android.clients.google.xxx, that means the update address has been figured out.
Oh, I never actually bothered to check out the address. This is what happens when I'm trying to simultaneous debug code in 2 different languages while preparing for class. The adventures of grad school!
No, it's not like that. I did a manual update. I didn't receive the official OTA directly from Verizon. My last couple posts were about me having problems with the hboot not recognizing the update in my sd card. I though some people would have read my previous post before reading that one or i would have said that i only did a manual update.
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
Gotcha.
So how did you solve the hboot issue? I tried to manually update and hboot wouldn't recognize my update.zip file either.
I did what NightAngel told me to do.
"Where did file save? It can't be in any folder in sd card, rather it must be on sd card but root in this case means /sdcard/update.zip. Did that make any sense?"
Also, if your sd card is formatted to FAT32 or something like that (don't know anything about that), the update should start about a sec after you reach the hboot screen. If not then look back at my last couple post quoting someone that has a picture of his phone with a black screen and blue text.
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
O ok. That won't work for me since I already made sure the file was in my root directory and the SD card is FAT32. I even have a spare card and reformated it to FAT32 and that still didnt work.
So, it looks like no one can confirm receiving the OTA since Friday.
I bought an iPad2 about a month ago. I flippin' hate the thing. As soon as a good Android tablet hits the stores I am wiping the iPad2 and selling it. No Flash (which I knew going in but it is a bigger issue on most sites than even I figured) and it locks up just as much as any other computer gadget I have ever had. Not impressed in the least. Was holding out for a Xoom 2 or something similar but impatience got the best of me.
Judging by the multiple posts by "MarquiaF_VZW" in the Verizon forum today I'm starting to wonder if they put the whole thing on hold while they fix some of the bugs reported in the first wave.
"...once a fix is implemented you will receive ANOTHER [emphasis added] update to your device.
MarquiaF_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport"
Gingerbread Update for HTC Droid Incredible - Page 20 - Verizon Wireless Community
I still haven't received the update and the funny thing is that my Dad and brother have and we are all on the same family plan. To add insult I got mine the first day the phone came out while they had to wait a couple months!
"...once a fix is implemented you will receive ANOTHER [emphasis added] update to your device.
MarquiaF_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport"
Gingerbread Update for HTC Droid Incredible - Page 20 - Verizon Wireless Community
I still haven't received the update and the funny thing is that my Dad and brother have and we are all on the same family plan. To add insult I got mine the first day the phone came out while they had to wait a couple months!
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
I am beginning to think the same thing. No way VZW wants customers without the ability to get VZW apps.
I am beginning to think the same thing. No way VZW wants customers without the ability to get VZW apps.
lol. And if we are really lucky maybe the fixed update will include the new Verizon appstore. Conveniently pre-installed! That would make this whole wait worth it.
Verizon Said to Announce Verizon Apps Store Later Today
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
So, that would replace the VCAST app store we already had forced upon us that I have yet to even open once????
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
Well, I guess I have waited this long for GB that I can wait a little longer.
On the plus side maybe the 3rd times the charm with this update and they get most of the bugs out!
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Deleted User
Guest
All I care about is I'm still right on the poll question. I answered "before Christmas"
Do we have anything to base that on? I'd be shocked if they pulled the update because of the bugs that have been reported thus far. They are minor, and either easily resolved without changing the software (the sd card app bug) or would be fixed by changing a single file.
skunis1
Android Enthusiast
I haven't read anything to base this on but kind of strange that after a week some people still do not have the update. Again, VZW will say it may take several weeks but no one has verified an OTA since the end of last week.