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[Official Discussion] Huawei Ascend 2.1 - 2.2 Firmware Upgrade (Info updated as received!)

ookiespookie said:
ok, 2.2 is the worst thing possible.
Metro is such a POS.
My phone is not so terrible, I just lost the ability to use ringtones and access various settings.
My gf's phone is now set at 4 hours off and there is no way to change it because the settings are all greyed out.
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i can say if i was you....cm7 :)
 
Hi guys. I'm new to this forum and new to android phones as well. I had posted a thread before but can' t seem to find it..anyways

I would like to upgrade to 2.2 but I am not sure how to do this. I don't want to ruin my phone (I have read some articles but it seems certain things stop working correctly) is there a link or could someone be kind enough to explain to me? Also, how do i tether my phone and do I need a specific app? Will I have to connect my laptop via wifi or use the usb cable?

I have read that 2.2 is way faster than 2.1, my phone is a little slow when I'm online loading pages etc (but I'm not complaining, I know it's not 3g) will I experience faster browsing with the 2.2 or is it just going to be faster in general use?

I also wanted to ask what exactly is "rooting"? I am not looking to get paid apps for free but are there any other pros to rooting your phone?

I have another question: I had downloaded an app to watch tv on my phone, I forget what the app was called, but it made my phone run really slow. I uninstalled it and now my phone is back to normal, but I would still like to find an app that plays tv so which is the best app for that? Also, are there any apps that are "must haves"? And which racing game apps would you recommend (similar to GT racing on iphones/ipods)?

I will appreciate your help and suggestions on the apps. Thanks a lot:)
 
somegreek said:
Hi guys. I'm new to this forum and new to android phones as well. I had posted a thread before but can' t seem to find it..anyways

I would like to upgrade to 2.2 but I am not sure how to do this. I don't want to ruin my phone (I have read some articles but it seems certain things stop working correctly) is there a link or could someone be kind enough to explain to me? Also, how do i tether my phone and do I need a specific app? Will I have to connect my laptop via wifi or use the usb cable?

I have read that 2.2 is way faster than 2.1, my phone is a little slow when I'm online loading pages etc (but I'm not complaining, I know it's not 3g) will I experience faster browsing with the 2.2 or is it just going to be faster in general use?

I also wanted to ask what exactly is "rooting"? I am not looking to get paid apps for free but are there any other pros to rooting your phone?

I have another question: I had downloaded an app to watch tv on my phone, I forget what the app was called, but it made my phone run really slow. I uninstalled it and now my phone is back to normal, but I would still like to find an app that plays tv so which is the best app for that? Also, are there any apps that are "must haves"? And which racing game apps would you recommend (similar to GT racing on iphones/ipods)?

I will appreciate your help and suggestions on the apps. Thanks a lot:)
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1. on the tether subject: do you want to wifi tether (explore your files on your pc w/o a cable) or usb tether(give your pc wifi with a cable)?

2.And about the 2.2 thing, just officially update your phone to 2.2 since your stock. then root it with gingerbreak!

3.Root allows you to access things from your phone that you couldnt before, and you can make it faster, by overclocking. root has nothing to do by getting paid apps for free..

4.And browsing will not get faster since you update it, it all depends if you have 1G,3G, or WiFi.

5.Sorry to say about the TV app incident but the ascends can't run live tv in a app. our processor isn't big enough too, same with racing games, GT is un-playable in the ascend, sorry. some aren't just have to find the right one.
 
I would like help upgrading my phone to a 2.2 cuz I cant do anything
on my phone now it is a 2.1. I cant get moviev
cuz u need a flash player and than you can't
Get a flash player unless u have a 2.2 so I can't
win eather way so please help me:)
 
the only upgrade you can get on Criket is 1. Icarus
2. CM6
3. CM7
even with these upgrade you still cant get flash...
 
Check PHANDROID NEWS for a modded version of ADOBE FLASH.(Article & link was published earlier this week).
It works,not to perfection,but it works.Will probably work best when you upgrade to ICARUS1.1,CM6,or CM7
 
Ok, I have contacted The guys behind the Carl's Jr/Hardee's Rewards app to let them know that my ascend is having an issue. I need to find a way to simulate my phone on my computer and see if its a problem with the 2.2 update or just a simple error in the app. Also I need to capture screens for the support and devs to help them investigate this.

Device is Ascend 2.2.2 on Metro PCS.
 
pokesomi said:
Ok, I have contacted The guys behind the Carl's Jr/Hardee's Rewards app to let them know that my ascend is having an issue. I need to find a way to simulate my phone on my computer and see if its a problem with the 2.2 update or just a simple error in the app. Also I need to capture screens for the support and devs to help them investigate this.

Device is Ascend 2.2.2 on Metro PCS.
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so what is your problem? you need screen shots, well root it take some and then un-root
 
KOLIO said:
Check PHANDROID NEWS for a modded version of ADOBE FLASH.(Article & link was published earlier this week).
It works,not to perfection,but it works.Will probably work best when you upgrade to ICARUS1.1,CM6,or CM7
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Still don't work on the ascend ;)
 
pokesomi said:
Ok, I have contacted The guys behind the Carl's Jr/Hardee's Rewards app to let them know that my ascend is having an issue. I need to find a way to simulate my phone on my computer and see if its a problem with the 2.2 update or just a simple error in the app. Also I need to capture screens for the support and devs to help them investigate this.

Device is Ascend 2.2.2 on Metro PCS.
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Get gingerbreak, root your phone, dl the screenshot app from the market and take the shots you need... then if you want/need to, you can uninstall the screenshot app and unroot.

To simulate your phone, I know there is a way, as I've seen some of the devs mention it. My advice would be to check the xda forums.
 
It DOES on my phone,not great,but,I'm viewing ADOBE content from QWIKI on my ASCEND.
Maybe it's being converted to another format or something,it doesn't really matter to me.I'm just sharing my experience.I'm able to watch video w/audio that I wasn't able to before I loaded the modded ADOBE FLASH app.
 
PlayfulGod said:
Still don't work on the ascend ;)
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wait the version I got worked 10.1 not very good but it did worked for like maybe 2 seconds than the browser would crash I would get the splash screen for Army Attack 1 of the best facebook games I might add I would get the loading bar and right when the game went from splash it crashed oh man I need a better paying job so I can get me one of those good phones that does just about everything except wipes your azz. :D
 
KOLIO said:
It DOES on my phone,not great,but,I'm viewing ADOBE content from QWIKI on my ASCEND.
Maybe it's being converted to another format or something,it doesn't really matter to me.I'm just sharing my experience.I'm able to watch video w/audio that I wasn't able to before I loaded the modded ADOBE FLASH app.
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can you share a link so I may try and see if this works for me or post the name of the file so I can search for it. thanks
 
Modman said:
My keyboard won't let me type consistently anymore although I can make phone calls with the mouse. Can't move on and clear bloat cause it's very hard to type.:mad:

I just installed Titanium backup and am unable to back up. I'm lost. it is asking if I want to upgrade super user to DD. Did that. Seems like apps back up one at a time. still can't get my touch screen working again.
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go to market and download better keyboard 8
 
ray1126 said:
wait the version I got worked 10.1 not very good but it did worked for like maybe 2 seconds than the browser would crash I would get the splash screen for Army Attack 1 of the best facebook games I might add I would get the loading bar and right when the game went from splash it crashed oh man I need a better paying job so I can get me one of those good phones that does just about everything except wipes your azz. :D
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Try using DOLPHIN HD BROWSER w/the modded ADOBE FLASH 10.1 ,the link is in a PHANDROID NEWS ARTICLE from JULY 13,2011.
 
I'm curious as to why I wasn't aware there was an update coming out, been really steamed over not being able to use 2.2

Now that I've gone and upgraded, I feel as if my phone's brand new
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Ok ihave the ascend and i havnt even received froyo for it imgetting agrivated i was told i was going to receive gingerbread wen ascend 2 comes out its been out for 6 days and still no update i don't wana do all the clock work bs ide be. Happy to get froyo now tell me strait up will any update ever justbe on my phone wen i search for updates or am i guba have to do clockwork???
 
I've heard a couple rumors that we might get the update...

But most likely, you'll have to do clockwork. It's not as hard as it seems. Just do you're homework and read one of the guides before flashing anything. It doesn't take that long either once you understand what you're doing.
 
wtfupdate said:
Ok ihave the ascend and i havnt even received froyo for it imgetting agrivated i was told i was going to receive gingerbread wen ascend 2 comes out its been out for 6 days and still no update i don't wana do all the clock work bs ide be. Happy to get froyo now tell me strait up will any update ever justbe on my phone wen i search for updates or am i guba have to do clockwork???
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if you are with metro just go to there site and click on download 2.2 update under the huawei ascend phone.
 
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