VZW Rejected Gingerbread for Droid X...sad, sad, sad!

[Caveman419]

We all know that it is coming and this release from P3 and TBH will tide us over until the official release. I just want someone to figure out how to acquire root and I will be happy. If that happens Verizon can keep their GB and I will take the custom ROM cooked up by our wonderful Developers!!

 

[Deleted User]

You'll get it when you get it. No word from Verizon means none of these bloggers are accurate. I wouldn't be against the idea of making it forum rule to stop posting blogger articles.

Uhm, the leaked copy was just released and it's in no way a rough beta.

It's coming soon. Soon could mean two months but it's definitely coming so I think at least X owners can breathe easy that big update is on the way. The poor Fascinate owners are stuck on a comparatively ancient build, and FroYo fixed and improved a LOT. Gingerbread is a "polish" improvement, which is great, but not having some basic functionality like Flash hurts the Samsung owners.

Gingerbread is not overdue. As a matter of fact, the X will be one of the earlier devices that will get Gingerbread. So I don't think you'll see too much hysteria.

 

[Caveman419]

Uhm, the leaked copy was just released and it's in no way a rough beta.

It's coming soon. Soon could mean two months but it's definitely coming so I think at least X owners can breathe easy that big update is on the way. The poor Fascinate owners are stuck on a comparatively ancient build, and FroYo fixed and improved a LOT. Gingerbread is a "polish" improvement, which is great, but not having some basic functionality like Flash hurts the Samsung owners.

Gingerbread is not overdue. As a matter of fact, the X will be one of the earlier devices that will get Gingerbread. So I don't think you'll see too much hysteria.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Turdbogls]

also running GB right now. seems pretty good so far. i am having some issues with some apps not working the same way they did in Froyo (like widgetoid in the notification bar doesn't work at all) but other than a few quirks is is really quick, nice animations, and stable as can be.

the animations are really great, but i am kinda pissed moto cut out the screen off animation...that was the best one!!

 

[deathratlehead]

I'm trying to update my phone, but having an issue. I downloaded the file, but it had a name like Monster....etc. I renamed it update.zip and tried to apply it in recovery mode, but it fails when I go to install. Any idea? I'm running stock btw.

 

[Deleted User]

This file cannot be applied through the stock recovery, and the name of the file doesn't matter.

It can ONLY be applied through a rooted phone running the Droid X bootstrapper. You need to boot into clockwork recovery, and then apply the zip file.

 

[Metfanant]

I'm trying to update my phone, but having an issue. I downloaded the file, but it had a name like Monster....etc. I renamed it update.zip and tried to apply it in recovery mode, but it fails when I go to install. Any idea? I'm running stock btw.

you have to root and install the .zip through Clockwork Mod Recovery

 

[Matreyu]

also running GB right now. seems pretty good so far. i am having some issues with some apps not working the same way they did in Froyo (like widgetoid in the notification bar doesn't work at all) but other than a few quirks is is really quick, nice animations, and stable as can be.

the animations are really great, but i am kinda pissed moto cut out the screen off animation...that was the best one!!

Help me out here (this might sound stupid to most), but what is the "screen off animation"? Is this specific to a ROM or the something? Is this a setting on a stock DX?

 

[Metfanant]

Help me out here (this might sound stupid to most), but what is the "screen off animation"? Is this specific to a ROM or the something? Is this a setting on a stock DX?

its part of the stock Gingerbread experience...designed to make it look like an old tube TV shutting off when your screen goes off....for some reason, Moto has decided to remove it from their builds of GB...

 

[binary_jester]

Installed flawlessly. One annoyance is all my apps wanted to update automatically....wanted or not. So now Titanium Backup is kind of pointless. I am at a point where I am considering going back to Liberty for my backups and waiting for GB to be rooted...or keeping it and what? Just delete my back ups? I guess I could keep them for the eventuality that it gets rooted. Not sure what to do next.

 

[Steven58]

Tell you what. I'm not going to move any of these posts into the root section. Just try to keep it separate. For instance, if you have GB root issues or questions, take it to the root section. However, if you are describing the GB leak to those who want to know what some of the changes might be in the Verizon OTA, that's ok.

Steven

Is that ok w/everyone?

 

[Mays24]

All of a sudden the Kentucky shirt comes out because you won a few games? Where was that shirt when the tournament started. Good luck!

 

[Steven58]

All of a sudden the Kentucky shirt comes out because you won a few games? Where was that shirt when the tournament started. Good luck!

Exactly. I'm a fan only because my daughter goes to UK....as does my $$$!

 

[Kevmueller]

After using/testing Gingerbread for a day I have figured out why Verizon rejected this. Because the build that Motorola gave them was too good. I have not had one system issue with it. I have had some things that the user could not figure out right away, but the build has been amazing. Still hoping and expecting that someone will figure out how to root this thing, but for now I am more than happy to stay on this.

I would be willing to bet the standard users will even find this more amazing because it is such an upgrade from stock Froyo. Heck it seems to be an upgrade from custom Froyo.

This build will be enough to get me to my next upgrade in October and only upgrade if there is something that will blow the X out of the water. I actually have a little more respect from Motorola at this point. It is even to the point now that I would consider another Motorola phone again. If they gave us an unlocked bootloader I would be willing to say I would not get another brand of phone.

Those of you waiting for the OTA trust me it will be worth it.

 

[DaytonaZ33]

After using/testing Gingerbread for a day I have figured out why Verizon rejected this. Because the build that Motorola gave them was too good. I have not had one system issue with it. I have had some things that the user could not figure out right away, but the build has been amazing. Still hoping and expecting that someone will figure out how to root this thing, but for now I am more than happy to stay on this.

I would be willing to bet the standard users will even find this more amazing because it is such an upgrade from stock Froyo. Heck it seems to be an upgrade from custom Froyo.

This build will be enough to get me to my next upgrade in October and only upgrade if there is something that will blow the X out of the water. I actually have a little more respect from Motorola at this point. It is even to the point now that I would consider another Motorola phone again. If they gave us an unlocked bootloader I would be willing to say I would not get another brand of phone.

Those of you waiting for the OTA trust me it will be worth it.

Or maybe it was rejected because when you launch your mobile hotspot app it refers you to reach AT&T Tech Support at att.com/mywireless if you need assistance.

 

[in2uition]

any one know why verizon rejected it?????

DROID X and 2 Gingerbread Mobile Hotspot Tells You to Sign-up through AT&T? - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[deathratlehead]

The only problem I'm having with GB is there is some pretty substantial keyboard lag now. It lessened a great deal when I turned autocorrect off...but still. Anyone else having this?

 

[Doubledee90]

Just installed, and damn, I never thought I would say it, but I really like Blur now! I hope there will be a method to root without me having to sbf, maybe in due time z4root will work or something similar

 

[JrzDroid]

Just installed, and damn, I never thought I would say it, but I really like Blur now! I hope there will be a method to root without me having to sbf, maybe in due time z4root will work or something similar

How to: Get Rooted Gingerbread on DROID X - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog
have fun!

 

[Deleted User]

How to: Get Rooted Gingerbread on DROID X - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog
have fun!

Payback for you calling me out on the dead links for the bootstrapper in the other thread

Just installed, and damn, I never thought I would say it, but I really like Blur now! I hope there will be a method to root without me having to sbf, maybe in due time z4root will work or something similar

 

[Doubledee90]

Oddly enough my X was running great, but now it wont go "home" it just doesnt work..Ill have to look into this more

 

[JrzDroid]

Payback for you calling me out on the dead links for the bootstrapper in the other thread

OOPS!
Grab maderstock340 and WHA-BLAM

 

[jbhumph]

Steven, wear that shirt proudly! I'm from Kentucky and went to UK as well...I bleed blue for sure Final Four!!!

And I'm downloading GB now...yay can't wait! A friend of mine had his running today and showed it to me. I got all giddy like a school girl. I love the new blue colors...hey, like Kentucky!!!

 

[Metfanant]

Oddly enough my X was running great, but now it wont go "home" it just doesnt work..Ill have to look into this more

do you have another launcher installed?

 

[Outlaw71]

Or maybe it was rejected because when you launch your mobile hotspot app it refers you to reach AT&T Tech Support at att.com/mywireless if you need assistance.

Pffffffttttt..... HA, That's ****ing hilarious!!!