Android 2.1 / Moto Droid

[keerf]

Hi All,

So I'm reading mixed things here. I know I've seen posts on here saying the droid is getting 2.1, but looking on a google search, it seems the motorola ceo said he "thinks" it will happen.

Anyone know for sure if the droid is getting the update? Or anyone maybe know when there might be more official word.

I know that is probably a tall order to ask for, but I'd figure I would try.

 

[craighwk]

Hi All,

So I'm reading mixed things here. I know I've seen posts on here saying the droid is getting 2.1, but looking on a google search, it seems the motorola ceo said he "thinks" it will happen.

Anyone know for sure if the droid is getting the update? Or anyone maybe know when there might be more official word.

I know that is probably a tall order to ask for, but I'd figure I would try.

It will happen. When? We do not yet know.

 

[keerf]

It will happen. When? We do not yet know.

Thanks craig

 

[vincentp]

It's almost guaranteed to happen. The thing is, Motorola doesn't need to push or approve the update. Since we have a vanilla 2.0.1, we should be able to upgrade to the basic 2.1 when it's released. There's no Motorola tweaking/UI adjustments on our phone, so we should be able to - if available - get the 2.1 update straight from Google.

 

[keerf]

It's almost guaranteed to happen. The thing is, Motorola doesn't need to push or approve the update. Since we have a vanilla 2.0.1, we should be able to upgrade to the basic 2.1 when it's released. There's no Motorola tweaking/UI adjustments on our phone, so we should be able to - if available - get the 2.1 update straight from Google.

I actually wasn't aware it was stock android. I thought motorola did at least some tweaks to it, but I guess I was wrong on that.

Thank you for clearing that up vincent

 

[vincentp]

As far as I know there were no modifications from Motorola nor Verizon on our phones. Pure Google

 

[blue rocket]

As far as I know there were no modifications from Motorola nor Verizon on our phones. Pure Google

that can't be accurate since Verizon forced us to have apps such as Visual VM, etc and we are unable to uninstall them. That tells me they modified the OS at least a bit.

 

[vincentp]

that can't be accurate since Verizon forced us to have apps such as Visual VM, etc and we are unable to uninstall them. That tells me they modified the OS at least a bit.

Applications are a different matter. I'm talking significant modifications to the function/UI of the phone such as HTC's Sense or Motorola's MotoBlur. There is nothing like that on the Droid. It is stock as can be. A few additional applications installed by Google/Verizon don't change the basic function of the system.

 

[Gunner]

Yep since 2.0.1 could be downloaded straight off Google servers, it should work the same w/ 2.1. Which is good, because if it were left to VZ we wouldn't see 2.1 until next year...maybe.

 

[PetiePal]

The Google conference had one of the guys from Motorola there...he said 2.1 will be pushed out to existing Droid users "within a few days." It's pending the release to open source, and once it does we'll all get it OTA or forced.

 

[neumannator]

i hope we get it soon because im getting sick of 2.0.1 already

 

[barry99705]

that can't be accurate since Verizon forced us to have apps such as Visual VM, etc and we are unable to uninstall them. That tells me they modified the OS at least a bit.

That was the only reason I rooted my Droid. Just to get the damn "Update available" to go away for visual voice mail in the application manager.

 

[rdillz]

Applications are a different matter. I'm talking significant modifications to the function/UI of the phone such as HTC's Sense or Motorola's MotoBlur. There is nothing like that on the Droid. It is stock as can be. A few additional applications installed by Google/Verizon don't change the basic function of the system.

Correct! One of the Droid's best qualities IMO. No silly skin on top of Android!

 

[jfe]

i hope we get it soon because im getting sick of 2.0.1 already

How is that possible, it's just a few weeks old!

 

[Sp33d KiIIz]

i hope we get it soon because im getting sick of 2.0.1 already

I concur, I heard that the update would be given by the end of January, but I don't know for sure ... nobody does.

 

[sooper_droid12]

Uh, 2.1 ain't any better than 2.0.1, just has more 3D elements and some new animations. If you're sick of 2.0.1, better think about picking up an iPhone or an HTC with Sense UI. But as far as DROID getting 2.1, there's this article:

AndroidSPIN | You heard it here, first, on AndroidSPIN. Your No.1 source for Android news. Blog Archive Motorola Droid to get OTA update to Android 2.1 in the next few days

 

[Sp33d KiIIz]

Uh, 2.1 ain't any better than 2.0.1, just has more 3D elements and some new animations. If you're sick of 2.0.1, better think about picking up an iPhone or an HTC with Sense UI. But as far as DROID getting 2.1, there's this article:

AndroidSPIN | You heard it here, first, on AndroidSPIN. Your No.1 source for Android news. Blog Archive Motorola Droid to get OTA update to Android 2.1 in the next few days

Thats what I'm talking about.

 

[qixiixiq]

so im running 2.0.1 rooted on my droid. will i lose root when the ota system updates my verizon phone?

is there a root system in place that i can apply once the phone is already updated?

does the new kernel still suffer from the 550 mghz limit?

thanks!

 

[KZIWarrior]

I doubt we'll see it too soon. But we'll see. Personally I'm in no hurry, just means half of the apps we use regularly will probably NOT work for several days (or longer)... and with no other phone apparently getting 2.1 anytime soon it's going to make it hell on the app developers... Google really needs to tighten things up on the app market and the developers or the market is going to become an embarrassment.

so im running 2.0.1 rooted on my droid. will i lose root when the ota system updates my verizon phone?

is there a root system in place that i can apply once the phone is already updated?

does the new kernel still suffer from the 550 mghz limit?

thanks!

It's can't since the Nexus has a 1Ghz processor. It might be the opposite (i.e. maybe there's a minimum) could explain why 2.1 hasn't been confirmed for any other devices yet. A better question, IMO would be if this means Moto will release the Droids processor (if I'm not mistaken it's under-clocked out of the box, am I wrong?). That would really make the Droid perform.

 

[Hegemony]

Engadget is at the Motorola CES event right now. They just posted the following:

5:45PM They're going to upgrade ALL of their devices (including the CLIQ) to 2.1!

So that's it folks. It's gonna happen at some point in the near enough future that it makes sense to mention it in the CES event.

Link

 

[dmobile5]

Engadget is at the Motorola CES event right now. They just posted the following:
So that's it folks. It's gonna happen at some point in the near enough future that it makes sense to mention it in the CES event.

Link

In the Q&A with Sanjay in Mountain View he said 2.1 is comin to the Droid in the coming days....CNET has every single question that was asked and their response...

 

[Hegemony]

In the Q&A with Sanjay in Mountain View he said 2.1 is comin to the Droid in the coming days....CNET has every single question that was asked and their response...

Link action?

 

[CRPercodani]

If Motorola works quickly then we can see it in a week or so after it comes to the source tree, maybe sooner. However, if you ever want root then I strongly suggest you do not accept the update because it WILL close up the current exploit to gain root access. Also 2.1 or it's kernel isn't going to upclock the processor, it is at 550mhz for a reason.

 

[dmobile5]

Link action?

Well it was on this Live coverage of Google's Android phone announcement | Relevant Results - CNET News but it somehow mustve gotten removed after I saw it yesterday at 3pm est

 

[CRPercodani]

11:29 a.m.: eWeek wants to know how the Nexus One will affect sales of the Droid. Jha says that Motorola will upgrade the Droid to the new software features in due time, and that HTC and Motorola are, of course, competitors, and will continue compete.


Due time.....that doesn't sound good.