2.1 Update is here

[oam]

I have updated my HK Milestone from the HK moto site. I went through the software update on their page and it checked my phone through USB and said there was an update and took around 15minutes and got updated.

Here is the HK Moto site:

Motorola - Milestone - Mobile Phone Software Update - Motorola Hong Kong

My updated phone:

 

[4mynikka]

Will this work on the Telus Milestone? Or Will I need to wait for Telus to release an update? Sorry if the question is common knowledge I'm a former blackberry user and it's my first time with an Android phone.

 

[oam]

Will this work on the Telus Milestone? Or Will I need to wait for Telus to release an update? Sorry if the question is common knowledge I'm a former blackberry user and it's my first time with an Android phone.

I'm not sure, but I personally would suggest you wait for Telus to update your phone. If its out for me and european milestones, then it should be soon (probably this week) for the Telus version.

 

[chyau.00]

hfda;fa

i was doing the OTA last night. and this morning i didnt see any progress. so i restarted my phone and now when i go back to it..it still says 'dling in progress'........
does this mean i have to factory reset my phone? or is there a cache somewhere i can clear?

 

[4mynikka]

hfda;fa

i was doing the OTA last night. and this morning i didnt see any progress. so i restarted my phone and now when i go back to it..it still says 'dling in progress'........
does this mean i have to factory reset my phone? or is there a cache somewhere i can clear?

looks like its trying to download and update for you. Just make sure you have good reception or better yet a solid wifi connection. I tried to update mine last night and it said my phone was already up to date.

 

[chyau.00]

nahhh its not.

the status bar is gone.

 

[chyau.00]

ok.. so i tried updating via computer...anddd noww i have 2.1!

 

[4mynikka]

I

ok.. so i tried updating via computer...anddd noww i have 2.1!

Who's your service provider? Please say Telus.

 

[chyau.00]

i was actually referring to my earlier post on how my update was 'stuck'...

but to answre your question...my provider is Rogers... but i have a HK milestone

 

[4mynikka]

i was actually referring to my earlier post on how my update was 'stuck'...

but to answre your question...my provider is Rogers... but i have a HK milestone

I have a Telus device on rogers I guess I have to wait.

 

[chyau.00]

yea i guess...

i'm gonna try to not sound like an asshole.....but...check this out

10 reasons why Android 2.1 kicks ass - Features - Know Your Mobile

Google Earth really is amazing.
anddd live wallpaperss...WOW....

 

[SEI]

nvm..

 

[chyau.00]

did anyone else find this update great..but still lacking?

Compared to nexus 1, we are missing

launcher 2.1
media 2.1
music app 2.1
keyboard with voice
new alarm.

am i missing anything else?

 

[mcmc]

I also did the update. Went smoothly with an issue. BTW, I used the Motorola Software Update program downloaded from HK site.

For the missing Apps drawer and Gallery, I think we can install it on our own. I remember seeing them somewhere in the forum...

But I really like the camera update. It is a LOT better now. Makes it usable.

 

[dancedreamfly]

Downloaded update via Motorola Software Update and flashed using RSD Lite. For some reason MSU didn't want to update my phone. Noticed the missing 2.1 apps too, do a search around the forums and you'll find the downloads for them. I currently have the 2.1 gallery installed. Also re: the missing apps drawer, the stock 2.1 launcher is known to be buggy so I suggest using Helix Launcher / Helix Launcher 2. Both are available on the Market. It even gives you quick shortcuts similar to the iPhone dock or the Home ++ shortcuts bar.

 

[elektrobix]

Just updated my UK milestone and it seems fine. Nice being able to have up to 9 screens!

 

[Szadzik]

Just updated my UK milestone and it seems fine. Nice being able to have up to 9 screens!

Did you use OTA or Motorola Software Update?

 

[elektrobix]

I got the update from Motorolas update page and then followed this guide:

Manually update your Milestone to Android 2.1 | Sigrid writes

 

[Szadzik]

I got the update from Motorolas update page and then followed this guide:

Manually update your Milestone to Android 2.1 | Sigrid writes

Are you able to see apps marked as private in the Market? You can search for Sleep Log Automatic (by Bartczak). If it does not show up it means that Market is still not recognizing the update.

 

[4mynikka]

I got the update from Motorolas update page and then followed this guide:

Manually update your Milestone to Android 2.1 | Sigrid writes

Will this work for Telus units?

edit: will not work

 

[dancedreamfly]

Are you able to see apps marked as private in the Market? You can search for Sleep Log Automatic (by Bartczak). If it does not show up it means that Market is still not recognizing the update.

Hi. I manually updated as well and couldn't see protected apps. I read about a Nandroid backup with a modified build.prop. Since I wanted to stay with my current setup I decided to edit build.prop on my own. See this link over at alldroid for modifications.

After editing I am now able to see Sleep Log Automatic. I haven't tested it with any other private apps, because, well, I don't know of any. Hope this helps!

 

[chyau.00]

i can see sleep log automatic.

from Canada/on Rogers/Milestone from HK with 2.1

although, I was able to see paid apps a few weeks before this update.

 

[dancedreamfly]

that's because you updated via Moto Software Update. people who haven't received the update officially will have trouble with protected apps. this would be the people with non-HK milestones who flash with RSD Lite.

with regards to paid apps, there is no problem with accessing them if youre in a country will official android phones. since canada officially has the milestone, there should be no problem.



Sent from my Milestone using Tapatalk

 

[Szadzik]

Thanks for confirming all that guys, really appreciate it.

 

[elektrobix]

Some apps that i previously paid for and was using have vanished from the market. Will they eventually re-appear or will i need to re-install the official UK update when it becomes available (if that's even possible now?)