OTA 2.1 Has started..

[quixand]

Hulu is no go. Flash was not included in the update TS.

 

[jbolenbaugh]

Not sure if the plan will work. But if he accidentally bricks his phone with rsd are you gonna replace it?......... didnt think so. Root or wait patiently.

 

[JackT]

I think an easier way would be to just use a recovery tool on the phone to recover the data. Something like PhotoRec would probably do a good job. Now I am not asking him to do this because I know it does take time. You have to run the tool and then sift through the findings for the update, but I think this is a better option then flashing back to 2.0.1.

 

[roflcopter]

I'm not telling him he has to, but if he has a little bit of experience with rooting and all, it shouldn't be too tough. I was just putting an option out there that is a little more solid than trying to recover the deleted file off his SD. Anyways, I will add that he should do it at his own discretion, and that he is by no means obligated to do anything with his phone that he doesn't want to, or doesn't feel comfortable doing.

 

[heathershipp]

3:39:06 PM :​

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heather shipp: Initial Question/Comment: Is the 2.1 update for droid on the way?

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Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Arnold V.

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heather shipp: hello.

3:39:37 PM :​

Arnold V: Hi Heather.

3:39:57 PM :​

Arnold V: Let me check the updated information for you.

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heather shipp: Thanks.

3:45:01 PM :​

Arnold V: Yes, we are actively working on having the Android 2.1 Platform available to our customers in April.

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heather shipp: Would you happen to know a date?

3:45:16 PM :​

Arnold V: I assure you that Android 2.1 will be launched in April.

3:45:41 PM :​

Arnold V: I am sorry that the exact launch date is not available yet.

3:45:55 PM :​

Arnold V: However, I assure you that this will be launched soon.

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heather shipp: Can you estimate a date?

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Arnold V: I am sorry that the estimate date of launch is not available.

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heather shipp: Okay. Thank you.




---Why must Sprint take forever?

 

[screamster]

-ninja'd-

Okay, for the guy who got the update, he can still be a hero... I know how he can get the update.zip off if he really wants to.

From what you have said, you don't seem to be extremely tech-savvy, but this isn't too complicated of a procedure, the only drawback would be losing your data, but you could back up your apps via Astro File Manager, and all your contacts are automatically backed up so it would just be a minor inconvenience. That said, please think of your peeps.

HOW HE CAN BE OUR SAVIOR:

Please correct me if I am wrong, but his phones individual ID is set to get the update no matter what now correct? That means if his phone is not up to date, the update should get pushed to his phone again, correct?

Well here is my idea,

Use RSD Lite or whatever else you think would work to flash back to 2.0.1.

If his phone is then not 'up-to-date', then it should get re-pushed so he can copy it off before updating again.

Let me know if there are any holes in my plan, but I personally think it is worth a shot!

Zach

Using recovery software on his SD card is a better option imo.

 

[Lock-N-Load]

I know I will pass on it when it comes to my phone - assuming you can - and I will let the rest of you sort out the issues for me, test drive it, report the issues, then decide.

early adoption of a new OS or major OS update - at least in computers - has always come at a cost of something I have noticed. I am happy and stable now, so I will wait to see what works and what breaks.

I wish I could sell my OTA update on eBay to one of you when mine comes and I turn it down while your sitting here jonezing hard for it.

 

[johnrigu]

so will i be able to keep my existing apps? will they still be on there after I update?

 

[Droid.eris]

Question are u a milestone because i know that milestones got the update today

 

[quixand]

I'll work on recovering the data in about an hour when I get home. Don't worry.

I'll keep you all posted.

 

[roflcopter]

In regards to people saying that using the recovery software is better, I have never tried to recover anything, so I don't have an honest opinion on that, but from my very limited knowledge, doesn't flash memory not write data all to the same physical location in my memory? For error correction and even memory usage, which would mean that if he has used any application that saves data to the SD, there is about a 50/50 chance of at least part of the update.zip having been overwritten?

 

[heathershipp]

I do have a question though....does anyone from the Sprint network have this update yet?

 

[tominabox1]

Great point - and true. Flash memory does just this. No idea how often myself but I imagine it could have been over written by now.

 

[phobic]

I do have a question though....does anyone from the Sprint network have this update yet?

Why would anyone get an update from Sprint, seeing that the Motorola Droid is a Verizon phone? I'm confused here.

 

[JackT]

Flash memory can be tricky, but you will be surprised at the amount of information you can recover. If you ever get a chance just for fun, run PhotoRec on a small drive just to show you what amount of data can be recovered.

 

[quixand]

Great point - and true. Flash memory does just this. No idea how often myself but I imagine it could have been over written by now.

What would be the point of software designed specifically to restore files on SD cards then?

 

[heathershipp]

Oops.... My bad lol... This is what happens when I get 3 hours of sleep. And I also don't pay attention to every phone out there. Just the ones that catches my eye! Sorry! I'll go to the Sprint section now....


But then again, the label just sayd "Just Got 2.1" and nothing about which network it's under.... But yea, I'll move along.

 

[johnrigu]

where you able to still see your apps after the update?

 

[syntrix]

If anyone wants to try, this will go from 10000000-99999999. I'm not going to parse the leading counters.

The risk is that your ip could be blacklisted as potential ddos source:

#!/bin/sh

typeset -i N=10000000
while (( N<=99999999 ))
do
        target="https://android.clients.google.com/updates/voles/signed-voles-ESE81-from-ESD56.$N.zip"
        result=`wget -O - $target 2>&1 | grep "404 Not Found"`
        if [[ "$result" != *404* ]]
        then
                echo $target
        fi

        N=$N+1
done

 

[potatolover1102]

Dear lord in heaven help me!!!! How many times does it need to be said that HULU will NOT work on mobile devices whether they have flash or not? Not only did you start a bogus thread that was already started but you do not research anything! Sorry for the anger but I am tired of the ignorance.

P.S. This is only directed at the OP and no one else.

 

[bemenaker]

In regards to people saying that using the recovery software is better, I have never tried to recover anything, so I don't have an honest opinion on that, but from my very limited knowledge, doesn't flash memory not write data all to the same physical location in my memory? For error correction and even memory usage, which would mean that if he has used any application that saves data to the SD, there is about a 50/50 chance of at least part of the update.zip having been overwritten?

Yes and No, by default flash memory does this. OS's designed to run on flash normally have an aging system in them to round robin the memory addresses to use them all equally and not burn out the first cells before the rest die. I don't know how android is setup, but I would imagine it has an aging system in it.

 

[jmt9779]

I know I will pass on it when it comes to my phone - assuming you can - and I will let the rest of you sort out the issues for me, test drive it, report the issues, then decide.

early adoption of a new OS or major OS update - at least in computers - has always come at a cost of something I have noticed. I am happy and stable now, so I will wait to see what works and what breaks.

I wish I could sell my OTA update on eBay to one of you when mine comes and I turn it down while your sitting here jonezing hard for it.

i'm pretty sure i remember reading that if you tap "install later" it'll keep prompting you every 30 minutes to install it. they're making it a mandatory thing...unless of course, you're rooted and all that...

 

[bemenaker]

I feel bad for you. You could have been the hero of the day.

Quixand, you'll always be my hero

 

[Krugger]

If anyone wants to try, this will go from 10000000-99999999. I'm not going to parse the leading counters.

The risk is that your ip could be blacklisted as potential ddos source:

#!/bin/sh

typeset -i N=10000000
while (( N<=99999999 ))
do
        target="https://android.clients.google.com/updates/voles/signed-voles-ESE81-from-ESD56.$N.zip"
        result=`wget -O - $target 2>&1 | grep "404 Not Found"`
        if [[ "$result" != *404* ]]
        then
                echo $target
        fi

        N=$N+1
done

i think 8 digits is just too many (more then likely you'll get flagged or it will just take too long). if it really was only the last four it would be simple.

 

[Mr. Pig]

If anyone wants to try, this will go from 10000000-99999999. I'm not going to parse the leading counters.

The risk is that your ip could be blacklisted as potential ddos source:

#!/bin/sh

typeset -i N=10000000
while (( N<=99999999 ))
do
        target="https://android.clients.google.com/updates/voles/signed-voles-ESE81-from-ESD56.$N.zip"
        result=`wget -O - $target 2>&1 | grep "404 Not Found"`
        if [[ "$result" != *404* ]]
        then
                echo $target
        fi

        N=$N+1
done

That is not including a large portion of the values. The numbers there are hexadecimal, are they not?

I've written a similar app in C# and will give it a go later.