ICS for us! Confirmed - Page 3

TheAtheistReverend · April 23rd, 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blackepoxy

Yes it would!!!
That would pretty much fry your phone!!!

*Brick*

Who's ready to see a screen similar to this on their Incredible 2?

See what the text on the screen shows about charging?

*raises hand*

I'm really surprised hat it only says you need 35% battery to dl and install the update! You shouldn't have it plugged it while updating either?! WTF is going on here? Are they trying to brick your phone?!

blackepoxy · April 23rd, 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAtheistReverend

You'll want to be plugged in when updating.
Make sure you back up all your info and SD card.

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Originally Posted by TheAtheistReverend

I'm really surprised hat it only says you need 35% battery to dl and install the update! You shouldn't have it plugged it while updating either?!

Huh?

TheAtheistReverend · April 23rd, 2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blackepoxy

Huh?

I know, right?

Having it plugged in, or at least having over 50-75% battery has always been the norm... I thought.

cmybliss · April 23rd, 2012, 04:33 PM

I'm confuseled. Why would you not want it plugged in? I've had every phone I ever owned plugged in for every update. Better safe than sorry I say.

Rxpert83 · April 24th, 2012, 12:27 AM

As long as you have a decent charge on the phone (looks like they determined it was 35%) you shouldn't need to plug it in.

valorian · April 24th, 2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rxpert83

As long as you have a decent charge on the phone (looks like they determined it was 35%) you shouldn't need to plug it in.

You're probably right but I've always used the "It's better safe than sorry" theory and have the phone plugged in.

RBEmerson · April 24th, 2012, 09:47 PM

My point is: if VZW views the DINC2 as EOL, hopes for ICS become moot because VZW IMHO isn't likely to spend the money and effort needed to bring ICS to a product that's "dead".

Believe me, I expect to be very happy to see ICS show up on my DINC2.

Since HTC and VZW pulled their collective fingers out of their collective bums and fixed the clock app problem, I've been very pleased with the DINC2. But that episode left me feeling far more cynical about the odds of VZW or HTC doing anything more than the bare minimum to get by. And that cynicism has me thinking probably the ICS has melted away as DINC2 hits EOL.

bberryhill0 · April 24th, 2012, 10:21 PM

Your negativity is depressing.

TheAtheistReverend · April 24th, 2012, 10:33 PM

ICS has been announced. It's coming. Have patience.

blackepoxy · April 25th, 2012, 12:27 AM

>.<
*tries to have patience*

amarryat · April 25th, 2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RBEmerson

My point is: if VZW views the DINC2 as EOL, hopes for ICS become moot because VZW IMHO isn't likely to spend the money and effort needed to bring ICS to a product that's "dead".

Didn't the DINC1 receive its Gingerbread update after its EOL?

RoboCuz · April 25th, 2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by amarryat

Didn't the DINC1 receive its Gingerbread update after its EOL?

Yes.

hilmar2k · April 25th, 2012, 12:18 PM

EOL does not equal end of support.

jrmckins · April 25th, 2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hilmar2k

EOL does not equal end of support.

correct

STeVe7320 · April 25th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Did it receive gingerbread before or after the DInc2 came out?

jrmckins · April 25th, 2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by STeVe7320

Did it receive gingerbread before or after the DInc2 came out?

after

inm8num2 · April 25th, 2012, 10:25 PM

Oooh looking forward to ICS on the DInc 2.

QuasiNerd · May 3rd, 2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RBEmerson

My point is: if VZW views the DINC2 as EOL, hopes for ICS become moot because VZW IMHO isn't likely to spend the money and effort needed to bring ICS to a product that's my DINC2.

I thought the same thing about 2.1 for my Eris. And mind you, this was a time when that sucker was getting left in the dust for a new amazing advancement like every other week. But after holding my breath for 3 months, 2.1 appeared....

And then 2 weeks later I got bored and rooted to froyo.

victek · May 3rd, 2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RBEmerson

My point is: if VZW views the DINC2 as EOL, hopes for ICS become moot because VZW IMHO isn't likely to spend the money and effort needed to bring ICS to a product that's "dead".

I think EOL is a poor way for VZW to describe a phone that's been taken off the shelves. I don't think that last year's car models are somehow "dead" because they can't be bought new anymore. The Dinc2 has quite a bit more life in it even if it doesn't receive ICS.

Regarding ICS, how much practical difference will it make? If it's offered I will happily install it, but if it isn't what's the big loss? The phone is already doing pretty much everything a smartphone can do.

TheAtheistReverend · May 4th, 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by victek

...Regarding ICS, how much practical difference will it make? If it's offered I will happily install it, but if it isn't what's the big loss? The phone is already doing pretty much everything a smartphone can do.

This is a good question. The only thing I can think of is the hardware acceleration.

victek · May 4th, 2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAtheistReverend

This is a good question. The only thing I can think of is the hardware acceleration.

Ah, I forgot about that. Hardware acceleration actually could make a difference.

grvthang · May 4th, 2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by victek

Ah, I forgot about that. Hardware acceleration actually could make a difference.

Yeah, but even then - is your DInc2 really crawling along now? I think we sometimes get overly excited over something that's new and shiny.

I'm not rooted. One of the guys on my staff rooted his Galaxy last night and was showing off his CM9 today to me. It made me think about rooting for a quick minute; when I really thought about what functionality gains I would realize (not many), I said I'll wait for the official upgrade.

TheAtheistReverend · May 4th, 2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by grvthang

Yeah, but even then - is your DInc2 really crawling along now? I think we sometimes get overly excited over something that's new and shiny.

I'm not rooted. One of the guys on my staff rooted his Galaxy last night and was showing off his CM9 today to me. It made me think about rooting for a quick minute; when I really thought about what functionality gains I would realize (not many), I said I'll wait for the official upgrade.

Seriously? Overly excited?! Not possible. I get all excited over a fresh pack of gum

That's probably why I rooted. Always opportunity for change.

ebrperk · May 8th, 2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kc2pko

I'm thinking we'll be seeing ICS sometime in the very near future. Last night, I had 6 "Verizon" application updates pushed to my phone, including Blockbuster for HTC and Google Street View, which weren't previously part of Big Reds standard bloatware.

Hoping this is a sign of good things to come in the near future!

I had the same updates pushed to my phone too. I don't even use any of these apps

danc251 · May 12th, 2012, 07:45 PM

Ok here's my question. I flashed my Dinc2 to Straight Talk. So when Verizon finally decides to let us enjoy ICS, will there be a link to the update file posted somewhere?

TheAtheistReverend · May 12th, 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by danc251

Ok here's my question. I flashed my Dinc2 to Straight Talk. So when Verizon finally decides to let us enjoy ICS, will there be a link to the update file posted somewhere?

If you're rooted I'm sure someone will make it available for us.

danc251 · May 12th, 2012, 11:13 PM

No don't want to try rooting just yet. I've seen links to other Android updates posted in various places linking to Android.clients.Google.com, and I know its simple to update once you find the file. I'm hoping it will be that easy

insert_funny · May 15th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Don't want to start any rumors or anything, but I just ran the new software check on my phone and got this message:

Code:

ERROR

SERVICE UNAVAILABLE
Check for Software Update under Settings
when service is available

Could something be coming down the pipe, or am I just getting my hopes up and there's really a problem?

victek · May 15th, 2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by insert_funny

Don't want to start any rumors or anything, but I just ran the new software check on my phone and got this message:

Code:

ERROR

SERVICE UNAVAILABLE
Check for Software Update under Settings
when service is available

Could something be coming down the pipe, or am I just getting my hopes up and there's really a problem?

I'm getting the same error message. It's possible they have the servers offline while they prepare an update. No point in loosing sleep though

A.Nonymous · May 15th, 2012, 03:48 PM

I just checked. It worked fine for me if that means anything.

insert_funny · May 15th, 2012, 05:32 PM

Everything's running fine for me now as well.

Peter123 · May 18th, 2012, 01:44 PM

We are on the "coming soon" list:
Which devices have been updated to Ice Cream Sandwich? -- Engadget

Be patient. Keep on waiting!
Peter

valorian · May 18th, 2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter123

We are on the "coming soon" list:
Which devices have been updated to Ice Cream Sandwich? -- Engadget

Be patient. Keep on waiting!
Peter

I predicted June a while back. I'm staying with that prediction.

TheAtheistReverend · May 18th, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by valorian

I predicted June a while back. I'm staying with that prediction.

I think I remember saying mid-May. Not sure.
Now I'm glad we didn't put anything on it...

EDIT: I said May 19th. I'll revise to the first sighting occuring May 25th somewhere in the southern states.

RBEmerson · May 18th, 2012, 06:16 PM

Nothing new northwest of Philadelphia as of this posting. No warnings, no updates.

inversetrex · May 22nd, 2012, 01:45 PM

HTC Releases ICS Update Timeline, Updates No Later Than August | DroidDog Android Blog

STeVe7320 · May 22nd, 2012, 04:34 PM

*sigh.... At least we're still getting it as of today.

cmybliss · May 22nd, 2012, 05:51 PM

I wonder if they mean the date is to be determined by the end if August, or if we will get it by the end of August?

STeVe7320 · May 22nd, 2012, 07:47 PM

I'm thinking both, its to be determined and whatever it is, it will be by the end of August.

ebrperk · May 24th, 2012, 08:43 PM

reminds me when the 2.1 update was to be rolled out to my ERIS, lots of waiting, finally showed up and a week later I rooted. "sigh"

grvthang · May 25th, 2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cmybliss

I wonder if they mean the date is to be determined by the end if August, or if we will get it by the end of August?

The way I read it, the date is to be determined by the end of August. Not so good.

bberryhill0 · May 25th, 2012, 11:57 AM

I'm running UltimateKangBang now. ICS is pretty cool.

jrmckins · May 25th, 2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by grvthang

The way I read it, the date is to be determined by the end of August. Not so good.

This is pretty clear; not sure how it can be misunderstood:

The majority of devices will receive upgrades in June and July 2012 and we expect to finish upgrades in August 2012 for all announced devices.

grvthang · May 27th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Thanks; I hadn't seen that sentence, only the schedule. In the schedule, under the column headed "Schedule", for the Inc2 it says "To be be determined (by the end of August)".