admn81

Spoke to someone with LG a few minutes ago, and they said the ICS update is only going to be available via OTA.

StarScream2109

It makes sense it shouldn't be to long before you guys get it

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Staticaxe

Finally got the LG software assistant to DO something... it's upgrading now. 8 minutes remaining. Will report back shortly!


Edit: Yikes! Just hit the power button to see if there was any change on the phone and got a screen that says "Download Mode - Do Not Unplug device, etc..." this is taking a LONG time! Hoping this is a good sign!

Edit 2: Bummer. Looks like just upgraded to V6? I thought that was what I got when I followed the instructions in the thread to return to pure stock? Oh well... lots of excitement for nothing.

Last edited by Staticaxe; July 23rd, 2012 at 11:32 AM.

finndo77

I believe there is something changed in the V6 return to stock fine that is being detected, causing it to download the update to your phone. This has happened to several people

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bones420la

i think with mine its picking up the kernel.. but a sure way to find out what your about to update to is to check in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LGMOBILEAX\phone it should have the cab file your downloading in there... it just did it to me.. again

PlayfulGod

its rumoured the ICS upgrade will be OTA only.

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Yes as I've read it will be an OTA update

WaVeS

Do you have the drivers for your phone installed? I would use 'mass storage' and make sure USB debugging is checked.

bones420la

A.J.: He should take it to your local store and tell them to force the new software.


^^ from someone at verizons webchat help said that... anyone on stock close to a vzw store wanna try this?

becksalottery

I'm pretty sure I did; was woken up 5 times last night by my phone demanding I update to v6 (usually it only asks me to do this once a week, so the insistence was weird to begin with). Then this morning it asked me something a little differently with different instructions, kinda implying it was the ics ota. I denied it rhough bc I didnt know what it would do if it realised it was missing the original Swype + the v6 update.

admn81

Did you ever take the official v6 update or just install a v6 based ROM?

becksalottery

since I'm missing the original Swype apk (i had to delete the original to update to a newer version), v6 always fails due to 'system error' when it attempts install.

admn81

It was trying to update from v6 from v4 I'd assume. Finndo has a link with the files I will edit my post and post link. maybe somEone else can direct ya to it.
http://joelperryproductions.com/spectrum/stock/

There's the link the apk should be there

Last edited by admn81; July 26th, 2012 at 09:22 AM.

becksalottery

thanks for the link!!! but no, it was something besides the v6 update-- it nags me so often i have that popup memorised. This new message was worded differently and l didn't think to screenshot it l dont know.for sure though, since i accepted neither. alas! :P

admn81

Your making me tempted to go back to stock and see lol can someone whose on stock try and post what they get?

Monkeyzluck

I'm on stock since last week and it says that I'm up to date with V6

becksalottery

I KNOW DUDE. I'm so tempted ro fix the swype thing and update to v6 to see if i get the new update message again. but i dont want to lose root if i dont get ics as a reward :P

Monkeyzluck

You might be a winner on the it's roulette. It's not hard to get rooted again anyway with the awesome tools our deva made.

hollywoods14

if just ups you to v6 the AIO works to root and install cwm.

MrB206

Or you can just keep a rooted v6 nandroid. You have to remove and replace the recovery of course but at least you could know when ota is available and reject it.

hollywoods14

i think even on B.O. oe B.P is will try to download the ota wont it? I know it did with the v6 update.

bones420la

i thought mt fixed that in the newest BO?

hollywoods14

not usre if he did or not. I know me made a zip to block it while we were on the v5 based B.O. 2.0

bones420la

I must have been thinking about the bootloop fix

Monkeyzluck

Now it looks like Bell's (Canadian service provider) version of the Optimus lte will be getting Ics sooner than later. Hopefully that will put a fire under Verizon to show that they aren't the slowest at implementing update, now that it seems that Sprint is going to beat them with the Nitro (who's update is coming tomorrow) !

death2all110

By Sprint you mean AT&T I hope. Or you really need to go back an learn your carriers lol

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Neph81

Agreed on knowing ones carriers. Also, the Nitro was released on Dec 4, well before our Spectrum. I fully expected them to receive the ICS update before us. It also means that we should be next on the wagon for updates, assuming VZW doesn't QA it to death for the next few months(read:find and patch every root method and stick more bloatware on it).

Monkeyzluck

Yeah... That sounds right, those bastards that actually put the update out in a timely manor

Monkeyzluck

Some guys on the LG forum link says that he got the update, don't know if he's just yankin everybody's chain.

becksalottery

saw that too, think he was wearing his *****e panties, sadly.

Neph81

I wouldn't doubt that he has ICS already. On that note, I also wouldn't doubt that he works for Verizon and is on their beta tester list or that he installed the old .tot file that was floating around.

admn81

Can you say TROLL? LOL he posted again saying as much! Waiting sucks I know,but a little faith goes a long way

Last edited by admn81; August 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 PM.

cinemashow

Troll here. How many times did you try before giving up?!!

I agree the waiting and silence are ridiculous, especially from a worldwide company like Verizon. My question is how do they get away with it? Oh wait, all their competition use the same customer service practices. Any other companies would be protested and/or brought before Congress.

But, sadly, there are not many options.

steamer86

Because it isn't in your contract. Protested maybe, any kind of litigation????? LOL.

TheBigKahuna

80+ posts in this thread and no one has it yet........

admn81

LMAO..I tried a grand total of 0 times. It'd be different if VZW said we PROMISE by this date the spectrum shall receive ICS or else.... But there is no breach of contract that has been committed by them, therefore making there no legal recourse of any kind, not to mention what real damages have we suffered as a result of the wait?? I will say none. In the big scheme of life a cell phone update isnt a life or death issue and congress has much more pressing issues to be concerned about...whether they are actually focused on them, thats another story lol. Sure waiting sucks, but the update is coming , 100% done deal.

Last edited by admn81; August 3rd, 2012 at 05:25 PM.

finndo77

I do not know all about it, but...

What about the security vulnerability that allows any app with or without permissions to access most of the SD card data (including stored backups), and then transmit the data it found to anywhere on the internet, all without you knowing it (unless you are using an internet monitoring app like onavo). Most of which is easily explained, as the permission setting on the SD card is set to read for anyone. Worst part is it affects 4.0.3 too.

http://www.androidauthority.com/android-apps-zero-permissions-75001/

MrB206

Exactly. It's the same as the long explanations I have in the Rezound thread. We have even less to complain about, as out phone is newer. Be upset, be annoyed, but deal with it... If having ics was *that* important, you should have bought a gnex (not saying this to anyone in particular).

I bought the spectrum because the bootloader is unlocked, so I assumed we'd have as many devs and roms as the gnex, which is also unlocked. It's an assumption still, but I admit I made it.... I don't even know if I can blame LG for making the phone hard as shit to dev with wonky lib files and no consistency with past phones (maybe it's just above our pay grade), but still *I* made the choice to get this phone over others (the Rezound was an option I messed with).

I think it's time we all stopped being angry at vz and lg and enjoying the great stock deviations we have and the devs who are trying to give us more. ICS will come and maybe it'll be amazing, maybe shit... No one knows for sure. Either way, it's just a phone and it's way too nice out to be angry over a damn phone. :-D

hollywoods14

Well said and I agree 100%

death2all110

Yeah they notice this back in 2.x. It was 'fixed' in 3.x but the fix broke the SDCard system majorly. IE: Motorola Xoom, had read only permissions and ONLY if the app you used had SD permissions. no write perms whatsoever. couldn't even format the card inside the tablet. The stock android system didn't even have permissions. root didn't even help much. One of the key factors in why google didn't post the 3.x source code until after ICS launch (hidden in ICS commits back when it 1st went live.... git revert everything if you want it xD)

finndo77

I recall the "complaining" about it in the Xoom. I am guessing that change was "reverted" in ICS?

I just don't see why important information is not stored on the system partition instead, too much Google and carrier logging in an insecure storage location... that would force them to trim their logs to prevent the system partition from filling, also decreasing the amount of logged info.

I remember HTC really dropped the ball on this one and included a remote vnc receiver apk.

WaVeS

Connection error?

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cryoaura

I just get no update available still. May just be your connection, bummer, you had me excited.

MrDangerous

Got this a few days ago. It doesn't matter if I rescan, it still shows a failed update on 8/2

I googled reason code 412 and found this response by a verizon rep on the verizon forum (for the Thunderbolt)

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MrB206

I thought factory reset on stock just wiped data/cache/dalvik? I'll give it a go if anyone wants me to.

PlayfulGod

thats all a fact reset does do, plus sd-ext with CWMR.

artcwolf

i did a factory reset back when V6 came out and i was missing the backup thingy. it didn't change my boot animation, but did reset all data input.

admn81

Can someone on stock please check for an update today and post back what they get? Thanks :-)

artcwolf

still up to date

badrsj

No Update 9AM CST