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Last edited by Phases; 12-07-2009 at 04:27 PM.

colnago

I'd be interested if people with signal/reception issues, could confirm if the update makes any improvements.

TIA

Also, maybe post the current software revision (sorry, no longer have mine) so we could know the differences pre/post update.

Last edited by colnago; 12-07-2009 at 12:17 PM.

Jef

Just in case anyone wonders afterward, here is the status info on my current Droid for comparison sake:

Model Number:
Droid

Firmware version:
2.0

Baseband Version:
C_01.3B.01P

Kernel version:
2.6.29-omap1-g04df51fandroid-build@apa26 #477

Build number:
ESD20

colnago

Thank you kindly.

rkcoll1

Will be patiently waiting. Anyone know if we will be prompted or will this update go undetected. I have read several conflicting stories on this.

diesel43078

First post, love the forum. What all is the OTA update going to cover/improve? Anyone know for sure?

Jef

Let's wait until we start getting reports of phones being updated...

What we know if it does happen:

A Prompt will happen to notify the user that an update is available, but it may not be today, as they may stagger the alert. You can check for system updates in the Status section, but I wouldn't recommend keep checking that until we get reports of people having the update.

I don't we will know what this update fixes until we get a change log from VZW by announcement or leak.

Every time I get an email from this thread I keep thinking it's someone saying "I got the update!"

colnago

Google "Droid Dec 11th update"...extremely long bulletin containing some user guide info, along with known issues/resolutions.

If not sure if you're getting it, just go under the phone's:

>Settings > About > Updates

rkcoll1

Thanks for the info. I am with you, get excited when new emails come in.

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Last edited by Phases; 12-07-2009 at 12:43 PM.

diesel43078

I checked mine and its not there so well just wait I guess.

camerons1986

my phone is unreponsive rite now. i went into update status and it has a circle that keeps spinning now. i wonder if i should shut it off or if its the update.

tsaunders

I hope I get this update today.

Phases

Well it says starting today and taking 48 hours so... I think right now everyone is waiting... no one has reported getting it yet that I know of.

colnago

I'd leave it spinning.

Jef

to tide you over...

Google just released Goggles a visual search app, and an updated Maps client which adds Labs features.

Both on market now

tsaunders

Nice! I like frequent updates -

BiGMERF

only the droid? , this sucks.. grrrrrr

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Fabolous

The visual search app is called "Google Goggles" if anyone was wondering. Seems cool. I also updated my Maps, which has a new "Labs" feature (or maybe the older version did too. I got to enable some cool new layers).

Can't wait for the update.

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Spbeyond

Mine just updated. Seems really nice!!

craighwk

How so?

luis7807

Spbeyond, notice any differences you can tell us about?

ociopia

For the Google update, what does labs mean? And someone posted they got their Android OS update but merely said, "seems nice." A tad more info, please? What changed?

sooper_droid12

Your firmware will say 2.0.1 if and when it is updated.

Jef

maybe he meant that he updated maps, and it seems nice? not the android update.

if it is the android update please post the system info...

Spbeyond

New unlock sliders. New unlock screen. Better camera. Black widgets. Internet seems faster. I like!

Jef

spbeyond, please post the "About phone" info after update...

Spbeyond

It was the 2.01 system update

x0SiN0x

Just got my update notification. Took maybe 2 min but running 2.0.1 now

Last edited by x0SiN0x; 12-07-2009 at 01:20 PM.

Jef

Please post the Kernel and Baseband info as well...

Also if you get the update, can you post your location so we can see where it's rolled out too

BiGMERF

im so damm jealous!!!!!! waaaaa

colnago

Possible improvement in reception/radio management? If not too invasive, post Droid's area code (as it may not coincide with location/regristration location).

Spbeyond

435. Logan utah. A coworker of mine has not got it yet.

rkcoll1

+1

DrDiff

This is why you should fill out your information with accurate location.

Not State of mind or some Bull Crap like that. but say ex Portage, IN. Then people could see where you are and see where the update is occuring!

Last edited by DrDiff; 12-07-2009 at 01:33 PM. Reason: I had

rich-

+1

demarco5

how much better is the camera?

BiGMERF

at least you guys will get yours.. you have a droid.. im on a tmobile mytouch.. who know when ill even get 2.0

craighwk

I'm sure people feel the need to keep their location private.

krichek

Not to get to off topic but I did some tests with my brother in law over the weekend using my wireless network. He has an iphone 3gs. What I noticed was, the Droid consistently beat his phone when it came to loading an entire page (i.e. The Droid finished loading first about 8 out of 10 times). But, the iphone loaded less of the site to begin with before displaying i.e. the iphone would start displaying the page after about 10-15% was loaded and continue to populate the page as it loaded. The Droid seemed to want to load at least 50% of the page before displaying anything. This gave the impression the iphone was faster overall when it was not.

Perhaps they have just tweaked how much of the page needs to be loaded before it starts actually displaying something.

Jef

Verizon Posted System Update information for the droid:

http://learning.verizonwireless.com/learning/Droid_Motorola_Software_Update.pdf

Enjoy improved performance with these OS enhancements.
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce new software enhancements for your DROID by Motorola smartphone. The Droid by Motorola software
version AP:ESD56/BP:C_01.3E.01P update includes numerous improvements.

The following enhancements to the Droid by Motorola have been made:
xx OS stability is improved.
xx Battery life is improved.
xx Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between
shots is reduced.
xx Enhancements for three-way calling.
xx Audio for incoming calls is improved.
xx When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now
remains on.
xx Bluetooth® functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
xx Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle
Bluetooth solutions.
xx After closing a GPS application, the GPS icon will now automatically
be removed from the notification panel.
xx Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS
message is received.
xx SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses.
xx Google® contact merging has been updated to accommodate
seven-digit numbers.
xx Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
• The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.

diesel43078

+2, I want it,

Fabolous

Thanks Jef!

BottledHate

Things i can't wait to test....

and would love answers on if someone else has them!

Camera.

Bluetooth.

1x/3g switching.

Signal Strength.

Voice Dialing.

any major gui changes.

new options.

FLASH LITE!

much more...

Last edited by BottledHate; 12-07-2009 at 01:42 PM.

PhishFunkadelic

I just got my update 10 minutes ago in the 434. Cville VA

link1305

Nice find Jef. I'm still waiting for mine in Cleveland, Ohio

BiGMERF

go ahead, rub it in rub it in

DrDiff

Note I didn't say to post your exact GPS Coordinates or mailing address. But city and state can be vague enough.

craighwk

So how are these new unlock screens as a poster said above?

Last edited by craighwk; 12-07-2009 at 01:42 PM.

diesel43078

I'm in Ohio too, can't wait for the update. I'm at work though and my phone is in my locker, so I don't know for sure if it's arrived yet or not. I checked at break (1:45), and it's wasn't there yet. Soon I hope.