*** Official Samsung Fascinate Gingerbread 2.3 Speculation Thread *** - Page 2

cstep911 · December 1st, 2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Natas

Is it out yet? going to Verizon tonight to bother them about 2.3

I got my 2.3,5 update today!!! Goto settings, about phone, system updates and check new. enjoy

bobreyn · December 2nd, 2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by trracer

I manually did a Software Update, and lo and behold, Verizon pushed me 3.2.5, Build EH03.

First impressions are good, very good!

Aside from a little different looking interface, what have you found that is materially different?

Don S · December 2nd, 2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SmarterJP

They have removed the GPS on/off indicator from the top of the screen which is a minor pain because you cannot tell at a glance whether you have your GPS on or not. You will need to pull down the top drawer and check whether you have it on from there.

Well.. Yes and no.

When the GPS is in use, there is a different GPS icon in the notification area than when the GPS is not in use. If the GPS is not in use, but still available, it is essentially off and not using power anyway. See below:

SmarterJP · December 2nd, 2011, 01:10 PM

Thanks for that response, Don S. I may possibly have a problem with my phone after the update. I can't seem to lock in my GPS and that's probably why I couldn't see the GPS icon. I went for a walk at lunch, turned on GPS and Google Maps and my phone would not lock into any satellites. Will have to check in detail at home this evening.

It is early days yet but my first recharge after GB update, gave me about 15 hours of battery life. With FroYo, I was getting 24-30 hours with the same usage. Will be monitoring this.

bigshotproducer · December 2nd, 2011, 03:41 PM

Hey all, small issue. I downloaded the update on my wife's phone. Halfway through the installation, it fails and reboots normally with 2.2.

This is a replacement Fassy that came with ED05. It's rooted, but haven't uninstalled/frozen any apps. Any thoughts on why the update fails?

Thanks.

Skang · December 2nd, 2011, 03:55 PM

Installed mine last night.

No more battery pop-up (beep) / Yes!

Improved signal, I get full bars now at my house.

I wonder if battery life has been improved as well.

zaphodbebleebrox · December 2nd, 2011, 04:55 PM

Yea, Ginger Bread is HERE in da HOUSE !!!!!!!!!!!! just had to re-do PDANET
and all is good. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

zaphodbebleebrox · December 2nd, 2011, 06:10 PM

GINGERBREAD IS HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ISASoilder · December 2nd, 2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshotproducer

Hey all, small issue. I downloaded the update on my wife's phone. Halfway through the installation, it fails and reboots normally with 2.2.

This is a replacement Fassy that came with ED05. It's rooted, but haven't uninstalled/frozen any apps. Any thoughts on why the update fails?

Thanks.

I had the same issuse mines was also rooted with know custom roms, what i ended up having to do was go al the way back to 2.1update 1 and do manual ota upgrades to get back to GB, it will wipe your phone but not the SD card. You also have unroot if i find the Link i will link you to the same intrstuions that i followed.

Skang · December 2nd, 2011, 06:45 PM

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lokitious · December 3rd, 2011, 10:59 AM

Don, could you create a ROM for us and post it somewhere? I do not have service on my Fascinate, and it seems that Samsung/Verizon won't let you update UNLESS you are connected to their service. WHAT?!

Mada · December 3rd, 2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lokitious

Don, could you create a ROM for us and post it somewhere? I do not have service on my Fascinate, and it seems that Samsung/Verizon won't let you update UNLESS you are connected to their service. WHAT?!

Yea for some reason you have to use service to download it... I tried using WiFi at first but then the phone told me it would turn off WiFi and asked if this was okay because data usage and blah blah blah.. I have unlimited data.

Skang · December 4th, 2011, 12:27 AM

I think battery life is so much better now.

kwhite · December 4th, 2011, 08:29 PM

I have tried to do this update 3 times now and twice I got that i didnt have enough memory and the 3rd time there was an error with the server.

Hustletron · December 5th, 2011, 01:11 PM

I can't seem to get the update. Is it still being staggered as to who gets it?

I'm rooted but with no ROMS and running EB01, 2.2.1.

Skang · December 5th, 2011, 01:53 PM

I can finally bypass the screen lock. (App No Lock by BoD)

rencast21 · December 5th, 2011, 07:35 PM

I am currently in the process of going back to ED05 using these instructions. I hope going to gingerbread solves my signal issues.
i guess i can't post links, The instructions are on xda developers

rencast21 · December 5th, 2011, 07:36 PM

[GUIDE] Installing a Rom/CWM recovery/Root or going back to Stock - xda-developers

SirKronan · December 6th, 2011, 12:04 AM

I know this is slightly OT, but what's the best non-stock gingy ROM?

SmarterJP · December 6th, 2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rencast21

I am currently in the process of going back to ED05 using these instructions. I hope going to gingerbread solves my signal issues.
i guess i can't post links, The instructions are on xda developers

How did things work out for you? I am planning to go back to FroYo, check my GPS is working and then try updating again to GB and hope GPS works this time.

jkensing · December 6th, 2011, 08:38 AM

My experience has been positive. The OS is much faster than 2.2. I'm not sure why, but when I would hit my home screen it could take as long as a minute. I was going to wipe my phone clean but then we got this G-Bread update. No lag time so whatever was running slow was fixed with the update. Overall, this was a long leap forward I feel as if I got a whole new phone.

Just like Charlie Sheen I'm #winning!

nitsuj17 · December 6th, 2011, 11:02 AM

you guys should visit xda or rootzwiki more often...i posted the eh03 full leak in mid november and we have roms based off of it

SirKronan · December 6th, 2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nitsuj17

you guys should visit xda or rootzwiki more often...i posted the eh03 full leak in mid november and we have roms based off of it

I plan on it as soon as I get time! I'm so ready to test some new ROMs with my shiny new class 10 MicroSDHC card I got for Christmas!! (Do I have to wait for Christmas to open it?

)

CamoCustom · December 7th, 2011, 12:30 PM

No problems here, I have a stock fascinate, and loving the new update, everything is smoother, faster, apps and games run better. No hiccups yet.

harfmoor · December 7th, 2011, 03:29 PM

So I've been having a few issues and want to know if anyone else is or knows a fix. I used to have 4 "buttons" on the bottom of the screen that stayed there regardless of whether i switched between screens. They were phone, messaging, contacts, and applications, but after GB it seems the messaging button has disappeared. I know that I can get to messages through applications, but it was just so much more convenient to have it there. Anyone know why this happened or how to fix it? I'm also having the same gps problems as everyone else but i don't really care as much as getting my messaging back ha

topogigio22 · December 7th, 2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by harfmoor

So I've been having a few issues and want to know if anyone else is or knows a fix. I used to have 4 "buttons" on the bottom of the screen that stayed there regardless of whether i switched between screens. They were phone, messaging, contacts, and applications, but after GB it seems the messaging button has disappeared. I know that I can get to messages through applications, but it was just so much more convenient to have it there. Anyone know why this happened or how to fix it? I'm also having the same gps problems as everyone else but i don't really care as much as getting my messaging back ha

Go to Applications
Menu>Grid View
Menu>Edit
Drag the messaging App Icon you use to the bottom quick launch area
Menu>Save
All done

starflyr · December 7th, 2011, 10:20 PM

heol

Jwsamfas · December 8th, 2011, 04:35 AM

I got the 2.3 update forced to my phone and now the camera takes like 2 to 3 seconds for it to take the picture. I use the camera a lot so this is really bad for me. Any ideas of how to fix this? It didn't do this before.

SmarterJP · December 8th, 2011, 10:38 AM

I ODIN-ed the stock EH03 ROM to my phone and lo and behold, my GPS is working again. Yay

It locks very quickly and I'm pretty happy with it.

jtobiansky · December 8th, 2011, 10:38 AM

Woah! My phone just rebooted itself.... Thought there was a problem, started back up and is running 2.3.5! Thanks Verizon! 12/8 @ 11:38am EST

partiesbyanj · December 13th, 2011, 08:35 AM

I'm new to this forum but I came across it after running into A LOT of problems with the new update

I am not really familiar with all the stuff you all are talking about and I've had the Fascinate for about 7 months.. Anyways-
The day the update (it says its ED05_EH03....2.3.5) came out it took me 3 times to download it. No big deal I didn't have very good service at home. After I finally get the update to install, I lost all my phone contacts (i tried backup and all were saved and it wouldn't retrieve them), Then my husband tried to call me from work several times from 11am until 5pm and never received a call, and for the past 3 days I have not received any phone calls, it rings one and goes to voicemail. NOT MY IDEA of a phone. I do like how my battery last longer, and how must faster it is. But I also noticed the home button on my phone is no longer working I have to hit the back arrow only to get out of everything. Can anyone tell me how to fix these?

I'm not sure If i'll receive updates or not but if I do not respond please email me with any suggestions as Verizon is NO help

they just want me to do a factory reset for the 2nd time

Email: partiesbyanj@gmail.com

Thanks In Advance Everyone

MutantCheese · December 13th, 2011, 02:33 PM

Since you are within the 1 yr warranty, I would call VZW customer service and tell them that the update messed up your phone. My daughters Fascinate bricked with the update and they sent me a replacement even though it was several months past warranty.

partiesbyanj · December 14th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Mutant-Thank you, I called them last night and since my screen is cracked (My 3 year old dropped it playing a game) they couldn't warranty it, however they did let me go ahead with an Early upgrade at a better price than for new contract. Sucks because I LOVE my Fascinate but they couldn't get me one of those so I went with a Droid X2, I'm going to try it out Hope I Like it! I was on the phone for about 2 hours troubleshooting, factory resets, master resets, and entering in codes with no luck. Thanks for the help!

Leonard1818 · December 14th, 2011, 09:59 AM

Hey, is there a way to DL this update and do it manually? I don't have service on my fascinate anymore but I'd like to get the update and mess around with it before putting it on my wife's phone.

Joeeeyg · December 15th, 2011, 02:00 PM

Guys, can anyone help me with the update? I'm currently rooted and running and 2.2.1 EC01. Is it true that I cannot update to gingerbread while I'm rooted and running EC01? If I return back to stock, won't I lose all my apps and everything? Any help?

witemumba · December 16th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Hi guys this is my first time visiting this forum. I have a fascinate that hasnt got an OTA update since i got it. I currently have it on 2.2.1 only because ive flashed it. do i need to restore it to its original 2.1 to get the update? if so could you point me in the right direction. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

docqualizer · January 6th, 2012, 08:44 PM

First of all, I do like the update to Gingerbread. The interface is cleaner, the battery life seems to be somewhat better. Definitely a step up

I DO have one question...has anyone else had issues with auto-rotation. I have noticed that, at times, my phone will go horizontal screen-wise even when my phone is vertical on a flat surfaces. Has anyone else seen this?

Skang · January 7th, 2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by docqualizer

I DO have one question...has anyone else had issues with auto-rotation. I have noticed that, at times, my phone will go horizontal screen-wise even when my phone is vertical on a flat surfaces. Has anyone else seen this?

all the time?

docqualizer · January 9th, 2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skang

all the time?

Nope - it's intermittent.

But here is something strange. I just laid my phone vertically on my desk. I then went into the email app and turned the phone to 90 degrees on the table. It is still showing vertical. But if I pick it up, it goes horizontal (which would be expected behavior, I think). But turning it vertical in my hand does not cause the phone to go back vertical.

It's weird, and it may just be me. But it is something I have observed.