Why I am going to pass on FROYO

[rushmore]

Ugh.. 2.2 in comparison is DEFINITELY slower performance wise in every way. Gizmodo did some tests and found out that 10.1 flash was actually the reason, but it's just unacceptable how the update seems to have totally caused lag for EVERYTHING on my incredible.

Not having the problems you are. Did you install 2.1 over 2.2 without starting fresh? If the browser is your problem, turn Flash to on demand (Dolphin has the option).

As far as interface and apps, 2.2 is faster than 2.1. No comparison.

Seems all the issues that Sprint and VZW have had with 2.2 would not be an issue if the did several things (the last two are practical):

1. Stop bolting on interface layers to Android
2. Force data wipes for major updates (like 2.2)
3. Provide an official back-up utility for user apps. Built-in, that works just like Rom Manager so apps are backed up before updating. Then a simple restore.

 

[KarenSB]

Zemerick, Excellent and very helpful description of the differences between the 3 methods of upgrading!
Well done....

+2 Thank you for the excellent description! Very helpful for those of us who aren't in the know as much as others.

 

[zemerick]

Ugh.. 2.2 in comparison is DEFINITELY slower performance wise in every way. Gizmodo did some tests and found out that 10.1 flash was actually the reason, but it's just unacceptable how the update seems to have totally caused lag for EVERYTHING on my incredible.

It could be part of the reason, but plenty of us don't have it, so it isn't the ONLY reason.

Course, doesn't matter: just get the updated version and it should run a lot better:

http://androidforums.com/incredible...-web-scrolling-fixed-update-flash-player.html

As for the general lag, you probably need to do a factory wipe. You just did a major upgrade ( Yes, I know you don't see all THAT much that changed...but the changelog is some 330 pages long. That's major, and with it mostly being behind the scenes, who knows what all is conflicting right now. A clean wipe has fixed I believe everyones lag so far. )

 

[thelastdraco]

all i have to say is that there is so much preloaded crap now on 2.2 and apps just start by themselves hogging up all the RAM, draining the battery, and it gets really annoying. i still have to test it a bit more to give my overall opinion on 2.2 but in the end i may be happy with it.

 

[elborak]

all i have to say is that there is so much preloaded crap now on 2.2 and apps just start by themselves hogging up all the RAM, draining the battery, and it gets really annoying.

They don't drain the battery (look at the CPU consumed: they will be zero) and they only consume memory until something else needs it. In other words, they are totally benign, other than cluttering up the app drawer.

 

[JuicyJones]

It will bother u ever half hour and probably automatically update your phone eventually, have fun boycotting 2.2.

I'll be enjoying it. 18 hours and running with no charge at the moment...

 

[killadanny]

My phone had started to lag a bit, did a factory reset and backed up apps (Titanium) everything is well now.

 

[Montana Man]

They don't drain the battery (look at the CPU consumed: they will be zero) and they only consume memory until something else needs it. In other words, they are totally benign, other than cluttering up the app drawer.

+1 Well said! All the more reason why one simply does NOT need a task killer with Android.

 

[elguapo]

I got my update notification this morning and I decided to say no, for now. A friend of my got the update a couple weeks ago (not on a DINC) and said he hates the way his phone runs and wishes he could go back. He said that he lost photos and contacts, even though they were synced with gmail. Doing a quick search reveals some dissatisfaction. People tend to post when they have issues and not when things are running smoothly so I wanted to hear from the happy and unhappy.

I'm just wondering what other people think of the update, mainly, is it worth the potential hassle? If I did wait, would some of these "issues" get ironed-out by Verizon or is this it?

Thanks.

 

[sabrewings]

If you want it, do it the unofficial way. Use the RUU or root and install a Froyo ROM. Both are very safe. It seems people mostly have issues with the OTA.

 

[elguapo]

If you want it, do it the unofficial way. Use the RUU or root and install a Froyo ROM. Both are very safe. It seems people mostly have issues with the OTA.

So would I have to root to avoid an OTA install?

 

[thealaskan]

Be nice if you guys would speak English for us newbies. I have the Dinc now a few weeks, first smartphone. I got the notice today but not sure either. Now I can't find the notice anyway.

 

[Pretkomel]

Que pasa guapo? I would say NO.

One thing: FACTORY RESET.

 

[makewayhomer]

NO.

One thing: FACTORY RESET.

I did this and my phone is effed up

 

[elguapo]

Que pasa guapo? I would say NO.

One thing: FACTORY RESET.

But if I do the factory reset, all my settings/apps/photos/etc will be erased, right?

 

[Pretkomel]

But if I do the factory reset, all my settings/apps/photos/etc will be erased, right?

Yes, but do not be FLOJO (lazy). It is better to take some time a putting everything back than keep dealing with all those problems.

 

[Olrocker]

I got my update notification this morning and I decided to say no, for now

Me too...I've found that the phone quits nagging you to update after a day or so (but rebooting re-starts the nagging clock)

 

[ezydroid]

Me too...I've found that the phone quits nagging you to update after a day or so (but rebooting re-starts the nagging clock)

No wonder i've been nagged for a while now !

 

[cooksalot]

So would I have to root to avoid an OTA install?

No you would have to be rooted and have a custom ROM installed that is set to block the update, like I did. I had to uninstall and re-flash to stock to receive my update.

 

[freddyttt]

factory reset=blazing fast with zero problems