Gingerbread impressions/tips/problems NON ROOTED STOCK ONLY

[marctronixx]

just a reminder: rooted cats go here:

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/346921-2-3-ota-update-w-rooted-evo.html#post2767714

 

[sikclown]

So, all the apps etc already on the phone don't get wiped out?

That is correct. It does not wipe out your settings, contacts, apps, etc.

 

[Rathamar]

Well, I can't seem to get Netflix to work over 4G. I'll try it on Wifi when I get a chance.

Anyone else experiencing this? Defiantly don't want to loose my Netflix.

Anyone tested is it working over 3G/Wifi?

Edit - I didn't see this reply when I posted -

I think someone said it, but now Netflix app loads up but doesn't play the actual videos. It tries to and then goes back to Netflix home page.. That being an app specific incompatibility I imagine we'll see updates rolling out soon. I've tweeted HTC, Netflix, and Sprint.

**Btw it's not playing over 3G, 4G, and WiFi.

Thanks hbk129 for posting

 

[hbk129]

Additionally, the "select text feature" is haywire on Dolphin HD web browser. On the stock browser it works fine but on Dolphin HD when you hit select text it selects the very first word on the entire website, even if it's a link at the top of the page regardless of where you held down the screen at. These are the only two browsers I have so I haven't investigated further. That's disappointing but as with Netflix I expect an update to remedy the issue.

 

[hbk129]

Anyone else experiencing this? Defiantly don't want to loose my Netflix.

Anyone tested is it working over 3G/Wifi?

Not working for me using any method. App loads, video doesn't play.

 

[jfh3]

I had quite a few of my icons revert to the default. Also, if you select an icon for an ap that has been uninstalled, you no longer get a message saying the ap isn't installed.

 

[kv36]

Netflix works fine over 3g and 4g, did not test wifi

 

[xPhantom]

I never updated to 3.70.651.1, so that's the only update showing up for me. Do I have to update to that first and then update to gingerbread? Or has anyone been able to go straight from 3.29.651.5 to 4.22.651.2?

 

[probinson]

Netflix works fine over 3g and 4g, did not test wifi

Did you actually play something? Doesn't seem to work for anyone else.

 

[Colonator]

I'm using "Go Launcher" it no longer gives me the option to make Go laucher My default launcher? Any Ideas?

 

[Deleted User]

Not working for me using any method. App loads, video doesn't play.

Same. I hear a half second of audio and it goes back to the app.

 

[Bones011]

Update successfully installed this morning. Netflix launches, can browse and search, but will not play video. It attempts to launch video, but ultimately bounces back to list. Connected both 3G and WiFi. Have not yet attempted reinstall of Netflix App.

 

[melissai_]

It might have been faster to just search the web for this information...
Some of the features that gingerbread is supposed to bring are:
Faster speed.
Better Android battery life
Better application management
An updated user interface (sense will overwrite that)
A new keyboard
Improved cut-and-paste
Easier file management
Better camera management
Near Field Communication (NFC) (EVO won't benefit from it - unless you get a NFC equipped microSD card)
SIP based Internet calling

my brother just did the OTA update and the only aesthetic difference is the gingerbread 3G symbol at the top...are we missing something? hahah he's kind of disappointed...

 

[Jaysus]

I lost two of my favorite apps.... neither WiMax Notifier or ShootMe work anymore

 

[hbk129]

Did you actually play something? Doesn't seem to work for anyone else.

I'm curious as well, still not working for me.

 

[xPhantom]

When I click to check for "HTC software update", it still comes back with:
"System Upgrade 3.70.651.1 (58.11 MB) FOTA update" is available. This is the same result I've had for months.

Based on reviews here, I never downloaded or installed the 3.70x update. Will this prevent availability of an upgrade to Gingerbread now?

I have the same question... I never downloaded that update either. So will I have to update to that before I can update to Gingerbread?

 

[Mr. Ed]

I do apologize if someone has already posted ...but here is the "official" release notes...it appears some are expecting quite a bit more that what is included in this update.

HTC Evo Maintenance Release - 4.22.651.2 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Enhancements/Fixes:
- SMS are intermittently sent to wrong and seemingly random contact
- "Me" instead of "Yo" in SMS thread conversations when set to Spanish
- Unable to stream media thru some applications after updating to 3.70
- Email attachments are not displayed in the mail client
- Multiple Gmail accounts no longer sync after FroYo update
- Fix for battery discharge issue
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Downloads management- The Downloads application gives the user easy access
to any file downloaded from the browser, email,or another application

Note: HTC Sense updates are not included in this upgrade

Important Notes:
- The new software version is: 4.22.651.2
- Beginning 6/6, a notification will be sent to devices in stages. All devices
should receive the update notification within a 4 day period.
- Beginning 6/3, customers may manually check for and apply the update
- Refer to the HTC EVO Maintenance Release Blog for more detailed install instructions

from http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/69368?start=0&tstart=0

 

[Newblood]

Didn't see it mentioned, but now if you tap in a text field (i.e. text message) you get a cursor icon that you can select and drag with a magnify glass. Very handy!

 

[Jaysus]

also a bunch of app shortcuts display the android icon as opposed to the app icon... the work around is to re-add the apps.

 

[Boozer]

Didn't see it mentioned, but now if you tap in a text field (i.e. text message) you get a cursor icon that you can select and drag with a magnify glass. Very handy!

Yes, this is very nice.

 

[Deleted User]

I do apologize if someone has already posted ...but here is the "official" release notes...it appears some are expecting quite a bit more that what is included in this update.

HTC Evo Maintenance Release - 4.22.651.2 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Enhancements/Fixes:
- SMS are intermittently sent to wrong and seemingly random contact
- "Me" instead of "Yo" in SMS thread conversations when set to Spanish
- Unable to stream media thru some applications after updating to 3.70
- Email attachments are not displayed in the mail client
- Multiple Gmail accounts no longer sync after FroYo update
- Fix for battery discharge issue
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Downloads management- The Downloads application gives the user easy access
to any file downloaded from the browser, email,or another application

Note: HTC Sense updates are not included in this upgrade

Important Notes:
- The new software version is: 4.22.651.2
- Beginning 6/6, a notification will be sent to devices in stages. All devices
should receive the update notification within a 4 day period.
- Beginning 6/3, customers may manually check for and apply the update
- Refer to the HTC EVO Maintenance Release Blog for more detailed install instructions

from Sprint Community: 6/3 - HTC EVO Maintenance Release -...

I think many were hoping for some of the Sense 3.0 goodiness.

- SMS are intermittently sent to wrong and seemingly random contact

Have had this happen ... several times. VERY embarassing.


- "Me" instead of "Yo" in SMS thread conversations when set to Spanish

I understand there are a lot of Spanish speaking people using the EVO... kinda funny it's listed second as a "fix".


- Fix for battery discharge issue

Should be good. My battery/indicator has been acting odd at times. We'll see what happens.


- Downloads management- The Downloads application gives the user easy access

Very helpful, actually. Helps to clean up some crap. One thing I don't like is finding random/old/no longer used files when you uninstall an app. Hate that. At least this will pull up a lot (not all) of your downloads. For instance, it's not showing my Gmail Downloaded Attachments.



NETFLIX: BROKEN - Granted, only EVO 2.2 is listed as being supported - NOT 2.3.3. I even uninstalled, shut down (crashed on shut down), removed battery, inserted battery, restarted, installed Netflix, logged in, hit resume, still only plays for a second.

 

[Mr. Ed]

NETFLIX: BROKEN - Granted, only EVO 2.2 is listed as being supported - NOT 2.3.3. I even uninstalled, shut down (crashed on shut down), removed battery, inserted battery, restarted, installed Netflix, logged in, hit resume, still only plays for a second.

oh yes, forgot to answer that question...and it isn't the only one... you guys are going to find that a few or more of your apps are not ginger ready

 

[i.have.droid]

New keyboard or the same stock?

 

[Jaysus]

New keyboard or the same stock?

same Sense keyboard

 

[Kamen]

Now my Evo displays the Voicemail icon in the info bar. I cannot get the symbol to turn off. I have checked my voice mail, and there are no messages. I powered down, nothing,, I did a battery pull to no avail. Very weird....As for any changes,,,nothing drastic...

Go to Settings > Call > Clear Voicemail Notification to fix this. A few of us ran in to this issue and this is what fixed it.