Eris to v2.x, when?

[pea]

They may be updating the apps because 2.1 has been officially rolled out to so many phones now. There are a lot of Droids out there.

Updating the apps to make them 2.1 compatible is necessary with so many phones running it now. That doesn't necessarily mean it will be our turn any time soon. We can only hope.

well i just thought that they wouldve updated it to be 2.1 compatible a while back.

 

[Frisco]

Phandroid.com is saying that the Droid update should be completed by tomorrow. Maybe the Eris update will start soon.

Maybe.

But we Eris owners are going to have to be diligent about standing outside Verizon stores and questioning all who enter, "Are you going to purchase a Droid?"

If "Yes," or even, "I'm thinking about it" is the response, we must put them in a hammer-lock and roughly usher them back to their cars.

We don't want that Droid update to have to start again.


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[jeffgman]

Maybe.

But we Eris owners are going to have to be diligent about standing outside Verizon stores and questioning all who enter, "Are you going to purchase a Droid?"

If "Yes," or even, "I'm thinking about it" is the response, we must put them in a hammer-lock and roughly usher them back to their cars.

We don't want that Droid update to have to start again.


Not Sent from my Eris using Tapatalk

Very true. I am heading over to my local VZW store right now. We cannot let this Droid update continue any longer. It must end already.

 

[smacky]

Guess who's getting 4.0?

 

[paleodust]

Guess who's getting 4.0?

 

[Frisco]

Guess who's getting 4.0?

Fred? Pete? Joe? Margaret? Jane? Lloyd? Maurice? Stephen? Paul? Janet? David? Judy? Amanda? Sean? Barbara? Adam? Todd? Michael? Nancy? Wendy? Scott? Maury? Larry? Sam? Bob? Randy? Ken? Henry? Boris? Hariet? Theresa? Nicky? George? Betty? Charlene? Zack? Gwen? Hagg? Yammerfleep? Kolosheffenhyde?

 

[paleodust]

Fred? Pete? Joe? Margaret? Jane? Lloyd? Maurice? Stephen? Paul? Janet? David? Judy? Amanda? Sean? Barbara? Adam? Todd? Michael? Nancy? Wendy? Scott? Maury? Larry? Sam? Bob? Randy? Ken? Henry? Boris? Hariet? Theresa? Nicky? George? Betty? Charlene? Zack? Gwen? Hagg Yammerfleep Kolosheffenhyde?

Hey! I don't think you get that many guesses!

 

[lizardman162006]

i'm gonna guess uranus?

 

[Frisco]

Hey! I don't think you get that many guesses!

He never said stop. I just ran out of cousins.

 

[jayjay1122]

I've noticed that too. I hope so.

I know I routinely get app updates on my Eris, but I've noticed the past couple of days that I've had an unusually large amount of them. Do you think many of these updates are getting the different apps ready for 2.1?

+1 I have had at least 5 apps update since this weekend!

 

[laurentypo]

I know I routinely get app updates on my Eris, but I've noticed the past couple of days that I've had an unusually large amount of them. Do you think many of these updates are getting the different apps ready for 2.1?

My husband develops apps for the Droid & Eris, and it doesn't say anything about the 2.1 upgrade to the developers. I think it's just a coincidence.

 

[jayjay1122]

They may be updating the apps because 2.1 has been officially rolled out to so many phones now. There are a lot of Droids out there.

Updating the apps to make them 2.1 compatible is necessary with so many phones running it now. That doesn't necessarily mean it will be our turn any time soon. We can only hope.

Good Point! With so many phones running 2.1, it is probably just responsible app developers staying ahead of the curve and keeping their apps up with the times!

 

[smacky]

The iPhone!!!!!

 

[Frisco]

The iPhone!!!!!

[edit]

a-HEM: Yeah? So?

 

[paleodust]

The iPhone!!!!!

So what can i do now that i couldn't do before?

 

[ferrocene]

This just means there's only a few days left to root!, once you get OTA you no longer get root ((for now).

 

[vonedaddy]

Not that this will be news to anyone, but this is the answer I received from Verizon when I asked about the Eris 2.1 update...

Good Afternoon Mr. ****,



Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless through our website. My name is Michael and I would like to thank you for contacting us regarding an update for the HTC Droid Eris. I realize the importance of knowing when an update may be available for your device. I am delighted to assist you today.



Mr. ****, we currently do not have any information as to if and/or when the HTC Droid Eris can be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System. I truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For information regarding your device, you can visit this direct link to our website: Welcome to Verizon Wireless Support - Verizon Wireless Support



I wanted to take a moment to let you know about an exciting new service available on your device.



Skype mobile gives our Verizon Wireless customers the ability to talk with friends, family, and businesses around the world, without using your calling plan minutes.

Skype mobile application offers:

• Unlimited calling between 520 million Skype customers across the globe.

• Instant messaging within the application with other Skype contacts.

• Ability to stay connected by knowing when family and friends are available real time.

• All on America's Most Reliable Wireless Network.

Domestic calls using Skype mobile are billed according to the customer's calling plan. International calls using Skype mobile are billed according to Skype's International calling rates.

For more information about this exciting product, please visit the following link: http//phones.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile/



Mr. ****, in this email, I let you know that we currently do not have any information as to if and/or when the HTC Droid Eris can be updated to the Android 2.1 Operating System. I also let you know about Skype Mobile.



Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you today. I make it my personal goal to provide you with excellent customer service. Verizon Wireless appreciates your business since 2003. I hope this information has been helpful.



Sincerely,

Michael

Customer Service



If you have received this e-mail in error or are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by replying to this e-mail and deleting it and all copies and backups thereof. If you are the intended recipient and are a Verizon Wireless customer, this response is subject to the terms of your Customer Agreement.

 

[smacky]

So what can i do now that i couldn't do before?

I'll let you do the Google search and find out for yourself.

 

[sdlucky7]

I think it is a horrible tease that the e-mail Verizon sent me last week "introducing" me to my newly acquired Eris shows artificial screen-shots of the phone running Google Maps Navigation, and a nicer-looking Marketplace...

 

[razorclose]

I think it is a horrible tease that the e-mail Verizon sent me last week "introducing" me to my newly acquired Eris shows artificial screen-shots of the phone running Google Maps Navigation, and a nicer-looking Marketplace...

Shoot, the Eris doesn't even display in that landscape rotation...such nefarious deeds...

 

[dracozny]

Shoot, the Eris doesn't even display in that landscape rotation...such nefarious deeds...

I did not even notice the first time I looked at that photo.

 

[rgrant]

Alright guys...I can't believe this. I talked to my IDIOT buddy some more today. It is starting to sound more like the handcent update that just came through. He has no idea but the more questions I asked him refering to handset, the more it sounded like that's all it was. I'm not sure, and neither is he, but I'm betting that's what is was he saw. I didn't know how to admit it but I had to. I'm very sorry for yet another dumb ass post about 2.1. He made me sound like a moron on here and I hope you guys don't hold it against me. I didn't update handcent until later on this afternoon but as soon as I saw it...well, you know. Sorry guys. There will never be another frantic post about 2.1 from me ever again. I promise you that.

 

[jlrosell]

I dont hold it against you. You made it clear you werent sure what it was or if it meant anything. You didnt say anything that was untrue. Thanks for trying to notify everyone. Dont hesitate to do it again because maybe next time it will be legit!

 

[bikercr]

For what it's worth, just received by e-mail from VZW in response to question about when 2.1 will be released for the Droid Eris:

Dear.....:

Verizon Wireless has yet to obtain any credible feedback from Google, regarding the release of a 2.1 device firmware for the HTC DROID Eris ADR6200 Smartphones. Once available, the OS release will be automatically delivered to your handset for download and installation.

Based on the lack of available feedback, we are unable to advise of any projected time frame for any such release, as it may cause an unmet expectation.

The Droid operating system is proprietary software by Google. Thus, Google determines when any related updates will be available to which Droid operated Smartphones, and therefore cannot predict and or indicate when any such updates will be available on the HTC DROID Eris ADR6200 Smartphones. I apologize for any related inconvenience.

I have however, forwarded your concern to our Marketing Department for review, in hopes of expediting the 2.1 release for Verizon Wireless customers.

We appreciate you taking the time to contact us, and thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless. Should you have any questions or concerns about a Verizon Wireless offered product/service, please send a new e-mail from our website [www.verizonwireless.com/contactus] and include either the last four (4) digits of your Social Security Number or account password when submitting your inquiry for verification purposes.

Sincerely,

Stan
Verizon Wireless
Data/Voice Technical Service Coordinator
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[Blue218]

Should tell "Stan" that Verizon should make up it's mind about who's fault it is that they don't say WHEN 2.1 is gonna be released.....of course not Verizon's but is it HTC's or Google's?