The Samsung Behold II Update has started From Tmobile Forum

[kpatel]

Hey everyone this is posted on the tmobile forum here is the link The Samsung Behold II Update has started - T-Mobile Community

Below is what they stated

Hello Samsung Behold II Users,

In partnership with Samsung, T-Mobile has completed the software build for updating the Behold II to Android 1.6.

The deployment of this software has begun and will occur each night from 11pm to 6am PST, from June 21st to June 25th. The deployment may extend a little longer depending on network capacity, however no issues are expected.

In addition to the previously announced updates, there are several bug fixes included, resolving key issues that were provided via your feedback. Some of these resolved issues include:

• Unable to search contacts by last name.
• LCD flickering/static when unlocking the device.
• Memory card issues, including:

 

[2FR35H]

So if we never received the update previously we are basically screwed for getting 1.6?

 

[Ohgami]

So if we never received the update previously we are basically screwed for getting 1.6?

Just Odin the old update on and you should be set.

 

[silentbob]

I got my bh2 after the first update came out i think. I got it early april. Anyone know if I already have the first update on it or if theres a way i can check it? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[tritran18518]

Just Odin the old update on and you should be set.

where is the Old Update file for Odin ?

 

[spiz]

We seriously have to deal with Twiz for a week in hopes that we actually get the update? I wish they'd just make a download link for us. I can't wait to get rid of this stupid phone.

 

[2FR35H]

Just Odin the old update on and you should be set.

Yes but the problem I am seeing is if we didn't receive it before why would we magically receive this one?

 

[dctony2010]

In partnership with Samsung, T-Mobile has completed the software build for updating the Behold II to Android 1.6.

So does this mean that T-Mobile is responsible for creating the updates?

 

[psz]

Yes but the problem I am seeing is if we didn't receive it before why would we magically receive this one?

Well, you ODIN to the original OTA Update, and wait for the new OTA.

*IF* it doesn't appear this time, then you ODIN the NEW OTA Update once it's posted ;->


1.5 OTA Update:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-be...n-images-available-latest-t-mobile-stock.html

 

[derick90]

If you rooted, you don't need this. Rooting gives you 1.6 when you flash the rom. So essentially people who never rooted and were stuck with the broken touchwiz 2.0, stupid cube thing, and android 1.5 finally get what people who rooted have had for some time now.

Congrats T-Mobile/Samsung on leaving your customers out in the cold! Woo! I know almost everyone sold their behold 2's out of frustration and in need of a 2.x android, MT3G etc. Well the two/three of you out there who never rooted and kept your behold, enjoy your update.

 

[bdc]

If you rooted, you don't need this. Rooting gives you 1.6 when you flash the rom. So essentially people who never rooted and were stuck with the broken touchwiz 2.0, stupid cube thing, and android 1.5 finally get what people who rooted have had for some time now.

Congrats T-Mobile/Samsung on leaving your customers out in the cold! Woo! I know almost everyone sold their behold 2's out of frustration and in need of a 2.x android, MT3G etc. Well the two/three of you out there who never rooted and kept your behold, enjoy your update.

1) I've been running Take5 for a while, with no complaints, but want to give the "official" release a try, as the BlueTooth behavior in Take5 isn't quite as nice as with the 1.5 release with respect to automatically repairing with my car speakerphone. Google navigation and 1 application from my bank that requires 1.6 are the only reasons I care about going to 1.6+.
2) It's bad enough that Samsung is pissing all over the phone, without all the former BH2 owners also pissing all over it. We get it, you hate the phone and have moved on, so please... move on....

 

[behold_guy]

The thing with using the "official" update is that if ANYTHING does not work properly then you can have Tmo work on the issue. If they can not fix the phone over the phone they will send you a replacement. You don't have to send you phone in first they send you the replacement you swap phones and send it back. And my understanding is that if you receive several phone with issues then you may be able to swap for a different phone all together. I can not vouch for this as I have only read about this a while ago.

 

[euph_22]

We seriously have to deal with Twiz for a week in hopes that we actually get the update? I wish they'd just make a download link for us. I can't wait to get rid of this stupid phone.

You could install a different launcher in the meantime.

 

[spiz]

You could install a different launcher in the meantime.

Can't. Apparently one of the tips for receiving the updates is to not be using any home replacement apps.

July 21 needs to come faster.

 

[euph_22]

Yeah...I read that. Ouch.

Well only 28 more days till you can get a slightly less horrible form form of touchwiz.

 

[fallenturtle]

Can't you just wait for the rollout period to end and then ODIN back to root and request an update from the tower?

 

[behold_guy]

Can't you just wait for the rollout period to end and then ODIN back to root and request an update from the tower?

Don't think you can have root.

 

[spiz]

Don't think you can have root.

I think he meant Odin back to stock, and I'm still not sure if that works.

 

[brightsn]

Can't. Apparently one of the tips for receiving the updates is to not be using any home replacement apps.

July 21 needs to come faster.

Can't you just use your home replacement app until 9:00 PST and then turn it off and change TwLauncher to the default home? That's what I did last night, but I didn't get the update.

Do I need to completely remove Open Home and GDE from the phone to get the update?

Is it true that you need 3G to receive the update? It isn't listed in the recommendations from T-Mobile. Does anyone know for sure? Because, I don't have a data plan.

 

[spiz]

Can't you just use your home replacement app until 9:00 PST and then turn it off and change TwLauncher to the default home? That's what I did last night, but I didn't get the update.

Do I need to completely remove Open Home and GDE from the phone to get the update?

That's actually not a bad idea. I might do that. I'm not sure if you have to remove it, but I would assume you just need to not be using it. In all reality though, I doubt you even need to be using TWiz. Just a step to avoid in troubleshooting those who don't get it.

Is it true that you need 3G to receive the update? It isn't listed in the recommendations from T-Mobile. Does anyone know for sure? Because, I don't have a data plan.

I know you can be using Edge, but I'm not sure with your case and having to use WiFi. May want to ask tech support from TMobile.

 

[dreahdreah]

i think the update was tryin to push to my phone last nite, the screen kept flashing download failed please try again later..but since my service is off nothin happened. did it on gde and also the stock app

 

[nguyenmd]

do you have to keep the phone in the ON mode (not goes into Blank/sleep mode) to receive the update? thanks.

 

[euph_22]

do you have to keep the phone in the ON mode (not goes into Blank/sleep mode) to receive the update? thanks.

No, just as long as you don't power it off it should be fine (although based on the earlier OTA you're odds are better at a slot machine).

 

[Jesus = me!]

is it still gona have twiz? is it worth it ? has anyone gotten it yet? results? MAin question ! shud i keep bh_mans r12 galaxy rom or change to this one they just released. what do u think ? idk what to do . i think r12 better but dont the new update has a lot of updates? i mean this is only a 4 dAY THING plus idk yet cus i have a lot of apps and info that is important so i dont know anyways bye

 

[Jesus = me!]

if anyone gets it and has the gay twiz u shud asap get adw launcher!! the best launcher period !! beleieve me i got it!! super badass

and its free!!