It's official - VM is getting Froyo 2.2

GAMESHARQ · Jan 11, 2011

According to their latest Tweet:

Virgin Mobile USA (virginmobileus) on Twitter

Intercept users on Virgin Mobile will be getting 2.2 this Spring!

magohn · Jan 11, 2011

one80oneday said:
Better late then never, but never late is better...

I suppose I can go ahead and flash the Sprint update now and deal with the issues until VM update is available.

That is good news. I would also follow your actions but:

1. In Spring, how do I go back to 2.1 so ican get the "official" update?
2. How difficult is it to use the Spring update now?
3. How possible is it that I brick my new 2.1 phone?

Thanks!

harvickchick · Jan 11, 2011

Sweet

MadBroke · Jan 11, 2011

Spring!?!? :mad:

harvickchick · Jan 11, 2011

Hey, we're at least getting it. Be happy lol

biggpat86 · Jan 11, 2011

im hella excited for the 2.2 update. froyo here we go!

kcmartz · Jan 12, 2011

What the ****? Spring? Wow. Samsung/VM suck as bad as Motorola/Cliq updates!

GAMESHARQ · Jan 12, 2011

Personally, I'm just happy we are getting it. I was worried for awhile that we wouldn't ever get it.

Good things come to those who wait.

Eldin10 · Jan 12, 2011

GAMESHARQ said:
Personally, I'm just happy we are getting it. I was worried for awhile that we wouldn't ever get it.

Good things come to those who wait.

i konw ur exactly right and sprint was impationt and they got a messed up update and hopefully ours will be ok lol hope we can use hotspot for free

jagossel · Jan 12, 2011

Eldin10 said:
... hope we can use hotspot for free

I would highly doubt that Virgin Mobile would be that kind; especially when they are offering their version of MiFi (for me, it's not worth $40/month and the initial $150 as I don't travel all that much).

Like I have said before, I will go ahead and wait it out until Spring and see what happens. Hopefully, Virgin Mobile will get their act together before launching an update.

JonIndie · Jan 13, 2011

Eldin10 said:
i konw ur exactly right and sprint was impationt and they got a messed up update and hopefully ours will be ok lol hope we can use hotspot for free

what happened with their update?

I heard it was released in the beginning of jan.. but not sure why.

sfollenius · Jan 14, 2011

I will just be happy to run apps from SD!

grayson73 · Jan 14, 2011

I was planning to root my phone this weekend. Should I wait for the 2.2 update instead? How much of a pain will it be to un-root (assuming I have to) to get the update when it comes out?

kevinkrg6 · Jan 15, 2011

Wow. This sucks. I already rooted and flashed my intercept, and I did a one-click flash/root, which consisted of hooking up my phone and clicking a button.

But SERIOUSLY Virgin:

By the time this comes out everyone else will have 3.0!!! :mad:

kcmartz · Jan 16, 2011

kevinkrg6 said:
Wow. This sucks. I already rooted and flashed my intercept, and I did a one-click flash/root, which consisted of hooking up my phone and clicking a button.

But SERIOUSLY Virgin:

By the time this comes out everyone else will have 3.0!!!

Ummm.... 3.0 is developed for Tablets only. 2.4 is what you probably mean.

grayson73 · Jan 16, 2011

kevinkrg6 said:
Wow. This sucks. I already rooted and flashed my intercept, and I did a one-click flash/root, which consisted of hooking up my phone and clicking a button.

But SERIOUSLY Virgin:

By the time this comes out everyone else will have 3.0!!!

So you're saying that I should wait on rooting?

kcmartz · Jan 17, 2011

Yes, I would. Once we get 2.2, temp root (if dont want perm) and remove the 2-3 VM bloatware. Then use titanium backup to backup phone (just in case) and cache mate free to clear cache. I temp root every once in a while to clear that cache.

EdAndInn · Mar 15, 2011

It is almost here!

-))

According to Virgin Mobile USA Twitter account, Samsung Intercept should receive Android 2.2 (Froyo) upgrade around 3/25/2011.

The actual Virgin Mobile USA Twitter account text is as :

"We know you have been asking for specifics on when VM will be getting the update to Android Froyo 2.2….it will be available about 3/25."

chemi · Mar 25, 2011

it 3/25.......where's the update :mad:

Hooligan77 · Mar 26, 2011

It's been puched back to April 4th... and it isn't all going to happen in 1 day, may take a few days before you get your update.

EdAndInn · Mar 31, 2011

I read somewhere that it will be rolled out in waves. What that means that upgrade available notifications will be sent to few thousand subscribers per day starting April 1st week (Could start April 1 or April 4). The upgrade will be rolled out in this manner during entire April.

I request to the people who receive upgrade notification from Virgin Mobile USA or Google, please please post immediately on this forum or any other form of your liking. That way those who do not want to wait for notifications can try the following manual upgrade steps:

Can’t wait to receive the OTA prompt? Try the steps below to update manually.

Backup everything on your phone before you do any upgrade steps. Also, please read feedback on Forums from other people who already installed Froyo (Android 2.2) on their Virgin Mobile USA Samsung Intercept phones.

From the Home screen, press Menu
Tap Settings
Flick down on the screen to scroll down; tap About Phone
Tap System updates > Update Firmware or Update Android
The device will check for updates
Follow instructions to install the update

harvickchick · Mar 31, 2011

that would work if mine didn't tell me my system was up to date haha

Empris Altar · Apr 3, 2011

Hello Jorell, We delayed the update due to issues with the 2.2 software and we are pushing to get the update by the end of the month. ^ML

10 minutes ago on thier facebook.

Hooligan77 · Apr 4, 2011

harvickchick said:
that would work if mine didn't tell me my system was up to date haha

Same here!

Much Fail going on currently with update of 2.2!

GAMESHARQ · Apr 4, 2011

End of the month? Damn that sucks!

It's official - VM is getting Froyo 2.2

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