• After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.

Motorola Droid X Android Gingerbread Update On May 10th?

Jump to latest Follow Reply
Sort by date Sort by votes
#27
Outlaw71 said:
You have got to be kidding!

Full Flash support, Wifi Hotspot and with the GPU tweaks they lowered max voltage from 64 (on 2.1) all the way down to 56, which greatly increased battery life while at the same time smoothing transitions and redraws considerably.... underwhelming???

Honestly, it was like getting a completely different device in the mail. That's how much it changed these devices.
Click to expand...


Nice answer....props for that!!!!!
 
Upvote 0
#28
Doit2it said:
Good! Been VERY happy with APEX 1.4.0 since I installed it. Unless I read in the forums the GB battery life is longer than 2 days, and the OS is as stable as APEX (no freezes or random reboots like I had with Froyo), I'll stay with APEX till I say bye to my X.
Click to expand...
I ran Apex, and was a little worried there was no update for GB. But, having taken the plunge, wow, forget Apex.

For the first time since I got this phone, I can show it to any iPhone user and not have to worry about screen rotation lags, glitchy GUI issues, or any other performance issue.

Froyo was underwhelming, but nice--it added features, but had some performance issues. GB adds a few nice enhancements but more importantly makes the whole dang platform run smooth as warm butter.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Doit2it
Upvote 0
#30
Caveman419 said:
I am wondering if the new Gingerbreak root exploit will work on the official GB when it is released?

Gingerbreak - RootzWiki
Click to expand...

It has been confirmed to work on the X and will most likely work with the OTA unless there is a major change between the latest leak and what will become the official release. If May 10th ends up being the date, there won't have been a lot of time to make major changes to the update.

The motoBlur version of GB is quite beautiful and I think that all but the most picky will be impressed by the update.
 
Upvote 0
#31
alprazolam said:
It has been confirmed to work on the X and will most likely work with the OTA unless there is a major change between the latest leak and what will become the official release. If May 10th ends up being the date, there won't have been a lot of time to make major changes to the update.

The motoBlur version of GB is quite beautiful and I think that all but the most picky will be impressed by the update.
Click to expand...

If this is the case, then I am becoming more hopeful. I'll still hold off until the early adopters are satisfied and there is confirmation that root and all the goodies therewith are not compromised. Thanks again to everyone who has posted with info on GB :D.
 
Upvote 0
#32
pm1066 said:
I ran Apex, and was a little worried there was no update for GB. But, having taken the plunge, wow, forget Apex....
Click to expand...


Thanks for the input. Maybe I will have to try the GB OTA when it comes out. If I don't like it, there's always Apex 2.0 which I'm sure Fab will insure runs on the official as well as the leaked GB.
 
Upvote 0
#33
pm1066 said:
I ran Apex, and was a little worried there was no update for GB. But, having taken the plunge, wow, forget Apex.

For the first time since I got this phone, I can show it to any iPhone user and not have to worry about screen rotation lags, glitchy GUI issues, or any other performance issue.

Froyo was underwhelming, but nice--it added features, but had some performance issues. GB adds a few nice enhancements but more importantly makes the whole dang platform run smooth as warm butter.
Click to expand...

Just wait until you put Apex on top of Gingerbread. It is in Alpha testing now and seems to be running very well. Should not be long until Fab is ready to release a public version.
 
Upvote 0
#37
Kevmueller said:
Just wait until you put Apex on top of Gingerbread. It is in Alpha testing now and seems to be running very well. Should not be long until Fab is ready to release a public version.
Click to expand...
Don't get me wrong--if Apex 2.0 does for GB what 1.4 did for Froyo, I'm all over it! I'm just saying right now, GB is so much smoother than Froyo that losing Apex 1.4 to get GB wasn't a problem.

Standard disclaimer: All this will be OBE 1-2 weeks after the OTA is out...
 
Upvote 0
#38
Outlaw71 said:
I'm casting my vote for 'pastry'.

But your are correct, since sweet treats are the theme, 'popcorn' certainly won't make the cut. What other choices are on the menu besides 'pudding' and 'pastry'?

'peanut butter parfait'?
Click to expand...

I dare not say out-loud what I'm thinking.

Standard disclaimer: All this will be OBE 1-2 weeks after the OTA is out...
Click to expand...

OK...you got me. Tried to figure out OBE but just can't place it. Help please?
 
Upvote 0
#41
Direct quote from the link:
"that we may not be so far away from having it available to everyone. When exactly is this "not so far away" date then? How does May 10th sound? We'll be keeping our fingers crossed on this"

Seriously, these threads/posts should be deleted from this forum. Look at what we're reading and creating hype from. "How does May 10th sound?" Really? Horseshit.
 
Upvote 0
#42
chmodx said:
Direct quote from the link:
"that we may not be so far away from having it available to everyone. When exactly is this "not so far away" date then? How does May 10th sound? We'll be keeping our fingers crossed on this"

Seriously, these threads/posts should be deleted from this forum. Look at what we're reading and creating hype from. "How does May 10th sound?" Really? Horseshit.
Click to expand...

Do you mind elaborating on why it's horseshit?

I know that putting a date on a verizon update is crazy because it almost never hurts but that takes the fun out of speculation. My advice to anyone who is holding on to this date is to take it with a GIANT grain of salt, because you will likely find yourself severely disappointed. No inside info here but I just know the history of how these things go down. That's why many of us just load the leaked, likely as close as you can get OTA on our phones and just don't worry about an official OTA.
 
Upvote 0
#43
alprazolam said:
Do you mind elaborating on why it's horseshit?

I know that putting a date on a verizon update is crazy because it almost never hurts but that takes the fun out of speculation. My advice to anyone who is holding on to this date is to take it with a GIANT grain of salt, because you will likely find yourself severely disappointed. No inside info here but I just know the history of how these things go down. That's why many of us just load the leaked, likely as close as you can get OTA on our phones and just don't worry about an official OTA.
Click to expand...


I think you answered your own question there. It's horseshit precisely because it cannot be relied upon. They throw out a date of May 10th with no source or backing at all. We can't count on that date. SO the date is horseshit. Piffle. flummery. Vapor date. Absolutely useless to anyone anywhere other than to increase tragically hopeful traffic to the site that threw it out.

How does April 30th sound? That's what I'm putting on my site. Come by and see!
 
  • Like
Reactions: jroc, Wally World, LaZeR and 1 other person
Upvote 0
#45
OriginalGeek said:
I think you answered your own question there. It's horseshit precisely because it cannot be relied upon. They throw out a date of May 10th with no source or backing at all. We can't count on that date. SO the date is horseshit. Piffle. flummery. Vapor date. Absolutely useless to anyone anywhere other than to increase tragically hopeful traffic to the site that threw it out.

How does April 30th sound? That's what I'm putting on my site. Come by and see!
Click to expand...

Yeah, here is the new time line! Spread the word.

End of the world 2012
2.3 on Droid X June 1st, 2011
Unlocked Bootloader, December 1st, 2011

It's true!
 
Upvote 0
#50
I got sick of waiting for the OTA, so I installed the leaked version. After a couple of minor glitches, I could NOT be happier! The phone is faster, smoother, more user-friendly, with DRAMATICALLY better battery life. Today for example, I had a 10 hr day, with 8 average length calls in/out...checking weather radar a cpl times an hr...on bank site and facebook a few times, and still had 80% battery life when I got home. I don't know if thats 50% better than before, but it's definite much better and very acceptable! Love it, love it, love it! :D

As always, SWYPE ROCKS!
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.

BEST TECH IN 2023

We've been tracking upcoming products and ranking the best tech since 2007. Thanks for trusting our opinion: we get rewarded through affiliate links that earn us a commission and we invite you to learn more about us.

Smartphones

Best Android Phones

See All
  1. Google Pixel 8 Pro Check Price
  2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Check Price
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Check Price
  4. Google Pixel 8 Check Price
  5. Samsung Galaxy S23 Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Early Access

Best iPhones

See All
  1. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Check Price
  2. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Check Price
  3. Apple iPhone 15 Plus Check Price
  4. Apple iPhone 15 Check Price
  5. Apple iPhone SE (2022) Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Apple iPhone 16 Early Access

Tablets

Best Tablets

See All
  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Check Price
  2. Apple iPad Pro (2022) Check Price
  3. Apple iPad Air (2022) Check Price
  4. Apple iPad Mini (2021) Check Price
  5. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Apple iPad Air 6 Early Access
  2. Apple iPad Fold Early Access

Laptops

Best Laptops

See All
  1. Apple Macbook Pro Check Price
  2. Apple Macbook Air (2023) Check Price
  3. Dell XPS 13 Check Price
  4. Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Check Price
  5. Dell Alienware m18 (2022) Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 Early Access
  2. Microsoft Surface Pro 10 Early Access

Televisions

Best TVs

See All
  1. Samsung The Frame TV Check Price
  2. Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN90C Check Price
  3. LG G3 OLED Check Price
  4. LG A2 OLED Check Price
  5. ROKU Plus Series Check Price
  6. Samsung S90C OLED Check Price
  7. SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Hisense 110UX ULED X TV Early Access

Game Consoles

Best Game Consoles

See All
  1. Nintendo Switch OLED Check Price
  2. Microsoft XBOX Series X Check Price
  3. Sony Playstation 5 Check Price
  4. Microsoft XBOX Series S Check Price
  5. Nintendo Switch Lite Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Early Access

Wearables

Best Wearables

See All
  1. Oura Ring 3 Check Price
  2. Apple Watch Series 9 Check Price
  3. Google Pixel Watch 2 Check Price
  4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Check Price
  5. Fitbit Inspire 3 Check Price
  6. Amazfit Amazfit Band 7 Check Price
  7. Apple Watch SE Check Price
  8. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Early Access

Smart Home

Smart Home Tech

See All
  1. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) Check Price
  2. Schlage Encode Smart Lock Check Price
  3. Amazon Blink Smart Cameras Check Price
  4. Google Nest Thermostat Check Price
  5. Phillips Hue Smart Lights Check Price

Upcoming

See All
  1. Apple Homepod Vision Early Access

Similar threads

ironass
Fold4 - MAY update
Replies
3
Views
2K
Smartphones
ironass
ironass
groston
Will this stop my phone from updating?
Replies
8
Views
851
Rooting
groston
groston
M
cant load android system, your data may be corrupt (motorola e7)
Replies
8
Views
3K
Ask a question
mikpike44
M
J
Help Android Unlock Business (HELP)
Replies
3
Views
3K
Android Lounge
Dannydet
Dannydet
Upvote 0
Samsung
  • Suggestion
Enter the New Era of Mobile AI With Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Replies
0
Views
188
Breaking News
Samsung
Samsung
Top Bottom
Back
Jump to latest Follow Reply
Jump to latest Follow Reply