GB OTA has started

ILoveMyDroid · Sep 28, 2011

At least skype video works I think. however my proximity sensor isn't working.

ride_k2 · Sep 28, 2011

ILoveMyDroid said:
At least skype video works I think. however my proximity sensor isn't working.

Skype does work for me, but I prefer Gtalk

So Effing LAME!

AustinTech · Sep 28, 2011

My phone seems much snappier and responsive. Very happy thus far.

wysts43 · Sep 28, 2011

My GTalk video works fine.... i dont know how to use the front camera though... or is that the issue that everyone is talking about????

rcrules · Sep 28, 2011

I have an old school MR2/clockwork 4.0.1.5/so warm... so snuggly... hboot Thunderbolt.

When I woke my phone up this morning there was a message about the update. If I recall correctly, it had a prompt that said it had an update available and had an "OK" button. It was counting down from 30 seconds where it said it was going to start the download. I powered the phone off.

Shortly after I powered the phone back on it started the download on it's own. I put the phone in Airplane mode and the download failed. I took it out of Airplane mode and watched a few minutes and nothing happened. A couple hours later the phone made a sound and it said the update had downloaded.

It gave me two choices. Update now or defer. It let me defer for 5 days. I wonder if I will be able to defer again in 5 days? Should I update to the latest leaked version?

Yeahha · Sep 28, 2011

rcrules said:
I have an old school MR2/clockwork 4.0.1.5/so warm... so snuggly... hboot Thunderbolt.

When I woke my phone up this morning there was a message about the update. If I recall correctly, it had a prompt that said it had an update available and had an "OK" button. It was counting down from 30 seconds where it said it was going to start the download. I powered the phone off.

Shortly after I powered the phone back on it started the download on it's own. I put the phone in Airplane mode and the download failed. I took it out of Airplane mode and watched a few minutes and nothing happened. A couple hours later the phone made a sound and it said the update had downloaded.

It gave me two choices. Update now or defer. It let me defer for 5 days. I wonder if I will be able to defer again in 5 days? Should I update to the latest leaked version?

You should flash the latest leaked rom, or a different custom rom or your phone will still try to install the update.

CharlzO · Sep 28, 2011

Downloaded mine now. Was expecting it to automatically install after downloading completed, but it didn't install until I went back to Check New, then it gave me the prompts to install / defer. Clicked on OK, installing now. We'll see how it goes.

MSUTigger · Sep 28, 2011

Applied the update just after midnight. Did anyone else lose their clock shortcut in the app drawer? Mine is gone. I can get there by searching for clock. Anyone know how to get the shortcut back?

Yeahha · Sep 28, 2011

MSUTigger said:
Applied the update just after midnight. Did anyone else lose their clock shortcut in the app drawer? Mine is gone. I can get there by searching for clock. Anyone know how to get the shortcut back?

The shortcut was removed. You can make a clock widget and press on it to launch the clock.

joelstitch · Sep 28, 2011

10pm here in Minneapolis, MN and I still can't get the update!

CharlzO · Sep 28, 2011

MSUTigger said:
Applied the update just after midnight. Did anyone else lose their clock shortcut in the app drawer? Mine is gone. I can get there by searching for clock. Anyone know how to get the shortcut back?

Strangely...I see this. I use Go Launcher, and it's still in my list of apps THERE, but on the stock one, nothing. However, on the Stock UI, if you hold down, and go to add a Widget, it's there as a widget as normal. If you add a clock widget and then click it from your screen, it takes you into the clock app. But the app itself, I can't seem to find on the App drawer anywhere. So far, that's the only way I've found on the Stock to access it. Again, on Go Launcher, it's in my app drawer as normal. Very weird.

So far, I can say I'm fine with the update so far. Skype front video, FINALLY. I don't use Google Talk with video or anything, so that's not a big deal for me. I can easily not worry about that until they patch it. As for the Voicemail.. I do get a notification on it, but I don't have an indicator on my VM icon. I do use Go Launcher though, and Go SMS, so...that might be part of it. As long as it at least notifies me of a message, it'll be fine for me, since I rarely get calls. I did notice that just opening the call list didn't automatically clear the missed call indicator - I had to click on Clear from the status bar. Again, that may be just a Go Launcher thing, I dunno. Haven't tested it completely in Sense.

EDIT: Yeahha beat me to the clock thing

joelstitch · Sep 28, 2011

scotty85 said:
you cannot use that method after the OTA,even if you wanted. its temp exploit has been patched in GB. you could use it now,but its outdated. if wanting to learn how to use ADB,go for it-we will help

if you just want to be rooted, use revolutionary,you wont lose any data.

Revolutionary

i personally would root now. if you do not install clockwork,you can let the OTA happen,and very easily root after.

Sweet I just followed the instructions and everything went well. How do I know if Im rooted?

Pred-a-tor · Sep 28, 2011

Download an app called Root Check from the market.

Danny_Boy82 · Sep 29, 2011

meandmydroid said:
The Verizon page yesterday stated: "New Desktop User Interface" in the "Emhancements" list....guess I'm just confused? I'm just not seeing the changes...

I discovered last night (recieved the OTA yesterday) when I put my phone on the media dock, to use my phone as an alarm, that the whole desk top layout had changed. Maybe this is what verizon ment by "new desktop user interface"?

I have not had a chance to go in and mess with it, but stock is a slide show of images (I guess the images came with the update) a spot for friend stream, and a spot for for the time/date/weather, and a spot for a calendar.

jmc55 · Sep 30, 2011

9/30 9pm

no update in the dc area yet.

Yeahha · Sep 30, 2011

jmc55 said:
9/30 9pm

no update in the dc area yet.

It looks like the OTA has been stopped until they get done fixing the VM notification bug, so your wait just got longer

panther2469 · Oct 1, 2011

What about us that downloaded the bug version, will we be able to redownload the fixed version of GB

scotty85 · Oct 1, 2011

I'm sure the updated vm fix will have a new version number,and it will install in place of 1.70.605.0 or 2.11.605.3 to take care of those that got a bAd update,and those still on mr2.

BoostDeuce · Oct 1, 2011

Battery life is much better for me with GB

joelstitch · Oct 1, 2011

Still no update in Minneapolis, MN. I wonder when it will be available

. I really need to use Skype with front camera and I cant until my phone gets the update :mad:

SeekerOfTheWay · Oct 2, 2011

I got the Gingerbread update, automatically, and the battery life Is better. Skype is awesome too.

I use Google Voice for voicemail so no complaints there.

JustinHEMI · Oct 5, 2011

10/5 no update here. I didn't realize there was an update until I check the forums today (been a week or so). Tried the "check new" but it says "no new available."

Any thoughts?

sinclac · Oct 5, 2011

JustinHEMI said:
10/5 no update here. I didn't realize there was an update until I check the forums today (been a week or so). Tried the "check new" but it says "no new available."

Any thoughts?

It's been pulled for now.

Gnoop · Oct 5, 2011

sinclac said:
It's been pulled for now.

And it sounds like it was for the best.

Buddha64 · Oct 5, 2011

Gnoop said:
And it sounds like it was for the best.

No... Not at all.

I got it and aside from the minor inconvenience of the VM notice (available still through Messages/Voice Mail) battery life increase alone made it worth it.

GB OTA has started

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