Gingerbread 2.3 was here, then gone, now it's back

Mungus · Nov 17, 2011

Worked perfectly here too. Question? What did 4.08 patch

highvolts · Nov 17, 2011

Jerethi said:
This appears to be working for a number of folks:

Second GB Update/Patch Won't Reboot Issue - SOLVED! - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

SOLVED is right.

Thanks!

Droidin · Nov 17, 2011

Got the first update Tuesday, installed with no issues. The second showed up yesterday and installed with no issues.

tbcurtis · Nov 17, 2011

mitchellpaul said:
Does anyone know how to retrieve contacts through the Verizon backup assistant? I'm getting prepared for a reset.

I also recommend using Google for contacts as well. But if you still have any phone contacts backed up with Backup Assistant, I suggest exporting all your contacts from Backup Assistant, and importing them on Google. You can export them via the Backup Assistant website, once you export them, delete them from Backup Assistant. Then import them into google, use the merge tool to find duplicates and your in business! Just make sure when you add a new contact make sure the contact type is Google and not Phone. And make sure you skip backup assistant setup on the phone. Hope this helps!

iowabowtech · Nov 17, 2011

Lol at the full /cache epiphony. I've been saying this was the problem since the first few people were getting the update.

MedfordMan · Nov 17, 2011

Jerethi said:
This appears to be working for a number of folks:

Second GB Update/Patch Won't Reboot Issue - SOLVED! - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

This worked for me on the 2nd try. After the first try, I was told AGAIN that I did not have enough space. (my cache had been cleared). So I deleted enough apps to get me to 500 mb free, and I pulled my sd card. I then did the h boot thing again, and when I went to check for software updates, the uipdate was already being downloaded. Just rebooted and I everything worked.

cmerrtt · Nov 17, 2011

Got the first update on Tuesday morning and went to work where we don't have cell service. I turned off my phone thinking it will be there to install after work - no such luck. Spoke to Verizon and all they can say is that my phone has received it, although it still shows 2.2 and to just wait at least 48 hours. Ok - 48 hours have come and gone. Any other advice as to getting the first update?

mitchellpaul · Nov 17, 2011

I did a factory reset & now I have the old market, which is a good thing because I didn't like the look of the updated version. Also, like many others, my app drawer stays open after selecting and exiting an app. Maybe it's suppose to do that, so if you exit one and want to go straight to another one, it's one less step. Not sure yet though. Anyone else experience this with the app drawer?

ccoager · Nov 17, 2011

If I choose to install system update and reboot, it counts down to 0 to reboot and nothing happens? Any fix for this?

nytroutbum · Nov 17, 2011

The first OTA came and went and I didn't install. How can I get it again? I've tried changing dates, times, checkin, reboot.....all to no avail. Is there a surefire solution?

euph_22 · Nov 17, 2011

ccoager said:
If I choose to install system update and reboot, it counts down to 0 to reboot and nothing happens? Any fix for this?

Second GB Update/Patch Won't Reboot Issue - SOLVED! - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

mitchellpaul · Nov 17, 2011

nytroutbum said:
The first OTA came and went and I didn't install. How can I get it again? I've tried changing dates, times, checkin, reboot.....all to no avail. Is there a surefire solution?

You'll either have to wait until it's pushed again, try the link, or a factory reset does the trick. A FR is like a brand new phone, so amazing!

nytroutbum · Nov 17, 2011

mitchellpaul said:
You'll either have to wait until it's pushed again, try the link, or a factory reset does the trick. A FR is like a brand new phone, so amazing!

Thanks, but I had to do a FR about a month ago. No fun, lost data, and I'd like to aviod that. Which link are you referring to?

ccoager · Nov 17, 2011

euph_22 said:
Second GB Update/Patch Won't Reboot Issue - SOLVED! - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

Already tried this, no luck.

elchap09 · Nov 17, 2011

Been lurking around enjoy reading and learning from you all! Thank you for all your help especially with the GB updates on my Dinc!!!

Followed the suggestions of clearing the cache and moving my date ahead a year and I now have 4.08 and so far so good! Thank you again!

Willtrvl · Nov 17, 2011

I want to thank you guys also, It worked for me after removing my sd card.

cubswin · Nov 17, 2011

Received 1st update, 2nd update came 3x (1st: Not enough space, 2nd-3rd-came, counted down, nothing happened). Now I have followed today's posts and cleared cache, checked in and set the date forward a year, and it has not returned for another try. Just wait? PS, I have at least 525MB free on internal storage, is that enough? Should I remove the SD card before taking the update?
Thanks!

ccoager · Nov 17, 2011

cubswin said:
Received 1st update, 2nd update came 3x (1st: Not enough space, 2nd-3rd-came, counted down, nothing happened). Now I have followed today's posts and cleared cache, checked in and set the date forward a year, and it has not returned for another try. Just wait? PS, I have at least 525MB free on internal storage, is that enough? Should I remove the SD card before taking the update?
Thanks!

I'm in the same boat. Been sitting at "Rebooting now..." for over 10 minutes. It's not doing anything.

cubswin · Nov 17, 2011

I wish I was stuck at rebooting (not really), but I cannot get the 2nd update!

carylev · Nov 17, 2011

could somebody tell me if there is an easier way to clear the cache other than going into each application individually in the manage applications tab? thanks!

waynester · Nov 17, 2011

cubswin said:
Received 1st update, 2nd update came 3x (1st: Not enough space, 2nd-3rd-came, counted down, nothing happened). Now I have followed today's posts and cleared cache, checked in and set the date forward a year, and it has not returned for another try. Just wait? PS, I have at least 525MB free on internal storage, is that enough? Should I remove the SD card before taking the update?
Thanks!

I was pretty much in same boat as you,
I went thru and deleted until I was over 500MB free, cleared cache using the hboot method, 'set date forward one month' route after wiping cache, then did the check for update took a few tries but it finally worked.

Massive power drain after it was complete, though that seemed to be due to all the auto updates and sync the phone was completing.
AT the very least I figure several apps will need re-tweaking in the power management and location aware area

jikhead · Nov 17, 2011

I'm done trying all this stuff. I'll just wait to see if it comes around again on it's own. I do like the "refreshed feel" of the phone thought, after the factory reset. Either way, I'll be carrying a Nexus shortly anyway.

Jerethi · Nov 17, 2011

For several reasons, I am considering a factory reset to get all of the recent patches to install on my phone. Can anyone who has successfully done this provide step-by-step instructions on how to do this? In particular, I'm wondering whether the updates automatically pop up after the reset completes or whether I still have to go fiddling with the phone's date/time. Also, do I need to activate it before the updates pop up?

Many thanks for the help.

jfunk · Nov 17, 2011

carylev said:
could somebody tell me if there is an easier way to clear the cache other than going into each application individually in the manage applications tab? thanks!

https://market.android.com/details?...1bGwsMSwxLDUwMSwibW9iaS5pbmZvbGlmZS5jYWNoZSJd

waynester · Nov 17, 2011

carylev said:
could somebody tell me if there is an easier way to clear the cache other than going into each application individually in the manage applications tab? thanks!

There was a link to "app cache cleaner" on previous page or just search for it in market.

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