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UPDATE: BGR says Motorola Droid 2.1 Update Delayed
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I didn't say that they did brick their phones, I said the ROM developers cannot be held accountable. There is a huge difference. If I were to release a ROM, and it worked fine for 95% of the people, but the other 5% had bricked phones, I could just shrug my shoulders. If Moto/Vezw does that, they have a lawsuit. Also, take into account the sheer differences in numbers. How many people actually rooted/installed custom ROMS vs the whole number of people who have a Droid. Your cross section of people that you are designing/programming for is in a whole other league
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A tipster is pointing the finger at Bitfone who actually manages the distribution of the updates for Motorola. We have seen problems with other OTA updates from Motorola (CLIQs to BRIQs) so this really isn’t that surprising. We wish Motorola and Verizon the best of luck, and hope this OTA goes out without issue.
From our anonymous tipster: “Not sure if you’ve heard, but the real reason for the latest delay on the Android 2.1 update for Droid phones is due to Motorola’s distribution vendor (Bitfone- now owned by HP). They are having capacity problems with a) the Bitfone application that distributes the updates and b) capacity issues with the current network infrastructure that hosts this application. I spoke to one of the engineers personally and they mentioned that Motorola reps have been “bugging them all day” because of the 3/18 commitment date.”
From our anonymous tipster: “Not sure if you’ve heard, but the real reason for the latest delay on the Android 2.1 update for Droid phones is due to Motorola’s distribution vendor (Bitfone- now owned by HP). They are having capacity problems with a) the Bitfone application that distributes the updates and b) capacity issues with the current network infrastructure that hosts this application. I spoke to one of the engineers personally and they mentioned that Motorola reps have been “bugging them all day” because of the 3/18 commitment date.”
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I heard from my best friend's sister's cousin's 3rd grade girlfriend's father's brother that they delayed it because Flash was ready and they were going to add that.
Or I heard it because I just said it out loud, which means I heard it
Or I heard it because I just said it out loud, which means I heard it
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I think I share the same sentiment as others on here....
WHY HASN'T VERIZON MADE THIS PUBLIC & APOLOGIZED.
Also, I have a hard time believing they found a "bug" in the software last night. They wouldn't have gone through the process of creating a roll out and what not if they were not 100% satisfied with the OS.
Which lends credibility to what folks are saying about the distribution. But how does a company that is owned by HP NOT have the power to push a 14 MB update to 1 mil or so users? That's troubling.
Still looking for Verizon to step up. Shame we have to rely on other sites for our info. Of course, then again, it's been that way since the upgrade was announced.
WHY HASN'T VERIZON MADE THIS PUBLIC & APOLOGIZED.
Also, I have a hard time believing they found a "bug" in the software last night. They wouldn't have gone through the process of creating a roll out and what not if they were not 100% satisfied with the OS.
Which lends credibility to what folks are saying about the distribution. But how does a company that is owned by HP NOT have the power to push a 14 MB update to 1 mil or so users? That's troubling.
Still looking for Verizon to step up. Shame we have to rely on other sites for our info. Of course, then again, it's been that way since the upgrade was announced.
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Eh people should just calm down. If you've ever coded software or been part of a bug test crew you'd know how many thousands of bugs can lie within there. Props to Verizon for catching it. If they released this and you all got screwed you'd be a lot more upset than waiting another week.
No one will die without the update
I completely agree but didn't wanna be the only one to post such a sentiment
I mean, seriously, yes I want 2.1 but I'll happily wait another day or week or month to get a copy of it with less bugs. (Some bugs are inevitable.)
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I believe a Windows Phone 7 Series device is the answer. We all know Microsoft never makes such amateur mistakes and produces the world's finest bug free software.
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Not that I want one, but this is something that Ipod owners do not have to deal with. One company, one phone. With Android, you have phone company, a carrier and a separate OTA update distributor. Verizon or Motorola should be destributing this update themselves and not some Bitrate company.
I do not think it was a last minute bug, I think that the update distributor probably could not carry the amount of updates. Verizon is to efficient to not have fully tested this update and find something wrong in the witching hour.
Oh well, we can complain, but not matter what we'll have to wait.
Be patient my friends!!!!
I do not think it was a last minute bug, I think that the update distributor probably could not carry the amount of updates. Verizon is to efficient to not have fully tested this update and find something wrong in the witching hour.
Oh well, we can complain, but not matter what we'll have to wait.
Be patient my friends!!!!
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If there really was a bug found, this isn't Verizon's fault. It's Motorola's fault. They make the software update, Verizon just tests it before they push it out. If you want to be angry with someone, it's much more Motor's fault.I think I share the same sentiment as others on here....
WHY HASN'T VERIZON MADE THIS PUBLIC & APOLOGIZED.
Also, I have a hard time believing they found a "bug" in the software last night. They wouldn't have gone through the process of creating a roll out and what not if they were not 100% satisfied with the OS.
Which lends credibility to what folks are saying about the distribution. But how does a company that is owned by HP NOT have the power to push a 14 MB update to 1 mil or so users? That's troubling.
Still looking for Verizon to step up. Shame we have to rely on other sites for our info. Of course, then again, it's been that way since the upgrade was announced.
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I completely agree but didn't wanna be the only one to post such a sentiment
I mean, seriously, yes I want 2.1 but I'll happily wait another day or week or month to get a copy of it with less bugs. (Some bugs are inevitable.)
Honestly I mean come on...years ago you didn't even GET ANY updates. I remember my FIRST cellphone. It was a Motorola ironically. It was like oval shape but tapered around the edged. Green screen with black letters lol. Totally terrible for texting. Moved on to an LG after that, then another, then another, then another...and now a Droid. That was 10 years ago...I've only had my Droid since January but I love it. Does a lot of great things.
Do I want the 2.1 update? Yep, but I'm gonna wait it out. This looks like it's not Verizon's fault either, so I wish people would stop bashing them.
**Via Engadget** From our anonymous tipster:
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Can you imagine HOW many people are at their computers like so:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
ROFL....oh this made my stomach hurt.i was eating a bagel reading this and i almost choked when i seen this.YOU SIR,have made my day.hats off to you
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LOL! Of course it's delayed. Nexus is releasing on 23rd and Incrediable in two week. Not withstanding the fact Google pulls the strings, but can expect no release until well after the release of these two phones. Why maintain the existing customer base, when you can churn it. They all wan't those new sales, not maintainence of aging products. Just think about it!
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But why do that? That's a little sadistic, if you ask me, after it's already been announced twice; and promised soon to boot. There really is nothing to gain from "blowing off" the current customer base.
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The Droid is only 3 months old. It still is better than a lot of other android phones. I doubt google is trying to do this.
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Not that im too mad since the update seems to be a bunch of stuff ive been using for months. I'm not very optomistic that the new kernel is going to make it it "lightning fast".
So many people bought the droid so they would be free from vzw's (apple like) ways of holding the consumer hostage. If it wanst for my job's contract, I would probably be on iphone or n1.
it's "get it now" all over again!!!!
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Verizon releases OTA. I'm sure they've got tons of guidelines and don't want to release a zip that anyone can crack. While they don't deter you from rooting (unlike Apple) it's the most "unlocked" and accessible phone I think I've ever used.
Apple releases their updates via iTunes right? Don't you HAVE to use it for that.
Apple releases their updates via iTunes right? Don't you HAVE to use it for that.
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The 2.0.1 update was like this... actually every Android update I've ever seen came the same exact way (including the 3 or 4 I got on my G1 over the past year). There is nothing really secret in the zip they are trying to hide. People are only getting it quicker.. they aren't hacking into a remote server and stealing secured code or something. It's really not a big deal.
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I could care less about this so called update there are custom roms out there with alot more on em anyway if it comes it comes if i doesnt o well..........Im just waitin for the flash player
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