are we ever getting gingerbread?
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brotherswing
Android Expert
Why is this ridiculous? LG and Virgin Mobile have no obligation to update our phones to Gingerbread. That isn't an issue of support, it's an upgrade. Our phones were designed before GB was released, therefore we aren't entitled to the upgrade. If they decide to release an update for us, it's because their being nice, not because they automatically have to. And yes, I do think we'll get it, if we are patient. If you don't want to wait, then root your phone like I did. If you don't want to root, then wait. LG and VM aren't on these boards, griping about it here won't make any difference.
AndyOpie150
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If you understood Virgin Mobile's business strategy,you would realize an over the air update that costs them money( they have to pay for the development,pushing the update,etc.), ain't gonna happen. If gingerbread comes out it will be on a new phone.
McNerdius
Well-Known Member
I totally get that VM customers are not Sprint customers, and i really don't give a rat's anus if i never get gingerbread [i'm coming from an assurance wireless kyocera candybar POS that reboots every time i touch the volume up key]
BUT i do have one question regarding VM's costs and such associated with the upgrade.
The Optimus S has Gingerbread, no ? It's been just about 3 months or so now. [not that that's applicable really.] What would need to be done by VM/otherwise to move it to the V ? Honest question ! It seems like it'd take minor VM-specific tweaks and the push itself... But then i really have no clue :-/
benslgdroid
rockstar
Some of the software changes made at request of virgin mistakenly broke the over air update function and is not fixable so there will not be an official gb update.
tli
Android Enthusiast
Ben is right, but even if our OV wasn't crippled, the chance of an official update from VM is very slim if at all. Here's a couple of interesting articles that offers some insights on Android updating:
Android owners getting stiffed on OS updates, study claims | Digital Media - CNET News
AppleInsider | Motorola, Sony Ericsson explain to customers why they won't get the new Android 4.0 for months
FYI.
Android owners getting stiffed on OS updates, study claims | Digital Media - CNET News
AppleInsider | Motorola, Sony Ericsson explain to customers why they won't get the new Android 4.0 for months
FYI.
AndyOpie150
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Interesting. This would indicate they did make an attempt. I stand corrected.
Petrah
Psychotic Female
Never say never, Andy. People said the exact same thing about the Intercept getting updated. Granted it wasn't to the latest version, but it did indeed get an update. And that's the biggest piece of crap android that they have, so I wouldn't discount the OpV for an update.
brotherswing
Android Expert
Uh, ever play with a Motorola Citrus? That craptastic lump of polypropelene, silicon, and hatred makes my wifes Intercept look like a Galaxy IIs!Never say never, Andy. People said the exact same thing about the Intercept getting updated. Granted it wasn't to the latest version, but it did indeed get an update. And that's the biggest piece of crap android that they have, so I wouldn't discount the OpV for an update.
Petrah
Psychotic Female
The Wikipedia entry on the LG Optimus family of phones claims that on December 4 Virgin Mobile announced that the Optimus V would get 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 in mid 2012. However, there is no citation for this information, so I'm quite suspicious.
brotherswing
Android Expert
hiwatt
Android Enthusiast
Yeah, well according to Wikipedia, I was the king of France in 2008. So there ya go
Petrah
Psychotic Female
I hear that.
Get her the Slider then? For the love of all that is holy, the woman deserves a decent phone!
And these mid 2012 rumors? I keep phones forever, and even I probably won't still have this thing then...
brotherswing
Android Expert
Last night I flashed it with bROM 1.3 and it's already much better. I'm sorry, I know you're not a fan of rooting, but we just don't have the money for upgrades. Chances are we will have both of these phones until they're so old they won't even power on anymore. That's why my laptop is held together with duct tape. I wish that was a joke.
benslgdroid
rockstar
Heard that's good. It does have a 1% battery mod. Sorry for side track, inside joke.
brotherswing
Android Expert
I hear ya about the money...I was half joking when I said I probably wouldn't have my V by mid-2012, only 'cause the thing is pissing me off so much the last few days it's taken all my resolve not to throw it against the wall.
It's not that I'm not a fan of rooting; just a fan of whatever works for each person, and up til now not rooting has worked really well for me. I'm starting to rethink that, maybe (see above, lol). Now don't everyone start bugging me at once.
I'm still not doing it until my warranty is up, if ever.
brotherswing
Android Expert
That is a fair point of view. If you decide to take the plunge, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I'm just the kind of tinkerer that just can't leave well enough alone. Ever.
benslgdroid
rockstar
I hear ya about the money...I was half joking when I said I probably wouldn't have my V by mid-2012, only 'cause the thing is pissing me off so much the last few days it's taken all my resolve not to throw it against the wall.
It's not that I'm not a fan of rooting; just a fan of whatever works for each person, and up til now not rooting has worked really well for me. I'm starting to rethink that, maybe (see above, lol). Now don't everyone start bugging me at once.
My 90 day warranty was up as well
Petrah
Psychotic Female
Now don't everyone start bugging me at once.
No worries, /hugs.
I figure if/when you're ready you'll poke your head in the rooting forums and give us a holler.
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