Mine just finished installing. There are always going to be complainers because there is no such thing as the perfect phone. Some always want the next latest and greatest thinking it will be better, faster, or do more than the one they have. They will never be satisfied because they will never find the perfection they seek.

I guess I've been pretty lucky since I've downloaded the previous two OTA's with no major problems afterward. That may be because I seldom use all of the features this phone has, but it has always done what I need it to.

For some reason, either all of my music seems to have disappeared from my SD card, or the phone just isn't seeing it. I had it backed up, but I'll have to play with it later, I'm too tired right now.

RobB772

My update just finished. Checked if VM notification worked by calling from wifes iPhone and leaving myself a VM. Well my device showed I had missed a call but not that I had a VM waiting. It was there but no notification. Hope they did a better job with the dropping data problem I was having.

pat3332

After a couple of hours sleep for both me and the TBolt, my SD card has reappeared. Before it only showed Phone memory, but now is showing both Phone and the SD Card with my music . Everything does seem to be opening a little faster including the internet, but since it was fairly fast before, that could be my imagination. The main difference I've noticed is that I've always left both WiFi and 4G on and 4G use to over ride the WiFi, but now, my home WiFi is over riding the 4G. I also notice that when I open all of my apps, it now scrolls one page at a time instead of all of them flying by with one finger flick. So far, just minor changes, but I'll probably notice more as I have time to use the phone more. I work tonight, so I'll get a chance to see if the 4G connection is more reliable while I'm tethered to my laptop.

tattooedchick

Can anyone help me? When I got up at 5:30am this morning, the update was available on my thunderbolt. I did not hit the accept, reject or defer button, I just let the OTA screen on and put the phone down. I do not get good cell phone coverage here. I put the phone down and was going to do the update in town. When I get to town, the phone says no update is available. I pull the battery out of the phone and restart it and still no update available. The phone still says its running 2.2.1. How do I get the update now?

bearx31

I am still operating on v 1.13.605.7. I am quite happy with what I have, what is the advantage of switching to GB? I am still using skype. Will I be able to continue using it? I'm old and not vain enough to be impressed by speed and looks of UI so that is not a real consideration for me either.

Thanks for the help and info.

mtnc0001

No voicemail notifications on my Thunderbolt after updating...

kentman

Got it here. All is well.

easton0911

I thought Google Talk would now have video with GB? Do you have to turn it on somewhere???

Wildman

easton0911 wrote:
I thought Google Talk would now have video with GB? Do you have to turn it on somewhere???

You should have a update available after you installed GB update... Check for updates on market...

stargazer72460

I started the GB update this morning about 6 am and found out after the update was finished (about 45 minutes later) that there was a small problem (no voicemail notification) with the update. That is okay for now, I just hope they are going to fix that. I did find out that they have got the "dock mode" on this update. It does work automatically if you have the HTC desktop dock, if you have another type of dock (like the Seido one) the dock mode does not automatically start. I found an app on the Droid Market that will allow you to create shortcuts to programs and then it places them on one of your home screens. The app is called "Desktop VisualizeR" and it is pretty simple to use. If you get this app you will have to look (the program does it for you) for a file called "Dock Mode". You get to choose what type of icon you want to use also.

JimMLINY

If voice is acting up go to menu, settings, voice input & output, voice output test-to-speech settings and see if install voice data has been done, if grayed out fine, if not, install.

stargazer72460

JimMLINY, your solution did not help the voicemail notification. The GB update turned off the notification when you recieve voicemail, you get no audio or no pop-up number on the voicemail icon. The only way you can find out if you have voicemail is to click on the icon (I only have the regular voicemail, do not have visual voicemail).

UserID

I think I will sit this one out.

nascarbrat8388

I checked for the update last night after 11PM EST and had it, so far it works fine for me...I have noticed I am able to better text and not have the words get all messed up even if i pressed the space bar

Sborden

Has anyone installed the leaked version .2 and was able to get the newer OTA .3? I havent and want to know if i have to go download the RUU.

PJNC284

Most likely no since they usually only supply update paths from the latest "official" release.

Sborden

Thanks PJNC

nathang

Is it being rolled out to everyone at once or in stages?

I'm getting "No New Software Update Available" when I do Check New.

AZSALUKI

"supoesedly" this one was supposed to be available immediately, to everyone. something to do with how they pushed it...and they weren't going to do it in stages.....but i don't know?

nathang

I've tried 4g, 3g and 1x and keep getting No New Software Update Available.

Anroid 2.2.1

Baseband 1.39.00.0508w, 0.01.69.0510w_3

Kernel 2.6.32.21-g0606a3a

Build 1.66.605.2

Software 1.66.605.2

I don't know what the deal is when even people that are rooted say they are getting the notification.

I don't have task killer or juice defender installed.

Ann154

nathang wrote:
I've tried 4g, 3g and 1x and keep getting No New Software Update Available.

Anroid 2.2.1
Baseband 1.39.00.0508w, 0.01.69.0510w_3
Kernel 2.6.32.21-g0606a3a
Build 1.66.605.2
Software 1.66.605.2

I don't know what the deal is when even people that are rooted say they are getting the notification.

I don't have task killer or juice defender installed.

You have an earlier version. I have not completed the Gingerbread update so I am still on FroYo. Software version 1.70.605.0

dragon68

I am getting the No Updates Available also. Like before, hope don't have same troubles getting update. Will give a few days to see.

What is the overall reaction to GB? Legitimate kudos or complaints.

AZSALUKI

the voicemail notification is broken....for everyone. it's not just some. other than that, it looks pretty clean.

dragon68

AZSALUKI...thanks. Hopefully I get update without having to send them my info again. But nice to know they actually monitor the forum. Just in case.

B33

Azsaluki i allways thought gingerbread was supposed to be good :smileyindifferent: like at grandma's house but i'm getting to think it's starting to taste like sour Lemon's as >> as many phones it's affecting with these little issues. :smileywink: just a thought. :smileyhappy: B33

wubastard

mine is not showing an update . i have yet to see it doing an update. what can i do ?

AZSALUKI

B33 wrote:
Azsaluki i allways thought gingerbread was supposed to be good like at grandma's house but i'm getting to think it's starting to taste like sour Lemon's as >> as many phones it's affecting with these little issues. just a thought. B33

overall, i think it's pretty good....but i don't get many calls so the voicemail issue is no biggie to me. however, i can see where it would be a HUGE problem for many and i still can't believe the released this, knowing it was broke. as far as updates go though, GB for the tbolt has appeared to be smoother than most of the previous updates for any android device (including GB for other devices). froyo was a MESS on many devices and GB has been a mess on some of the older devices (X, incredible, etc). i would give this an A if VM notification worked.....but since it doesn't, i'd give it a B+

brostrom715

same here. it says there is no new software. cmon!!

cardx

After the update GTalk flashes on then immediately stops working and must be forced stopped. No front or rear camera; flashes to icon then immediately returns to home screen. When's the fix?

gina7289

Update Was cancelled supposedly because of issues.

DroidM

Got the Update A little after midnight the day it came out.

Performace wise phone seems to run alot smother and the batery life althou nothing to write home about is some what improved. SKYP works great over 4G, 3G and WiFi and with the FFC. I have not had any truble with G-Talk (Tride it once if you go under seting you have the option to alow video)

I Realy like the added quick seting tab in the notification pull down. Quite handy to have. Did not notice alot of added APs so no complaints there realy. The AP Draw alows me to sort between all APs, Down Loaded APs, Favorits, and VZW. My only complaint is that it's not customizable. My wifes Droid 2 can create new folder (Draws?) Id have loved to be able to do that.

The Car Dock AP is broken which is a pain but hopefuly will be adressed I dont' have the Voice Mail Glitch because i use G-Voice untill it gets fixed thouse dealing with it might want to consider third party options. There normaly free and easy to set up. Other then that no realy complaints for me.

gina7289

So is it still on or cancelled? Theres a post said cancelled before I put it here

AZSALUKI

gina7289 wrote:
So is it still on or cancelled? Theres a post said cancelled before I put it here

it wasn't pulled. people are still getting it.

edit: i just saw the post you are refering to. maybe they did pull the update.

DroidM

DroidM wrote:

Got the Update A little after midnight the day it came out.

Performace wise phone seems to run alot smother and the batery life althou nothing to write home about is some what improved. SKYP works great over 4G, 3G and WiFi and with the FFC. I have not had any truble with G-Talk (Tride it once if you go under seting you have the option to alow video)

I Realy like the added quick seting tab in the notification pull down. Quite handy to have. Did not notice alot of added APs so no complaints there realy. The AP Draw alows me to sort between all APs, Down Loaded APs, Favorits, and VZW. My only complaint is that it's not customizable. My wifes Droid 2 can create new folder (Draws?) Id have loved to be able to do that.

The Car Dock AP is broken which is a pain but hopefuly will be adressed I dont' have the Voice Mail Glitch because i use G-Voice untill it gets fixed thouse dealing with it might want to consider third party options. There normaly free and easy to set up. Other then that no realy complaints for me.

Update: Well when I tried the G-Talk Video Chat I simplty did it to see if it works. What i failed to notice is that it only worked with my back camera and not the FFC. Dose anybudy know of a work around for this?? I have looked in setting and found nothing and no option to switch the camera during the chat. SKYPE as I mentioned dose work great thou, but I have contacts that use both so Im hoping to find a way to get G-Talk to work...

Ann154

AZSALUKI wrote:
gina7289 wrote:
So is it still on or cancelled? Theres a post said cancelled before I put it here
it wasn't pulled. people are still getting it.

edit: i just saw the post you are refering to. maybe they did pull the update.

:smileysad: I went ahead and did a factory reset my phone this weekend and now my phone won't find the Gingerbread update. I know I rejected it earlier on the first day it was out so I don't know if that is the reason or if it really was pulled. I could even live with the broken VM notification and I use the standard basic VM. I am going to keep my phone fairly clean of apps for a while and see if the update come around again.

AZSALUKI

ann....they pulled it. too many complaints about the VM issue. you'll have to wait untill they push it again.

Ann154

Yeah, I kind of figured that was case. I did find out one thing that hasbeen bugging me since the last factory reset I did to the Thunderbolt. The boot animation is different for a phone that isn't setup at all versus one that is. If I have some time in the next week, I will see if I can trim the one video and post both videos to the community.

IHateDroid2

So I got an install notice last night on my cell at home I thought it was for one of my apps..... yea no it was for GB 2.3.... I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! It kills my battery, my phone is sooooo slow now, and it deleted all my texts!! I called Verizon and they can't do anything about it like normal......If I had been told the update would delete my texts I wouldn't have done it!!! I even called Motorola and they can put my phone back on the old version either.... AND I was told they Pulled the update for Droid 2 because of these issues.... so WHY was it sent to me??? He had no idea why I even got it because he said I shouldn't have.... Verizon needs to do WAY better on their customer service!!! They can do a backup assistance for contacts why not have it for all the info on ur phone?? so when they send out updates they shouldn't send out, you don't loose all your stuff......I am really starting to HATE verizon!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ann154

IHateDroid2 wrote:
So I got an install notice last night on my cell at home I thought it was for one of my apps..... yea no it was for GB 2.3.... I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! It kills my battery, my phone is sooooo slow now, and it deleted all my texts!! I called Verizon and they can't do anything about it like normal......If I had been told the update would delete my texts I wouldn't have done it!!! I even called Motorola and they can put my phone back on the old version either.... AND I was told they Pulled the update for Droid 2 because of these issues.... so WHY was it sent to me??? He had no idea why I even got it because he said I shouldn't have.... Verizon needs to do WAY better on their customer service!!! They can do a backup assistance for contacts why not have it for all the info on ur phone?? so when they send out updates they shouldn't send out, you don't loose all your stuff......I am really starting to HATE verizon!!!!!!!!!!!!

ONE > You posted your complaint in the Thunderbolt forum. There is a DROID & Droid 2 forum for news,issues and information on your Droid 2 phone. TWO > The Gingerbread update for the Droid 2 Global started rolling out to users on Tuesday if this article is any indication. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/18/droid-2-global-4-5-608-update-resumes-after-minor-delay/

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