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Android 2.2 date??? Hello... Anyone at Verizon???

HTC released the source for Android 2.2 with Sense for the Incredible already, and yet no word on when Verizon will start the OTA update. Why? How? If Sprint can to it for the HTC Evo, and Verizon can't, why am I paying so much extra for their complacency? I might as well just switch to Boost mobile if I wanted this crappy customer service, and save some $$$ in the process.

-Future ex-Verizon customer

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unknown

I have been fairly patient also. However, the MAJOR update will come when it will come. We all have to understand that VZ has very strict testing policies in place and it takes time.....yet don't be surprised to see bugs or something still slip through. It happens all the time with VZ.

I do hope its really soon because Google is announcing new features and such that will only work with Froyo. Inc customers have been getting bad hands lately with constant shipping delays, malfunctioning units and such. I hope VZ doesn't make the Inc the last device to get Froyo. What I'm not understanding too is that the EVO got Froyo already and its not really that much different then the Incredible.

I wish VZ would start talking.

AZSALUKI

there's other threads that discuss this in much more detail. however, the short story is, like the post above said, vzn is MUCH more strict with their testing policies. EVO is already working on fixes for the MANY bugs the update has. VZN will have issues, but not nearly as many as sprint. that is what you pay more for. the network/coverage and quality care. all providers have their issues but vzn is still the best, and charges accordingly. would you rather them push the update and let you spend a frustrating few weeks waiting for all of the fixes...or just wait until they can get it as close to right as they can? EVO got the update because sprint doesn't care if the update's good or not.

Ryan3406

I personally think it is ready to go they have just been holding out for the Droid 2 release so that the majority of the media is focused on their new device rather than a mixture of Droid 2 and 2.2 updates for current devices. Which gives you a good idea of where we stand. But at some point I would think keeping current customers happy would trump gaining new customers, but I guess not.

If this is not a business decision then we have a bigger problem. If the hold up is due to Verizon's strict testing policy and procedures then they have are to big and need to get back to their roots and place the customer first. As an Incredible owner I feel like the red-headed stepchild right now.

I guess we will find out when newer versions are released in the future if the delay was due to the Droid 2 or Vzw's P&P's. I have been fairly patient to this point but if Verizon doesn't speak up by early next week then I will seriously consider alternative carriers in the future. I don't like being ignored.

pax7

Yep. Android 2.2 really needs to happen soon for the Incredible! I also cannot understand the logic of Sprint's EVO and now VZ's new Droid 2 shipping with 2.2 while Incredible users must wait until - forever?! I spent a good bit of time with tech support at both VZ and HTC this afternoon. HTC says VZ is not releasing Android 2.2, while VZ is saying HTC is causing the delay. This is particularly frustrating to me since 2.2, along with many great new features, will allow users to transfer all their downloaded apps to their SD card. My first Incredible, while a wonderful phone, had a minor cosmetic defect. VZ immediately sent out a new replacement unit. Problem is, the new phone is still in the box because there is no easy way to transfer all my seven (7) full screens of apps. Android 2.2 will allow this easy transfer. The VZ tech support rep I spoke with today suggested I "...write all the apps down and call the providers of the paid apps and inform them I'm transferring phones and have paid for the apps and ask to transfer my fees for their downloaded apps to the replacement phone" With Android 2.2 this would not be necessary, since all apps can be transferred to the SD card then to my new replacement Incredible - making a very easy phone swap. Get your act together VZ and bring Android 2.2 to Incredible users ASAP!

Sborden

Geez, this is beyond ridiculous..............

Cmon Big Red Get a move on!

"Can you hear me now?" .................................Obviously not :smileymad:

FramCire

I have spoke to HTC and they have yet to blame Verizon. They say it is in the work but they dont know the time frame.

Verizon doesnt blame HTC either.

Bottom line is that this is an enhancement and VZW/HTC want to get it right. I dont mind THIS delay.

HOWEVER, the update with the fixes should be out by now!!!!!!!!!! Why is an enhancement slowing down FIXES!!!

kharpster

If you download the astro file manager from the market place you can back-up your applications to your SDCARD! When you get your new phone, install astro file manager and then do a restore from your SDCARD and you should good to go...

izgil

August 18 is the release date.

mlee01

VZN is not doing their due diligence to keep our products updated..unless you get on the Motorola fan wagon. I find the INCR a great choice, but I am being hindered from receiving and using key enhancement. Had I known that VZN was going to turn their back on HTC products, I would have chosen a differently..like another carrier that is willing to back the products they sell..could you imagine if DELL blocked MicroSoft updates because they felt it may need a little more testing?

FramCire

.could you imagine if DELL blocked MicroSoft updates because they felt it may need a little more testing?

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Ask Sprint who pushed out the 2.2 update to beat VZWand screwed it up.

I need this update but rushing it isnt smart.

AZSALUKI

"VZN is not doing their due diligence to keep our products updated..unless you get on the Motorola fan wagon."

i wasn't aware that the droid or droid x got the update? did they already? you could go with sprint....and already have froyo....and enjoy the weekend by trying to fix the bugs.

mostlyDigital

8/27 and I'm glad to say it's time to retire this thread!

abidzip

I updated mine yesterday from the link that was provided in this forum so I don't know if it will update gain OTA or not. Seems to be working fine and don't see what all the hype is about other than messaging looks cool with the optilons you have to attach to it. and the 720p video. Had to manually download the latest version of flash 10.1, that link gave me an older version of flash 10.1

alotonmymind

If you look at the new inc specs they now, come with2.2froyo

dadsterflip

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11483629@N06/4933102270/in/photostream/

some dude i found this

AZSALUKI

that's prolly someone manually downloading it.

AZSALUKI

although i guess on other forums a few peeps have said they got it??? who knows.

xmBill

It seems to me that the checking for updates on the dInc is only a local task. On my device it does not do any data access from the Internet when you go into Settings - About phone- System updates. Without seeing the source code it seems to me that the update notification must have already been sent in order for it to check (locally) for the update. Then and only then it would go out on the Internet to D/L the update. In other words we are possibly wasting our time checking for updates as Verizon will send a notification which you will receive even without checking for updates. Anybody have an opinion on that?

dimap

How are the OTA Notifications sent? Wia SMS?

yzf600

It should just pop up on your screen saying an update it available and to install now or later.

Sborden

xmBill wrote:
It seems to me that the checking for updates on the dInc is only a local task. On my device it does not do any data access from the Internet when you go into Settings - About phone- System updates. Without seeing the source code it seems to me that the update notification must have already been sent in order for it to check (locally) for the update. Then and only then it would go out on the Internet to D/L the update. In other words we are possibly wasting our time checking for updates as Verizon will send a notification which you will receive even without checking for updates. Anybody have an opinion on that?

You are correct, that Settings - About phone- System updates, is only local.

The Official OTA is a "push" from VZ, that is not actually checking anything, the only way to make the phone check for an update is to turn off/on or battery pull.

All of which i have tried, including the *#*#checkin#*#*, and *228, none of which has done a @#%$^@$# thing.

yzf600

I spoke to a tech who said the updates will take a week to complete most likely. He took a guess saying they do it by ESN number, because one person has multiple phones on same account, one got it and the other one did not. So it really appears to be a gamble. Just have to wait it out it seems. :smileysad:

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