This Ice Cream Sandwich is frozen solid... not in a good way...

[idyotako]

So I got the ICS update OTA a couple of hours ago and I already ran into a myriad of issues.

First, the update was still going after over 2 hours, which from what I heard from other folks, isn't normal. Battery pull fixed it (seemingly).

Next, Gallery and Music is having problems loading any of my files (yes, even ones I just took with the camera after the update). It constantly force-closes on me.

Also, Smart Dock pretty much went dumb on me as it won't even go to the clock at all (after selecting Bedside) and just force-closes.

Additionally, it seems the battery consumption is extremely fast, even with an extended battery (went from full to 60% in just over an hour). Even while charging, it has difficulty getting to full charge.

So right now, I'm not too happy with the update. I'm hoping the phone fixes itself by the time I wake up tomorrow, but I don't think that'll happen. I guess the only saving grace is the fact I'm overseas and not really using the phone to make calls, coz who knows what other issues I'd run into.

It's just like what someone said in another post... be careful what you wish for... you just might get it. >.>

[spkay31]

I tried pulling it on my Bionic but i'm seeing 'No update available', guess not all customers have access at this point.

[tikibar1]

Updates are done in a rolling fashion, so they are pushed to customers' phones in waves.  It can sometimes take a few weeks before everyone has it pushed to their phone.

[spkay31]

I was able to get the ICS OTA downloaded and installed on two Bionics yesterday. >Comments concerning rooting are not permitted on this site< So far I am very happy with the update. I am very excited about the improvements in Webtop 3.0. I would like to get Webuntu working on ICS if possible but just having the Bionic lapdock work reasonably well with the browser is a big improvement. For those who sold their lapdocks before ICS, I was ready to sell mine on eBay but thought I would give ICS a try first, the speed difference is very noticeable and makes the lapdock a nice addon, esp for $60 price 😉

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[tikibar1]

idyotako wrote:

It's just like what someone said in another post... be careful what you wish for... you just might get it. >.>

That was me.     Sometimes what people think is supposed to be a much-anticipated improvement, isn't, whether it be cell phone OS or whatever.

Have you tried backing everything up and doing a factory reset?  I've heard that that clears out old OS settings and alleviates some issues when moving to a new OS.

[idyotako]

I'm actually weary out doing the factory reset since i have a lot of apps on my phone that i could lose. But i might get to the point where i may not have any choice. =(

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

[Jakeman1]

You don't need to do a FDR. You can try a Phone Cache Wipe first.  This wipes ALL of the cache as well as other left over bits from an old OS. If you have changed your SIM Card though and not done a FDR you will need to do the FDR. Download Astro File Manager first and do a complete backup of your apps, then reload them from your SD card afterwards.

[#8]

tikibar1 wrote:

idyotako wrote:

It's just like what someone said in another post... be careful what you wish for... you just might get it. >.>

That was me.     Sometimes what people think is supposed to be a much-anticipated improvement, isn't, whether it be cell phone OS or whatever.

Have you tried backing everything up and doing a factory reset?  I've heard that that clears out old OS settings and alleviates some issues when moving to a new OS.

I was dubious about ICS being much of an improvement for my Lucid, but I was wrong. I like it. I like being able to at least disable any of the pre-installed apps since you can't remove them. I like the data usage app and the ability to turn off mobile data is need be. I find it to be a worthwhile improvement at least for me.

[tikibar1]

Brian68 wrote:

tikibar1 wrote:

idyotako wrote:

It's just like what someone said in another post... be careful what you wish for... you just might get it. >.>

That was me.     Sometimes what people think is supposed to be a much-anticipated improvement, isn't, whether it be cell phone OS or whatever.

Have you tried backing everything up and doing a factory reset?  I've heard that that clears out old OS settings and alleviates some issues when moving to a new OS.

I was dubious about ICS being much of an improvement for my Lucid, but I was wrong. I like it. I like being able to at least disable any of the pre-installed apps since you can't remove them. I like the data usage app and the ability to turn off mobile data is need be. I find it to be a worthwhile improvement at least for me.

Thanks for the feedback.  I've already got a data usage app on my phone from the Play Store, and I can turn mobile data on/off whenever I want.  Where I'm coming from is ... LOTS of people have had issues with their Bionics and supposedly the ICS update will address those issues (mainly related to data drops).  I've not had any of those issues, thankfully.  Several people are reporting issues after installing ICS that they didn't have before the installation.  Makes me wary, ya know?  That's why right now I'm like, if it aint' broke, don't fix it!

[WhyWhyWhyWhy]

Same issue here.  Music and Photos are intact on the SD card.  I can access them via Windows Explorer on my PC.  However, the phone can't seem to find them.  The music app and gallery just hang.  My docks aren't working either and my alarm clock app force closes.  This upgrade is more like a downgrade.  Does anyone have a solution for this issue?

[tikibar1]

Not good at all.  Other than a factory reset, I'm out of suggestions, I'm afraid.

[Jakeman1]

Try a Phone Cache Wipe. and if not then a Hard Reboot (NOT FDR). One thing though, if you have ever changed your SIM Card and not done a FDR afterwards, you will need to do the FDR.

[phnrprman]

I have the same issue with pics and music, but that was fixed overnight. I dont know how that happened. Now my only issue is the battery drain and slow to charge up. Does anyone know how to fix that issue? I hope and wish it will fix itself but I doubt it. Its slow to charge even while on AC power let alone plugged into USB.

[sawwas66]

it is so crazy it took forever my phone shutdown during the upgrade and now my phone does not ring, i cant play my music no volume.........please please tell me iw ill not have to do a factory reset to fix this problem

[tikibar1]

have you tried clearing the phone cache?

[sawwas66]

no how can i do that

[tikibar1]

go to this link:

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/782614?start=60&tstart=0

and scroll toward the bottom for a post from B33.  I'd re-post it here, but duplicate posts aren't allowed.

Good luck!

[saiyonk]

stopping the service com.motorola.android.omadrm  works for the battery and heating thing, but still all the other issues exist.

anytime the phone looks for media it starts again... Media includes Ringtones and notifications and alarm sounds etc.  

go to battery and force stop the media process.

[jharroun]

I had very similar problems after the update:

• Extended battery drained to 0 in 4 hours
• Gallery couldn't find pictures
• Music couldn't find music files
• Trying to set ringtone crashed

All problems were fixed by a Factory Reset.  had to setup my email accounts again,  but at least my phone is working.

[tikibar1]

Although it's a pain to do, I've heard that a factory reset is recommended after an OS update.  As you said, at least your phone is working again.

[dohertycm]

The update bricked my phone....called verizon...and they are sending me a replacement phone......extremely angry.