Thunderbolt update to Ice Cream Sandwich.

kaspe67
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Is the  Thunderbolt getting Ice Cream Sandwich?

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RMLJ
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Not at the moment got to get working GB before that discussion lol. Anyway its working so far.
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demmo86rt
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kaspe67 wrote:

Is the  Thunderbolt getting Ice Cream Sandwich?


I kind of doubt it, unfortunately.  HTC's sense is a heavy layover UI and the TBolt seems to be fading off their priority list rather quickly.  But, only time will tell.

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Wildman
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I agree with demmo86rt,, I have seen the SDK run on the Nexus and wasnt very smooth so unless they refine the codes the resources of the TB may not cut it for a ICS upgrade..  

 

Thats just a opinion, who knows what could happen but at this time I believe it wont get the upgrade,

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Tidbits
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demmo86rt wrote:

kaspe67 wrote:

Is the  Thunderbolt getting Ice Cream Sandwich?


I kind of doubt it, unfortunately.  HTC's sense is a heavy layover UI and the TBolt seems to be fading off their priority list rather quickly.  But, only time will tell.


While I do agree to a point...  HTC went on record to say they are making Sense "leaner and meaner".  If they can pull that off then there is possibly a better shot for the TB to get ICS.
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Ann154
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It would be nice to get ICS on the Thunderbolt, but I'm not going to count on it coming until it actually happens.

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pmkoul
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im just happy we got gingerbread......anything else would just be a bonus

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AZSALUKI
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the incredible got GB after it was over a year old, so i wouldn't count out ICS on the tbolt just yet.

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Tidbits
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AZSALUKI wrote:

the incredible got GB after it was over a year old, so i wouldn't count out ICS on the tbolt just yet.


Though I have to say...  The incredible was one of their best sellers, and the Thunderbolt wasn't though.  So it's hard to say  I still see more Incredibles than I do see Thunderbolts...   I actually see more charges here than I see Thunderbolts.
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AZSALUKI
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i NEVER see incredibles (except mine)? which i find odd because i thought it was a fantastic device. who knows? the tbolt may not get it, considering that it will be next spring/summer before verizon pushes any ICS updates anyhow. but the incredibale had an end of life back in march (i think?) and got GB 5-6 months after EOL.

Wildman
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AZSALUKI wrote:

i NEVER see incredibles (except mine)? which i find odd because i thought it was a fantastic device. who knows? the tbolt may not get it, considering that it will be next spring/summer before verizon pushes any ICS updates anyhow. but the incredibale had an end of life back in march (i think?) and got GB 5-6 months after EOL.


You know these days the devices popularity really doesn't matter because so many simply want the latest device, as soon as a new device comes out they have to have it..  Its kind of like OS upgrades, users want the latest upgrade and most of them due not know what the OS even changes for the user but they just want to say they got the update.

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PJNC284
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HTC did say they were going to try to update as many as possible but it's a waiting game at this point.  That Galaxy Nexus is mighty tempting. Stock 4.0, no bloat or 3rd party skin to ruin everything. mmmmm....   do not need do not need do not need :smileyvery-happy:

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Wildman
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PJNC284 wrote:

HTC did say they were going to try to update as many as possible but it's a waiting game at this point.  That Galaxy Nexus is mighty tempting. Stock 4.0, no bloat or 3rd party skin to ruin everything. mmmmm....   do not need do not need do not need :smileyvery-happy:


Sit on your hands and bit your lip PJNC284 :smileywink::smileyvery-happy: , it works sometimes for me... :smileyvery-happy:

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Tidbits
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Wildman wrote:

PJNC284 wrote:

HTC did say they were going to try to update as many as possible but it's a waiting game at this point.  That Galaxy Nexus is mighty tempting. Stock 4.0, no bloat or 3rd party skin to ruin everything. mmmmm....   do not need do not need do not need :smileyvery-happy:


Sit on your hands and bit your lip PJNC284 :smileywink::smileyvery-happy: , it works sometimes for me... :smileyvery-happy:


lol I already gave in.  Buying it outright as soon as I can.  I do love my D3 for what it does, and haven't had any real problems with it.  Just felt like playing around with LTE and the ones already out didn't catch my eye.

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Ann154
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Wildman wrote:

PJNC284 wrote:

HTC did say they were going to try to update as many as possible but it's a waiting game at this point.  That Galaxy Nexus is mighty tempting. Stock 4.0, no bloat or 3rd party skin to ruin everything. mmmmm....   do not need do not need do not need :smileyvery-happy:


Sit on your hands and bit your lip PJNC284 :smileywink::smileyvery-happy: , it works sometimes for me... :smileyvery-happy:


:smileyvery-happy: Now that I have GB on the Tbolt, I can wait for now. The Galaxy Nexus does look sweet though! Hmmm, maybe it was a good idea to get a one year contract with the Tbolt...

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AZSALUKI wrote:

i NEVER see incredibles (except mine)? which i find odd because i thought it was a fantastic device. who knows? the tbolt may not get it, considering that it will be next spring/summer before verizon pushes any ICS updates anyhow. but the incredibale had an end of life back in march (i think?) and got GB 5-6 months after EOL.


I guess it varies by location.  When I travel to the states, or in Hawaii I see tons of Incredibles, and Droid X's more than I see the newer devices.  I assume some are under contract, but a lot should already be out of contract or upgrade eligible.
I assumed it was a good seller compared to the Thunderbolt from what I have seen in 4 states aside my own.  So it doesn't bother me seeing it get the udpate as it is a very popuplar device.  I seen often enough if something doesn't sell well they'll "support" it maybe major 1 update and that's it.  Motorola Cliq, Cliq Xt and a few other devices come to mind from various manufacturers.
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Ann154
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Tidbits wrote:

AZSALUKI wrote:

i NEVER see incredibles (except mine)? which i find odd because i thought it was a fantastic device. who knows? the tbolt may not get it, considering that it will be next spring/summer before verizon pushes any ICS updates anyhow. but the incredibale had an end of life back in march (i think?) and got GB 5-6 months after EOL.


I guess it varies by location.  When I travel to the states, or in Hawaii I see tons of Incredibles, and Droid X's more than I see the newer devices.  I assume some are under contract, but a lot should already be out of contract or upgrade eligible.
I assumed it was a good seller compared to the Thunderbolt from what I have seen in 4 states aside my own.  So it doesn't bother me seeing it get the udpate as it is a very popuplar device.  I seen often enough if something doesn't sell well they'll "support" it maybe major 1 update and that's it.  Motorola Cliq, Cliq Xt and a few other devices come to mind from various manufacturers.

Motorola Devour = 0 major OS updates :smileysad:

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AZSALUKI
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Tidbits wrote:

AZSALUKI wrote:

i NEVER see incredibles (except mine)? which i find odd because i thought it was a fantastic device. who knows? the tbolt may not get it, considering that it will be next spring/summer before verizon pushes any ICS updates anyhow. but the incredibale had an end of life back in march (i think?) and got GB 5-6 months after EOL.


I guess it varies by location.  When I travel to the states, or in Hawaii I see tons of Incredibles, and Droid X's more than I see the newer devices.  I assume some are under contract, but a lot should already be out of contract or upgrade eligible.
I assumed it was a good seller compared to the Thunderbolt from what I have seen in 4 states aside my own.  So it doesn't bother me seeing it get the udpate as it is a very popuplar device.  I seen often enough if something doesn't sell well they'll "support" it maybe major 1 update and that's it.  Motorola Cliq, Cliq Xt and a few other devices come to mind from various manufacturers.

i'm sure there's a bunch of incredibles out there. when they do get older or closer to their EOL, the firesales usually promote them too. tbolt is still $200, but i bet it will drop in price by christmas, and will likely be free next spring. 

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Ann154
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I still have two co-workers using a Droid Incredible. One is already eyeing the HTC Vigor/Rezound from Verizon. The other is probably not due for an upgrade for a while since they got the Incredible a few months before the EOL.

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PJNC284
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Hopefully google doesn't drag their feet on releasing the ICS source after launch so the developers can bring us something yummy. There's already an SDK port but its non functional with no working touchscreen. :smileysad:
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gina7289
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R we getting gingerbread today? Downloading something now.
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