Reports of Text Msg from VERIZON re: ICS coming -- anyone else?

Cody21
Master - Level 2

Being reported in the MotoRazr Maxx forum - users supposedly getting a TEXT msg frmo Verizon re: ICS 4.0 coming :

The message started out:

Your phone will soon be upgraded to Android 4.0.  At that time we will remove your Verizon Wireless Mobile IM app because it is not supported on Android 4.0.  Please download a new instant messaging app...  snip ...

Anyone else getting this?

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FreddieDavis
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I just got the same message.  That is why I came to the board to see if anyone got the message.  Is this a good sign?

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vote4pedro
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Yep...got a text as well.  Doesn't say when the update is though.  Here's the full text...

Free Verizon Message: Your phone will soon be upgraded to Android 4.0. At that time we will remove your Verizon Wireless Mobile IM app because it is not supported on Android 4.0. Please download a new instant messaging app to use IM on your phone. Thank you for using Mobile IM!

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Cody21
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I REALLY wish VZN would include some base FREE Text Messaging as part of all these changes coming up to their plans and ICS ..  Something like 25 Free Text Msgs per month ...  Reason being is that I have Unlimited Data right now (not using more than 1GB per month) and no Texting Plan ... so I get nickled & dimed by SPAM Texts that I get every month. (I don't want to turn OFF SMS because I get/send valid MSGS from time to time, just not many.)

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vote4pedro
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Messages coming from Verizon are free to the best of my knowledge...

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Cody21
Master - Level 2

Correct (if you're referring to my statement) ... What I was referring to is the SPAM messages I get from time to time from people or businesses I don't know.

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vote4pedro
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Ahhh...gotcha. my bad...

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B33
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Still have not received it Yet i guess it moving around the Country in Pockets..

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suzqttro
Newbie

It sounds like you got this text because you have the Verizon Wireless Mobile IM and it is being deleted.  I do not use this app and have not received any texts so far.  It appears that we are getting closer to ICS being a reality.  Hooray!

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N3tT3chMan
Enthusiast - Level 2

One of the guys at the office has gotten the message.  I havent gotten mine yet.

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NuDroidUsrr
Specialist - Level 3

N3tT3chMan wrote:

One of the guys at the office has gotten the message.  I havent gotten mine yet.

Do you use the Verizon Mobile IM app?

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N3tT3chMan
Enthusiast - Level 2

I have never used it.. 

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Cody21
Master - Level 2

Just got the IM message from VZN confirming 4.0 is "coming soon" ..    hang on tight.

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B33
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wjfry
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I just recieved it as well. Sounds like its coming soon

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Ann154
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A co-worker of mine claims to have gotten a message about a system upgrade coming soon. I haven't personally seen the message myself to know if it is the same message that you are talking about. I think he got the got message a few days to a week ago.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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Wildman
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Have anyone read this...

http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-reminds-droid-razrmaxx-owners-ice-cream-sandwich-coming

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B33
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It's going to Kill off the IM app Widman too bad it couldn't kill off More.!!

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Wildman
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I never really used a IM on my devices.. I see that text message is a better solution.

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B33
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Yup yes Sir!  Hey Wildman A 17 year Old is Leading the Golf Tournament at U.S. Golf Championship in San Fran. He's -2

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DroidudeAZ
Contributor - Level 2

I haven't received it...4:58PM Arizona time.

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