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Android 2.3 Gingerbread - WHEN!

the subject says it all. Verizon is the last hold out for 2.3 Telus finally got it. I don't care what product you have coming out. If you can't support active product then you don't deserve my future purchases and renewed contract. Especially, when the unlimited data plans are gone.

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SFObrien

Go get it if you want,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

NuDroidUsrr

SFObrien wrote:
Go get it if you want,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

That is not the point, the OP was about Verizon sending the supported update of Gingerbread to the Fascinate phones. There are alot of people who do not want to do it themselves.

MSSurvivor

Very true NuDroidUsrr. I'm very capable of rooting the phone and updating the ROM. I even asked for help from the first responder to my post and the moderator removed it. Fair enough. They don't want their phones hacked. Still the point is right on....Verizon should support their equipment. They continue to sell the Fascinate New and Referb, therefore, they should update the firmware.

If they think by not doing so will encourage a purchase of a new phone at the end of my contract then their crazy. I like the Samsung Galaxy Note, but why contend with either when support is lame. I was a Sprint & HTC fan, but their services were spotty at times. If they get their 4G and improved coverage here then I might migrate back. At least I received updates.

What I thought amazing was the removal of my post yet in their private email never said we're working this issue or passing on my point to anyone. So, Verizon, are you so big that you can subjugate customers to poor support? That was a rhetorical question.

Google enjoys some of this drama as Android is so fragmented amongst vendors.

MSSurvivor

Oh, and a two year contract for me is $3600. Whats the cancellation fee. Another rhetorical question....I know the answer.

SFObrien

NuDroidUsrr wrote:
SFObrien wrote:
Go get it if you want,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

That is not the point, the OP was about Verizon sending the supported update of Gingerbread to the Fascinate phones. There are alot of people who do not want to do it themselves.

I understand. But remember, VZW or Samsung has never said they were going to release Gingerbread for the Fascinate. And if they do it will be full of bloatware you can't remove causing slow downs,freezes, and less space for the things you want. I was just saying there are options out there that will make the Fascinate a great phone.

To each their own.

wardcst24

If they ever do release it I will not put it on until it has been proven to work

My phone is running great on ED05 and after the run around I have had getting a working phone I will not risk it

I do not trust Samsung or Verizon

Good Day

AirunJae

I agree. I just got a Samsung Fascinate and after doing some Droid research, I can't believe that it doesn' have Gingerbread yet. Gingerbread came out December of 2010 and it looks as though Ice Cream Sandwich will be released in October/November! Verizon needs to get their behinds in gear!

pastelball

Gingerbread would be nice. I think that since vzw stop selling new we will nver see it. Like they are working on the battery drain in another thread. Don't think they really care after the last software update went out.

thornbe

Even though VZW is no longer selling the Fascinate new, other resellers are. Best Buy had the Fascinate in their ad last week.

- Tim

pastelball

But, are the other retailers going to provide software upgrades or support?

Herbb623

My 2 cents.

I'd 'prefer' to install the stock Gingerbread when it becomes available.

I believe I've read where the major phone manufacturers and carriers have committed to Google

to support and release Android updates for 18 months beyond the phones initial release date.

So, for the Fascinate, that would be 18 months past 9/8/2010.

I'd be OK with that policy, if its true and indeed if carriers ageed to it.

That way when I sign up for a new contract, and can get a phone in 20 months, I'd be supported,

via android upgrades thru that 20 month period.

Soo....I agree with the original post.. Everyone else releasing Gingerbread, so ...how about it

Samsung and Verizon???

To me, the 'post' sale support and software upgrades far more important than saving a couple bucks on

the initial sale of the phone to me.

Whichever carrier/manufacturer is going to provide the best Android support/releases...is going to get my money.

Thanks.

critofur

I know several people have cancelled their Verizon Wireless contracts because of slow/poor support of the Fascinate, myself included.

I still love my Fascinate, will update myself to 2.3 "Gingerbread" later this week, I think.

:smileyhappy:

PJNC284

Epic 4G for Sprint receives Gingerbread. http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-makes-it-official-gingerbread-epic-4g-pushes-today

pastelball

It will never happen. Vzw could care less. They will make sure the new ones have it.

longplaypg

It would be nice if it did happen, but after the froyo experience...

pastelball

Atleast they could give it to us. All the problems everyone was having and still would show us they mighy care. But, most everyone is under contract so if you leave they still get money because of thr etf. Win, win for them

Herbb623

BUMP !

Come on Verizon, Please release Gingerbread for the Fascinate.

And if its not you, Verizon, holding up the release, then please push Samsung to release it.

I do not expect to get ICS for the Fascinate, but I certainly expected to get Android 2.3...Gingerbread.

Thanks.

pastelball

If you had to pay to get 2.3 the would let you. Its all about the money.

Herbb623

I agree its about the money.

I personally would be more than willing to pay for Android full version upgrades.

ie moving from 2.1.1 to 2.2.2 should be free.

but moving from say 2.1 to 2.2 or from 2.1 or 2.2 to 2.3 ..I'd pay a 'fair' price

for the full upgrade if it would get it to me in a timely manner.

Fair price $10..$20..$25 maybe not sure what a 'fair' price would be.

Smokie11

What exactly does gingerbread offer that is much better than froyo?

Herbb623

I'm hoping bug fixes for the missing or wrong sending /receiving of text messages.

Plus

http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-2-froyo-and-android-2-3-gingerbread/

SFObrien

An official Gingerbread release is highly unlikely at this point with all the new Android 4G phones coming out. If you guys want GB to hold you over until your contract is up, or just don't want to drop big bucks on another phone there are "other options" out there.

The Fascinate is still a very good device as long as you don't run the official 2.2 (froyo) release.

AccessCoder

Thanks, VZW, for releasing Gingerbread. AND 4G in our area, bonus. I understand Android is fragmented as an OS with so many devices. I just hope you support future 4G devices, whether its Android or Windows 8 Phone. It was disappointing waiting.

I understand other developers are out there. I want want stability/security. With Near Field Communications, I will be less apt to use such unofficial ROMs. Been there done that, not again. Then when things like CIQ occur I can hold someone accountable.

I like the Samsung Galacy Nexus. Waiting for the end of my contract - upgrade. Maybe, the bugs with ICS will be addressed and more devices. Love the screen size.

L8R

binskiboy

Still dont have 2.3 - currently have 2.2.2

NuDroidUsrr

binskiboy wrote:
Still dont have 2.3 - currently have 2.2.2

What message do you get when you manually check for updates?

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