Verizon EA28 Update
Dad-Bill
Contributor - Level 1

I just did an update from Verizon on my fascinate. It is the EA28 update. It looks like it disabled the "set unlock pattern" option for the cell phone security. It didn't take them long to write the program to disable the security. Would have been much better if they wrote the proper fix for the 911 / set unlock pattern problem!

 

Looks like another band aid for a gaping wound! Instead of working on the trivial options, just GET FROYO RELEASED!!!

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Suburban78
Contributor - Level 1
I Was hoping that they would fix the double caps during text input. That would be asking to much! Some **bleep** problem with emergency call button, that must be fixed right away. They have the ability to compleat these updates in a timely manner but choose not to for some unknown reason. Thanks big red
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PJNC284
Master - Level 2

lol. so all they did was block you from enabling the pattern lock instead of fixing the issue? brilliant.

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Gnomad
Enthusiast - Level 2

 

 My pattern lock and emergency dial worked before the EA28 update and still works after the update.

 

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roachman55
Enthusiast - Level 2

Just got the text from VZW an hour ago about the update. Do we need to do it Im not sure what it does my phone unlocks to answer calls and to call.

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PJNC284
Master - Level 2

It has a couple other fixes but the emergency call  thing only applies to those who have a screen lock set in the security settings. The other changes can be found here

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roachman55
Enthusiast - Level 2

Thanks Pjnc284 right after I wrote about it I heard my phone powering off then on and I checked it and it said the update was added by Verizon. I thought I had the option of doing it by them texting me ealier but wont complain being you said it had other fixes too.  Thanks

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mattyp123
Newbie

This update has cut my performance basically in half.  SmartBench before this update rendered 950 productivity 1957 gaming.  Now I get 500 productivity and 1300 gaming... what the heck verizon, cut the crap here... if you are going to fix something please fix it correctly, or maybe you could just release 2.2 and make your customers happy for once...

 

This is just about a 100% reduction in performance before and after the update.  The reason I decided to test it is that I was starting to notice a little lag.  Hopefully you will rectify this problem, as this makes the samsung fascinate about as performant as a LG Optimus.

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JJHan
Enthusiast - Level 2

Since installing this update I have noticed no difference in performance, granted I am a light user.

But I did notice one thing (at least for me), the usb connection is back to pre-DL09 days.

No longer do I see the intermediate VZW CD and time lag. The usb indicator shows immediately

in the notification area and I just mount it.

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SFObrien
Contributor - Level 3

Works fine on mine after the update.

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Dad-Bill
Contributor - Level 1

As a follow up to my original posting, dialing 911 now works but I now have no capability to secure my cell because the "set unlock pattern" has been grayed out, disabled! VZW didn't fix the original problem they just disabled the security so there won't be a problem dialing 911. I did email VZW last night after the updated privacy problem but so far I have not heard from them. To be fair they have been fairly good with responding to my cell problems.

 

I just got a notice from VZW that the EA28 update is available for downloading. It is available to fix the emergency button on the lock screen. Really!? It fixes the emergency button problem, so now if someone steals my cell or I lose it my personal info is available to whoever wants it! Don't get me wrong it is extremely important to be able to call 911 when needed but it is also extremely important to be able to secure my privacy, you know, the way the fascinate was supposed to work! The software should not be like a Chinese restaurant, one from column A and one from column B, I would like to enjoy the entire menu!

 

I'm guessing VZW hurried this update only to cover their 6. I believe they were more concerned about potential lawsuits because of the 911 problem than doing a valid fix, using 911 and having security at the same time!

 

Needless to say I am very frustrated with samsung and verizon over not having the froyo 2.2 out to their customers months ago! The way things are going the fascinate may never be updated! Whatever the excuse, there are probably thousands of us who have been left with a somewhat intelligent cell phone. Can the fascinate really be considered a smartphone without froyo 2.2?

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Herbb623
Contributor - Level 3

It works fine for me.  Updated 3 Fascinates to EA28.

 

Go:

Menu

Settings

Location and Security

Press  'Change Unlock pattern'.  ( only option available post update. )

Enter a new pattern..confirm it.

 

After that...the require pattern, use pattern will become available.

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papa_leo
Contributor - Level 2

It works on mine. Security lock and emergency calling are fine. Performances are not impacted (updated 4 hours ago).

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MaxBuck
Contributor - Level 1

Thanks so much, Verizon.  Now I can't connect my phone at all, to my PC or my Mac.

 

The foulups associated with these past two updates with respect to USB connectivity are pretty lame.  Not what I expect from a company to whom I pay about $4.00 a day for phone service.:smileymad:

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Flash-Lite
Newbie

Mine is working perfectly after the updates.  I did have to reset the usb settings.  After the setting back to usb.  Now I plug it into my windows 7 computer, it runs autoplay I selcect open folders it says nope you can't do that, go to the phone and  MOUNT the stoage and then I can see and open all my folders and files from the computer.

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