OTA coming tonight, for real this time
http://androidapproved.com/item/motorola-rolling-out-droid-2-ota-update-tonight/
Not if you are running Fission. Lol
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It does appear that rooted users need to beware.
I have removed all the bloat except for the 3G AP app, and I can not install the OTA.mainly because i am lazy I am going to SBF and then OTA and re-root.
Tell us if you can root after OTAing
Dumb question from me...
I just recently installed the 2.3.15 leak from Motorola (posted in the forums here). Will it still prompt me to update or do I have to sbf back to stock?
I'm rooted and deodexed, but otherwise stock. Have been checking for updates today and not received the update yet... I should at least see the update, yeS?
I got the update.
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Just following up here as well, do NOT attempt to SBF your device using the current available droid 2 sbf if you get the update. Angdroid/Motoboy was testing it out on his development D2 and it's now a paper weight.
My advice, exercise extreme caution with this OTA, from what I hear you will be stuck with stock D2 MotoBlur for hte time being if you update.
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Just following up here as well, do NOT attempt to SBF your device using the current available droid 2 sbf if you get the update. Angdroid/Motoboy was testing it out on his development D2 and it's now a paper weight.
My advice, exercise extreme caution with this OTA, from what I hear you will be stuck with stock D2 MotoBlur for hte time being if you update.
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Thanks for the tip!
I still haven't seen the update and am considering doing a factory reset. Has anyone gotten any information about the performance increase / battery life in the update, is it worthwhile to seek it out?
Is this update for the R2D2 version also?
I have been hitting system update now for a few days. Just a few times a day. I still have not gotten the update. Is there any way to make it go? I figured it would have gotten to me by now.
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I have been hitting system update now for a few days. Just a few times a day. I still have not gotten the update. Is there any way to make it go? I figured it would have gotten to me by now.
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Same here ...
at least im not the only one not getting it. Would doing a factory reset possibly kick it to start?
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at least im not the only one not getting it. Would doing a factory reset possibly kick it to start?
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Factory reset didn't do it for me. If you really want it, just flash the 2.3.2 SBF
This thread at droidforums has a link to an update file. Probably shorter/easier than applying a new .sbf, but same result.
People are also saying that the 1-2-3 root method will give root back after applying the update.
That said I have not applied either and have still not received the update automatically.
Verizon doesn't push the update to everyone at the same time, different markets will get the update at different times. They do this to not overload the servers
How would I tell if i got the update?
I gave up waiting and applied the update from droidforums using the stock bootloader. Worked like a charm on my stock droid 2. Haven't yet re-rooted since I don't really see a need for root at the moment.
I was able to pull down the update today. It just finished, so no comments or thoughts on it yet.
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I restored the bloatware and unrooted before applying the update. No issues upgrading. I have not tried to apply root again (yet).
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Well, I had to jump through some hoops to upgrade, but I finally got the 2.2 OTA and it is FAST.
It's even faster than the leaked version I previously had on there.
The hoops:
I was on a rooted 2.2 leak so I had to flash back to 2.1, only the Windows flash utility failed at 97%.
Then I reset, cleared the cache and re-flashed (but this time in Linux) and it worked fine.
I booted into stock 2.1, re-activated my phone and then looked for the OTA.
It was there so I downloaded and installed.
I just finished reinstalling my apps and everything's good to go.
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Well, I had to jump through some hoops to upgrade, but I finally got the 2.2 OTA and it is FAST.
It's even faster than the leaked version I previously had on there.
The hoops:
I was on a rooted 2.2 leak so I had to flash back to 2.1, only the Windows flash utility failed at 97%.
Then I reset, cleared the cache and re-flashed (but this time in Linux) and it worked fine.
I booted into stock 2.1, re-activated my phone and then looked for the OTA.
It was there so I downloaded and installed.
I just finished reinstalling my apps and everything's good to go.
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overall speed-wise? i'm thinking to update mine. I'm on 2.1 stock with root. I'd be bummed to lose root since real HDMI is a godsend. do i have to unroot first?
i wouldnt upgrade if youre rooted. i tried and got stuck at the m logo and bootloader is changed so you wont be able to flash back the 2.1 so id either make sure you dont have any rooted apps and youre unrooted or stay with 2.1
Gotta say, with 2.2+LauncherPro I don't even miss root or custom ROM's.
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Gotta say, with 2.2+LauncherPro I don't even miss root or custom ROM's.
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Same here, this is my setup too and it's awesome.
If you're rooted or on a 2.2 leak, I would definitely go through the processes of reverting to stock 2.1u1 (via SBF - http://rootzwiki.com/index.php/Smartphones/Motorola/Droid-X/Droid-X.html) before attempting the OTA update.
I hoped to see the OTA this morning but it wasn't there. So I checked for updates & there it was. It loaded fast & with no issues. I had factory 2.1 without root. I love it so far.
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Gotta say, with 2.2+LauncherPro I don't even miss root or custom ROM's.
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That's partly due to you clearing off your phone. I sbf'd back to 2.1u1 last night and reapplied the leaked 2.2, root, 2.3.15, tranquility, then serenity, and HOLY SMOKES this is faster than it was before I did this. Like, WICKED fast! And yeah, that's without the bloatware-filled OTA. Got the same system as you do too: 2.3.15, just leaked and deodexed
Except your missing the new radio and kernal Also im running the legit 2.2OTA, and have rooted it via the droid2 method..now just have to manually deodex it and ill be all set
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Just a heads up, I was running full stock 2.1, however I was rooted, and I did the OTA update with 0 problems. I lost root, but used the Droid 2.2 method and got it back. No issues whatsoever.
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Except your missing the new radio and kernal Also im running the legit 2.2OTA, and have rooted it via the droid2 method..now just have to manually deodex it and ill be all set
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And those benefits are hardly that big.
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Problems with update
has anyone had any issues after update? A friend of mine has the Droid X, he was running original ROM not rooted, and he did the OTA update and is complaining that his phone is running slow and crashes periodically.
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And those benefits are hardly that big.
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All im saying, is why bother with incomplete leaks? Why not take the little effort and do the real OTA?? I SBF'd back to 2.1.. Then did the OTA 2.2 Update, and then did the automatic 1 click Droid2 Root method.. and had a rooted, legitimate 2.2 update in less then 30 minutes after the initial SBF back down
What your doing is like buying a car with no doors on it.. Why run just the leaked system folder, when you can just get the total package that comes with an updated Radio and Kernal along with it? Why have an incomplete update with some components missing, when its not even that big of a deal to get the actual, 2.2 total package and have it rooted in 5 minutes anyway
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All im saying, is why bother with incomplete leaks? Why not take the little effort and do the real OTA?? I SBF'd back to 2.1.. Then did the OTA 2.2 Update, and then did the automatic 1 click Droid2 Root method.. and had a rooted, legitimate 2.2 update in less then 30 minutes after the initial SBF back down
What your doing is like buying a car with no doors on it.. Why run just the leaked system folder, when you can just get the total package that comes with an updated Radio and Kernal along with it? Why have an incomplete update with some components missing, when its not even that big of a deal to get the actual, 2.2 total package and have it rooted in 5 minutes anyway
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I think you over-estimate the value of the kernel (which is actually the same version - just a different build-string) and the radio (which is a very small incremental bump in version).
The downsides to the upgrade (for hackers/themers) is that there is no sbf for 2.2 right now and it's been reported that once you OTA, you can not flash back to 2.1 via sbf or you'll brick.
If you're a 'stock' kinda guy, then OTA is probably the way to go. Those that like tinkering a little deeper, need the safety net of an SBF.
I agree. I personally think it would not be smart to OTA at this time if you have the desire to run anything other than stock on your phone (whether you can get root or not). I hear the new OTA doesn't run wireless tether for root users (not sure about this).
I'm still running the original 2.2 leak rooted. After all the problems I've been hearing about with tranquility, I would like to wait until I hear less complaints. Although from what I've read, most of the problems come from user error and people not following the instructions so I'm definitely not knocking P3Droid or Team Black Hat.
We have a system sbf file now for 2.2, that's all youll ever need unless you try something crazy, I have the OTA, rooted and also manually deodexed it myself and running my old theme I liked before.. Adfree is also working fine on my OTA unlike some others... What im saying is im not missing anything over the leak, If anything I have more. The 2.3.15 deodexed leak gives me nothing I don't already have because I was able to deodex and root the official myself.
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My friend's wife just did the ota 2 nights ago and her shortcuts don't work, the stock keyboard is laggy, and the photo gallery is not displaying photos
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Very strange, I haven't had a single problem with anything, and I've used everything you listed...,im even pulling 1490 in quadrants
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And I was pulling similar quadrant scores from the leaks which have the SAME STUFF as the OTA. All they did was increase the version number for the radios and kernel. Even the sbf TBH released isn't the full complete sbf I'd like to have for a safety net (though I trust them when they do say that it is good for everything except folks trying to get out of brick b/c they sbf'd to 2.1u1).
Besides, getting to OTA may be quick, but getting back to where my phone is NOW but with the OTA kernel would take HOURS. No thanks. Not till it is optimized and deodexed and cleaned up by TBH.
Running the OTA, and wile everything works, I'm not seeking an overall speed increase. Some individual things are definitely faster: the browser, gmail, lock screen. But, others are the same, and some, occasionally laggy (may be that's due to my apps? ADWlauncher?).
It's not that the system is slow, just that I don't see any overall boost (certainly not the JIT impact written about in the Froyo coverage).
Compared to 2.1, those things are much snappier. Also, clearing the cache helps with this too.
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has anyone even gotten it yet? i heard that it already started but so far i got nothing. also does anyone know if this update will fix the battery life issues from the last OTA update?
It was nagging me to do it since like ten yesterday morning. I didn't actually apply it though, just changed my build.prop so it won't bug me anymore.
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is there a way i can make my phone find the update faster? lol i really want it and my phone is not finding the update xP
Not that I know of :/ but you could flash the RUU. Keep in mind it does wipe data, so I've heard. Here's the link if you're interested.
http://www.multiupload.com/1R2DJKQZN6
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Is there a changelog for this new OTA? I really have no complaints on the last OTA after I removed all the bloatware. The not total battery charge while powered on is the only issue I have.
If you are rooted, will this install correctly? i just go the notification.... also would it kill root?!?!
So i just woke up and had the update message,said to restart to update. I accepted, it counted down but never restarted or update from what i can tell.i restarted my phone but still no change. Anyone else having this issue or a solution?
Incredible Froyo(Unrevoked F)(S-off)(Sense)
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So i just woke up and had the update message,said to restart to update. I accepted, it counted down but never restarted or update from what i can tell.i restarted my phone but still no change. Anyone else having this issue or a solution?
Incredible Froyo(Unrevoked F)(S-off)(Sense)
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I'm in the same boat. Incredible Froyo(Unrevoked F)(S-off)(Sense) went to install and after reboot count down nothing happened. I then, quick rebooted and didn't see a diff in Software info. anyone know what I should be looking for?
Been searching all day for a lead on what the next step is, but have found nothing. Anyone that figures something out or can add anything please do.
Dinc (Froyo, Sense, Unrevoked F, S-Off)
I'm rooted with the stock rom (s-off), bloatware removed. I got the update notification this morning. Unfortunately i was running late for work so I hit install, threw the phone in my pocket, and didn't check it again until later. Don't see anything different that i can tell, not sure if it even applied. Maybe it was just a PRL update or something?
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I'm in the same boat. Incredible Froyo(Unrevoked F)(S-off)(Sense) went to install and after reboot count down nothing happened. I then, quick rebooted and didn't see a diff in Software info. anyone know what I should be looking for?
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Same here and I have the stock 2.2 with S-off..nothing happened even after the reboot, at least I don't get the nagging update message anymore. Am I really missing much from this OTA update? Last thing I want is more Verizon bloatware on my phone.
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Same here and I have the stock 2.2 with S-off..nothing happened even after the reboot, at least I don't get the nagging update message anymore. Am I really missing much from this OTA update? Last thing I want is more Verizon bloatware on my phone.
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I read on xda that they is nothing interesting. There is a vcast app in an xda thread which is part of this OTA.
I recently got a certified used Incredible, it came with the OTA installed. I rooted and everything is fine.
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I think I've read somewhere that OTA updates won't install successfully if you're not running the stock recovery, right?
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I think I've read somewhere that OTA updates won't install successfully if you're not running the stock recovery, right?
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That is correct, if you try to install it with Clockwork or Amon Ra, the install is going to fail.
Is there anywhere we can just download this OTA and update it in Clockwork?
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That is correct, if you try to install it with Clockwork or Amon Ra, the install is going to fail.
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Hm...so how should I go about installing this update? Is there a way to revert to stock recovery, update, and then re-root and re-flash ClockworkMod?
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Is there anywhere we can just download this OTA and update it in Clockwork?
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I am wondering this too. It would make everything so much simpler...
Here you go - no phone wipe needed!
Applying November 2010 OTA to STOCK 2.2/FroYo rooted Incredible
how do you root the newest updatE???? using revoked nothing happens here...... update files and everything... help pelase
Hi all -
Im recieving my DX in the mail today, and i need to update it to 320/340, rather than using the fancy update methods, is it safe to use the verizon ota updates to achieve the upgrades if im going to flash liberty 1.5 to it?
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Hi all -
Im recieving my DX in the mail today, and i need to update it to 320/340, rather than using the fancy update methods, is it safe to use the verizon ota updates to achieve the upgrades if im going to flash liberty 1.5 to it?
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Yes, it is perfectly ok to use the OTA update from Verizon. that is what I did. The phone may come with 2.3.34 depending on whether it has been sitting on a shelf or not...
If it only has 2.3.15 then go ahead and go into settings--> about phone---> and you should find the update option.
Then just make sure to install z4root, root the phone, then install koush's bootstrap recovery and take a backup of your phone in its original state. It's always good to have a place to go back to in case something happens to your phone.
I have attached z4root and the bootstrap apk. If you need help with flashing liberty 1.5 be sure to post back, and I, or probably many others on the forum will be happy to help you out.
Pulling mine as we speak!
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I have also got mine. I am hoping to have root soon. Im not quite sure if there is an easy root for this version. I would look in the other posts, but there are too many custom gb roms out there and leaks im not sure which one would not brick me.
edit. I was wondering with the new folder system if i can somehow hide all the vzw apps so i dont see them anymore. I know someone mentioned it can be done, i just cant find it
Installing mine right now. tgrantjr, I hear ya on the leaked versions. What bothers me is it seems every version released was pre rooted, took the control of root and unroot away from us. When I sbf'd back to froyo, it was a simple one click to unroot and install the ota gb release.
Was on a rooted GB leak and of course couldn't pull jack... SBF'ed to 2.3.34, wipe + reset, OTA kicked in. Boring legitimacy here I come!
My brother's X seemed to be stock on an older VZW firmware so I manually flashed him to the one just before .621, rooted with Pete's tools, used Voodoo to backup root, then flashed the .621 SBF.
Voodoo is reporting that su is backed up but when I hit restore it doesn't work. The app actually says it is restoring but I don't get root -- or an error message.
Thoughts?
Flashing the phone lost your root, Voodoo OTA only works if you take the OTA
****. Well I hope someone figures out how to root the .621, or a way to SBF back to an older version.
We all do buddy!
Actually, if I obtain the temporary root and nuke all the Verizon bloatware, will it stay gone once the phone reboots?
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Actually, if I obtain the temporary root and nuke all the Verizon bloatware, will it stay gone once the phone reboots?
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It should remain deleted.
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Has neone gotten close to a root exploit yet?
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Has neone gotten close to a root exploit yet?
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I haven't heard news of anyone working on an exploit.
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Same issue. Hoping for answer here also. Following thread thx
I am actually surprised it has not been rooted yet....thought a week or so would have passed and then we would be good to go....Hope it happens soon.....
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I am actually surprised it has not been rooted yet....thought a week or so would have passed and then we would be good to go....Hope it happens soon.....
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Is there any news of someone working on an exploit?
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This is the end in the life of DX. Maybe.......
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This is the end in the life of DX. Maybe.......
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Maybe just for those on .621. The Droid X still has plenty of life.
Hopefully an exploit will be released soon.
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Got lucky
Sure you've heard all the nightmare stories. Stupid me (twice actually - read on) accepted the OTA a few weeks ago and yes, lost root, didn't have or even know about OTA Rootkeeper. Ended up bricking then SBF'ing to 621 - blah blah blah...
Lost my phone. Had insurance, got phone replaced, installed firmware on replacement .605 - YES! got root, OTA Rootkeeper and backup, restored my full back up of everything via Titanium Backup and am now back to where I was right before the OTA. Have no reason or desire to take 621 again.
One day last week, passed out on sofa, phone starts with non-stop notifications, half asleep, I pick it up and click something to get it to stop making so much noise, pass out again. Wake up a while later, pick up my phone, unlock it to see something like "Update 621 applied successfully" FFFUUUUU!!!!!!!
OTA Rootkeeper definitely saved the day.
New every two coming up in May - WANT Galaxy Journal (note) - will wait for it.
It really is a crushing feeling when the root got lost and there (still) is no method to regain it so I feel for ya. The scariest part about this is that there is no known exploit now, it's been a long while and if this cannot be rooted (out of the box with 621) - it may very well be a sign of the times for MotoRizon which is why I'm bailing.
good luck.
-Sin
I suggest anyone who has SBF'd to 621 or done the OTA and lost root, to check out this thread on RootzWiki. It isn't root for 621, but its a viable workaround. What was found was that an SBF for the milestone X (sbf 604) could be flashed over 621, and then zergrushv4 could be used to root that. Now to do this you MUST use SBF_flash on Linux, otherwise you will flash your baseband and your data will not work (this can be corrected by a call to VZW asking them to reprovision your data). Once on this 604 your phone will report as a Milestone, but you can install BSR/CWM and flash over to a *GB* rom (froyo roms will not work, IIRC) and after that it'll report as DX (this can also be achieved using a build.prop edit, but who really wants stock? If you do just want stock and you do this build.prop edit, you will need to freeze/remove the updater or else it'll freak and try to update and bug you incessantly.) Hope this helps! I've got a dx2 personally but I've been following this thread hoping to glean some information for when our next update drops (which was supposed to happen like a week ago... -__-)