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[Update] 2.2 update coming confirmed

I went into my local tmobile store yesterday in hope of returning my vibrant because of the GPS issue. The employees (2 of them) confirmed to me that the update will come next week with the fix for the GPS issues. They said it'll be along with 2.2 update. I wrapped up my vibrant and bust out of the store as quickly as I went in.. seems like good news to all of us vibrant users. Now its a waiting game... if the update doesn't come next week ill be returning this vibrant for sure.
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That's not exactly "Confirmed" chances are that you'll probably be returning that Vibrant next week. Otherwise the Fascinate would probably be shipping with 2.2 and as far as I'm concerned none of the leaked documentation has indicated that it will.

I want to believe you. I really do.
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That is good news. Btw, is the gps problem that bad for you to want to return the phone?
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Well, T-Mobile has already confirmed an update in September but I doubt it would be next week. I also doubt that employee knows something that the rest of the world doesn't.

The tmobile rep I talked to on the phone yesterday said the GPS update would be separate from the 2.2 froyo release and should be out in the first 2 weeks of sept and available as an OTA

I went in acting as if i'm just a normal user that doesn't know anything about xda developers or any android website.. (if they actually looked at my phone it has superuser app installed and all that ****, i'll be rejected for sure) on of the guy told me first that the update should fix that and it is a software problem (sigh, i knew that) and he asked me have i read all those on internet and i just simply said NO. he then said the update is gonna fix the GPS issue. I acted more stupid by asking him "do i have to get anything to get an update". he said it'll be rolled out over the air. then another employee, the girl jump into the conversation and asked me about the phone blah blah blah, and she said that the update's coming next week. BTW the GPS is not really a big problem here since i don't really use it.. i tried to return the phone becuz i was thinking i should wait for the G2, i just bought vibrant so far pretty good, applied lag fix and i always get 2200+ on quadrant..
PS. there's no reason for me to lie and speculate things, i just say things that i experienced..

Are you saying you dont think it will come next week, or are you saying not at all? Cuz its definitely getting 2.2, im just not expecting it next week...
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mr2t32 said:
That is good news. Btw, is the gps problem that bad for you to want to return the phone?
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I know it's bad enough for me to want to return mine if the fix doesn't work. The GPS on this phone is pretty bad as is. My TouchPro 2 was MUCH better. Both for lock times and keeping the signal.
Driving around in 3 major cities on clear sky days, my Vibrant loses it's GPS signal pretty much every time. Sometimes it resumes GPS after a few seconds, sometimes it takes a few minutes or never regains GPS lock. It's inconsistent to say the least.
I'm using Copilot Live and Google Maps on both the TouchPro 2 and the Vibrant. The Vibrant fails with either software.
PS: This is my second Vibrant. The first one had the same issues. I've tried various GPS fixes, but most if not all cause Google Maps to completely lock on my phone. I have to reset the phone to get it working again.

the galaxy s line will definitely be getting 2.2 at some point. I highly doubt it will be next week though. give samsung a little time to drop the fascinate at least.
oh and t mobile reps know absolutely nothing that we don't, so don't take their word on things like this before they're confirmed. they just want you to buy phones/keep your phone.
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jaker.the.skater said:
the galaxy s line will definitely be getting 2.2 at some point. I highly doubt it will be next week though. give samsung a little time to drop the fascinate at least.
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given that the galaxy s line is sold worldwide. i hope that samsung wouldn't mess this one up. it makes me wonder cuz thinking of "Samsung Rolled out 2.2 update really fast" will make them look a LOT better after the "behold" epic fail. I expect the update but i have until the 16th to return since i live in california and i get 30days window, so i might just wait till the 15th (can't say that i don't give them any chance). if the update doesn't come, i'll return and i believe many more will do the same if they still can.. the G2 is coming out and it looks like it'll be pretty advance. Don't we all just love the phone that are Top of the line without us having to modify it...

@op, this should be in general. has zero to do with development, as it's more just a discussion

I spoke to my local t-mobile store in nyc, she openly said by end of september.

So lets see..... if Samsung release the update and tmobile hold it for some reason and not OTA it yet. Would it really hurt their sales in the us? And if Samsung taking too long to release the update.. would it hurt their sales worldwide ? Anyway we're all just the user who hope one day we'll wake up, picked up our phone and see the update screen waiting for us to press yes. So lets hope that our manufacturer and carrier wouldn't turn us away by doing it "too late" .. and we shall see
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There has been no official internal memo about the release of 2.2. The reps are just speculating and telling you what you want to hear so you don't return your phone.
Ever since Google announced 1.5 people have been calling or going into stores asking about updates. Frankly we get asked constantly and are tired of getting asked. We give a generic response like "in a few weeks" just so you will stop asking. Once we know you will know and it will be all over tech blogs.
And when there is a release date not everyone will get it at the same time. OTAs roll out in groups so you might not even get 2.2 till October if you wait for the OTA.

speoples20 said:
There has been no official internal memo about the release of 2.2. The reps are just speculating and telling you what you want to hear so you don't return your phone.
Ever since Google announced 1.5 people have been calling or going into stores asking about updates. Frankly we get asked constantly and are tired of getting asked. We give a generic response like "in a few weeks" just so you will stop asking. Once we know you will know and it will be all over tech blogs.
And when there is a release date not everyone will get it at the same time. OTAs roll out in groups so you might not even get 2.2 till October if you wait for the OTA.
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Dead on right there.. The only thing our internal memos have said is Samsung has committed to a September release date for the GPS Fix and rumoured September release date for froyo. All that means is they will start pushing a update in September. To comply with this then can start pushing it September 30th. If your waiting for a update to keep you from returning the phone then just return it now and get it after the update comes out.

NexVision said:
Dead on right there.. The only thing our internal memos have said is Samsung has committed to a September release date for the GPS Fix and rumoured September release date for froyo. All that means is they will start pushing a update in September. To comply with this then can start pushing it September 30th. If your waiting for a update to keep you from returning the phone then just return it now and get it after the update comes out.
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Thanks for the advice . I guess I'll return it and use my HD2 with "android " rom for now.
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Yeah the people at the Tmo store will tell you anything to keep you as a customer... At one of my previous retail jobs I was told to lie twice a day if possible, just to get me in the mode if I had to bc I didnt know something.. Its their job to sell you something, if it happens to be a lie, so be it...

T-Mobile announces the same updates to employees as they do to the public.
Sometimes the public finds out about the updates before the employees.
If T-Mobile hasn't announced it somewhere, the employee is making it up.

speoples20 said:
There has been no official internal memo about the release of 2.2. The reps are just speculating and telling you what you want to hear so you don't return your phone.
Ever since Google announced 1.5 people have been calling or going into stores asking about updates. Frankly we get asked constantly and are tired of getting asked. We give a generic response like "in a few weeks" just so you will stop asking. Once we know you will know and it will be all over tech blogs.
And when there is a release date not everyone will get it at the same time. OTAs roll out in groups so you might not even get 2.2 till October if you wait for the OTA.
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To a extent, it is true but if you're tech savvy that is incorrect. When a person gets a OTA, the person can get the link of where the OTA is located and post it up. When this is posted, anybody can MANUALLY push the update to their phone. It doesn't even require root, I'd assume it would be to rename to update.zip and boot into recovery and press reinstall packages (Non-Clockwork).
This is how it was during 1.5 -> 1.6 for the G1 and other phones.

[Q] OTAs being released by ???

The date on my Vibrant kit box is 7/4/10 and I have Not received the OTA yet.
If you have please posts your box date and your serial # (is you know where it is?).
Would be fun counting up to your OTA release.
Secular

Does that really matter???
I am not trying to a butt or anything but I thought they were send out randomly.

No one knows for sure.
Just 3 or 4 post will deny or confirm.

Yeah pretty sure it's random still haven't gotten my ota yet and my date is 6/27/10

Your box date has nothing to do with when you will be getting updates.
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well then
tdtylert said:
Yeah pretty sure it's random still haven't gotten my ota yet and my date is 6/27/10
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If someone gets the update and has a latter box date than us, you are correct.

Just received s txt from att a few min ago about a phone update, this still the old update notice our is it froyo?
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I got mine before launch n didn't get the update. I know 3 ppl that got it yesterday n all 3 bought months after I did and at different tines. It does not go by date.

Date on mine is 7/10/2010 and I got the update yesterday, 10/8/2010. So the whole date thing is pretty irrelevant.

It would be better if you started looking by phone number or IMEI numbers.
I mean duh, all algorythms are numerical.....look for a significant number.
Dumb ass kids.

Just go and flash the official JI6 OTA with Odin, that is what I did, its the same as the T-mobile OTA.
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=798125

09/03/2010 box date here with no OTA update yet. Agreed that there is probably some number based algorithm used to push the updates, but the box date is certainly not it. I also doubt it is really random over a large base such as their nationwide subscribers; among a smaller base, maybe.

DK28 is posted NOT 100% its final Sorry

http://android.clients.google.com/p...0/1506bdf2e04b.update-SPH-D700_DI18ToDK28.zip
Thats the raw file from Sprint and Google this is not rooted and will break recovery

isn't this the same as the one that being posted everywhere else?

Yes.. Lol...
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Exactly which there is a 99 % chance of it being a RC since it's still very buggy and flawed, nevermind the fact google is hosting it.
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of course sprint is calling this a leaked experimental release. But i give them credit for at least making moves in the right direction for froyo. I see alot of happy users so far with minor issues.

styckx said:
Exactly which there is a 99 % chance of it being a RC since it's still very buggy and flawed, nevermind the fact google is hosting it.
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'thats right from SPRINT people jeez IT IS THE FINAL release goto your sprint account then to your phone support see what it says!!!

rjmjr69 said:
'thats right from SPRINT people jeez IT IS THE FINAL release goto your sprint account then to your phone support see what it says!!!
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And what does it say for you?
The only things I can find on Sprint's site -- the most recent posts from Sprint admin as of last night -- expressly deny that there has been an offical update:
The official Sprint version of the upgrade has not been released. When it is, I will post a thread to the Samsung Epic forum and update the Samsung Epic Maintenance Release blog. If you want to receive a notification when it's available, subscribe to the blog.
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This is what my sprint account says:
Version
Date released
Description of enhancements/fixes
S700.05S.DI18 9/30/2010 This update fixes:
- Device not going into sleep mode when using Wi-Fi
- Amazon MP3 not downloading in 4G
- Bluetooth root issue
- Large email lag in upload speeds
- Code to enable faster 3G upload speeds
S700.05S.DI07 9/16/2010
This update:
- Adds Samsung Media Hub
- Fixes 4G de-registration when activating mobile hotspot
S700.0.5S.DG27
8/30/2010
Initial Release
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Nothing at all about dk28

no more GPS?
I don't see anything at all on my Sprint page about this update or even anything specific to the version of software on my phone.
I installed this update earlier today and the GPS on my phone no longer works. It worked before and I never noticed any problems or delays that others reported. I've tried wiping the data and cache numerous times and even re-installing the upgrade but nothing seems to work.
Does anyone have any other suggestions on what I might try? At this point I question whether or not this is the same update we'll receive OTA...
Thanks,
Scott

scott47 said:
I don't see anything at all on my Sprint page about this update or even anything specific to the version of software on my phone.
I installed this update earlier today and the GPS on my phone no longer works. It worked before and I never noticed any problems or delays that others reported. I've tried wiping the data and cache numerous times and even re-installing the upgrade but nothing seems to work.
Does anyone have any other suggestions on what I might try? At this point I question whether or not this is the same update we'll receive OTA...
Thanks,
Scott
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PEople have had this issue including myself. The update is rolling out state by state units hardware 4 first then 5 should be started later today.
I had to ODIN back to di18 to get my GPS to lock now its amazingly accurate

rjmjr69 said:
PEople have had this issue including myself. The update is rolling out state by state units hardware 4 first then 5 should be started later today.
I had to ODIN back to di18 to get my GPS to lock now its amazingly accurate
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Can you please write the exact steps to follow and give links to the files you used?? ie pit/odin/.md5
Also did you do a complete wipe or not? if not complete wipe.. which .md5 file you used. Thanks !

rjmjr69 said:
PEople have had this issue including myself. The update is rolling out state by state units hardware 4 first then 5 should be started later today.
I had to ODIN back to di18 to get my GPS to lock now its amazingly accurate
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So you think Sprint's plan is to push this update to everyone OTA and then have all the end-users install Odin and fix it? Even while denying that there is such a release? Hilarious!
This is not an official rollout. It is a leak. Those who install it, and are comfortable with some level of hacking, may proceed at their own risk, as usual.
But no one should believe this is an official release from Sprint.

hardrock121 said:
Can you please write the exact steps to follow and give links to the files you used?? ie pit/odin/.md5
Also did you do a complete wipe or not? if not complete wipe.. which .md5 file you used. Thanks !
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That would be great.

Is it actually worthwhile to update from dk17 to dk29? I'm not really having any issues on dk17. Might just wait to confirm its final before going through the reinstall process.

boomerbubba said:
So you think Sprint's plan is to push this update to everyone OTA and then have all the end-users install Odin and fix it? Even while denying that there is such a release? Hilarious!
This is not an official rollout. It is a leak. Those who install it, and are comfortable with some level of hacking, may proceed at their own risk, as usual.
But no one should believe this is an official release from Sprint.
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Um.. That makes no since..
He had to odin BACK to di18 because he installed a leak..
the official is based off the knowledge of the user never hacking the phone and leaving it stock.
Therefore; no the average user will not need to use odin.. infact won't even know about it.
But those who have come to xda WILL need to odin back to stock di18 in order for the official Froyo to work when it is launched.

boomerbubba said:
So you think Sprint's plan is to push this update to everyone OTA and then have all the end-users install Odin and fix it? Even while denying that there is such a release? Hilarious!
This is not an official rollout. It is a leak. Those who install it, and are comfortable with some level of hacking, may proceed at their own risk, as usual.
But no one should believe this is an official release from Sprint.
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Why did you edit your post and remove the link? and what proof do you have to say its not final?
Why did you remove your links and??? this is your original post below
And what does it say for you?
*The only things I can find on Sprint's site* -- the most recent posts from Sprint admin as of last night (http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/237583#237583) -- *expressly deny that there has been an offical update*:
"The official Sprint version of the upgrade has not been released. When it is, I will post a thread to the Samsung Epic forum and update the Samsung Epic Maintenance Release blog (http://community.sprint.com/baw/com.../2010/11/08/samsung-epic-maintenance-releases). If you want to receive a notification when it's available, subscribe to the blog.

boomerbubba said:
So you think Sprint's plan is to push this update to everyone OTA and then have all the end-users install Odin and fix it? Even while denying that there is such a release? Hilarious!
This is not an official rollout. It is a leak. Those who install it, and are comfortable with some level of hacking, may proceed at their own risk, as usual.
But no one should believe this is an official release from Sprint.
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Suppose you got an update OTA. Wouldn't you consider it official?
If you have followed the original thread (which has been closed), the update happened OTA to a non-Sprint person. That is why many people claim it's official.

Why would Samsung release DK28 as official Froyo full of bugs when their Eclair builds were flawless? It doesn't make any sense. I sure wish people would stop saying that this is the official release and confusing new people. This is NOT the official release. There is NO evidence for that. Its NOT a finished product at this point.

acegolfer said:
Suppose you got an update OTA. Wouldn't you consider it official?
If you have followed the original thread (which has been closed), the update happened OTA to a non-Sprint person. That is why many people claim it's official.
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UGH. How many times does this need to be explained? He had a .4 hardware revision. .4 hardware revisions are for TESTERS. He received the update OTA because SOMEHOW he got ahold of a hardware revision that only TESTERS should have. This has all been discussed a thousand times.
Also, if this WAS the official release it would be a disaster for sprint.

rjmjr69 said:
Why did you edit your post and remove the link? and what proof do you have to say its not final?
Why did you remove your links and??? this is your original post below
And what does it say for you?
*The only things I can find on Sprint's site* -- the most recent posts from Sprint admin as of last night (http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/237583#237583) -- *expressly deny that there has been an offical update*:
"The official Sprint version of the upgrade has not been released. When it is, I will post a thread to the Samsung Epic forum and update the Samsung Epic Maintenance Release blog (http://community.sprint.com/baw/com.../2010/11/08/samsung-epic-maintenance-releases). If you want to receive a notification when it's available, subscribe to the blog.
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I didn't remove the link. It still works. But the Sprint site is very slow today. If you manage to get through, you will see that the quote above is accurate.

Verizon's admission of DL09...

I got a text saying DL09 had a bug where emergency calls couldn't be placed at the lock screen.
Anyways, what are they thinking? Aren't builds like this "secret"? Wouldn't telling everyone about a software version they don't have access to fuel some anger and get people calling in demanding the update?
Seems odd to me that they just sent out an official message for an unofficial software release...

DL09 is official. DJ05 was the secret test build that you're thinking of
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chronster said:
I got a text saying DL09 had a bug where emergency calls couldn't be placed at the lock screen.
Anyways, what are they thinking? Aren't builds like this "secret"? Wouldn't telling everyone about a software version they don't have access to fuel some anger and get people calling in demanding the update?
Seems odd to me that they just sent out an official message for an unofficial software release...
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Just got this text today. But I'm on DL30, so not gonna worry....
jv

johnnyv5 said:
Just got this text today. But I'm on DL30, so not gonna worry....
jv
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Same here. Just kind of giggled a little at how long this issue has been known around here, and VZW is just getting around to alerting its customers.

For anyone curious, here is the sms the OP is referring to:
Free VZW Msg(s) - Use of your emergency call button on your Fascinate phone with software SCH-i500.DL09 may not work while the phone is locked. A software fix will be pushed to your device soon. Until available, disable pattern lock to ensure emergency calls can be placed. To check your software version press Applications > Settings > About phone and view Build number. Only version SCH-i500.DL09 is impacted by this issue. Versions SCH-i500.DI01 and SCH-i500.DH12 are functioning properly. To disable pattern lock press Applications > Settings > Location & Security and remove check from Require Pattern.
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My first thought was, "holy crap, there's an emergency call button that can be activated when locked?"
Then I laughed at VZW's cockiness in assuming that they were going to push an OTA update to my phone. Silly Verizon.

What is build DH12? Was that the original release build? My phone came with DI01, so I had never heard DH12.

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What is build DH12? Was that the original release build? My phone came with DI01, so I had never heard DH12.
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DI01 - OG
DH12 - first update pushed by Verizon
DJ05 - Leak that was passed up by verizon
DL09 - Froyo Tease.... Pushed by vzw
DL30 - Froyo Goodness!!!!!! not pushed by vzw, yet....

GizmoDroid said:
For anyone curious, here is the sms the OP is referring to:
My first thought was, "holy crap, there's an emergency call button that can be activated when locked?"
Then I laughed at VZW's cockiness in assuming that they were going to push an OTA update to my phone. Silly Verizon.
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Just got the text. Seriously, what emergency call button? And how would I dial if locked??? LOL

johnnyv5 said:
DI01 - OG
DH12 - first update pushed by Verizon
DJ05 - Leak that was passed up by verizon
DL09 - Froyo Tease.... Pushed by vzw
DL30 - Froyo Goodness!!!!!! not pushed by vzw, yet....
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I think you're mistaken about your alphabet. H comes before I. DI01 was the first update pushed by VZW.

Perhaps this will give VZW some encouragement to get DL30 pushed out more quickly.
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spenceuiuc said:
Perhaps this will give VZW some encouragement to get DL30 pushed out more quickly.
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Pushing out a possibly unstable and/or un-thoroughly tested release in order to fix a bug in a previous release isn't a very good idea.
So let's hope not.

kristopherw said:
Pushing out a possibly unstable and/or un-thoroughly tested release in order to fix a bug in a previous release isn't a very good idea.
So let's hope not.
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It is if you stand to loose large sums of money for not following the E911 regulations...

imnuts said:
It is if you stand to loose large sums of money for not following the E911 regulations...
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I'd imagine they'd take the route of just fixing the version in DL09, and releasing that. It'd take a lot less effort to do all the QA, plus it's not like they like us anyways, and much less likely to brick a lot of phones.

what the hell is everyone talking about "pushed by verizon"???
I've been checking for updates at the about page daily it seems, and it says no new updates. Do I need to manually download them from a verizon site or something?

"Pushed by Verizon" means Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates are "pushed" to your device by Verizon through the InnoPath ActiveCare application (MobileUpdateClient.apk).
If you are running stock, you will see a pop-up on your device that will ask you to push a button to begin downloading the update.

Keep checking for updates, it will be there soon. I got it two days ago.
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reisb said:
Just got the text. Seriously, what emergency call button? And how would I dial if locked??? LOL
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If your screen is locked, and you have an unlock pattern set, you can still call 911 without unlocking the phone.
FCC dictates that all phones must be able to dial 911 at any time.
Your incredulity is a bit misplaced. Maybe you should work on being better informed.
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Eclair to Froyo: How often do phones check?

Hey all,
Quick question. Does anyone know how often or how our phones query the server for update checks? Is the software first downloaded before asking us if we want to upgrade? Does the sync icon light up while it is downloading? Does our battery charge need to over x to before the software either downloads and/or notify us?
I'm curious as to how the entire process works.
Thanks.

iil said:
Hey all,
Quick question. Does anyone know how often or how our phones query the server for update checks? Is the software first downloaded before asking us if we want to upgrade? Does the sync icon light up while it is downloading?
I'm curious as to how the entire process works.
Thanks.
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I have an Evo, but I follow the tech news. Software updates are released in waves so that if there are issues with an update, they are isolated and they can stop sending them out. Essentially, the first wave are the guinea pigs. I'm not sure how they decide who gets them, but I'm pretty sure it's random. You will be notified on your own when you can grab the update. It starts on the 21st and everyone should have the update by the 25th. Of course, you can probably just find the update online once it's out and do it yourself:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/samsung-epic-4g-officially-signed-up-for-froyo-starting-february/

iil said:
Hey all,
Quick question. Does anyone know how often or how our phones query the server for update checks? Is the software first downloaded before asking us if we want to upgrade? Does the sync icon light up while it is downloading? Does our battery charge need to over x to before the software either downloads and/or notify us?
I'm curious as to how the entire process works.
Thanks.
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When the update is available to your phone, it will download it silently in the background. Once the download is complete, you will get a notification that an update is ready to install. As long as you have enough battery left, you will have the option to install it. Otherwise you will be prompted to plug into your charger.
As far as the frequency your phone checks for updates, I'm not sure other than at boot time.
Sent from an Epic I haven't bricked yet.

Also, I believe the updates are 'pushed', which is to say, Sprint contacts your phone directly not vice versa.
Given how infrequent updates are, having your phone poll for them would be a wasted process.

Our phones already poll for app updates through the market and the update is hosted on googles servers.
I don't think it is too far fetched that our phones are notified somehow through this process?
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It would make sense, with the 'wave' method mentioned above, that it's just pushed. Thats the fun! Back when I used to odin to D*27 to let it OTA DI18, it would happen really randomly, anywhere from instant to half an hour... never waited longer though, as its open to request, I just 'check for updates' of it was taking too long. Either way, unless you are one of the first wave, I would wait for XDA's Devs to look over the one from the first wave, and then DL their update... Im sure they will get one from the first wave... I will probly Odin to DI18 tomorrow night and wait, just for fun, as I do agree there is an attraction to that, kind of like when you get a surprise PS3 update that gives you some new unlocked functionality... reminds you why you bought it... course with this phone, we would feel that way if it were more timely, but hey, theres the future...

iil said:
Our phones already poll for app updates through the market and the update is hosted on googles servers.
I don't think it is too far fetched that our phones are notified somehow through this process?
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My phone doesn't poll for market updates, i'm only notified if I actually open market.
Besides, this is from sprint, not from market.

Would the upgrade download through wifi?
sent from my Epic 4G

jeffyv2 said:
Would the upgrade download through wifi?
sent from my Epic 4G
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I asked the same question and was told yes.
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I believe that I read somewhere on here that they were updating from oldest version first, over 3 or 4 days.
Samsung Epic using Team Viper's latest ROM and kernel

jeffyv2 said:
Would the upgrade download through wifi?
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zanderman112 said:
I asked the same question and was told yes.
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I'm not so sure, as I remember when receiving the ota for di07 and di18 the download was slow so I turned on WiFi, at which point the dl stopped all together.

mikey80021 said:
I believe that I read somewhere on here that they were updating from oldest version first, over 3 or 4 days.
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I don't believe they would do it that way. A vast majority of users are on the latest while there is probably a minority who didn't update past DI07. They get the latest first and then get the stragglers in the later days.
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A software update to EB13 (Froyo) is available for the Samsung Epic 4G via Google OTA. Customers will become eligible for the
upgrade across a 4-day period based on their status with the Google servers. 67% of users are currently on SW DI18 so the first
OTA package we will publish will be an upgrade from DI18 – Froyo (DL11). We will be publishing hop upgrades from DG27 – Froyo
and DI07 – Froyo as soon as possible following the initial release
OTA Duration time is dependent on current device usage: 10 – 25 minutes, with installation time of 6-8 minutes
from the leaked .pdf from the first day, after the screenshots. thanks to whoever leaked it! DI18 is priority, you cant really sit on the older versions, I think those 'hop updates' are for old stock sitting around with the old versions waiting to be activated. Oh and the DL11 is a typo, they just cut and pasted from a previous release most likely...

mattallica76 said:
I'm not so sure, as I remember when receiving the ota for di07 and di18 the download was slow so I turned on WiFi, at which point the dl stopped all together.
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That happens on any download. Switching connections in the middle of a download stops it. Ive done this before. If you start on 3g, you'll have to finish on 3g, or restart on Wifi/4g
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If anyone receives the update, please contact me by personal message AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE you install the update!
Please please please...thank you

http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ase-wh164052-20100823-181934?INTNAV=SU:DP:MVT
how come they havent updated their support? it says last updated feb 16,2011
really hope they do the updatee

thizzmaster said:
http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ase-wh164052-20100823-181934?INTNAV=SU:DP:MVT
how come they havent updated their support? it says last updated feb 16,2011
really hope they do the updatee
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maybe it will be automatically updated with a script when they start the ota's. idk, just a guess.

UPDATE PROCESS: The software update will be delivered as a wireless download (over-the-air, or OTA) in waves starting on February 21. All Samsung Epic 4G owners should have access to the download by the end of the week (Feb. 25).
Once your Epic is in the queue and eligible to download the update, a message will be pushed to your device saying that a software update is available. If you are not yet in the queue and you attempt to check for a software update manually, you will receive a message saying “no upgrade is available”. This simply means your device isn’t in the current wave of updates.
All customers should have access to the update by the end of the week (Feb. 25).
just got this off sprint site.... so phones dont check... pushed, and you cannot even manually trigger it... I even Odin'd to DI18 a bit ago, to see if I could trigger it activating DI18... no dice. OK... whos in wave 1... cough it up!

Whosdaman,
Just curious, can I ask why contact you first? Are you aware of something I haven't read?
I'm rooted and rommed, but watching hubby's unrooted (won't let me touch or mess and screw up his!! Doesn't believe me I can fix whatever I break!!) Epic.
Really do appreciate someone looking out for everyone. I am going to hold on his until I see some positive results, because I can't fix what Sprint breaks!!