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[Droid 2 Global General] MrPib:
I hope that you find much pleasure in your wife's palm...

As far as my D2 running CM7:

Never overheats.

Battery usage is reasonable.

Unlocked.

Doesn't bog down.

Never needs a factory reset.

No bloatware.

And no device I've had in my many years has bogged down like that horrid POS called a Palm E2. What a waste of 2 bills.
[Droid 2 Global General] esmith747:
First line a pun?
[Droid 2 Global General] SrgWallopy:
Think he got it? haha. Yea.. It will probably be out Early August. That way the new D3 has a while to sell some before they push it out... Motorola needs to stop being jewish and acting like Apple and push it already. No one is going to go out and buy a D2G just because it has 2.3 on it. Everyone that has one, just wants the fixes :) Dumbies they are!
[Droid 2 Global General] SrgWallopy:
Also, everyone liking there new marketplace update? Now i feel like i should re-sbf my phone and install a wp7 launcher.. 0-0... cuz damn.. it looks smexy.

Oh one last thing.. Gingerbread has a black bar and is a little "darker colored os"... Notice how the marketplace update is now a darkish color... i've got a feeling it will be here within 14 more days..
[Droid 2 Global General] rongphuongnam:
Waiting .....
[Droid 2 Global General] zodanh2102:
haizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzza.............waiting :o
[Droid 2 Global General] Smokehavel:
i got it, i got it, i got..... nevermind, that was the angry birds update. Damn, I'm still waiting too.....

Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Droid 2 Global General] SrgWallopy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmyUkm2qlhA&feature=related

Here is a little word of advice for all of us.. we gotta just keep swimming.. just keep swimming
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
When I check for updates I get a message that says I need a motorola service account. I just sbfed from hexen and was able to get up to the current with the 2.4.330 and now when I check it gives me that message.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
After SBFing, the “Check for updates” option tells you you need that service account and offers a button like Sign Up or something. If you press it, it'll automatically configure everything and then proceed to download updates.
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
I did and it took me to a screen with multiple accounts... none of which where a motorola service account
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Could you kindly screenshot that message? It's possible without being rooted by using ddms (Dalvik Debug Monitor) from Android SDK.

Or, I don't know, photo it if the SDK is too much of a hassle (and it actually is — for most people).
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
I had no problem doing the same ota process when I went from 2.4.29 to 2.4.33
[Droid 2 Global General] IronFists:
did you do ota programming after the sbf with *228???
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
I didn't actually dial *228 but the phone made me during setup. Afterwards I got the update to 2.4.330. Now when I check it get the motorola account error.
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
But now that you mention it..... the original programming did fail several times.
[Droid 2 Global General] mehappyz:
Try SBFing a second time, mine did this once and I SBF'd again and it fixed the issue...
[Droid 2 Global General] donkeydroid:
So I did sbf again.. after three update to 2.4.330 the market updated itself. The market started to force close constantly... restored old market from titanium backup pro. Then I started getting the motorola account bs again. Besides that it's all good. But will have to sbf again when the official gb update finally rolls out.
[Droid 2 Global General] xploited:
So, still no gingerbread, huh? :confused:
[Droid 2 Global General] boomertwo:
We may just have to face it that we wont get an update. Afaik the D2G may have been Eof. They no longer list this phone on their website as the D3 has now replaced it.

If we do get an update I expect it to be the last update we will ever see for this phone :(.
[Droid 2 Global General] sk0t:
At this point, I'd be surprised if we get an update. The way Moto has been cranking out phones and the number of bugs I keep reading about in them, it'd probably just be a whole new set of bugs if they updated the phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] xploited:
I guess I hit a jackpot when upgraded to Atrix. It has unlocked bootloader so Moto can't screw it over even if they want to.

Still gotta sell my D2G now though... :( What a shame... despite all the annoying bugs, I liked it a lot.
[Droid 2 Global General] seventieslord:
Yeah, I'm thinking I should go get an unlocked Atrix too...

what else do you like better? Anything you miss from the D2G?
[Droid 2 Global General] d2ger:
OTA update Droid 2 Global

Dear all,

i have a question about OTA update, thanks before

Do i need something else besides the internet connection, for example verizon account, to download the update OTA . Because when i check for update System at the condition not connected to internet, the result is the same as i connected to internet -- " Check for update was not available at this time. Try again later. "
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
To update, you need to be connected to the internet. It doesn't matter if it's 2G/3G mobile data or WiFi.

You don't need any accounts.
[Droid 2 Global General] xploited:
Atrix is the better phone by miles.

Dual core CPU, Tegra 2, (blazing fast) huge 4.3 display (some complain about pentile, but for me it's absolutely a non issue), also the design is simply beautiful :D (so slick so thin so gorgeous, looks better than iPwn 4 if you ask me)

On the software side we have an unlocked bootloader, CWM, many custom roms and CM7 on its way. So far, I love this phone. Also usage-wise, Atrix has significantly less bugs. (no random reboots, cell signal disconnect or any other BS)

The only advantage D2G has over Atrix, is the hardware keyboard, but i've learned to live perfectly fine without it. Android stock keyboard became my replacement of hardware keyboard, while I use swype for everything else.

Anyway, if you do upgrade, I am sure you will not regret it. :D
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
A good alternative for GSM users beside the Atrix (Atrix is 4", not 4.3 btw) is Motorola XT860 4G which is supposed to be released on Tuesday next week (Aug 9). Same as Droid 3 sans the CDMA crap hence better battery life. I plan on snatching one before next weekend :)
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Myself, I'm planning to ask a friend to use that BOGO offer by VZW, and get two Droid 3s for $199. My friend will then supposedly unlock one of them via VZW, and send it to me, leaving the other one for himself.

European Milestone 3 will definitely cost a lot.
[Droid 2 Global General] seventieslord:
yeah, the QWERTY keyboard is non-negotiable here... gotta have it.

The XT860 looks awesome - I can't find anything in the specs that makes the D2G a preferable phone... even though the D2G is a sweet phone.

leo, do you know about the 16GB internal memory? For example, the D2G's internal memory is inaccessible for anything, other than moving over some bigger apps from the SD card, that the installer thought was doing me a favour by putting them there (which is usually the case, but not with the D2G) - but I can't use it to store files or anything. (maybe I could, but not through any easy windows interface)

The galaxy S, on the other hand, has an internal memory that is useable in windows. when you plug it in with an SD card installed, it comes up as two hard drives. Any idea how the XT860 will behave?
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
I am pretty sure internal memory will act as sd card thus accessible normally similar to D3 and unlike D2g.

External card will be sdcard-ext. Slightly uncommon for some programs but since this is becoming a trend devs will adapt with the time. But I won't be 100% sure until I put my paws on one of these puppies, which I hope will be soon :)
[Droid 2 Global General] ben7337:
Sadly if your friend follows that deal with verizon, both phones will need their own line. Buy one get one free requires 2 2 year contracts, one for each phone which gets its own line. So unless you friend wants to pay 2 yrs of monthly fees, I don't see that working too well.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
I see, thanks for clarifying. That's a bit upsetting.
[Droid 2 Global General] rusty815:
yup, and if he decides to cancel the free line, he has to return the phone, its part of the deal so you cant simply get a free phone
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Gingerbread ROOT on my D2G

I have the official Gingerbread ota on my phone and I used the 1 click root for D3 and other motorola devices. (from rootzwiki) I am rooted and staying that way. I was previously rooted on froyo (with Z4 root). I unrooted before the update. So there would be no problems with the update. All apps requiring root are working.
[Droid 2 Global General] drumster:
Just got the official OTA update... Its installing right now :rolleyes:
[Droid 2 Global General] drumster:
The update is good, but unable to get root access using the OneClick Root from rootzwiki
[Droid 2 Global General] ancorare:
Just checked for updates, .607 is downloading now. I'm rooted on stock 2.2 and the only mods I've done are fonts, no roms or anything. I created a clockworkmod backup before I did the fonts, so if I just restore to that backup and then unroot, will I be all set to install the update? Also, if I do that instead of SBFing to stock, will I keep all my apps and data when I update to .607?
[Droid 2 Global General] drumster:
Could you share the link from where you downloaded the root patch? I tried the one you mentioned but it doesnt work
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Well unfortunately I can't post links until after my 8th post.
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
So I'll just post some crap. Until I have 8 posts. And have to wait 5 minutes before posting a new one.
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Ok post #5 three more to go.
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Yea post #6
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Wow 1 more and I can post links.
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Post 8 yippie.
[Droid 2 Global General] adamkingkong:
Ok here it is.

http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?3714-ROOT-Droid-3-root-instructions-%28One-Click-added-for-Windows-Linux-OSX%29

I used the XP one cause I'm still using that. The only suggestion I have is if one doesn't work try another.
[Droid 2 Global General] foreverinpanama:
Help PLZ, read explanation first though. Droid 2 Global root + ota upgrade

So I currently have a rooted 2.2 Version 2.4.330.A956

- Bcuz I was rooted I well, un-rooted (used Z4root for both processes).

- I then made a backup with Clockworkmod of my phone today.

Tried to force the check for update but I keep getting a "you need motorola service account". Ok that sucks but no sweat, I'll go to settings and do a factory/wipe of the phone and try again (Gotta love having everything on cloud servers).

Now I don't get the service account error (great!) , but after it downloads, and restarts the phone, it craps out (android dude with an exclamation point having an aneurism) around 35%.

Currently trying one more thing, restoring to an image from 2 months ago, from there I am going to un-root (if necessary), and factory reset, all before attempting to check for the update again.

BEFORE THAT: does anyone have any input that has run into this already? Sorry for the long text but it was the only way to explain everything.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
If you install the update manually (by fetching the zip file from your phone, renaming it to update.zip, placing to SD card root and applying update from the stock recovery) you will see that it fails an assertion on a file.

This is because you were rooted.

Make a CWM backup, SBF, install all updates including 4.5.607, then root, install CWM, and finally do advanced restore → /data only.
[Droid 2 Global General] papabear010:
I just got 2.3 on my d2g. Its ota.
[Droid 2 Global General] iamcsr:
Does anyone have the original logwrapper file that the update fails on? Rather not SBF
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
File is there. It is just renamed and called by the hijack script CWM injects there. You need to delete the script and restore the original log wrapper name. Honestly SBF'ing is less of a hassle.

Google for manual clockwork mod uninstall to get detailed instructions. It is too difficult to link to post while posting from my phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] foreverinpanama:
Im having issues even going SBF. I don't mind starting from the bottom but either way man this is making me grow old. I keep getting failed errors from RSD Lite 4.9.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
what you need to pretty much do is to delete the hijacking script which is /system/bin/logwrapper and rename the original one which is called /system/bin/logwrapper.bin after the hijack was installed back to /system/bin/logwrapper (remove the .bin extension). That's it.

You can do it with root explorer (remount /system in RW mode, then do the delete and finally rename). Make sure you don't leave the phone without logwrapper script or it won't boot anymore and your only way out will be SBF then. Do not restart the phone between deleting the hijack and renaming original logwrapper.
[Droid 2 Global General] drkcobra:
Update from 4.9 for starters. 5.0 was the first version to reliably work with the A956 and I would recommend just going to the now tried and true 5.3.1 or the newly leaked 5.4.4. Then just bring your phone up in bootloader and flash 2.4.330 to it to start over.
[Droid 2 Global General] ancorare:
Can anyone confirm this? Also can someone write the steps with the necessary code lines (I know what needs to be done but I'm not comfortable writing the delete/rename commands on my own) so that I know exactly what codes to run? Thanks in advance.

EDIT: nevermind, I confirmed it myself. Learn by doing, lol.
[Droid 2 Global General] drumster:
For those of you who were rooted using z4root before and are unable to root now using psouza's 1-Click Root, please follow my thread in the Droid 2 forum.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17359119#post17359119

Pete Souza gave me those instructions and they worked perfectly, I was able to re-root my D2G - no SBF, no nothing.
[Droid 2 Global General] Maximum Dude:
Peter Souza's 1-Click Root solution worked for me, though I had to run the latest version twice for some reason. (Does that make it a 2-click solution?)

I had rooted my Droid 2 Global via Z4root, and was worried that it would cause problems with the OTA update to v2.3.3. Mr. Souza's program saved me a lot of grief.

If you are having problems, see drumster's post above, or you can try running www_psouza4_com/Droid3/PetesMotorolaRootTools_v1.05.zip a couple of times.

Note: replace the underscores with the requisite "."
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
4.5.607 is no longer available according to Motorola.

The update has been pulled off the update servers to implement a fix in Device Encryption support.
[Droid 2 Global General] foreverinpanama:
I got it to work, and the issue the whole time was I needed to add the letter P at the end of the SBF file. Weird.
[Droid 2 Global General] tablelegs:
So am I the only person left who has not gotten this update? I did checkin, I check for it every day...what is the problem?

To make myself clear, I reverted to stock and I am not rooted while I wait for this update. When I reverted to stock an update to .330 immediately showed up which I applied.
[Droid 2 Global General] :
Me neither!! I feel so left out!
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
This has been discussed multiple times.

See my post above (though you wouldn't care to read it).

The update was cancelled, and removed from the update servers.

Motorola is fixing a bug found in the firmware.
[Droid 2 Global General] themadarchitect:
If it had been removed it was placed back maybe 3 weeks ago because both my wife and I received the update. She has the Droid 2 and we both were made aware of the update on the same day.

I am located in NYC if that is important to anyone. A tech at the Verizon store also said it has been available but being pushed slowly to avoid unnecessary traffic on the networks.

It is installed and is decent so far. My wife has had some problems with her keyboard freezing (only when she uses it on screen). I have had problems with texting. Sometimes I will choose text from the homescreen and it will take me to my email :confused: But then again I am using Go Launcher Pro and Go SMS Pro, so very hard to say if that has anything to do with it.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Alright, so your Verizon tech knows more than Motorola Owners Forums managers.

Quoting Matt in this thread: https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/57277?tstart=0

On September 9th, he wrote:

He later added,

No other updates were posted in that thread.

No other people reported the update being available to them since then.
[Droid 2 Global General] jchutch2:
FWIW I just got told by Verizon that it's going to be around the 15th of October.
[Droid 2 Global General] dohturdima:
A race of two tortoises - who's going to get the official GB update first? My Samsung Epic or D2G? My guess is neither.
[Droid 2 Global General] Windst:
followed instructions for my friends DG2, it did nothing but stay 2.2 and no longer can make calls, it says we can enter a credit card # to make calls now. wtf. brick
[Droid 2 Global General] Jed Dignazio:
New build of 4.5.608

****Lastest update 10/12/11:

Everything must be squared away now, as the new build of 4.5.608 has been approved and should be made available shortly. Normally when these support documents arrive, the update shows up within a week or so.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Reportedly it is available since this afternoon for some people already. I assume it will go public in a day or so
[Droid 2 Global General] sk0t:
I'm running it. Not sure if it fixed what the issue was that they pulled 607, but it installed fine here.
[Droid 2 Global General] wmsincewince:
Did you have to unroot the phone to have it install, or did it just show up as being available?
[Droid 2 Global General] sk0t:
It installed while I was rooted.. I didn't actually check to see if I had retained root though.. I ended up flashing back to 29 and bringing it all the way back to 608. Haven't attempted to reroot yet.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Thanks!

To install - restore all bloatware. No need to unroot.

After update - you will need to reroot. One click Moto GB style root works

Interestingly - baseband and recovery images are updated. Kernel remains the same

Props for file go to user from DroidForums.net (quoted above)
[Droid 2 Global General] scott_lim:
Hi,

im in Malaysia on DIGI network (GSM) and im on 2.4.330. As for now, no update available for me yet.
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
If you do not want to wait for the public 4.5.608 release, download the 607 leak install it a top 330 you have, then the 608 from my post above and you will be all set.
[Droid 2 Global General] tjikko:
I received the update .608 this morning, this droid 2 global is located in The Netherlands.

The UI looks sweet ^^
[Droid 2 Global General] setiamalaysia:
Hi,

I managed download latest update .608 via On The Air update method but it seems failed to install after my phone restart. The update yellow progress bar only progress an small portion then warning triangle lights up on screen.

What should I do now?
[Droid 2 Global General] drumster:
I just received the upgrade from .607 to .608. Pretty smooth...
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Did you freeze any bloatware on your phone or perform anything like installing the 3G icon fix etc?
[Droid 2 Global General] setiamalaysia:
Hi,

I did un-installed some useless bundle wares came together with the phone. Is it part of the reason I cannot update the firmware?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kingwp1:
I just got the official Asus Sleeve yesterday. I'm very pleased with the quality, but I'm a little put off by one of the features. You can have the Transformer in two different levels in this case. With the tablet in the case with all the holes lining up with the buttons you can have it standing nearly vertical in portrait mode. If you want it to lay flatter, you have to turn the tablet upside down and let the image flip 180 degrees. However, some apps don't work in 180 degree mode, and there is the low FPS issue when the display is rotated that way. I plan on using the tablet in it's sleeve in the flatter position like this, but I don't want to deal with app inconsistencies or bad frame rates. Has anyone tried to Mod the case to fit the other way around?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] klau1:
this seems to have only begun with the update to 3.1

Refer to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115520
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kordellas:
Hello, I have downloaded a zip file through IE. Where I can find it ?

Thank you
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Avandor:
There isnt a specific place... each app has its own isolated storage where it keeps their files.

You should be able to open that ZIP file from the browser and it will show you the files within... if they are recognised file types by WP7, it will let you run them.

But that's it, you have no file manager you can goto and fetch that saved file.

PS

: well, you have... but I'm unsure if TouchXplorer is still working or not.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kordellas:
Thanks for this, but how can i delete it if I can't find it? I use the TouchXplorer...

I am concerning about the phone memory.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmcgraw:
Generally, files downloaded through IE are stored in temporary memory and will be erased after a certain amount of time.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 937dytboi:
I ran into the same problem today. luckily i hit the windows button so all I have to do is hit the back button to reach the zip file again. Kind of frustrating when you dont have a file explorer and no other way to reach the file you just downloaded
[Defy General] adrian.lupas:
This may sound like a stupid question but here i go.

I live in Romania, and i use Orange Romania as my carrier. From what i could tell they use the 2100 3G and 3G+ band.

I have to choose between a Motorola Defy and an HTC Inspire 4G to buy, UNLOCKED, from e-bay.

But, from what i understand from members in the Inspire forum, the HTC Inspire will not work for me in Orange Romania, because it uses the 1900 3G band. Now i don't know what to believe. I called my carrier and they said that if i get the phone unlocked, even if it's an Inspire, it's likely to work in my network, 3G-wise i mean. What are the chances of this?

Also, since my network uses 3G 2100 and i buy a Defy from e-bay, made in the USA with Motoblur enabled, can i use that phone at FULL CAPACITY? Will my youtube videos and wi-fi hot-spot recognition work always? How about Motoblur. Does it work in Romania if i buy the phone from the US?

Thank you in advance.

EDIT:-----------------------------------

While you're contemplating on an answer. The Motorla Defy i have at hand to buy is this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280658487905&category=9355&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

From what i read in the phone description: "WCDMA 850/1700/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 2.0 Mbps"'

From what i read in my carrier's description:	900 MHz	GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+	2G, 3G - 2100 MHz	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+	3G.

This basically means that if i buy the above-mentioned Motorola Defy, i can use it at 100% in Romania, right?
[Defy General] dew.man:
Should be fine.
[Defy General] scrannel:
USA phones nearly always have 2100 3G capabilities (besides their domestic frequencies, like 1700 for t-mo). But a 1900? That sounds like at&t usa. However, it may have more than just 1900. If people on your forum are saying the HTC won't work, they're probably smarter than whomever you spoke with at your carrier. But, again, I'm not sure about the HTC. If it is a usa phone it may have 2100 as well.