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[Thunderbolt General] duroWRX:
Updated to the latest OTA this morning, I'm still rebooting. Anyone else still rebooting too?
[Thunderbolt General] TheZuneLune:
Did we lose Skype Video Calling with the Update?

I had read on another site that the update kills Skype video calling. Is that true?
[Thunderbolt General] torax3:
Yup, sucks that its gone especially since this was one of the original sellinh points. Here's hoping they release gingerbread soon. This way we can get the new Skype.
[Thunderbolt General] aznxjz:
I haven't updated yet. I can confirm mobile hotspot still works (Sunday 9am ET)
[Thunderbolt General] mikeszekely:
Looks like I'm joining your club. Checked for the update, the phone finds it, I click OK, the phone sits like it's doing nothing for a minute, then I get the "Server Unavailable" message.

I have no idea if my Hot Spot is still working... I actually never used it in the first place. Seems I'm either at home, or out somewhere with nothing but my phone to get on the net with.
[Thunderbolt General] TheZuneLune:
I will be holding off on the update, then. I use Skype too much. hopefully, someone will get us a working version soon. I could sure use the battery life.
[Thunderbolt General] mikeszekely:
Update came through today ok.

I was going to wait until Gingerbread to update, since I wasn't having any issues with my Tbolt. But lately I've been having a sudden inexplicable battery drain. Like it'd go from 100-60 over the course of nine hours, then suddenly go from 60-15 in three. Hoping it's better after the update.
[Thunderbolt General] Nooter:
Seems like you need to update in order to lose Mobile Hotspot. Since I didn't update the last time around, I don't get random reboots, so I'm going to hold off on this update for now.

Is there any way to disable automatic updating?
[Thunderbolt General] Mr. Transistor:
My TBOLT has never done an automatic update....
[Thunderbolt General] Agentbolt:
I wanted to wait a few days to say anything, but my phone was a rebooting MESS with MR1, MR2, MR2.5, whatever. The new radio really does appear to have fixed it. I have been running BAMF 1.8.6 w/ only one freeze up that neccesitated a battery pull (and who knows what did that, I've been trying to run everything possible all at once to force a random reboot) in the past 3 days. Before rebooting 2-3 times a day (2-3 times per hour w/ MR2.5) was normal.

Between that and the instantaneous GPS lock-on I'm getting now, I officially am REALLY happy w/ this new radio.
[Thunderbolt General] bogatyr:
Still having data issues with my phone. So I called Verizon and their "tier 2" tech said that there was an update being rolled out starting 7/9 to fix this. I told him I got an update on 7/8 at 8PM EST and he denies that the updates are the same. The baseband he tells me is the "new" one is 1.39.00.0613w, while I have 1.39.00.0627r.

I argued with him for a few minutes and now he is sending me a replacement phone that is supposed to have this update I am supposedly missing.
[Thunderbolt General] TheZuneLune:
Good to know it's a good update. If the developers release a working Syype (video calls) I will jump on the update.
[Thunderbolt General] mike.s:
He was probably looking at the "old" announcement:

They recently updated it, it now says 1.39.00.0627r.
[Thunderbolt General] bogatyr:
Ah, so I do have it like I thought. Well, then the issue is either my phone is faulty or there is still a data connectivity problem with them. I'll know when I get the replacement one I guess.

Till then, I put my SIM in my company MiFi hotspot. At least that works flawless, and with my unlimited hotspot plan :)
[Thunderbolt General] Eurasianman:
Well, so far, the update has been solid for me. Not a single random reboot for me. Before, the phone would reboot itself every 2-3 days while I was sleeping, so it never really bothered me to begin with. The phone has been on since the update was installed last week (Verified by checking the uptime 134:49 hours). Funny thing is, the update that got pushed out 5/13, I didn't get till 7/7. Didn't have any issues for the whole day I had that update and then they pushed this update. Overall, I've been pleased with the phone. They finally fixed the text message issue where if you get a new text message, open it, and then close it too quickly and then re-open it, it still shows that you have a new text message. It would be nice if they would release an update that could improve battery life though, but I'm a bit skeptical about it.
[Thunderbolt General] Mr. Transistor:
Update finally showed up today for me, but still scared to do it. Had my TBOLT since day one with no problems other than gps locking on.

Does the board recommend I do this update?
[Thunderbolt General] H3Dude:
After this update, phone acting well, but is the most lag I have noticed on my phone, not bad but more than usual.
[Thunderbolt General] DJComet:
I have a stock Thunderbolt that hasn't gotten any OTA since launch and want to know if I should update or not if I'm planning on rooting sometime in the future.
[Thunderbolt General] jbh00jh:
I never had a problem with mine either . I updated and have no problems from the update.

Sent from my Verizon 4GLTE HTC THUNDERBOLT
[Thunderbolt General] dhy8386:
I would update. Did it the other day no problems. Really should not be an issue.
[Thunderbolt General] RunNgun42:
Dont update if you're stable and want to keep the free mobile hotspot & tethering built in. The update kills it, but it still works free on those of us who rejected the update.

My TB hasnt crashed or rebooted once yet, I get good battery life for a heavy user (6 hours before warnings), GPS locks just fine, no complaints whatsoever.
[Thunderbolt General] ponyboy82:
I'd have to say if your TB is stable and/or you never got the first update, don't bother with the second one - it will just remove the free hotspot for you. The skeptic in me almost thinks VZW purposely broke the TB with the first update just so everyone would update again to fix it (while taking away the free hotspot).
[Thunderbolt General] docabe:
Yep

I have been thinking the same thing since I read the details on the update.
[Thunderbolt General] Robertjm:
So I got a notice for an update to 1.70-something. Is this the update you're talking about from a while ago?

You said it killed the free mobile hotspot and built-in tethering. Would it effect the OpenGarden tether I've been using, or any of the other ones for Rooted phones? Also, will it break Root?

Robert
[Thunderbolt General] DJComet:
Well, I went ahead and updated. I noticed that the stupid #BAL, #DATA, etc. contacts can't be hidden. Is this a result of the OTA? I never noticed this before. :S
[Thunderbolt General] rednoved:
Well it's been a week now and I'm really happy with the update. My phone has been up for 7 days. I'm for sure getting better battery life since the update also.

I had no power cycles or resets when I first got the phone. All of my issues were caused by the first update. I did have sub par battery performance, but the newest update has shown a much better improvement for battery life, and got rid of the resets.
[Thunderbolt General] RunNgun42:
3rd party tethering tools should still work, and if you're rooted you cant apply the update anyway.

As far as hiding the #BAL numbers, just go into your address book properties by hitting the menu key, and uncheck every option except for gmail contacts, assuming thats what you use.
[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
It is 7/16 now...more than a week from when the update has come out and I have still not received it. I have called Verizon 3 times now and they just keep giving me that "it comes out in batches bull crap" but yet cant tell me the schedule or how often they push out batches. Has anyone else not gotton the update??
[Thunderbolt General] crazed_z06:
I know three people in San Diego here with Thunderbolts. None of them can get the update. It just says "Service Unavailable".. I got it by setting my phone to 1X, but if you try to check normally, it doesnt come through.. Same thing happened with the first update. It took weeks before my friends could get it. They dont want to set it to 1X and send 2-3 hours downloading, so they just wait.
[Thunderbolt General] trombone dixie:
I'm on the leaked MR2 from a few months back. Do I need to revert or do anything before it will show up for me? Has anyone received the OTA while on the leaked MR2?
[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
How do you set it to 1x?....i thought with LTE on/off you can only choose between 3g and 4g
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
My gf has not gotten it on her TB yet either. Checking for software update just gives an error. Was told same thing by Verizon. Comes out in batches
[Thunderbolt General] crazed_z06:
There's like 4-5 options in there. Choose the one that says "CDMA Only" .. That forces 1X.
[Thunderbolt General] Mr. Transistor:
Good beta
[Thunderbolt General] Jrocker23:
If you are on the leak, you will have to update it manually with the update posted on here... If you are rooted, make sure you use the rooted version...
[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
Ok 7/22 now and still NO UPDATE...getting p-off. I called verizon again and now there story is that there is an issue that is preventing the phone from getting the update through menu-settings-check for update and they are trying to work with HTC to get it resolved. She then told me that they have actually as of now pulled the update and when HTC is ready they will send and i will get it as a notification in my notification bar. Really?
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
Same thing with my girlfriends TB. They just keep telling her to wait it comes in batches. Meanwhile, the phone has gone from random reboots and major lag to completely shutting off 3-4 times a day and major lag.
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
Just called local Verizon store. Relayed the story bout the update being pulled and the phone just randomly shutting off 3-4 times per day. He had no idea what I was talking about and just said "well, uh, just keep checking for it" meanwhile the other woman in the store said she got hers like a week ago. I said "so basically your saying sorry bout your luck?" To which he replied "ya pretty much.....sorry"
[Thunderbolt General] sithdroid2187:
Why not just search the forums for the official OTA and install it manually?
[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
Because i was told by verizon tech support that doing it that way will void your warranty just like rooting does. Plus its not the point, i should get the update over the air just like everyone else and the ones that have not gotten it shouldn't get the run around. Plus, god forbid something goes wrong then they will wash their hands and just say, "well you f'd it up"
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
Ya its kind of the principle of the whole thing.
[Thunderbolt General] Robertjm:
That VZW Rep is an idiot. There is no way for them to know if your particular handset received the official OTA by way of their server or another one. The file would be the same!

And as for there being a problem that prevents manually pulling an update? I just tried it and it immediately started downloading. I know it's a pain, but perhaps you should hard reset and try that again?

Good Luck!!!

Robert

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[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
Two questions, is there anyonbe here that has actually not gotten the update, did a factory reset and then were able to get it? I ask because it is a huge pain and peoples tips about going to 1x and removing batteries and all that did not work.

Secondly, has anyone had issues with the update that is manually flashed? i dont know if i am imagening it but i thought i read that some poeple that did the flashing one are complaining about bugs and battery life where as people that got the OTA update are nothing but pleased.
[Thunderbolt General] RunNgun42:
The update finally tried to push to my phone today. It was weird, my phone was locked, and I went to read a txt msg or something, and when I unlocked the phone this installation prompt with a countdown timer was there ready to go, with like 1 minute and 6 seconds left. It looked like it was just going to install itself whether I gave it permission or not!

Anyway I promptly rejected it since my TB works great and I dont want to lose the built in mobile hotspot or tethering features.
[Thunderbolt General] microdot:
Ah the irony....the people that are actually getting the update are rejecting it and people like me that are dying to get the update are not. The only good thing about not getting the update is the free hotspot. I feel like i want to rack up 10gb of data a day to get mine.

On a side note i got this from a verizon forum:

'I contacted HTC and they advised due to multiple customers performing the updates at the same time, there have been some delays. Updates will continue to be pushed out to devices. You will not be able to check and pull the software update to the phone until it has been pushed to the phone.

MarquiaF_VZW

Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
I just found and downloaded the update. Tired of waiting on Verizon. Really hoping it "fixes" my gf's TB
[Thunderbolt General] Mr. Transistor:
Did it?
[Thunderbolt General] broons:
So far so good. Phone hasn't rebooted or shut down since applying it. Only thing strange is that when it was applying, it "bypassed" something called TP2 or something like that. Don't remember the exact name of it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] REDSCARFACE1:
Does WiFi tethered work if I temp root I'm tired of getting disconnected on hotspot and no

1 really helped web I asked how to fix the problem or any ideas
[Verizon Droid Charge] Tabzilla:
Anyone know of a browser that inverts the text color to save battery life?
[Verizon Droid Charge] mintcookies:
I'm also interested in such an app.

i've tried tried a modded version of Miren. I think its called Blacked-Out Miren or something. It should be on Google somewhere.

It has a black theme to the browser, but doesnt really help with inverting the website background.
[Acer Iconia A500] fogozito:
i currently own a X10 with data plan, is possible to share internet with my tablet via bluetoorh? i just paired the devices and i am a lost i dont see the options any where.

X10 custom rom Xperia Tw007 Custom Kernel.

Iconia 3.1 rooted with virtuos Galaxy
[Acer Iconia A500] n1nj4dude:
Theres a thread on this in this forum on the first page. Its about bluetooth tethering and trying to get it to work. You should check it out.
[Acer Iconia A500] ChiefWilNel:
i have been to that thread too. I tried using pdanet for tablet. It actually connected but it never transfers data
[Acer Iconia A500] n1nj4dude:
They are working on a beta 2 so hopefully that leads to more progress.

to the OP here is the link to the thread i was talking about http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1157488
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dg4prez:
OK, so we all know that if you upgrade to gingerbread OTA you'll lose the ability to s-off with alpharevx.

What we also know is that there will be a lot of people, myself included, who will begin visibly twitching when gingerbread is available and s-off isn't. i mean, here's this sexy update, full of tweaks, and we can't touch the sweet sweet goodness...

So here's my question - why? What is the technical reason behind it, and where did it come from? Did it come from alpharevx? Is it a real limitation, or is it one of those things we all "know" but isn't actually true? There's gonna be a lot of people who flash GB thinking "eh, there will be a fix for this too." On the surface of it, you gotta think there will be - new dinc2's will come with GB preinstalled at some point soon - what about those guys? xtc clip only?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
well yea you can get a small fix now, and be stuck. or use the XTC clip and have goodies like this
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
CM7 is awesome as well. not too mention once root is around for more people, they will build some awesome ROMs. much more awesome than stock.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dg4prez:
oh, i'm not going to be touching it, but i know many many people will.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
to each their own. I thought of selling my inc2 before root. I'd rather pay $100 for root now than use a Thunderbolt. anyday.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] zozor:
i had used used xtc clip to get S-OFF , i am not sure if running the OTA GB update i will get a S-ON .
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
no it wont, nothing will..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] voxigenboy:
well, both GB and S-OFF have been labelled as 'coming soon' recently. supposedly GB will start to become available this monday. as for S-OFF, its still TBA. I guess it just depends on you. I used to have an HTC HD2 and the best thing I ever did for it was load custom ROMs.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dg4prez:
i've got zero interest in the thunderbolt. i think this is the best phone on VZ, right now. i'd much rather run CM7 or another rom five minutes after alpha is released than have GB now and then have to potentially wait longer.

i'm on the alpharev chat now, and it sounds like the reason is the exploit being used requires froyo - it's patched in gingerbread. i get the sense that if this were 2.3.4, we could use gingerbreak, but in 2.3.3, it's not gonna fly.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jhitesma:
From what I understand 2.3.4 wouldn't help make gingerbreak possible since the exploit used by gingerbreak was explicitly patched already in RUU's that have leaked. If they've got it patched in 2.3.3 there's no reason it wouldn't also be patched in 2.3.4. Once security holes are found (and bottom line, yes, gingerbreak is a security hole) and patched they aren't re-opened on purpose.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cloiselle:
wait, does that say SPRINT! ?

explain :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mattwood2000:
I'm also puzzled by that!!!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
Cause we have root now :-)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
wasn't my actual screen, just googled a pic. MUCH faster than taking a screen shot of the same thing im using.. sorry for the confusion lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Stam2000:
Lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
This is a general section post. *shakes fist at you*
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ACD168:
you're a MOD?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nimdae:
I know this is a tad late now, but I'll give a real technical reason not to hit the GB leaks.

Once you S-OFF you can load a rooted version of the GB leaks and have the best of both worlds. You can't root the GB leak right now, but someone can take the leak, remove the locks, repackage it, and release it so that it's available with root access. This requires S-OFF and will not work for S-ON users at all.

So you have to ask: Do I want the GB leak or do I want a rooted GB leak?
[General Questions and Answers] TheDudeAbides:
I'm sorry if that has been posted before. I am running VirusROM Kingdom Revolution 6/23 and has been running fine for several weeks. But, now it says that my SD has been unmounted. All my apps and photos are on my SD card. I've tried rebooting, shut down, look through endless threads and I always get directed to the wrong place.

Is there anyone who has any idea how to get my SD card back and running again???

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guyman20:
Hi,

something went wrong in the update I did to KE7:

after updating, the device showed some console and it was said "update aborted" if i remember right

i then restarted the device and plugged to the computer, and now kies doesn't know what firmware I have.

Is it ok? If not, what should I do?

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] sabor504:
I just purchased one on amazon from ArmorSuit. Gotta be one of the best screen protectors out there. Way Way better then skinomi and the majority that is out there. 5/5 stars. Just my honest opinion. Want to help out those who are looking for something of quality. Go ahead and give it a try, you wont regret it.

amazon.com/gp/product/B0055851VA

Also want to say that their customer service is top notch. Love it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] TheBigSaxon:
Just got my Armor Suit and it is the best screen protector I've ever used. 5 stars.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Maxipad10.1:
Is invisible shield just not good anymore?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] rogconnect:
I think I'll try this Armorsuit...I just received the SGP screen protector....suck and overpriced..lucky I got it from Amazon...easy return service....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] joebob1:
I got the Steinheil Ultra Crystal (SQ) and the fit (some air around the camera) and quality is really good (been using Steinheil screen protectors for years on my phones). I got my from Amazon.com and its kinda expensive but its like $21/year =).

This isn't the place I got my, but you can see all the different types.

http://cretouch.com/samsung-galaxy-c-210_238.html
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] mughalgxt:
couldn't find one here, hence bought a notebook screen protector and pruned it for perfect fit on my galaxy tab plus used the remnant for my phone.:D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Maxipad10.1:
I'm worried if I put an Invisibleshield screen protector on my GT 10.1 it will leave a permenant haze or film on the the screen when I decide to take it off. Can anyone offer any information? Thank you
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Itaintrite:
I got this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140566290274&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

3x screen protectors for $10 shipped. They're matte. Fit almost perfect (1mm smaller than the actual glass to prevent lifting).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] 5thElement:
I dont see any reason for a screen protector other than wanting to have a matte screen to remove the glare.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Itaintrite:
Most of us actually prefer our screen (gorilla glass or not) scratch-free. Having a protector gives you ease of mind when rubbing a smudge or fingerprint off too.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] pokey9000:
I just installed that exact same one from the same seller. Fits perfectly, especially around the camera and ambient light sensor. It adds a little bit of a grainy texture to the display, but all anti-glare films I've used do that. Not sure if it's really got an anti-grease / oleophobic coating as mine has some decent fingerprints, but the matte surface hides it well.

Tip to line it up the first time: before you take off the backing, line it up how you want it. Scotch tape it 3x on one of the edges, preferrably the one with the pull-tab for the backing. Make a tape handle for the opposite end of the screen. When you're ready to install it, hold the tape handle and pull the backing off with the tab, then pull the handle tight as you lay down the protector.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] sabor504:
Trust me, I went through at least 7 different screen protectors (I got the Asus, Acer, and Samsung) and this is by far the best one out there. Good luck.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] pokey9000:
How does it stack up against InvisibleShield and the other 3M Scratchguard types? I usually don't like the texture on those.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] SirSigma:
Don't know about the ones I've been hearing about in this thread, but I've got InvisibleShield on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I'm probably never taking it off. It works wonders and I have the same protector for my HTC Evo. Never need another screen protector once you go InvisibleShield.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] nottechspecd:
I myself have been searching for a screen protector for my tab. I have the invisishield on my evo4g, and I find that it adds quite a bit of sticky friction to swiping, or any time you drag your finger across the screen. It's not so important on the phone as it would be on the tab, so here's my question:

What sp will offer some protection, but doesn't add much friction to the touch experience.

Appreciate the input!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] pokey9000:
The one I mentioned above is smooth. The matte finish makes it feel more like high gloss paper than glass. I'm considering buying a clear protector from the same company though as the "sparkly" effect that the matte finish adds to the screen (esp. things that are solid green for some reason) is getting on my nerves.