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[Droid Eris Android Development] tyarbro13:
I can confirm it doesn't work.

One question, wasn't 2.1 supposed to have a friendstream app? I won't complain, love 2.1 and very appreciative of the op and the leak and the debate who got it working. Also wasn't the option to download new widgets doesn't work. Should it. And if other updates or released will the phone automatically get it like it supposed to, or will this interfere. Again not complain. Thank you debate, just had some questions.
[Droid Eris Android Development] dspanos:
Did you try the volume buttons?
[Droid Eris Android Development] QTeknology:
We want HTC Bravo Rom not Desirec !!! :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] emeshuris:
Does this work for droid?

I tried by holding down x and power, and then selecting apply update.zip (after I renamed the file to update.zip), and it doesnt work, signature check I think.

Can someone post instructions for the droid, not eris please?
[Droid Eris Android Development] pgens:
No, do not try applying this to the Droid. Look for Droid-specific updates.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Mattb7:
Click to zoom works in Google maps. So far everything is good.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Videofolife13:
Anyone try

fastboot oem unlock

Just to see what happens?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Vdubbinjr:
Yes I did. Tried starting with holding the volume down button and tried using it to select the Hboot option which it does select it but then does nothing after that.
[Droid Eris Android Development] hah2110:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Vdubbinjr

Ok, so really new to all this. I have followed the instructions several times but I think I may be missing something here. I have downloaded the patched file. Placed on my phones SD card. Powered it off. Powered it on via the instructions. I select the HBoot option, but I get nothing. Stays at that screen. Tried selecting using the power key, trackball, but just sits there. Can select the Fastboot option again and restart then it gives me a hazard sign with a phone under it. I can remove the battery press the power key and it starts back up again. Any suggestions here? I am pretty good at following instructions, but right now this thing is making me feel like an idiot, lol. Thanks for any help!

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I'm having the same exact issue. Any help?
[Droid Eris Android Development] sureal:
I'm having a problem that I cannot have any notification for text messages turned on or it force closes sense, I can have handcent do a popup, but. No sound or menu bar notification
[Droid Eris Android Development] Vdubbinjr:
Nope, lol. THe instructions seem incredibly simple. However I know nothing about the inner workings of the phones. I am sure that its something simple that I am not doing. Hopefully someone can offer some insight! :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] :
flipzmode already has a ROM utilizing parts of this new ROM. A few features are missing until the 2.1 Eris kernel is ported though.

Yeah, I wonder why our root thread got closed though :(
[Droid Eris Android Development] hah2110:
Can someone please give actual instructions on how to do this? Pressing the power button doesn't do anything. Do we boot into recovery?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
If I backup everything using HTC Sync will it be able to restore my contacts, etc after updating to 2.1?
[Droid Eris Android Development] dspanos:
Google will restore your contacts as long as you've synced them
[Droid Eris Android Development] hah2110:
Recovery just brings up the warning sign. How is everyone doing this without instructions that are complete?
[Droid Eris Android Development] :
They read the thread instead of posting the same question over and over again..
[Droid Eris Android Development] hah2110:
I have read the thread and see nothing that gives actual instructions button by button as the instructions provided are not complete. If you will tell me where I can find those instructions, I'll apologize.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
I've got them as phone contacts, not google contacts. Started out with my gmail account and it added all my email addresses. Came out to about 500 contacts I didn't need and a bare minimum of the ones I did need. Out of the ones I did need none of the phone numbers were attached. So I created a new gmail account and started over adding all my contacts from my bb by hand and as phone contacts.
[Droid Eris Android Development] xokatwoman:
Same Issue

I am usually pretty good at getting these things to work, though when I get HBoot selected it will not do anything...tried pressing all the buttons possible
[Droid Eris Android Development] afoulke:
Another Mirror for the Download and the instructions on how to do it provided by Captainkrtek

Download

http://androidevolve.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=2&task=view.download&cid=488

Instructions (page 10 of this forum) or http://androidevolve.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=16

Working on uploading Droid files also. Thanks guys!
[Droid Eris Android Development] :
First of all don't use the ROM from the first post, it's corrupted. Post #99 has a link to the ROM you want. Since I'm newly registered I can't post links outside of XDA.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
Does anyone else not have their contacts synced with google, done the 2.1 update and been able to restore their contacts? And if so, how?
[Droid Eris Android Development] edgeupgx:
How do I get the file to my root folder in sd card when I longpress the file in download in astro I select move then I go to the root folder but there is nothing to paste into it I cannot for the life of me move it
[Droid Eris Android Development] hah2110:
As promised, apologies... It was the file name. Running now.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tbaker077:
Yeah that what I was wondering also. I didn't see any friends stream widget, nor was the HTC and Android Widgets location in the same section when you wanted to put one on the home screen like HTC showed offed.
[Droid Eris Android Development] xokatwoman:
Ahh me too

Yep, same here
[Droid Eris Android Development] :
No apology needed. I thought you didn't bother to read the thread, so it's all good :cool:
[Droid Eris Android Development] Eris_guy:
Droid Eris running 2.1 ***with photos***

***Obvious Disclaimer: Don't try this at home, don't brick your phone. If you do it isn't my fault***

I have gone through the process that has been posted in this link without any trouble at all. thekrtek.net/2010/03/03/eris-2-1-tutorial/

The image is genuine and it installs pretty easily. There is some confusion as to what the phone is doing while it flashes but it does work.

So far all apps work, GPS, etc. Surprisingly it did not erase anything from my SD card. All of my apps were still installed after the upgrade. On startup it sat at the Verizon screen for a while, then finally booted, then started asking for Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. login info. I entered some of that, answered a few more questions, agreed to a bunch of crap about the GPS tracking me, and boom, perfectly running phone.

I can't speak about all the apps or the performance because I have been messing with these photos.

See photos attached.

Have fun,

Eris_Guy
[Droid Eris Android Development] cornjo:
Hey dude

Excuse me for my ignorance in the matter I tried to download the version you posted to the SD then installed in the phone,ect..I get nothing in green letters it does not recognize the file? What next please make it very simple for the simple minded folk?
[Droid Eris Android Development] slayer69:
Look at the top of this page even, Its post 99. Works just as explained.
[Droid Eris Android Development] xrich4429x:
Question

Ok two questions:

1. Will we only get the OTA push if the software version is different than this leaked version.

2. I noticed a link to revert to 1.5 in case we will not receive the OTA push. Can anyone confirm that the revert actually works?

Im loving 2.1 right now, just had those two questions.

Thanks guys.
[Droid Eris Android Development] PPCGeek01:
I have no problems with notifications from Handcent crashing Sense. Make sure you've turned off all notifications in the Messaging app (there's some new ones).

I too can confirm Google Earth is not working; doesn't even launch.
[Droid Eris Android Development] vinoster:
Multitouch Maps?

Maps works great with navigation, but doesn't seem to do multi touch even after upgrade in market. Anyone else have this also?
[Droid Eris Android Development] tbaker077:
I get the the feeling this may not be the final version just for the fact some of the changes HTC showed off on their SenseUI 2.1 devices this does not have.

BTW any one notice that even after you close the Amazon mp3 store app(after turning on your phone that is), that it like pops up in the background by itself. Any ideas on how to stop that?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
Ok, anybody have any kind of app that's backed up their data successfully or has everyone just let google re-sync their contacts??

Surely there's got to be somebody who did the update and backed up their SMS, pictures, data AND contacts...
[Droid Eris Android Development] edgeupgx:
the problem is it doesnt seem that simple just to put the zip in the correct folder I have no way to view the root folder with the phone hooked up to pc and just putting in the sd card does not seem to be working
[Droid Eris Android Development] cornjo:
Back Again

I am getting message that says No Image of wrong image! Loading [PB00IMG.zip] does not recognize any suggestions before something happens?:confused::confused:
[Droid Eris Android Development] edgeupgx:
looks like I figured it out installing now
[Droid Eris Android Development] tbaker077:
I used Sprite backup. It had some small issues with it, but I was able to back up my call log, and sms successfully, but contacts, and app settings, and phones setting it kept failing on me during the restore. Wasn't a big deal as my contacts are sync with goolge, so its all good there.
[Droid Eris Android Development] slayer69:
Its supposed to go into the root directory of your SD card. Power off the phone and follow the instructions from there.......
[Droid Eris Android Development] pgm131:
HELP!

just did the update and worked almost perfectly... Contacts are backed up but calendar events are not. Not so worried about the calendar. I have been waiting for MLB At Bat to come out since the day I bought the phone and yesterday was my day. I gladly threw down $15 for it but when I did this update I am not seeing any "My Downloads" to re-download all my apps. Also, I am not even seeing At Bat in the market anymore to just download it all over again... Some one please help! The Red Sox are playing at 7!
[Droid Eris Android Development] slayer69:
Its working. I saw a tone of messages like that...just wait.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
My problem there is that I don't have my contacts synced to google. I have them as phone contacts. So if I lose them I'm proper f-ed. That's why I keep asking for a backup utility besides depending on gmail.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
You will have problems restoring some backups because of the fact that we just went from 1.5 to 2.1 and the software is very different in many areas. Those backup apps are only meant to be used on the same software version that the backup was done on i.e. doing a hard reset of factory reset.
[Droid Eris Android Development] onebadchad:
WooHoo... it work!.. anybody notice battery life improvement?
[Droid Eris Android Development] putnum:
Mine is sitting on the screen Do you want to start update? <ACTION> YES.

How long does it normally sit there?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zifnab06:
Press the trackball....
[Droid Eris Android Development] putnum:
ahhhok thanks moving now :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] stupidpopmediareference:
Exactly what I'm wondering.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
If you loaded this IMG file you should not receive the OTA update when Verizon pushes it. You phone will show that is is already up to date. Unless they change something major you will have to revert back to 1.5 and then wait for the OTA. But with this IMG we should be able to receive any future fixes from big red just not the 2.1 we have all been waiting for because we already have it.
[Droid Eris Android Development] cyclepipe:
I can't tell you how frustrating it is to read "...just put the zip in the root folder and follow the instructions from there." This does not work for me at all and I've read through the entire thread to try and gain whatever bit of information I might have missed.

I downloaded the patched PB00IMG.zip, it's in the root directory on my SD card, when I press both the power and call buttons, I get a screen with four options: Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader, Power down. I select Bootloader because contrary to what everyone is stating, there is no hboot option when you first enter this menu. Next, I do see hboot appear above what seems to be several failed attempts at reading an img and then finally scanning the zip file. hboot remains unselectable and even after the scan of the zip has completed, it shows as being highlighted but not something that you can actually select. This says to me that I'm already in the hboot menu.

The options displayed after the scan completes are: Fastboot (returns you to the original screen), Recovery (takes you to a screen with a caution symbol), Clear storage (erases all user data) and Simlock (when selected, I get the response - 0: SD FAT32 init OK, 255: Not key-card !!!, Process done, reboot device?). I never see an option to update, install, apply or anything. If someone could state specifically how I've gone awry, I would be most appreciative.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
I understand that there will be problems, what I'm asking is this. Short of changing all my contacts from type-phone to type-google, or writing them all out by hand... is there some way that anyone knows of to backup the contacts then re load them on 2.1?
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
Make sure you didn't download the original link at the beginning of this thread and that the file is the right name format that has been stated. It is very easy to overlook the name part. I used to do this with my G1 ALL the time.
[Droid Eris Android Development] t2noob:
Instead of call and end buttons try end and vol down button that worked for me.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
Their is a way to get to an option of sim vs. phone contacts in the contact menu. Try long press on a contact before you select the contact see if that brings up a menu. Usually long press has the option you are looking for, try it in a few different screens in the contact section.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
Can you do a Outlook sync? That would do it.
[Droid Eris Android Development] cyclepipe:
I've tried that method as well, it takes you directly to the hboot menu and subsequently scans the zip. Though after the scan the same menu shows up as I originally described.
[Droid Eris Android Development] t2noob:
Have you tried formatting your sd card a couple got theirs to work after formatting it.
[Droid Eris Android Development] nemish13:
I can confirm this update works...

few questions for those more experienced:

1. Friend Stream?

2. I can enable Text-to-Speech but where is the much talked about Speech-to-Text input for every text field (except passwords)?

3. Previously in People I was able to select My Contacts vs. All Contacts (since gmail makes everyone you send an email to a contact)

4. Linked contacts. I have a few contacts linked that are showing FB profile pictures with no issue but many others that no matter how many times I sync doesn't change the default user pic? I know it's linked because in the contact if I select Photos, I can see all their photo albums.

5. Widgets - I too thought that HTC and Andoird widgets were to be combined?

Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
1. No Friend Streem

2. Download app from market, go to Google Navigator and it will help.

3. Go to settings options you will find it I just can't remember where it is.

4. go to Settings->Accounts & Sync->and make sure FB has a green Sync icon not grey.

5. Maybe in vanilla 2.1 but not with Sense, we get extra over vanilla.
[Droid Eris Android Development] marsMayflower:
hell yea!

Another successful update. Phone is definitely faster especially the camera.

I wonder what will happen when the OTA goes out???
[Droid Eris Android Development] thurstroubadours:
I still don't see a speech-to-text option in most places after downloading the app. Help?
[Droid Eris Android Development] cyclepipe:
I did try that but I'll try it again. I just noticed in trying to open the zip file with windows explorer, even though I have the patched file it's telling me the file is invalid. Is that of any significance?

Update: Tight, just needed to format a *second* time. I love electronics and their idiosyncrasies.

Thanks for prompting me to go through the cycle once more. :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] PPCGeek01:
For those who are asking, I've successfully synched my data over from 1.5 to 2.1 using Mybackup Pro. I restored all my Contacts, SMS/MMS, and Call Log flawlessly. I re-downloaded all my apps by hand, since I wanted update notifications for them in the Marketplace.

Hope that helps.
[Droid Eris Android Development] nemish13:
1. No friend stream ever? It's supposed to be available, isn't it?

2. Download what app from market? Like I said I can get text to speech... i want speech to text so I can SPEAK SMS, Google Chat, Email, etc

3. Think i got it

4. Yes it is on... finally seems to have sync'd more contacts... taking a while to process through all my contacts I guess

5. Vanilla 2.1 wouldn't have HTC Widgets so not sure that is correct.
[Droid Eris Android Development] xrich4429x:
This method was 100% successful for me also
[Droid Eris Android Development] erikcave:
Worked for me. I am so happy I jumped in. 2.1 is waaaaay better.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
1.FS might come out on different version, remember we get a way watered down version for our slow processors.

2. I will see what I have give me a few.

4. Their have been some reports of problems try reinstall if its that important.

5. Their is a difference, just like we didn't get the magic weather or whatever its called that the N1 has (weather wizard?)

In the end this might not be a final release and could change. I would suggest going back to 1.5 then receiving the OTA once it is out.

here is 1.5 MR2 update link http://www.pcdphones.com/phone_downloads.aspx?bid=126&cid=1&mid=353&carrier=Verizon%20Wireless
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
Text to speach: Settings->Text-to-speach->follow directions.

Sorry: wrong way.
[Droid Eris Android Development] t2noob:
This is proven to downgrade?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jester369:
I'm definitely willing to try it. Can you give me an idea how to do it? Did a quick google search and couldn't find any instances, about to go further in depth looking.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
I have a third party app. We do not have the android keyboard yet so no speaking-to-text option yet in stock 2.1 for the Eris. It might be too much of a power hog to have the Eris handle it properly in HTC's eyes.
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
to downgrade Download Ruu from link->run Ruu and follow instructions. It makes backups on you HDD in case of failure and is able to reload org. sys. before the Ruu was run. This backup will only work if the Ruu fails not if you unplug or do something stupid. I am not liable for your stupidity!
[Droid Eris Android Development] X-Ter:
I love the first post. Why did he say thanks lol
[Droid Eris Android Development] pgm131:
pinch to zoom

does anyone elses pinch to zoom stop working after the first time. just rebooted and it worked on sense but i tried it in the browser and now it wont work again...
[Droid Eris Android Development] mckswk:
does the phone have to be rooted in order to do the update

does the phone have to be rooted in order to in stall the 2.1 rom
[Droid Eris Android Development] jaiboi2.4:
Finished the update, works great!

I have been waiting for this for forever! I was getting tired of waiting for HTC/VZW to get this update out. I took a chance on doing this update and it paid off! I love it and my phone is noticiably WAY faster and smoother to use between screens and in apps. LOVE IT! Droid Eris fan 4life...
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
No no no no. (I hate the 10 characters limit b/s but whatever.)
[Droid Eris Android Development] hallstevenson:
That was easy... :)

For those having trouble, maybe it's best to wait for VZW to push you the update.
[Droid Eris Android Development] onelegofthestool:
flash also works which is really awesome!
[Droid Eris Android Development] marsMayflower:
market bugs

Has anyone noticed problems with the Market? Many of my previous 1.5 downloads do not show up in Market including ones I purchased. And some apps don't even show up in the market anymore- Space Physics (full version), for example, is not showing up. I don't see homerun battle 3D, which is something I was really wanting to play.

Also, has anyone noticed that the available internal phone storage in settings has doubled from what 1.5 would report?
[Droid Eris Android Development] apreichner:
No I was there. At one point I remember we had like 3 root threads going on at once, the mod had merge them.
[Droid Eris Android Development] JTF2007:
Some additional info.

During my update, after choosing "HBOOT" from the upate menu, I got similar messages that the phone could not find some files. In the top right corner there is a vertical progress bar that shows the progress of the update. If you are patient, you will see the bar fill from white to red. This means your phone is doing something.

Also, after the update, my SMS, MMS and apps did not come through; only the items I have synced with google. Is there a setting to store SMS and MMS on the SD card?
[Droid Eris Android Development] tdavis42:
You won't get your paid apps back and read this thread about why some don't show (this 2.1 is not legal).
[Droid Eris Android Development] xokatwoman:
I haven't had any issues with the market, but yes I did notice that, I think some apps are being saved to the SD card - I haven't looked into it though
[Droid Eris Android Development] McCorkis:
you guys are gods lol. im a noob here to the android platform and now i got this 2.1 to works and its flawless so far. Thanks guys. now if thiers anyways to root this os that would be nice:)
[Droid Eris Android Development] bjholliday:
thekrtek.net this will tell you everything.. I couldnt get help either....
[Droid Eris Android Development] jearl75:
So if I use MyBackup Pro (a paid app), it won't be available to me when I install this update? Or I would have to go to the providers website and download?
[Droid Eris Android Development] erikcave:
Has anyone gotten the quick search box to search anything but applications or the web? I specifically want it to search contacts, but can't get it to. I have got into the search settings and made sure people is selected under searchable items, but no go. I even tried having it be the only thing selected.

Update: I see that now some contacts will show up after waiting a long time but instead of showing up in the list i have to select "more results..." and then people and then the person. Anyone know how to get it to show the person right in the initial search result list?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Framework43:
-New Widgets Added

-Leap(organizes your home screens) & Friendstream (combines all your social networking accounts into one widget)

-Weather Home Screen Animation

-Google Navigation

-Updated Market

-Less Lagged/ Faster to use

-Fixed Loading (The Loading screen is now smooth and not choppy =] )

-New Icons for Apps and in Settings

-Supposedly better Battery Life

-Youtube 3G Problem Fixed (Videos will now play over Mobile Network ALL THE TIME! )

-Improved Browsing

-Better Camera Settings

-Better Email Support