2.1 on the DROID - an early view

[mth04]

Personally, I agree w/those who believe we'll get the update once the Nexus one is released, if not afterwards. Verizon knows by holding off It'll only be more profitable for them.

I don't think so. remember the S2 was coming and VZW got 5.0 out right before the release. so the owners of the S1 didnt freak out. I think that applies here. VZW will get 2.1 out to us as soon as they can,but only when it's solid IMHO

 

[Isaiah]

idk if this confirms anything, it doesn't really sound like new news, but at least its a pretty reputable source on this. It made me pretty happy... so yeah.

>> Motorola Droid Android 2.1 will have live wallpapers – Android and Me

The newest build does incluse the Live Wp and 5 screens or more. Unfortunately from what I heard about 20 minutes ago. It may have faild internal testing

Sorry, not that I don't believe you, but who's the source for the claim of the failure?
I haven't seen anything about a recent failure

 

[Batfan.com]

Since we have not seen 2.1 yet, I will believe we are getting it when I see the "update" prompt on my phone. Until then, it's like it doesn't exist.

I would like to believe the 3rd week of this month, but, nah..... I was at a VZW store a week ago to replace my Droid and the "Droid Expert" at their store had no idea when 2.1 was coming. That is probably the most accurate thing yet from a VZW employee.

So, yeah... wake me when it gets here..

Wow, really?

I'm sorry but, every VZW Store employee I have talked to has had little to no info on updates for the Droid. The last time I asked was the night before the 2.01 updates started rolling out.

I would venture to say that they are given ZERO information on mobile OS updates. They barely get any info on the new phones that are coming in.

While I agree with the 'lets just wait and see' attitude, I wouldn't get too wrapped up in the words of the 'droid expert' you talked to.

 

[victoriac]

Although I am happy to get ANY improvement to the Droid I do wish they could improve on the camera a little bit because as much as I love the Droid the camera sucks. If only it would open and take pictures a little quicker. I can't believe such a nice phone has such a crappy camera!

 

[SSHGuru]

Yeah,

VZW would sell you a rock if you would sign up for a plan. It doesn't matter which phone you buy to them.

Personally, I agree w/those who believe we'll get the update once the Nexus one is released, if not afterwards. Verizon knows by holding off It'll only be more profitable for them.

I don't think so. remember the S2 was coming and VZW got 5.0 out right before the release. so the owners of the S1 didnt freak out. I think that applies here. VZW will get 2.1 out to us as soon as they can,but only when it's solid IMHO

 

[SSHGuru]

I agree - store employees don't even know what's coming and how many in the next shipment of phones.

You really think one knows insider stuff about new builds? Most barely know about how to use the phone itself.

Since we have not seen 2.1 yet, I will believe we are getting it when I see the "update" prompt on my phone. Until then, it's like it doesn't exist.

I would like to believe the 3rd week of this month, but, nah..... I was at a VZW store a week ago to replace my Droid and the "Droid Expert" at their store had no idea when 2.1 was coming. That is probably the most accurate thing yet from a VZW employee.

So, yeah... wake me when it gets here..

Wow, really?

I'm sorry but, every VZW Store employee I have talked to has had little to no info on updates for the Droid. The last time I asked was the night before the 2.01 updates started rolling out.

I would venture to say that they are given ZERO information on mobile OS updates. They barely get any info on the new phones that are coming in.

While I agree with the 'lets just wait and see' attitude, I wouldn't get too wrapped up in the words of the 'droid expert' you talked to.

 

[SSHGuru]

"May have failed" or "failed"? Can I sign up to test it...

idk if this confirms anything, it doesn't really sound like new news, but at least its a pretty reputable source on this. It made me pretty happy... so yeah.

>> Motorola Droid Android 2.1 will have live wallpapers – Android and Me

The newest build does incluse the Live Wp and 5 screens or more. Unfortunately from what I heard about 20 minutes ago. It may have faild internal testing

 

[bpad10]

idk if this confirms anything, it doesn't really sound like new news, but at least its a pretty reputable source on this. It made me pretty happy... so yeah.

>> Motorola Droid Android 2.1 will have live wallpapers – Android and Me

The newest build does incluse the Live Wp and 5 screens or more. Unfortunately from what I heard about 20 minutes ago. It may have faild internal testing

appreciate the information. Not what anyone was hoping to hear, but at least there's some info trickling out now.......

 

[hlaalu]

My point is that is has nothing to do with the Nexus 1.

Those who love to make up conspiracy theories without thinking them through just are irritating.

Verizon makes 100% of their money off of plans. They have no incentive at all waiting for the Nexus 1 before updating the Droid.

If in fact the Droid will have live wallpaper and all of the Nexus 1 features then why would they wait when they could be signing up more people now.

IMHO the delay is to get the bugs out - that's it.

Verizon doesnt make anything off the phone, it's the plans. So explain why they would wait..

I think it's because Verizon are the one's who deal with the customer complaints. If 2.1 has glitches, Verizon deals with it. If the phone is not up to par with it's consumer, it could cause customers to leave their network. The general public has no idea where 2.1 is coming from. Everything falls back on Verizon, except maybe some people thinking that Moto phones are junk if it's glitchy.

Don't forget the $30 phone chargers, $19 screen protectors, and other overpriced accessories people buy

And remember, Verizon has to buy the phones before they sell the phones, so IMO they absolutely have incentive on pushing the product they have before buying new product to sell.

 

[R1Lover]

Don't believe the rumors.... as that's all they are....

When your phone tells you it's time to update... then it's released.

 

[arty2hottie]

Don't believe the rumors.... as that's all they are....

When your phone tells you it's time to update... then it's released.

Haha ya that is probably the best expert we have.....the droid telling us to update.

 

[nomad]

I wish the flash player is coming soon, Droid V. 2.1 is not important to me.

 

[Isaiah]

I wish the flash player is coming soon, Droid V. 2.1 is not important to me.

just for the record, flash doesn't work on android below 2.1 so for that alone you should want 2.1 lol

 

[nomad]

I wish the flash player is coming soon, Droid V. 2.1 is not important to me.

just for the record, flash doesn't work on android below 2.1 so for that alone you should want 2.1 lol

You miss the point, but that's OK!
Thanks for reminding me..

 

[HelterSkelter]

Since we have not seen 2.1 yet, I will believe we are getting it when I see the "update" prompt on my phone. Until then, it's like it doesn't exist.

I would like to believe the 3rd week of this month, but, nah..... I was at a VZW store a week ago to replace my Droid and the "Droid Expert" at their store had no idea when 2.1 was coming. That is probably the most accurate thing yet from a VZW employee.

So, yeah... wake me when it gets here..

Wow, really?

I'm sorry but, every VZW Store employee I have talked to has had little to no info on updates for the Droid. The last time I asked was the night before the 2.01 updates started rolling out.

I would venture to say that they are given ZERO information on mobile OS updates. They barely get any info on the new phones that are coming in.

While I agree with the 'lets just wait and see' attitude, I wouldn't get too wrapped up in the words of the 'droid expert' you talked to.

The "Droid Expert" at my local store was telling me he thought there was a secret hidden camera on the front of the phone because he swore he saw his image on the phone and "it wasn't his reflection." I wouldn't put too much value in what the "Droid Experts" say.