Android 2.1 Update Rolls Out For Motorola Droid!

[SnoDrtRider]

After reading all the people that are having issues with the OTA I'm glad I did the manual update a week ago.
Between the update, Helix launcher and the Nexus desk clock APK I'm lovin' life.:icon_ banana:

 

[hookbill]

Is there a post on here that describes what the update does for us. If a person is not a member of a forum like this they would know nothing about it. So what does this do for me?

Asked and answered many times on this thread but I know it will be continued to be asked. Take a look at what Verizon says it does:

http://support.vzw.com/pdf/system_update/moto_droid.pdf

 

[hookbill]

Something very strange here for me.
When I got up this morning I went to the settings and checked about phone and check for updates, and it was there downloading already.

After awhile I checked again and it was stopped so I hit the download button again, and it continued to download again.

This was two hours ago now, and nothing is happening.
It is not installing itself like the last update did.
Maybe I am missing something here?
The download button is active again asking me to download it which I have done around three times this morning already.

I even rebooted the phone once, nothing, still 2.0.1.

Do a battery pull for a full 30 seconds and wait for the prompt again. If it happens again and you are not rooted, take it to Verizon and have them look at it.

 

[hookbill]

After reading all the people that are having issues with the OTA I'm glad I did the manual update a week ago.
Between the update, Helix launcher and the Nexus desk clock APK I'm lovin' life.:icon_ banana:

meh, I think that there are only a few people having problems with the OTA we probably here about 1 for every 1000 that go out (wild guess). And remember, there are plenty of people out there who don't even know what the update is, press yes, and have no idea what just happened.

I did the manual update too but that's only because I have no patience and really, why should I have waited, it's the same update.

 

[huskur]

Severe voice clarity issues with ESE81. Called VZW and was told they are getting alot of calls reporting "tunnel talking" and "crackling".

Doesn't look like the radio update was very well planned. ESE53 was most likely better but i really think that Verizon wanted to close the exploit to root access.

No big deal. Going to flash back to 2.0.1 using SBF and get my customability back with Ultimate Droid and the ERE27 (nexus one baseband) Never had one single issue with that. Flawless

 

[CoreyT]

Something very strange here for me.
When I got up this morning I went to the settings and checked about phone and check for updates, and it was there downloading already.

After awhile I checked again and it was stopped so I hit the download button again, and it continued to download again.

This was two hours ago now, and nothing is happening.
It is not installing itself like the last update did.
Maybe I am missing something here?
The download button is active again asking me to download it which I have done around three times this morning already.

I even rebooted the phone once, nothing, still 2.0.1.

Do a battery pull for a full 30 seconds and wait for the prompt again. If it happens again and you are not rooted, take it to Verizon and have them look at it.

All fixed.
The problem was I was seeing the gray download bar and it was moving, but not a good connection.
I also left it on Wi-Fi when I left my home, and when I got to work I tried it again, but I was on the Boeing Visitor Net without a passcode, so it was gray again on the animated download thing.

Took it off of Wi-Fi and as soon as 3G kicked in, the yellow bar appeared and I could see the actual file coming in.
Two less than two minutes I think to get the file, then I told it to install, and after the reboot and install, all is well.

No glitches so far, and the Gallery looks very cool

So it seems my snag was just not a good enough connection until I corrected it.

 

[wallstreet123456]

I just received my 2.1 update and wanted to know what you need to do in order to speak words into a search field that you would normally only be able to type in? I forgot what this feature is called but I am not sure how to do it.

 

[RickDroid]

Here's the scoop...

The set of improvements in the Android 2.1 software update for the Droid is richer than previously thought, in a welcomed move by users who had to wait an extra month for Motorola's announcement of the upgrade.
With Android 2.1, Motorola Droid users will get multitouch pinch-to-zoom capabilities (using the built-in browser), the Gallery feature (for viewing images), and a Google Maps app. The Gallery app also brings the 3D layout found on the Nexus One, and -- surprise, surprise -- live wallpapers, which were previously missing from the upgrade reports.
Also on the Android 2.1 feature list for the Droid are new Weather and News applications and widgets, and support for voice-to-text entry from within the virtual keyboard (by tapping the microphone icon).
Android 2.1 on the Motorola Droid you will also bring better handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset, an "improved" pattern-lock functionality and automatic night-mode switch in Google Maps.
One thing that the Motorola Droid won't get in the Android 2.1 software update is the new 3D application launcher found on the Nexus One, though despite this, most of the new features have made their way to the Droid.

Live Wallpapers
Those cool "live wallpapers" seen on the Nexus One are actually a standard feature of Android 2.1. The interactive backgrounds move in different ways: Some shift and swirl as you navigate around your home screens; others generate visualizations based upon music or finger-taps.
Compared to the three home screens found by default in Android 2.0 (and the slightly updated Android 2.0.1), the 2.1 release of Android gives you five home screens to fill with shortcuts and widgets as you wish.

Updated Home Screen Navigation
Along with the added home screens comes a thumbnail-based navigation system that allows you to quickly jump to any screen. You can still swipe left or right normally to move through the various screens, but the thumbnail system gives you the option to also see small icons of all five screens and tap directly on any one to jump straight to it.

New App Launcher
The standard Android app launcher gets a new look in the 2.1 release. Compared to the drawer-like look seen in previous versions -- where the app list would slide up from the bottom of the screen -- the 2.1 app launcher flies the icons in from the corners of the screen while fading in a dark background behind them. It then uses a rolling effect as you scroll down through the list.

Voice Typing For All Text Fields
Android 2.1 builds upon previous versions' voice-to-text capabilities by providing voice recognition for all text fields. As first demonstrated on the Nexus One, the expanded voice typing system allows you to do everything from sending texts to writing e-mails by simply speaking the words into your phone.

New Widgets
The newly black-colored system widgets introduced in Android 2.0.1 are present in the 2.1 release. Google has also added a widget that displays the latest news stories and weather on your home screen, then offers multiple tabs of news and weather information when opened in its full size.

3D Photo Gallery
The photo gallery in Android 2.1, developed with Cooliris, shows all of your images in a slick three-dimensional view. It also integrates two-way sync with online photo albums stored at Picasa.

Other Considerations
Neither Motorola nor HTC has announced an exact date for when specific Android handsets will receive the 2.1 upgrade. Motorola has, however, stated that all of its Android devices will be updated. HTC has mentioned the Droid Eris as an upgrade certainty and has suggested certain other models will also be included.
(During the Nexus One news event, Google Android guru Andy Rubin did say that some older Android phones may not be able to fully support the 2.1 experience, so it's quite possible that some of the early Android handsets may not end up getting the upgrade.)
One thing still conspicuously absent from Android in its 2.1 incarnation: native multitouch support. With that said, you can get multitouch-driven pinch-and-zoom Web browsing on your Android phone with the free Dolphin Browser application.
For more tricks to maximizing your Android experience, check out my in-depth guide: "Master Google Android: 40 Tips and Tricks."
JR Raphael frequently covers mobile technology for both PC World and eSarcasm, his geek-humor getaway. Check out his new Facebook page: facebook.com/The.JR.Raphael

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Hope this has shed a bit of light on the 2.1 update and most of the more important improvements and or changes! So as it goes, "Droid Does", we'll see... :icon_ rocker:

 

[bigbrewww1]

android 2.1

i just got the 2.1 update this morning at around 5am here in houston and i have been messing with it since the down load was complete i love it so far the speech to text is awsome the live wall papers are good and finally pich to zoom all of this with out having to root my phone is worth it

 

[CoreyT]

Only thing is we did not get five home screens or a new app drawer system.

 

[xxjdmcivicek9xx]

just got 2.1!!!its a huge improvement

 

[grinchy]

I am rooted and saw that I could get a 15mb system update....

 

[RickDroid]

Awh Baby...

Gotta luv the "Live Wallpapers" (damn it boy! LOL)...i think I'll go find an app so I can have sex with my Droid...gotta be one!!! :icon_ rocker:

 

[corman324]

i also cant find Google Earth on the market..if someone knows where to find it right now, please speak up. and why arent we getting the 3D app drawer? thats one of the tings i looked forward to the most. BUT pinch to zoom in the browser finally. works great

also, how many updates is it supposed to take to completely change over to 2.1? i was under the influence it was 2...then i heard a few people say 3 and 4. could someone clear that up?

 

[RickDroid]

i also cant find Google Earth on the market..if someone knows where to find it right now, please speak up. and why arent we getting the 3D app drawer? thats one of the tings i looked forward to the most. BUT pinch to zoom in the browser finally. works great

also, how many updates is it supposed to take to completely change over to 2.1? i was under the influence it was 2...then i heard a few people say 3 and 4. could someone clear that up?

It's 2 for the complete change over! :icon_cool: