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OFFICIAL: 2.1 to release this week on the Motorola Droid
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what's so different with a manual install? more customization or leaving certain things out?
Martin030908
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No difference. OTA and manual updates of the 'official' 2.1 are the same thing.
armeddroid
Senior Member
i really doubt i have to do this, but to make sure.
regardless if your rooted etc.
What about APPS in general? Like, e.g. HOME APPS, do these have to be uninstalled before this update? I would think not, simply cause it is an app.
anyone?
regardless if your rooted etc.
What about APPS in general? Like, e.g. HOME APPS, do these have to be uninstalled before this update? I would think not, simply cause it is an app.
anyone?
I have to say, far and away the Droid has been my wisest choice ever. I am constantly amazed at what my phone is capable of. This morning, I was doing some stuff, when the girlfriend called, and needed directions to an address that wasn't being shown on her GPS. Instead of going over the the laptop, logging in, and waiting for MapQuest, I put her on speaker, went to Goolge Maps, and got her the information. (I was connected WiFi.) I just love the convenience of having everything I need from recipes to Google Search right there...it has come in handy quite a bit. Being able to customize the phone to suit me is what I love the most. I hope the update includes the 5 screens, because that will help me streamline things more.
Yeah, the camera is kind of disappointing, but then, if I want to take serious photos, I'll get my serious camera.
Flame Moto, Google, and VZW if you want, but I look at it this way: They are putting effort into their products, and making sure that the Droid remains viable for the forseeable future. I don't get all of the moaning. As has been stated here, coming out with an update only a few weeks after getting the source code, is quite an accomplishment. I think it is part of Moto's plans to keep this device updated and running the latest version within the capabilities of it's hardware. Two and a half weeks after the rumored Jan 22nd upgrade date, Moto is going to start rolling out the new version. I wish other companies were quick with their updates.
When I was a 9-1-1 operator, the CAD system we used was in need of some changes to make it more useful. They announced the changes were coming to the program "soon".... six months later, we got them. Having an update ready to go, within a few weeks is a great thing, and it shows a commitment to the product. If all Moto was concerned with was it's "next big thing" it would have left Droid owners just hanging....
Yeah, the camera is kind of disappointing, but then, if I want to take serious photos, I'll get my serious camera.
Flame Moto, Google, and VZW if you want, but I look at it this way: They are putting effort into their products, and making sure that the Droid remains viable for the forseeable future. I don't get all of the moaning. As has been stated here, coming out with an update only a few weeks after getting the source code, is quite an accomplishment. I think it is part of Moto's plans to keep this device updated and running the latest version within the capabilities of it's hardware. Two and a half weeks after the rumored Jan 22nd upgrade date, Moto is going to start rolling out the new version. I wish other companies were quick with their updates.
When I was a 9-1-1 operator, the CAD system we used was in need of some changes to make it more useful. They announced the changes were coming to the program "soon".... six months later, we got them. Having an update ready to go, within a few weeks is a great thing, and it shows a commitment to the product. If all Moto was concerned with was it's "next big thing" it would have left Droid owners just hanging....
According to Motorola 2.1 will begin pushing to the Moto Droid this week.
The announcement has come via their Facebook page.
Official Announcement below
Motorola Hi all-- we know you are frustrated with the lack of details regarding Android software upgrades and we sincerely apologize for not being able to share info sooner. We're happy to relay the 2.1 upgrade to DROID will start to roll out this week, and we will have more information to share on other device upgrades later ...this week as well. Thanks for your patience and continued support.
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What is the url for their facebook page?
sessionthree
New Member
It's right there in the message you quoted above your reply.
knotbeerdan
Member
Thats because some of us truly appreciate the work they are putting into our devices. We realize putting out an update is no small feat. I for one am happy with an update because i realize that it could change more than just the UI aspect of the device. Who knows what will come out of this one. (not a real question)
hybridtracer
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To me it seems like there are three sides.
1. People who appreciate what VZW Google and Moto are doing to get this update out quickly and painlessly. (All Good)
2. People who have no idea what the update will include and complain for missing features that they don't even know are missing. (Lame)
3. People with rooted droids telling the people above that everything included or not included in the update is already available from the amazing hackers here on the forums. (I'm in this Category therefore Awesomesauce)
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