OFFICIAL: 2.1 to release this week on the Motorola Droid

[nyijedi]

I wonder if this is how it will be from now on with regards to the N1 and Droid. The N1 get's the "premium" version of the OS which includes the new home button, extra screens, live wallpapers, and roldex app menu. The Droid gets most of the enhancements but not the flashiest so that Google can differentiate "their" phone from the others, even though the Droid could run those enhancements as well. This disappoints me, but I can't say I'm completely surprised because it seems that to the average consumer (not the folks that are on this board) it's those flashy UI that peak there interest and if Google let's all Android phones have them, there's little reason to buy a phone from Google. Just my $0.02.

I'm inclined to agree with you DJ. I'm starting to think that I clearly misunderstood what this Android/Google "experience" was/is about. I knew they wouldn't update our phones into infinity but, to take out certain things to "prop" one phone up more than another is disappointing to say the least. I know that at some point our phones won't be able to handle the 2.X or 3.X version of android os but, jeez. Can we have the phone more than 5 minutes before you bring out another model that you crown "king of the hill"? I'm not a power user, i.e. I don't use my phone for work.

The main reason I bought the phone is, I finally wanted to get a top of the line mobile device that wouldn't be obsolete before the sun went down. Just from reading about the google/android experience, I came away with the thought that they would keep us totally up to date until the device couldn't support the next OS. Ooops. There I go thinking again. I just feel as though if you know it's not coming this week (I'M not saying they said that), just say it's not. sorry, I just had to get that off my chest.

I couldn't have said it better myself. This is exactly how I feel about our situation as well. The way the Droid is being handled is what prompted me to root today and install BB. It really is disappointing.

 

[abehwang]

I really think the 5 home screens and the live wallpaper is going to be in the 2.1 update
It's just a minor aesthetic upgrade and why do they need to mention that?
They didn't mention everything for the 2.0.1 update and I was amazed at the new little features I discovered on my own

so there it is.
we're going to have the 5 home screens, live wallpaper, and the new app drawer

 

[MrKleen]

Well at least all the guys that were upset that the update was coming out without animated backgrounds, and 5 screens should rest easier tonight since it's not coming.

 

[jbernard703]

"
Sorry if I wasn't clear.

• The details posted here and on the Support site were prematurely released for public view.
• They have been removed from both places.

Hope that clears up the confusion."


So the question is... what do we make of this?


Is it delayed? Or was it meant for AFTER the update is rolled out as if everyone got the update and was unsure what it did?


hmmm

I see it as a move from a responsible manufacture/developer...

What would the fallout be from releasing a jacked update?

Yep, starting to sound like my brother had reliable info about something with the update bricking phones. Imagine if they sent out our precious 2.1 and ruined or even forced a restore. Hopefully they get this squared away.

 

[Magdroid]

My thing is, if they don't give us the Full 2.1, could they at least give us MotoBlur? I mean, we wanted an "Android Experience" phone. Someone (google/vzw/moto) is holding us back from that. So if we can't get the full Android Experience, how about MotoBlur then?

 

[jbernard703]

My thing is, if they don't give us the Full 2.1, could they at least give us MotoBlur? I mean, we wanted an "Android Experience" phone. Someone (google/vzw/moto) is holding us back from that. So if we can't get the full Android Experience, how about MotoBlur then?

I have heard mixed reviews about MotoBlur. I would rather have a 2.0.2 than that. Just improve battery life, give me the new Gallery and update the music player. If i can get all that without the bugs or lag that the ported .apks have i will be a happy camper.

 

[blitzburgh39]

I think motoblur would be pretty awesome. but im pretty sure it cant run on 2.x.... hence the devour being 1.6... but.. i hope this update comes soon. i unrooted from bugless beast... (it wont be hard to go back.. ie droidroothelper->sprecovery->reload my backup before stock) but i would prefer not to. and the funny thing is.. going back to stock really isnt a big difference. lol. like overclocking really wasnt a big of a deal as i thought it was....... just makes it seem faster when bugless beast installs with no window animations. which makes it seem bullet-fast. lol which i like

 

[cereal killer]

Moto Blur is not part of the deal with a "Google Experience" phone which is what the Moto Droid is.

Same goes with Sense UI...once thats put on a device it's no longer a "Google Experience"

 

[anuraj1]

I just called Motorola's Android support line at 800-734-5870. The representative said that the update will not be rolling out this week or next week. They are expecting it next month. I think Cereal Killer's source might have been right about March...

 

[kellex]

I just called Motorola's Android support line at 800-734-5870. The representative said that the update will not be rolling out this week or next week. They are expecting it next month. I think Cereal Killer's source might have been right about March...

Except that Motorola announced this on their Facebook page to the world and has yet to retract that. Until they come out and officially say that they are delaying this update, I'll continue to assume its on the way.

 

[R1Lover]

Get over the update already people lol It will get here when it get's here....

That said, it won't get to my phone anyway as i'm not going backwards....

Sholes ROCKS!

 

[abehwang]

I just called Motorola's Android support line at 800-734-5870. The representative said that the update will not be rolling out this week or next week. They are expecting it next month. I think Cereal Killer's source might have been right about March...

you think the representatives/phone people
would know more than the developers of android os?
idk
this is annoying.

 

[anuraj1]

I just called Motorola's Android support line at 800-734-5870. The representative said that the update will not be rolling out this week or next week. They are expecting it next month. I think Cereal Killer's source might have been right about March...

you think the representatives/phone people
would know more than the developers of android os?
idk
this is annoying.

I really hope the update does come this week. But In this instance, I'd be willing to believe the tech support rep over the person that maintains Moto's facebook page.

 

[cereal killer]

I just called Motorola's Android support line at 800-734-5870. The representative said that the update will not be rolling out this week or next week. They are expecting it next month. I think Cereal Killer's source might have been right about March...

This looks to be correct.

When it was announced we were pretty shocked. It was a wth moment : )

They were very adamant about it not coming out this month but did say there is a possibility, albeit a VERY small one, that it would get released this month. Thats why I made the first announcement.

Moto messed up and made a public statement saying as such.

I don't know too many huge corporations that would make a statement that quickly if at all.

Thats a stand up move right there.

People should cut them some slack.

Looking back at this thread it's amazing to see how people behaved over this whole thing. Regrettably, I have to say it was disappointing to see and read what went on.

To those that kept a cool level head I thank you. It didn't go unnoticed by me or any of the other DF team members.

Anyhow, here we all are still alive and kicking. Lets see how this adventure unfolds.

Thanks everyone

 

[Nick177th]

I really hope the update does come this week. But In this instance, I'd be willing to believe the tech support rep over the person that maintains Moto's facebook page.

I remember someone saying on this board back in November that techs are not "in the know". Could be, could be not. That being said, I really wish they'd just say "hey, the update won't be out for awhile". to just say nothing is extremely unprofessional to me. This is starting to be borderline ridiculous. we're not dealing with the "Manhattan Project" here.