Droid

theDreamer · 03-18-2010, 04:46 PM

3G is your faster data connection, 1x is the slower (more like dial-up) speed.
I normally have between 2-4 bars in Houston and things load fine for me so it does not sound like a network issue. A quick Google search and some people are reporting the same error messages starting yesterday. I unfortunately do not use Facebook very much, have many of the notifications turned off online so not sure how that changes the Android app, but a few I get pop up in the top bar and I just click and they send me to a page to pick what I want to do.

You might try uninstalling the app (it comes pre-loaded I believe), and re-downloading from the app store to see if that works.

TamZ · 03-18-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

3G is your faster data connection, 1x is the slower (more like dial-up) speed.
I normally have between 2-4 bars in Houston and things load fine for me so it does not sound like a network issue. A quick Google search and some people are reporting the same error messages starting yesterday. I unfortunately do not use Facebook very much, have many of the notifications turned off online so not sure how that changes the Android app, but a few I get pop up in the top bar and I just click and they send me to a page to pick what I want to do.

You might try uninstalling the app (it comes pre-loaded I believe), and re-downloading from the app store to see if that works.

Thank you for your quick help..I will look into figuring out how to do that. I've just been patiently waiting until my daughter gets home from school..she's more techy than I am and probably has this phone figured out in one day!

Off to google and see if I can figure this out!

Thanks again,

HKYStormFront · 03-18-2010, 05:50 PM

tamz, if you haven't yet, go to the market and look for TasKiller. i get that error from time to time but if i force the program to close it will reset when you open it again and clear the cache, or something along those lines. seems to work for me pretty well. also close any programs you are not using. the only ones i keep running constantly are weatherbug, lookout, facebook, gmail, messaging and settings. if i'm not using it, i close whatever else is open. this can help with those kinds of issues in my experience. if you continue to have a problem, you may want to take it back to verizon and talk to them about it. they may be able to clear some kind of memory that has a fault in it of some kind

TamZ · 03-18-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

tamz, if you haven't yet, go to the market and look for TasKiller. i get that error from time to time but if i force the program to close it will reset when you open it again and clear the cache, or something along those lines. seems to work for me pretty well. also close any programs you are not using. the only ones i keep running constantly are weatherbug, lookout, facebook, gmail, messaging and settings. if i'm not using it, i close whatever else is open. this can help with those kinds of issues in my experience. if you continue to have a problem, you may want to take it back to verizon and talk to them about it. they may be able to clear some kind of memory that has a fault in it of some kind

I saw that in the app market..I will check that out. Oddly, I went back to the mall today over in Ventura and it started working correctly for awhile and it had full bars and said 3G...WOW..it was BLAZING FAST then..probably worked like it was supposed to. I'm back home now and I sent a comment to a friends facebook and it took 42 seconds (I timed it) to send the comment. I get the little circle that goes round and round and round FOREVER....that can't be right!? I must be in a bad area..yet she said its considered 3G.

Heading to get the taskiller app now! THANK YOU!

HKYStormFront · 03-18-2010, 08:31 PM

there's a free version and a paying version. the free one works just fine for what i use it for just so you know. and yea it really depends on your signal stregnth as to what it does, especially if it's fluctuating greatly. there's a bandwidth tester listed on the top of the last page that i downloaded, works like a champ to see what kind of speeds you are getting. if you are at home and have wifi setup, you should have your phone connected to the wifi link all the time anyway, it's a much faster connection than using 3G usually. though 3G is pretty fast if you have 2 bars or more from what i've seen

HKYStormFront · 03-22-2010, 09:54 PM

bump for info on 2.1... anyone know when it drops?

theDreamer · 03-23-2010, 08:18 AM

I have heard nothing since the last update, seems Verizon (and all networks) are really dropping the ball on these updates.

theDreamer · 03-30-2010, 10:55 AM

Verizon to start Android 2.1 updates to Motorola Droid owners today -- Engadget

MightyBobo · 03-30-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I have heard nothing since the last update, seems Verizon (and all networks) are really dropping the ball on these updates.

Well, I wouldn't fault them too much - Verizon is (in)famous for testing updates HARDCORE, making sure they work practically flawlessly. Other carriers...not so much.

HKYStormFront · 03-30-2010, 12:39 PM

sweeeeeeet! thanks for the info dreamer!

Trips · 03-30-2010, 03:51 PM

Now we wait,

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 07:34 AM

Good NEWS!

The update is here. You want 2.1? Follow this link for all your install goodness. This will force the OTA (over the air update) so you don't have to wait until the later part of the week!

Unflappings :: Android 2.1 for Motorola Droid Download and Install

If the download link is down, pm me and I can get you the file!

HKYStormFront · 03-31-2010, 08:03 AM

it says " 1. Obtain the update from this link" and then there's no link? wtf? looks easy enough if i could get the update.zip file

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 08:04 AM

PM sent.

Link is now live

HKYStormFront · 03-31-2010, 08:34 AM

ok done deal, why is there only 3 home screens tho? also of note, i had a shortcut on my right side home screen to "Gallery", that shortcut no longer works, you will need to go to your all apps menu and move another one to one of your home screens to refresh the link for the new gallery which is pretty slick. pinch to zoom almost does not work with my zagg invisible shield, i've never had a problem with it till now. no big deal tho, i can manage the old way

03-18-2010, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	3G is your faster data connection, 1x is the slower (more like dial-up) speed. I normally have between 2-4 bars in Houston and things load fine for me so it does not sound like a network issue. A quick Google search and some people are reporting the same error messages starting yesterday. I unfortunately do not use Facebook very much, have many of the notifications turned off online so not sure how that changes the Android app, but a few I get pop up in the top bar and I just click and they send me to a page to pick what I want to do. You might try uninstalling the app (it comes pre-loaded I believe), and re-downloading from the app store to see if that works. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-18-2010, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	tamz, if you haven't yet, go to the market and look for TasKiller. i get that error from time to time but if i force the program to close it will reset when you open it again and clear the cache, or something along those lines. seems to work for me pretty well. also close any programs you are not using. the only ones i keep running constantly are weatherbug, lookout, facebook, gmail, messaging and settings. if i'm not using it, i close whatever else is open. this can help with those kinds of issues in my experience. if you continue to have a problem, you may want to take it back to verizon and talk to them about it. they may be able to clear some kind of memory that has a fault in it of some kind __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-18-2010, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	there's a free version and a paying version. the free one works just fine for what i use it for just so you know. and yea it really depends on your signal stregnth as to what it does, especially if it's fluctuating greatly. there's a bandwidth tester listed on the top of the last page that i downloaded, works like a champ to see what kind of speeds you are getting. if you are at home and have wifi setup, you should have your phone connected to the wifi link all the time anyway, it's a much faster connection than using 3G usually. though 3G is pretty fast if you have 2 bars or more from what i've seen __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-22-2010, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	bump for info on 2.1... anyone know when it drops? __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-23-2010, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I have heard nothing since the last update, seems Verizon (and all networks) are really dropping the ball on these updates. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-30-2010, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Verizon to start Android 2.1 updates to Motorola Droid owners today -- Engadget __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-30-2010, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	sweeeeeeet! thanks for the info dreamer! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-30-2010, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Now we wait, __________________

03-31-2010, 07:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Good NEWS! The update is here. You want 2.1? Follow this link for all your install goodness. This will force the OTA (over the air update) so you don't have to wait until the later part of the week! Unflappings :: Android 2.1 for Motorola Droid Download and Install If the download link is down, pm me and I can get you the file!

03-31-2010, 08:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	it says " 1. Obtain the update from this link" and then there's no link? wtf? looks easy enough if i could get the update.zip file __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-31-2010, 08:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	PM sent. Link is now live Last edited by robtrink; 03-31-2010 at 08:17 AM.

03-31-2010, 08:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	ok done deal, why is there only 3 home screens tho? also of note, i had a shortcut on my right side home screen to "Gallery", that shortcut no longer works, you will need to go to your all apps menu and move another one to one of your home screens to refresh the link for the new gallery which is pretty slick. pinch to zoom almost does not work with my zagg invisible shield, i've never had a problem with it till now. no big deal tho, i can manage the old way __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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