Droid

MightyBobo · 03-30-2010, 05:25 PM

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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.

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 08:34 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, 09:03 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, 09:04 AM

PM sent.

Link is now live

HKYStormFront · 03-31-2010, 09:34 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

theDreamer · 03-31-2010, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the link, very happy to have 2.1 but seems really it is "meh" in the end.
Still only three screens, I need more, it does not seem any faster yet. Even without a screen protector pinch to zoom is not as fluid as on the iPhone.

Still need to try the new weather widget and news app.

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 11:17 AM

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Still only three screens, I need more, it does not seem any faster yet.

Download HelixLauncher from the Market, it will fix your issue. If you need help getting it set up let me know.

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pinch to zoom almost does not work with my zagg invisible shield, i've never had a problem with it till now.

I have a screen protector and mine works flawlessly. Maybe try applying another one or cleaning the current one?

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Thanks for the link, very happy to have 2.1 but seems really it is "meh" in the end.

The main part I am excited about is going to get into my 370z when I get home from work and praying the contacts all upload successfully with the blue tooth update!

MightyBobo · 03-31-2010, 11:39 AM

Nice, thanks for the link

. Done, and done.

robtrink · 03-31-2010, 12:49 PM

Make sure you try out the live wallpapers! You can download some new ones too but the "Neural Network" is pretty slick

HKYStormFront · 03-31-2010, 02:10 PM

Neutral Network FTW

370zproject · 04-01-2010, 01:14 AM

is there a better phone npow better then the nexus?

HKYStormFront · 04-01-2010, 09:08 AM

it depends on what you are looking for, if you want a full physical keyboard, the motodroid is probably the best out there imo. if you don't care anything about a physical keyboard and want something more iphone-ish, the nexus is a good substitute (although it was announced yesterday that verizon will be getting an iphone later this year). also, if you intend to use a lot of media on your phone, the new HTC HD2 on t-mobile's network is pretty sick with a huge hi res screen

370zproject · 04-01-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

it depends on what you are looking for, if you want a full physical keyboard, the motodroid is probably the best out there imo. if you don't care anything about a physical keyboard and want something more iphone-ish, the nexus is a good substitute (although it was announced yesterday that verizon will be getting an iphone later this year). also, if you intend to use a lot of media on your phone, the new HTC HD2 on t-mobile's network is pretty sick with a huge hi res screen

hd2 thats wat i heard about is it better then nexus 1?

HKYStormFront · 04-01-2010, 03:30 PM

good question, i have no idea, it depends what you want

370zproject · 04-01-2010, 03:33 PM

something like the nexus... and just as amazing...

03-31-2010, 09:03 AM	#228 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	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, 09:04 AM	#229 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	PM sent. Link is now live Last edited by robtrink; 03-31-2010 at 09:17 AM.

03-31-2010, 09:34 AM	#230 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	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

03-31-2010, 10:12 AM	#231 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Thanks for the link, very happy to have 2.1 but seems really it is "meh" in the end. Still only three screens, I need more, it does not seem any faster yet. Even without a screen protector pinch to zoom is not as fluid as on the iPhone. Still need to try the new weather widget and news app. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-31-2010, 11:39 AM	#233 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Nice, thanks for the link . Done, and done. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-31-2010, 08:34 AM	#227 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	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, 12:49 PM	#234 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Make sure you try out the live wallpapers! You can download some new ones too but the "Neural Network" is pretty slick

03-31-2010, 02:10 PM	#235 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	Neutral Network FTW __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

04-01-2010, 01:14 AM	#236 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	is there a better phone npow better then the nexus? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

04-01-2010, 09:08 AM	#237 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	it depends on what you are looking for, if you want a full physical keyboard, the motodroid is probably the best out there imo. if you don't care anything about a physical keyboard and want something more iphone-ish, the nexus is a good substitute (although it was announced yesterday that verizon will be getting an iphone later this year). also, if you intend to use a lot of media on your phone, the new HTC HD2 on t-mobile's network is pretty sick with a huge hi res screen __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

04-01-2010, 03:30 PM	#239 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	good question, i have no idea, it depends what you want __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

04-01-2010, 03:33 PM	#240 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	something like the nexus... and just as amazing... __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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