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Official Gingerbread Software Update: Droid 2 Global by Motorola

http://support.vzw.com/system_update/droid_2_global.html
YOUR DROID 2 GLOBAL BY MOTOROLA
JUST GOT EVEN BETTER.
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update, Version.4.5.600.A956.Verizon.en.US,
for your Droid 2 Global by Motorola. This update provides several improvements for your device, as
well as upgrading to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System (OS).
Droid 2 Global by Motorola
SOFTWARE UPDATE
****Lastest update 10/12/11:
Everything must be squared away now, as the new build of 4.5.608 has been approved and should be made available shortly. Normally when these support documents arrive, the update shows up within a week or so.
Letter from Motorola:
10/12/11:
Hi.
"I want to thank you for providing feedback on the Droid 2 Global Gingerbread upgrade. The feedback from Motorola Feedback Network members helped us identify a serious issue and stop the general distribution of the software before a larger number of owners were impacted. I want to personally thank you for your contribution -- it is just this kind of thing that demonstrates the value of this group.
Now we've put in the needed changes to eliminate this single serious issue and we're ready to resume the rollout. Because you provided feedback before, we will include you in the initial push and ask again for your feedback.
We will not do a private community as we think we understand the strengths and gaps of this software based on our first soak. I will be sending a survey -- maybe two -- to make sure that you are able to update, and to see that the encryption issue that caused us to delay has truly been addressed.
Expect the push of a new load tomorrow. You should see no change in how the device operates overall -- unless you encountered the encryption issue. That should disappear.
I will send out a survey tomorrow -- in the event that you have any update problems, use that to let me know.
Again, many thanks for participating in the Motorola Feedback Network. You are really making a difference.
Regards,
- Matt
Motorola Feedback Network
Motorola Owners' Forum"
If you were rooted and have errors installing the Ota you may want to go back to complete stock by following these instructions:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR INSTALL, YOUR BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED
Use at your own risk MyDroidWorld and Team Black Hat assume no liability for what you may do to your device
2.4.29 SBF Download - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MD5K1YY8
2.4.29 SBF Download - https://rapidshare.com/#!download|0....29_FULL.sbf.zip|0|File not found. (e029a7af)
SBF File md5sum = 389acd9eb74a4f2c2ca2b8a08e9ab502
RSDlite 4.9- http://www.mediafire.com/?ufxs9lft9q2xwnu
If you are not familiar on how to use RSDLite here is a brief overview
Method 1: While phone is on
Switch your device to PC mode
Turn on debugging mode (settings>applications>development>debugging mode)
Launch RSDLite (make sure device appears in window)
Select SBF
Start
Device will switch to bootloader and begin the flashing process and will reboot when it is complete.
Method 2: While phone is off
To manually put your device in bootloader mode:
Turn off device
press and hold the up and down volume buttons
power on device (continue to hold the up and down volume buttons)
wala - you are in bootloader mode
Launch RSDLite (make sure device appears in window)
Select SBF
Start

And on the second page of the PDF:
Moto/Verizon said:
Additional Improvements:
Email and Messaging
+ Sporadic issues with unintended recipient list corrected for text, picture, video and audio multimedia messages.
+ Exchange ActiveSync calendar events created on the device will now push to your PC calendar.
+ POP3/IMAP emails now show the correct date stamp.
New ActiveSync Email Policy Support for the following:
+ Data encryption for both the internal and SD card memory.
+ Require manual synchronization while roaming.
+ Allow HTML email.
Additional Device Features
+ Improvements in stability prevent lockups, resets and force close errors.
+ Bluetooth® devices will now select the correct audio recording level for optimal voice capture and alert you when your audio level is too low.
+ Improved battery life while using Bluetooth.
+ Access My Verizon without any force close errors.
+ Reset Backup Assistant under Manage Applications menu.
+ Enhanced connectivity when roaming in GSM/UMTS networks
(Europe and India).
+ Improved battery life during Wi-Fi use.
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VERY interested in the improvements to system stability and GSM radio .. just last week I lent my (currently idle) D2G to a friend, and now the update that sounded forever away, suddenly appears.. by the time I get around to getting the handset back, this will probably be old news

If somebody could update this thread when it's actually released, I'd really appreciate it. Would love to make a backup of my current Fusion install, SBF, and then give it a shot.

Ok here the news straight from Verizon Tech suport the update is scheduled to roll 615am cen time ...

Off network install
Will there be a way to install this update if I am not connected to the VZW network? I am currently living in Saudi Arabia (i am from Kansas(insert joke here)) and I am using the STC network with their sim card. I can not get connected wifi due to the proxy problem either.
I am able to install .apk files with android manager, but I first need the downloadable file.
Thanks,
george

i dont think so, but no worries, im sure by the time youll get a chance to install, there will be a downloadable file, if your phone has 5g you can probably download it directly to your phone.

You don't need to be on the Verizon Wireless network for the update to be able to be installed.
Any data connection, be it GSM/UMTS 2G/2.5G/3G, or WiFi, will suffice. The update process is performed over the TCP/IP stack. In case you want to get it over cellular data, you need to remember that the update is about 105MB in size.
About proxies: there are a few applications available on the market that allow you to set Android's proxy configuration, though I am not sure if these settings affect anything besides the web browser.

IronFists said:
Ok here the news straight from Verizon Tech suport the update is scheduled to roll 615am cen time ...
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Interesting. So much for a soak test apparently.

sk0t said:
Interesting. So much for a soak test apparently.
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Yeah I haven't seen anything yet
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Same here. Nothing yet. Created a shortcut on my home screen to the System Update so as soon as I tap it it will check for updates.

http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ck-and-more-in-l/&category=classic&postPage=1
Yeah I guess these guys are wrong.
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I'm in the Florida Keys at the moment. Nothing available here yet. I think I'll go for a swim before checking again

The update was released @ 06:15 CET and is going out in groups; grouping is probably done by device MEIDs.
You can go to a Verizon store and ask them to push the update to your handset, though.

Doses man the wait it killin me I was light hell yea when tech support said 615 lol he didnt mention nothing about being in line for it lol

no update in seattle
I'm in the seattle area and no update for me.. been trying all morning

Check for update was not available at this time for me.
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Just read this on the web. http://technology.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979452576
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Has anyone posted that they have actually gotten the update? It's still not available for me.

Nothing here (yet) in Vancouver Canada

Hmm going to have to SBF my phone when i get home.

[Q] Motorola Defy+ stock 2.3.6 update causes reboot when connecting to phone network

I bought a refurbished Motorola Defy+ which came preinstalled with Gingerbread 2.3.4. Out of the box, the phone was able to receive calls, although I didn't test making calls at that time.
I ran the stock Software Update from Settings, and this installed 2.3.6 on the phone. Since that point, I can no longer make or receive calls on the phone. As soon as the phone tries to make the connection, it reboots: either when making a call into the phone, at the first ring, or when dialing out. I have confirmed that it's not the dialer itself that is the problem by using different dialer apps.
I have performed a full factory reset on the phone and tried with wifi, etc turned off but it has made no difference at all. Other features of the phone are absolutely fine and I have had no unexpected reboots due to any other cause.
After searching around it seems quite a few people have had problems with their Defy+ rebooting, but this is generally either during a call or just randomly. In my case it is absolutely at the exact time that it tries to make the phone network connection and at no other time.
Could this be a hardware problem, or is it more likely to be the 2.3.6 ROM installed by the software update? If I install another ROM, is it likely to fix the problem? If so, how would I go about downgrading the phone to the 2.3.4 version?
Thanks in advance.

OK, I jumped the gun.
I hadn't actually connected to any of my mobile phone network's APNs at the time I posted the above. Now that I have configured it to connect via 2G or 3G, I get random reboots all the time.
Not that this helps or anything.

[Q] No Text or Voice after Stock upgrade

Hello all,
Me and My Wife both have New Photon Qs, Mine has been rooted, Custom Recovery and all that on the newest stock rom.
Hers it completely stock, she moved to upgrade it to the newest release last night the upgrade went off without a hitch however not when she calls out she gets an audible error "Error 16, Switch 321" and Texts Fail to send, how ever 3G works, 4G not available in out area,
I kept both of our MSL codes and compare settings, nothing different except the obvious, Also forced a Reactivation on her phone ##RTN# this did not work either.
As she is still well within her 14 day return, and 30 sprint warranties, should I have them swap this phone out?
Sprint was not much help in this Matter

Try to force a PRL update.
Then I would at least have Sprint look at it.

JaceAlvejetti said:
Hello all,
Me and My Wife both have New Photon Qs, Mine has been rooted, Custom Recovery and all that on the newest stock rom.
Hers it completely stock, she moved to upgrade it to the newest release last night the upgrade went off without a hitch however not when she calls out she gets an audible error "Error 16, Switch 321" and Texts Fail to send, how ever 3G works, 4G not available in out area,
I kept both of our MSL codes and compare settings, nothing different except the obvious, Also forced a Reactivation on her phone ##RTN# this did not work either.
As she is still well within her 14 day return, and 30 sprint warranties, should I have them swap this phone out?
Sprint was not much help in this Matter
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yeah, after the update, phone service can fail. when she makes a call, if she stays on the line the error should redirect her to Sprint Tech who SHOULD be able to fix it and tell her to reboot the phone. i went thru that 2 or 3 times(messing with my phone and re-updating ). i think i tried manual methods but to no avail.

Thank you both for the replies, I have Forced the PRL and just forwarded your message yogi2010, to her to have her try it as I am at work

JaceAlvejetti said:
Thank you both for the replies, I have Forced the PRL and just forwarded your message yogi2010, to her to have her try it as I am at work
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cool, that should do the trick. i just remembered she will have to provide the account PIN or answer the security question to authorize the reset.

She has all security info, I guess as of this morning, after leaving it off all night, she can make phone calls again, just not Text

I just accidentally bought a rooted HTC M8 on eBay with issues. Should I keep it?!

I am in Australia and have just recently bought an HTC M8 on eBay which was originally listed as new, and factory unlocked for $530. A few days later I found out it was actually rooted now unlocked, but was originally locked to Sprint. This was confirmed by a Sprint Connections application update etc, and the root was confirmed by the SuperSU app that was already installed in the phone. I'm recently confirmed this by the Root Checker app.
My phone's software is Android version 4.4.2, HTC Sense 6, software number 1.54.651.8, HTC SDK api LEVEL 6.17, PRI version 1.52_003, Kernel version [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT, Baseband version 1.05.20.0321_2.
The phone is pretty functional for everyday use except for the following issues:
- The internet network settings had to be manually obtained from my carrier as the phone did not automatically pick it up.
- The internet seems slower than usual (Signal strength -79 dBm 17-20 asu) compared to my old phone (Xperia Z1), despite the settings being specifically on 3G/UTMS mode which is faster than having it on Global Mode, and the required setting with my carrier Optus.
- I cannot access anything under System Updates. i.e. Update profile, Update PRL, UCICC Unlock and most importantly, HTC software update. This update takes >20minutes to search to no avail. This error message at times pops up when I try selecting Update profile: “vDM Client has stopped unexpectedly. An error report will be sent to HTC to help us improve our products”. This error screen would pop up intermittently when my internet didn't work but, I rarely see it now.
- Wifi would randomly switch on. I've turned off all system selections that may be caused on this. I haven’t tried booting my phone into safe mode to determine if an app is causing this.
I don't know much about phones (I had no idea what rooting was until I looked it up to get a rough idea), so I'm wondering if you experts could be some advice
I'm planning on keeping the phone for about 2 years and wondering what issues I may receive from having a rooted phone with the already above issues? Would the phone play up more? Can I use my current android version for that period relatively smoothly?
I am able to return my phone for a full refund but I don't have a spare phone and don't want to go in to the hassle of doing so if I can keep the phone (I would prefer to leave them negative feedback on eBay to be honest ). What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance for any asisstance.

Update your phone to android 4. 4. 4
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Just reflash the stock rom and relock the bootloader and everything should be fine.

LG stylo 5 No service.

Hi there! I've recently had an issue with my phone where i have no service. My bars have a little x next to them, as though i have data turned off.
Here's the info I've gathered:
My preferred network option is stuck on 22.
It tell me to connect to WiFi (despite being connected) when i attempt to send a text, but tells me to turn off airplane mode when trying to make a call
Nothing data related works, but WiFi is fine.
Now, I've found another thread from early 2022 with the same exact issue. Only thing is, they were having the issue after updating to Android 10.
My phone is still on Android 9. Like, I'm pretty sure its not even the most recent version of 9 either. Like, i have build number PKQ1.190302.001, which isn't the latest build for even 9, let alone 10 and onwards. However, i can't update. I've checked in the settings and everything, it keeps telling me there's no update available, which i don't believe.
I get my service through Boost Mobile, so I'm not sure if they didn't get the update, or if something else is going on. Either way, i have no service, which is a serious problem as i have no other phone and can't get a new one until late February.
I'm sorry if making a new thread wasn't a good idea, its just the only other thread I've found was from a year ago, and my issue is technically different.
Thank you in advance for any help!