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T-Mobile Preping for GB Update!?

So, after checking system updates for awhile and seeing I am at the current version, I just tried again and got
"Connection Failed."
Maybe T-Mobile took down the server for checking software updates to prep for the new version?
I thought it may have been my signal, but I am fully able to browse the web at 4G speeds...
***crosses fingers!!***
Edit: another idea I had was, maybe the shut down the server for update checks due to a TON of people loading the servers with checking for updates due to the GB update rumor? LOL

javolin13 said:
So, after checking system updates for awhile and seeing I am at the current version, I just tried again and got
"Connection Failed."
Maybe T-Mobile took down the server for checking software updates to prep for the new version?
I thought it may have been my signal, but I am fully able to browse the web at 4G speeds...
***crosses fingers!!***
Edit: another idea I had was, maybe the shut down the server for update checks due to a TON of people loading the servers with checking for updates due to the GB update rumor? LOL
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Do we seriously need another one of these threads?

TurboTsi said:
Do we seriously need another one of these threads?
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LoL, I was waiting for this post. And yes, I figured I would make Another one of these threads. Thanks for asking

It makes sense seeing as how just yesterday it said "current version is latest" or whatever.....

what's with some guys getting connection errors? I've never received one, always software up-to-date.

I just got my first one ever.
Probably just servers are busy because all the checking.
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OhhCoreey said:
I just got my first one ever.
Probably just servers are busy because all the checking.
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Wow, I just got a connection failed also. First time. Somethings up...

jacob808 said:
Wow, I just got a connection failed also. First time. Somethings up...
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Same here, first time

Whats your twitter account, I really want to subscribe to it for all the updates in your life.

Horsey said:
Whats your twitter account, I really want to subscribe to it for all the updates in your life.
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I dont have a twitter account, but give me your mailing address and i'll send you personalized letters each week to let you know.

Connection failed here too. That does seem a bit fishy!
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I love this kind o threads, this is what Android is all about, the hype! )

A friend w/ a droidx just posted on his FB that an update came in this morning.. he's now on 2.3.3

i heard from another site they are updating starting today. there going slow with the update i heard. so hope its true and it will get to us sooner than later!
mine says that also and never had it say that before!

Well I just heard from a friend, whose roommates cousin once walked past a TMo store, that the update comes out in 10 seconds... And that it actually takes us back to eclair because the guy who set up the servers thinks gingerbread tastes funny...
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Mine says current version installed....

Mine is now saying both messages intermittently. Who knows what they are up to?
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Lmao y'all hopes are way too high. Believing any BS ppl say about release date
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Why check that kind of stuff. You know bgr and engadget will be all over it.
G2x with CM7 and faux 1.8 kernel. [email protected] 5091 quadrant.

This being my first android device, what happens with the ota update? Are all my apps and settings saved?
Thanks.

Somewhat promising for a update soon.

Hopefully the tests will come out smooth. http://www.tmonews.com/2011/06/t-mobile-currently-testing-maintenance-releasegingerbread-update/

Seems like good proof to me. Awesome news

yeah hopefully they dont come back and say oh we need to add more bloatware to slow this beast down.

CAPTURE and LEAK
So, can someone who works at TMo CAPTURE and LEAK this ota test update?
Maybe it contains some non-**** hardware drivers for the devs to work with before the "real" release (which will be released....who knows when).

Man let me test it for them! I'm glad to see this news but they are still procrastinating I'm having dejav of my vibrant again!
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lannister80 said:
So, can someone who works at TMo CAPTURE and LEAK this ota test update?
Maybe it contains some non-**** hardware drivers for the devs to work with before the "real" release (which will be released....who knows when).
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Yes they can. They would have to capture the OTA before they download it though. The TMO testing is probably the best chance to get a leak before it is officially released. Or maybe we'll get lucky and Football will get us the leak

good to hear that...

Bspence415 said:
Man let me test it for them! I'm glad to see this news but they are still procrastinating I'm having dejav of my vibrant again!
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This is actually a normal part of the approval process. That being said, we are still probably a good month away if its at this stage though.

jlevy73 said:
This is actually a normal part of the approval process. That being said, we are still probably a good month away if its at this stage though.
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so more than likely we will see another unofficial leak like the vibrant had before they release it ota or what ever and then the official update which will be the same as the unofficial one we had a month prior or

Lol read the article again. Its imei locked
So no leak
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Where did you read IMEI locked? They need the IMEI to push the update over the air to the right people. Even if it were, would just need a system dump and make that flashable.
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kangxi said:
Where did you read IMEI locked? They need the IMEI to push the update over the air to the right people. Even if it were, would just need a system dump and make that flashable.
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Correcto....

Cool we will see a leak soon lol
ITS ALL WONKY!!!

Just saw the update to the original article; it's apparently not nationwide but only for a specific region, which reduces the pool of potential leakers. It's encouraging, though, to see that this is far enough along to warrant an OTA test with a relatively large pool of testers, as well as to see that it appears to be a combined bug-fix and Gingerbread update. I'm beginning to think that the prognosticators who favor a mid-July general release may have it right.

I said July 17th
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If they are interested in getting a good test base, dump it here on XDA, but then again, it would never reach release status

TmoNews TmoNews
Just got an email claiming G2x updates could hit as early as this week which is somewhat contradictory to our earlier post...what to think?!

Where do you see that info?
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http://twitter.com/#!/TmoNews/status/83684142377742336

Hmm interesting. Tmonews has a pretty good track record with their info

T-mobile might be pushing gb on g2x

Hey guys i work for tech support on tmobile a costumer called this morning talking about she got a message from tmobile saying there is an update available for her phone...
This might be the official gingerbread... I havent got it on my g2x yet but we dont push an update to all of the phones at the same time...
So im gonna be looking into this..
And yall keep in mind in this post...
P.s... If your rooted tmobile wont tmobile wont push the update to you you would have to unroot to update the phone...
I'll keep yall posted

The GB update as well as the official MIUI both landing on the same day... this would be sick
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gypsy214 said:
Hey guys i work for tech support on tmobile a costumer called this morning talking about she got a message from tmobile saying there is an update available for her phone...
This might be the official gingerbread... I havent got it on my g2x yet but we dont push an update to all of the phones at the same time...
So im gonna be looking into this..
And yall keep in mind in this post...
P.s... If your rooted tmobile wont tmobile wont push the update to you you would have to unroot to update the phone...
I'll keep yall posted
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Just a friendly little anecdote for you. Do with it what you will...
I worked tech support in a call center for a large mobile provider and was terminated for posting on forums after they managed to link me to some posts I had made. They did this by monitoring network traffic in the building, which lead them to my computer since I was posting them while at work. I was fired for the content of the posts, although they were all completely harmless, such as your post. They felt I was divulging proprietary information.
For a long time I kicked myself for posting on the forums with my work computer, but really I should have been kicking myself for posting at all, from any device. In the end, just ask yourself if the risk is worth the reward.
Now, the bright side of this, 6 months later I landed a great job as a network admin for a great company.
Oh and about that company I used to work for, their name started with a T and ended with a Mobile.

well thats not very smart for you to do.....
do you really think im getting on this website from work...
im not DENSE like some people...

gypsy214 said:
well thats not very smart for you to do.....
do you really think im getting on this website from work...
im not DENSE like some people...
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Dude he was just trying to help
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gypsy214 said:
well thats not very smart for you to do.....
do you really think im getting on this website from work...
im not DENSE like some people...
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I think you're missing the bigger point here. As I said in the post, the conclusion I made in the end was that it really wasn't worth it to post at all, regardless of where I was posting. They could just as easily linked me to the posts using other methods, such as overhearing something, or someone tattling. Or maybe I became facebook friends with someone on the forums, and they reported me. There are plenty of ways.
Nevertheless, I did say to do what you will with the story. But seriously, consider the whole risk vs. reward part of it. What are you really getting out of posting small bits of 'insider' information? Probably not much. And believe me, I didn't think I was divulging anything proprietary, but it didn't matter what I thought. My posts were almost identical to yours. I wish someone had said this to me back then (even though I landed a better job in the end).
Anyhow, good luck to you. You probably won't get burned like I did, but as they say... **** happens.

Can someone explain why a rooted phone will not work with the OTA? Is having CWM also an issue? What do I need to do to prepare my phone before the update arrives?
I also do not understand why TMo would not publish the update on their site like they do with all the windows phones.

alpinestars said:
Dude he was just trying to help
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Absolutely right. I later learned that I wasn't the first to be terminated for posting, and I'm sure I won't be the last.
In my last comment I mentioned that I wish someone had given me this bit of 'advice' long ago, but come to think of it, someone pretty much did. I distinctly remember someone replying to me one day and saying that they know other employees had gotten in trouble for posting. I brushed it off just like this guy/gal.
Just trying to pay it forward

jcbofkc said:
Can someone explain why a rooted phone will not work with the OTA? Is having CWM also an issue? What do I need to do to prepare my phone before the update arrives?
I also do not understand why TMo would not publish the update on their site like they do with all the windows phones.
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You need to revert back to stock for the update. This is because the update is designed to build on the stock OS, not whatever you have on your phone. As far as rooting it and leaving it stock, not sure what the root does to block the ota.

jcbofkc said:
Can someone explain why a rooted phone will not work with the OTA? Is having CWM also an issue? What do I need to do to prepare my phone before the update arrives?
I also do not understand why TMo would not publish the update on their site like they do with all the windows phones.
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I can't be positive, but perhaps its not so much rooted as flashed with another ROM. I've heard of rooted phones being updated. I've not heard of cooked ROMs being updated.
But, I know nothing for sure.

I don't know if this means anything other than what it says. But I have tried to connect to get software update and it keeps giving me the old can't connect at this time message. Could it be that the servers on their end are overwhelmed with others trying to do the update if it is indeed out?
And another question...I am not a T-Mo suscriber. I use Simple Mobile. Would the update get pushed to my G2x or would I have to manually install it? Thanks

Thanks guys. I am running rooted stock and stayed that way on purpose so I could get the update. I also stayed stock because my phone runs like a champ. Never had a reboot and everything works as intended.

You are probably better off waiting a few days to let our developers get a hold of it anyway.

mahgninnuc93 said:
I don't know if this means anything other than what it says. But I have tried to connect to get software update and it keeps giving me the old can't connect at this time message. Could it be that the servers on their end are overwhelmed with others trying to do the update if it is indeed out?
And another question...I am not a T-Mo suscriber. I use Simple Mobile. Would the update get pushed to my G2x or would I have to manually install it? Thanks
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The update won't get pushed to Ur phone. Only T-Mobile customers will get the push.
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alpinestars said:
The update won't get pushed to Ur phone. Only T-Mobile customers will get the push.
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When there are 'Official' releases to multiple carriers, then each carrier would get a push, based on their own agreements with LG. If the phone is a regionally sold phone, also called unbranded, a push is made to them also. Most commonly, you see the unbranded phones get the update first, since the carrier testing does not have to be done.
But, in reality..it is all a crap shoot....so you're still waiting, no matter what.

Anyone have any solid information on this though? There are just too many threads of "I just heard the GB update..." with no solid ROM information or even a picture.

alpinestars said:
The update won't get pushed to Ur phone. Only T-Mobile customers will get the push.
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No biggie, I can wait for it to show up on the LG or TMO website and download it. This probably is another false alarm anyways LOL.

mahgninnuc93 said:
No biggie, I can wait for it to show up on the LG or TMO website and download it. This probably is another false alarm anyways LOL.
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Yeah, most likely this is a false alarm. I just hope this long awaited update will fix the GPS (takes forever to lock). That's the only issue I have with mine. I don't have random reboots or overheating like others do.
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Phenomenon said:
Anyone have any solid information on this though? There are just too many threads of "I just heard the GB update..." with no solid ROM information or even a picture.
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This. Nobody get too excited yet.
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Phenomenon said:
Anyone have any solid information on this though? There are just too many threads of "I just heard the GB update..." with no solid ROM information or even a picture.
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So, I was wondering....where does one go to get 'solid' information? We're here in a community forum, using fake names. More than half of us can't vote, work in a burger king or in college. We all have a tendency to read and search and google/bing about the G2x.
I for 1 couldn't tell solid information from rumor. I will say this though...if the information you have, comes from Twitter, Android Police, TMONEWS, or anything with a 'Forum' in front of it....its a rumor. If your great news starts with, " I just talked to a TMobile CS...." its a rumor. If you just talked to your friend, who works in a store or is a TMobile CS agent, its a rumor.
You'll either get an OTA on your phone, and recieve the update which you can prove with a screen shot. Or you'll plug into the LG support tool and update, which you can validate again, with screenshots...
All else is rumors. Please post all rumors in the HTC Sensation forum...where they are living the dream.

What is the point of having a Google phone?

I thought we were supposed to get updates first? I have a i9020a and am still waiting for ics. Then I read that the xoom is starting to get ics ota today? What the heck is that? At least Google should post something on g+ or give us some indication on wth is going on? Does this irk anyone else, it just me?
Edit: OK, so I ranted a bit, I love my phone and know the point is that they have no carrier crap/bloatware, supposed to get updates first (usually do).....anyways...
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123go! said:
I thought we were supposed to get updates first? I have a i9020a and am still waiting for ics. Then I read that the xoom is starting to get ics ota today? What the heck is that? At least Google should post something on g+ or give us some indication on wth is going on? Does this irk anyone else, it just me?
Edit: OK, so I ranted a bit, I love my phone and know the point is that they have no carrier crap/bloatware, supposed to get updates first (usually do).....anyways...
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I thought only certain people get the ics update for the xoom? like when only the google employees got ics for the nexus s back two month or so...

The Xoom is just giving it to users in the preview program. And it isn't even a phone. The "point" of a Nexus phone is Google provides the updates. That doesn't mean it will be the first to get it every time.

Afaik it was to people who signed up for a specific program, but the update.zip has been released so anyone can get it now...
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An important note to everyone here

As you probably know, we just got our first full ICS leak, even though it was for the me865. I am not going to comment on how useful it would be for the rest of us other than it will not flash correctly so don't try. All the devs here are pulling it apart to see what can be used.
It is extremely important that everyone is checking cheesecake as much as possible!!!!!
our biggest hope is that we can pull a leak from the US servers with ICS and/or an unlocked bootloader. See the stickied bootloader unlock thread for more info. I am working on an app/ other way to automate the process even more so that it can be checked more often as the updates will only stay available for a short period of time.

Been checking like crazy for the past few hours.
Seems as though most of the "QA" servers are down, as of right now. Or is it me?
Also, I did get a "Your device is up to date." message off of master-qa500.blurdev.com
Maybe that's something to keep our eye on possibly?
EDIT: seems like most of the servers are down. Still checking though.

Yeah if you get the "setup wifi" message the server is down. If you get your device is up to date the server is up but nothing is on it.

farshad525hou said:
Yeah if you get the "setup wifi" message the server is down. If you get your device is up to date the server is up but nothing is on it.
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Good to know. Thank you kind sir.
EDIT: Noob question about cheesecake, will it screw up my ability to get normal OTA updates? Since obviously it changes the server my phone looks on for updates?

Fall of Enosis said:
Good to know. Thank you kind sir.
EDIT: Noob question about cheesecake, will it screw up my ability to get normal OTA updates? Since obviously it changes the server my phone looks on for updates?
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If you switch back to the "Production"..."master-blur.svcmot.com" server, that should be back to the regular server that it would otherwise normally check. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
Also, Jim mentioned a way to use something like Tasker to help automate this as well. If farshad525hou makes an automated app, that would be awesome. In the meantime, does anyone know how to get Tasker to do that? Perhaps I'll send Jim a PM to see if he could put a little description of how it's done. That way people (myself included) will have less of an excuse to be checking the servers .

CapnPez said:
If you switch back to the "Production"..."master-blur.svcmot.com" server, that should be back to the regular server that it would otherwise normally check. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
Also, Jim mentioned a way to use something like Tasker to help automate this as well. If farshad525hou makes an automated app, that would be awesome. In the meantime, does anyone know how to get Tasker to do that? Perhaps I'll send Jim a PM to see if he could put a little description of how it's done. That way people (myself included) will have less of an excuse to be checking the servers .
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I would love to have a how to for tasker. I can't seem to grasp it....
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I work nights here on the east coast. I can run an automated process all night long just need to know how.
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i would like to help u guys since i have much free time....but what is this cheescake thing all about???

GaganPla said:
i would like to help u guys since i have much free time....but what is this cheescake thing all about???
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It checks the motorola servers for software updates.
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I also would like to ask for some tip how to get that tasker do it's magic on cheesecake ?

I pm'd Jim last night and he said he'll work on a quick "how-to" for the Tasker automated Cheesecake (is there anything this guy can't do?!). He hopes to make a thread sometime today.

matt99017d said:
It checks the motorola servers for software updates.
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is this a application??

GaganPla said:
is this a application??
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see the bootloader unlock thread

CapnPez said:
I pm'd Jim last night and he said he'll work on a quick "how-to" for the Tasker automated Cheesecake (is there anything this guy can't do?!). He hopes to make a thread sometime today.
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Good cause I got it last night and the whole thing looks rather confusing, lol.
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The first update has been found today but keep checking.....

hankbizzo5 said:
The first update has been found today but keep checking.....
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yep were working hard on it as we speak. hold off on flashing till we have more info. you could hardbrick

hankbizzo5 said:
The first update has been found today but keep checking.....
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Wait, what? When? I've seen no posts about it?
Either way that's great!
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Fall of Enosis said:
Wait, what? When? I've seen no posts about it?
Either way that's great!
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look at the dev section. we probably almost crashed XDA going crazy replying to stuff. it has slowed down as we are all dsecting it for stuff.

lkrasner said:
yep were working hard on it as we speak. hold off on flashing till we have more info. you could hardbrick
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yea i am going to decompile what i can when i get home..... Thinking in the next few days to weeks there will be something more stable usable (us att branded) to come off the servers..... correct me if i am wrong first leak china now this is asia next should be usa.....

I've been checking cheesecake about every two hours since I got to work this morning. Haven't found anything yet but I have noticed more servers being active since this morning.