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6.12.173 OTA Update - Pros & Cons

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Old 02-09-2012, 01:45 AM
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I checked my update around 1130PM CST today and sure enough, it was there. It took 5 minutes to download and a few more to do the update. I am rooted, all of bloatware was frozen and I defrosted it with Titanium Backup prior to updating. After the update I found that I lost root access, but I quickly restored it using Voodoo Rootkeeper (must be installed prior to updating!). I will update the below list as I access things.



Pros-
For the first time since owning this phone, Mobile Hotspot actually connected to my computer.
Smart Actions has been improved, more options added


Cons-
Mobile Hotspot access lasted for <30 seconds, no webpage actually worked.
I have only had data access for 10 minutes since the update.
Of the above 10 minutes, all of them have been on 3G - I live in a 4G area.
Some of the icons look tacky, the menu from the home page was rearranged. (personal opinion here)
The new video app does not allow you to access the rentals menu if you are rooted.

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Old 02-09-2012, 03:27 AM
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I just got the update. From what I can see so far, the only cons are the new text message icon and the extra bloat that was tossed in. Everything else is a welcome addition. I'm just trying to figure out what the update to the favorite contacts widget is, I don't see anything different. Seriously though, I'm going to miss that old text message icon.
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:25 AM
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it looses root before updating its recomended to instal Voodoo OTA Root keeer from market and running the app and doing the needfull
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:29 AM
 
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Anyone else having issues after receiving this update? I lost all data connection 3g/4g. I tried to restart, pulled the SIM card, and toggled airplane mode on and off numerous times.
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Got me some OTA love last night! I, too, lost data connectivity after the update. Turns out, it somehow got switched off. For anyone else experiencing this after the update, try going into Settings > Data manager and ensure that "Data enabled" is checked.

As it happens, I was connected to WiFi with data off (Smart Action) when I updated, so perhaps that influenced things.

I'll update if I learn anything further.
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:11 AM
 
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Got me some OTA love last night! I, too, lost data connectivity after the update. Turns out, it somehow got switched off. For anyone else experiencing this after the update, try going into Settings > Data manager and ensure that "Data enabled" is checked.

As it happens, I was connected to WiFi with data off (Smart Action) when I updated, so perhaps that influenced things.

I'll update if I learn anything further.
That did the trick!! I didn't even think to check that setting. I guess it was to obvious. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:46 AM
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ok...so I got the OTA --- "videos" app says I can't view vids because my device appears to be rooted, but titanium can not acquire root privileges....I'm stumped...
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Old 02-09-2012, 11:51 AM
 
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My signal is stronger now than before and switching from 3G to 4G is instantaneous. I now get a data connection immediately after turning on the screen.


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Everything seems to be working great. I know longer have issues when using airplane mode, it connects instantly after shutting off. I noticed some changes with the camera and like the new/updated icons. Also Nice to have a bit of color added to the settings menu. I hate that Verizon feels the need to add more bloatware to my phone though!

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Old 02-09-2012, 01:00 PM
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So is this update coming to everyone it just those who signed up for soak?
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