Gingerbread Rollout Thread!

**GhostGregg** · 07-20-2011, 01:44 PM

So it looks like it is finally time for those of us with the MT4G to get our Gingerbread update. T-mobile's official statement says only a select number of phones will get the update today. Others will just have to wait their turn.

Once you have yours, Post here with your reviews and findings! Screen Caps would be awesome. Does it have the new lock screen like we have seen with Sense 3.0 phones? Any other little things you may notice.

You may also post benchmarks and battery performance reviews.

I look forward to my update!

Till then... Party on Wayne!

**dobiegillis** · 07-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Anyone know if I have to have a T-Mobile sim card in the phone to trigger/get the update? I haven't been using it as my primary phone although it is still turned on and connected to wifi. I'm thinking I should switch back in order to get the update pushed out.

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**ricking** · 07-22-2011, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by dobiegillis

Anyone know if I have to have a T-Mobile sim card in the phone to trigger/get the update? I haven't been using it as my primary phone although it is still turned on and connected to wifi. I'm thinking I should switch back in order to get the update pushed out.

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yes you do have to have sim card in

**dobiegillis** · 07-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by ricking

yes you do have to have sim card in

Suppose I'll wait since TMo is being so vague about who will get it and how long the wait will be

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**Drzfr3shboialex** · 07-22-2011, 03:35 PM

Look it up on xda I downloaded it and.works perfectly

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**dobiegillis** · 07-22-2011, 05:22 PM

Oh I might just try that!

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**GhostGregg** · 07-23-2011, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Drzfr3shboialex

Look it up on xda I downloaded it and.works perfectly

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Yes but did you download an official update from T-mobile that someone at xda packaged for early download or a custom rom that would require root?

**flirtaciousboi** · 07-24-2011, 08:40 AM

Does anyone know how T-Mobile will send it out? Does it just randomly pop up in notifications saying that there's an update?

**GhostGregg** · 07-24-2011, 11:47 AM

Its a push update so yes, when it's time for yours you will get a notification that an update has been downloaded an is ready to install. It auto downloads in the background while your phone is in standby then will notify you when it is ready to install.

**king71st** · 07-24-2011, 09:10 PM

When is it rolling out

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**GhostGregg** · 07-25-2011, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by king71st

When is it rolling out

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It has already started to roll out. They launched the roll out a few days ago to a "limited pilot" number of people. T-mobile's official statement says they will be continuing the roll outs from now until the end of the year. So it could take some time to reach everyone. According to the statement they also go on to say that you can not rush the process by calling and requesting the push. It is not in the call center tech's hands at this point.

Side note: My Girlfriend is a T-mobile Rep and has confirmed that they do not have that power.

**jbaile07#AC** · 07-26-2011, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by GhostGregg

It has already started to roll out. They launched the roll out a few days ago to a "limited pilot" number of people. T-mobile's official statement says they will be continuing the roll outs from now until the end of the year. So it could take some time to reach everyone. According to the statement they also go on to say that you can not rush the process by calling and requesting the push. It is not in the call center tech's hands at this point.

Side note: My Girlfriend is a T-mobile Rep and has confirmed that they do not have that power.

Will I get the notification if i'm using a custom ROM??

**LadyDi** · 07-26-2011, 09:49 PM

I am also reading that T-Mo stores will have a SD card around August 1st to help those with the installation process. Sources have linked a T-Mo notification sent to their employees it seems.

*waits to smell the Gingerbread cooking*

**J240** · 07-27-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by LadyDi

I am also reading that T-Mo stores will have a SD card around August 1st to help those with the installation process. Sources have linked a T-Mo notification sent to their employees it seems.

*waits to smell the Gingerbread cooking*

Man.... I have been doing the Checkin every day. Hope we get it sooner than later!

**mikey3450** · 07-27-2011, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by LadyDi

I am also reading that T-Mo stores will have a SD card around August 1st to help those with the installation process. Sources have linked a T-Mo notification sent to their employees it seems.

*waits to smell the Gingerbread cooking*

That is true, T-Mobile corporate stores will get SD cards with Gingerbread updates for the myTouch 4G and the T-Mobile G2, there will also be a Froyo 2.2 update for myTouch 3G Slide users as well. They should be arriving next week some time.

**LadyDi** · 07-28-2011, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by mikey3450

That is true, T-Mobile corporate stores will get SD cards with Gingerbread updates for the myTouch 4G and the T-Mobile G2, there will also be a Froyo 2.2 update for myTouch 3G Slide users as well. They should be arriving next week some time.

But from the reads, you will not be able to go into the stores and get it until August, yes or nor??

**mikey3450** · 07-29-2011, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by LadyDi

But from the reads, you will not be able to go into the stores and get it until August, yes or nor??

Yes that is correct, you will have to wait until august 5th, that is when all corporate stores should have them.

**LadyDi** · 07-29-2011, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by mikey3450

Yes that is correct, you will have to wait until august 5th, that is when all corporate stores should have them.

I appreciate the date reply Mikey. Thank you loads!!

**LadyDi** · 07-29-2011, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by J240

Man.... I have been doing the Checkin every day. Hope we get it sooner than later!

How are you checking everyday? Using the dialpad numerical thingy?? I saw it but I thought you were supposed to do it one time and never again. Ah well...

**GhostGregg** · 07-31-2011, 11:32 AM

Thread went cold. .. Has anyone actually gotten the update yet? Its been over a week since the start of the roll out . I am wondering who actually got in? Also.. if you have not gotten your roll out update by Aug 5th is anyone going into a retail store and trying to get them to install the update from their sd cards?

**LadyDi** · 07-31-2011, 04:40 PM

GhostGregg - do not have it yet. And the way I keep putting the phone in Airplane mode for proper rest, I may not get it. IF and that is a HUGE IF, I do go into T-Mo, I will be there 1/2 hr before opening. As I've said across the net, it will look like the unemployment line meets social services meets there's a giveaway line.

If you have not gotten it by then, do you plan to go to the store??

**GhostGregg** · 08-01-2011, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by LadyDi

If you have not gotten it by then, do you plan to go to the store??

I am not sure. More than likely I will stop in. The store is only 3 blocks from my house. I may pop in and just ask about it. They may be under some kind of instruction not to preform the manual update for folks asking about it. My gf works for t-mobile customer care and I may be able to play the employee card but I am not going to push it. As soon as I found out that the sense UI did not update I kinda lost a bit of interest. Now I am still deciding if I want to unlock it and install a custom sense 3.0 rom.

Thanks for your reply lady di!

**LadyDi** · 08-01-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by GhostGregg

They may be under some kind of instruction not to preform the manual update for folks asking about it.

Thanks for your reply lady di!

Well I am still waiting to read about that part as well. I mean, why else would they have the SD card if not for an update for those who don't want to nor know how to do it. At any rate, I am in no rush. The phone is fine as it is for me. I just have to stop adding so much free stuff from AAS.

The new market looks good even though it's luggish. Kinks to be worked out...

**johnnyn** · 08-02-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by GhostGregg

I am not sure. More than likely I will stop in. The store is only 3 blocks from my house. I may pop in and just ask about it. They may be under some kind of instruction not to preform the manual update for folks asking about it. My gf works for t-mobile customer care and I may be able to play the employee card but I am not going to push it. As soon as I found out that the sense UI did not update I kinda lost a bit of interest. Now I am still deciding if I want to unlock it and install a custom sense 3.0 rom.

Thanks for your reply lady di!

is that possible for the mytouch 4g?

**GhostGregg** · 08-02-2011, 07:30 PM

Yes. you can root and install custom roms, not for the faint of heart like myself though. LOL I dont have a lot of money to replace the phone if i brick it and am not really comfortable in my programming to really attempt this.
There is a guy here in town that does it, Im going to find out how much he charges lol.