Verizon has posted an official announcement, regarding the MR2/DL09 update, on their support page; which means an OTA push is imminent.
This thread is only for posts from those who have received the OTA update:
If you can't wait for the OTA, head on over to here, where AC Adviser Adrynalyne has posted the update for flashing from a PC.
What's in the update?
Enhancements:
Updated versions of preloaded applications, including V CAST videos, City ID, VZ Navigator, and Amazon Kindle.
Improvements:
Q&A:
Q. Is this Froyo?
A. No.
Q. When will we get Froyo?
A. That's a great question. Keep an eye on this page for the latest.
Q. When will we get Gingerbread?
A. It's not looking good. Keep an eye on this page for the latest.
Q. Does this fix the GPS lock times? Yes!
A. Many of us have been testing this release, for quite some time, with excellent results.
Q. I'm rooted, can I update?
A. Yes
Q. I'm rooted and I have one or more of the following: a custom ROM, kernel, lag fix, or missing bloatware. What to do?
A. Either go back to stock DI01, or skip the OTA and head over to here, where AC Adviser Adrynalyne has posted the update you can flash from a PC.
Q. Are task killers bad?
A. Yes they are (sorry I couldn't resist). If not used properly, all sorts of undesirable side affects can occur. Read this for more info.
Q. My phone runs weird after the update. Help!
A. First do a factory reset to rid yourself of any lingering daemons. Reinstall your apps, and if you are still having issues, please post all apps you are using, a full description of the problem, and any other info you can think of, so we can better assist you further.
Q. Can DL09 be rooted?
A. Yes it can. I have personally used the rage.bin method in the ROM's and Hack's MAC rooting sticky.
Q. Who can I PM for personal assistance?
A. Nobody. That's what the forums are for.
Q. Who has the best Android podcast?
A. Android Central of course
This thread is only for posts from those who have received the OTA update:
- When you got it
- How it went
- First thoughts/impressions
- Issues
- Q&A once you have the update
If you can't wait for the OTA, head on over to here, where AC Adviser Adrynalyne has posted the update for flashing from a PC.
What's in the update?
Enhancements:
Updated versions of preloaded applications, including V CAST videos, City ID, VZ Navigator, and Amazon Kindle.
Improvements:
- Ability to change the reminder time and alert tone for calendar events.
- Improved the update consistency of the feed and widgets.
- Music now pauses if you unplug your wired headset or turn off your Bluetooth headset.
- Improved stand-alone GPS performance.
- Increased security by hiding your 3G Mobile Hotspot password while typing.
- Ability to open any PDF attachments sent in an email.
- Ability to use special characters in corporate email passwords.
- Enhanced backlight display for the bottom four buttons on the device to now follow the device display timer setting.
- Widgets now refresh based on the defined refresh time interval.
- If already in a locked state, the device will now remain locked when placed in the desk dock or car dock.
Q&A:
Q. Is this Froyo?
A. No.
Q. When will we get Froyo?
A. That's a great question. Keep an eye on this page for the latest.
Q. When will we get Gingerbread?
A. It's not looking good. Keep an eye on this page for the latest.
Q. Does this fix the GPS lock times? Yes!
A. Many of us have been testing this release, for quite some time, with excellent results.
Q. I'm rooted, can I update?
A. Yes
Q. I'm rooted and I have one or more of the following: a custom ROM, kernel, lag fix, or missing bloatware. What to do?
A. Either go back to stock DI01, or skip the OTA and head over to here, where AC Adviser Adrynalyne has posted the update you can flash from a PC.
Q. Are task killers bad?
A. Yes they are (sorry I couldn't resist). If not used properly, all sorts of undesirable side affects can occur. Read this for more info.
Q. My phone runs weird after the update. Help!
A. First do a factory reset to rid yourself of any lingering daemons. Reinstall your apps, and if you are still having issues, please post all apps you are using, a full description of the problem, and any other info you can think of, so we can better assist you further.
Q. Can DL09 be rooted?
A. Yes it can. I have personally used the rage.bin method in the ROM's and Hack's MAC rooting sticky.
Q. Who can I PM for personal assistance?
A. Nobody. That's what the forums are for.
Q. Who has the best Android podcast?
A. Android Central of course