New updates, not ICS

[medic673]

Anyone else get this? It's not available ota yet

 

[anon(394005)]

What type of update message are you seeing?

Not seeing anything here. I tried the check for updates option and get the "No New Software Update Available" message. Also, Verizon's Thunderbolt support page (Software Update: Thunderbolt™by HTC) doesn't have any new info, still says 2.11.605.9 from last December.

Edit: see this at Android Police
[Exclusive Download] Build 2.11.605.19 For The HTC Thunderbolt - No, It's Not ICS (But It Does Fix Some Things)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...t-no-its-not-ics-but-it-does-fix-some-things/

Change log:

Features/Enhancements

•CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert System) support added
•IPv6 over eHRPD
Issues Resolved

•Mobile Hotspot disconnecting
•Previous state ID being displayed on incoming call
•Viewing Yahoo email with mail app – body of message disappears
•Support for Cisco Any Connect VPN
•VZNav version updated (7.5.0.134)
•Volume adjusted when in HAC mode
•URL for VVM updated
•Birthday mismatch while adding birthday and saving to contacts BUA+ updates
•Device stability, resets
•Retry for abnormal picture download for Facebook

 

[yodatom10]

android police has a download

[Exclusive Download] Build 2.11.605.19 For The HTC Thunderbolt - No, It's Not ICS (But It Does Fix Some Things)

i really want the radios

 

[FrankXS]

android police has a download

[Exclusive Download] Build 2.11.605.19 For The HTC Thunderbolt - No, It's Not ICS (But It Does Fix Some Things)

i really want the radios

Yes. It's a leaked RUU {EDIT!} which will require root and it will wipe your phone, just FYI for those who may not know. I'm waiting for the official OTA. Now that a leak is on the street it shouldn't be much longer.

-Frank

 

[FrankXS]

?Volume adjusted when in HAC mode

What is HAC Mode?

Edit: Found it... HAC mode (hearing aid compatibility)

-Frank

 

[yodatom10]

What is HAC Mode?

-Frank

hearing aid compatible.

 

[DaRkL3AD3R]

Anyone else feel really uhhhh I want to use a word besides disappointed but it's hard to find one that gets the same message across in a less "I expect everything" attitude?

It's been what, 5 months since the last official OTA (Dec I think) and this is what they come up with?

I can list a handful of developers all over the net who've worked on this device that have accomplished more in a weeks time than this. It's like they have one guy to support this device and he doesn't have a clue what's happening in the Android world...

I know this is going to come off to some seriously patient people as "don't bite the hand that feeds" but you have to admit, it's been 7 months strong since ICS was released. What were they doing this whole time? The phone (Thunderbolt) was approx 6 months old at the time when ICS was being released. Is a 6 month old phone really not worth being supported? I find that appalling and if I wasn't up for an upgrade right now I'd be outraged. Either way, I won't be buying another HTC device again. Thunderbolt first and last. :-\

 

[anon(394005)]

Yes. It's a leaked RUU which will require root and will wipe your phone. Just FYI for those who may not know. I'm waiting for the official OTA. Now that a leak is on the street it shouldn't be much longer.

-Frank

It doesn't require root to flash, but yes it will wipe the device (not the SD card though). For those who may not know; RUU is a ROM Update Utility that completely overwrites the device's internal memory, whereas an OTA (Over the Air) update installs on top of the existing system changing only needed files. Subsequently, a RUU is much larger in size (this new one is approx. 448MB) and an OTA will be much smaller (ex. usually double digit MB). If anyone is interested, be sure to read the instructions on the Android Police site (under Download and Flash).

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

Yes. It's a leaked RUU which will require root and will wipe your phone. Just FYI for those who may not know. I'm waiting for the official OTA. Now that a leak is on the street it shouldn't be much longer.

-Frank

Actually, if this is an official leak, you will probably be able to install without root.

More importantly, *IF* you are rooted, you do NOT want to install this, unless you know what you're doing. There's another thread on this over in the rooting sub-forum where I also posted this warning.

Installing the RUU will leave you with an unrooted device, that may not be able to be re-rooted...and that's the best case scenario.

 

[anon(394005)]

Anyone else feel really uhhhh I want to use a word besides disappointed but it's hard to find one that gets the same message across in a less "I expect everything" attitude?

It's been what, 5 months since the last official OTA (Dec I think) and this is what they come up with?

I can list a handful of developers all over the net who've worked on this device that have accomplished more in a weeks time than this. It's like they have one guy to support this device and he doesn't have a clue what's happening in the Android world...

I know this is going to come off to some seriously patient people as "don't bite the hand that feeds" but you have to admit, it's been 7 months strong since ICS was released. What were they doing this whole time? The phone (Thunderbolt) was approx 6 months old at the time when ICS was being released. Is a 6 month old phone really not worth being supported? I find that appalling and if I wasn't up for an upgrade right now I'd be outraged. Either way, I won't be buying another HTC device again. Thunderbolt first and last. :-\

I'm not disappointed at all, in fact I'm anxious about ICS coming to the Thunderbolt as I'm afraid it could cause problems on what has become a very mature and stable device. But regardless, what other phone has ICS besides the Galaxy Nexus or S, the latter I believe just got it and many are reporting problems? Others are still waiting. Personally, as long as ICS doesn't cause problems when it comes to the Thunderbolt, it's just icing on the cake.

 

[FrankXS]

I'm not disappointed at all...

Me neither. I'm grateful. This must be the 7th or 8th important OTA for the Thunderbolt in just 13 months. This has got to be some kind of record for phone updates. And people complain about slow updates on the Thunderbolt??? Ha! And ICS comming too!

-Frank

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[Unobtanium]

Looks like lots of little fixes, like the Birthday issue. I wonder if the "device stability, resets" issue will help with the Sense crashes and restarts discussed in the other thread, or if it's something else. My TB has been very stable with only a few involuntary restarts since I have had the phone.

 

[bjboucher]

These download sites are the SLOWEST sites, ever! Too bad they had to take down the guy running the illegal mirror sites. lol

 

[anon(394005)]

These download sites are the SLOWEST sites, ever! Too bad they had to take down the guy running the illegal mirror sites. lol

I know, it sucks they took down Megaupload. These other sites just don't compare. I tried multiple times via home PC (DSL) and the phone itself (LTE), both were so slow I gave up for now.

 

[hannsoft]

What type of update message are you seeing?

Not seeing anything here. I tried the check for updates option and get the "No New Software Update Available" message. Also, Verizon's Thunderbolt support page (Software Update: Thunderbolt?by HTC) doesn't have any new info, still says 2.11.605.9 from last December.

Edit: see this at Android Police
[Exclusive Download] Build 2.11.605.19 For The HTC Thunderbolt - No, It's Not ICS (But It Does Fix Some Things)
[Update: New Radio, Too] Exclusive Download: Build 2.11.605.19 For The HTC Thunderbolt - No, It's Not ICS (But It Does Fix Some Things)

Change log:

Features/Enhancements

?CMAS (Commercial Mobile Alert System) support added
?IPv6 over eHRPD
Issues Resolved

?Mobile Hotspot disconnecting
?Previous state ID being displayed on incoming call
?Viewing Yahoo email with mail app ? body of message disappears
?Support for Cisco Any Connect VPN
?VZNav version updated (7.5.0.134)
?Volume adjusted when in HAC mode
?URL for VVM updated
?Birthday mismatch while adding birthday and saving to contacts BUA+ updates
?Device stability, resets
?Retry for abnormal picture download for Facebook

That list is interesting to me for two specific items - the IPV6 over eHRPD issue, and the Cisco Any Connect VPN issue.

For Christmas I got the newest whizbang router from Cisco, the E4200v2. Probably once a day my Wifi connection loses Internet. Dunno why, but it just stops working. I'm connected to the router, but I have no Internet connectivity. I turn Wifi off and back on and I'm all set.

Could my issue be one of those two things? I'm testing right now, pre-update, but going into that "##778#" mode and going back to Rev A, just to see ....

 

[FrankXS]

That list is interesting to me for two specific items - the IPV6 over eHRPD issue, and the Cisco Any Connect VPN issue.

I doubt either one of these would fix your occasional loss of Internet while still connected to your WiFi router. But, here are some things to try...

Different channel.
Different encryption.
Different protocol (slower).
Different lease length.

There's a few more tweaks that can be made in the phone's and router's settings. That's what I'd try.

-Frank



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[Jude526]

I will wait for the official. I won't download leaks. Not messing with my phone.

 

[hannsoft]

I doubt either one of these would fix your occasional loss of Internet while still connected to your WiFi router. But, here are some things to try...

Different channel.
Different encryption.
Different protocol (slower).
Different lease length.

There's a few more tweaks that can be made in the phone's and router's settings. That's what I'd try.

-Frank



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Hi Frank,

I have tried a different channel, but not the others. Thanks for the ideas - I'll give them a go after the current eHPRD test fails, if it does.

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[paintdrinkingpete]

That list is interesting to me for two specific items - the IPV6 over eHRPD issue, and the Cisco Any Connect VPN issue.

For Christmas I got the newest whizbang router from Cisco, the E4200v2. Probably once a day my Wifi connection loses Internet. Dunno why, but it just stops working. I'm connected to the router, but I have no Internet connectivity. I turn Wifi off and back on and I'm all set.

Could my issue be one of those two things? I'm testing right now, pre-update, but going into that "##778#" mode and going back to Rev A, just to see ....

I doubt either one of these would fix your occasional loss of Internet while still connected to your WiFi router. But, here are some things to try...

Different channel.
Different encryption.
Different protocol (slower).
Different lease length.

There's a few more tweaks that can be made in the phone's and router's settings. That's what I'd try.

-Frank



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Question: Does this happen with other connected devices, like any computers you have on wifi, or is it just your phone that seems to drop wifi?

If you don't notice the same behavior (loss of Internet when using wifi) on other devices it *may* be an issue with the phone, but the whole eHRPD and RevA settings only really apply to when using mobile data I believe...wifi shouldn't be affected by that setting.

If you notice other devices lose connection to Internet, then the most likely culprit may be interference. Since you claim to have a newer router, the risk of interference should actually be minimal, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. Many other electronic devices can interfere with wifi signal and cause connections to drop, such as cordless phones, bluetooth devices or neighboring wifi routers (apts and townhomes). Frank's advice is sound...changing the channel and frequencies being used may be way to avoid interference if it is present.

 

[antbolt]

Shouldn't we be getting the update first? We are after all the first 4g mother ers around. We get no respect.