OTA Should Be Live Now

**Puterguru** · 05-01-2011, 04:24 PM

According to these two websites. Would like to know if other are getting it, not showing up for me.

**FutureTBoltOwner** · 05-01-2011, 04:37 PM

Nothing here in the Baltimore/DC area yet either

but I did notice the second article said this "Verizon recently extended the time for free mobile hotspots for the HTC ThunderBolt."

???? I have not heard anything about vzw extending the free mobile hotspot ... anyone?

**Vlosaloty** · 05-01-2011, 04:47 PM

So I was reading the 2nd article it said its always good to backup data and settings before any update. I was wondering what is a good app to backup those? Im new to this so dont know much about it. Thanks

**kalopsia** · 05-01-2011, 05:03 PM

I've read that it is being rolled out on Tuesday over on xda. Definitely wouldn't expect it until at least tomorrow. Seems weird to release a update on the weekend.

**sterrac** · 05-01-2011, 05:09 PM

No new updates for me in the Pittsburgh area.

**Air Force One** · 05-01-2011, 05:14 PM

this is not the update, if you look at the pic on that website the date is February 9

click on the update pic in the link:

**Green_Laser** · 05-01-2011, 05:14 PM

is there a good way to backup onto pc via usb cable similar to how I used to do on blackberry?

**Air Force One** · 05-01-2011, 05:17 PM

confirmed at XDA, this is NOT the update

**bjboucher** · 05-01-2011, 05:24 PM

The Feb 9th date is from the PDF instructions from Verizon:

**broadwayblues** · 05-01-2011, 06:15 PM

Looks like 5-03-2011 is as good a date as any.

Guy is supposed to work for Verizon.

**FrankXS** · 05-01-2011, 06:35 PM

No matter when this update actually rolls out, I hope this statement from the link is true: "Verizon recently extended the time for free mobile hotspots for the HTC ThunderBolt."

'Course, I know they're not doing this just to be nice. They're doing this 'cuz they still haven't figured out a pricing scheme for 4G data. Geeze!

-Frank

**DirtMcGirt** · 05-01-2011, 06:36 PM

So for us rooted guys (I just rooted to BAMF 1.5), I want to get the updates for the bug fixes mostly... what should my steps be to minimize wiping all my data? I'm new to rooting and basically just followed a youtube vid on how to do everything. Not sure what to do to change/update ROMs. Thanks

**Jett2314** · 05-01-2011, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by DirtMcGirt

So for us rooted guys (I just rooted to BAMF 1.5), I want to get the updates for the bug fixes mostly... what should my steps be to minimize wiping all my data? I'm new to rooting and basically just followed a youtube vid on how to do everything. Not sure what to do to change/update ROMs. Thanks

If you take the update there is a very strong chance you will lose root. The best thing is to not take the update. I think I've read that BAMF 1.6 has the latest updates in it. You may want to check it out. I believe it requires you to flash the latest radio. Which is not hard, but always read up on it first since that will kill your phone if done wrong.

**nvoll84** · 05-01-2011, 10:10 PM

I just got off the phone with a Verizon Customer Service Rep in order to switch my DINC to a Moto Razr to avoid having to pay for a data plan I no longer use. Since I had him on the line I asked about the rumored Tbolt update. I heard him type on the computer and he said he indeed saw an update for the Tbolt that is scheduled to be released Tuesday May 2nd. I know you have no reason to believe me but I for one will be checking for an update every 5 minutes on Tuesday, while plugged into a power source of course. TWO MORE DAYS!!!

**damule6666** · 05-01-2011, 10:21 PM

Just got the OTA here in Chicago..
It is no less than AMAZING!!!

My T-Bolt now PRINTS MONEY and transforms into a bleepin JET!!! ;^J

**FrankXS** · 05-01-2011, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by nvoll84

TWO MORE DAYS!!!

Actually, May 2nd is tomorrow.

- Frank

Sent from my HTC ThunderBolt 4G/LTE using Tapatalk

**Mortiel** · 05-01-2011, 11:46 PM

It will be May 3rd. And we have been told nothing of the MBBC/MHS promo being extended... if it is, I certainly will not be arguing!

**Mike_is_Mike** · 05-02-2011, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by nvoll84

I just got off the phone with a Verizon Customer Service Rep in order to switch my DINC to a Moto Razr to avoid having to pay for a data plan I no longer use. Since I had him on the line I asked about the rumored Tbolt update. I heard him type on the computer and he said he indeed saw an update for the Tbolt that is scheduled to be released Tuesday May 2nd. I know you have no reason to believe me but I for one will be checking for an update every 5 minutes on Tuesday, while plugged into a power source of course. TWO MORE DAYS!!!

Tuesday May 2nd?!!! That would be 2017!!!!!

By then Blackberry will have released the Storm4 and QNX2!

**h2opoloplyr_11** · 05-02-2011, 09:23 AM

Is the thunderbolt a "pull" OTA capable like the droid x? or is it push to where they go in batches on who gets the update?

**nvoll84** · 05-02-2011, 09:54 AM

I'm sorry. I'm sorry I'm sorry. May 3rd, 2011.

**pwoznic** · 05-02-2011, 09:56 AM

Ugh, I just rooted this weekend.. you think the update unroots?

**project.in.process** · 05-02-2011, 10:19 AM

most likely---just like any other OTA in the past.

**mcowger** · 05-02-2011, 10:31 AM

Assuming it does 'unroot', is it like iPhone updates where it would make it harder to 'reroot' later? e.g. is there a benefit to me rooting my phone now while we are sure its possible?

(forgive the silly question, I'm new to android, but not new to the idea of rooting systems/jailbreaking, etc).

**nate44** · 05-02-2011, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by mcowger

Assuming it does 'unroot', is it like iPhone updates where it would make it harder to 'reroot' later? e.g. is there a benefit to me rooting my phone now while we are sure its possible?

(forgive the silly question, I'm new to android, but not new to the idea of rooting systems/jailbreaking, etc).

Do you have clockworkmod installed? If so then the update will fail, and it will no doubt make the current rooting process more difficult.

Sent from my ADR6400L

**mcowger** · 05-02-2011, 10:59 AM

I have absolutely nothing installed (beyond Firefox) on the Tbolt at this point.

Eventually I'd like to put either dasBAMF or CM7 on there (once its ready and once they have reasonable wifi tethering support (e.g. without involving a terminal to enable/disable).

So are you saying just leave it until the new update comes out and then root it? I'm fine with that (as long as it doesn't paint me into a corner).