E4GT ICS Update - One Stop Shop for Information

[scribler]

I installed the manual update. Is there any way to create folders like with stock ICS? (My dh has a Galaxy Nexus and I love that you can create folders of apps.)

 

[tompro53]

There is you have to go to Sprint ID app choose my ID then you get Ice Cream Sandwich stock launcher.

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[evolvedsapien]

Firstly, thanks for your efforts at helping people with their questions...it helps greatly.

My question is this; if someone (i.e. ME!) doesn't have the patience to wait for the OTA notification and wants to manually do the update...is there any difference with what the manual update installs on the phone as opposed to what the OTA update installs on the phone?

Basically...will it still be ICS in all its glory irregardless of the method of install??

 

[DocB1973]

I had a great experience upgrading and the new OS is fantastic. Make sure to learn about Home screen folders. It's a game changer.

 

[DocB1973]

Don't change the name to update.zip. Keep the name you had when you downloaded, copy the file to the root of your SD card and it will work. It did for me.

 

[DocB1973]

Yes, just drop the app on one of the screens. Then take the second or more apps and drop it on top of the first app you put on the screen. It automatically makes the folder and after you open it you can change the name of the folder also. Great stuff.

 

[luigidk]

Hate asking - but I've been searching a while - and can't find the answer.

I'm running Caulkulin's 3.0 ROM - and want to go to ICS. What are my least risky steps?

Can I Just wipe all and flash Phantom's FF18 ROM now?

Or do I have to go back to EL29 and flash something else...?

What FF18 ROM are people recommending?

 

[carole6m]

Firstly, thanks for your efforts at helping people with their questions...it helps greatly.

My question is this; if someone (i.e. ME!) doesn't have the patience to wait for the OTA notification and wants to manually do the update...is there any difference with what the manual update installs on the phone as opposed to what the OTA update installs on the phone?

Basically...will it still be ICS in all its glory irregardless of the method of install??

It's the exact same file so no difference.

 

[Uglyfido]

Don't change the name to update.zip. Keep the name you had when you downloaded, copy the file to the root of your SD card and it will work. It did for me.

This is how I got my phone to do the manual update to ICS. I tried it with renaming it to update.zip and it would just hang. After leaving it named the way it was downloaded, it worked flawlessly. Oh, and I'm sure it's been stated before, but if you are capable of using a file manager on your phone, then there is no need to hook it up to a computer. I used Es, but that's my preference.

 

[Lito187]

Still waiting for my ics update

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[Uglyfido]

Still waiting for my ics update

Why wait? Just do the manual update. It's suuuper easy to do.

 

[tonylmiller]

My picasa folders used to show up in the picture gallery under gingerbread. They are gone after the update. How can I get them back?

 

[Uglyfido]

Here's a question.....Why is there an option for "Activate This Device" under the settings menu? I know my phone is active, as I have already missed a call while at work and checked the voicemail. Anyone have any idea why it's there?

 

[4 Star General]

Or Power and volume down buttons...

It works, you just have to hold it a little bit longer.

EDIT: I'm SLOW on the draw. LoL!

 

[FBueller]

@JayWill72, I was just watching @qbking77's install video, and I'm unclear on something. Do I have to have a MicroSD card installed in my phone to be able to do the manual update? I haven't gotten one yet.

 

[Uglyfido]

@JayWill72, I was just watching @qbking77's install video, and I'm unclear on something. Do I have to have a MicroSD card installed in my phone to be able to do the manual update? I haven't gotten one yet.

I'm not JayWill, but yes, you do have to have an external microSD card in order to do the manual update.

 

[vidroid]

My picasa folders used to show up in the picture gallery under gingerbread. They are gone after the update. How can I get them back?

You should be able to get them back if you sync Picasa Web Albums
Accounts and Sync -> Manage Accounts -> Sync Picasa Web Albums

 

[Shadow1976]

Hello all,
I just did manual update. All went smooth. I have 1 ?. Web pages no longer auto fit to page after zooming in.. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Dark_Knight2]

Hello all,
I just did manual update. All went smooth. I have 1 ?. Web pages no longer auto fit to page after zooming in.. Any ideas? Thanks

Your right....they dont. Well sh**

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[Shadow1976]

Your right....they dont. Well sh**

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Yea, for me thats a problem. I have been looking through all the settings but can't seem to find a fix.. I hope I am missing something..