Froyo DK28 is out for EPIC

[cajunlab]

how can I flash back to 2.1?
This contact sync with Exchange server blows!
I did factory reset but still have 2.2.1.
TIA

 

[5111]

It shouldn't because that file was the official update from Sprint and you're running the same version as everyone else (DI18).

Now this version of Froyo that everyone is playing with is NOT the official release so if you use it, you might not get future OTA updates. EVO users had that issue when Froyo came out for them (a lot used an unofficial release that worked good enough, but wasn't the official version so they didn't get OTA updates until they flashed the official release on their phones).

That is what I needed to know. Thanks for your help.

 

[Marshmallow713]

I am getting it. However it is 6 and not 8 recent apps.


EDIT:

Random issue/question I have. There was a setting on Eclair that would keep the screen on when your phone was plugged in and charging. I can't seem to find an option to do that anymore. Does anyone know how I could get this functionality back?

 

[ShaLea]

OK, I'm a newby and this is my first attempt at updating a "leaked" OS on Android. I have worked w/leaked OS's on BB so I am familiar w/the process. I am downloading and - so far so good.

Is there any anyway to go back to 2.1 if I don't like it? meaning I'd prefer to wait until the official release of 2.2.

Does anyone know if I will get the prompt to update to the "official" 2.2 being that I have a "leaked" version?

TIA

 

[feoysolo]

I am wondering if you all have a similar issue.

My battery used to last about 26 hours with 2.1.

I installed Froyo last night, and now my battery lasts 6 hours.

Nothing was changed.

DRM is off, Download Manager is off, no 4G, no GPS.

This is bad.

Wait, are you serious? At the very best I have gotten 12 hours out of my stock Epic. How in the world were you using the phone to get that kind of battery life?

Also, still too soon to determine the battery life on my phone with this froyo build installed.

 

[Quis89]

Everyone using this download of v DK28 should be aware that it is not an official release by Sprint. (Despite much misinformation on various forums.)

The Sprint admin on the carrier's own user forum, in repeated posts yesterday playing whackamole to correct various users excited about this, denied that there has been an official release.

This version is a leaked build developed by Sprint, but it is not supported for general release. And anyone who installs the unoffical leak will have to undergo complicated recovery steps before they can get the real update whenever it is released OTA.

So flashing back to 2.1 stock via Odin and getting the update wouldn't work?

 

[boomerbubba]

So flashing back to 2.1 stock via Odin and getting the update wouldn't work?

AFAIK that would work.

But many end users, understandably, don't want to hack around with a tool like Odin. Users who find themselves in that category are probably best advised to leave the leaked version alone and await an official release.

 

[ShaLea]

OK, I'm a newby and this is my first attempt at updating a "leaked" OS on Android. I have worked w/leaked OS's on BB so I am familiar w/the process. I am downloading and - so far so good.

Is there any anyway to go back to 2.1 if I don't like it? meaning I'd prefer to wait until the official release of 2.2.

Does anyone know if I will get the prompt to update to the "official" 2.2 being that I have a "leaked" version?

TIA

PROBLEM: I installed and renamed the .zip file onto my SD card. created a folder called "Root" did the recovery steps & got an error/fail message noting that it was unable to find the file - update.zip. What did I do wrong.

I'm on Firmware 2.1-update1
Build#: SPH-D700 Eclair.DI18
Kernel: 2.6.29

Should I be using the directions for Alternate Instructions?

How To: Update Sprint Epic 4G to Android 2.2 - BriefMobile

Should I remove the file from the "Root" folder and leave it in the folder?

 

[Mobius360]

My update was simple. No big issues. Touchwiz is a litle slow. I hope we have an upgrade path when the official release is done!! Loving Froyo!!

I too hope hope there is a decent upgrade path. Froyo is working great for me though and I am glad I did the update.

I am guessing we won't see all the apps in the market with this version since it sounds like Samsung & / or Sprint is not supporting this release. Most of the apps are there but I noticed some that are missing from my downloaded apps page.

 

[Mobius360]

PROBLEM: I installed and renamed the .zip file onto my SD card. created a folder called "Root" did the recovery steps & got an error/fail message noting that it was unable to find the file - update.zip. What did I do wrong.

I'm on Firmware 2.1-update1
Build#: SPH-D700 Eclair.DI18
Kernel: 2.6.29

Should I be using the directions for Alternate Instructions?

How To: Update Sprint Epic 4G to Android 2.2 - BriefMobile

Should I remove the file from the "Root" folder and leave it in the folder?

Yes... The file update.zip goes straight onto the card, not into any folders.

 

[ShaLea]

...duplicate

 

[siirus09]

Updated to Froyo, Now Phone Goes Crazy

I just successfully updated my phone to the new Android OS 2.2 but after rebooting, my phone is going crazy. It is selecting things, changing screens, trying to call my contacts, etc! WTF?

 

[|-KGB-|CaptHowdy]

What...that update was a ruse to hack your phone and steal your ****..how did you miss this!!!

 

[siirus09]

What...that update was a ruse to hack your phone and steal your ****..how did you miss this!!!

What are you talking about? I updated from the link of the OP.

 

[ragnarokx]

I just successfully updated my phone to the new Android OS 2.2 but after rebooting, my phone is going crazy. It is selecting things, changing screens, trying to call my contacts, etc! WTF?

Sounds like a bad installation. Try doing a factory reset/wipe and reinstall Froyo.

What are you talking about? I updated from the link of the OP.

I believe that was a joke.

 

[siirus09]

Sounds like a bad installation. Try doing a factory reset/wipe and reinstall Froyo.

Sorry I forgot to mention this is the second time I installed it, I had the same problem before. I did a factory reset, reinstalled it, and same problem.

 

[Butters3605]

So I have seen it posted both ways:

OTA update will not work after installing FroYo

vs

OTA update will work after installing FroYo, because the build numbers will be close.

I want to upgrade to FroYo, but I want to be able to get the "official" OTA update when it comes out, and Gingerbread, Honeycomb, etc.

The only thing holding me back is the OTA issue, I have not hacked around much on Android. I want to be able to make sure that I can recover my phone back to OEM if things go wrong (out of the box condition).

My device is not rooted, don't really plan on rooting it. Pretty happy with how it functions now.

 

[Mobius360]

So I have seen it posted both ways:

OTA update will not work after installing FroYo

vs

OTA update will work after installing FroYo, because the build numbers will be close.

I want to upgrade to FroYo, but I want to be able to get the "official" OTA update when it comes out, and Gingerbread, Honeycomb, etc.

The only thing holding me back is the OTA issue, I have not hacked around much on Android. I want to be able to make sure that I can recover my phone back to OEM if things go wrong (out of the box condition).

My device is not rooted, don't really plan on rooting it. Pretty happy with how it functions now.

Sounds like you're not in any hurry, I would advise to just wait it out. They have been saying from the start we would have froyo before years end and this Dk28 release seems pretty dang good to me, I don't see why the "official" version would not be released really soon.

 

[HAAS599]

Best thing about 2.2.1 for Epic?

Recording HD video in .mp4 instead of .3gp!

 

[siirus09]

Okay an update to my phone acting crazy after updating to Froyo...it seems that it might have something to do with my wifi. In the bathroom I had no problems, but bringing it closer to the router it goes crazier. This didnt happen when I was using OS 2.1.....wtf?