leaked MR2 vs. official MR2

[Maddog241]

Wish more people having problems would just take the leap and try it out. Might cut down on a lot of the complaints on here. Let us know how it works out for you.

Thank you to all in this thread who provided feedback, knowledge, and encouragement !!!!

 

[zman3001]

I really want to do this as well, but keep seeing all these other sources saying that this thing isn't for froyo just gingerbread, or that now the market won't recognize mr2 and so some apps won't install. Can someone confirm or deny this stuff?

 

[The_Engine]

And it is done!!! I feel like I should be in a Staples commercial..."That was Easy!"

So far so good.

And so it begins.

 

[bjboucher]

I really want to do this as well, but keep seeing all these other sources saying that this thing isn't for froyo just gingerbread, or that now the market won't recognize mr2 and so some apps won't install. Can someone confirm or deny this stuff?

I've only heard of a couple apps like HBOgo, the leaked video Skype and a few others that didnt play nicely with MR2. My market updated itself within a couple minutes and works fine. I'm not a huge app user but I have my share and have not had any problems.

 

[The_Engine]

I really want to do this as well, but keep seeing all these other sources saying that this thing isn't for froyo just gingerbread, or that now the market won't recognize mr2 and so some apps won't install. Can someone confirm or deny this stuff?

I haven't had issues but don't use many apps. I have read the same about hbogo and Skype.

 

[zman3001]

I've only heard of a couple apps like HBOgo, the leaked video Skype and a few others that didnt play nicely with MR2. My market updated itself within a couple minutes and works fine. I'm not a huge app user but I have my share and have not had any problems.

Thanks for the info. I think I might wait a bit longer before manually updating to MR2 leak just in case verizon and htc want to make my life easier with an ota. Maybe i'll wait just a week to see what they do, and next weekend if nothing goes down i'll manually update when I have time to restore everything. Thanks again!

 

[YourMobileGuru]

Just because it's signed doesn't mean they have to support it since it isn't official firmware. Call tech support and tell them you're running the leaked MR2. I'm betting they'll likely tell you to revert back to MR1.

That's not possible (without rooting) and if it were possible to revert they would have everyone running MR1 back on the launch software, since MR1 is the cause of the reboots and they have stopped pushing it to new phones.

To the OP:

If you are running the launch software, don't update to MR1 or 2

If you are running MR1 and not having issues then stick with it

HOWEVER:

If you are running MR1 and the reboot issue is making your phone unusable or almost so then update to MR2. It wont hurt anything and you have everything to gain from it if you are having issues.

That being said I would not volunteer the info that you are running the MR2 update to tech support. You MAY get an uneducated tech who actually believes this voids the warranty.

If by some chance you have to send the phone back here is what they (VERIZON) check for:

1. Is the box it comes in physically damaged? Is the phone itself?
2. Does the phone have water damage (they check the sticker)
3. When they plug it in does it power on (does not have to actually boot, just needs to light up)

They do NOT check the software version. They do NOT check weather the device has been rooted or otherwise altered. Refurbished devices are all re-flashed anyway.

 

[Maddog241]

I really want to do this as well, but keep seeing all these other sources saying that this thing isn't for froyo just gingerbread, or that now the market won't recognize mr2 and so some apps won't install. Can someone confirm or deny this stuff?

The full RUU that was leaked as MR2 is for froyo and that is what I used. Initially, some of my apps came back. All I had to do was go to the market on my PC and push the rest from there. It didn't take very long and I'm happy to say that all the ones I was using were fine with my Bolt.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Forgive my ignorance... how do I check which MR version I am on with my TB ?

 

[bjboucher]

Its based on which version of software you are running when you go into the Settings menu, then About phone, then Software Information.

 

[Randomhero180]

How do you tell in the 'about phone' section if you are running Mr2?

 

[PJnc284]

unless you manually installed it, you won't have it. If the Software Number under software info is 1.12.605.6, you're running the factory firmware, if it's 1.13.605.7 you have MR1 and the leaked MR2 is 1.66.605.2 I believe.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

OK thanks!

 

[Maddog241]

UPDATE:
I have made it through the first 24 hours locked in 3G and NO REBOOTS! That is an improvement for sure. Jury still out on battery life...need more time to deliberate before returning a verdict on that one.

 

[thozgyz]

I took the leap and installed also. No reboots since yesterday 2pm. Other then that not noticing much difference. Always held strong 3g. 4g still comes and goes, but its much faster at switching back and forth .. Battery seems little worse tho. I use extended battery. But over all if I figure the battery lose from reboots I come out ahead. Glad I did it. Was very easy I even used my phone to download what was needed. Thanks for the work that went into it. If your ever in lake Orion Michigan ill buy you a beer..

 

[CMRobinson]

I took the leap and installed also. No reboots since yesterday 2pm. Other then that not noticing much difference. Always held strong 3g. 4g still comes and goes, but its much faster at switching back and forth .. Battery seems little worse tho. I use extended battery. But over all if I figure the battery lose from reboots I come out ahead. Glad I did it. Was very easy I even used my phone to download what was needed. Thanks for the work that went into it. If your ever in lake Orion Michigan ill buy you a beer..

Did you make sure you put all your settings back to where you had them before the wipe?

 

[thozgyz]

Yeah. Even got all my screens, wallpaper, sounds and settings just like they were. Not saying the battery life is a lot worse, just seems a little worse for me. Maybe the battery display acts a little different. Not sure. Still can get a full day no problems.

 

[robrecht]

Yes, battery life can be worse (or better) with MR2 or MR2.5.

Thanks, Robrecht

 

[thozgyz]

Mr2.5? Is that also a nonroot thing? I'm new to rooting, or scared rather. That's why I did the one where you just load that zip to the SD card and take it from there. That is what I thought this post was pertaining to. Am I mistaking this? ALso what is the difference in the two?

 

[YourMobileGuru]

Factory: 1.12.605.6
MR1: 1.13.605.7
MR2 (leak): 1.66.605.2

confirmed.

Also, MR2.5 is a leaked radio only and requires root to install.