Update 5.9.901?

[monkespit]

Re: Update 5.9.901???

Thank you.... That makes all the difference in the world.... Ok so here is my spot list

• Download Blur_Version.5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip from a trusted source
• Copy it to your SDcard (be sure its the SDcard-EXT folder Usually the same as where you store pictures)
• Power off the phone
• Hold down Volume Up & Down
• While Holding press power button
• Use volume down button to scroll down to "Recovery"
• Select Recovery with Volume Up
• Wait till phone boots to recovery mode (Icon of Android with a triangle and !)
• Press Volume Up and Down at same time
• In recovery menu us volume down to scroll to "apply update from sdcard"
• Select Apply update with power button
• Use volume up & down to scroll to the zip file you copied previously
• Select it with the power button
• Wait for update to finish and it says "Install from sdcard completed"
• Use volume up and down to scroll to "reboot system now"
• Select with power button
• Wait for phone to reboot and enjoy

Are we still talking about 5.9.901, that the thread is named after?

 

[JStrider]

just did the update following the steps richt posted.

that first boot after doing the update had me pretty nervous, seemed like it hung on the "bionic eye" screen much longer then normal.

appear to still have root. I am forever rooted, using the tool.

 

[rduckwor]

DO NOT apply any custom ROMS if you have taken the .901 OTA./ Reports from others indicate that the older files in the custom ROMs available brick the handsets.

RMD

 

[richt]

Re: Update 5.9.901???

Are we still talking about 5.9.901, that the thread is named after?

Yes we are still talking about 5.9.901. It seems to be an update to add some APPS, Fix some bugs with data and radio. I have no idea why it didn't get a version number update. The links you find in this thread will get you the right file and update you to 5.9.901 despite what the file name says.

That first boot after doing the update had me pretty nervous, seemed like it hung on the "bionic eye" screen much longer then normal..

I noticed that too... It seems to boot normally now, its just that first one. And I have an extra bar now on 4Glte so that's good. Still going through everything to see if I notice any changes. So far only the V-Market and The emergency message is all I found.

 

[BBSeattle]

4G up in Seattle.
Updates to 901, have not noticed anything beneficial, just more bloatware,

 

[jefmoody]

Re: Update 5.9.901???

Ok, I guess I missed a spot in that spot on.... I I have a rootedforever Bionic that I installed the OTA update 5.5.893. I downloaded the Blur_Version.5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip file and placed it in the Root directory of my SD card (in root explorer there is SDcard that is 7 gigs and SDcard-Ext that is 29 Gigs I used SDCard-Ext) Then I powered off the phone and then held Volume up and down and powered on. I used the volume down to scroll to the recovery item and selected it with volume up. I get the Moto Duel core graphic, then the Android standing next to a Triangle with an ! in it and that is where it sits forever.

So what did I miss?

Sorry, the step by step instructions were from http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/20/droid-bionic-receiving-mysterious-5-9-901-update
They did include what to do after the triangle:
1. Download the file from above and drop it on the root of your SD card (not internal storage).
2. Reboot into stock recovery (adb reboot recovery).
3. When the robot appears, press both volume keys in at the same time.
4. Select ?apply update from sdcard? using the volume keys, then the power switch to initiate it.
5. Choose the file that you downloaded above and let it load.

 

[Pabster]

The file I downloaded from Droid Life is a zipped folder. Do I need to decompress this before I place it on the sd card or do I leave it zipped? Thanks in advance.

 

[SamuriHL]

The file I downloaded from Droid Life is a zipped folder. Do I need to decompress this before I place it on the sd card or do I leave it zipped? Thanks in advance.

Do not unzip it. Just put it on the sdcard.

 

[Pabster]

Thanks

 

[jakedsnk]

Has anyone gotten this OTA yet?

 

[Stelv]

Has anyone gotten this OTA yet?

People over at Droid Forums said some have received the OTA for 901 but it has been pulled by Moto. I applied it manually so I am stuck there now, but it seems to be working ok so far. Not sure if Moto will re-release the same OTA or something different.

 

[SamuriHL]

Yea, it was an accidental release and wasn't scheduled to go out for another 2-3 weeks. So, anyone who hasn't seen it OTA isn't likely to for a few weeks at this point. And who knows what they'll end up officially releasing....this or maybe something newer. Good times.

 

[Stelv]

Also they are saying that none of the 893 roms will work with the 901 update. So if you have 901 don't flash any roms for now.

 

[SamuriHL]

He means custom roms like Liberty, etc.

 

[jefmoody]

4G up in Seattle.
Updates to 901, have not noticed anything beneficial, just more bloatware,

Ditto on the bloatware but I am seeing the 3g and 4g hold much better than before (my work location and home are both weak signal areas). I am able to browse the web and use facebook where I previous got a message that I had no connection. If this improved reception wasn't a one-day fluke I will be very pleased because my previous phone (DroidX) could pull a signal in this same location.

 

[Bionic Bobsled]

There was talk of a 5.9.991 that was leaked. I'll have to find the link.

 

[SamuriHL]

There was talk of a 5.9.991 that was leaked. I'll have to find the link.

No, that was a demo version for demo units in stores. It was not leaked, and is not something anyone wants.

 

[rrrijah]

Mysterious DROID Bionic Update v5.9.901 Change Log Brought to Light | TalkAndroid.com

Folks who own a Bionic are reporting that they are receiving a mysterious update bringing their system to version 5.9.901. They were a little miffed at what this update entailed and people were especially confused considering the major update that was already being pushed as of last week. Well it appears that this is no minor update in itself as the awesome folks over at Droid Life were able to get the details on what this release encompasses.

So whether or not you?ve received the update at hand, you can hit the break below to see what?s in store for you. Sadly some of it entails more Verizon Bloatware? But you may be able to look past that with connectivity and stability fixes they?ve packed in.

Application Updates/Improvements

• Preload VCast Apps Store
• Preload Sling stub application
• Preload MOG stub application
• VZNavigator preload updated to version 7.2.0.452
• Youtube videos restart after pausing to access Notification Panel
• Youtube screen flashes when Back key pressed during video play
• Voice call muted while composing a Visual Voiceamail message
• Visual Voicemail saves messages to internal memory with UI displaying SD card target
• Visual Voicemail delete actions sends delete and save commands to the server

Data Connectivity

• Stuck in 3G mode in strong 4G coverage
• No 4G data connectivity
• No LTE service in LTE only service areas (Hagerstown, MD)
• Patch for Alcatel-Lucent LTE infrastructure R9 support
• Dual IMSI support
• Excessive LTE handover attempts (SIB8 messaging processing)
• Improvements in Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot LTE download performance

Device Operation

• OTA update needs to utilize Admin APN
• Support for National Plus Code Dialing
• Cannot play WAV files
• Support for Bluetooth Personal Area Networks (PAN)
• Missing SMS alerts while on voice calls
• Choppy audio while streaming via to a TV via HDMI
• No Bluetooth audio when paired and connected

Stability/Performance Improvements

• Black screen lockups
• Reduced idle resets
• Voice call drops when SMS message is received
• Lockups when XT875 is in the multimedia dock
• Resets after camera multi-shots are taken
• Internal memory file creation dates shown as December 31, 1969
• Clock widget time does not match Notification Panel time

There you guys have it, the mysterious update revealed. It?s good to see the Bionic receiving some much needed love with two major updates in the past few weeks. If you haven?t received the update yet, you can check to see if it?s available by going from the home screen, tapping Menu, then Settings/About Phone/System Updates. Have you received these updates yet? If so, is your phone more usable?

[via Droid Life]

 

[DroidM3]

If you manually apply 5.9.901 now instead of waiting for OTA, is there any way to revert back to 893 in case 901 isn't on the dev path going forward?

 

[SamuriHL]

If you manually apply 5.9.901 now instead of waiting for OTA, is there any way to revert back to 893 in case 901 isn't on the dev path going forward?

No. There is never a way to go back. Once a kernel is updated, you're stuck with it until the next update. That being said, since this is being pushed out to some people OTA, there will be a path going forward as it's going to have to be considered "official".