Gingerbread android update

yeatzee · 07-27-2011, 12:12 AM

My droid x just got the newest update and I must say its AWESOME

Free wireless tether, better UI, faster, etc. etc.

Anyone else get the update yet or is this old news I just wasn't aware of it?

(by the way im connected to PF on my laptop via 3G from my phone

)

SteveM · 07-27-2011, 12:19 AM

I hate my BB and was thinking of going android...posts like this make me want to make the jump...lol.

TOUGEFC · 07-27-2011, 12:34 AM

Just checked "check for update" and said there was none available.

yeatzee · 07-27-2011, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Just checked "check for update" and said there was none available.

what phone do you have? Apparently not all have the update available yet

TOUGEFC · 07-27-2011, 12:43 AM

samsung gallaxy s2

what version number is your update?

pop4 · 07-27-2011, 12:49 AM

I've been running Gingerbread 2.3.3 (LeeDrOiD ROM) for a bit over a month now on my HTC Desire; but then again, I'm one who's rooted my phone and do tinker with different ROMs once in a while

yeatzee · 07-27-2011, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by pop4

I've been running Gingerbread 2.3.3 for a bit over a month now on my HTC Desire; but then again, I'm one who's rooted my phone and do tinker with different ROMs once in a while

well the awesome thing is that the main attraction for rooting is no longer now that free tethering is available

(imo of course)

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

samsung gallaxy s2

what version number is your update?

2.3.3 I believe. My sisters samsung fascinate doesn't have the update available either....yet.

TOUGEFC · 07-27-2011, 12:54 AM

Mine already has 2.3.3

yeatzee · 07-27-2011, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Mine already has 2.3.3

Than your way ahead of me

TOUGEFC · 07-27-2011, 01:12 AM

touche'

einstrigger · 07-27-2011, 10:28 AM

Free tethering available with 2.3.3? Ah...I just bought the Easy Tether app for $4.99 too...
I really wish the updates were more uniform, like they were with the iPhone, but I suppose it's difficult due to all the different hardware specs of Android phones. I'm using a Samsung Droid Charge, but really wish I had the Galaxy S2. No updates here though...still on 2.2.1.

Clicker · 07-27-2011, 06:54 PM

Updated my TAB via Kies the other day.

deadwolfbones · 07-27-2011, 07:12 PM

My Droid Charge is still rockin' 2.2. There are custom Gingerbread ROMs available but none of 'em are stable yet. I'll wait it out. :P

KxBlaze · 07-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by yeatzee

Free wireless tether

I'm pretty sure it does not come with free wireless tethering. The option is there for all gingerbread phones but if you turn it on your carrier will charge you for using the feature so be careful. Most carriers charge $20-30$ per month to use wireless tether.

As another poster said earlier there are apps out there that allow USB tethering such as PDA Net or Easy tether but these also have draw backs. The free versions will not allow access to secure websites (this means most websites that require a password) but the paid apps will allow access.

yeatzee · 07-28-2011, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by KxBlaze

I'm pretty sure it does not come with free wireless tethering. The option is there for all gingerbread phones but if you turn it on your carrier will charge you for using the feature so be careful. Most carriers charge $20-30$ per month to use wireless tether.

As another poster said earlier there are apps out there that allow USB tethering such as PDA Net or Easy tether but these also have draw backs. The free versions will not allow access to secure websites (this means most websites that require a password) but the paid apps will allow access.

hmmm very interesting. I said free because the "3g mobile hotspot" app was never on the phone before the update and than it just magically appeared. There's absolutely nothing on the application that says I will be charged in any way, but it doesn't say its free either. Sneaky B*&#$^%@ if I will be charged for it..... even though I only used it for 3 minutes MAX.

Still absolutely in love with the new update though..... however I have seen a decrease in battery life unfortunately.

07-27-2011, 12:12 AM	#1
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Gingerbread android update My droid x just got the newest update and I must say its AWESOME Free wireless tether, better UI, faster, etc. etc. Anyone else get the update yet or is this old news I just wasn't aware of it? (by the way im connected to PF on my laptop via 3G from my phone )

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07-27-2011, 12:19 AM	#2
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I hate my BB and was thinking of going android...posts like this make me want to make the jump...lol.

07-27-2011, 12:34 AM	#3
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Just checked "check for update" and said there was none available.

07-27-2011, 12:42 AM	#4
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Just checked "check for update" and said there was none available. what phone do you have? Apparently not all have the update available yet

07-27-2011, 12:43 AM	#5
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	samsung gallaxy s2 what version number is your update?

07-27-2011, 12:49 AM	#6
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	I've been running Gingerbread 2.3.3 (LeeDrOiD ROM) for a bit over a month now on my HTC Desire; but then again, I'm one who's rooted my phone and do tinker with different ROMs once in a while

07-27-2011, 12:54 AM	#7
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by pop4 I've been running Gingerbread 2.3.3 for a bit over a month now on my HTC Desire; but then again, I'm one who's rooted my phone and do tinker with different ROMs once in a while well the awesome thing is that the main attraction for rooting is no longer now that free tethering is available (imo of course) Originally posted by TOUGEFC samsung gallaxy s2 what version number is your update? 2.3.3 I believe. My sisters samsung fascinate doesn't have the update available either....yet.

07-27-2011, 01:07 AM	#9
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Mine already has 2.3.3 Than your way ahead of me

07-27-2011, 01:12 AM	#10
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	touche'

07-27-2011, 10:28 AM	#11
einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	Free tethering available with 2.3.3? Ah...I just bought the Easy Tether app for $4.99 too... I really wish the updates were more uniform, like they were with the iPhone, but I suppose it's difficult due to all the different hardware specs of Android phones. I'm using a Samsung Droid Charge, but really wish I had the Galaxy S2. No updates here though...still on 2.2.1.

07-27-2011, 06:54 PM	#12
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Updated my TAB via Kies the other day.

07-27-2011, 07:12 PM	#13
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	My Droid Charge is still rockin' 2.2. There are custom Gingerbread ROMs available but none of 'em are stable yet. I'll wait it out. :P

07-28-2011, 04:03 PM	#14
KxBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,602	Originally posted by yeatzee Free wireless tether I'm pretty sure it does not come with free wireless tethering. The option is there for all gingerbread phones but if you turn it on your carrier will charge you for using the feature so be careful. Most carriers charge $20-30$ per month to use wireless tether. As another poster said earlier there are apps out there that allow USB tethering such as PDA Net or Easy tether but these also have draw backs. The free versions will not allow access to secure websites (this means most websites that require a password) but the paid apps will allow access.

07-28-2011, 08:40 PM	#15
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675 Original Poster	Originally posted by KxBlaze I'm pretty sure it does not come with free wireless tethering. The option is there for all gingerbread phones but if you turn it on your carrier will charge you for using the feature so be careful. Most carriers charge $20-30$ per month to use wireless tether. As another poster said earlier there are apps out there that allow USB tethering such as PDA Net or Easy tether but these also have draw backs. The free versions will not allow access to secure websites (this means most websites that require a password) but the paid apps will allow access. hmmm very interesting. I said free because the "3g mobile hotspot" app was never on the phone before the update and than it just magically appeared. There's absolutely nothing on the application that says I will be charged in any way, but it doesn't say its free either. Sneaky B*&#$^%@ if I will be charged for it..... even though I only used it for 3 minutes MAX. Still absolutely in love with the new update though..... however I have seen a decrease in battery life unfortunately.