Android 2.1 Pre-Update thread for Motorola Droid

[spiff72]

hmmmm ... I've not seen any reports of any gallery or app compatibility issues with ESE53.

I just hate to see my old forum friends still using 2.0.1.

Is there a "how to" somewhere that describes how to flash ESE53? Is it a simple upgrade (update.zip) like was leaked for 2.0.1 before the OTA was fully deployed? Do you need to root?

I really want to know if the Exchange Activesync support has improved at all...

Thanks!

[wnrussell]

I really want to know if the Exchange Activesync support has improved at all...

Exchange support hasn't improved at all. Still no signatures, tasks, etc.

Try Touchdown for Android.

[kbman]

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1625734

That is Humpa's thread where he posted rooted Nandroid images of his stock ESE53 build and there is discussion of how to use SP recovery to load them.

There is also another thread about using the ESE53 SBF file but I would recommend the Nandroid method if you aren't familiar with flashing phones with RSD Lite.

[Humpa]

Is there a "how to" somewhere that describes how to flash ESE53? Is it a simple upgrade (update.zip) like was leaked for 2.0.1 before the OTA was fully deployed? Do you need to root?

I really want to know if the Exchange Activesync support has improved at all...

Thanks!

Are you on a stock 2.0.1?
There are different methods. Once you are rooted, I think the ROM Manager app is the easiest. You won't get the .03P radio/baseband version, but aside from that you'll get all ESE53 has.
I havent tried the rom manager yet and I'm not sure which forum has the best thread for info on that. But there are a few ese53 based rom's that you could flash too, and you could also try the cyanogenmod/koush rom, which is built from the AOSP and has the most options. The rom's will show up in the rom manager app - apparently it is pretty slick.

[t-bucket]

So - a series of newb questions:

First off - I'm running 2.0.1 with root.

I just tried to run titanium backup, and it told me I need busybox - which I'm not entirely sure how to install.

Open Titanium Backup and tap problems. It will install Busybox.

[spiff72]

Exchange support hasn't improved at all. Still no signatures, tasks, etc.

Try Touchdown for Android.

I have seen Touchdown, but I don't know if it would work in my situation...

My company uses Lotus Notes, and doesn't support anything but company provided Blackberries. I am using a program from Commontime called mNotes wireless, which acts a go between, running on my work computer, and it acts like the corporate exchange server. It works, but I was hoping that ESE53 would fix the issue with the "Partnership/Enterprise errors" that occasionally occur on the droid (Corporate Calendar).

[sodomojo]

There's Good Mobile Messaging: http://www.good.com/resources

[frail]

hmmmm ... I've not seen any reports of any gallery or app compatibility issues with ESE53.

I just hate to see my old forum friends still using 2.0.1.

The gallery kept crashing on me and and ES File Explorer wouldn't open photos and crashed when deleting some files.

Though, I am starting to wonder if the flash got hosed somehow. I noticed the second time I did it that while the build # changed, the baseband version stayed at .01P instead of .03P. I may try it again. The first time I did it, I got the new radio version.

[jwd45244]

Is this thread really the appropriate place to discuss non-official 2.1 ROMs? Don't get me wrong I think all of the alternative ROMs are cool and are raising the bar for the official update.

I just think their can and should be other threads for the alternatives.

OK, crank up your flamethrowers. I can take the heat.

[tobenning]

Is this thread really the appropriate place to discuss non-official 2.1 ROMs? Don't get me wrong I think all of the alternative ROMs are cool and are raising the bar for the official update.

I just think their can and should be other threads for the alternatives.

OK, crank up your flamethrowers. I can take the heat.

Ditto - I just wasn't going to be the one to bring it up.

[cmatthews]

Is this thread really the appropriate place to discuss non-official 2.1 ROMs? Don't get me wrong I think all of the alternative ROMs are cool and are raising the bar for the official update.

I just think their can and should be other threads for the alternatives.

OK, crank up your flamethrowers. I can take the heat.

No flames here, I completely agree.

[YukonHiJack]

Anyone know where to get the update.zip file for rooting (initially), I cannot find it and many of the sites that hosted it have exceeded their bandwidth.

Sorry for continuing this rooting issue. I know some are getting tired of it.

Greg

[t-bucket]

Anyone know where to get the update.zip file for rooting (initially), I cannot find it and many of the sites that hosted it have exceeded their bandwidth.

Sorry for continuing this rooting issue. I know some are getting tired of it.

Greg

Not entirely sure what the forum policy is on posting a direct link to the file, but googling droid-root.zip still works. Then rename it update.zip

[YukonHiJack]

Thanks, got it. Rooted my Droid. I will try and flash a new ROM on it later this week. Need it for work first

[cellularsales]

just got an email today saying that they are releasing the new 2.1 update starting today.

DROID by Motorola: Software Enhancements

Effective Date: 3/30/2010







Starting 03/30, Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for the DROID by Motorola. Users will be able to upgrade their software to version AP: ESE53/BP: C_01.3E.03P to receive new improvements and enhancements.

Key Advantages:

* Email: Yahoo Mail is now supported and the customer can simply sign in with their Yahoo! Email address and password. Note: Yahoo! Email is not available over Wi-Fi
* Pinch to Zoom now available in the Browser, Maps, and Gallery
* Speech-to-Text: Customers can now use their voice instead of typing whenever a text-entry box appears
* Google Goggles is now preloaded
* The new Gallery application uses 3D layout and shows both pictures taken with the customers¿ Android device and images from the Picasa Web Albums account online

Download & Install Conditions:

* An OTA download requires 40% or more power availability if the device is not connected to an external power source or 20% or more power if it is connected to an external source
* If roaming, the customer will not receive the update. The only option in this scenario is for the subscriber to enable Wi-Fi and wait for a mandatory OTA. The wait period in this case will not be more than 12 hours
* User must wait to receive the upgrade via OTA
* User is unable to make or receive calls, including emergency calls during this time
* Users will see the following information when they select More info on the update screen: This software update includes new enhancements to support Yahoo! Email, pinch-to-zoom, and many other improvements for your DROID by Motorola. You will be unable to use your device or make emergency calls for the duration of the install. The software updates automatically, and your DROID will power off and on as part of this software upgrade. For more information please visit: www.verizonwireless.com/droidsupport.