HTC Droid Eris : Seeking Clarification - Set Of Instructions For Updradation
Jun 6, 2010
Alright I sifted though all the root/upgrade threads only to find myself confused so I apologize for the possibly common question but I seek clarification.
Some months back when I got my HTC Eris I installed a 2.1 leak and rooted it. Not 100% sure but I believe it was Version 2. I used these instructions:
Now that the official 2.1 is out I want to switch to it and root it again. I started looking at the pinned threads only to realize that depending on how and what one installed on ones phone it may or may not be possible and instruction vary.
Can someone point me to the set of instructions that apply to my case or confirm that I am out of luck. If you need some firmware build code etc from my phone to make an accurate recommendation I would be happy to provide the information.
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May 16, 2010
I thought I would try to create a thread with short answers and links to instructions. I would like to keep this thread short. These are answers found on this forum not mine if you don't agree with them you can argue about it on the original threads. Feel free to add questions and answers/links. Please keep it short?.
- Should I backup my phone contacts before updating?
Yes
- Will I have to reset my Home Page?
Yes
- When will I get OTA 2.1?
It is Random. But all should have OTA by May 24. (For those sticklers as random as a computer will generate I know it is not truly random but close enough for this case.)
- If I have a leaked version will I get OTA 2.1?
Yes according to VZW.
- Has anyone with the leak got the OTA?
No. No one reported getting OTA as yet. Look Here.
- Is the leaked 2.1ver3 the same as the OTA?
Yes. Except for the HBOOT version, leaked has 1.49. How to check HBOOT version
- Can I manually install the OTA?
YES. Instructions
- Does 2.1 have live wallpaper?
NO. VZW says yes. Those who have the update don't have it. Look Here.
- Does 2.1 have talk to text?
No Look Here
- Does 2.1 Google Maps have pinch to zoom?
No. Look Here
- Does 2.1 have 3D gallery?
No. Look Here
- Can I root 2.1 OTA?
Yes. Root Guide
- Can I root 2.1 leak?
No. HBOOT 1.49 prevents root. How to check HBOOT version
- My whatever doesn't work/is missing.
Try removing and reinstalling you battery. If that fails Look Here
- Is my phone root?
How to check
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I'm sorry for being a newbie with all this root stuff, but I've been searching and haven't been able to find a "set" guideline on what to do with my just-rooted Eris. So I've gotten my phone rooted with the DUMMIES phone-only guide and rom'ed with Evil Eris 4.0, but I don't know what exact measures to take from there to install Engtools, OC, flash new roms, etc. I just want to be careful with everything in order to have the best possible root experience D: Basically, I don't know what "pushing" is and how it's done. I think the first thing I want to do is install Engtools, following this:
http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/121597-how-install-engineering-bootloader.html
But, is amon's recovery already installed from the dummies phone-only root? Do I just vol-up+power-on when the phone is off to start it up? After that, what do I do with the codes? How do I push?
Also, after pushing all these files and getting Engtools installed, do I start OC'ing and whatnot? What do people normally do after rooting for performance improvements and other handy-dandy things?
Finally, how do I switch to a different ROM? Do I have to undo one ROM first?
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Jan 19, 2010
I just learned how to do this from a fellow Forum member and wanted to post it up here in case other do a "search" for this. Very few are aware you can do this, or that Droid/Eris allow you to do it at all.Open Exchange email client
Select Menu>>Compose
Select Menu>>Add Recipient
Select To
Select Company Directory
Begin typing in a name or distribution list that lives on the server Global Address List
Select the name
Compose your email
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