[How-To] Force Motorola Droid 2.1 OTA Update (ESE81)

[ClaudioKilgannon]

I think for us rooted people it won't work. I just tried and it kept say installation aborted as well as error for sd card.

 

[OneTenderRebel]

I did the force update and it seemed to work but I still only have 3 homescreens, it looks like only the new apps somehow posted, can anyone help me with this?

 

[zero7404]

im tempted ... but who/what is the source of this file ?

 

[Parafly9]

im tempted ... but who/what is the source of this file ?

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[Jceezy]

im tempted ... but who/what is the source of this file ?

Google, 1st link in 1st post is a direct download from Google's server

 

[pilot25]

What is the root of the phone? The root folder in Astro after hitting the up key? / or /root?

 

[FormerIphonePreuser]

So let's make it clear,those who have rooted their phone have to unroot to get the new update?

 

[hookbill]

What is the root of the phone? The root folder in Astro after hitting the up key? / or /root?

They are talking about placing the update on your SD card, not in a folder.

 

[jlamb30]

Installed perfectly; runs great. Love the live wallpapers.

 

[Jceezy]

What is the root of the phone? The root folder in Astro after hitting the up key? / or /root?

If the file is not in a folder on the sdcard. Basically if you open Astro and hit the Home key the file should be in that list, just cut it from download (assuming you dl'ed it from your phone) and hit home then paste it there and rename it to update and you're ready to rock with the rest of the process.

 

[pilot25]

What is the root of the phone? The root folder in Astro after hitting the up key? / or /root?

If the file is not in a folder on the sdcard. Basically if you open Astro and hit the Home key the file should be in that list, just cut it from download (assuming you dl'ed it from your phone) and hit home then paste it there and rename it to update and you're ready to rock with the rest of the process.

Thanks....That's what I was thinking but wanted to check. Just being cautious.

 

[zero7404]

so u are saying this is an 'official' update file ? google is the source or did it come from vzw ?

 

[LifeIsABeach]

I did the force update and it seemed to work but I still only have 3 homescreens, it looks like only the new apps somehow posted, can anyone help me with this?

You are fine. Droid 2.1 only comes with 3 home screens and no 3D app drawer. Look into Helix (up to 7 home screens) and/or Helix2 (up to 7 home screens with 3D app drawer) Launchers if you are interested.

 

[Universal]

Well, I forced the update and everything seemed to go fine. After the final reboot, I am getting the error message:

"The application Launcher (process com.android.launcher2) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

Nothing works on my phone.

Any suggestions?

 

[halteach]

worked for me. thanks! how come only three screens?

Hope I haven't become a zombie phone. ;-)

hal