HTC ThunderBolt Update Rolling Out Tonight, Will Fix Reboot Issues
It appears that one of the the nightmare’s plaguing HTC ThunderBolt owners across the country will end tonight as some good, physical evidence has surfaced indicating that the ThunderBolt will receive an update tonight that will take care of the reboot issues.
For those unfamiliar, it’s been about two months since Verizon rolled out an update to the ThunderBolt that started causing the 4G LTE smartphone to randomly reboot with provocation and it has led many ThunderBolt owners to either return their phone or voice their frustrated opinions across the internet. Well, those frowns will soon turn into semi-smiles as evidence from Droid-Life indicates that an update will be rolling out tonight at 8PM EST.
This is what the update is supposedly going to bring:
- Improved data connectivity.
- Enhanced Call History view.
- Reduced number of device power cycles and resets.
- Improved Bluetooth® Discovery Mode pop-up window.
- View App Menu in tabbed layout.
- People search function enabled.
- Backup Assistant has been added to the All Apps menu.
- Preloaded My Verizon, V CAST Music and V CAST Videos.
- Desktop cradle App is now available, showing clock in landscape m
- NY Times site has been added into the browser bookmarks.
It should be available to manually install at 8PM for those of you with HTC ThunderBolt’s. Keep in mind that this is not Gingerbread and is a maintenance update. Gingerbread shouldn’t be too far off though.
Keep an eye out and let us know when you see it.
Still no update, screen just disappears when you check for it.
Still the same with me man..
I still have no update??
Received mine but it says in the firmware update that it will reduce the number of restarts…? Huh? You mean if you were getting 3 to 4 reboots a day that with the update you should get only 1 or 2 a day? Really???
No, as a company they can’t fully claim it will get rid of the reboots 100%. The phone will reboo at least once a month, that is just the phone. Many other 4G phones reboot once every two weeks – a month. It is normal for high performing phones. They are stating it will get rid of the “random” reboots occurring 4 – 8 times a day
O ok thanks for clearing that up for me.
Has anyone adressed the issue of checking for updates then the window just disappears this seems to be a new bigger issue also that Verizon has new data plans to work over your wallet more for new people. Thank god I have true unlimited Hehe
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WWell, still no update in Texas. If this means that I keep Mobile Hotspot, then I guess it isn’t so bad lol :]
well how bout verizon thought they could trick me with this update no more mobile hotspot sike i think i got verizon jst received clnr when new phone was updating update finished no more skype video chat app i had and no more mobile hotspot guess what the clnr was not updated oh well verizon guess i wont acct ota on clnr fee hotspot and more skype video for me vz screw you what a useless update another way of syaing f**ck us thunderbolt users well u just got fuc*** vz cause im not updateing clnr free hot
Yeah you tell em. Verizon ain’t ripping you off by taking your free hotspot that was only a limited time offer. You just extended it and nothing they can do about taking care of that for you. Riiiiiight
Everyone needs to stop bitching. If u don’t like what they did root and make it as your own. I am a low budget person. I dont make Mich money but yet I still afforded this phone. No the update is not gb but and I mean but this update did fix everything greatly. Before I was rebooting 5 plus times a day. And now two days after the firmware not a single reboot. And before gps would take me 20 minutes to lock a fix and not it take 10 seconds. My battery has never been bad. I use the phone a lot and it will last me 4 hours with a shit load of use. Sitting in my pocket with minimal use it will last me all day. Now since update I haven’t had to charge my phone since last night 10pm and its 9 am next day. So again stop being bitches. Htc is a business nothing will ever be sent out perfect 100% but of will be greatly operational as the phone is now. That’s how they make money. Its call business people. So like I’ve already said ,,, if u don’t like how they have programmed phone with there software there is plently other roms u can easily load urself. Download Rom manager and go download what ever Rom u want and load it threw Rom manager. It takes all of 5 minutes to load it. And if u want to root ur phone to remove unused apps download z4 easy root with this u can easily root and unroot with a touch of a button. I figured all this crap out myself with research I suggest everyone does it themselves if u want the full potential of this phone or anyphome just go to xda.com .
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So glad that after complaining enough they replaced my two T-Bolts with the two iphone 4′s. At least Apple has a little more control over their phones and doesnt let Verizon run wild with all of this bloatware and problems. The difference is, Apple doesnt need Verizon like Verizon needs Apple. Apple calls the shots with its phone not Verizon. Couldnt be happier after the switch.
Well I’ve been running Friday’s OTA a couple of days now and no reboots (it was previously booting at least a dozen times a day). So I feel that the reboot problem is definitely fixed. Also the GPS lock seems to be fixed as well. Seems to find a lock very fast now.
The main place where they screwed us on this update was to put a patch in to disallow running the Skype app with video enabled. This was obviously purposeful and seems to be pretty petty on their part. Probably someone needs to get paid off to allow this to run.
They put out an update that cripples your phone and you’re forced to take the update that purposely disables a perfectly running application that might compete on some business that Verizon wants to control.
Still not here? Really?
I’m having the same problem. Check for updates… and nothing happens. I understand they are doing it by serial number but seriously, it should not take this long… I’m lucky i haven’t been plagued with the restart issue so this update isn’t totally necessary for me but i always like to be on top of things..
Same with me. I did the update, mr1, attempted to root, but failed. All my data was erased, but I guess that was a small price to pay for no reboots, and I got everything back.
ughh it’s still not here and the closest verizon store is about 45min from me.
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Hmm. Still no update….any ideas as 2 why? I go to software update n the same thing happens to me that everyone else has. Disappearing prompt. I love this phone. I was an I phone crossover. I’m getting frustrated over this. Ppl @ Verizon n HTC need to get their head outta their asses. If anyone else hasn’t gotten their OTA, please let me know so I know I’m not going mental.
I have not received the update either. I have had no issues with the Thunderbolt but would still like to have the newest update. I keep checking and still nothing… oh well, the wait continues for this and Gingerbread
Reboot problem is fixed, but I live in West Allis, Wisconsin and my phone’s GPS still thinks it is in Litchfield, IL wtf ???? I live within 1.5 miles of seven towers and I get -104 signal in half of my city and cant even make a call when I’m outside. I left Sprint for this crap? Maybe it’s time I called my local TV station and let them run a news special on Verizon ripping people off every month for a cell phone their customers can barely use.
First the Software Update window disappeared, and now it says No New Update Available?! Really?! Is this a joke, cuz I don’t get it..
I haven’t had one issue with my Thunderbolt, I love my phone.
People don’t realize that most smartphones that come out have reboot issues. They all usually get fixed through updates. I had a droidx before I got my tbolt and it had the same issues. My tbolt actually works just fine. Almost every person I know has had a reboot issues with a smartphone. Just be patient and the GB update will probably fix everything anyways.
it isn’t just hotspot they want 30 bucks more a month. Internet passthrough is also affected. Grrrrr
Going to root or kill acct
Like and voice your displeasure here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HTC-and-Verizon-owe-Thunderbolt-owners-reparations/337860922897180
My Name is xxxxxxxxx I have been a verizon customer for several years, I have always be completely respectful of your customer service, not so much the wireless service per say, but have a strong respect for how your customer service has always treated me.
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> 4 months ago I purchased a HTC Thunderbolt, used for 3 months, one month i had it shut off due to financial troubles, for the past couple/ few weeks I began to notice little things start to ferment with the phone. As there were issues prior, but understand, there is not perfect phone. Yesterday i had my final straw and went to a corp store in colorado springs and told them what had happened. They told me it would be best to reset the phone to factory specs, and see what happens, need less to stay, it did not resolve the issues.
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> I began to do some research on the my issues with the Thunderbolt, and was very surprised, that the thunderbolt took a sharp fall from consumer respect, to all most a hate towards the phone. I made several calls to customer service, and technical support, as well as HTC technical support, and was told the phone needs to be replaced, and HTC wanted me to ship the phone to them and be without a phone for several weeks.
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> When speaking with Verizon i was told that a used phone that was refurbished will be the replacement, and i refused for a number of reasons.
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> 1. my phone is 4 months old, should not be replaced with a used phone 2. The phone will not be manufactures specs 3. the issues with the phone were not resolved 4. Third party applications installed, outside the scope of the original installations 5. Different programing normally takes place when refurbing the phone.
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> I asked for my money back because i know verizon will not exchange for a phone of equal or greater “VALUE”, not just Dollar amount. I spent over $300 on the phone and here is what i have dealt with
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> 1. Battery power is below what is stated it should be at, even with an extended battery 2. Data connections consistanly dropping.
> 3. Internt closing and opening on it.
> 4. Google sync not always working
> 5. Losing connection when tryign to access the web or email.
> 6. Web pages displaying half the content, until pressing on the screen so the content reapears.
> 7. Call quality comes and goes (most phones are like this) For me thunderbolt seems to be a little more 6. At times when receiving a call or making a call, the phone will auto mute, and i would have to end call, wait for call back, or if i have the number return the call 8. Some times i have to restart it a couple times a day for it to function.
> 9. The phone locks during searches, and i need to open and close the browser for it to work, several times, if not restart it to take start working again.
> 10. When the Agent reset the factory spec on Thursday the 5th (yesterday), i was told all info will be lost, i said that is fine, he backed up my contacts, reset the phone, and when i got home i noticed that half my contacts were lost, recuriters, old managers, all my job references are gone.
> 11. All the pictures were removed, under full agreement, however now everything is re-appearing, so i know the reset did not take place.
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> When I spoke with HTC last night, and told the representative i was speaking to, the phone i had, all you heard was a soft (shiiiiiiiiit).
> I new right then and there what was going to come.
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> When i was talking with technical support from verizon last night, we tried doing a couple things, and ultimately, Schoot lets replace the phone. I am not about to replace the phone for a used phone, and with a phone that has apparently been having issues, and none of them are being resolved. I spent several hundred dollars on the phone plus accessories, only to be told, we will send you a used phone. I have tried multiple channels, and speaking with multiple people, retention apparently will not tlak with me. and I tried exclusivley and professionaly to get the issues resolved correclty. Was unable to do so.
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> Now I am faced with a $329 cancelation fee, a phone that does not work that i will be shipping back regardless. I asked the agent to please send me out a return label.
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> I am going to take this letter and post it on local forums, and maybe something gets accomplished, and Verizon either finish pulling the phone, or make the issue correct with others.
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> Sincerely,
Damn bro, calm down ._.
Damn bro, calm down ._.
ive been using a verison of skype on my phone for months now. it works awesome. 4g/3g and wifi. i got it back on 4/11/2011 i think from android police.
I can confirm that HTC and their coders has no idea what they are doing, and Singer is correct. After emailing them, I got this response:
“Dear XXXX,I’m sorry to hear that your HTC Thunderbolt is rebooting on you, XXXX.At this point in time, this is a known issue that is affecting many HTC Thunderbolt users since it’s most recent software upgrade. We are currently aware of this issue, and the only update that I can provide you with is that we are still currently investigating the root cause of this issue. Our software/hardware engineers are currently aware of this problem and are working diligently to find a resolution.Unfortunately, the June 30th estimate is why we don’t give out ‘expected’ launch dates, because of the uncertain trial and error nature of debugging software. Thank you for taking the time to contact us, XXXX. I apologise for any inconveniene that this may cause.”
GAH!
Watch out it has a security breach.
Had the same version of skype on my phone. worked fine until the new update. If skype is important to you, DO NOT update to the new software.
Try restarting your phone.
Same problem also. Restarting didn’t work
Same with me Wtf is this shit. Except I’ve never experienced reboot issues so idk how important this is for me.
Having the same problem. Restarting didn’t work for me
I have restarted many times tried to update in 3G/4G and WIFI took battery out sim card out SD card out and still it just started happening last week wtf?
Taking mine to local Verizon store tomarrow if they cant fix it im going to kick someones ass….
We can switch to tmobile and get the sensation and tell Verizon to kiss our asses.
Ya everything he said!
Mz. Thunderbolt you sound like almost as big of a piece of shit as this phone is. For a device worth $250 and an extended contract to work this poorly is simply criminal. My droid and droid2 never powered off in the middle of phone calls, dropped data coverage, dropped service coverage, or had any problem locating GPS satellites. This phone was supposed to be an upgrade. This is unacceptable. It’s not about switching carriers at this point. It’s about getting my money back for a scam of a product. Pull that verizon cock from the back of your throat and look around you. I’m sure when you screw up you make excuses and bury your head like a little bitch, but Verizon needs to own their disaster.
How do you know GB is coming out then? Just asking because I have heard it was coming out before…..then it didn’t. Hope your right. I just wish Verizon and/or HTC would come out and say something so people would know what was going on. All the rumors just piss everyone off when they are not true.
You must work for big red or htc. Are you the one that can’t figure out how to fix your shitty product? So let me get this right I bought a phone that doesn’t work and I have to be the one unconvinced switching numbers and all official bills because they can’t get it right. Love the way you think mz.t you ass clown !
You are an internet Rambo…I would love to meat you face to face…we would see who the “Lilly Ass Poon” is…
And for all you “how do you know about Gingerbread coming and blah blah blah” Verizon representatives (Yes, representatives, no just one!) stated that the reason GingerBread WAS NOT released June 30 is because HTC tested the update for themselves, and discovered MORE bugs, that affected the native dialer and messaging apps this time. This pushed the update back a couple weeks so HTC can get it right this time and fix the bugs! So stop crying! They said we will see it before Droid Bionic is released!
Lol I’m with you Mz.T .!!!
Holy crap with as shitty as this gps on this phone is I don t think I want to try and tackle the thighs of despair of a fatty. I might get lost. Now we know why mz.t is so attatched to her phone … Its also her lover..:. Vomit vomit
Dear mz.thunderbolt you are a fine example of why big red is getting away with this kind of shit.
Dear mz.thunderbolt you are a fine example of why big red is getting away with this kind of shit.
Except Verizon locks you into a contract, so you can’t just switch.
If nobody complains, HTC won’t fix the problem.
If it only rebooted once a week, nobody would care. Multiple times a day is insane.
You complain about how tired you are of these comments, we are just as tired of the reboots.
You complain and it is fine, anybody else does and it is a crime.
Looking past your obvious double-standard, HTC sells a phone that has had countless problems and people have every right to complain. If you don’t like it, read a different blog or don’t read the comments.
Stop Trolling.
It is embarrassing when the thunder crackles on a reboot in the middle of a meeting. There is no way to turn it down.
I agree, you have a point there. It’s just that I made a personal promise that I would never buy an iPhone. I apologize for that previous post.