No ICS for Droid Charge

bengrulz · Mar 6, 2012

Looks like Verizon screws us again.
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/03/bl2012-03-06.html

Especially frustrating considering the Thunderbolt and the Incredible 2 came out BEFORE the Charge.

Feel free to email the guy who posted that bit of FU from Verizon and let him know how this sits with you.

JihadSquad · Mar 6, 2012

Wow not even the Droid 3 is getting ICS, and that launched with gingerbread.

Same with LG revolution

Also,

We will continue to update this list as additional details become available throughout the year. Also, follow @VZWNews on Twitter for additional upgrade announcements.

GreenMunky · Mar 6, 2012

Just because those are the devices currently slated to receive the update doesn't mean they will be the only devices. Don't get your panties in a twist just yet.

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buhohitr · Mar 6, 2012

bengrulz said:
Looks like Verizon screws us again.
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/03/bl2012-03-06.html

Especially frustrating considering the Thunderbolt and the Incredible 2 came out BEFORE the Charge.

Feel free to email the guy who posted that bit of FU from Verizon and let him know how this sits with you.

OMFG...I'm depress...

GreenMunky · Mar 6, 2012

The first sentence AFTER the list: "We will continue to update this list as additional details become available throughout the year." So Verizon even clearly states that this isn't a final list.

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imnuts · Mar 6, 2012

I think it will get ICS, one way or another

Hindle1225 · Mar 6, 2012

I didn't research all these phones to find out but...

Do they all have more ram than 512MB? That might be the limitation for the charge.

Edit: I researched the devices. They all have at least 768MB ram. That's probably why the Droid 3 isn't getting it either.

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Oldtymehockey · Mar 6, 2012

imnuts said:
I think it will get ICS, one way or another

I like the sound of that!

DKYang · Mar 6, 2012

That does suck, but I've given up hope on any OEM ICS support for this phone. Just going to wait patiently for the next "godly" phone to come out this year.

imnuts · Mar 6, 2012

Hindle1225 said:
I didn't research all these phones to find out but...

Do they all have more ram than 512MB? That might be the limitation for the charge.

Edit: I researched the devices. They all have at least 768MB ram. That's probably why the Droid 3 isn't getting it either.

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The issue is more likely to be not enough space on /system for all the crap VZW wants to add in. The Nexus S has 512MB of RAM and it runs ICS just fine.

Hindle1225 · Mar 6, 2012

imnuts said:
The issue is more likely to be not enough space on /system for all the crap VZW wants to add in. The Nexus S has 512MB of RAM and it runs ICS just fine.

I agree with all you started above till the last sentence.

Correct me if I'm wrong-
I've seen the update came out for Nexus S, was retracted and now owners are still waiting for the official release. A debloated ROM will probably run just fine on Charge, which you touched on in your previous post. That being said "Officially" I don't believe the charge will see ICS. I'm sure with your help along with JT and others, we will have it.

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lpt2569 · Mar 6, 2012

The ICS ROMS are running smoothly for the most part on the Fascinate (I have been running ICS on my Fascinate for a couple months now, but picked up a Charge for pennies on eBay), can't be too long before we see something similar for the Charge, right?

Hindle1225 · Mar 6, 2012

lpt2569 said:
The ICS ROMS are running smoothly for the most part on the Fascinate (I have been running ICS on my Fascinate for a couple months now, but picked up a Charge for pennies on eBay), can't be too long before we see something similar for the Charge, right?

Hopefully not. Just waiting on the ril.

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cmdrfrog · Mar 6, 2012

The RIL, and bluetooth doesnt work right, and Camera, (not complaining, just being realistic that there are more hurdles until its a viable daily driver). I dont know, I have ICS on my tablet and Eclipse Rom on Charge 'feels' just as good in regular activities. Id like ICS but i cant say that itd be a game changer.

kvswim · Mar 7, 2012

All will work in time. Have confidence.

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lpt2569 · Mar 7, 2012

cmdrfrog said:
The RIL, and bluetooth doesnt work right, and Camera, (not complaining, just being realistic that there are more hurdles until its a viable daily driver). I dont know, I have ICS on my tablet and Eclipse Rom on Charge 'feels' just as good in regular activities. Id like ICS but i cant say that itd be a game changer.

I have to admit, Eclipse and PBJ Kernal on the Charge is mighty nice. ICS on my Fascinate is mighty nice as well. Can't say which I like better. So I guess that means I agree, ICS is not really a game changer for me either. I just like the idea of being on the latest version of the OS so no one can say they have something newer than I do!

Hindle1225 · Mar 7, 2012

lpt2569 said:
I just like the idea of being on the latest version of the OS so no one can say they have something newer than I do!

+1

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thatkidmatt · Mar 7, 2012

I just flashed jt's latest CM9 build and sheesh it looks beautiful. I hope he finishes soon, I am so jealous of my friend running ICS on his original DInc.

In regards to Verizon's upgrade list here; even though it isn't complete, I think it is ridiculous that carriers aren't more worried about getting their phones upgraded. I recognize that the manufacturers do the development, but you'd think that the carriers would try to light a fire under their ass.

Furthermore, I am rather upset that Verizon hasn't said anything about getting an HTC One phone.

bengrulz · Mar 7, 2012

GreenMunky said:
The first sentence AFTER the list: "We will continue to update this list as additional details become available throughout the year." So Verizon even clearly states that this isn't a final list.

Man I would love to be that optimistic. Unfortunately, I would bet cash money that even if they were to eventually upgrade the Charge to ICS, it wouldn't be until 4Q 2012 or later. In fact, I would be downright shocked if any of the phones they listed get ICS before 3Q.

By then, Jelly Bean will be just around the corner and ICS won't be enough anyway

icebear8 · Mar 7, 2012

Hope the stratosphere gets ics to =/

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