Firmware update on new phone... yes or no?

rdcrds · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 08:30 AM

.. when i first turned it on i skipped ota update... and also firmware should ive let that go through? the FIRMWARE update?

**gator352** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 08:41 AM

Are you rooted? If not, then you should have installed both updates.

wampuscat · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 08:46 AM

If you dont plan on rooting then update away. But the update does block the ability to root I believe. And I think it also caused about as many issues as it fixed. And dont run it twice, people have been bricking their devices.

rdcrds · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 08:48 AM

I am talking about FIRMWARE not the .1 update.....

**gator352** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 08:53 AM

Yes, should have updated.

wampuscat · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 09:19 AM

Ah, I didnt pick up on that. I havent been prompted for a firmware update

wampuscat · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 09:24 AM

If im rooted w/toast can I run the june 29 OTA without losing root

**brownhornet** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wampuscat

If im rooted w/toast can I run the june 29 OTA without losing root

NO!!! BUT there is a way that you can flash the update without losing root.

**clockcycle** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 11:13 AM

July 2nd 2010, checked for a firmware update.. None available. Were you prompted for an update? Or are asking hypothetically? I would not run any updates firmware or OTA if you're rooted, as it will most likely break. See the rooter's suggestions..

-CC

**aznmode** · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 06:55 PM

don't do any OTA update if you dont really have any issue with your phone. Like grounding issue where the top of the screen doesn't respond well or if you dont really need a stronger wifi signal. Specifically, dont do any OTA if you wanna root or maintain root.