why upgrade?

rebeltaz · 09-24-2011, 12:04 AM

I just got my PE, and so far I am very happy with it. Normally, when I get a new device, I will upgrade immediately to the latest OS version. After seeing the "brick" warnings, I'm (understandably) cautious.

So I have to ask, what are the advantages of upgrading?

Tunney · 09-24-2011, 02:09 AM

I agree. I just got my PE a few days ago--its in Dingo, and I really like it, for what it is. Sure, its not perfect, its a little buggy, but is is such a unique little device, I'd hate to spoil it by installing an ungrade that perhaps I don't need, and having the machine turn into a plastic thing with 2 screens that can't do anything....

Gerrye · 09-24-2011, 07:34 AM

All I can say is the PE's operability improves immensely after the upgrade to 2.2. The interface is better and the added features are worth the effort. I have also heard about the brick problem and the WSOD, but they both seem to be hardware related. If your PE is not exhibiting signs of over-heating, I think you are probably not going to face either of these two problems. I have been at 2.2 for about 4 months and love it...

I have two more PEs coming and both will be upgraded to 2.2 as soon as they get here....

Good luck

DianNC · 09-24-2011, 10:50 AM

I probably wouldn't have tried it without such a supportive forum. I'd actually resolved to not do it while waiting for my Edge to get here.

I lasted almost a whole day

obsessed2 · 09-24-2011, 01:25 PM

I agree with Gerrye. The majority of users reporting problems as a result of the upgrade are most likely because of inferior hardware components. Let's not forget these things are massed produce so there are going to be failures.

I personally own 2 PEs (my son has one) and an EE and all three are upgraded to Ermine. On the PE the upgrade is flawless. I have not had any major problems with the upgrade. I upgraded both PEs on day 1 which has been almost 6 months ago.

On my EE the only problem I have had is an occasional stock browser crash. I primarily use xScope anyway and it hasn't crashed on me once. I haven't experienced the hibernation lockup some other full-size eDGE owners have.

The advantages to upgrade in my opinion are a much nicer interface, improved speed and functionality of the device, the ability to put the eDGE into hibernate, better handwriting recognition, access to the Amazon App market, and the ability to run most Apps designed for Android 2.2 and above.

rebeltaz · 09-25-2011, 03:03 AM

Is there any way to tell if the hardware will be able to handle the upgrade before attempting it? I don't think mine has an over heating problem, but I guesss I would know it if it did?

obsessed2 · 09-25-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebeltaz

Is there any way to tell if the hardware will be able to handle the upgrade before attempting it? I don't think mine has an over heating problem, but I guesss I would know it if it did?

All eDGe hardware is capable of supporting the upgrade. What I was referring to is that the components used to make each eDGe and any electronic device for that matter are massed produced and some will fail. While it is usually a relatively low percentage it happens never the less. Let's say Entourage sold 100,000 eDGe with a 0.5% expected failure rate in the first year. That's 500 units that the company expects to fail for some reason or another.

The decision to upgrade ultimately rests with the user. However, I can assure you that there are thousands of users who have upgraded with no problems. Besides, think about this. Extensive testing is usually done by any company before it releases a firmware upgrade to the general public. No company that is looking to stay in business is going to release a firmware upgrade designed to destroy their product. Usually, as in the case of Entourage, it's not the technical folks that destroy the company.

Filark · 09-25-2011, 06:50 PM

Just a question: I think I had the Amazon Appstore running fine on my PE before I upgraded. Obsessed, you say the upgrade is needed to get the store. Can anyone confirm either way??

Taz, you just have to decide whether to take that (small) risk or not. Some people have chosen "not" and are perfectly happy. Other people (me) put it off for as long as they can and then, after careful study, close the old eyes and bite the old bullet and give it a go. Still others dive right in!!

(. . . If I had a metaphore in there I think I mixed it!

)

Gunnerp245 · 09-25-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filark

Just a question: I think I had the Amazon Appstore running fine on my PE before I upgraded. Obsessed, you say the upgrade is need to get the store. Can anyone confirm either way??

Just downloaded and installed on my Dingo 1.13 PE, works great.

Tunney · 09-26-2011, 12:52 AM

As I use my Pocket Edge for mostly editing text in the reader, I can't help but wonder if there is a difference when writing with the stylus. If the stylus accuraccy improves on the reader eInk side, then I could definitly see moving to Ermine. Is there a big difference there, or is it the same?
Also, does upgrading mean having to reinstall my apps?
Thanks,
Tunney

Tunney · 09-26-2011, 12:53 AM

(Accidental double POST-- SORRY!)

ptsenter · 09-26-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunney

Is there a big difference there, or is it the same?

People (check archive) reported definite improvements in accuracy.

Quote:

Also, does upgrading mean having to reinstall my apps?

No.

obsessed2 · 09-26-2011, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filark

Just a question: I think I had the Amazon Appstore running fine on my PE before I upgraded. Obsessed, you say the upgrade is need to get the store. Can anyone confirm either way??

This was the closest thing I could find. It was a Sticky on the Entoruage forum.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...ghlight=amazon

rebeltaz · 09-26-2011, 03:44 PM

I downloaded the AppStore yesterday on my not-upgraded PE and it works fine...

obsessed2 · 09-26-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebeltaz

I downloaded the AppStore yesterday on my not-upgraded PE and it works fine...

Cool. And Gunner got it to work on Dingo 1.3. Thanks for the information, I stand corrected.

09-24-2011, 12:04 AM	#1
rebeltaz Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 536 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket eDge	why upgrade? I just got my PE, and so far I am very happy with it. Normally, when I get a new device, I will upgrade immediately to the latest OS version. After seeing the "brick" warnings, I'm (understandably) cautious. So I have to ask, what are the advantages of upgrading?

09-25-2011, 06:50 PM	#8
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Just a question: I think I had the Amazon Appstore running fine on my PE before I upgraded. Obsessed, you say the upgrade is needed to get the store. Can anyone confirm either way?? Taz, you just have to decide whether to take that (small) risk or not. Some people have chosen "not" and are perfectly happy. Other people (me) put it off for as long as they can and then, after careful study, close the old eyes and bite the old bullet and give it a go. Still others dive right in!! (. . . If I had a metaphore in there I think I mixed it! ) Last edited by Filark; 09-26-2011 at 04:24 PM.

09-26-2011, 12:53 AM	#11
Tunney Member Posts: 16 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City Device: Entourage Pocket Edge, & nook	Upgrade and stylus writing (Accidental double POST-- SORRY!) Last edited by Tunney; 09-26-2011 at 12:58 AM.

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09-24-2011, 02:09 AM	#2
Tunney Member Posts: 16 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City Device: Entourage Pocket Edge, & nook	I agree. I just got my PE a few days ago--its in Dingo, and I really like it, for what it is. Sure, its not perfect, its a little buggy, but is is such a unique little device, I'd hate to spoil it by installing an ungrade that perhaps I don't need, and having the machine turn into a plastic thing with 2 screens that can't do anything....

09-24-2011, 07:34 AM	#3
Gerrye Zealot Posts: 146 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Device: 1 EE,3 PEs,HP Pro Slate12.2,&Kindle Paperwhite,GalaxyTabPro12.2,Note 4	All I can say is the PE's operability improves immensely after the upgrade to 2.2. The interface is better and the added features are worth the effort. I have also heard about the brick problem and the WSOD, but they both seem to be hardware related. If your PE is not exhibiting signs of over-heating, I think you are probably not going to face either of these two problems. I have been at 2.2 for about 4 months and love it... I have two more PEs coming and both will be upgraded to 2.2 as soon as they get here.... Good luck

09-24-2011, 10:50 AM	#4
DianNC Banned Posts: 1,431 Karma: 5222495 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook Color, Entourage Pocket Edge, iPod Touch 5th Gen	I probably wouldn't have tried it without such a supportive forum. I'd actually resolved to not do it while waiting for my Edge to get here. I lasted almost a whole day

09-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
obsessed2 Wizard Posts: 1,041 Karma: 4694121 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Device: Pocket Edge X 2 , Edge, gTab, Kindle Fire, Nextbook 7S	I agree with Gerrye. The majority of users reporting problems as a result of the upgrade are most likely because of inferior hardware components. Let's not forget these things are massed produce so there are going to be failures. I personally own 2 PEs (my son has one) and an EE and all three are upgraded to Ermine. On the PE the upgrade is flawless. I have not had any major problems with the upgrade. I upgraded both PEs on day 1 which has been almost 6 months ago. On my EE the only problem I have had is an occasional stock browser crash. I primarily use xScope anyway and it hasn't crashed on me once. I haven't experienced the hibernation lockup some other full-size eDGE owners have. The advantages to upgrade in my opinion are a much nicer interface, improved speed and functionality of the device, the ability to put the eDGE into hibernate, better handwriting recognition, access to the Amazon App market, and the ability to run most Apps designed for Android 2.2 and above.

09-25-2011, 03:03 AM	#6
rebeltaz Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 536 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket eDge	Is there any way to tell if the hardware will be able to handle the upgrade before attempting it? I don't think mine has an over heating problem, but I guesss I would know it if it did?

09-26-2011, 12:52 AM	#10
Tunney Member Posts: 16 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City Device: Entourage Pocket Edge, & nook	As I use my Pocket Edge for mostly editing text in the reader, I can't help but wonder if there is a difference when writing with the stylus. If the stylus accuraccy improves on the reader eInk side, then I could definitly see moving to Ermine. Is there a big difference there, or is it the same? Also, does upgrading mean having to reinstall my apps? Thanks, Tunney

09-26-2011, 03:44 PM	#14
rebeltaz Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 536 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Entourage Pocket eDge	I downloaded the AppStore yesterday on my not-upgraded PE and it works fine...

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