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Old 10-28-2008, 05:54 PM
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

Stupid question, but how do we apply said update. Is it automatic?
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I'm confused . I already got the new update last week. Is this a new update that would mean it's the second update so far? Or is this the same update from last week and u guys just didn't get it yet?

Same one with a patch.
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

I've heard that you receive a text message and you must "accept" the download. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:14 PM
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I've heard that you receive a text message and you must "accept" the download. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
Interesting....haven't gotten anything.
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

Eh, I have not received any of the updates so far... I am still at RC19
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

I hear that it will be delivered in waves over the course of a few days.
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

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This is a new update, with the security flaw fixed. I never rec'd the first update (they pulled it when they found the flaw) so I'll just receive this one.
But i got the update so does this mean im in danger?
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Default Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

Well when u turn on your phone u will notice right away a message and u have to update. Well that's how work for me on the first update
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But i got the update so does this mean im in danger?
Your in no more danger that you were before.
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Old 10-29-2008, 05:56 PM
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Question Re: T-Mobile G1 update pulled because of security flaw

Us without a t mobile plan and baught my over ebay. Will we be able to download these patches/upgrades as file downloads just like iphone with itunes, just as an .exe for Windows for instance?
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