Update to Android 2.3.4

[GRExpert]

I have a HTC Droid Incredible that is currently running Android 2.2. My wife has the same phone and her software updated recently to 2.3.4 and runs much smoother and better battery life. Does anyone know of a way to force that update. I check for updates and it says none are available for my phone. We are with Verizon. Thanks.

 

[diogen]

If you have a subsidized handset and you don't want to root/unlock it, you have to wait until the carrier pushes out the update.
If you are ready to take over control (with all the risks associated with it) - read xda-developers.

I agree that Gingerbread offers a smoother experience than Froyo.

Diogen.

 

[GRExpert]

I'm not comfortable taking over control. I was hoping there was a way to trick my phone into updating itself.

 

[diogen]

If you and your wife have identical phones/contracts and hers got updated while yours didn't - talk to the carrier.
Otherwise you won't have it unless the carrier "blesses" the update and pushes it out.

It's the price you pay for getting a $500+ phone for 1/3 of that...

Diogen.

 

[GRExpert]

We have identical phones on the same contract purchased and activated at the same time.

How hard is the process of taking over control of your phone?

 

[diogen]

We have identical phones on the same contract purchased and activated at the same time.

Then you must have gotten the update, too.

How hard is the process of taking over control of your phone?

Depends on the phone manufacturer and carrier.
HTC handsets are mod-friendly. Carrier policies to modding can be anywhere between lax to draconian.

Judging by the list of ROMs available, modding the Incredible is a piece of cake...

Disclaimer:
I've modded a dozen or so (types of) smartphones/tablets. Incredible was not one of them.
I reside in Canada and therefore have no experience owning a smartphone in the US.

Diogen.

 

[berck]

We have identical phones on the same contract purchased and activated at the same time.

Have you checked your update settings? Its possible your phone has it set to NOT update while your wife's has it set TO update

 

[GRExpert]

Do you know where to check those settings?