Samsung Droid Charge Update - Out

We have confirmed from Verizon spokesman Albert Aydin that Verizon is rolling out an update for the Samsung Droid Charge.

The FP1 update fixes some glitches in ads the ability for USB tethering blocks tehtering while in Wi-Fi mode and adds new widgets.

Update 03/28/11: One of our readers noticed that the documentatio at Verizon online now states that the update block Wi-Fi USB tethering.  We have corrected the mistake.

The customer support widget Verizon Remote Diagnostics allows with customer approval for Verizon Care to view what's going on with the Droid Charge for diagnosis and training. We have mapped out in another article  how Verizon Remote Diagnostics tool will work step by step(read details)

System update size is 85 MB and could take up to an half hour to download but only a few minutes to install.

If you are roaming, you will not receive a system update notice. You will need to be in an area where Wi-Fi is available. Enable Wi-Fi on your device. Connect to Wi-Fi and wait for the update notification to appear or you can manually update by selecting "Home" > "Settings" > "About phone" > "System updates".

Note you will not be able to make emergency calls during the update. Also its always a good idea to backup your data first and on a regular basis.

 Here are the details

• Updated User Interface (UI).
• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
• No longer receive a promotional notification popup when using Mobile Hotspot.
• Device allows for Blocks USB tethering while in Wi-Fi mode.
• No longer lose data connectivity when the USB cable is connected or disconnected.
• Easily view data activity with the Wi-Fi icon located in the status bar.
• Complete calls without experiencing choppy audio, clicking noises and/or one-way audio noises.
• Resolved “no tones” dial pad issue, allowing for easy access to voice mail and other automated systems.
• Receive enhanced customer support with the Verizon Remote Diagnostics (VRD) application.
• This application, with customer approval, allows VZW Customer Care to remotely view the device for troubleshooting, device training and application demonstrations.
• VZ Navigator® is now updated to version 7.5.1.52.
• The Google Mobile Services (GMS) package includes updated Google Books, Market and Gmail applications.
• Default browser landing page is now www.google.com.
• Updates protect device from data loss caused by some 3rd party Android Market™ applications.

Accessories:

• Desk-dock crash issue resolved.

• Updated User Interface (UI).
• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
• No longer receive a promotional notification popup when using Mobile Hotspot.
• Device allows for USB tethering while in Wi-Fi mode.
• No longer lose data connectivity when the USB cable is connected or disconnected.
• Easily view data activity with the Wi-Fi icon located in the status bar.
• Complete calls without experiencing choppy audio, clicking noises and/or one-way audio noises.
• Resolved “no tones” dial pad issue, allowing for easy access to voice mail and other automated systems.
• VZ Navigator® is now updated to version 7.5.1.52. +
• The Google Mobile Services (GMS) package includes updated Google Books, Market and Gmail applications.
• Default browser landing page is now www.google.com
• Updates protect device from data loss caused by some 3rd party Android Market applications.
• Accessories: + Desk-dock crash issue resolved.