Firmware Questions?

[808Snake]

Ive read almost everything on the Q9m out there, and despite all the negative stuff, i plan to buy one(since i didnt win! congratz to the dude that did!). plus its gotten a lot cheaper! so here is my questions--

-Do newly purchased Q9m come updated? if not,
-Should update the firmware straight out of the box?
-What pros and cons are there?
-Can i go to a verizon store to update or is it strictly online?

Anything else anyone wants to tell me about the Q9m will be great appreciated! -Much Mahalo's

[nesknowitall]

bought my Q9m three weeks ago and it was not updated. I would recommend going to motorola's site and download there software updater even though the verizon store can upgrade it for you, I don't trust there employees.

The only cons with my phone is it needs to be charged once a day other than that it is exactly what I wanted. I have been most impressed by the external speakers! I have yet to boost their volume beyond spec. but they are beasts. Basically loud enough to hear without much distortion in a moderate noise environment (large open room with some above speaking volume noise).

Other than that just buy a big micro SD card, I got my 8 GB for $40 on ebay.

Enjoy and come back to find out anything else you'd like to know.

[808Snake]

I should have one by the end of this week!

[paramedicnate]

As long as you don't sit on the internet, the battery will last longer than a day.

-Nate

[larsdennert]

Do they use a micro SD or a Mini SD like the Q1?

[808Snake]

i think it uses a mini sd.

[PacoJr67]

yes, the Q9m (Q9c as well) uses a mini SD. I use a micro SD with an adapter so I don't have to buy a new card for my next phone, since everything seems to be going micro...

[808Snake]

Got my New Q9m, quick question, are data arrow supposed to stay on even when im not on the web,?

[TreeFrog]

yup...means data ready. lil pda icon means transferring data!

[808Snake]

so the PDA icon is actually the indicator for sendng ang recieving data. gotcha! thanks!