HTC on Twitter:
Believe it or not, I STILL can't say anything more about Eclair coming to Hero. Working as fast as we can, promise!
2:18 PM Dec 8th from CoTweet
Sprint Admin via Sprint Community:
We can't acknowledge an upgrade until HTC confirms one - and they're still being coy:
http://twitter.com/htc/status/6476826589
The process is:
Google -->> HTC -->> Sprint -->> You. Google is done, now HTC has to write the SenseUI overlay and test the CDMA radio. Then Sprint has to certify the update and schedule it for release.
It hasn't even gotten to Sprint? I was hoping to have a release before Christmas.
Still, this is great! Even though it hasn't yet gotten to Sprint, something in the works means we WILL be getting an update.
Excellent!
Of course we will be getting the update. We are looking at something close to the Jan 11th release date of the Eris 2.0 update.
Regardless of what Sprint does once the Eris gets it we will get it shortly after. It will be all over these forums without any need for Sprint to pull its thumb from their ass.
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The skip from 1.5 to 2.1 with no 1.6 update concerns me. I predict many bugs. Pray that I'm wrong. That being said, YAY! Gooogle NAV! Finally!
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The skip from 1.5 to 2.1 with no 1.6 update concerns me. I predict many bugs. Pray that I'm wrong. That being said, YAY! Gooogle NAV! Finally!
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The whole reason they have a newer version (ex. 2.1) is to fix bugs, right?
The 1.x Android and 2.x Android development lines are VERY different. I don't think skipping 1.6 makes any difference at all. If we were going from 1.5 to 2.0 < notice the 0 there, you'd have more to worry about.
1.x Android didn't have built in support for CDMA that both Sprint and Verizon use, so HTC had to add that code into 1.5 and if they were migrating to 1.6 they'd likely have to adapt the code a bit again.
2.x, since it has the CDMA built in HTC will have to verify that it works properly, tweak the code possibly. Their biggest challenge is going to be the SenseUI add on along with trying not to repeat the problems with SenseUI and other app issues that hit us with the 1.5 release.
Myself, I'm going to wait for the new version to be rooted before loading it on my phone! Patience required...
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Myself, I'm going to wait for the new version to be rooted before loading it on my phone! Patience required...[/QUOTE
I'm doin this as well
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How about: when is HTC release the source for 1.5 for crying out loud!!!!!
I know how this is going to sound...A friend that I work with at Sprint blah blah blah, but here it goes. My friend at Sprint that works with verifing the ROM's for HTC devices has told me that there will be an update for the Sprint Hero in Janurary. It will be 1.6. Not sure about Android 2.0, possibly later on in June.
note...please take this for what you want. Just sharing that I have access to.
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I know how this is going to sound...A friend that I work with at Sprint blah blah blah, but here it goes. My friend at Sprint that works with verifing the ROM's for HTC devices has told me that there will be an update for the Sprint Hero in Janurary. It will be 1.6. Not sure about Android 2.0, possibly later on in June.
note...please take this for what you want. Just sharing that I have access to.
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HTC confirmed there would be no 1.6 for the Hero, your friend doesn't know what he's talking about sorry.
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HTC confirmed there would be no 1.6 for the Hero, your friend doesn't know what he's talking about sorry.
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Sure hope you are right.
Work for Sprint as well. 1.6 isn't gonna happen and 2.1 has no ETA communicated to the stores yet. Won't be installing it until its root safe.
I'm losing my patience with this phone and the company.
I'll be returning mine unless they fix the issues before the date I can return it.
Part of me feels that this is all just a ploy to stop people from returning the phone and that once they have the sales in the bag they will drop support (which they may have already done, for all I know)
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How about: when is HTC release the source for 1.5 for crying out loud!!!!!
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Would that mean that the bugs would get fixed in a matter of 2-4 days, thanks to the people who visit these boards?
dalvarez7 said:
I know how this is going to sound...A friend that I work with at Sprint blah blah blah, but here it goes. My friend at Sprint that works with verifing the ROM's for HTC devices has told me that there will be an update for the Sprint Hero in Janurary. It will be 1.6. Not sure about Android 2.0, possibly later on in June.
note...please take this for what you want. Just sharing that I have access to.
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...yep sounds like a sprint tech
maybe it's the same guy who told me the processor in the hero was the same one in the iphone...
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How about: when is HTC release the source for 1.5 for crying out loud!!!!!
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Most of the source is out there....minus the kernel.
Kcarpenter said:
Most of the source is out there....minus the kernel.
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I think you may have this backwards. Only the kernel has been released from HTC and it is available: http://developer.htc.com/ they won't release anything else most likely. The especially won't release SenseUI since it's not GPL. AFAIK only the Linux kernel is GPL and the rest of Android is Apache licensed which means they don't have to release modifications.
Happy to announce Android 2.0 is coming to Sprint’s Hero & Moment. Date TBD, but roughly 1H 2010
http://twitter.com/sprint
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Hello,
Does somebody has heard news regarding a Donut update for the Hero? I need a VPN connection to my company.
I have an unrooted Hero upgraded with RUU to the latest ROM.
Thanks
"Donut" has only just been released by Google, and is currently only available for the Dream and the Magic. Importantly, Google was responsible for the OS builds on both of these devices, whereas HTC was responsible for the build on the Hero. There's probably little point trying to ask HTC as the people in "support" don't seem to know much, and at this point no one can even tell us when the Hero kernel source will become available.
My guess is that we'll see the kernel source released long before an HTC Donut release for the Hero. Once we get that I'm sure someone in this community will cook up a Donut ROM for us, again long before HTC does!
Regards,
Dave
hasn't htc already released donut for some developer g1 devices on their webpage?
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
hasn't htc already released donut for some developer g1 devices on their webpage?
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Yes... for the Dream (aka TMobile G1) and Magic.
Donut on G2 Touch
Apparantly HTC has released a new ROM for the T-Mobile G2 Touch.
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/help-and-support/index?page=home&cat=SOFTWAREDOWNLOADS&tab=2
Can anybody confirm that this is the Donut update for the G2?
No it isn't "new". It's just the T-Mobile UK version of the 2.73 ROM that most of us already have.
Regards,
Dave
Official HTC response
I send an email to the HTC customer desk asking about this, this is the response I got:
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New Response From [ Pete (Europe Support (Tech)) ]
It will be released at some point yes, but we need to test it and possibly update the applications on
the phone to make sure they work on 1.6 before it is released for the hero. i am sure it won;t be
long.
best regards,
HTC Europe Support
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So it seems they want to make sure that Sense and their MS Exchange etc integration will work smoothly on donut b4 relasing it to the masses.
That is good news. Apparantly there are some issues with Donut on the G1. A friend of me has a lot of 3G connection problems and can't seem to make a VPN connection to an Astaro firewall.
seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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The Sprint Hero will ship with 1.5 patched for CDMA support. We are all in this together.
-Andy in Indy
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seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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People aren't knowing what they are talking about...the Sprint ADP page states that it ships with 1.5...not 1.6.
i picked up the sprint hero today. it shipped with 1.5
well the tattoo comes with 1.6 already installed, so it is feasible that it won't be long. I guess they just have to re-write some of it for the chipset in the hero, cos the tattoo uses a different qualcomm processor.
i really can't imagine it will take too long.
The reason there is a difference in release time is because the G1/Mt3G/G2/Magic, etc are all "with Google" phones while the Hero is a custom Android device from HTC which means we must wait for HTC while those phones get their updates from Google.
According to htc via twitter (http://twitter.com/htc), it says:-
I know many of you want more info on a 1.6 update for the Hero. I unfortunately can't say anything...yet. I will update when I can. Promise!
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So, at least something is happening and could be having a rom update with 1.6 rom soon. Fingers cross!
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The reason there is a difference in release time is because the G1/Mt3G/G2/Magic, etc are all "with Google" phones while the Hero is a custom Android device from HTC which means we must wait for HTC while those phones get their updates from Google.
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The G2 is a Hero - not a "with Google" phone.
Take a look at this article.
http://androidandme.com/2009/12/pho..._campaign=Feed:+androidandme+(Android+and+Me)
So.. this would really get us close to a custom Hero 2.X ROM?? (beacuse of drivers and chipset compatiblitiy)... right??
great
well this is great news as i left a moto droid for the eris however i really liked 2.0. The only thing i am a little worried about though is that os 1.6 can now run googles maps with the turn by turn navigation.... I hope they dont screw us over by just giving us 1.6 and not 2.0 or 2.1.... i guess we will have to wait and see
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well this is great news as i left a moto droid for the eris however i really liked 2.0. The only thing i am a little worried about though is that os 1.6 can now run googles maps with the turn by turn navigation.... I hope they dont screw us over by just giving us 1.6 and not 2.0 or 2.1.... i guess we will have to wait and see
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I agree, after reading the article again the same thought crossed my mind
I understand the worry about 1.6 but in all honesty, that would be stupid. The Eris came out AFTER the Hero and they have a 2.1 Hero rom in development for release. I don't see HTC being so foolish as to release 1.6 for Eris.
So, I spoke to a tech and they said there will be two updates in the upcoming months. One is scheduled for the 11 of this month(same day for a Droid update) and one is for the 22nd of January. He cold not really see what was planned for the 22nd update but he said the update on the 11th will see a few bug fixes. The few mentioned were the clock and weather widget taking up more battery that suppose to, something relating to google sync, a browser related on and a settings related one. Not sure how really accurate this is, but it sounds positive.
Maybe others can call vzw tech support and ask around
You either got a one in a million smart tech guy or he is completely lying to you. I hope the first description applies not the last as I own an Eris myself. We could try calling tech and telling them that we are having problems in the areas listed above and see what they say to either confirm or deny this. Personally mine is fine, although any battery conservation is great, I could wait until 2.x to come to me. I just really want one of these updates to have a hole that we can find so we can get root.
well he said that is what the comp records said for the updates...
I think the Eris wont get 2.x anytime soon. Too me it looks like Verizon wants 2.0 exclusive to the Droid. See how they point out
Currently, our developers have to work with the carriers to determine when and if a ROM upgrade will be available for any of their branded models.
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just a thought
Well I spoke to another tech support person today and they said it looks like the update on 22nd of January may be 2.x update for the Eris. I hope he is right. HTC tech support also told me the Eris will get a few updates in a coming months.
Seems like it's time to choose an unoffcial ROM. Suggestions are welcome folks.
Unfortunately HTC also told us that the Magic won’t be getting an Android 2.1 update.
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http://androidcommunity.com/android-2-1-htc-hero-update-coming-by-march-2010-20100216/
And...what about 2.0??
That is inconsistent with the official statements from Rogers, the Canadian phone company: http://androidforums.com/rogers/33450-rogers-magic-get-senseui-2-1-dream-only-gets-sense-ui.html
Roger's spokeperson is on record to saying that the Rogers Magic will be getting 2.1 by mid year.
visitador02 said:
That is inconsistent with the official statements from Rogers, the Canadian phone company: http://androidforums.com/rogers/33450-rogers-magic-get-senseui-2-1-dream-only-gets-sense-ui.html
Roger's spokeperson is on record to saying that the Rogers Magic will be getting 2.1 by mid year.
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I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
decodecoding said:
I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
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I am sure that it will, given that various Rogers spoke persons (including RogersMary) have promised this upgrade. Also HTC did say so too: http://androidforums.com/rogers/10647-rogers-dream-1-6-update-23.html#post235970
The only caveat is that it will most likely come with another perfected SPL. As shown with the latest Sense upgrade, it seems no developers are willing to spend time trying to find a way to root the phone once it has the official rom. I advice anyone who has a rooted phone not to upgrade to any future official rom, but wait until a chef provides a rooted version.
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I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
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We will get 2.1 + Sense UI. If we don't Canadians will probably have an outrage for being lied to again.
This is hear-say, but after visiting the local TMO Store last night, the HTC Rep had come in and said there was going to be an Eclair update for coming at the end of Feb. This was said to be a 2.0 OTA Update and no mentioning of 2.1.
Personally I don't believe that site. Why would htc abandon a product they launched 6 months ago? They kept updating the G1 for over a year.
We know for sure the Hero will get 2.1 (HTC tweeted it today)
http://twitter.com/htc/status/9197263393
They haven't tweeted about the Magic but other news sources have indicated the Magic will receive 2.x in Q2 this year.
If we don't get an official release (which I think is unlikely) then I bet we could use bits from the official rom to improve the existing AOSP roms, since the hardware is so similar.
Lets not get too upset and all go and buy nexus ones just yet ...
Maybe they are talking about the US 32B version of the Magic? Rogers 32A version has almost twice the memory as the 32B.
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Maybe they are talking about the US 32B version of the Magic? Rogers 32A version has almost twice the memory as the 32B.
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50% more actually not double.
Again, like I was saying HTC themselves promised Android 2.1 + Sense UI for the Rogers HTC Magic.
At least from that you can expect everyone else with a 32A device to be able to use a cooked ROM based on that official RUU.
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50% more actually not double.
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hehehe ... was that a serious comment?
Sounds good to me. Time to call retentions and see whats up cause I only extended my phone on the promise of 2.1. If it isn't coming time to get them to cancel my account.
Ah, OK, so it makes sense now. Seems like Rogers 32A will get the update and all the rest with Vodafone 32B will have to start thinking about N1 if we want 2.1....
So sad...
Well not really, when the 32A gets the official update we'll be able to port those builds to the 32B, as they are the same inside apart from the RAM differences. The drivers we need to get eclair running nicely will be in those builds so we have nothing to worry about. The best roms are always on XDA anyway, rather than from the network providers.
Anyway besides all that I still think we'll get an official update for the 32B Magic.
There were a lot of stories at the beginning of this year about the Magic getting Eclair.
http://home.leakdroid.com/2010/01/htc-magic-to-get-android-2-0-then-2-1/
I fail to see why HTC would make this for Rogers, and not release it to their own customers.
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I fail to see why HTC would make this for Rogers, and not release it to their own customers.
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Because Canadians are more mellow (pushier?)
Hiding now.
I hope you are right guys.
Thanks for the info.
I was at a T-Mobile store today. The rep says 2.1 will be released by the end of the month for myTouch 1.2, not sure about original myTouch.
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Personally I don't believe that site. Why would htc abandon a product they launched 6 months ago? They kept updating the G1 for over a year.
We know for sure the Hero will get 2.1 (HTC tweeted it today)
http://twitter.com/htc/status/9197263393
They haven't tweeted about the Magic but other news sources have indicated the Magic will receive 2.x in Q2 this year.
If we don't get an official release (which I think is unlikely) then I bet we could use bits from the official rom to improve the existing AOSP roms, since the hardware is so similar.
Lets not get too upset and all go and buy nexus ones just yet ...
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If you re check this Twitter account, you'll see he specifically says Rogers customers will get 2.1, meaning the 32a magic
Wow, this is GREAT news; I can't wait!
So has anyone heard or can confirm any more of this rumor about there being a "Time bomb" in the leaked version of 2.1?? Or is this just someone's doomsday prediction?
Your thoughts?
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So has anyone heard or can confirm any more of this rumor about there being a "Time bomb" in the leaked version of 2.1?? Or is this just someone's doomsday prediction?
Your thoughts?
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My thoughts? You can't downgrade. Surely there could be a time bomb in place. I don't think there is a time bomb, but maybe HTC will make the official 2.1 one version lower so the bootloader doesn't pass the main version check. That's just why I stayed on 1.5.
Software Upgrade for ERIS wil be 2.0
03-07-2010 01:01 PM
I just talked with HTC today and they confirmed that the new upgrade for the ERIS will be the 2.0..... Not the 2.1 as has been hoped for. It will be offered any day now and can be downloaded off the HTC site or over the air.
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Ok, I may have opened my mouth just long enough to change feet. I just got off the phone with HTC, and the young lady on the other end ASSURED ME that the Eris release of Android 2.0 would definitely be out by the end of this month. She also said it would subsequently be replaced by 2.1, but couldn't give a timeframe for when that would happen. So, in case you thought the wait was over...think again. Go figure. That 2.1 patch is looking better all the time.
This was posted on the verizon forums, the way it's going we may never get to 2.1, even though they say we will. Ohhh decisions decisions. LOL
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Software Upgrade for ERIS wil be 2.0
03-07-2010 01:01 PM
I just talked with HTC today and they confirmed that the new upgrade for the ERIS will be the 2.0..... Not the 2.1 as has been hoped for. It will be offered any day now and can be downloaded off the HTC site or over the air.
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Ok, I may have opened my mouth just long enough to change feet. I just got off the phone with HTC, and the young lady on the other end ASSURED ME that the Eris release of Android 2.0 would definitely be out by the end of this month. She also said it would subsequently be replaced by 2.1, but couldn't give a timeframe for when that would happen. So, in case you thought the wait was over...think again. Go figure. That 2.1 patch is looking better all the time.
This was posted on the verizon forums, the way it's going we may never get to 2.1, even though they say we will. Ohhh decisions decisions. LOL
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If this is true there are going to be some very unhappy people on here that wont be able to wait until eris gets rooted.
Don't worry about a bug or virus if you D/Led the first couple of versions of the leaked 2.1 as for any other versions I can't confirm but you can run a MD5 check and there is a result in the 2.1 leak thread that it should match. For the last time we are not getting 2.0. (Well probably not the last but a guy can hope)
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If this is true there are going to be some very unhappy people on here that wont be able to wait until eris gets rooted.
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It's been WELL confirmed that all android devices are moving to 2.1, not 2.0.
Not saying I agree or even believe the posts, just thought it was interesting. It's not saying we won't get 2.1 at all, just delayed. Who knows
Yeah, I have to side with tdavis on this. Think about it: we currently have a release-key-signed, Verizon-branded 2.1 firmware that looks to be pretty close to completion. (Maybe not three-weeks-close, but pretty close!) At this stage, there are very few options that make any business sense involving 2.0. It would mean that the team spent valuable resources bringing the Eris up to an older firmware version, making the Eris the only device in HTC's lineup using 2.0. On top of that, we know that Sense-enabled builds of 2.1 exist on the Bravo, meaning that component of the software is 2.1-ready as well. Barring some kind of internal mismanagement or malfunction at HTC, we will be getting an official 2.1 build.
Apple lawsuit
Does anyone think the lawsuit against HTC will delay the official release of 2.1 or even the Nexus One to Verizon? If it goes to court, Apple could force them to hold the release until the software is "patched".
Most of your Customer Service/Tech Support agents in call centers would not know the difference between 2.0 and 2.1. The build numbers dont matter to most people, 2.0, 2.1... there isn't much perks that I can see right now from having 2.1 over 2.0 anyway...
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Does anyone think the lawsuit against HTC will delay the official release of 2.1 or even the Nexus One to Verizon? If it goes to court, Apple could force them to hold the release until the software is "patched".
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Only if the injunction to stop distribution is successful (10% likelihood?), and even then, we won't see that for months if not years. I don't think it will have much bearing on the N1's march to Verizon.
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Software Upgrade for ERIS wil be 2.0
03-07-2010 01:01 PM
I just talked with HTC today and they confirmed that the new upgrade for the ERIS will be the 2.0..... Not the 2.1 as has been hoped for. It will be offered any day now and can be downloaded off the HTC site or over the air.
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Ok, I may have opened my mouth just long enough to change feet. I just got off the phone with HTC, and the young lady on the other end ASSURED ME that the Eris release of Android 2.0 would definitely be out by the end of this month. She also said it would subsequently be replaced by 2.1, but couldn't give a timeframe for when that would happen. So, in case you thought the wait was over...think again. Go figure. That 2.1 patch is looking better all the time.
This was posted on the verizon forums, the way it's going we may never get to 2.1, even though they say we will. Ohhh decisions decisions. LOL
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Unfortunately I can confirm that this is in fact true. I was speaking with one of Verizon Wireless' main testers this past week and said person let it slip that the Eris update will indeed be Android 2.0. Unfortunately I can't give any more details as that friend of mine shut up very quickly after they let that one slip, although I can confirm the 2.0 update will be coming sometime within the month, or as they put it "The update is an extremely high priority that it be released in the very near future."
I got some droid confirmations with that statement, so I know that person isnt bullshitting anything, but at this time that's all I've got.
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Most of your Customer Service/Tech Support agents in call centers would not know the difference between 2.0 and 2.1. The build numbers dont matter to most people, 2.0, 2.1... there isn't much perks that I can see right now from having 2.1 over 2.0 anyway...
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^^THIS^^
Technically 2.1 is 2.0 right?.. to the untrained eye.
Most people think of it as 2.1 is just an update to 2.0 when really it is more of its own thing than it is an extension of 2.0. So, I could see SOME KIND of confusion being made that it doesn't really matter to someone saying you're getting 2.0, 2.0.1, or 2.1.
I believe it would be much easier if they went the route of naming them against their API level in the SDK to avoid confusion.
In which case 2.1 would be Android 7 and everyone can go "oooh! Should I have Android 7 with my Windows 7 laptop and my 7 Mbps connection with 7 iced coffees in my BMW 7 Series!?!?!?"
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^^THIS^^
Technically 2.1 is 2.0 right?.. to the untrained eye.
Most people think of it as 2.1 is just an update to 2.0 when really it is more of its own thing than it is an extension of 2.0. So, I could see SOME KIND of confusion being made that it doesn't really matter to someone saying you're getting 2.0, 2.0.1, or 2.1.
I believe it would be much easier if they went the route of naming them against their API level in the SDK to avoid confusion.
In which case 2.1 would be Android 7 and everyone can go "oooh! Should I have Android 7 with my Windows 7 laptop and my 7 Mbps connection with 7 iced coffees in my BMW 7 Series!?!?!?"
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They were 100% clear that the build would NOT be 2.1. My guess is that its a modified 2.0.1 build running sense (Which I certainly wouldnt complain about, it'd be easier to port to my droid =P)
Verizon Wireless was having serious problems with Vanilla 2.1 running on the Droid, to the point where they are having trouble finalizing a build in lab because the main testing build has so many problems. All of the issues the Droid got rid of came back in 2.1, GPS/Wifi/Auto-focus/etc. This probably translated over to the build the Eris was using, which is why 2.1 will be an eventuality for you guys, but it seems 2.0/2.0.1 is the near future.
Hey maybe it will be 2.0 or 2.0.1. Maybe we will be able to use M7 or some other exploit that has been patched when we get it.
It may be a step back but it could end up being a step forward also.
Indeed. Just figured I'd give you guys the FYI. The faster you guys get a rooted eris, the faster I have Sense fully working on my droid! =P
It doesnt really matter at this point I have 2.1!
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It doesnt really matter at this point I have 2.1!
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No no... we all have "2.1"
exactly!!!
Yeah, but what happens if 2.0.1 gets rooted quickly and 2.1 gets pushed to the side? Then you're stuck with a phone you cant return to verizon without telling them you've voided your warranty and no root access that the community enjoys.
The big ol' unsourced, unconfirmed, who-knows-if-it's-true rumor of the past week or so has been that Android 2.3 -- Gingerbread -- will be announced/released/something today. It's just about lunchtime, and no sign of anything sweet yet -- though as you can see from the Google analytics above, it looks like it's still pinging around out there.
Will we see it today? Dunno. Will we see it tomorrow? Dunno. Are our fingers crossed? Absofrigginlutely.
http://www.androidcentral.com/gingerbread-coming-today-its-still-pinging
YES PLEASE !
I'm excited to see how it is, no fingers crossed since I'll be waiting for Sprint to push it .
Cyanogenmod will push it before sprint. Our evos are sense devices, so it will take htc some time to get sense on it and sprint.... luckily we have cyanogen
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Cyanogenmod will push it before sprint. Our evos are sense devices, so it will take htc some time to get sense on it and sprint.... luckily we have cyanogen
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This. Although I'm going to be conflicted between running Cyanogenmod with Android 2.3 but no 4G and the fact that a technician is coming to my work tomorrow to install a Sprint 4G repeater
Damn.... hopefully cyanogen will have 4g done by the time he compiles 2.3
Well I guess the new OTA update released today has something to do with it...
Posted from my EVO 4G running Azrael 2.4 with Dell Stage
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Well I guess the new OTA update released today has something to do with it...
Posted from my EVO 4G running Azrael 2.4 with Dell Stage
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new ota???
Remember the great modders here beat HTC to releasing 2.2 with sense here! I really wouldn't doubt they won't do it with 2.3 also.
I don't think it is coming out today. Wouldn't the employees release it during their normal shift hours 7-3 or whatever. That is just my thought lol I think they will release it tomorrow when apple releases their upgrades ios 4.2
Drewmungus said:
Remember the great modders here beat HTC to releasing 2.2 with sense here! I really wouldn't doubt they won't do it with 2.3 also.
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you wont see a 2.3 with "sense" for a while. HTC is too busy pushing the new "sense" out. U may get a 2.3 "sense" leak by Feb. or March.
Man i wish it came out yesterday :|. Well let's hope its well worth the wait.
oh well for that!! lol.
wouldve been nice if they at least gave us a teaser screenshot or a bit of information to hold us over.. dang..
I don't know why people always get so down on HTC so far they have been great with pushing updates. If an update is coming I don't think it will take 3 to 4 months. Some thought Froyo was going to take a long time too and we got it on a few weeks. If your going to speculate how about speculating that the cup is half full.
From watching all of the handset manufacturers out there HTC is by far and away the fastest to provide updates to their phones.
Samsung still doesn't have 2.2 and Motorola isn't that fast either.
Is there anywhere there is a guarantee that the EVO will be getting the next update?
My guess is yes mainly because it is still Sprint's best Android phone.
Tuffgong4 said:
My guess is yes mainly because it is still Sprint's best Android phone.
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It's THE BEST phone.
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