HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless

by Antonio Wells Nov 12, 2009 6:59 AM – 20 Comments

While launching the praised Motorola DROID, Verizon also launched the HTC Droid Eris (HTC Hero) with HTC Sense user interface adding an awesome customization to the Android OS. The only drawback I noticed was that this phone debuted with Android version 1.5 while DROID debuted with 2.0 and all other network carriers are running 1.6. This means DROID Eris is lacking Quick Search Box, VPN, new version of Android Market, among other features. However it’s noted that an over the air update will hit this phone soon!

Below are technical specs for the HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless:

Operating System	Google Android (Cupcake) Version 1.5
Processor	Qualcomm® MSM7600™, 528MHz
Internal Memory	512MB ROM / 288MB RAM
Display	3.2-inch 320 x 480 HVGA Resolution Capacitive Touch Screen
Technology	CDMA: Dual-band 800/1900MHz, CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEVDO rev. A
Email	Support for Office Outlook Mobile® and Microsoft Exchange® with Direct Push
Dimensions	4.45” (L) x 2.19” (W) x .51” (T)
Weight	4.23 ounces
Battery	1300 mAh Li-on Talk time: 214 min Standby: 373 hrs (The above are subject to network and phone usage)
Speakerphone	Mono (15113.5 mm)
Built-in Camera	5.0 MP w/ Auto Focus
Audio/Video	MIDI, M4A, QCP, AMR, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, WMA, MP3, EVRC-B MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV
I/O Interface	Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for stereo wireless headsets, WiFi®: IEEE 802.11b/g
Expansion	microSD™ memory card slot
Device Navigation	Ultra slim bar type phone with capacitive touch display, end/power button, send, home, menu, back/clear button, search, volume keys, TrackBall
Antenna	Internal antenna
In-Box Content	Phone, 8GB SD Card, Standard Battery (1300mAh), A/C Charger, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide (link to UM), Safety Brochure, Warranty Card

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20 Comments

By chris on November 12, 2009 at 8:37 am:

um, i think those specs are wrong. 1) why would an HTC ship with MOTOblur? 2) the phone doesn’t have a slide out keyboard…

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- By Android Tapp on November 12, 2009 at 10:22 am:
  
  @Chris and @Ben Thanks for catching that, it was an error on our part. The phone specs and information is now corrected.
  
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By Ben Wilson on November 12, 2009 at 8:43 am:

You published the specs for the the Motorola T-Moblie Cliq. It is not even close to the specs for the Droid Eris. The Eris is an HTC product and being such comes with HTC’s own SenseUI, much like the HTC Hero. Motoblur is a product of Motorola and is shipped on Motorola products,not HTC. In fact, Verizon doesn’t even carry a Motoblur product yet, but rumors are that it will in the first quarter of 2010.

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By r4i kaart on November 18, 2009 at 4:19 am:

Slim form factor,Beautiful screen,Customizable
Verizon – but NOT loaded with Verizon proprietary stuff (like VZ Cast etc)

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- By LDDR on January 25, 2010 at 2:34 am:
  
  You don’t need V Cast. All the apps are basically free. And if not free, then CHEAP. Everything that had to do with V Cast is out the window involving this phone, wouldn’t you agree?
  
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By Arthur on December 14, 2009 at 8:23 pm:

I can’t figure out how to get ahome for my phone. I searched the market, and scanned the barcode on this website. Very frustrating.

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- By Android Tapp on December 15, 2009 at 7:48 am:
  
  Click these links on your Android phone:
  
  Paid App: market://search?q=pname:mobi.bbase.ahome
  
  Free App: market://search?q=pname:mobi.bbase.ahomelite
  
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By Ash on January 23, 2010 at 8:55 pm:

Those links won’t work for me, and it says aHome lite won’t work for the Eris?

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By sdb1147 on February 18, 2010 at 3:30 pm:

Just got my ERIS from Verizon. I’m not an expert on using this droid phone by any means, so I’ll be asking lots of questions.

Is there an app that can change the digital clock on the home screen, or is there already something built into the phone in order to make a change?

Thanks.

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- By Stacey on March 12, 2010 at 6:28 am:
  
  On the home screen, press the + option (next to “phone”), click HTC Widget, then click clock. You can scroll left and right to select a new clock style.
  
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By tstroup97 on February 23, 2010 at 8:21 pm:

I’ve had my Eris for about 2 weeks now and I’m dying to know if there is some way to change the ringtone for text messages? I figured out how to change notification sounds but when I get a text it’s the same beeps. Any help???

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- By Android Tapp on February 23, 2010 at 9:09 pm:
  
  Yes you can, download an app called Rings Extended, which will allow you to set ring tones for anything other than the beeping sounds, but opens this up to MP3s on your phone.
  
  See this post http://www.androidtapp.com/new-to-android-welcome-to-android-advice/ #5 on how to do it
  
  Hope that helps!
  
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  - By M on March 28, 2010 at 1:28 pm:
    
    omg thanks. i had just bought like 15 ringtones and couldnt figure out how in the world to set them
    
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By LIN on April 30, 2010 at 10:19 am:

well, i was going to let my mom buy the droid eris phone for me and i just wanted to know whether or not the phone allows you to lock the screen when you are not using it

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- By Android Tapp on April 30, 2010 at 1:32 pm:
  
  Yes! Either you can lock it or it locks on its own if you set it. You can even “Pattern Lock” similar to password lock the phone.
  
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By n3rdg1rl on May 3, 2010 at 8:51 pm:

This is my favorite thing in the world right now. The Android version 1.5 was bothering me (there’s someone with a Moto Droid in my household and I was jealous.) I did install the official upgrade that hasn’t been pushed OTA yet and I love it even more now!! There is word that at the end of May this phone will be discontinued since the Incredible just arrived. Best Buy has it for $29.99 right now so if you were thinking about getting the Eris grab it now!

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By sally on May 9, 2010 at 4:01 pm:

i have the htc droid eris and you can say i am a big fan, it’s durable, fun, and easy. its more durable then the iphone, and it has less glitch’s. it may not have the best battery life, but it truely is a great phone with great features. i highly recomend. five stars *****

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By brittany on July 7, 2010 at 12:29 am:

i am trying to change text ringtones and notificaton ringtones, i cant figure it out?

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- By Antonio Wells on July 7, 2010 at 6:53 am:
  
  @brittany Typically you can open your Messaging app and go to Settings, find Notifications and Ringtones in that menu to change. However these will be only simple ringtones that come with your phone. If you’d like MP3′s stored on your SD Card as tones you would need an app Rings Extended for that.
  
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By ken chaison on September 7, 2010 at 1:18 am:

I’m disappointed with Verizon. My Verizon Droid Eris is still under warranty, less than a year old, and I found out that they are no longer making them and will not be supporting them with any additional upgrades. If I had known that, I would not have bought the phone to begin with. I liked the lighter and less bulky size, compared to the Motorola Droid and I did not need a slide out keyboard. I was told by the sales person that all the updates applied to the Moto Droid would eventually be applied to the Eris Droid. I think that is bait and switch. Verizon should make all Eris owners whole by offering us another phone if we want one. If I stay angry enough I may just switch to iPhone for my next phone.

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