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Will My Samsung Android Get Upgraded to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich? Yes! For Galaxy S2, Newer Galaxy Tabs & Galaxy Note

Samsung has planned to roll out the latest version of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) software on their later released devices and will start in the first quarter 2012. The following devices are included...Read Full Article

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Gets Major Update with Personal Service August 3rd

Samsung has teased us with a claimed major software for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with personal upgrade service Wednesday, August 3, 2011. If you're in New York, with your Tab, and at The Shops at Columbus Circle; stop by to get your tab personally updated from 1-6pm Eastern.Read Full Article

HTC Evo Update: Calendar fixes, Gmail account sync, No framerate restriction!

Sprint release an update from the HTC Evo on September 22nd (version 3.29.651.5) that included a few small features. On their support site, they only outline calendar and multiple gmail account sync fixes. Of course, the moment I saw the notification I jumped on the opportunity to download it. After the install, I notice the device's animations had become more fluid and faster. I downloaded the application called "FPS2D" to test the framerate which was originally blocked at 30 fps. Behold, I achieved an average of 53 frames per second during the test!Read Full Article

How to Get Android 2.2 Update for DROID X Now!

We learned recently the DROID X was officially getting the Android 2.1 Froyo update and the goodies it will bring like Adobe Flash in the web browser, automatic app updates, improved Exchange support and more (for a complete list of what's new in Android 2.2 see here). Don't want to wait for the over-the-air update Verizon will be pushing out and install Android 2.2 Froyo on DROID X now... there's a simple way to get it. Simply go to Settings » About phone » System updates to download the 68MB update file to install. Please note: you need the stock DROID X 2.1 Eclair ROM in order to easily do this update. Here's a guide to show you how to roll it back.Read Full Article

Droid X Users Finally Get Froyo

The wait is finally over. Verizon has posted on their support site information on the Froyo update. By the looks of it, the update should hit September 22nd for Droid X users. They've also included instructions on how to perform the update on your device.Read Full Article

How to Manually Install Android 2.2 on Verizon Motorola DROID

If you don't already know, Verizon is rolling out the latest Android software (version 2.2) to it's family of DROID phones this week. However if you don't want to wait on the official OTA (Over the Air) update you can manually download, install and reap the Froyo goodness of the latest software. Below we've included easy steps to manually update your Motorola DROID to Android 2.2:Read Full Article

HTC EVO 4G To Get 2.2 Update August 3rd!

Recently we posted how Verizon will be rolling out Froyo updates to their Droid family phones, one of them is the Incredible running Sense UI from HTC. Those who have an EVO from Sprint, such as my self, were seething when I found out how fast Verizon was rolling out Froyo updates; and again Sprint will be taking a lengthy time to update our Androids. You are familiar with this if you ever owned or own a Hero.Read Full Article

It’s Official Nexus One Now Getting Android 2.2 Froyo OTA Updates

For those of you who have grabbed the premature release of Android 2.2 for the Nexus One manual install, you'll be happy to know the official build will be rolled out to you over the air in an update soon. This build includes speed improvements, full Flash support in the web browser, ability to move apps to SD Card, for more read the full feature lists here.Read Full Article

Ask NerdGirl: Updates to 2.2 and Blocking All That Unwanted Data!

Ask NerdGirl Android Questions today are about updating Vodafone HTC Magic from 1.6, disabling background data, when will Android 2.2 be available for HTC Desire.Read Full Article

That Manual Install of Android 2.2 for Nexus One was Premature

A few weeks back we posted a guide and even download file on how to manually update your Nexus One to Android 2.2. Unfortunately that update was a bit premature and some Nexus One owners are experiencing issues, including this owner who's having trouble accessing some apps in the Market. :( This is why Google pulled the update from their servers. Hopefully all the kinks will be worked out soon and the official update will start rolling out.Read Full Article

Samsung Behold II will Only be Upgraded to Android 1.6

OK news and just plain sad news for Samsung Behold II owners who are running elder Android version 1.5 currently will only be able to receive the update to Android 1.6 (Donut) and no other future update. :( We've noticed Samsung drag their heels on updates and most phones are upgrading to Android 2.1 (Eclair) and we are on the cusp of Android 2.2 (Froyo) release. The update does offer some improvements like Swype keyboard, an improved Media Player, updated core Android applications, and improved Bluetooth capabilities.Read Full Article

How to Manually Install Android 2.2 on Nexus One

A few days ago Goggle officially announced Android 2.2 at Google I/O 2010 developers conference. There are reports of a few Nexus One owners receiving the automated update alert, however rollout is at a snails pace. If you're impatient and want Froyo now follow the steps below to manually update Nexus One to Android 2.2Read Full Article

Official Sprint HTC Hero Update to Android 2.1 is Here!

A few days back we told you about the Sprint HTC Hero leak of the latest Android 2.1 software, now we are happy to announce the official update is available on HTC's website with instructions on Sprint's website to perform the manual update themselves. We'll have a guide up shortly, but if you haven't updated from the old 1.5... now is the time to do so!Read Full Article

Got DROID Eris Update or Manually Installed Samsung Moment Update? What’s Your Opinion?

Many HTC DROID Eris owners are receiving the Android 2.1 update from Verizon while Samsung Moment owners have to manually download and install it from Sprint. Have you you been upgraded yet? We want to hear your feedback on the new software, whether your phone is snappier, has it been a pain, or even questions you may have (NerdGirl can answer them).Read Full Article

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