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Ask NerdGirl: Hands Free Eventually. Don’t Oversleep. Will I Get In Trouble?

On a side note, before I get started, I just updated my friend, Alan's, Samsung Moment to 2.1 using the instructions I found on Sprints website (we have a guide to update Samsung Moment too). It's nice enough, but I still love my Eris. Ask NerdGirl Android Questions today are regarding Android and complete hands-free support, louder alarm ringtones, and DROID Eris official OTA update...Read Full Article

How to Update Samsung Moment with Android 2.1

Sprint has not officially announced the update but the official update is on their website. We updated one of our Samsung Moments and wanted to present a quick and easy guide so you avoid the pitfalls we had in updating to the latest Android 2.1 update 1 software.Read Full Article

Sprint HTC Hero Android 2.1 update 1 Leaked

Sprint won't so somebody will, I did and maybe you will too! After countless missed release dates for the Android 2.1 update 1 release for the HTC Hero, a leaked version has made its way on the Internet. The leak is named RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.27.651.5_R_signed_release and is said to have all the bells and whistles of an official ROM update.Read Full Article

Samsung Moment Finally gets Android 2.1 Update from Sprint

After push backs with many other phones anticipating the new Android 2.1 software. There is an official update for the Samsung Moment at Sprint's support website. This will NOT be an over-the-air update, you have to get it yourself, it will require wiping your phone, plus you must visit Sprint's support site for detailed instructions to do it yourself. Sucks as many Moment owners won't have a clue they can get the update via a notification unless they find out on Android sites like ours.Read Full Article

HTC DROID Eris Android 2.1 Update Coming Soon! What New Updates to Expect

HTC DROID Eris owners can rejoice as Verizon will be releasing the software update to Android 2.1 soon! However it comes at a cost as the update will Wipe your phone. So be sure to backup your information you may want to save like SMS text messages, call logs, apps, and contacts (try WaveSecure for SMS and call logs, try AppManager for apps, and your Gmail account automatically backs up Contacts). This will alleviate some of the frustration of outdated software and fragmentation in the market. Below are key highlights of what new updates DROID Eris should receive coming from Android 1.5 to...Read Full Article

What’s New in HTC Hero Android 2.1 Update

Sprint reportedly plans to release an Android 2.1 upgrade to the HTC Hero May 7th. We've listed what's new in android 2.1 when Verizon finally released the update for the Motorola DROID recently. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates like the one planned are typically done in waves over the span of a few weeks.Read Full Article

Hero Updated to Android 2.1 May 7th?

Time goes by so slowly for those who wait... that adage has never been more true for those of us sporting the Hero from Sprint. Since the release of Android 2.1 and the quick update of the Moto DROID, a lot of spectators where wondering when the update would trickle down our way. Especially since Sprint has promised the update to their current two Android devices the Samsung Moment and HTC Hero.Read Full Article

Android 2.2 and Counting

Google is reportedly in the testing phase of its new OS update Android 2.2 code name Froyo (for Frozen Yogurt). Android is moving very fast at becoming the elite OS for the smart phone mobile world. Version 2.2 is set to address Android fragmentation, which would make it possible to update OS components without having to wipe out the current firmware.Read Full Article

Google Maps Navigation Now Available in the UK

Android smartphone users in the U.K. will be thrilled this morning as their phones received an update that allows Google Maps Navigation, free turn-by-turn navigation app atop Google Maps for Android 1.6 phones. Sorry HTC Magic owners, you will be out of luck until you receive an update.Read Full Article

Leak Alert: Motorola Devour Receiving Update

According to leaked documents Motorola Devour owners can expect a maintenance update fixing Device Performance, Email and Calendar, and Audio. It will not be the latest Android 2.1 update as it is still “under evaluation”. Here is what’s in the updateRead Full Article

Update: Motorola Android Schedule

Seems Motorola has updated their moving target schedule again for Android 2.1 software updates on some Milestone, Backflip, Cliq, Cliq XT, and Dext phones. The Devour is still under evaluation unfortunately. Some of the backlog is dependent on the user country as well. Take a look at the screenshot to see the current schedule...Read Full Article

Android Cupcake Update: The Official Word

According to an announcement by T-Mobile's Product Development and Public Relations departments, a message approved by Google sent via email to Will (T-Mobile Forums Administrator), the Cupcake update will not be released to the general public and T-Mobile will keep us posted when software updates will be released. Below is an excerpt of the emailRead Full Article

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