I can’t think of the last time a device had an update planned even before the device went on sale, but you can thank all of the Google I/O attendees for this. In other words, pass out a few thousand phones and you’ll find out about any missed issues pretty darn fast. In this case, [...]

As we all already know over the weekend TechCrunch revealed that sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning he received an OTA of Android 2.2 aka “Froyo.” Well, shortly after, and I mean very shortly, the news had spread through the Android community well, like a BP oilspill. And into the early afternoon I [...]

Only two days have passed since Incredible was released and it’s already getting updated.  Phandroid has a before and after shot, clearly showing the build and software number has changed slightly. The update is unannounced, so it’s anyone’s guess what was the update was for. Based on issues reported on Verizon community forums however, there [...]

Anyone with a Nexus One knows they’re been dealing with a catch-22 situation. On paper, Nexus One can use up to 32GB MicroSD cards. The unfortunate reality however, is that a flaw in the system leaves owners unable to format any card size greater than 16GB.   While the issue could be overcome by simply [...]

Thanks to Phandroid for taking it out for us. According to Smartphone France, Nexus One will get a Major OTA update in upcoming days. Have a look on the translation of the post on the French site: If all goes well in the coming days to update the firmware for the Nexus One should be offered [...]

The peeps over at PhanDroid have reported that HTC have already announced an OTA Firmware Update is available for the HTC Desire.  Some people in the forums have been trying to get the update to install but it sounds like only the people with unlocked phones are able to get it.  Those of you who [...]

Speeddymon over on AllDroid.org has found way to modify the update.zip used to update your DROID to Androd 2.1 and give you root access in the process. All credit goes to the original Droid exploiter, Zinx Verituse. I got in contact with him after a tool on his site didn’t work properly for me, and [...]

According to David over at handhelditems.com, Sprint will be releasing the Android 2.1 Update for HTC Hero users within the next week. When speaking  with a Sprint associate via webchat asking just exactly when the update is to arrive, he then was helpful enough to post a direct quote stating that “The HTC Hero Android [...]

Good news Droid users. Verizon started the OTA 2.1 rollout today. There is in fact a schedule for the updates so don’t panic if your phone does not prompt to update immediately. Below is the release from Verizon. ” Starting 03/30/2010, Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for the DROID by [...]

“My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it’s pretty serious.” ~ From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. With all the supposed and speculated 2.1 update release dates going around, is anyone [...]

Sounds like we have a date for the official Android 2.1 update for the Motorola DROID.  According to the guys over at AndroidCentral, the Motorola DROID Android 2.1 update will start rolling out on Thursday 18th March at Noon (EDT). The roll out will be done in 250,000 user batches. No information on how frequently [...]

Some people who own a G1 on the TMobile network may notice a update, here’s what a TMobile Rep had to say: We are aware some T-Mobile G1 and T-Mobile myTouch 3G customers have received an over-the-air update. It was sent to a small, controlled pilot and is not yet available to all customers. The [...]

Let me  just start off by saying, this is NOT the update G1 owners have been patiently waiting for. Instead, it’s a minor update exactly like the one the original myTouch 3G received earlier this month. The Android 1.6 update (DMD64) OTA is rolling out starting today, February 26th, and will gradually make it to the masses [...]

Considering over 80% of our readers with Android phones are running an outdated version of the operating system, I think most of you will find this interesting. There has been some confusion over which phones would receive an Android 2.1 update and I am partially to blame. I authored a post way back in August [...]

Motorola has released a CLIQ Update, putting the CLIQ at version 1.3.18. Okay, so it’s not Android 2.1 but still there are some goodies in this update. If you didn’t get the OTA just yet, don’t fret too much because as always this update will come as an OTA and roll-out a bit at a [...]