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Verizon Pushing Android 2.2 to Motorola Droid Next Week

Jul 30, 2010, 4:22 PM by Philip Berne

Owners of the Motorola Droid, the original Verizon Wireless Android smartphone, will start to see the Android 2.2 update on devices next week. Verizon Wireless has confirmed that FroYo will start rolling out to the Droid after the weekend. Coincidentally, the HTC Evo 4G on Sprint will also get an Android 2.2 update starting next Tuesday.

source: Verizon Wireless

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voyager1

Jul 31, 2010, 1:46 PM

Another 2.2 Inquiry very important

What changes will the 2.2 update bring compared to 2.1. Thanks
Also will it gives more themes and overall choices. Any input will help. Thanks everyone. And good luck to everyone with the Droid during this process.

bluecoyote

Android 2.2 brings r-a-d-i-c-a-l-l-y improved web browser performance, and a few other features such as WiFi hotspot. I don't know how many will make it to the Droid or Evo.

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Menno

Some of these things could change, but most of them haven't since the first release:

-Default of 5 homescreens/new launcher (app drawer) that has a button for phone/browser that will show up at the bottom of every screen.
-Dramatically improved we...
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Archer Bullseye

http://support.vzw.com/pdf/system_update/moto_droid.pdf »

The official list of updates and fixes with 2.2

vzwINCRED

Jul 30, 2010, 5:36 PM

Sniffle

What about my incredible. sniffle sniffle

evrodude

I have a source where you can snag a Froyo for Incredible but it is not official.

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Azeron

I'm finding it difficult to feel sorry for you. I WISH I had a Droid Incredible. Me? I'm "pimpin'" an LG VX8100 as my phone and an XV6900 as my tethering device. I'm sure you'd LOVE to trade. 🙄

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tjobrien21

Aug 2, 2010, 11:20 AM

So it sounds like the rumors of the DInc getting updated this week aren't coming true.

Wonder when, then? If 2.2 exists for the Evo, it's working with Sense. C'mon, VZ, support your 'flagship' model!

Azeron

The Droid X?

markj73

Jul 30, 2010, 5:48 PM

So what?

People that want Froyo 2.2 Already have it... Those that don't, is their choice... nice to see Verizon finally maybe, possibly trying to catch up with the rest of the Droid Users... lol

bluecoyote

1) Most people don't want to void the warranty on their $800.00-before-subsidy cell phone.

2) Most Android users don't root their phones.

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XMegadeathX

Jul 30, 2010, 4:30 PM

Now thats what im talking about!!!!

FINALLY i was hoping this update would come soon glad to hear its coming next week WOOHOO!!!

CRUSE4321

I couldn't agree with the excitement more!!!! I'm soooo excited. It's about time!

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Mr.Crackberry

Once again Sprint will be FIRST. 2.2 will be available to download on monday through wireless update. Ant the follwing day they will automatically push the update to the EVO's

markj73

Jul 30, 2010, 5:49 PM

So where is the link?

You say it's from verizon, so where is the link to their official announcement?

Jayshmay

http://support.vzw.com/how_to_use/droid_upgrade.html »

voyager1

Jul 30, 2010, 8:42 PM

Question about the 2.2 android update

Will this update be automatic to the phone? Or will I have to go down to verizon to get it flashed like we used to have to do with the dumbphones. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if I sound ignorant this is my first experience with a smartphone thanks.

wecivus

It will be automatic over the air download to your phone. you will be notified on you droid when it is avail.

Jayshmay

If the 2.2 update is similar to how 2.1 was, then likely it will be in the early AM hours, 12:30-1:00am-ish. Your battery will have to be more than 20%, it will take approximetly 10-12 minutes. When the update is finished, your Droid will restart and ...
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Jayshmay

Here's a screen shot of what the msg will look like when the update is sent to your Droid:

http://androidandme.com/2010/07/news/android-2-2-pus ... »...
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