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Apparently the HTC Thunderbolt will be getting an Android 2.3 Gingerbread update soon.  Many Thunderbolt users have been contacting HTC about all of the issues this phone has been having since its release and one of these users got a promising response.

Dear Adam XXXXX,

I understand how important it is for your Thunderbolt to function properly and I apologize that you have been experiencing rebooting of the device. HTC and Verizon are aware of this issue and an update will be released soon that will address the reboot issue, and bring the Gingerbread 2.3 upgrade on board, as well as several other enhancements. Although I don’t have an official release date to provide you, this update will be released soon. Please monitor our website for further information as the release date moves closer.To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Sincerely,
Jessica
HTC
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This means not only a fix for the reboot issue on the Thunderbolt but finally Gingerbread as well.  With all the issues this phone has had I would think that this comes as nothing but good news.  Of course there is no estimated release date for the update at this point but it is coming just the same.

We had a Thunderbolt to test for only a short time and love the phone although every time any stress was put on it we had one issue or another.  We were impressed by the phone as a whole but usability was its huge fault.

Currently the Atrix 4G Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) Update is slated for a July 2011 release.  AT&T and Motorola after testing the Gingerbread build for a few weeks now have very few bugs to finish fixing.  The new update will have a few changes to your Motorola Atrix 4G.

Atrix 4G Update will Include:

While Atrix users wont be getting the current 2.3.4 update this is a huge plus for Atrix users.  Finally one of the most powerful smartphones available to date will get a little closer to the function it is capable of.

Let us know how you like your Atrix or what you think of the update that will be OTA in July.

 

Sony Ericsson has promised the Gingerbread update for their Xperia X10 that will be available very soon. We can see how close it is to release by their release of the following video.

Its nice to see the Xperia X10 keeping up with the competition. Sony has been a slow mover in the past when it comes to their android devices although it looks like things have changed. We thank Sony Ericsson for releasing this Video.

The Motorola Droid 2 update version 4.5.600.A956.Verizon.en.US now updates your phone to the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.  The update is now available via your phones update software.

Droid 2 Enhancements:

+ Download Manager App:

+ App and Power Management Details:

+ Multi-Touch Key-Chording:

+ Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality:

+ New User Interface and Color Scheme:

+ Dock Icons:

+ App Groups:

+ Security:

+ Updated Calendar Options:

You can update your phone by going to: Settings -> About phone -> System updates and checking for new updates.

 

HTC Sensation 4G

HTC Sensation 4G

Manufacturer
HTC

Carriers
Vodafone UK
T-Mobile USA

Compatible networks
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS/HSPA
850/1700  or 2100/1900 MHz
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps
HSUPA 5.76 Mbps

First released
May 19, 2011

Dimensions
126.1(W) × 65.4(H) × 11.3 mm(D) (4.96×2.57×0.44 in respectively)

Weight
148 g (5.2 oz)

Operating system
Android 2.3 Gingerbread

CPU
Dual-Core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 (Snapdragon)

GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 220

Memory
768 MB RAM

Storage
1 GB

Removable storage
8 GB microSD 2.0 (supports up to 32 GB)

Battery
1520 mAh Li-ion

Data inputs
A-GPS
Ambient light sensor
Digital compass
G-sensor
Gyroscope
Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
Proximity sensor

Display
4.3 in (110 mm) capacitive S-LCD
Gorilla glass touch screen
qHD (540×960) resolution at 256.15 PPI

Rear camera
8 megapixel (3264×2448)
autofocus
dual LED flash

Front camera
VGA fixed focus color camera (0.3 megapixel)

Connectivity
3.5 mm TRRS connector
Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
FM stereo receiver (87.5-108 MHz) with RDS
Micro USB 2.0 (5-pin) port with Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

Other
USB and Wi-Fi tethering
HTC Sense v3.0 user interface

EVO 4G owners will be excited to hear that their phones will finally get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.  June 6 will see the 4.22.651.2 update deployed across Sprints Now Network.

Fixes included in the 4.22.651.2 EVO 4G update are:

While June 6th is less than a week away you can perform a manual update starting on June 3rd.  Thank you Sprint for allowing us to get this update on our own before the official OTA Update.

To Manually Update your HTC EVO 4G:

We look forward to seeing Gingerbread on one of the most popular phones on Sprints Network.  We all know this phone will run Gingerbread to its fullest ability.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread has only been out for a few months and it seems that some lucky Droid X users are receiving the update.  Those of you Droid X users that haven’t already received this Gingerbread update don’t worry your just not part of the test release.  According to other sources once Motorola has determined the update for Droid X is rolled out successfully with no bugs ( or very few bugs :) ) everyone else will get this update in phases.

There was no official release date that we found anywhere with Motorola although we have found a few locations that have mentioned this including Android Central.

Manually check for the update on your Motorola Droid X:

  1. Press your Home button to get to your Android home screen.
  2. Press your Menu button.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select About.
  5. Select System Updates.

If you start receiving anything, be sure let us know so we can report on it here to others interested in hearing more about this update.

UPDATE: All Droid X owners should be getting the Gingerbread update now

Sharp has announced it is not the first clamshell Android but it’s the first one that features Autostereoscopic 3D. It’s called the Sharp Aquos phone the Hybrid 007SH.  It also has a 16 megapixel camera with HD video recording, a micro-HDMI port, Blu Ray recorder connectivity and a lot more. This one’s Japan-only for the time being.  Flip phones have never been so sweet.

Aquos Hybrid 007SH Features Full Spec listing:

We are interested to see how this phone does and when it will be available in the US.

 

The Motorola Droid X2 has just been released and has already been rooted.  Most of you haven’t even received your device yet and will be able to root it the day you get it.  These days I can’t imagine that any device will be locked down enough that the Android community can’t root it.

The method used to root the device wasen’t even created for it but does the job.  Gingerbreak was created to root phones running the leaked Gingerbread platform.  The great part about all of this is that the Motorola Droid X2 doesn’t even run Gingerbread.

For instructions on how to root your device please visit our article on how to Gingerbreak your Android Device.

Gingerbreak Root method for Android Phones

The GingerBreak APK is a way to gain root access on GingerBread.  What the app does is:

The APK puts the right files in the right place to run the exploit
The APK runs the exploit
The exploit attempts to attain root access
The exploit remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script
The installer script installs the su binary and superuser APK, and reboots

Installation of Gingerbreak

Enable USB Debugging mode on your phone (settings … applications … development … check USB Debugging mode)
Make sure USB debugging is enabled
Make sure you have an SD card formatted and in the phone
Transfer the APK on the phone and install it (download the apk here)
Open the APK and press the root button
Wait a few minutes and the device will reboot, be patient it can take a while (10 minutes or so)
Make sure the Superuser app is install and working

You now have your Gingerbread phone rooted Using the Gingerbreak method (this also works for tablets)

 

As always Android Advice is in no way responsable for the use of this information or apk file.  You root your phone at your own risk.

 

Original Article can be found at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765

HTC Lead

An upgraded HTC Inspire 4G with some more horsepower:

Nice to see some new devices headed to AT&T as long as todays sideloading article stays in tact for all new devices.

 

HTC Evo 3D

The HTC Evo 3D will be one of the hottest Android phones of the year.

This Device is supposed to be out in June.