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If you have a Samsung Infuse and have been patiently waiting for Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the powerful device your wait is finally over. The Infuse 4G had the update pushed an pulled quickly due to bugs once already and now all seems to be fixed. If your Samsung Infuse is still running the stock Froyo you can easily update the device now via Samsung Kies.

Amazon Infuse 4G Gingerbread Update

Samsung Infuse 4G Android 2.3.6 Update Features:

Those of you with the Samsung Infuse that decide to go ahead and finally update to Gingerbread should be happy with the update. Please let us know how everything goes after you have tested the update.

Sprint LG Optimus S Gingerbread Update

Sprint released the LG Optimus S back in 2010 and is finally upgrading the device to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Those of you that have been running Froyo for the last year plus should be excited about this update even though its not ICS it is a great improvement for the device.

The LG Optimus S Android 2.3 Gingerbread update is supposed to hit devices tomorrow although they are still working out the final bugs before pushing it out. And this update has a huge list of new features and bug fixes in itself.

LG Optimus S Gingerbread Update Features:

While the update is starting April 4th it will not hit all devices until April 21st. If you don’t get the OTA (over the air) update popup you can always manually check for it. To manually check for the update go to “settings -> system updates”. Please let us know when you get the update and how you like it along with your location so others can be aware of its rollout.

Motorola Cliq 2We haven’t heard much about the Motorola Cliq 2 getting its long awaited Android 2.3 Gingerbread update since nice a leak last summer, until now. It looks like Motorola has already started testing the new software on the Cliq 2 and is now looking for testers via their support forums. They will select 1000 testers to receive the Cliq 2 update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread and if everything goes well they will release the update within a week of testing.

We are pleased to see that the device is being updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread although you have to wonder why some devices take so long to get updates to an older OS. This being said we can assume this will be the last update for the Cliq 2 unless maintenance releases are created for fixes here and there.

LG Phoenix Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update

Finally AT&T’s LG Phoenix is getting the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update to join the ranks of most Android devices.  The downside right now is that the update is not being pushed OTA (over the air).  Don’t let this get you down though, getting Gingerbread on your LG Phoenix is not a hard process.

Preparation for the LG Phoenix Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update:

How to Install the Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update on the LG Phoenix:

  1. Install the LG United Mobile Driver - Windows XP, Vista, and Win7
  2. Install the LG Mobile Support Tool(PC only) - Windows XP, Vista, and Win7
  3. Connect Device and Start Update
  4. Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable included with your device.
    • Do not tap “Turn on USB storage” on your phone screen.
    • Do not disconnect the USB cable until the update is complete.
    • If you experience errors, check USB connection or try another port.
  5. Click ‘Start Updating’ within the LG Mobile Support tool to begin.
    • If your phone software upgrade stops before it has completed, please do not close the update tool and try the update again.
    • The handset is automatically reset during this process.
  6. When upgrade is complete, turn on your phone and complete phone setup.

Another negative for some users is that the update software is not available for the Mac and you will need a Windows machine to complete the process.  Let us know what you think of the update and if you run into any issues.

AT&T announced today that the Samsung Infuse will finally hit mainstream with the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The update will actually take the Samsung Infuse to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread specifically including bug fixes and enhancements.

Samsung Infuse 4G ReviewSamsung Infuse Gingerbread Update Features:

*Note: The update will remove the promotional Angry Birds pre-load from the device. If you’ve started playing the game, you would need to re-download from the Marketplace and start from the beginning of the game.

Apparently the update will not be pushed over the air and will require a PC with Windows on it, sorry Mac users. The download link that AT&T gives currently does not work but will be able to be found below.

Please let us know how the update goes and if you notice anything still not working or anything not mentioned above. Good luck and happy updating.

Post linking to the Update for the Samsung Infuse:
http://forums.att.com/t5/Samsung/Samsung-Infuse-4G-i997-Android-2-3-Gingerbread-Software-Update/td-p/3044217

HTC Desire HD Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update with HTC Sense 3.0

Finally the TELUS HTC Desire HD is getting the OTA (over the air) update to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update pushed to devices now. This will create a much smoother experience for the HTC Desire HD putting it on the level of the majority of Android devices to date. While its not Ice Cream Sandwich it is something to be happy about.

HTC Desire HD Gingerbread Update Features:

If the update hasn’t been pushed to your device yet no worries you can check manually via “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates”. Please let us know anything you notice and any issues you run into.

Samsung Captivate Gingerbread Update

Finally those of you sporting the Samsung Captivate have the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update available now according to AT&T. The update will bring your Captivate to build I897UCKK4 and additionally has some great fixes like G-mail top-menu and a vertical play mode for YouTube. If you want the update now go start Samsung’s Kies Mini software and start updating.

While its nice to see the official update available i’m sure most of you have already given up on Samsung and installed a leaked ROM already. Those of you who are not big on straying from official builds should be happy now that your at least on par with most other devices.

Let us know how the update goes for you and if you notice any big changes to the build. Also anything that poses an issue let us know so that we can help to address it as soon as possible.

HTC Desire HD Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update with HTC Sense 3.0

There have been reports from HTC Desire HD users that they are getting the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update with HTC Sense 3.0. These reports have all been from users with unbranded devices and we aren’t aware of any carriers pushing this update yet.

The newer HTC Desire S got this update back in October so we have no reason to believe that this update is not actually being pushed. We have to give HTC its due for updating their older models as they have recently.

Confirmed updates in the Netherlands, Serbia, Cyprus, Vodafone UK, Malta. These have been reported although does not mean that only these areas are getting the update nor does it mean just because you live there that you will.

If you get the update please let us know where you are and whether the device is unbranded or not. Thanks.

Root your Samsung FascinateFinally those users of Verizon’s Samsung Fascinate will be getting the update from Android 2.2 Froyo to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. This OTA (over the air) update has already started pushing out. If you haven’t updated yet you can easily check for the update by going to “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates”.

This update to Gingerbread now leaves the Fascinate one OS version behind but is nice to see finally getting to the device. Please let us know what you notice in the update and if there are any bugs you encounter.

Samsung Epic 4G Gingerbread Update

Samsung Epic 4G Gingerbread Update

Today Sprint has confirmed that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update will be rolling out to the Samsung Epic 4G. This OTA (over the air) update will bring the Samsung Epic 4G to build number S:D700.0.5S.EI22. The update to the Epic 4G was confirmed in Sprints forums this morning.

Samsung Epic 4G Gingerbread Update Features:

As always Sprint will be rolling out the update in phases over the next 10 days. If you don’t see the Gingerbread update pushed to your device you can always manually check from “Settings -> About Phone -> System Updates -> Update Android”. Of course there is still a chance that even manually you will not see the update but don’t worry you will over the next week or so.

Viewsonic G-Tab Android Tablet

Only days after Verizon announced that the Gingerbread update would be available to the 7 inch Gtab it has began. If you own the 7 inch GTab and haven’t already received the OTA (over the air) update you can check manually. To manually check for the GTab Android 2.3 Gingerbread update press “Menu -> Settings -> About Tablet -> System Updates.

This update will bring your GTab to version 1800.E104. Keep in mind that even if you don’t see it yet manually checking that these updates tend to push out in phases and may take a day or so to get.

GTab Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Features: