Droid X 2.2 Update Issues

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With the release of Android 2.2 for the Droid X, many users finally got their long anticipated upgrade. However, that upgrade has not necessarily gone smoothly. According to several reports, an issue with SMS (text) messaging has been discovered on the 2.2 update. Apparently some incorrect time and date settings in the software have affected the order of messages received, which can really be a hassle for users. There is no current workaround for this problem, but Motorola has stated that they are working on solving the issue, and we should expect a solution soon.

This problem was around during all of the beta builds of Android 2.2 for the Droid X, but was not addressed before releasing the official version for some reason.

Hopefully we will see a fix over the next few days (or perhaps weeks). Then we can finally turn our attention to Android 3.0, Gingerbread.

Android 2.2 Froyo Finally on Droid X

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Finally, as many have been waiting for, the Android 2.2 upgrade has been made available for the Motorola Droid X today. This update has been delayed several times by Verizon, and is just now being released, despite the fact that many other phones received the update a while ago.

Currently, the update is being pushed out it waves, but if you would like to download it today, it is easily possible. Droid X users can "pull" the update by pressing "Menu" > "Settings" > "About Phone" > "System Updates." 


For those who don't know, the benefits of Android 2.2 (Froyo) is that allows for faster performance, support of Adobe Flash 10.1, USB tethering, and other minor enhancements. However, Android 2.2 is entering the last portion of its build cycle, as Gingerbread (Android 3.0) is expected to be released sometime this fall. Only the Samsung Galaxy S phones are still scheduled to receive the update to Froyo.

Hopefully, the Droid X will get the next update in a more timely fashion.

HTC Droid Incredible Battery Life Problems After Update

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As Verizon pushes out the update to Android 2.2 (Froyo) to the Droid Incredible, it appears that the process is not going very smoothly. There have been reports that battery life on the device has been affected considerably after the update for some users. There are also a few reports that the update deletes some apps as well as some contacts. The severity of these problems are unknown, and it is unclear how widespread they are.

HTC nor Verizon has commented on this development. Hopefully Verizon and HTC will work together when receiving this feedback and correct any potential problems with the update. As for now, Incredible users will update at their own risk.

If you have experienced any issues with the update, feel free to leave a comment below.

Froyo 2.2 on Evo 4G, Motorola Droid

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As expected, yesterday Android 2.2 Froyo was released for the HTC Evo 4G on Sprint and now today customers using Verizon's Motorola Droid can manually obtain the update. Although not much was changed aesthetically, just a few minor tweaks here and there, there was a big change under the hood. The new OS is speedier and more efficient, and web browsing is now noticeably quicker as well.

The biggest feature of Android 2.2 however, is full Flash 10.1 support. You know those flash based games on websites that never worked on your phone before? Well now they do, thanks to this update. Other updates include new security options, voice dialing over bluetooth, and new management features.

The performance of the new Android OS is perhaps the biggest advantage of upgrading next to Flash support, and now that Froyo is rolling out, we should begin to hear leaks of information about the next future OS version, 3.0 Gingerbread.

*Note: Many people have asked me why Android 2.2 has been nicknamed "Froyo". Google has given a nickname to each version of the operating system beginning with cupcake (1.5), followed by donut (1.6), then eclair (2.1), and now froyo (2.2). Froyo, for those who don't know, is short for frozen yogurt.

Droid to get Android 2.2 in the next week

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According to verizon's website, the Motorola Droid will be updated to Android 2.2 within the next week. This will make the 3rd device with the updated operating system, behind the Nexus One and the Evo 4G. Unfortunately for Droid X users, Verizon is still being vague, stating that Froyo will be available sometime late this summer.

Note: I apologize if the posts over the next few days are short, as I am getting my laptop repaired and am having to make posts on my phone.

Android 2.2 on Evo pushed back to August 3rd

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Following up from a post made yesterday about Android 2.2 on the Evo 4g, Sprint has made a formal announcement and it appears users are going to have to wait just a few more days. The official release date for 2.2 Froyo on the Evo is August 3rd. That is now just 4 days away, so users can start anticipating obtaining the new operating system on their devices.

As this is an official statement from Sprint, the August 3rd date is fairly set in stone.

Leave a comment about what you expect from Froyo!

HTC Evo 4g to get Android 2.2 Tommorow

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According to a report from Engadget.com, the HTC Evo 4g is scheduled to get the update to Android 2.2 Froyo tommorow. This is big news for Evo owners, as this update will include many new features. The one downside to this update however, is that rooted users who use their device as a wifi hotspot for free using android-wifi-tether may not be able to continue their free hotspot capability, as Sprint is charging $30 a month for that service and is attempting to keep customers paying. This shouldn't come as a surprise, but for some this may be a dealbreaker.

Froyo 2.2 will greatly increase the capabilities of the Evo, and many will be looking forward to it.