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Android 2.1 caught in the wild with HTC Hero
November 29, 2009 | by Evan Selleck
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We certainly hope you’re not tired of hearing about Android 2.0 yet, because we certainly aren’t. This time around, we’ve got a few more images to share with you. And, while the details are next to scant, we’ve also got it confirmed (more or less) that HTC isn’t working with Android 2.0, but 2.1. That isn’t big news in of itself because Google already stated that a 2.1 update was in the mix, but it is surprising because it was considered to be a fix for the DROID specifically. It’s probably easier for HTC to work with the next build, and to address any bugs right from the get-go, then hear it from the user-base after a release with broken features. So, good on HTC.
Are there any real details regarding the release of this fresh piece of software? None. Is HTC continuing to stay tight-lipped? You bet’cha. Is the 2.1 update the Flan update? We’ll have to wait and see on that one. From what we can tell within these images, nothing much has changed on the User Interface side of things. The messages icon looks the same as the 1.5, as does the mail and browser. But we can see power control in there, both in menu context as well as the power control icons as displayed on the homescreen. So, it looks like HTC managed to get 2.1 under the hood without much in the way of problems. That’s a good thing.
Okay, so without further interference from us, here’s some more pictures to take a gander at. Hopefully this cools your jets for a little bit longer. Or, however long it takes before HTC delivers the goods.
My bet is Europe gets it a while before Sprint gives it to us. That being said, I can’t wait for it. I hope it speeds up the browser a bit and Sprint doesn’t block Google nav in favor of their own nav
Android 2.0 included a faster browser, so there's no reason to think that the Hero is not meant to get one, even if Hero users do get 2.1. And, I'd have to agree with you. Mostly because Sprint pretty much just released an update for the Hero, it might take some time to get the 2.1 update to their handsets. But, considering Verizon hasn't done anything for their Eris yet, could that mean Verizon is all set for a 2.1 update to their Hero? Interesting.
nice. hoping this would be out by the end of this year. really hoping it will..
What happened to Dec 10th update. Is that 2.1
As Android gets picked up and used in more phones and netbooks wouldnt you think updates would come faster?
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A December 10th update is still possible, though that date hasn't been confirmed by anyone. I'm personally more likely to believe that the update will come a bit later, unless the HTC Passion does indeed make it to Verizon sooner than expected.
I love 2.1 but seriously I am still waiting on 1.6. Arrg I hate that my HTC hero has no OTA updates.
HTC decided to skip the 1.6 (Donut) update altogether, so you should probably stop waiting for it. It's not coming. They wanted to wait for a major update, which is 2.0. Or 2.1, now.