Android Phones
HTC Droid Eris rumored to get OTA update beginning on July 16th
July 13, 2010 | by Robert Nelson
Android Phones, HTC
Verizon may have stopped selling the Droid Eris a few weeks back, but it seems as if they have not forgotten about it entirely. Well, that is assuming we can trust this latest series of leaked images.
As for what the images are suggesting — a software update. And unfortunately — its a maintenance update and not Android 2.2. But either way this should be a welcomed update, after all there have been some issues since the Android 2.1 update came a few weeks back and it would be nice to see them fixed for all.
Anyway, according to the images it looks like the Droid Eris will end up being software version 2.37.605.4 (and for those keeping track, my Droid Eris is currently at 2.36.605.1).
As for what will be changing and/or getting fixed;
Enhancements
- Improved audio – The audio controls on your Droid Eris have been updated.
- Enhanced speed dial – Save and add contacts to your speed-dial with ease.
- Improved text, video, and picture messaging functionality
Improvements:
- Your contacts now sync with Backup Assistant, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Facebook
- The Weather app/widget has been enhanced and stabilized
- Your Droid Eris will now pair with a Jabra Bluetooth headset
- Your Gmail contacts will easily sync with your Droid Eris
And with that, the update is expected to arrive on July 16th, so it looks like we still have a few days to wait.
[via Droid-Life]
I was waiting for it eagerly but i sold my device now , verizon thanks for the update but i need it no more just like the phone itself
YAY!!!! finally…i was ready to through this POS out the window! 2.1 ruined my phone! this update better make my Eris run smooth again. it was like butter when i bought this phone then 2.1 (woot woot) or so i thought lol, then this phone completly froze! It went from butter to…..something that isnt even smooth at all lol cant wait for tommorow
Same, my phone is a paperweight and a toy right now, it's main purpose is to make calls. And more than half the time it CAN'T DO THAT!! I restart it everyday right now. Come onnnn update get to my phone already!
Has anyone received the update yet?
received update. Seems to have fixed the bugs i had. we'll see how it goes.
The new MR4 update is being leaked across the Web, however most sites offer no instructions for users on installation procedures. If you’d rather install the update yourself, rather than waiting for the OTA, you can download the update file and receive simple installation instructions here: http://eugeneorourke.com/blog/how-to-manually-ins…
I just received the OTA update from Verizon, it fixed the weather, speed dial and phone audio at least. It is definitely an improvement so far.
Does this update wipe the phone like the 2.1 update did from 1.6? I haven't gotten the OTA yet but wanna make sure I'm backed up properly before doing the update if it indeed does wipe the phone. Thanks, can't wait to get it.
Recieved update this morning and didn’t wipe anything out. Runs smooth as it should’ve the first update
Got the MR4 update last night, still having problems with gmail contacts not syncing with phone, when I try to sync I still get a very quick error message saying “contact sync is not available” and it continues to try and sync (depleting my battery very quickly since it keeps running in the background, so I have to turn contact auto sync off)–can anyone help with a suggestion on how to fix this, without doing a factory reset. Thank you.
i got the update. it sucks. my phone now freezes with everything i do. hope we get 2.2