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You all have to remember that Android 2.1 is not out yet either. I'm sure that the Motorola droid will get 2.1 pretty soon after it is formally released. In the mean time HTC is working on the 2.1 sense upgrade which will most likely come well after Android 2.1 is formally released. HTC will have to QA their software against the released android which will take some time. Since the 2.1 Sense UI has already been leaked for the Hero I would guess they are not even bothering with 2.0. There is a lot broken in that build for the hero currently so it'd definitely not ready for prime time.
Motorola Droid is a true Google phone and should get 2.1 not long after Google releases it. HTC has work to do to qualify so it could be a bit after 2.1 is released before we see it.
That's my guess anyway on what's going to happen
Last edited by L0stS0ul; December 9th, 2009 at 12:48 AM.
You all have to remember that Android 2.1 is not out yet either. I'm sure that the Motorola droid will get 2.1 pretty soon after it is formally released. In the mean time HTC is working on the 2.1 sense upgrade which will most likely come well after Android 2.1 is formally released. HTC will have to QA their software against the released android which will take some time. Since the 2.1 Sense UI has already been leaked for the Hero I would guess they are not even bothering with 2.0. There is a lot broken in that build for the hero currently so it'd definitely not ready for prime time.
Motorola Droid is a true Google phone and should get 2.1 not long after Google releases it. HTC has work to do to qualify so it could be a bit after 2.1 is released before we see it.
That's my guess anyway on what's going to happen
wouldn't suprise me if they leaked it purposly so the rom cookers could tweak it for them.
they did it before when it was beta and no phone was out for it. i was one of the people who tried that rom slow as a dog.
but over time the cookers tweaked it so it ran ok on the G1 which was the only thing out at the time.
then the first beta phone releases came that when the core tweak sd swap and odex optimazations came.
once the phone was in the wild us G1 owners were like oh well we've been playing with it for months.
so it's highly likely they leaked it on purpose to get feedback.
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Well, the offer seems to be for a $10 Eris, on which you cannot choose your voice plan, on which you are defaulted into a $3 per month roadside assistance plan, on which you cannot choose unlimited messaging...
The Android 2.0 platform introduces many new and exciting features for users and developers. This document provides a glimpse at some of the new features and technologies in Android 2.0.
Quick Contact for Android
Multiple Accounts
Messaging Search
Email Combined Inbox
Camera Modes Contacts and accounts
Multiple accounts can be added to a device for email and contact synchronization, including Exchange accounts. (Handset manufacturers can choose whether to include Exchange support in their devices.)
Developers can create sync adapters that provide synchronization with additional data sources.
Quick Contact for Android provides instant access to a contact's information and communication modes. For example, a user can tap a contact photo and select to call, SMS, or email the person. Other applications such as Email, Messaging, and Calendar can also reveal the Quick Contact widget when you touch a contact photo or status icon.
Email
Exchange support.
Combined inbox to browse email from multiple accounts in one page.
Messaging
Search functionality for all saved SMS and MMS messages.
Auto delete the oldest messages in a conversation when a defined limit is reached.
Camera
Built-in flash support
Digital zoom
Scene mode
White balance
Color effect
Macro focus
Android virtual keyboard
An improved keyboard layout to makes it easier to hit the correct characters and improve typing speed.
The framework's multi-touch support ensures that key presses aren't missed while typing rapidly with two fingers.
A smarter dictionary learns from word usage and automatically includes contact names as suggestions.
Browser
Refreshed UI with actionable browser URL bar enables users to directly tap the address bar for instant searches and navigation.
Bookmarks with web page thumbnails.
Support for double-tap zoom.
Support for HTML5:
Database API support, for client-side databases using SQL.
Application cache support, for offline applications.
Geolocation API support, to provide location information about the device.
<video> tag support in fullscreen mode.
Calendar
Agenda view provides infinite scrolling.
Events indicate the attending status for each invitee.
Invite new guests to events.
New Platform Technologies
Media Framework
Revamped graphics architecture for improved performance that enables better hardware acceleration. Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1
New BT profiles: Object Push Profile (OPP) and Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
BTW, my dad was on the horn with Verizon this week asking about new phones. He has my old BB Curve (and should stay with BB IMO, but he desperately wants to be cool and have a touch screen phone, LOL).
In any event, my dad was discussing the Android phones, and the Verizon rep told him that the Eris will be getting an upgrade to "Android 2" First Quarter 2010.
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Some of the 2.0 features are given to us by the HTC Sense UI already. Exchange support, improved keyboard (the htc one is way better then stock android), The HTC browser has most of the features of the android 2.0 one plus pinch to zoom which it does not have. The HTC browser is way better. The HTC "people" app is leaps and bounds better than even the 2.0 contact list. The Dialer is much better on the HTC one.
That's just a few examples. The big things for me coming in 2.0 are the OS optimizations and google navigation and goggles. Internal system task management is much better in 2.0 so that should help and hopefully make it so a task killer app is no longer needed. The big thing is app support though. There are a lot of apps out there that require 1.6 at a minimum.
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Hi everyone...I have a question about the application for a new account with the link in the original post. I would ask them myself but apparently you have to order before you can talk to anyone be it email or chat (no phone number listed). I can order this phone for $10 more through another company that I have used many times before but $10 in my pocket is even better.
For a new account the application asks for a daytime number and a home number. The daytime number CAN be a mobile number but the home number can NOT. Both fields are required however I, like almost everybody I know across the nation, do not have a home phone number because I use my mobile number as my primary and only means of telephone contact. My question is can I put my mobile number in the "home number" field because technically it IS my home phone even though they specify no mobile numbers?
Thanks!
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Just got my OTA update without any issues. The text message app shows the character number from the start instead of just appearing when it's getting filled. Other than that, I haven't looked at the other changes.
In other news, Verizon and HTC have officially confirmed that the next update will be "at least" 2.0.
jkOnTheRun received a Droid Eris test phone today, which isn't big news. But, I noticed that he quietly pointed out that Verizon has told him that it will be updated to 2.1 in Q1 of next year. Glad to hear it's 2.1 and not 2.0, awesome.
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The good folks at Verizon have just dropped off a loaner Droid Eris at Mobile Tech Manor. The Eris is Verizon’s Android phone produced by HTC, so it has the HTC Sense interface baked in. I was surprised how small the Eris is in the hand, it almost feels too narrow for my big hands. It is very thin and light and is a typical HTC Android phone.
The Eris has a svelte 3.2-inch screen displaying at 320×480. It runs Android 1.5, although I have been told by Verizon that 2.1 will be released for the Eris early next year. For some reason I was thinking that the Eris lacked Wi-Fi, but this handset has it and it works fine.
I am getting it set up now so I can test it out — here are some quick photos to show the phone from all sides:
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I noticed that he quietly pointed out that Verizon has told him that it will be updated to 2.1 in Q1 of next year. Glad to hear it's 2.1 and not 2.0, awesome.
I'm glad Google released the 2.1 source early this time so HTC could start cooking up Sense for it... instead of holding it back so some newly-launched phone could be the FIRST EVAR PHONE to run the new OS.
I talked to a Verizon Tech. Support Rep, I'm assuming he was a second level rep. since the original Tech. Support transferred me to him. He said that the target date to get the upgrade software to the Eris is January 24th. He didn't know what version, but assumed it was 2.0.
I had a camera phone with a flash at one time. Worked as well as tits on a bull....
Quote:
Originally Posted by eriscentro
Eriscentro: Hello. My eris's trackball is now the same color as the body of the phone. I'd really like to clean the dirt off of it. What could I use to clean the trackball?
Me: Maybe you should wash your hands more often.
Well i think we should be more focused on rooting this puppy. Then when either the eris or the CDMA hero gets the update, the other shouldn't be waiting too long with the fine folks here and over at XDA
Well i think we should be more focused on rooting this puppy. Then when either the eris or the CDMA hero gets the update, the other shouldn't be waiting too long with the fine folks here and over at XDA
iPhone doesn't need to have simultaneous web browsing and call. They drop so many calls you just wait till the call is dropped, get your movie time, then call back and shout it in the 8 seconds before the second call is dropped. No big deal.
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I was at a Verizon store today. I'm considering getting the Eris next weekend. I asked a Verizon rep if he knew when the 2.0 upgrade will come out. He told me probably by the end of December.
I was at a Verizon store today. I'm considering getting the Eris next weekend. I asked a Verizon rep if he knew when the 2.0 upgrade will come out. He told me probably by the end of December.
That guy probably threw out that date cause he got tired of people asking. lol
No updates til January, at the earliest.
so, i didn't want to make my own thread for this being new, but with the operating system upgrading and everyone wondering if that means their phone will operate faster, what i was wondering is if its a memory problem. my old crappy samsung glyde worked awful and they said it was because when i had too much memory it would crowd the system so they recommended a memory card. my doid worked smooth as anything when i first got it, and it still works great but ever since i downloaded all my music and a few apps its gone from great to just good...its a little bit laggy and i'm not one to complain but i'm wondering if maybe i should just upgrade to 16gb.
The HTC Droid Eris launched for Verizon Wireless on November 6th in part as the carrier's first Android Phone. However it was overshadowed by the other member of the inaugural Verizon Droid duo - the Motorola Droid. The Droid Eris might look fa... Read More
