HTC Rep Confirms that Gingerbread is Up Next for the Thunderbolt

[TCM]

HTC told us all the way back in March that we’d have Gingerbread (Android 2.3) on the Thunderbolt some time in Q2, but with that time frame about to come to a close, our readers are starting to get antsy. And that means that they are reaching out to HTC to try and find out any little tidbit they can, one of which we’ve included below. An HTC rep has confirmed that the next update for the Tbolt won’t just be to fix the reboot issues, but that it will also update the phone to Gingerbread.

Dear Adam XXXXX,
I understand how important it is for your Thunderbolt to function properly and I apologize that you have been experiencing rebooting of the device. HTC and Verizon are aware of this issue and an update will be released soon that will address the reboot issue, and bring the Gingerbread 2.3 upgrade on board, as well as several other enhancements. Although I don’t have an official release date to provide you, this update will be released soon. Please monitor our website for further information as the release date moves closer.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Sincerely,
Jessica
HTC
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I know that isn’t a date, but Q2 ends in 5 days, so we’ll be on the look out for any happenings behind the scenes. To get an idea of what you can expect from 2.3 on the Tbolt, you’ll want to check out this post.
Cheers Adam!

Source:
HTC Rep Confirms that Gingerbread is Up Next for the Thunderbolt - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[SeekerOfTheWay]

Nice! Will VZW give it to us right away?

 

[dangerous]

Nice! Will VZW give it to us right away?

This made laugh.. (i was thinking, no, VZW is going to STICK it to us First).

I hope the update comes SOONer than any later.

 

[willdogs]

Like I said in the other thread, I have a gut feeling the June 30th screenshots are real and that the few grammatical errors are causing people to dismiss it as being fake.

Only time will tell.

 

[Yeahha]

Couldn't stand the wait just got done rooting

 

[Dark Jedi]

. How many times we heard this song and dance. It will be nice to have it but all most does is get their hopes up then when the date comes and goes then we get the pissed off posts of how verizon sucks. HTC dont care about us. Why not just sit back and when it happens it happens. No need to get your hopes up with an email to calm an upset customer who is mad with them and their phone.

 

[Lik1]

I'm not updating Gingerbread until I get some feedback for a couple weeks. Watch the Gingerbread have some kind of problem. People with it will be bitching to go back to Froyo to be told NOPE not falling for the little trick until it's been tested for awhile and feedback.

 

[jvbaseball]

I'm not updating Gingerbread until I get some feedback for a couple weeks. Watch the Gingerbread have some kind of problem. People with it will be bitching to go back to Froyo to be told NOPE not falling for the little trick until it's been tested for awhile and feedback.

I'm a gambler I will be updating as soon as it comes out. In fact I've check every day to see if they release it early.

 

[Funderbolt]

Nice! Will VZW give it to us right away?

Of course not, they have to wait till 2.4 comes out first.

 

[Treknologist]

I will update as soon as it comes out...in hopes that it fixes the reboot issue!

 

[Revs9k01]

I am currently rooted on Bamf Sense 3.0 RC3 with Imo's LeanTest Sense Kernel and on the MR2 radio. Let's just say for the sake of argument that they release GB on the 30th and i want to update to it. What do I do? Also is there anything besides ignoring the OTA that I need to do if I want to stay with what I have?

Thanks!

 

[Familyguy1]

If I am still on the 1.12 firmware, I should be able to go straight to the GB without having to update to 1.13(the reboot one), right?

 

[Whatstreet]

I hope we get Gingerbread soon.

When will we get Ice Cream Sandwich?

 

[TCM]

I hope we get Gingerbread soon.

When will we get Ice Cream Sandwich?

Lets just worry about getting Gingerbread and necessary fixes for now haha