Eris to v2.x, when?

[Chopstick2U]

Bluetooth file transfer.

 

[L0stS0ul]

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

 

[rigamrts]

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.

 

[Eric Bishop]

I mean, I ended up getting my phone for free anyway (rebate/coupon from verizon) but dude, not cool at all.

Yes, you are correct. People without the ability to exercise patience or perceive obvious market signals are not cool. People like that are not cool.

 

[Eric Bishop]

We've got a special promotion on the HTC Droid Eris... FREE with $0 activation fee for new Verizon customers. Check it out here.

Thanks for supporting Phandroid and Android Forums!

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...

So, thanks, dude.

 

[W4LLY]

Hah. Find the closest fire you can find and jump in it

 

[Digitald]

am I missing something? I went to the site and selected a different plan as well as options and the eris was still only $10

 

[Sketchee]

From twitter with HTC officially chiming in at the end:

@Social_Selleck I think its dictated by HTC. My personal opinion.. They are the ones that approve and release the updates to their phones.

Social_Selleck wrote "@jjolc Yes, and @htc has been working on the update since Google provided the source code. Google dictates updates."

@HTC writes "@Social_Selleck Fair point. The carriers have a big say in updates as well "

 

[squirrellydw]

What does 2.0 have besides navigation and what bugs need fixed?

 

[Sketchee]

What does 2.0 have besides navigation and what bugs need fixed?

From Android 2.0 Platform Highlights | Android Developers

Android 2.0 Platform Highlights


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.

• New User Features
• New Platform Technologies

New User Features

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)

New Framework APIs

Android 2.0 includes several new developer APIs. For an overview of new APIs, see the Android 2.0 version notes.
For a complete report of all API changes, see the API Differences Report.

 

[squirrellydw]

sweet, thanks

 

[mccarthyj2000]

Was $0 before dec 7th. Now $9 for new contract or $29 for contract extension.

What do you think my chances are of printing the offer out and taking it to best buy for a price match?

 

[W4LLY]

Hahaha, do it!

 

[Needsdecaf]

That list looks awesome.

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.

 

[L0stS0ul]

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.

 

[Mountainguy]

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!

 

[Sketchee]

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.

http://www.informationweek.com/blog...l;jsessionid=LGAQLIM24KSNJQE1GHPSKHWATMY32JVN

 

[impaler]

I'll stick with my Sprint Hero. Same basic phone, and ALOT cheaper each month.

 

[Caddyman]

I'll stick with my Sprint Hero. Same basic phone, and ALOT cheaper each month.

you my friend, are awesome

 

[bcltoys]

So if or when 2.0 or 2.1 comes out will we have all the navigation perks of the moto droid.

 

[L0stS0ul]

yes

 

[Sketchee]

So if or when 2.0 or 2.1 comes out will we have all the navigation perks of the moto droid.

Yes, HTC specifically said on Twitter that Google Navigation will be coming to the Droid Eris with the 2010 update.

 

[W4LLY]

Sketchee...how did you create your 2-D barcode?

 

[Sketchee]

Sketchee...how did you create your 2-D barcode?

QR-Code Generator

or

QR Code Generator

 

[luger]

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.