Eris to v2.x, when?

[smacky]

The lack of RAM is really the only down side to this phone. Considering the leap forward gained with the QSD8650 over the MSM7600, the half inch larger screen, 800x480 vs 480x320 resolution, AMOLED vs LCD screen, and dual LED flash vs no flash, I would gladly take it over an Eris. I'm curious how the optical trackpad would feel since I've become accustomed to the trackball. I would think it would last longer since there are no mechanical parts to degrade and possibly become clogged with dirt and oil from use.

Yeah, I guess so. But for those that don't really care about the hardware specs and just want 2.1, it may not make sense. Of course, you may need the better hardware to run 2.1 smoothly, but then money becomes an issue and the Eris seems like a better option...unless it's running 1.5, then 70-80 bucks more seems worth it.

 

[JrzDroid]

well The Droid is getting 2.1 starting this week
when do you think the love will spread to Eris?

 

[pkopalek]

@Smacky, That is where the last part comes in. I can find positives and negatives all day. It is just going to come down to how 2.x run on the Eris. I still have no need to load A2SD even if I could. Roms that are not made by HTC are always buggy and I have already had the orgasim that rooting and changing roms brings. I just want what everyone wants and it will be a while until a rom comes that is speedy and tolerable for everyday use. You have to treat these things as mini computers because that is what they are. You need to keep things clean and organized for them to run right. If you have to many apps sure its going to run slow, so does your PC or Mac. That is why the iPhone is snappy, no more than one thing done at a time. I do not run a task manager and I keep apps in a backup file on SD card for quick load so I don't have to search the Market each time. I keep the phone free of clutter. I only have my main apps loaded and load the others when I want to use them. I laugh at people that have all this crap they hardly use on their phone and complain that it is slow. Its a 528Mhz processor for **** sake what do you expect. It is just like in any situation, the easier it is to find something the easier it will be to get a task done.

I would just root, overclock a little bit (if necessary), and run apps off of my SD card (rendering the memory limit irrelevant in some aspects, except for apps that you want to run faster than others).

2.1 will come. Root is a much tougher situation. I'd be happy without root, but 2.x.

The code IS cleaner, and I believe that the phone will operate faster and less laggy. I hope that this pans out.

 

[smacky]

well The Droid is getting 2.1 starting this week
when do you think the love will spread to Eris?

Not sure. Droid is VZW's competitor to T-Mobile's Nexus One, although not a particularly strong one. To send 2.1 to the Eris a week or two weeks after the Droid just makes VZW just look dumb. Just wait until the end of March. There's less of a chance of disappointment there.

 

[JrzDroid]

seems like all we can do is wait. It just sucks cause we don't have root OR a newer OS

 

[sic4672]

Yeah, I guess so. But for those that don't really care about the hardware specs and just want 2.1, it may not make sense. Of course, you may need the better hardware to run 2.1 smoothly, but then money becomes an issue and the Eris seems like a better option...unless it's running 1.5, then 70-80 bucks more seems worth it.

I agree. If you want to save money and don't mind living with last generation hardware then the Eris is an excellent choice. I personally love it. It has been a breathe of fresh air compared to my touch pro (a solid phone and good for hacking/tinkering, but it shows its age). 2.1 should run smoothly since yes it is cleaner code, but also many of the extra visual bells and whistles will most likely be removed. The Motorola Droid is not slated to receive the animated wallpaper nor the wrap around app list. If someone deemed the Motorola Droid as incapable of handling those features, the Eris will certainly not receive them.

 

[smacky]

I agree. If you want to save money and don't mind living with last generation hardware then the Eris is an excellent choice. I personally love it. It has been a breathe of fresh air compared to my touch pro (a solid phone and good for hacking/tinkering, but it shows its age). 2.1 should run smoothly since yes it is cleaner code, but also many of the extra visual bells and whistles will most likely be removed. The Motorola Droid is not slated to receive the animated wallpaper nor the wrap around app list. If someone deemed the Motorola Droid as incapable of handling those features, the Eris will certainly not receive them.

I saw some more new live wallpapers on the N1 today and my heart sank. Although, if this thing is ever rooted, who's the say they won't add it in a custom ROM? If you can remove Sense from an Eris or put it on to a Droid, why not throw in the the wallpapers? It may not be good with the hardware, but it may still work, especially if we can overclock it just enough. The Droid, I read somewhere, when overclocked, is faster than an N1. It's dangerous at that level, but it can be done. So we have hope still, unless some ROM developer has already made up his mind on this issue.

 

[capcomvsSIr]

What up with that update

 

[smacky]

It's coming sometime.

 

[jal3223]

I saw some more new live wallpapers on the N1 today and my heart sank. Although, if this thing is ever rooted, who's the say they won't add it in a custom ROM? If you can remove Sense from an Eris or put it on to a Droid, why not throw in the the wallpapers? It may not be good with the hardware, but it may still work, especially if we can overclock it just enough. The Droid, I read somewhere, when overclocked, is faster than an N1. It's dangerous at that level, but it can be done. So we have hope still, unless some ROM developer has already made up his mind on this issue.

The Hero runs the same hardware as the Eris and it has live wallpapers. So after we get root it shouldn't be a problem.
YouTube - Android Live Wallpapers Sprint Hero

 

[ekyle]

I saw some more new live wallpapers on the N1 today and my heart sank. Although, if this thing is ever rooted, who's the say they won't add it in a custom ROM? If you can remove Sense from an Eris or put it on to a Droid, why not throw in the the wallpapers? It may not be good with the hardware, but it may still work, especially if we can overclock it just enough. The Droid, I read somewhere, when overclocked, is faster than an N1. It's dangerous at that level, but it can be done. So we have hope still, unless some ROM developer has already made up his mind on this issue.

Animated wallpapers would be cool, but wouldn't that just be one more thing eating up the battery?

 

[smacky]

Animated wallpapers would be cool, but wouldn't that just be one more thing eating up the battery?

That's why that, as well as overclocking, speaker volume, and all that other crap, are going to be optional so that you can choose whether you want to do it or not.

 

[ekyle]

That's why that, as well as overclocking, speaker volume, and all that other crap, are going to be optional so that you can choose whether you want to do it or not.

I figured I just wondered why a lot of people would want this feature. It is cool, but with the battery being the way it is I wouldn't think so many people would want the option. I guess it would be nice just to have the option though.

 

[paleodust]

Well, hopefully, they'll be able to iron things out in the upgrade to extend battery life a bit. Fingers crossed...

 

[ekyle]

Well, hopefully, they'll be able to iron things out in the upgrade to extend battery life a bit. Fingers crossed...

Yea. I just ordered the 1750 battery too. This phone may be one that I'll keep for more than a year if they get it all worked out.

 

[sic4672]

The Hero runs the same hardware as the Eris and it has live wallpapers. So after we get root it shouldn't be a problem.
YouTube - Android Live Wallpapers Sprint Hero

That's actually very encouraging, and it proves that numbers don't always tell the whole story. So if this is the case, I wonder who (motorola or verizon) decided to exclude the animated wallpapers from the Droid? If it was Motorola then we may still have hope. If it was Verizon, then we are certainly screwed.

 

[sweatpantsmoney]

after Froyo comes... 'Gingerbread'...............mmmmmm


Preheat the oven, Google’s mixin’ up a batch of Gingerbread – Android and Me

 

[pjwren13]

The animated wallpaper looks great but i wonder how much extra battery it will eat up? Not to mention if it will lag the phone any.

 

[enkode]

Here's an update: HTC Hero update to Android 2.1 pegged for mid-March -- Engadget

Not much new info, but its still more than we had.

 

[OfTheDamned]

Here's an update: HTC Hero update to Android 2.1 pegged for mid-March -- Engadget

Not much new info, but its still more than we had.

I'm just amazed that they stopped talking about the iPhone long enough to post that.

 

[enkode]

I'm just amazed that they stopped talking about the iPhone long enough to post that.

honestly, didnt notice. the "engadget sans apple" rss feed was a greater invention that the web itself.

 

[aleksander]

hey have you heard?! the Moto Droid is getting 2.1 pretty soon

 

[OfTheDamned]

honestly, didnt notice. the "engadget sans apple" rss feed was a greater invention that the web itself.

That is BRILLIANT! I am changing my rss feed right now.

 

[Frisco]

hey have you heard?! the Moto Droid is getting 2.1 pretty soon

fify

 

[enkode]

That is BRILLIANT! I am changing my rss feed right now.

u use google reader? I could use some more people to follow.