Keep your fingers crossed Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners, with some luck you’ll be getting your 4.0.4 over-the-air update sooner than later. Moments ago the official OTA update appeared on Google’s servers. This is nothing new, the same OTA update file appeared on Google’s servers a few weeks ago and was promptly removed after numerous people [...]
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The unlocked version of the HTC One X is currently in the process of receiving another OTA update. The new update, version 1.29.401.7, which is 35MB in size doesn’t include a changelog, but is expected to address some bugs that have been affecting some users. According to a currently active thread on XDA, many users [...]
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Here we have yet another case of carrier branded versions sitting by the way side laying in wait. Huawei Has recently released an Ice Cream Sandwich update for the MediaPad. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ICS update to land for a 7-inch tablet in the wild. We could be [...]
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A new Ice Cream Sandwich build for the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX has leaked within the last day or so as build 6.14.84. We are hearing that the file size (roughly 343MB) matches that of the file listed in yesterday’s VZW update schedule, so this could be the official build assuming it passes [...]
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Meizu’s current crop of smartphones will receive a new version of Flyme OS, the company’s proprietary skin, underpinned by Android 4.0 this June. In addition to the regular benefits that ICS brings, Flyme OS 1.0 will offer a service to locate your lost phone and “new cloud services,” including personal file storage. The upgrade will [...]
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We’ve been receiving Phantips from Motorola DROID RAZR/ Maxx users that the 6.12.181 update is now being pushed out over the air by Verizon. If you haven’t received it yet, you can try checking in your phones settings to manually pull the update or as one user suggested, power off, then power on your device [...]
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The Android community is getting anxious in regards to the Ice Cream Sandwich / ICS Android 4.0 OTA Update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus S and starting a petition.The update was pushed out to some in December but was quickly pulled due to a battery issue.Since then their have been no updates as to [...]
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If you didn’t know it, Vizio’s Android tablet, the VTAB1008, was launched last year pre-loaded with Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread. Today, Vizio started rolling out an OTA update bringing the current version of Android OS of the tablet to Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Folks who own the tablet are reporting that the capacitive buttons on the [...]
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Those of you waiting for the official upgrade to Android 4.0 for both the Acer Iconia Tab A100 and Acer Iconia Tab A500 can cut the wait short with a little preview of what’s to come. Official builds have been leaked on XDA, and although there doesn’t appear to be any major issues, it’s worthy [...]
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It looks like the ASUS Transformer Prime is receiving a new OTA update. Version 9.4.2.14 is rolling out to users now. It’s not immediately know what all is different in this incremental upgrade but users are reporting better battery life thanks to proper power states (low power usage while idling). Unfortunately, this update also breaks [...]
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Well if you are the proud owner of an Acer Iconia Tab A200 then today should be a glorious day for you. It has been reported over at the Acer forums that the ICS OTA update has begun rolling out. The update pushes the OS to Android 4.0.3 and the build number up to Acer_AV041_A200_1.037.00_PA_CUS1. So [...]
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Well well, what have we hear? Looks like some promising news to me! According to ASUS’ Twitter handle, they are planning to release an official “root tool” (later corrected to “bootloader unlock tool”) for the Transformer Prime’s locked bootloader sometime in February. Here is the revised tweet: I know we have already heard about this mysterious unlock [...]
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Photo Courtesy of Droid Life So you have yourself the fancy Transformer Prime and after reading about the fact that Ice Cream Sandwich is now live for your device you now want to install it. Well don’t do that just yet as the ICS update will break root if you already rooted your brand new [...]
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Asus UK have taken to their Facebook page to let us all know the state of their Ice Cream Sandwich update for the original Transformer. To cut a long story short, it's good news. They're confirming the update is incoming, although exact date is still TBC. What they have said is that they're working hard [...]
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Whoa, that didn’t take long. Barnes & Noble has announced an update for its Nook Color tablet. The update includes new PagePerfect NOOK books, the ability to read books in portrait or landscape mode and wait for it Netflix support! The update is over-the-air (OTA) of course and will begin rolling out starting today. Users [...]
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Barnes & Noble has announced that they will roll out a software update for the NOOK Color that includes Netflix support. The update will be software version 1.4.1 and will include: Netflix support, as mentioned above Comic and graphic novels New PagePerfect NOOK books The ability to read books in portrait or landscape mode The update [...]
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Last week, an OTA update was issued to early adopters that aimed to fix the volume bug that affected the new Galaxy Nexus. While reports are saying the update did the trick, a video recently surfaced showing the phone experiencing continual volume issues while in bootloader mode with a 900MHz/2G device butted up against it. [...]
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The Motorola Electrify one of Motorola’ high-end phones for US Cellular, looks like it could be ready to gobble up a nice, big bowl of OTA. I’m referring to OTA updates, of course. They’re seeking 200 testers in order to see if things will go as planned. More often than not, they do, so with [...]
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If you'll remember a little while back, HTC confirmed some security issues in a few of their devices and advised that an OTA security update was in testing and would soon be rolled out once carrier testing was approved. Now, Rogers users in Canada are getting a security update labeled version 1.20.631.3 for the HTC [...]
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An OTA update taking the Desire S up to Android 2.3.5 is apparently rolling out right now in stages. Users in the U.K. are currently reporting to have received this update that are also on the device’s stock ROM. With this new update comes Sense 3.0 as well. If you’ve gotten this update surprise on your device, hit [...]
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Hey Wi-Fi Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners, you may want to check your tablets for a new update which is intended to improve stability and bring bug fixes. The OTA file is about 3.22MB and will bump the tablet’s software version from P7510UEKMB to P7510UEKME. Unfortunately, this isn’t the long awaited Android 3.2 update which [...]
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If you are an HTC EVO 3D owner that has been anxiously awaiting the new OTA update to roll out in hopes of fixing some of your existing issues, luck is on your side today. Yesterday we reported that the update would begin to roll out on Aug. 23, but users are reporting the ability to install the OTA right [...]
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According to a tip sent in to EuroDroid, HTC Sensation owners in Germany are starting to see an OTA update hitting their devices. The new edition of 2.3.4 is said to be coming in at 41MB’s and moves the software version to 1.45.401.2. It is uncertain if this is headed to the UK as well or [...]
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We all knew it was coming. Sprint is usually considered the most lenient or customer friendly carrier in the big 3, but asking for free wireless tethering was too much for even them to let slide. The newest OTA being rolled out for the Nexus S 4G fixes a lot of radio issues people were [...]
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A few days ago, T-Mobile G2X users could get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update by downloading LG’s update tool. It appears now that T-Mobile has started to roll out the update via OTA, so if you misplaced your USB cord or didn’t want to bother with LG’s tools, you’re in luck. Here are the details [...]
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A few days ago, the myTouch 4G started receiving the OTA Gingerbread update and the Gingerbread update leaked for the G2. Here is a first; T-Mobile retail stores are receiving SD cards pre-loaded with files to apply these updates in store. In addition, they will update the myTouch 3G Slide to Froyo. Their hope is that it will [...]
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Currently, the LG Optimus 3D runs on Android 2.2 out of the box. All the while, Gingerbread 2.3 has been out and is a sought after update that many Optimus 3D users have been patiently waiting for. Many were probably hoping to see this 3D device shipped with Gingerbread, but obviously that didn’t happen. So we [...]
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Owners of the HTC Desire Z will soon be basking in the love of Gingerbread, according to HTC UK’s official Facebook page. HTC says that they have entered final testing and will be rolling Android 2.3 out to the global device “in the coming weeks.” with everyone set to receive the update “by the [...]
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That’s right. We reported on Friday that Droid Incredible 2 users would be getting their taste of Gingerbread sometime this week and according to our Phantips, some lucky users are able to pull their OTA update. To check if Gingerbread is ready for your Incredible 2, simply jump into your phone’s Settings and go to [...]
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Having leaked last week, an update is now officially being pushed out to owners of the European version of the HTC Sensation. Nothing new is being brought to the table however this 27MB update does address a few bugs and glitches. This OTA is rolling out to the owners of unbranded Sensation, but carrier locked [...]
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We kind of figured some fo you would be seeing the EVO 3D as early as today. Premier users were able to order theirs early and get it overnighted, after all. I’d say check your doorstep if you preordered one, folks, because it looks like a storm of shipments have swept the nation. Oh, and [...]
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In case you weren’t paying attention yesterday HTC and Sprint officially announced the Gingerbread update for the HTC EVO 4G. While this update will be rolling out in a couple of days via OTA they’re also offering a manual upgrade that’s available today. If you don’t like waiting – not many of us do – you can [...]
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Welp, there it is Incredible (original) owners – you haven’t been left in the dark as far as Android 2.3 is concerned. 911HTC has leaked a test ROM for your device that’ll fill it up with as much ginger as it can take . Regular folks like me and you won’t be able to flash [...]
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The Motorola XOOM has only been out for about 2 months, and it looks like the second update is already on its way. The first one was basically bug fixes and enabling support for Flash 10.2 which came out only a few days after that update. It looks like the focus on the second update [...]
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A Few Moto DROID X owners Get Android OS 2.3.3 and You can have it Too Note: This article will be updated as new information arrives. At this time (6 pm PDT) the source forum is being hit so hard it won’t display anymore. [Update 5] Site was only down for a bit, it’s working [...]
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