OTA update for Droid Eris coming sooner than you think

It is the week of showering updates at Verizon. At the start of this week, they announced the roll out OTA update for Motorola Droid, and now they are doing the same for Droid Eris from HTC. The update has version number 1.16.605.1 and brings SMS/MMS improvements and more.

Droid Eris  1.16.605.1 features

The HTC Droid Eris update with version number 1.16.605.1 includes numerous improvements and updateswhich are:

• While on a call and the device is in screensaver mode, pressing the End key now takes the device out of screensaver mode, and a second press will end the call.
• On-call mute and speakerphone icon functionality is enhanced.
• Upgraded functionality after activation eliminates the delay users were experiencing in receiving their first call.
• Device now switches effectively from 1x mode to 3G.
• Device no longer requires users to reselect a default email after power-cycling.
• SMS and MMS messaging delivery is improved.
• Eighty-character MMS/SMS message subject lines are now allowed
• Improved picture messaging functionality allows messages from LG phones to be opened.

HTC rolls out hot fix to solve the HTC HD2 camera issue

HTC has rolled out a hot fix for HTC HD2 that solves the troublesome camera issue. They said they will be rolling out an update to solve the pink hue issue that was apparent in some of the images, and they have come true to their word. This update is only applicable to ROM version is equal to 1.60.XXX.X, or lower.

HTC said regarding the update

This update for HTC HD2 delivers clear digital picture quality like never before. Living up to the name of “HD” this phone and its twin LED flash will take beautiful pictures for you to cherish your memories. Displayed in brilliant vibrant colors on its 4.3 inch screen, HTC HD2 camera will delight you.

Stay tuned as we will be sharing with you the instructions on how to install the update.

To find more details about the camera issue, visit the following link

HTC HD2 has some camera issues

Download HTC HD2 hotfix

Google Maps for Windows Mobile 3.3.1 supports HTC HD2’s digital compass

Google Maps for Windows Mobile was recently updated to 3.3.1 which solved a Layers issue that caused the phone to crash. Besides solving the Layers issue, it turns out that it also brought support for HTC HD2’s digital compass. Yes, that’s right now you can use the digital compass on your Google Maps app for Windows Mobile.

The location dot changes into a blue arrow when you are in the My location mode. If you don’t see that happening, you may try walking and turning around a bit to initiate the digital compass.

The digital compass works only in My Location mode. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work in combination with GPS, and you need to have GPS turned off in order for the compass functionality to work properly. With GPS turned on, the arrow always point to north. Still great news.

HTC’s 2010 roadmap for Android phone leaks out

It seems that HTC has inherited the leakage problem from Microsoft. I say this because HTC’s roadmap forAndroid phones has leaked out. First it was the leakage of a list that listed the future Android handsets that HTC planned and now this. According to the leaked roadmap, the OS independent handset makers will be releasing five Android handsets in the first half of 2010. This information was available via a leaked brochure that was distributed in Vienna, Austria, back in October 2009.

The 5 Android phones that will be released during the first 6 months of 2010 are:

• HTC Legend (Expected in March 2010)
• HTC Tide (Expected in April 2010)
• HTC Bravo (Expected in April 2010)
• HTC Buzz (Expected in May 2010)
• HTC Salsa (Expected in June 2010)

HTC has categorized these mobile phones, as it appears, into three categories namely

• Design / Lifestyle
• Social
• Performance

HTC Bravo belongs to the performance category, HTC Tide and HTC Buzz are touted to be social, whereasHTC Legend and HTC Salsa fall under the Design/ Lifestyle category.

We will be sharing with you the specs of each of these device as the day goes on. So stay tuned. More images coming up in a short while.

Android 2.1 leaked for HTC Hero, brings Sense UI with it

A couple of days back, we informed you about HTC Hero caught running Android 2.1. Well guess what, developers at XDA forum have leaked out Android 2.1 for HTC Hero and is available for download. The unofficial Android 2.1 ROM comes equipped with the attractive HTC Sense UI. (Installation instructions provided below)

htc hero21

The leaked ROM contains many interesting things. Some of them are:

• Facebook widget.
• HTC Music widget.
• HTC Calendar widget.
• Google Maps Navigation.
• Wireless tethering

For complete details and download link, see the thread here.

How to Install

1. Do a nandroid backup (DONT FORGET)
2. Flash the new radio 63.18.55.06HU_6.35.07.25
3. Perform a wipe
4. Flash it
5. Have fun!

So will you give the leaked ROM a try? Be sure to backup all your data. Do share with us your experience once you install it.

Source: Networked Blogs