Jun 23

Android 2.2 Froyo source code available today

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It’s still not hitting the bulk of Nexus Ones as far as we can tell, but for what it’s worth, Google has unleashed the source code for Android 2.2 today, which is a solid sign that the code’s been bulletproofed to the Open Handset Alliance’s satisfaction and is ready for deployment across a number of phones from different manufacturers and carriers. It’s still ultimately up to a bunch of gatekeepers in suits to decide when various models will get the upgrade, but this is basically zero day — so let the countdown begin.

Android 2.2 Froyo source code available today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 22

Google on Android 2.2: ‘feverishly working to get a final version out the door’

Posted in: Android, froyo, Google, nexus one, NexusOne, Today's Chili, update, upgrade

Considering Google’s typically feverish pace in deploying new Android builds, we’ll admit — we kind of expected Android 2.2 Froyo to be released to retail Nexus Ones by now… but no dice. So, where is it? The company hasn’t committed to a firm date for a global roll-out yet, but there’s official word from an Android employee over on the Nexus One’s support forums this week that FRF72 is not the final update and that a release “will only happen once a release candidate meets [their] quality criteria.” Korean versions of the phone were pegged to launch with 2.2 this week, so any way you slice it, it can’t be long now.

Google on Android 2.2: ‘feverishly working to get a final version out the door’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 19

Android 2.2 build FRF72 for Nexus One finally leaks

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Its existence has been an on-again, off-again rumor for over a week now, but it looks like a new build of Android 2.2 Froyo for the Nexus One — FRF72 — is very real. It finally leaked in the past few hours, we’ve tested it on a Nexus One of our own, and as far as we can tell, it’s straight-up legit. Get it if you dare — it’s up on Google’s official servers right now, but if it’s pulled, we’ve no doubt it’ll be floating around on a bunch of mirrors ad nauseam. G’luck to ya, folks!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Android 2.2 build FRF72 for Nexus One finally leaks originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 17

KT brings the Nexus One to South Korea, complete with Froyo

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The Nexus One may have taken a little while to reach South Korea, but it looks like KT is doing its best to make up for lost time — the carrier has just announced that it will not only be offering the Nexus One, but that it will come complete with Android 2.2 (a.k.a. Froyo). True to Nexus One form, you’ll be able to snag the phone off-contract for 699,600 won (or about $576), but you’ll also be able to get it for just 150,000 won (or $125) on a two-year contract. Not many surprises beyond that, but it looks like supplies will be limited to just 4,000 units for the June 21st launch — although KT promises it will be readily available at stores across the country in July.

[Thanks, Tom]

KT brings the Nexus One to South Korea, complete with Froyo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 17

Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 tablet sports WiFi and 3G data, about as thick as an iPhone?

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Samsung’s 7-inch Tab has certainly captured everyone’s attention as another possible anti-iPad tablet. So far, Samsung’s only saying that its Galaxy Tab will launch in Q3 without providing much in the way of detail other than this picture tweeted (and then pulled) by a Samsung’s official Twitter account in South Africa. Since then we’ve seen rumored specs that include Android 2.2, a 7-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz A8 processor, 4,000mAH battery, 370-gram weight, and 16GB of on-board memory with up to 32GB of microSD expansion.

Today we’ve received an anonymous tip with even more info. After a series of communications with this person, we’re confident enough to at least pass along what was said. Mind you, we’re still classifying it as rumor until we see further evidence. First off, our source claims to have spent time with the same four-button device we saw in the video yesterday. The “sturdy and well-built” tablet was “very thin,” described as about the same thickness as an iPhone. Our source says that the P1000 model is correct and that it will indeed feature “full phone functionality” albeit without a dedicated earpiece on the bezel — for audio, you’ll have to rely on a Bluetooth headset or the P1000’s speaker. Thank gawd… the last thing we want to see is someone screaming into a 7-inch tablet held to the side of their head. There’s a front-facing camera for video calling and a 3.2 megapixel camera around back for shooting pictures and video. Granted, 3.2 megapixels seems suspiciously low for the notoriously pixel greedy Samsung. Besides Bluetooth, we’re told that the Galaxy Tab will also feature WiFi and 3G data, a standard SIM slot, and can tether over USB or WiFi. Oh, and the battery can’t be removed and the version our source used had a 6×4 icon layout and appeared to be running stock Android 2.2 Froyo. Interesting, eh?

P.S. GPS too.

Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 tablet sports WiFi and 3G data, about as thick as an iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 14

Samsung’s 7-inch ‘Galaxy Tape’ to run Android 2.2 on 1.2GHz A8 processor?

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More details about Samsung’s new tablet have emerged courtesy of Tinh te and from what it claims is a highly reliable source. This time around, the Vietnamese site is claiming that Samsung’s 7-inch Tab will be running Anroid 2.2 (Froyo) on an A8 processor clocked to a peppy 1.2GHz. It’s all powered by a 4,000mAH battery that contributes to the tablet’s 370-gram weight with 16GB of on-board storage and up to 32GB of microSD expansion. Oh, and the 7-inch panel is said to be of Samsung’s Super AMOLED variety which should make it readable outdoors judging by its smaller sibs. Sounds hot, but we’ll have to see how Samsung’s TouchWiz UI holds up to being stretched across all that very expensive screen-estate.

P.S. We’ve also been told that it’ll be called the “Galaxy Tape,” not Tab or S-Tab as previously rumored.

Samsung’s 7-inch ‘Galaxy Tape’ to run Android 2.2 on 1.2GHz A8 processor? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 06

Yep, the iPhone runs Android 2.2, too

Posted in: Android, Apple, diy, froyo, Google, hack, iPhone, iphone 3g, Iphone3g, Today's Chili, video
Sure, we might be seeing some big changes to the iPhone tomorrow, but what if you could see some big changes on your very own iPhone, today? Well, you can if you’re brave enough to try installing Android on your iPhone, which we’ve seen done before, but not with Android 2.2 (otherwise more deliciously known as Froyo). Still not convinced that such a thing is possible? Then head on past the break for the video evidence, and hit up the link below for the complete, not-for-the-faint-of-heart instructions for performing the feat yourself.

P.S. Of course, “runs” isn’t exactly the same as “runs well.” The iPhone in the video apparently got noticeably hot after five minutes of use, and there’s some issues with Android not recognizing little things like WiFi or the phone’s GPU.

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Yep, the iPhone runs Android 2.2, too originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 06

Acer Liquid gets early Android 2.2 ROM, unstable CPU unlock (video)

Posted in: Android, AndroidOs, firmware, froyo, hack, rom, Today's Chili, upgrade, video

Nexus One, EVO 4G, Droid and Dream sure, but the Acer Liquid? Yes, the underclocked Snapdragon slate that never made it stateside has just received its own Android 2.2 port. Though still in early alpha with no Wi-Fi or camera functionality and plenty of bugs to boot, the freshly frozen yogurt has the Liquid turning tricks already — with very playable-looking framerates in Raging Thunder II and Flash video support. Early adopters note that the phone isn’t terribly stable at higher CPU frequencies, so don’t expect to push that processor much higher than stock, but even 768MHz is reportedly nice and snappy when you’re running Android 2.2. Video proof after the break, and you’ll find the unfinished ROM at our more coverage link if you’re the adventurous sort. [Thanks, Miroslav]

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Acer Liquid gets early Android 2.2 ROM, unstable CPU unlock (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 05

Motorola Droid gets early Android 2.2 ROM, ready to download… now!

Posted in: Android, AndroidOs, download, droid, firmware, firmware update, FirmwareUpdate, froyo, mobile os, MobileOs, moto, motorola, Software, Today's Chili, update, upgrade

What shall we call this, Frodroid or Droyo? Either way, an Android 2.2 update has been made available for Motorola’s all-conquering slider, and it awaits eager firmware upgraders at the download link below. Produced by the good folks at My Droid World, this includes almost everything you’ll need to get your Froyo on in style, though it excludes WiFi support at this stage. Such is the way with unofficial upgrades, but if you really need consolation, there’s a whole set of superuser privileges to explore as this bad boy comes pre-rooted. You could of course skip this whole community business and wait for Moto’s official update, but that company’s idea of the “near future” is about as precise as the length of a piece of string.

Motorola Droid gets early Android 2.2 ROM, ready to download… now! originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 04

Nexus One gets USB host driver from a dude with an oscilloscope (video)

Posted in: Android, diy, Google, hack, hacking, mod, modding, NeXus, nexus one, NexusOne, Today's Chili, usb

For Sven Killig, running Android 2.2 wasn’t enough. No sir, this dude wanted even more power for his Nexus One, so he went ahead and penned a few lines of code that have allowed his Googlephone to act as a USB host. As a result, he can now do cutting edge stuff like plugging in USB keyboards and webcams, as well as more useful things like watching movies off USB sticks or connecting to a monitor via a DisplayLink USB-to-DVI adapter. All these features are demonstrated in the video after the break, and you’ll find the downloadable binaries at the source — Sven expects them to work on Android 2.1 as well.

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Nexus One gets USB host driver from a dude with an oscilloscope (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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