The successor to the MyTouch 3G, the Slide, has finally gotten an official taste of soft serve. The only catch is that it isn’t an OTA and users will need to make the effort to install it manually; though HTC has provided all of the neccesarry tools on their website.

Is this a welcome addition, or too little too late for a device that is closing in on its first birthday?

[via TmoNews]

No, you didn’t read the title wrong, the Samsung Epic 4G and the Sanyo Zio are both getting some Froyo love on February 21st. We’ve gotten word from Sprint that confirms the date, so if you’ve got an Epic or Zio, get your device ready for Froyo. Sprint is saying that all of the Epics and Zios should have Froyo by February 25th, so by this time next Friday. Anyone excited about getting Froyo?

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The Froyo rumors just keep on rolling, don’t they? BGR’s saying that the Samsung Epic 4G’s Android 2.2 upgrade is still on for the 21st. We’ve heard that one before, but that was build EA17 – EB13 is the latest and all signs point to it being final. They’re also saying the Sanyo Zio should get its 2.2 upgrade on that same day, and that it’ll roll out over a 5-day period. Sweet! Let us know if all this ends up being true.

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If you live in the US and you have a Galaxy S phone, I know what’s on your mind: “When am I getting Froyo?” If it’s any comfort, several of us here at TalkAndroid are right there in the same boat with you. We reported recently that my Epic 4G may get Froyo soon, but for those of you with a Verizon Fascinate, you may have some options available to you via a recent leak. Android Central is reporting that a rooted, leaked version of Froyo is available, so if you’ve been looking for an option, hit the source link to read all about it.

Fascinate Sees a Leaked, Rooted Froyo in EB01

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When we say “Dev Community, ” we usually mean XDA-Developers, and this case is no exception.  The developers over at XDA have once again done something that the manufacturer hasn’t — brought Android 2.2 to the Motorola Milestone XT720.  User Dexter_nlb has posted a ROM that reportedly has very few issues functioning as a stable Froyo ROM. Given that Motorola themselves proclaimed this phone will remain stuck with Eclair as the OS, we’re extra happy to see this coming together from the developer community.

Dev Community Brings Froyo to Milestone XT720

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Although Samsung has become quite notorious with owners of Samsung Android devices for not sending out updates to their Android devices nearly as often as they should, a small ounce of hope was discovered. What you’re seeing in the picture above is a screenshot of the Samsung Captivate running Android 2.2, otherwise known as Froyo. This was found on the AT&T support page for the Samsung Captivate, in the section that describes how to find the Captivate’s firmware version and operating system.

With many other Android phones already running Froyo and Gingerbread already going public, it seems as though the Captivate would never get the Froyo update. But, this lucky find does shed a small ray of hope on the situation for Captivate users wanting Android 2.2. Hopefully this means that the Froyo update is on the way.

You can check out the support page by clicking the source link below. Be sure to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments.

AT&T support page showing Samsung Captivate running Froyo, is update on the way?

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Rumors are exactly that — just rumors.  We don’t know anything for sure, but there’s been a lot of talk lately about the Froyo update coming to the Epic4G, specifically…but we think all Galaxy S phones will be following close behind.  Tipsters who claim to have an inside track are saying that the Sprint Epic 4G will be getting some Froyo love in less than two weeks, to be delivered on February 21.  Supposedly Samsung and Sprint are embracing version EA17 and are about ready to call it official, and hopefully we’ll be seeing it named legit in here in about 13 days.

Rumors Saying Froyo Coming to Sprint’s Epic 4G Feb 21

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Build DL30 of the Samsung Fascinate’s software finally brought sweet Froyo to all of you Galaxy S users on Verizon, but word is that it was bad. Really bad. Droid Life has gotten word that it wasn’t anywhere near final and that a new build – EB01 – has trickled out and cleans up a lot of the issues folks have run into. We’re sure this’ll get into the hands of XDA soon enough, but until then, here’s a full changelog for you to feast on:

1. Updated to support the Google Froyo 2.2 software
2. Added support for SMS Delivery acknowledgement
3. Addressed an issue seen in some cases were users would lose their data connection and have to either power cycle or turn on and off airplane mode to recover
4. A UI change was made to correct the spelling of "Dialled Calls" in the dialer app.
5. Addressed an issue where the speaker button was not working when connected to a Bluetooth device.
6. A software change was made to enhance the reliability of the syncing of IMAP and POP 3 e-mails accounts
7. You can now move messages between folders in the exchange mail client
8. Addressed an issue found when connected to the car dock and you turn off the back light the connection defaults to the speakerphone when you turn the back light back on
9. Addressed a "force close" error message seen when you select "delete all" in your sent or trash folders in your exchange e-mail account
10. You can now save a contact you found using a Global Address Look up.
11. Addressed an issue found when using Bing Voice search causing the device to give the error message "thinking" and "make sure you are connected to a network and try again".
12. When using the Voice Command application it will not display duplicate names and numbers for the same contact that was found from multiple sources.
13. Addressed an issue when using the Desktop dock which in some cases was causing the idle screen image to appear to be burned into the screen
14. The color scheme in the calendar has been changed
15. Enhancements were made to improve the update consistency of the feeds and widgets
16. Protected Media licenses are now stored on the memory card so if the device is factory reset these protected content licenses will not be lost
17. The Swype application will no longer capitalize letters inappropriately

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After finally getting Android 2.2 out to Samsung Captivate customers under Rogers Wireless in Canada, Samsung has decided its time to release the source code so all can see what’s under the hood. Head on over and download it to have a peek, just be sure to search for model number “SGH-i896″ under the mobile section.

Rogers Samsung Galaxy S Captivate gets Froyo source code released.

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It’s Unofficial – the Samsung Fascinate is finally running Froyo, albeit from the bright minds over at XDA-Developers.  User “punk.kaos” managed to compile together the latest leaked Froyo ROM (DL30) for the Fascinate and has it available for download.  It’s pre-rooted, and has all the normal Verizon/Samsung bloatware included so you can get the full experience of removing it as soon as the system loads!

Keep in mind that installing your own ROM can brick your phone if done improperly, so tinker at your own risk – especially since this dev is offering absolutely no support (or even requests for that matter) – so mod with caution!  Head on over to the xda-developers forum to grab it and let us know how it works out for you in the comments!

Samsung Fascinate gets Froyo the XDA developers way

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Last week Android hacker extraordinaire Kaos teased us with word that he had obtained a leak of Verizon’s Froyo upgrade for the Samsung Fascinate Today he is releasing the ROM to the public, complete with all of Sammy and Verizon’s bloatware (and bugs he promises are not his own doing). The update is build number DL30 and features Froyo with full TouchWiz integration. The only alteration to the ROM in question is that comes pre-rooted.

You can find the download and other instructions over at the XDA source link below.

[XDA via AndroidForums]

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The Samsung Transform is the latest to get Android 2.2 under it’s belt, not officially, but sort of. SDX Developers member Vampirefo has put all the instructions you need to get Froyo working on your Transform. As always, we feel the need to warn you that any tinkering with the code on your device could make it as useless as tanning bed in Africa.

If you do this to your Samsung Transform and happen to notice any issues, please go to the same forum at the source link below and comment on your findings to help the developer fix any unforeseen issues. This is still in testing, but it is more or less working, even if it doesn’t help your overall speed. Not much you can do there with a hardware bottleneck for specs.

Froyo comes to Samsung Transform

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Are you one of those extremely patient Dell Streak 5 users on AT&T who have suffered the same fate as various Galaxy S users regarding an attempt to get Froyo on your device?  Want some good news?  You have two options.  1 – You can hop on the XDA developers site and hack the crap out of your device, bringing it up to par with other mobile devices or 2 – You can wait until Feb 1st.  Thanks to a statement by Best Buy, it looks like Dell Streak 5 users could be seeing a 2.2 update on that day. Read More…

Best Buy Says Dell Streak 5 Is Getting Froyo February 1st

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It looks like after T-Mobile let out they were setting the myTouch updates to Froyo out of the cage, only to keep it on a leash and never let it out, They’re promising to push out the update again. This time, myTouch users hope they aren’t disappointed again.

T-Mobile started rolling out OTA updates to bring myTouch 3G 3.5mm Jack and the MyTouch Fender LE oday, so users should see this coming in waves over the next few days, be sure to watch for it if you have one.

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T-Mobile Pushing out Froyo to MyTouch 3G now – for real this time

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A couple of developers have tweeted on their Twitter accounts that they’re currently working on an official Froyo build for Samsung’s Fascinate.  However, it’s not ready for you just yet, so please do forgive me for the teaser.  But be patient folks, you’ve been waiting this long!  Either one should be around the corner soon.  The reason we’re even running with this post is because we find it interesting to note, which will come first?  The official update from Samsung themselves?  Or, the @punkkaos and friends’ build?  The race is on.  It should be “Fascinating”, get it?  Alright, alright, geez.  Tough crowd.  Will you take the build if it comes before the official Samsung/Verizon update?  Let us know what you think in the comments below.

[twitter via androidcentral]

Samsung Fascinate Froyo Build Teased By Developers

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Galaxy S owners are all eagerly awaiting the Froyo update, and T-Mobile said they would be rolling the update out to their customers. However, a post in the T-Mobile forums indicates that this update won’t be going out over-the-air after all, but instead will be available by download via the Mini Kies tool. At this point, this is the only option for Vibrant owners wanting to update to Froyo, and they’re saying that the update won’t be OTA at any point down the road. That’s not to say that a later update might not be sent out that will include Froyo, but don’t expect to see KA6 being pushed out to your device.

T-Mobile and Samsung Offer Froyo Update KA6 to Vibrant Owners via Mini Kies

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Whether or not you believe that all the community outrage at the lack of a Froyo update for the Samsung/T-Mo Vibrant did any good, the update is finally here.

As of right now, if you own a T-Mo Vibrant, you can download the 2.2 Froyo update for your phone using the Kies Mini software that Sammy uses to push builds to devices.  If you have questions you can visit the T-Mo discussion thread by clicking here.

We originally thought that this would be an OTA upgrade, but I am glad to see it as a download so people can get it when they are ready (NOW).

Let us know how the upgrade process goes.

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There was a rumor going ’round that the US-based Galaxy S phones weren’t going to see the Froyo update, and that it was a cost/political issue.   While we never really bought it here at Talkandroid, it was a popular rumor until a few days ago, when Phonescoop reported otherwise. We were pleased to hear that rumor was bogus, not only because it never really made sense, but because it would’ve been pretty underhanded of everyone involved. Well, today, both T-Mobile and Sprint have made statements regarding Froyo updates on their Galaxy S devices.
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LG Ally owners out there that have been patiently waiting for a Froyo update might not have to wait much longer. Leaked documents have revealed that the update is ready to roll, although they do not specify as to when they may start being pushed.

Some owners may be wondering if there is a serving of Gingerbread on the horizon for the Ally. However, given the age of the device and not to mention the time it took to get Froyo ready, I would not count on a 2.3 update for the Ally. We’ll be on the lookout for a  clear-cut release date for the update, so stay tuned.

LG Ally finally getting Froyo soon?

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Wow. That’s all I can really say about Samsung at this point. Wow. First we get leaked images and specs of the Vibrant Plus, which is supposed to be running Froyo, HSPA+, and a front-facing camera. Then someone from Samsung explains that they charge a carrier for pretty much any kind of update, and now this. We just got word from the guys over at BoyGeniusReport that’s sure to make a lot more Vibrant owners a lot angrier. They’ve gotten a photo of the Vibrant Plus/Vibrant 4G, and it’s clearly running.. wait for it.. Gingerbread! Yeah, Samsung really went there. The Vibrant Plus could ship with Gingerbread, which is 2 steps up from the quickly aging Eclair that the current Vibrant is using.

Now, we can’t confirm this, but they say their source is trusted, so we’ll believe it.. for now.  More on this as it develops. So what do you AndroidGuys think about this? Sound off in the comments below!

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We haven’t seen a fully official build of the LG Optimus 2X yet, but we know that it’s going to be sporting some pretty impressive hardware. At CES, LG showed off its full lineup of the Optimus line, and it was about as powerful as anything we’ve seen. LG will be bringing a lot to the table in the hardware department, in both the Optimus 2X and the Optimus Black. Even though this is a pre-production unit, it does quite well on the benchmarks. Video below.

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LG Optmus 2X Quadrant: How Does It Fare With Froyo?

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Ever since a wild rumor surfaced claiming Samsung and T-Mobile are purposefully withholding the upgrade to Android 2.2 (Froyo) for the Samsung Vibrant in order to boost anticipation for the Samsung Vibrant 4G, the internet has been ablaze with hate only rivaled by the uproar over undelivered but promised updates for the Samsung Behold II. A class action lawsuit and Twitter trend of #NeverAgain when tweeting out Samsung complaints seem to be only the start, and Samsung’s newly issued statement regarding the matter won’t do much to slow down the hate.

“Samsung Mobile does not comment on rumors or speculation. With regard to the Froyo update, we recently issued the following statement: “Samsung feels it is important to make the Android 2.2/Froyo upgrade available only after we feel that we can give the millions of U.S. Galaxy S owners a simple and reliable upgrade experience. Due to the complexity and unique functionality of each Galaxy S device, we are performing additional testing and are working to make the Android 2.2/Froyo upgrade available to all U.S. Galaxy S owners, including the Samsung Vibrant, as soon as possible.”

When asked for comment by CNET, T-Mobile simply referred back to Samsung’s verbiage. Pretty non-comittal words coming from the camp that is supposedly withholding these updates. Given their history of poorly-executed Android upgrades you’d think Samsung would make an honest effort to get Froyo out, so perhaps it is really just a case of getting all of their ducks in a row across carriers and devices before releasing Android 2.2 in the US. We’d hate to jump on board with such a vicious rumor, especially if it is simply that: a viscous rumor.

[via CNET]

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If you rock a Samsung Captivate and happen to reside in Mr. Rogers neighborhood up in Canada, then you might want to have a mid-week celebration, ey?  Following the trend of the other Galaxy phones from Samsung and Rogers, the Captivate is getting it’s 2.2 rollout and is ripe for the pickings now.  All you have to do is update via  the Kies application on your PC.  Not sure what that is?  No problem…Rogers has a nice and easy PDF that will walk you through the process!  So what are you waiting for?  Slap on a warm jacket and get a crackin’!

Rogers Canada rolls out Froyo to Samsung Captivate owners

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We’re well into 2011 by now and most of you US-based Galaxy S owners still have yet to see Froyo. (Officially, anyway.) What the heck is going on with that? Samsung’s Twitter account tweeted that they wanted users to have a simple and reliable upgrade – the type of hesitation you’d expect from Samsung considering past upgrades didn’t go too smoothly for a lot of users of their other phones.

The second line of the tweet states that they “[are] running tests due to complexity [and] unique functionality.” Translation: “Getting around TouchWiz is tougher than we thought it’d be.” That’s not really fair to say, though: European variants have had the upgrade for quite some time. Most will tell you that the carriers are to blame, and a lot of that blame does fall on them. Even Sony Ericsson admitted to as much when they hadn’t committed to a date for the Xperia X10′s Eclair upgrade. It’s entirely possible that Samsung is being treated the same way by all four major carriers.

So they still can’t commit to a date, but I think it’s about time we cut them some slack – at least direct some of your anger toward the carriers.

In lighter news, though, the Nexus S could soon be headed to Europe as a device being named the GT-I90003 has recently been approved by the Global Certification Forum. The Unwired’s Arne Hesse has it from a trusted source of his that this device – unlike the Nexus S released here in the states – would be coming with a Super-LCD display as opposed to a Super AMOLED. Doesn’t sound too farfetch’d considering the Russian version is said to be getting the same treatment. The only thing we’re still waiting for is a release date and pricing, but I’m sure that isn’t long off.

[via Android Police]

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