Android 2.1 ported to Droid, no one feigns surprise

You had to know this was coming. That Android 2.1 OS that's been circulating inside the Google's ultra-exclusive Nexus One has hit the internet, and thanks to some clever hackery, you can now theoretically put the update on your Droid handset. We say theoretically, of course, because it's not quite a perfect rip. DIY instructions were briefly posted on Sholes.info but have since been replaced with a curt advisory to wait for a ROM that properly preserves file system permissions, else risking some serious breaking. The original image file is still available, but don't say we didn't warn you. Separately and perhaps unrelated, a video has surfaced of the Nexus One's boot animation running on Droid -- feel free to enjoy that instead, after the break.

Android 2.1 ported to Droid, no one feigns surprise

[Thanks, Seth and Kyle]

[CJ100570 Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:22AM]

Um, sorry to rain on your parade but 2.1 hasn't been ported to the Droid. However, you can get the boot screen, sounds, etc.

[CJ100570 Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:24AM]

Almost forgot, there's a link to the files in this post http://www.androidcentral.com/android-21-flan-ripped-apart-boot-animation-wallpapers-ringtones-available

[kb1rma Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:28AM]

@CJ100570 Yes. It has.

[t3hpwninat0r Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:34AM]

@CJ100570 Then wtf is that img for?

[SDreamer Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:35AM]

I don't quite get what's so awesome about the Google Nexus One. Okay it's the "Google Phone," but look even the Droid has its software now. Honestly, I don't think there will ever be just a "Google Phone," any android phone can have it's features and might even be cheaper. I applaud Google for having a solid mobile OS, but this hype over the Google Phone is misleading. I don't see anything iconic about the Nexus One, it looks like any other Andoird HTC phone (which all look really solid).

[tonicboy Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:45AM]

@SDreamer
I think what people are getting excited about is that there is finally an Android phone with specs worth lusting over (approximately equal specs to the HTC HD2), and the fact that it comes with Android 2.1 and may sell unlocked for a low price doesn't hurt either.

However, I generally agree that the hype is overblown. But that's fanboyism, what are you gonna do?

[textbooks Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:38AM]

So really Droid and Nexus are in the same boat. Multitouch-less until someone roots it into a ROM.
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[newtape Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:41AM]

Wave stream creates 'X' of neXt 'W'eb

[Wesscoast Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:44AM]

@newtape

really? NeXt? You went there? The basis for Mac OS X, which was later the basis of OS X iPhone?

Guys, I MUST know... what the hell is the X for?

[tonicboy Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:46AM]

@Wesscoast
it's for neXus phone, duh.

[yyandrew Posted Dec 15th 2009 1:28AM]

@Wesscoast X marks the spot! obviously..

[jasomar23 Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:46AM]

awesome...

[samirb17 Posted Dec 15th 2009 1:12AM]

Is it just me or does that whole boot animation remind you of the new Windows boot animation?

[Abdel Posted Dec 15th 2009 1:22AM]

anyone notice the HQ in Youtube bar instead of HD

[Guru101010 Posted Dec 15th 2009 1:46AM]

@Abdel

It stands for High Quality.. Duh!

[DivinoAG Posted Dec 15th 2009 12:07PM]

@Abdel so you didn't notice that the same icons also show up on Youtube's actual page, depending on whether the video has an HD version or not?

[Gaucho85 Posted Dec 15th 2009 2:31AM]

Ok... now bring it to the Eris please!

[chaoscentral Posted Dec 15th 2009 11:17AM]

@Gaucho85

lmfao don't think that'll happen.... Atleast not anytime soon. There's a huge power difference between the Droid's CPU and the Eris'

I have a feeling it would grind to a halt on something like the Eris or G1(same CPU between the 2) with all those 3D effects and animated backgrounds.

[codebreaker Posted Dec 15th 2009 11:51AM]

@chaoscentral as if you have specs to tell us that isn't true of the Droid vs. Nexus

[qlimax Posted Dec 15th 2009 6:26AM]

HOT

[codebreaker Posted Dec 15th 2009 11:50AM]

i'm gonna judge a book by it's cover for a minute and say that if the rest of the UI looks like that lock screen there, it needs some heavy work.

[JAG Posted Dec 15th 2009 1:10PM]

great, but i would like that to be official

[raaaaaa Posted Dec 15th 2009 2:20PM]

when will verizon give this to usss

[1ofdakoolkidz Posted Dec 15th 2009 3:17PM]

@raaaaaa Um.......half past never!
Bravo, on the way, stay tuned!

[vainmicah Posted Dec 15th 2009 5:06PM]

I got no iPhone: http://parrygripp.com/week012009.html

[malibumac Posted Dec 15th 2009 6:38PM]

So if 2.1 is going to be available on the droid, what makes the nexus one any more 'google phone' than all of the other android phones? The fact that your going to have to get it expensive unlocked through an online retailer? They're never going to sell to the consumer market unlocked. Theres a reason when an american hears nokia they think, dumbphone.

[nexusone Posted Dec 16th 2009 8:19PM]

Very interesting. I have read that some people have already "bricked" their phones when trying to upgrade.

http://www.nexusoneforum.net