Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of February 27th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-27th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-27th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-27th-2012/#comments Refresh Roundup: week of February 27th, 2012Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of February 27th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of February 13th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eight Android phones, including the Motorola Droid X and Samsung Epic 4G, were found to house major permission flaws according to a research team at North Carolina State University. Their study revealed untrusted applications could send SMS messages, record conversations and execute other potentially malicious actions without user consent. Eleven of the thirteen areas analyzed (includes geo-location and access to address books) showed privileges were exposed by pre-loaded applications. Interestingly, Nexus devices were less vulnerable, suggesting that the other phone manufacturers may have failed to properly implement Android's security permissions model. Google and Motorola confirm the present flaws while HTC and Samsung remain silent. Exerting caution when installing applications should keep users on their toes until fixes arrive.

[Thanks, John]

Some Android phones fail to enforce permissions, exposed to unauthorized app access originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola bestowed an early-week treat upon the Chinese market today, with the XT928 -- a nominal RAZR relative and ostensible addition to the Droid X line that we spotted earlier this month. Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, this Android 2.3 device boasts a 4.5-inch, 1280 x 720 HD display, supports 1080p HD playback and features a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera, along with a 1.3 megapixel shooter up front. The dual-mode, dual-standby handset is also coated in Corning Gorilla Glass to guard against nasty scratches and comes packed with 1GB of RAM. The XT928 will be available in China this December at an unspecified price, though there's no word yet on if or when it'll hit the US. For more details, head past the break for the full PR.

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Official Android updates
  • The top story this week revolves around the HTC Thunderbolt's long-awaited Gingerbread OTA update. It was finally rolling out, which was exciting news for owners of the device -- until it had to be pulled because of some rather significant bugs. The largest of them all was that voicemail notifications no longer worked properly; video chatting through Google Talk was also slightly messed up as well. No word on when we can expect to see it come back with those bugs fixed. [Droid-Life]
  • Unfortunately, the Thunderbolt isn't the only phone falling victim to pulled revamps; the LG Optimus S on Sprint had its Gingerbread update kiboshed, though users have had two weeks to get it -- plenty of time for anyone to experience some of the bugs, which included the phone not charging, the SD card not being recognized when the phone's connected to the computer, no access to data services, and predictive text on the virtual keyboard stopped working. It's disappointing to see this happen so soon after the Kyocera Echo update went through a similar debacle. [SprintFeed]
  • LG Optimus 3D: V10K firmware update, enables phone to convert OpenGL-capable 2D games into stereoscopic 3D. Note: this still runs Android 2.2.2, so we're still waiting for Gingerbread. [AndroidCentral]
  • Motorola Xoom WiFi: Android 3.2.1 is beginning to roll out. [AndroidCentral]
  • Dell Streak 7: Honeycomb update rolling out now to unspecified regions [AndroidCentral]
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer: Revamped to Android 3.2.1, adds other bug fixes [AndroidCommunity]
  • Casio G'Zone Commando: Gingerbread rolling out now [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola Droid 3: Minor maintenance refresh; enhances Google Talk with video chat support, several other fixes. [PhoneDog]
  • T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S: OTA install (with option to manually install) to Android 2.3.6; doesn't appear to break tethering. [AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • The Android 2.3.5 ROM for the global Samsung Galaxy S II leaked early this week. [Pocketnow, SamFirmware]
  • You can now download the Android 2.3.4 SBF for the Motorola Droid X2, courtesy of XDA. [Droid-Life]
  • If you have a Sony Ericsson Xperia-branded device from 2010 or 2011, CyanogenMod7 support will most likely come included as part of an upcoming update. Ten Xperia devices will be added, though a timeframe for release wasn't announced. Check here to see if your device made the list. [XperiaBlog]
Other platforms
  • Check here to see if your phone is ready to receive Windows Phone Mango.
  • The ultra-rare AT&T HP Pre 3 just received an OTA update to 2.2.3.2207, right after a new webOS Doctor became available for the same refresh. [PreCentral]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 26, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The HTC EVO 3D is now ready for a maintenance fix called 2.08.651.2, which offers some nice improvements like allowing more Sprint bloatware to be uninstallable by the user, contact transfer via bluetooth, fixes for the lock screen occasionally freezing, and GPS enhancements. This update is available through a manual install. [via SprintFeed]
  • Speaking of the HTC EVO 3D, the bootloader unlock tool is now ready for your enjoyment on the company's fancy new dev site.
  • Android 2.3.4 is finally rolling out on T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G, and all users should receive the OTA update by the end of September at the latest. Aside from the standard 2.3.4 enhancements, Sensation 4G owners can also expect better battery life, additional software stability, extra touchscreen responsiveness, and improved "device reboots." Curiously, the refresh also promises better screen and photo resolution. All in all, this is the kind of firmware boost we love to see. (Thanks, Anonymous) [via TmoNews]
  • If you're using a Samsung Fascinate 3G on Telus, you'll be interested to know that you may now have Gingerbread bestowed upon your device. It'll involve a manual install using Samsung Kies, so go to the website to get all the instructions. [via MobileSyrup]
  • The five people enjoying their Motorola Flipside can finally be treated to Android 2.2. Yes, that's Froyo. Go here to get the update manually. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Some Motorola Droid X users complained about bugs after its bump up to Gingerbread, which should be resolved by installing version 4.5.602. It's a simple maintenance fix that throws in a couple additional enhancements at the same time. [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC Droid Incredible is inching closer to getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4, according to the support page Verizon recently set up on its site. [via Droid-Life]
  • In time for today's launch, Samsung has released the source code for the Conquer 4G. Devs, head here to download it -- you'll know what to do after that. [via Android Police]
  • For everyone who chooses to get the Conquer 4G, it's supposedly set to receive a device security enhancement today as well, according to some leaked screenshots. [via SprintFeed]
Unofficial Android updates/custom ROMs/misc hackery
  • This was fast -- the same bug fix update for the Droid X that we mentioned above has already been rooted. Go to the via for the full details on how to get it. As always, diving into these types of processes are more advanced, and you should follow the instructions to the letter. [via Droid-Life]
  • The MIUI custom ROM is starting to gain a lot of momentum in the Android community, and if you're interested in checking it out on your device without going through the hassle of installing the full version (let alone rooting your phone or buying a MIUI-supported phone), an XDA developer has created a clone of the MIUI launcher and has made an APK available for your downloading pleasure. The via has a large screenshot gallery to check out. [via AddictiveTips]
  • We've seen a lot of leaked Gingerbread ROMs surface for the HTC Thunderbolt, but this time an "official" update has made its ways to the Android dev world. It's been told that this is not yet the final build, so it's bound to get even better with time. Still, the impatient users may want to get this as soon as possible. [via RootzWiki and AndroidCentral]
  • Another build of Gingerbread, EH06, has leaked for the Samsung Epic 4G. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC EVO 4G update to Android 2.3 can now be rooted, courtesy of Revolutionary. [via AndroidCentral]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 15, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Phil]

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OnLive Viewer hits HTC Flyer, ripped and posted for other Android gaming voyeurs (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Gallery: Motorola Droid X2

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Droid X2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android 2.3 hit the web for Droid X owners earlier this week, but that update previously required a tethered, manual install. As of today, the update is available over the air, so cable-free purists can finally start cooking with Gingerbread on their Droid X handsets. We first saw 2.3 popping up on the device in March, but if you opted out of rooting your handset for an early look at the new OS, you can now get your feet wet with speedy navigation, a customizable dock, and an overhauled camera app.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

OTA Gingerbread 2.3 update now available for Droid X originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid X gets genuine Gingerbread update, leaked build floats out for the impatient originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gingerbread finally coming to Droid X Friday, Droid 2 and Pro to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fair enough, but here comes the juicy part of the story: in the following month, Google informed Motorola that it wasn't happy with the way Skyhook blends location data from WiFi, GPS, and cellular signal. Or in Google's words: this is data "contamination." Despite Motorola refuting such concern, a week later it informed Skyhook that Google had told Moto that its choice for a third-party location service "renders the device [Droid X] no longer Android Compatible." It's not exactly clear what this compatibility issue is, but it's believed to be the ultimate reason that forced Motorola -- being a close pal of Google -- to drop Skyhook's XPS in favor of Google's Location Service. If you're still not feeling sorry for Skyhook, then note that last month Google called this "a baseless complaint" and a "thinly veiled fishing expedition" for internal Google documents and emails. Funnily enough, one email quotes an Android manager saying it was obvious to phone manufacturers that "we are using compatibility as a club to make them do things we want." Question is: which direction will the club swing now that the two companies are battling it out in court?

Internal emails reveal Google's desperation over Skyhook's Android deal with Motorola originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Droid X2 appears in startup sequence, confirms its dual-core heritage (video)

Droid X2 appears in startup sequence, confirms its dual-core heritage (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidDroidDroid XDroid X 2DroidXDroidX2googlemobileMotorolaMotorola DroidMotorola Droid XMotorola Droid X 2MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidXMotorolaDroidX2VerizonVerizon WirelessVerizonWirelessvideoVZVZWThu, 21 Apr 2011 08:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid X2 reappears in the wild, still indistinguishable from Droid X]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/droid-x2-reappears-in-the-wild-still-indistinguishable-from-dro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/droid-x2-reappears-in-the-wild-still-indistinguishable-from-dro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/droid-x2-reappears-in-the-wild-still-indistinguishable-from-dro/#comments You've seen it before and now you're seeing it again. The Droid X2 that Motorola seems unwilling to announce has made another unsanctioned appearance in the wild. It's still rocking Android 2.2 and there's sadly no indication of any LTE goodness for it, but we suspect the changes that justify the 2 in its name will be happening under the hood. The 8 megapixel camera round the back comes with the same dual-LED flash array and HD Video label as the original Droid X, once again giving us no hint of what exactly Motorola's upgraded. Then again, what's the fun in knowing everything in advance?

Droid X2 reappears in the wild, still indistinguishable from Droid X originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroid xdroid x 2droid x2DroidXDroidX2in the wildInTheWildleakmb870motomotorolamotorola droid x 2MotorolaDroidX2rumorsmartphonespeculationverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 07 Apr 2011 13:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid X and Droid 2 get unofficial Android Gingerbread 2.3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/droid-x-and-droid-2-get-unofficial-android-gingerbread-2-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/droid-x-and-droid-2-get-unofficial-android-gingerbread-2-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/droid-x-and-droid-2-get-unofficial-android-gingerbread-2-3/#comments Is your Motorola Droidphone hungry for some Gingerbread? Well, the lucky little guy can now get its taste with the recently released Android 2.3 builds for Droid X and Droid 2 from My Droid World. Droid Life's got all the details, including a hands-on video (provided after the break) and complete instructions for rooting your device and downloading the OS. Gingerbread brings you the new blue Blur, a customizable dock, an app management shortcut, an overhauled camera app, and super fast navigation speeds, among other things. So for you eager beavers who just can't wait for an official release, follow the source links below and feed your phone.

Continue reading Droid X and Droid 2 get unofficial Android Gingerbread 2.3

Droid X and Droid 2 get unofficial Android Gingerbread 2.3 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3Androidandroid 2.3android updateAndroid2.3AndroidUpdatecell phoneCellPhonedroiddroid 2droid xDroid2DroidXgingerbreadleakleakedmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid 2motorola droid xMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroidXoperating systemOperatingSystemosphonesmart phoneSmartPhoneupdateMon, 28 Mar 2011 20:42:00 EST<![CDATA['Hummer' handsets now account for 24 percent of US smartphone sales, prove Steve Jobs wrong]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/hummer-handsets-now-account-for-24-percent-of-us-smartphone-sa/#comments Remember when Steve Jobs had a dig at Apple's mobile competition and proclaimed that "no one" would buy their Hummer-like 4-inch-plus smartphones? Well, going by the latest NPD data, that group of "no ones" among US smartphone consumers is now a meaty 24 percent. Separating handsets into screen categories of 3.4 inches and below, 3.5 to 3.9 inches, and those above 4 inches, the stat mavens discovered that the midrange is holding steady, but smaller-screened devices are starting to lose out to their jumbo-sized brethren. No prizes for guessing that Android-powered devices were behind that big sales increase, with the HTC EVO 4G and Motorola Droid X leading the way, followed by Samsung's multivariate Galaxy S range. Now, care to tell us more about our mobile future, Steve?

[Thanks, Skylar]

Disclaimer: NPD's Ross Rubin is a contributor to Engadget.

Continue reading 'Hummer' handsets now account for 24 percent of US smartphone sales, prove Steve Jobs wrong

'Hummer' handsets now account for 24 percent of US smartphone sales, prove Steve Jobs wrong originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Motorola Droid 3, Droid X 2 and LTE-equipped Targa pictured?

Motorola Droid 3, Droid X 2 and LTE-equipped Targa pictured? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroiddaytonadroiddroid 3droid xdroid x 2Droid3DroidXDroidX2in the wildInTheWildleakltemb870motomotorolamotorola droid 3motorola targaMotorolaDroid3MotorolaTargarumorspeculationtargaverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwnrussellTue, 15 Mar 2011 02:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X2 is a Droid X with a smaller microSD card? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/#comments You know how it works: people see unusual product names in inventory systems, and imaginations start running wild. We'd been hearing some pretty crazy things about the rumored Droid X2 for Verizon, only to have those expectations reigned in to a light refresh -- and in light of the Droid Bionic's upcoming launch, a deeply overhauled Droid X launching in roughly the same time frame never made a ton of sense in the first place. On that note, we've just been hit with a memo that's supposedly floating around SCK -- the Radio Shack subsidiary responsible for Sam's Club kiosks -- that calls the X2 "a new Droid X version" with a 2GB bundled microSD card replacing the original model's 16GB... and it'll sell for the same price.

Now, we'd heard from our sources before that the X2 would be warmed over with a front-facing camera and the same 1.2GHz single-core processor bump that the Chinese version recently received. Nothing in the SCK memo suggests that's not happening, and the microSD card reduction might mean there'll be more internal storage space, too. We can hope, right?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Update: Several folks have written in to point out that the Droid X packages with the smaller microSD cards are already in other retail outlets, so SCK may just be playing catch-up. If so, that's a horrible choice of name for the inventory system, we'd say. Thanks, everyone!

Motorola Droid X2 is a Droid X with a smaller microSD card? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been hearing rumors of a Motorola Droid X 2 for a few days now from The Mobi Zone, complete with specs and pictures (above). Supposedly, it's the successor to the Droid X, with a similar appearance, Android 2.2 with MOTOBLUR, and the same 8 megapixel camera. Some of the leaked specs -- 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM -- didn't sit well with us, since these closely match the upcoming LTE-equipped Droid Bionic. We did some digging around and one of our trusted sources confirmed that the Droid X 2 aka Droid X "squared" is indeed coming to Verizon in Q2 2011 without LTE. However, it appears to be a refreshed Droid X, with the same 4.3-inch WVGA (854 x 480) display, a 1.2GHz single-core CPU, and 768MB of RAM. It's not quite the powerhouse it was originally made out to be, but it now seems to be a better fit in the Droid family.

Update: We have also confirmed that the Droid X 2 will feature a front-facing camera.

[Thanks, Ahmad]

Motorola Droid X 2 leaks, more details emerge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblurDroidDroid XDroid X 2DroidXDroidX2googlemotoblurMotorolaMotorola DroidMotorola Droid XMotorola Droid X 2MotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidXMotorolaDroidX2VerizonVerizon WirelessVerizonWirelessVZVZWWed, 16 Feb 2011 05:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's Blur-flavored Gingerbread update for Droid X in the wild?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/motorolas-blur-flavored-gingerbread-update-for-droid-x-in-the-w/#comments You could argue that Motorola still has some work to do to emerge the hole it dug itself while pushing back major version updates for its early Android devices time and time again, but it's definitely improving -- and it looks like a Blur-ified build of Gingerbread for the Droid X is already starting to leak. As you might recall, Moto's 4.3-inch beast launched on Eclair before getting Froyo a few months later, so the fact that the company is seemingly preparing its second big update already is notable to say the least; it looks to be basically the same thing they've already shown on the Atrix, which is definitely a marked improvement from the Blur of old. No word on how the source got these shots, but we can only hope it means the over-the-air update isn't too far off.

[Thanks, Andrew]

Motorola's Blur-flavored Gingerbread update for Droid X in the wild? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Droid X gets 1.2GHz software overclock for China, we feel slighted too originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghzchinachinese releaseChineseReleasedroiddroid xDroidXmotorolaoverclockprocessortiThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid X get a pretty healthy Froyo-based update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/droid-x-get-a-pretty-healthy-froyo-based-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/droid-x-get-a-pretty-healthy-froyo-based-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/droid-x-get-a-pretty-healthy-froyo-based-update/#comments We're totally cognizant of the fact that we're going to need to call out when updates aren't Gingerbread for a while, so let us be clear: the Droid X update that's being pushed out right now from Verizon is still very much based on Android 2.2 (despite the confusing build version, 2.3.340). That said, this feels like a pretty awesome boost, featuring a whole host of bug fixes along with a flip-to-mute option ("turning control" in Nokia parlance), preloaded Flash 10.1, and both EA's Madden and a new MyVerizon app in ROM. It's getting pushed now, so enjoy, you crazy, fun-loving Droid X users, you.

Droid X get a pretty healthy Froyo-based update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No matter how many we see, we never cease to be amazed by some of the KIRFs out there. Take this Droid X, for instance, which doesn't even bother with a name like "Motorolo Foid X," and even goes so far as to include some legitimate-looking Verizon branding to back up its nearly spot-on appearance. The real kicker, however, is that the KIRFers behind the device have decided to ditch Android in favor of Windows Mobile 6.5 for reasons unknown to us. Don't believe us? Check it out in action in the video after the break, and look for the device itself to set you back around $244.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: Verizon-branded Droid X ditches Android for Windows Mobile 6.5 (video)

Keepin' it real fake: Verizon-branded Droid X ditches Android for Windows Mobile 6.5 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid xDroidXkirfmotorolaverizonvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon sucks at Photoshop: confuses the Droid X for an iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/verizon-sucks-at-photoshop-confuses-the-droid-x-for-an-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/verizon-sucks-at-photoshop-confuses-the-droid-x-for-an-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/verizon-sucks-at-photoshop-confuses-the-droid-x-for-an-iphone/#comments Man, Motorola's not going to be pleased about this! The Droid X is justifiably one of Verizon's marquee devices for this holiday season and takes pride of place on the carrier's Cyber Monday offers page, but wait... why does its screen display the iPhone version of Google Maps? Oops!

[Thanks, Chris]

Verizon sucks at Photoshop: confuses the Droid X for an iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplecyber mondayCyberMondaydroiddroid xDroidXerrorfailfunnygoogle mapsGoogleMapsinaccuraciesiphonemanipulationmapsmistakemotorolaofficial siteOfficialSitephotoshopverizonTue, 30 Nov 2010 07:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's Droid lineup available at Amazon for a penny per handset with no activation fee]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/verizons-droid-lineup-available-at-amazon-for-a-penny-per-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/verizons-droid-lineup-available-at-amazon-for-a-penny-per-hands/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/verizons-droid-lineup-available-at-amazon-for-a-penny-per-hands/#comments Yeah, retailers are always undercutting carrier pricing, sometimes pretty dramatically, but Amazon's taking things to the limit this weekend. You can score any of Verizon's major Droid phones for a penny, and Verizon is also fronting the $35 Verizon line activation fee. Of course, you'll have to sign up for a two year contract, and you'd better not think about canceling out of it: Amazon has a $250 per device cancellation fee on top of Verizon's own hefty charge. Ah, the price of free.

Verizon's Droid lineup available at Amazon for a penny per handset with no activation fee originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Screen Grabs: A Droid X with a SIM card? XOXO, Gossip Girl originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid xDroidXgossip girlGossipGirlscreen grabsScreenGrabssim cardSimCardverizonvideoTue, 16 Nov 2010 20:41:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G and Droid Incredible vie for title of best Android hotspot in informal test]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/evo-4g-and-droid-incredible-vie-for-title-of-best-android-hotspo/#commentsWireless tethering is rapidly becoming a desirable option in top-tier smartphones, but which device delivers the best? Laptop Magazine swore to find out, pitting six Android favorites (two HTC, two Motorola and two Samsung) against one another in a brutal data-sucking showdown in New York City. Unsurprisingly, the HTC EVO 4G came out on top, averaging 5.09 Mbit / sec downloads and a 3.65 second page load time when 4G connectivity was present, but intriguingly enough it's the freshly-upgraded Droid Incredible that pulled the best speeds on 3G. Lest you think Motorola was trounced in this little competition, the Droid 2 actually delivered websites the fastest at 4.425 seconds on average -- besting the Samsung Epic 4G on 4G -- and Droid X owners can find consolation in the fact their handset is really good at loading ESPN for some reason. Sadly, the study failed to include the most important item for comparison across the board: a dedicated MiFi or aircard.

EVO 4G and Droid Incredible vie for title of best Android hotspot in informal test originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G3G hotspot3gHotspot4GdroidDroid 2droid incredibleDroid XDroid2DroidIncredibleDroidXEpic 4GEpic4gEVO 4GEvo4ghotspotHTChtc droid incredibleHTC EVO 4GHtcDroidIncredibleHtcEvo4gmobile hotspotMobileHotspotMotorolaMotorola Droid 2Motorola Droid XMotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroidXportable hotspotPortableHotspotSamsungSamsung Epic 4GSamsungEpic4gMon, 27 Sep 2010 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Editorial: Firmware, forums, and desperation -- the dark side of Android hacking]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/editorial-the-dark-side-of-android-hacking/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/editorial-the-dark-side-of-android-hacking/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/editorial-the-dark-side-of-android-hacking/#comments That picture above is no joke -- that's where I ended up last night trying to revive my Droid X review unit. It was fun, in a hacky mad-scientist sort of way, but it's also really sad -- a testament to how Google approves Android device hacking with a wink and a nod, but doesn't provide any safety nets for its most passionate users.

Let's back up, though. How did I end up in such dire straits? It started when I had the nerve to update this Droid X to the leaked Android 2.2 build -- a simple process that involved installing the file on a microSD card and restarting. Unfortunately, since Motorola refuses to provide a sanctioned upgrade path from the leaked build to the official 2.2 build released earlier this week, I was forced to downgrade back to 2.1 to get back on track. Based on how easy the update was, this would be a piece of cake, right?

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Editorial: Firmware, forums, and desperation -- the dark side of Android hacking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroiddroid xDroidXeditorialfroyogooglehackhackedleakmotorolaThu, 23 Sep 2010 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X now getting OTA Android 2.2 update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/motorola-droid-x-now-getting-ota-android-2-2-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/motorola-droid-x-now-getting-ota-android-2-2-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/motorola-droid-x-now-getting-ota-android-2-2-update/#comments Good way to start Wednesday, indeed. Right on schedule (and not a minute too soon), the over-the-air Android 2.2 (aka Froyo) update for Motorola Droid X has started propagating the radio waves. We've received dozens of tips already, from those who both checked manually and received notification in the status bar. In addition to a new Android, there's also improves visual voicemail with Bluetooth support, a refreshed mobile hotspot app, and a fix to prevent data connections from dropping as you move between WiFi and 3G coverage. Go on, check your phone now -- and don't forget to pick up the new Gmail when you're done updating.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Motorola Droid X now getting OTA Android 2.2 update originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2androidandroid 2.2Android2.2droiddroid xDroidXfirmwarefroyogoogle androidGoogleAndroidotaupdateverizonvzvzwxWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X getting Android 2.2 update starting tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/motorola-droid-x-getting-android-2-2-update-starting-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/motorola-droid-x-getting-android-2-2-update-starting-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/motorola-droid-x-getting-android-2-2-update-starting-tomorrow/#comments Motorola's teasing that it's "still on track for a summer launch of Android 2.2 for Droid X," and considering that tomorrow is the last day of summer (sadly), that lines up nicely with new information on Droid Life today that Moto's beast for Verizon will get blessed with the update starting tomorrow at noon Eastern Time. Verizon's actually already posted the update document, and it's a doozy: besides 2.2, you get improves visual voicemail with Bluetooth support, a refreshed mobile hotspot app, and a fix to prevent data connections from dropping as you move between WiFi and 3G coverage. Looks like you'll be able to grab this of your own accord rather than having to wait for Verizon to bless you with the OTA, so gear up and enjoy one last evening with your Eclair-based Droid X. Go ahead, take it out somewhere nice, it's treated you well.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Verizon has independently confirmed that the update is indeed available tomorrow. Good way to start your Wednesday, we'd say.

Motorola Droid X getting Android 2.2 update starting tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2droid xDroidXfroyogooglemotomotorolaotaupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 21 Sep 2010 14:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Skyhook: Google forced Motorola to drop our location service, delay the Droid X]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/skyhook-google-forced-motorola-to-drop-our-location-service-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/skyhook-google-forced-motorola-to-drop-our-location-service-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/skyhook-google-forced-motorola-to-drop-our-location-service-de/#comments We figured Skyhook's business interference and patent infringement lawsuits against Google would turn up some dirt, and we didn't have long to wait: the location-services company's complaint flatly alleges that Google's Andy Rubin ordered Motorola's Sanjay Jha to "stop ship" on the Droid X because it used Skyhook's XPS positioning system instead of Google Location Services, a tiff that ultimately delayed the phone's release while Moto reworked the software and dropped Skyhook entirely. Following that, Skyhook claims that Google then went after an unidentified "Company X" (likely Samsung) and forced it to drop XPS as well -- which would certainly explain why Samsung's Galaxy S phones have WiFi positioning turned off by default, unlike every other Android phone. Ouch.

If you're thinking that makes no sense because Android is "open," well, you might have another think coming -- Skyhook claims that Google's decisions to allow access to Android Market and its branded apps are an entirely subjective ruse based on something called the Compliance Definition Document, which can be "arbitrarily" interpreted any way Google wants with no recourse. Skyhook says that Google has now told Android OEMs that they're required to use Google Location Services, preventing Skyhook from fulfilling its contracts and costing the company millions in expected royalties.

Now, this is Skyhook's side of the story and we're sure Google will make a persuasive argument of its own, but let's just back up for a moment here and point out the obvious: Google's never, ever come out and clearly said what's required for devices to gain access to Android Market and the branded apps like Gmail -- even though we've been directly asking about those requirements since Android first launched. Remember when Andy Rubin told us that there would be full-fledged "Google Experience" phones with no carrier or handset manufacturer limitations? Or when we were told that phones with skins like HTC Sense or additional features like Exchange integration wouldn't have Google branding? And then all of that turned out to be a lie? Yes, Android might be "open" in the sense that the source code is available, but there's no doubt Google's wielded incredible power over the platform by restricting access to Market and its own apps -- power that hasn't been used to prevent carrier-mandated bloatware or poorly-done manufacturer skinning, but has instead apparently been used to block legitimate competitors like Skyhook from doing business. We're dying to hear Google's side of this story and fill in some of the gaps -- and you can bet we're digging as hard as we can for more info. Stay tuned, kids.

Skyhook: Google forced Motorola to drop our location service, delay the Droid X originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandy rubinAndyRubincompliance definition documentComplianceDefinitionDocumentdroid xDroidXgooglegoogle location serviceGoogleLocationServicelawsuitlegalLocation servicesLocationServicesmotorolasamsungsanjay jhaSanjayJhaskyhookskyhook xpsSkyhookXpsstop shipStopShipwith googleWithGooglexpsFri, 17 Sep 2010 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon gearing up for Android V Cast App store?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/verizon-gearing-up-for-android-v-cast-app-store/#commentsWe're guessing Verizon has been pretty happy with the results of its V Cast App store for BlackBerry, as it looks like the carrier's now accepting submissions in the Android category for software that'll propagate its eventual marketplace on that mobile platform. According to a purported letter obtained by Android and Me, Big Red has been sending out letters to developers extolling the virtues of using its store in lieu of Google's: no testing fee, 14-day turnaround, carrier billing (with the promise of an eventual subscription billing option), 70 / 30 split favoring the developer, etc. Froyo is the flavor of choice, and the only version of Android that'll be supported from the onset -- so that includes both flagship Droids, Droid Incredible, and Droid X. Verizon's Developer Community Conference is the end of this month (21st and 22nd, to be exact), and we imagine the skinny will be gotten by then.

[Thanks, Ryan]

Verizon gearing up for Android V Cast App store? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Kellen]

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Droid Does website points to imminent Froyo update for Droid X... but what does it mean? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.2Android2.2cdmadroiddroid xDroidXfroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmobile OSMobileOssmartphonesoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdateVerizonVerizon wirelessVerizonWirelessTue, 14 Sep 2010 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Motorola's Droid X?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/how-would-you-change-motorolas-droid-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/how-would-you-change-motorolas-droid-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/how-would-you-change-motorolas-droid-x/#comments Last week we gave the Apple loyalists in attendance a chance to rip and rag the iPhone 4, and this time around we're doing the same for Motorola's best frienemies. The Droid X is without question the largest Droid in the family today, and calling it a showstopper on Verizon would probably be understating things. Now that it's been on the market a few months, we're curious to know how you early adopters like (or dislike) it. Did the massive screen end up being too large for comfort? Anything you'd tweak software-wise? How's the VZW service been? Might your world change if Android 2.2 ever hits in official fashion? Go on and let us know how you'd alter this behemoth down in comments below -- but give it some real thought first, cool? Cool.

How would you change Motorola's Droid X? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd heard a few rumors of some new prepaid offerings from Verizon recently, but it now looks like the carrier could really be about to expand things in a big way -- at least if some purportedly authentic leaked documents are any indication. Apparently received by Android Does from a helpful tipster, the documents list a whole new lineup of prepaid phones, including a slew of BlackBerrys, the Palm Pre and Pixi Plus, and just about every Android-based phone Verizon offers (including all of the Droids and even the yet-to-be released Samsung Fascinate -- again listed for September 9th). While there's no indication of prepaid pricing for the phones themselves, they would apparently be available with an unlimited $30 a month data plan, which would have to be tacked on top of a minimum $45 a month voice plan. Yeah, that's pretty aggressive for Verizon any way you slice it -- maybe too aggressive to be true?

[Thanks, Bryan]

Update: Well, it looks like this chances of this happening just got a whole lot better -- head on past the break for a shot we received of a Verizon Prepaid BlackBerry Curve box. If you look closely at the back of the box, you'll also notice that the pricing matches up with the leaked documents, including monthly plans from $45 to 75 a month, and unlimited email and web for $30 a month. What's more, while there's no shots just yet, we're hearing that the prepaid Droids are also a go (with the same plans), and that at least the Droid 2 has been specifically mentioned.

Update 2: As if that wasn't enough, we've also now gotten a handful more tips confirming that this is the real deal, and that it will apparently include BlackBerry, Android and Palm phones only (at least when it comes to smartphones).

Update 3: And just in case you still don't believe us, we just got screenshots of Verizon's inventory system listing all the current Droids, the LG Ally, the Motorola Devour, the Palm Pre / Pixi Plus, and a host of Blackberrys as pre-paid capable phones. Check it in the gallery.

Gallery: Verizon pre-paid smartphones

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Prepaid Droid, BlackBerry and Palm phones coming to Verizon? (update: confirmed, box spotting) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberrydroiddroid 2droid xDroid2DroidXfascinateleakpreprepaidrumorsamsung FascinateSamsungFascinateverizonTue, 31 Aug 2010 17:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola says leaked Droid X Android 2.2 build won't be updated to the official release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/motorola-says-leaked-droid-x-android-2-2-build-wont-be-updated/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/motorola-says-leaked-droid-x-android-2-2-build-wont-be-updated/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/motorola-says-leaked-droid-x-android-2-2-build-wont-be-updated/#comments Can't say this is a surprise, but Motorola posted a note on its support forums today warning Droid X users against upgrading to that leaked Android 2.2 build or any of those custom ROMS that're out there -- they'll be cut off from the official upgrade when it hits in early September and potentially "stuck on the leaked version." Ouch. Of course, that's the risk you take when you start flashing your phone with unofficial firmware, but between this, eFUSE, and those cease and desist letters, it certainly feels like Motorola is decidedly unhappy that anyone would have the gall to hack or tweak one of its handsets, even if the phone in question is the size of a small tank and marketed by aggressive murderous robot hands insisting that it "does" everything one can think of with no restrictions. Contrast that with HTC, which is not only at peace with the hacking community, but even takes the initiative to resolve similar problems.

Of course, no one would care about any of this if Motorola would just release stock Android builds for its devices as soon as they're ready, but why learn that lesson when it's possible to waste money developing Blur and adopting painfully annoying staggered OTA rollout schedules at the behest of carriers? That would just be silly.

[Thanks, Matthew]

Motorola says leaked Droid X Android 2.2 build won't be updated to the official release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android 2.2 FroyoAndroid2.2Android2.2Froyodroiddroid xDroidXefusefroyoleakmotorolaverizonMon, 30 Aug 2010 21:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse be damned]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/custom-droid-x-roms-starting-to-break-loose-efuse-be-damned/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/custom-droid-x-roms-starting-to-break-loose-efuse-be-damned/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/custom-droid-x-roms-starting-to-break-loose-efuse-be-damned/#comments Despite Motorola's best intentions to the contrary, the Droid X has been making steady progress toward viable custom ROMs, first with root access, then with a recovery method... and now, at long last, we're starting to get the first few glimpses at legit cooked firmware. The two options we're seeing so far are Sapphire -- originally designed for the Droid of old -- and a so-called "FlyX" ROM from longtime contributor Birdman. In both cases, the benefits of eschewing Motorola's standard builds are pretty obvious: you get Froyo, root, and a host of apps and capabilities preferred by the superuser crowd like surcharge-free mobile hotspot access. The process is a little involved to get these bad boys installed at this point, but with time, we're willing to bet it becomes a pretty painless endeavor. Follow the break for a quick video of Sapphire booting into stock Froyo on the X -- a tantalizing sight, indeed.

[Thanks, Clift]

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Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse be damned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>birdmanbootloadercustom romCustomRomdroid xDroidXefuseflyxmotomotorolaromsapphirevideoMon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Milestone to get Android 2.2 in Europe and Korea in late Q4, Dext 2.1 upgrade looking bleak]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/#comments Until now, Milestone owners could do nothing but to envy Droid users rocking the Froyo upgrade; however, according to Motorola's recently published timeline, the former device is now slated for the same dessert party in Europe and Korea in Q4 -- specifically, "beginning at the end of this year," which could well mean the majority of users won't get the update until 2011 (!). Meanwhile, said upgrade is still "under evaluation" for Canada, Latin America, Mexico and Asia-Pacific sans Korea.

But here's the real heartbreaking news from the same chart: unlike their American counterparts, the Dext and Backflip will not be getting an Eclair update in Europe, Latin American and Mexico, while Canada and Asia-Pacific still have a glimpse of hope. Sure, it's not like Motorola's earlier timeline laid any concrete details for the European Dext, but there was definitely a date for the Latin America flavor. What concerns us the most is that back in January, Motorola did make a promise -- which has since been deleted but forever cached by Google -- to its European fans on Facebook: "[the] Dext will get the Android 2.1 upgrade as well." We have the full shameful statement after the break.

In case you still care, other devices mentioned in the timeline include the US-only Devour (no 2.1 update), Cliq XT / Quench (2.1 in late Q3 / early Q4; under evaluation for Canada and Asia-Pacific), Droid X (Froyo upgrade in late summer, which we knew), Motoroi and Titanium (2.2 in Q4 in Korea for both). If you're still mourning over the canned update for your Dext, let us remind you that there's no stopping you from updating your Android slider manually; alternatively, there's no harm in sending Sanjay a nice postcard, either.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Miraculously, the offending Facebook status link is now back online...

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Motorola Milestone to get Android 2.2 in Europe and Korea in late Q4, Dext 2.1 upgrade looking bleak originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.12.2android 2.1android 2.2Android2.1Android2.2asia pacificAsiaPacificbackflipcanadacliqcliq xtCliqXtdevourdextdroiddroid xDroidXeclaireuropefirmwarefirmware upgradeFirmwareUpgradefroyokorealatin americaLatinAmericamexicomilestonemobilemotoroimotorolamotorola cliqmotorola dextmotorola milestoneMotorolaCliqMotorolaDextMotorolaMilestonequenchtimelinetitaniumupgradeSun, 22 Aug 2010 16:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola clamps down on Droid X's leaked Android 2.2 upgrade with cease and desist scare]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-clamps-down-on-droid-xs-leaked-android-2-2-upgrade-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-clamps-down-on-droid-xs-leaked-android-2-2-upgrade-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-clamps-down-on-droid-xs-leaked-android-2-2-upgrade-wit/#comments Hoping to spoon-feed your Droid X some Froyo before the official OTA rollout? You'd better do it now -- Motorola's sending out cease and desist emails in an attempt to shut the leaked ROM down. We can't say whether it's just red tape or to protect customers from a EVO 4G-like non-final build, but for whatever reason Motorola's director of information security is asking sites like MyDroidWorld to remove the files ASAP. Given the company's recent history with the mod community, however, we imagine there's some sort of walled-garden reason behind it.
[Thanks, Dustin D.]

Motorola clamps down on Droid X's leaked Android 2.2 upgrade with cease and desist scare originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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