Where's ANDROID 2.1?

Well, all of my sources have stated that we're supposed to have this long awaited update soon...as in soon I mean yesterday (the 22nd).

Where is it? Anyone hear anything? What are the changes that are going to happen in this update when it does appear?

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Apparently it's coming soon :shrug:

Yes, I've been waiting for this big update. It is suppose to make the phone so much better. Not sure how it is pretty great as it is. But thereis always room for improvement on anything.
Hope it comes soon.
Nancy

Originally Posted by nanllyn

Yes, I've been waiting for this big update. It is suppose to make the phone so much better. Not sure how it is pretty great as it is. But thereis always room for improvement on anything.
Hope it comes soon.
Nancy

I gave up.
I need a business tool - not an apps toy.

I wish they would hurry up

They've released a Google Maps update...now they need a Google PHONE update.

Hmm,...I wonder if it is related in some way?

Originally Posted by tavenger5

I wish they would hurry up

http://cellphoneforums.net/motorola-...droid-yet.html

greetings found this info on the web and its only the release notes for android 2.1

take care

mikron


[RELEASE NOTES] Motorola Android 2.1 update




Who Can Use This Release
All DROID by Motorola users.

DROID by Motorola users will receive a notification to install this update (and will continue to receive these notices periodically until installation is complete). NOTE: Turning your device off and on will automatically launch the upgrade installation.

After downloading and installing Android 2.1 software release, you will notice:

Voice Recognition for Virtual Keyboard
Voice Recognition: You can now speak in plain English instead of typing, whenever a text-entry box appears on your Android device. Simply swipe your finger across the virtual keyboard and dictate your phrase.

Virtual Keyboard Enhancements: The fully integrated, enlarged virtual keyboard allows for easier and more accurate manual entries as well. Also included are auto-complete/correct.

3D Gallery
3D Gallery offers a whole new way to enjoy your phone’s multimedia features. With 3D gallery, all of your photos, videos, album art and images from your Picasa Web albums account online are displayed in three-dimensional stacks that gently move as the phone is tilted. Scrolling through and choosing media has never been easier. With 3D gallery simply use your finger to scroll through thumbnail versions of all your photos, videos and albums – and when you find one you want – simply tap the image to select it for viewing or playback. You can share pics individually or in bulk (by long-pressing a photo) on Facebook, Email, or MMS.

Pinch-to-Zoom
Enjoy pinch-to-zoom functionality for web browsing, plus the Gallery and Maps applications

News and Weather App and Widget
The News and Weather app pulls information from the web and brings it to your fingertips. Weekly and hourly weather forecast for your area based on your location and it pulls news headlines on the topics you care about most.

Google Maps Updates
Sync with desktop: synchronizes starred items between Google Maps on your Android device and maps.google.com.

Personalized suggestions: Google Maps on your Android device suggests (autocompletes) locations based on your personal search history on maps.google.com.

Night mode: automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving

Note: Sync feature requires user to be logged in to myGoogle account while on maps.google.com

Enhanced Music Application
New tabs at the top of your music player for easier access and navigation to your favorite artist, songs, albums and playlists.

Google Goggles App
Google Goggles App allows you to snap a picture to start a Google search. It can also ”read” photos of business cards and add them to your contacts. Even cooler is its built-in augmented reality feature that displays information about things, like stores and restaurants, around you.

Other Enhancements
Security: Prevents unauthorized pattern lock bypass

Yahoo email: Yahoo email new accounts setup optimizations

Battery life: ongoing battery life optimization

Additional Information

I was sooo upset when I didn't get my update

Im still wondering where this update is. Im not really worried about it because my phone is awesome now.

Originally Posted by nicknrm

well, all of my sources have stated that we're supposed to have this long awaited update soon...as in soon i mean yesterday (the 22nd).

Where is it? Anyone hear anything? What are the changes that are going to happen in this update when it does appear?

we have it!

Originally Posted by writecory

we have it!

How? I don't.

I checked my phone and it says the Firmware version is 2.0.1. So I don't have the update but when I go to System updates, it tells me my phone is up to date. So how do you get the update? It is automatically sent to the phone or do you have to download it(if so how)?

You have the most up to date "released version" available.

Currently, 2.0.1. is, in fact, the NEWEST version.

Android 2.1 is supposed to be available very soon (but my sources say it may not be released until August).

Whenever Google/Motorola/Verizon decide to release the update, it will appear as a prompt on your phone asking if you want to do the update. It won't just happen. Click OK...it takes 20-45 minutes...restarts...and there it is.

The only thing you have to do is press the OK button when the update is released.

Originally Posted by nanllyn

I checked my phone and it says the Firmware version is 2.0.1. So I don't have the update but when I go to System updates, it tells me my phone is up to date. So how do you get the update? It is automatically sent to the phone or do you have to download it(if so how)?

Thank you very much for your detailed message. That is what I figured happened but apparently the poster that stated they have the update is not correct. That is why I thought I was missing out on the update.
Thanks again.
P.S. I hope it isn't August. This sounds like a cool update but I love my phone the way it is.