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Manual update can get your DROID to Android 2.2

Manual update can get your DROID to Android 2.2

Posted: 03 Aug 2010, 19:46, by Alan F.

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Manual update can get your DROID to Android 2.2

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We have reported that the Motorola DROID is expected to get an OTA upgrade for Android 2.2 sometime this week. Sure it's only Tuesday, but if you're the type that hears the clock ticking and the sweat starts beading up around the back of your neck, you can now manually install the software on to your DROID, even while some DROID owners around you (a very small number right now) are getting sent the upgrade. Before we give you the link so you can impatiently upgrade your handset, let's take a look at what will improve on your DROID. First, you should notice an increase in speed. Because of the Just-In-Time compiler, your phone should be zippier and more responsive. The 2.2 upgrade will give you the capability to run Flash 10.1 video and animation and there should be some improvement with the camera. You will not get to tether the DROID or use it as a Wi-Fi mobile hot spot as we earlier told you.

The instructions for you to follow are available from the source link and includes guides on how to download Froyo using your PC or Mac, or what to do if you want to upgrade to Android 2.2 using just the phone (OTA). When done correctly, you will have the official new Froyo build on your Motorola DROID. After you've installed the new OS, let us know what you think of it by sharing your comments below.

Motorola DROID Specifications | Review

source: androidforums

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1. access_denied posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:47 0 0

Can anyone verify if a rooted Droid without a custom ROM will allow this update or will the signature verification fail? I'm running a rooted X and want to know what to expect. Thanks.

14. PapaJay224 posted on 04 Aug 2010, 09:03 0 0

Uh the article states its for Droid, NOT Droid X. FYI

25. Mark pinckas (unregistered) posted on 05 Aug 2010, 06:49 0 0

Droid x has an e fuse that burns if you mod the phone.... Refuse to support Motorola Corp crippleware!

2. Trobes05 posted on 03 Aug 2010, 22:57 0 0

Just upgraded...love the new stuff

3. CrisTRON posted on 04 Aug 2010, 04:23 0 0

it shows a "tether via USB" option on my phone.

4. acesfreedom40 posted on 04 Aug 2010, 07:15 0 0

I manually upgraded to Android 2.2 last night on my unrooted DROID and it also shows tethering. I tried to tether it this morning and it worked just fine.

5. vzw fanman posted on 04 Aug 2010, 07:42 0 0

i had 2.2 froyo on my droid back in june. :-)

10. Trobes05 posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:19 0 0

Can I have your autograph?

16. vzw fanman posted on 04 Aug 2010, 09:30 0 0

of course.

6. Jay2010 (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 07:59 0 0

Does anyone have issues with their flash player working on websites? Mine doesn't after the update

7. flashplayer (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:03 0 0

Mine doesn't work either

9. Trobes05 posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:18 0 0

Same here...won't download

8. Steve Geller (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:18 0 0

Anyone else phone running slower with the update? I upgraded last night and restarted the phone a few times since then, and my Droid seems slower than it used to be. The homescreen often has a redraw lag now that I almost never had before.

11. percy615 (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:36 0 0

has anyone determined if the wifi not working on the Droid is true

13. Steve Geller (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:58 0 0

Wifi itself is working fine, I believe people were complaining that were was no wifi tethering so other devices can use the phone's internet connection.

12. percy615 (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 08:36 0 0

wifi tethering that is

15. Steve Geller (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 09:06 0 0

No, no wifi tethering in this release; Verizon didn't want to include it.

17. Ronsse1373 posted on 04 Aug 2010, 09:57 0 0

i just udated to 2.2 last night but i cant download adobe flash 10.1. I downloaded the app in the market but when it saids to upgrade to adobe flash 10.1 an error message saids "your request can not be found"

18. Steve Geller (unregistered) posted on 04 Aug 2010, 10:22 0 0

The link on the market doesn't work on the Droid for some reason. You have to manually download and install the beta. I found the download link on the comments section of the gizmodo item about the Droid upgrade.