Well, most of us knew this moment would come, with the only debate left being when this moment would come. Market analyst firm Canalys keeps track of worldwide smartphone shipments, and has concluded that in the fourth quarter of 2010, more Android smartphones were sold than Symbian phones. After a decade of supremacy, the Symbian dominance has been toppled (according to these figures, of course).Android Topples Symbian in Q4 2010
February - 1 - 2011 - Tuesday 2 COMMENTS
Well, most of us knew this moment would come, with the only debate left being when this moment would come. Market analyst firm Canalys keeps track of worldwide smartphone shipments, and has concluded that in the fourth quarter of 2010, more Android smartphones were sold than Symbian phones. After a decade of supremacy, the Symbian dominance has been toppled (according to these figures, of course).
What’s New in Android 1.6 (Donut)? Part 2: Developer Features
October - 6 - 2009 - Tuesday ADD COMMENTS
Over the next several weeks, Android 1.6 will be rolling out to customers via an over-the-air update. In addition to a number of user-facing features such as a new Android Market and a faster camera application, the Donut branch has a few goodies for developers as well. This article explores how to get 1.6 right now, and the developer-facing features inside.
Can’t wait for the regular update? The 1.6 SDK is available for download now. It contains an emulator for a virtual Android device so you can develop and test your programs on your desktop machine. Windows, Linux, and MacOS are supported.
by Ed Burnette
[via ZDNet]
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HowTo Manually Install The Official T-Mobile Android 1.6 On Your G1
October - 5 - 2009 - Monday 15 COMMENTS
T-Mobile has started sending out Android 1.6 to its customers in an over the air update. The rollout is staggered and occurring over several weeks. You can stare at your phone endlessly waiting for the download or you can manually download it yourself.
We have discovered the file for the T-Mobile G1 which updates your phone to Android 1.6. This file is being hosted by Google so I don’t think anyone will complain about distributing it.
For the full list of Android 1.6 highlights, visit the official Google Android site.
If you have a T-Mobile myTouch 3G, please be patient while we wait for the download link to be discovered.
Method A – My G1 has the official T-Mobile version of Android 1.5
Read first: This method is for people running an official T-Mobile USA version of Android. You will be downloading the official update file from Google and manually installing it on your phone. The update file is the exact file that is being sent to phones over the air, but this method allows you to manually download it (instead of sitting there waiting).
Warning: Some developers have not updated their apps to be compatible with Android 1.6 yet. Check your favorite apps to make sure they have been updated and contact the developer if they have not.
Warning 2: If you have a home replacement app that does not support Android 1.6 you may get stuck in a force close loop. You can boot into safe mode and uninstall the offending app. Hold down Power+Menu when turning on the phone and keep holding down both buttons until the phone boots in safe mode. You can then go to Settings > Manage applications to uninstall the app.
- Download T-Mobile Android 1.6 (DRC83) from Google. (Search Google for “signed-kila-DRC83-from-CRC1.c41b93c1.zip” if the link is removed)
- Copy the downloaded file to your phone’s SD card. (Advanced users only: Use the command “adb push signed-kila-DRC83-from-CRC1.c41b93c1.zip /sdcard/update.zip”)
- Rename the downloaded file to update.zip (Make sure you can see the file extension. Many users make the mistake of naming the file update.zip.zip)
- Reboot your phone into recovery mode. Power off the phone first and then hold down the Home key while powering it back on.
- The recovery mode is finished loading when you see the ! mark inside the triangle. Press Alt+L to display the list of options.
- Press Alt+S to flash the file update.zip.
- Wait for the update to apply. Your phone may reboot during this process so be patient.
- Press Home+Back if prompted to reboot your phone.
Verify: When the update is complete you can double-check your version of Android by going to Settings > About phone.
Method B – My G1 has a hacked version of Android currently installed
Read first: This method is for people running any hacked version of Android. Installing the official T-Mobile version of Android 1.6 will wipe your phone and you will lose root access. This is for people who wish to return to the latest default install of Android.
Warning: Some developers have not updated their apps to be compatible with Android 1.6 yet. Check your favorite apps to make sure they have been updated and contact the developer if they have not.
Step 1: Downgrade to RC29
- Download the file DREAIMG-RC29.zip (Search Google if this link is removed)
- Unzip the file DREAIMG.nbh and copy it to your SD card home directory.
- Power off your phone first and then hold down the camera button while powering it back on.
- When prompted, press the power button to begin the downgrade. Wait for it to finish and display the rainbow screen. Press Talk+Menu+Power to reboot your phone (or just pop your battery out once the downgrade has finished)
Step 2: Upgrade to Android 1.5 CRB43
- Download the file signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca.zip (Search Google if this link is removed)
- Rename the file to update.zip and copy it to your SD card (Advanced users only: Use the command “adb push signed-kila-ota-148830.de6a94ca.zip /sdcard/update.zip”)
- Reboot your phone into recovery mode. Power off the phone first and then hold down the Home key while powering it back on.
- The recovery mode is finished loading when you see the ! mark inside the triangle. Press Alt+L to display the list of options.
- Press Alt+S to flash the file update.zip.
- Wait for the update to apply. Your phone may reboot during this process so be patient.
- Press Home+Back if prompted to reboot your phone.
Step 3: Upgrade to Android 1.5 CRC1
- Download the file signed-kila-CRC1-from-CRB43-FIX.7ca4a1d7.zip (Search Google if link is removed)
- Repeat the steps from above to flash the update file.
Step 4: Upgrade to Android 1.6 DRC83
- Download the file signed-kila-DRC83-from-CRC1.c41b93c1.zip (Search Google if this link is removed)
- Repeat the steps from above to flash the update file.
Verify: When the update is complete you can double-check your version of Android by going to Settings > About phone.
[Thanks Justin for the link]
[via Android and Me]
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Did Google Fumble The Android 1.6 Launch?
October - 5 - 2009 - Monday ADD COMMENTS
We were thrilled last week when T-Mobile started rolling out Android 1.6, but we were also shocked that the update came without warning. Developers were also surprised with how soon the update started appearing. Everyone knew Android 1.6 was looming, but there was no public date for its availability.
Did Google fumble the Android 1.6 launch?
1. The update caught developers off guard.
2. Google uploaded the wrong 1.6 images on HTC’s site.
3. Android 1.6 breaks many apps in ADC2.
[via Android and Me]
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Android 1.6 OTA Confirmed!
October - 1 - 2009 - Thursday ADD COMMENTS
We reported earlier tonight that T-Mobile could be sending out the over the air update for Android 1.6 as early as tonight. I seriously doubted the rumor, but it looks like I was proven wrong. Two readers have already confirmed that they received the OTA and one even sent in pictures to prove it.
[via AndroidAndMe]
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Android OS 1.6 “Donut” Is a Treat for Developers
September - 26 - 2009 - Saturday ADD COMMENTS
Android OS 1.6, codenamed “Donut”, has been released to application developers with relatively little fanfare, at least in comparison to the previous 1.5 “Cupcake” version. The list of new features suggests the public release will grab a little more attention from users; it includes a series of large fixes, frequently-requested additions, and a few surprises.
Possibly the most single requested feature for the Android platform, native multi-touch support, has been confirmed both as hardware support primarily for upcoming devices such as the HTC Hero and as software emulation. Many third-party applications will need to be updated to support multitouch gesture control, but it shouldn’t be long before they start popping up on the Android Market considering it’s been such a consistently requested feature.
by Chris Head
[via PCWorld]
