Posts tagged Android 2.2
Android 2.2 Froyo Open sourced
Jun 23rd
Google just released the source code to android 2.2 “Froyo” today, and it is now available for download via their site. This probably kicks off the countdown to an official build of Froyo as an OTA update for other android phones, such as the Evo 4G and the Nexus One. Head over here for a 2.2 source code download if you’re into cooking your own roms! The 2,2 sdk, which has been available for a while already, can be found here.
Nexus One’s Froyo FRF72 update leaked
Jun 19th
Now, don’t get too excited, this isn’t the official froyo update many have been waiting for, but if you were quick to jump the gun and update your TMobile nexus one to the leaked 2.2 update a few weeks ago, there’s now an update released to fix some bugs in that leaked froyo update. This update is NOT meant to be used alone, so do not flash it if you don’t already have the base 2.2 update installed. Not much is known about what the update actually brings to the table, but mentions of better flash support and a faster browser have been thrown around. More >
HTC Scorpion Leaked?
Feb 13th
A code string linked anonymously on Tuesday to AndroidSPIN suggests that HTC may be in the process of developing a new Android smartphone rumored to be released under the name of “Scorpion,” also known as to HTC employees as the “Olympian.” The Scorpion would use the 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which would give it the ability to play 1080p video. It would also use the FRE65C build of Android 2.2, an update which Google has codenamed “Froyo.” WiMAX is referenced in a line of the leaked code, More >
