Posts tagged rogers
myAccount app for Rogers/Fido Subscribers
Mar 16th
Anyone who’s running their Android phone on the Rogers or Fido network will probably want to pick up this app that was just recently released by Rogers. The myAccount app will help you keep track of your voice and data usage as per your plan with Rogers/Fido, keeping you informed so you know when your going over your minutes or data package. Pick it up right now in the android market by searching for “Rogers My Account”.
Canada, we have paid Android apps!
Mar 16th
Fellow Canadians, I am pleased to announce that we now have access to the paid applications from the google android market up here in Canada!
…But its not all good news… More >
Rogers Rebranding HTC Magic as “Magic+”
Mar 1st
After the big 911 bug fiasco last month that left thousands of people without a data connection and some without the ability to place outgoing calls because of Roger’s forced call redirections, Rogers and HTC worked together on a new software update for HTC Magic devices that included HTC’s Sense UI (and the 911 bug fix, of course). Rogers is now calling all the new Sense-equipped Magics the “HTC Magic+”. The Sense UI update defiantly does put a new face on the Magic here in Canada. A 2.1 update for Rogers Magic has been pinned at mid-2010.
Rogers to get Acer Liquid this Spring; Android 2.1 equipped
Feb 22nd
Acer hasn’t set it sights on the North American smartphone market, until now with its partnership with Rogers to bring the Acer Liquid e to Canada. Rogers will be the first carrier in North America to offer the Liquid e. Some released specs of the Liquid e include a 5 megapixel camera, underclocked 768mhz snapdragon processor, 3.5 inch touchscreen, and 3G HSPA and wifi connectivity, and of course the goodness of android 2.1. No price or specific release date has been released yet, but more android phones are defiantly welcome to the north!
Rogers releases waiver for people who refuse to update Dream/Magic
Feb 11th
If you are already running a modded version of android for your dream or magic on rogers, but still do not have you 3g data, rogers has released a waiver you can fill out and get your data back regardless of your software version. It will re-enable your data after submitting it without forcing you to use any of their new software updates, letting you retain root with your older radios.
Rogers brings back free Dream to Magic upgrade; Sense UI and 911 fix installed
Feb 10th
Twitter Rogers rep @RogersMary made a post on HowardForums today stating that the free dream to magic upgrade has started back up again… see what she has to say below…
“Hi Everyone. I can confirm that the Dream to Magic upgrade promotion is up and running again:
- Current Rogers customers who activated a new Rogers HTC Dream through Dec. 31, 2009 – either through upgrade or a new activation – may upgrade that device to an HTC Magic for a limited time.
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Rogers now blocking outgoing calls on un-updated HTC Dreams?
Feb 9th
There’s been some anger over Rogers first deciding to disable the 3G internet of anyone with an HTC Dream that hasn’t update to their newest ROM, which fixes a 911 bug where 911 calls wouldn’t go through unless the GPS was disable. They also took the liberty of upgrading the SPL and patching the kernel so once you apply their update, you CANNOT root your phone. Now reports have came in that state that Rogers has now cut off outgoing calls to any un-updated phones… More >
Rogers LG Eve to get official 1.6 update
Feb 7th
LG left a Twitter update a few days ago telling the public that it will be releasing an Android 1.6 update for the Rogers LG Eve this spring.
“LG will release an upgrade to Android 1.6 OS for the LG Eve this Spring, for Rogers customers.(Available for download on Rogers/LG websites)“
It will be available from the LG/Rogers websites. No other time frames have been mentioned except “This spring”.
Nexus One to support Rogers 3G?
Feb 7th
With new documents rising out of the FCC’s database, it appears as if a Rogers/AT&T 3G-compatible Nexus One will show up soon. The current nexus one supports 3G, but only on t-mobile’s network/bands, and for a great android experience you gotta have 3g.
Hopefully a Canadian carrier will pick up the Nexus and offer it on a subsidiary… keeping our fingers crossed…
Get your Rogers HTC Dream Data back!
Feb 6th
If you’re like me and own a HTC Dream on Rogers here in Canada, you’ve probably received all those text messages and automated phone calls from rogers on a daily basis telling you to update your phone to their latest software version. This latest version fixes the E911 bug, a bug in the Roger’s android rom and prevented 911 calls from going through if you had the GPS enabled. What they don’t tell you though, is that after applying their update you will be unable to root your phone and enjoy all the cool root-only apps, like Wifi Tether (Which is pretty awesome). Ive got a solution for you, you can keep your root or root your phone without much trouble, as well as get your 3G back. More >
