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Samsung Google Nexus S in Canada?

Canadian Android — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:19:02 +0000

Now that the Nexus S has been announced to our friends in the south, when can we expect to get some Samsung Nexus S goodness here in Canada?

My bet would be when a GSM version is released. The upcoming T-Mobile nexus s would be compatible with Wind Mobile’s network on 3G (AWS bands), or, if you can handle it, Rogers with Edge-only data connectivity. Roger’s edge network is terribly slow, I lived with a T-Mobile nexus one on Rogers for 5 months and eventually got fed up with it and purchased a at&t nexus one off eBay. Never again will I use a phone that’s incompatible with my cell provider’s 3G network.

It would be great to see a carrier here in Canada pick up a pure google supported device, as us Canadians still have not had a pure android experience phone yet (The HTC Dream was close, but it was still supported by HTC).

Wind Mobile, would you like to take the plunge?

myAccount app for Rogers/Fido Subscribers

Canadian Android — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:26:31 +0000

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!

Canadian Android — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:16:31 +0000

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… The paid apps are limited to Rogers and Fido customers. Bell and Telus are still in progress. Hopefully Google will spread the love to these subscribers as well

Rogers Rebranding HTC Magic as “Magic+”

Canadian Android — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:22 +0000

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

Canadian Android — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:55:48 +0000

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

Canadian Android — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:29:25 +0000

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

Canadian Android — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:32 +0000

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.

- Upgrades must be done through Customer Care (1-888-Rogers1) or through Rogers.com (existing 3yr data plan required for online upgrades, instructions below). This special upgrade offer does not apply in store.
**Note** This offer is pre-loaded so please ensure the CSR is looking into your account when you talk to them.

- This limited-time upgrade is available between February 9 and February 14 only.

- The $79 upgrade cost of the device, plus the $35 administration fee are being waived. Customers who choose to take advantage of this offer get a $599 phone for $0 with the renewal of a three-year term from the date of the upgrade (For most customers, this will represent a contract extension of seven months or less).

- The upgrade is completely optional. Customers who choose to can stick with their HTC Dreams and remain in their current contracts.

- All Rogers HTC Magic devices have been updated with the 1.5 OS that includes Sense UI. The Rogers HTC Magic will also receive a 2.1 OS upgrade later this year when HTC make it available.

If you run into any problems with this limited time upgrade, please contact the @RogersHelps team via Twitter.

Thanks!“

Ill try phoning again today to try to get my free HTC Magic upgrade…

Rogers now blocking outgoing calls on un-updated HTC Dreams?

Canadian Android — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:31 +0000

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…The voice cutoff even cuts off calls to 911! Really safe there, Rogers.

There has also been talk about how you can get your outgoing calling back, just ask the Rogers customer service rep to re-enable your outgoing calling and they should remove the calling redirect for you.

What if you don’t want to update to their locked down ROM, but still want the 911 bug fixed, your data back, and the annoying text messages to stop? Just check out our post on rooting or upgrading your Rogers dream radio.

Can anyone else who has not updated confirm that your calls are being redirected to Rogers customer support?

Rogers LG Eve to get official 1.6 update

Canadian Android — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:25:20 +0000

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?

Canadian Android — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:15:21 +0000

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…