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New DROID Eris update squashes bugs and updates a few features

Friday 4 March 2011 @ 12:00 pm
Verizon may have killed off the HTC DROID Eris a lot time ago, but that does not mean they are no longer supporting the handset.  DROID Eris owners should soon receive an OTA system update which is intended to fix a few bugs and updates a few features.  We’re sure a few of you will [...]



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Verizon shatters hopes for DROID Eris Froyo update

Friday 17 September 2010 @ 9:40 am

Anyone here a proud owner of HTC’s DROID Eris? Unfortunately, we have some bad news for you today.  Verizon has come forward to say that the DROID Eris will not be getting the Android 2.2 update.  HTC has already stated that most their phones that launched last year would be stuck on their current firmware version, so we’re a bit surprised at Verizon’s announcement since they are not even selling the phone any more.  We’re pretty sure a few people are going to be disappointed with the news, but keep in mind that the Eris is running on 1st gen Android hardware. 

Source: Computerworld



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Verizon planning OTA update for DROID Eris on July 16th

Tuesday 13 July 2010 @ 10:18 am

The DROID Eris may no longer be available from Verizon, but that doesn’t mean that HTC or Verizon are no longer supporting the phone.  Verizon is expected to roll out an OTA update to the DROID Eris on July 16th.  Before you get all excited, this is not Android 2.2, but a mere maintenance update which should fix some of the issues the phone has been having since Verizon pushed out the Android 2.1 update to the phone back in May.  The new 2.37.605.4 build for the HTC Eris will also include a few updates and enhancements to the contacts application which will allow better Facebook and Gmail syncing along with improved audio quality and Bluetooth accessory support. 

Check out the full list of new and improved features below. 

Enhancements:

  • Improved audio – The audio controls on your Droid Eris have been updated.
  • Enhanced speed dial – Save and add contacts to your speed-dial with ease.
  • Improved text, video, and picture messaging functionality

Improvements:

  • Your contacts now sync with Backup Assistant, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Facebook
  • The Weather app/widget has been enhanced and stabilized
  • Your Droid Eris will now pair with a Jabra Bluetooth headset
  • Your Gmail contacts will easily sync with your Droid Eris

Source: DROID-Life



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DROID Eris update scheduled to roll out May 11th

Monday 10 May 2010 @ 8:32 pm

Here at HTC Source, we have given up on reporting any of the latest news regarding Android 2.1 updates for the HTC Hero and the DROID Eris.  All the dates we have heard have come and gone and there really has not been any credible or reliable news for a long time (or ever).  But that could all change within the next 24 hours.  MobileCrunch has posted up a screen shot from Verizon which indicated that DROID Eris owners could see their Android 2.1 update starting May 11th.   If you own an Eris, be sure to make a complete backup of  any important information on your handset since the required update will completely wipe your handset.  Since we’ve seen a lot of promised dates come and go over the past few months, we’re trying out best not to get too excited.  Just be sure to leave us a note in the comments once the update.

Source: MobileCrunch



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