December 31, 2012

Can I download the Android Gingerbread update on my phone later for free?

Q. I need to get a new phone and am looking into buying the HTC Thunderbolt. I was wondering whether or not I would be able to install the new Android Gingerbread onto my phone later on or if I would have to just buy an entire new phone, and if its a free download.

A. Yes it will be free when HTC and VZN releases the update you will get a notification saying there is an update do you want to download?


Does the Android Gingerbread features what a BlackBerry have?
Q. I love using chat with Facebook and Yahoo Mail and also receive emails from my Yahoo accounts. Are these features available with the Google Android Gingerbread OS?

A.


Do I really need to upgrade my Android Gingerbread version?
Q. My phone uses Android 2.3.5(Gingerbread). Do I really need to upgrade to 2.3.7 which is the latest version of Android Gingerbread?

A. It's always best to upgrade and keep your device up to date. If the latest upgrade was sent from your service provider I would reccomend downloading it. Or if it's just your curiosity to download, make sure its froma reputable source. I wouldn't recommend downloading from a 3rd party source.
Additionaly if you do happen to upgrade and for some reason it's not compadable with your device, you can always uninstall the upgrade and revert to the older version.


Is it possible to uninstall an Android software update after you update?
Q. I have an HTC Inspire 4G, and I was wondering, if I don't like the update to Android Gingerbread from Android Froyo (2.2), if I could possibly go back to my original Android software (2.2). Also, does Android save all the contacts, even if they are stored on the phone, to my google account?

A. You should be able to go in to recovery mode and restore the backed up ROM that was on the phone before the update. Just read your manual on how to boot into the recovery mode or find your phone's forum posts on XDA or CyanogenMod and see how it's done.

Xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/

CyanogenMod
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/





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