[Droid Eris Android Development] scottdot2008:
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Common Questions about the 2.1 LEAKED update:

Where did it come from?

-It was leaked via some chinese person

Is it SAFE?

-For the most part, yes. There is however a reason that HTC hasnt released it themselves, could be to something that were not capable of seeing, could just be a matter of "filtering"

Are there LIVE WALLPAPERS?

-Not yet.

Am I able to downgrade in the future for a shot at root /// any other reason?

-at the moment, No. Note that the eris wasn't rooted for MONTHS under the "old" update, and being that lots of people are on the new version, theres a likely chance that if there needs to be a downgrade in order to get rooted, the devs will figure out how to do that as well.

Do I VOID MY WARRANTY running this update?

-technically speaking, yes.

If I want to wait, how long until the REAL 2.1 hits the streets?

-suspected release dates are near the end of March IE: end of Q1. Then again, it was also near the end of January and also near the end of February after that.

Will updating to 2.1 cause me to lose all apps, phone settings, music, contacts, & text messages that are saved?

-Anything that is not on your sd card will be WIPED.

Does the 2.1 software make it possible for my Eris to both send AND receive Bluetooth files?

Yes. Things like bluetooth network sharing also become possible.

Noteable Bugs:

1) some users are noticing multi touch issues

2) some users are having trouble with the gmail apk

3) Google Earth, installs but doesn't run (no loss we didn't have it before at all)

4) Making out going calls with google voice doesnt use google voice (same on 2.1 with nexus one). Work around is to make the call from the contacts OR downgrade to an older version of the google voice app.

5) On reboot you may have an authentication error with google, forcing you to relogin.

6) Audio issues during calls/certain apps.

7) Some people are stuck with speaker phone while making calls.

Fixes for bugs?

3) Some people have noted that you can install an older version, which you can get @ (this is a link)goo.gl/Byy5

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***3/3/2010 ERIS 2.1 ANDROID UPDATE*** This update was

LEAKED TO US

. It is currently suspected to be a variant of RELEASE VERSION.

How to FLASH this update: (please note, there is a certain amount of computer literacy required in order to understand some of these steps. If you are not comfortable with them but wish to continue anyway, good for you, but realize it might be a bit frustrating at times as well as SLOW. Patience is key here)

Some of these steps aren't necessary in order for it to work, this method just attempts to give multiple people the same kind of experience.

*** BEFORE YOU START BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2.1 UPDATE FILE HERE *** www(dot)sendspace(dot)com/file/frqze0

1) Take your SD CARD out of the phone and someHOW plug it into your computer so that you are able to BROWSE ITS FILE SYSTEM. If you are unable to do this, then either find a different way that involves not removing the card (you can do it by just plugging the phone in to the computer and going that route)

2) Create a new folder named OLD DATA or something relative to that in the ROOT of the sdcard. Move everything currently on the card into that folder. Copy that folder somewhere safe to your computer (this is for backup purposes)

3) Copy the file you downloaded earlier, named "PB00IMG.zip" to the ROOT of the sdcard.

4) After you have confirmed the file is on the card, turn your phone off.

5) Insert the card into the phone.

6) Hold the GREEN CALL button and then press power button WHILE CONTINUING TO HOLD THE GREEN BUTTON.

7) After the phone is booted, you will come to a menu that says something along the lines of "press volume down". Press the "VOLUME DOWN" to start the update process

8) The phone will spout off some random stuff and then ask for you to take action. PRESS THE TRACKBALL HERE.

9) The phone will turn off and then turn back on. It will then ask you to take some more action. PRESS THE TRACKBALL AGAIN.

10) Be patient, your phone is now applying the update, make sure nothing happens to it while it is in this state...

11) Go through the HTC setup and make sure everything is peachy.

12) Congrats, your ERIS is now running android 2.1

For questions regarding the situation you now face with your phone, please read on!

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Failed Root attempts:

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Brief Droid Eris History:

***Eris UPDATE MR2***

This update arrived via Over the AIR for most people. It is based on android 1.5, not much else to say.