DROID ERIS update begins rolling out

By on May 11, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Software May 11, 2010

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Just a quick little note to all of our friends with a Verizon HTC DROID ERIS, as the Android 2.1 OTA software update has begun. Being a gradual rollout, only about 1,000 people will get an on-device notification prompting them to begin the update before the night’s end. If you’re not fortunate enough to be one of those people, 9,000 more users will get the nod tomorrow. All told, Verizon is planning to push the update to all of the DROID ERIS users by the 16th of May. As always, a full changelog is available after the jump.

Enhancements:

  • Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the Gallery and Google Maps.
  • New support for voice-to-text entry.
  • New Leap thumbnail view lets you pinch to jump between the seven panels on your home screen.
  • Additional calendar views and easier access to contacts make navigating even quicker.
  • Google Maps with Navigation provides free, traffic-enhanced, turn-by-turn navigation.
  • With the Enhanced Android Market, you’ll enjoy a better browsing experience as well as even more applications, including Verizon Wireless content featuring self-service applications.
  • Ability to log onto and access multiple Google accounts at once.
  • Support for 19 Microsoft Exchange Server policies makes your phone more secure and business friendly.
  • Desk Clock intelligently dims your screen and displays the current time while charging.
  • Location-based cinematic full screen weather keeps you on top of changing conditions.

Improvements:

  • Free Yahoo! Mail is now supported—simply sign in with your Yahoo! email address and password.
  • Longer battery life due to power savings.
  • Improved YouTube video playback.
  • Better Bluetooth support, including contact transfer.
  • Automatic settings for POP3 verizon.net email accounts.
  • Added support for stand-alone Wi-Fi when device is in airplane mode.
  • Improved handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset.
  • Faster power-up time.
  • Improved swipe-unlock functionality.
  • Added support for Microsoft Office 2007 documents.

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  • Brandie

    Every time I use or charge my Eris it gets very hot. Just recently it was on a shelf charging and the next morning I went to pick up my phone and the touchscreen was all cracked.

    Verizon and HTC are refusing to replace my phone under the warranty, Verizon is telling me that it is physical damage and that voids the warranty.

    This IS NOT physical damage, I don’t know what happened to this screen, but I wonder if the overheating part has anything to do with it???

    • SiNep

      the Eris is a nice phone, but maybe this is a sign. I blessing in disguise, if you will.. its time to upgrade!! With devices on the market like the Droid X, incredible and even the DROID, you cant go wrong.

      The only way your screen could have cracked from heat, is if the phone went from being super hot, to super cold in a matter of seconds, or vice versa.. thats really the only way i see that happening. UPGRADE!! Get the DROID X! if the screen is too big, get the incredible! The ship date on the incredible is August 2nd now, so you wont have to wait too long.

  • http://eugeneorourke.com/blog eorourke

    The new MR4 update is being leaked across the Web, however most sites offer no instructions for users on installation procedures. If you’d rather install the update yourself, rather than waiting for the OTA, you can download the update file and receive simple installation instructions here: http://eugeneorourke.com/blog/how-to-manually-install-droid-eris-mr4-update/

  • melissa

    My Droid is no longer holding a charge after I updated the software today. AWESOME!!!!

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