HTC EVO View 4G given an update to Android 3.2, HTC Flyer Wi-Fi tablets still waiting for the same
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Jaimie in Tablets
Android 3.2 Honeycomb was released some months ago but it’s only now being offered to HTC EVO View 4G tablet buyers. Sprint has begun sending out over-the-air updates for Android 3.2.1 Honeycomb today for all of their EVO View 4G customers, Sprint was given the exclusive for the Black colored WiMAX 4G tablet. The update is 217MB in size so downloading will take a few minutes and so will installing, please make sure your tablet is adequately charged before starting the update process you don’t want have a bricked device.
HTC recently begun updating 3G HTC Flyer tablets in Europe to Android 3.2 Honeycomb, but still the Wi-Fi only Flyer tablet owners haven’t received the same update. HTC hasn’t said when the Wi-Fi only Flyer tablets will get to say goodbye to Android 2.3 Gingerbread at this time, but I would imagine that they aren’t far from doing it.
The HTC Flyer is the Silver Aluminum version of the HTC Evo View 4G tablet that features all of the same specs. except for mobile broadband communications.
Here is what Sprint says about the Android 3.2.1 update on their customer support website:
This update adds Android 3.2.1 (Honeycomb) and a new virtual and holographic user interface.
Updates include:
- Physical Hard keys replaced with on screen Soft keys
- New Google search, available on every page
- System Bar: Quick access to notifications, status, and soft navigation buttons available at the bottom of the screen
- Notifications menu moved to the bottom right corner of the screen, on the System Bar.
- The Action Bar—which can be accessed by touching the Plus Sign icon at the top right of the screen—is the key to contextual, changing menus that are controlled by each application.
- Enhanced security including Sprint Data Link and 3LM
Fixes include:
- Google video chat
- Bluetooth capable in Airplane mode
Important: Due to the unique structure of the Honeycomb layout, your personalized widgets and screen setup will not remain after the upgrade. The device will revert to the out-of-box home screen layout. Wallpapers, widgets, and application shortcuts that have been personalized will need to be re-established.
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