The Google Buzz mobile site now works on Android 1.5 and 1.6 devices—all you need to do is acknowledge that your device isn’t officially supported.
The T-Mobile G1 storage problem in charts and numbers
This post is in response to yesterday’s article that claimed the G1 would not receive future Android updates like Donut and Eclair. T-Mobile responded they would work with Google to introduce “future software updates”, but that still doesn’t explain how G1 owners will get Donut.
To begin, let’s look at the sizes for the default partitions [...]
Donut code drop reveals new Android features
Jean-Baptiste Queru, Android engineer, did a code drop to the Android Open Source Project which updated the Donut tree. Android hacker Cyanogen had some issues with all the new API changes but still compiled it to run on a G1. I downloaded the rom and flashed it to bring you screenshots of Donut.
The following is [...]
Donuts, roadmaps, and Android 2.0
For several months we heard the chant, “Where’s my cupcake?”. Rumors and leaks were rampant as everyone tried to guess the official release date of the Android 1.5 build. After many delays, T-Mobile finally rolled out the update and the complainers took a break to enjoy their dessert.
The next treat on the Android menu is [...]
Hold The Sprinkles On My Cupcake, Please: Exploring The Different Flavors of Android
Why is T-Mobile holding up the release of their cupcake update? Why would you want to install the cupcake update manually, when you will eventually get it? What are the pros and cons of using a non T-Mobile build of Android? Where is my cupcakes?
In order to better understand this upgrade process, allow us to [...]
Cupcake Widgets Preview For Android 1.5
There are so many new features of Android 1.5 that it is hard to pick a favorite. Desktop widgets have been around since the T-Mobile G1 shipped, but now developers have the new AppWidget Framework to play with. Before this recent update, developers had to target their widgets for a specific home replacement app like [...]
Beginners Guide For Rooting Your Android G1 To Install Cupcake
This guide is outdated and a newer version if offered. Please visit How to root a T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G.
I first wrote this guide several months ago, but decided not to post it. After all the cupcake builds were released and people kept asking for help with upgrading, I decided to touch it up [...]
#AskAndy – Your Android Questions Answered Volume 2
Welcome to the second edition of #AskAndy where we aim to answer all your Android related questions. I would like to make this a weekly column, but it will only be successful if you continue to send in your questions. Thank you to everyone who submitted a tweet this week. Again I have chosen 10 [...]
50 Screenshots of JesusFreke’s Android 1.5 Cupcake Build
The cupcake update for Android has been rolling out over the last few days, but many users have yet to receive it. One of the benefits of installing a custom Android build is the ability to choose when you upgrade. There have been quite a few custom releases based on the cupcake branch including The [...]
Record And Share Videos To YouTube With The T-Mobile G1 (VIDEO)
After months of patiently waiting, the Android 1.5 Cupcake update has finally begun rolling out to T-Mobile G1 customers. We reported last week that the new version would include a video recorder with support for uploading your videos to YouTube. It sounds like a cool idea, but what is the video quality like?
We asked some [...]
