T-Mobile G2X Gingerbread update is officially rolling out OTA

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T-Mobile G2X Gingerbread update is officially rolling out OTA

July 26, 2011 | by Charles West

Firmware updates, LG, T-Mobile

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Not too long ago, we reported that T-Mobile G2X users could get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update by downloading LG’s update tool. Finally, T-Mobile has started to roll out the update via OTA, so if you want to throw your USB cord back in your dresser drawl, feel free.

New details for the update include: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), improved battery life, disabling of Car Home, front-facing camera operation when using Qik record and share. Lastly, it helps address unexpected reboots, which annoyed the heck out of many users. This is awesome news considering the G2X has only been out for a few months and there is already a 2.3 update rolling out to the T-Mobile masses.

It’s no secret that the G2X has had its problems with screen bleeding, software bugs, and etc. Since this update was made available a few days ago, it seems to have stabilized the phone tremendously because we haven’t heard many complaints. And for those users out there who decided to wait for an official announcement and OTA update from T-Mobile, you’re in luck.

My hat goes off to LG and T-Mobile. Why, you ask? Because I remember this type of situation all too well when I had the Samsung Galaxy Vibrant. The way T-Mo and Sammy handled the Android 2.2 Froyo update was a complete and utter disaster. Samsung tried to make it available through its god awful Kies software, which at the time was only PC friendly. Now, just hearing the word Kies makes me quiver.

Tell us if you received your update, and tell us what changes have you seen. As always drop your insight in the comment section below.

Source: T-Mobile

android 2.2 froyo, android 2.3, Gingerbread, lg, samsung, T-Mobile, T-Mobile G2X

3 Comments

Heather Leah Kennedy says:

July 26, 2011 at 3:14 pm

Is this the exact same update as the LG update tool version? Because that one made my battery life significantly WORSE than before.
- maverick says:
  
  August 1, 2011 at 6:50 am
  
  I also updated using LGs tool & I have also noticed deterioration in battery life .. trying find out on the web for any solutions.
Nyle says:

July 26, 2011 at 9:18 pm

I used the LG Update Tool for my update and so far so good. I actually didn't have many problems with my G2x prior to the update but I can say Ive seen a significant increase in battery Life. Overall the UI does seem a bit snappier. One issue I have had is that since the update Ive had a few apps crash on me, but after uninstalling and then re-installing the apps work perfect. One other thing, in your article you noted the update should disable Car Home. I still see it running and have to kill it regularly.

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