We’ve just received word that the EVO4G OTA to FroYo (internally known at HTC as update 3.26) is now available for download directly from HTC’s website. Link below:
We’ve provided some simple instructions for installing the update:
- Download file
- Place in the root of your SD card
- Boot into recovery mode (hold the Up button while your phone is booting!)
- Select “apply update.zip” or “install from .zip” (depending on your recovery image)
- Enjoy.
Sprint has also released a piece with details on the update’s changes (aside from the obvious):
3.26.651.3
7/30/2010
This update offers:
– Ability to share applications
– Display events and birthdays from Facebook on Calendar
– Use camera LED as flashlight
– New user interface for the FM radio
– Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream
– Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function
– Send contact as vCard using SMS
– Addition of MMS slideshow editor
– New pre-loaded widgets including Calculator, FM radio, Message list view, Profile settings and Ringtone settings
– Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light
– Flash 10.1 support
– Numeric PIN and alpha-numeric passwords to unlock screen
– Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (web, specific application, or all)
– Adjustable alarm volume
– Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card
Happy downloading everyone. Also, you will lose root if you install this update. No root is yet available for it!