If you’ve been kicking yourself for not pulling the trigger on the Android 2.2 Froyo update that was temporarily posted for your Sprint HTC EVO 4G, consider yourself relieved of remorse. We’re getting reports left and right that Sprint has started seeding the Android 2.2 update to EVO 4G units around the country. It’s not clear when the updates started flowing out through those magical airwaves, but we do know that the Froyo rollout has kicked off a day ahead of schedule.
If you’re lucky enough to have an EVO in your hand, and you haven’t already updated to that fleeting Android 2.2 ROM that was posted a few days ago, you can initiate this update by navigating to Settings > Software Updates > Firmware Updates on your big-screened HTC smartphone. If you’re not sure what version you’re on, you might as well just check. It doesn’t take long and it certainly won’t hurt you.
The new Android build for the EVO 4G brings with it a slew of enhancements. Things like a faster overall operating system (thanks to a JIT compiler), faster JavaScript performance thanks to the Chrome-source V8 JavaScript engine, Bluetooth voice dialing, support for Adobe Flash 10.1, apps on SD and a pre-loaded Flashlight app are just a few of the things you can expect to see on your EVO once you get it playing nice with Froyo. Yes, we said a “Flashlight app.” It’s capable of lighting up with variable light intensity settings. What more could you want?
If you’re still on the fence about Sprint’s EVO 4G, you might just convince yourself to put your hard-earned dollars to work after reading our full Sprint HTC EVO 4G review here. You can also check out our Summer 2010 Superphone Shootout here. Or, see how the EVO 4G compares to the Droid X here.
REVIEW: Sprint HTC EVO 4G – Is it as good as it looks?
SHOOTOUT: IntoMobile’s Summer Superphone Shootout – Galaxy S, Droid Incredible, iPhone 4, EVO 4G
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Sprint HTC EVO 4G vs Verizon Motorola Droid X