Verizon DROID to receive second Froyo update with Flash 10.1

All up-to-date Verizon DROID owners should now be rocking Android 2.2 which brings Flash 10.1 to the mobile platform. Surprisingly, the update that was officially rolled out to the handset over the past week was reportedly FRG01B, a version that was thought to be an older build. As it turns out, this build may not be old. Instead, it may be the planned first step in a two-step update for the now nine-month old Android handset. Verizon sent out an email to its business customers that confirms a second build, presumably the rumored FRG22, is slated to land in the upcoming weeks. According to the email, this second update will add the highly anticipated Flash 10.1 support for the DROID.

The timing and the staging of this update does not come as a surprise. Google launched Android 2.2 in June and Verizon was most likely working hard to get FroYo out to its customers as soon as possible. Possibly, Adobe was not quite ready with Flash 10.1 when Froyo first debuted so Verizon decided not to wait for Adobe and released an Android 2.2 build with partial or no Flash support. If you remember, this release was unusual. The Android 2.2 release was pushed to a handful of handsets at the beginning of the month, stalled for a week, and resumed again on Monday.

Earlier this week, Adobe confirmed that it is ready to release Flash 10.1 for a myriad of Android handsets and is working with carriers and OEMs to get the release out in the next few weeks. This announcement fits in nicely with the details contained in the above email. The finalization of Flash 10.1 would necessitate a second build of Froyo whose primary purpose is to add full Flash support to the DROID. Based upon earlier information, we would expect this update to hit on or before August 18th which is the date Adobe’s Flash Player 10 is expected to debut in the Android market for DROID owners. Sounds peachy keen, doesn’t it?

[via Phandroid]

About The Author

Kelly Hodgkins

Kelly spent the last three years covering mobile technology at places like BGR, Gizmodo and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. Before writing, she spent a few years working with and teaching others how to use Adobe Flash and Macromedia Director. Even earlier than that, she spent six years working on her Ph.D in Microbiology. When she's not writing, she can be found fishing the lakes and hiking the mountains of Western Maine with her husband and children.

Andy

It would be more peachy keen; if Verizon had given me the OTA update by now. I am in Southern Maryland, and have not received the update as of yet.
Chris

Don't feel to bad because I have not gotten it yet and I am from Florida
Road Warrior

I'm in NH and no 2.2 yet here either.
matt

Yea Michigan last name begins with g and I still haven’t got shit. Nice info….
knetty

No update in Mass. either….
Hank

I'm in AL and havent received anything either…
Guest

How about SVG support in the droid?
Fred

I agree with Andy. It would be nice if I had actually received an upgrade to my Droid. As of today, I am still on Version 2.1 with the system telling me my phone is up to date. I am in Connecticut.
C Hunter

I am in Las Vegas and also have not received the OTA update. What's with this Verizon?
eddie

why have I not gotten the first froyo update for my Moto Droid??? wtf?
Gary

Haven't received my update either ( Seattle )
Polly

Same here…. Wisconsin, no update yet.
markthewelshguy

Still waiting in Reno too
Chris

Same here, I don't think we can trust this article being that probably 50% or more droid owners haven't gotten the update yet!!!
Pete

I'm in NJ and haven't got mine either, I WANT MY FROYO!!!
Scott

You can always install the update manually: http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/03/how-to-manua…
Amanda

I am in Detroit and have not gotten it yet.. come on!!!!
Finees

I too, from Rhode Island, have not received my FROYO 2.2 update. C'mon Verizon!!!!
chris

I'm in Cincinnati and I am still waiting for them to get it to me as well.
mike

Still waiting in Cleveland. Can someone respond that actually received the update.
Jeff

Wife got her update 2 days ago…I’m still waiting. Go figure.
Bob

I haven't received froyo and Im in Boston MA. I cant root or manually install b/c my camera button is stuck and doesn't work. I called Verizon last week and asked for them to push and they said Motorola is pushing and transfered me to them and moto said that droid wasnt getting updates any time soon. The specialist was a waste of life.
JPWhite

Ditto
Guest

No update here in Tucson, AZ
Tom G

Clearwater,Fl no froyo update, still waiting but not holding my breath.if the update is being pushed out,who is getting it ? No one here has recieved the update so far from what I am reading except root and manually pushed droids
Guest

Same. No update here in Southern California.
Bruce

I received it in New Hampshire a few days ago.
Ken Chamberlain

No show in Syracuse NY.
Eric

I received the update Monday live in Texas.
Richard

I got the update last week. Looking forward to the new build. Oh yeah I'm in south east Arizona.
mr.Luna

I’m in Southern Cal and I got my update on 8/10
di

Just got the update 20 min ago, Nebraska. It doesn’t have flash and now my touch keyboard response is insanely slow. The 5 home screens are nice though.
chuck

Atlanta no froyo fun!
tim

I did the manual update than added the flash apx and everthing works fine what do they mean flash isnt ready?
shoota

Got it last night in tampa fl
franco

naples fl no froyo 2.2
Eric

I don’t think location hads much to do with it. I’m in CO, I got my update on Tuesday and my wife (on the same acct) still hasn’t received hers.
Sknnyppy

Got 2.2 this morning in South Carolina
Juan

Yea i got 2.2 today. but no flash yet
tim

no update in virginia beach virginia
valerie

Not sure that location has much to do with it. My daughter and I both have the Droid and she got the update but I did not.
slayer

Still nothing TN
jeff

it's not coming over the air because it's not a complete update. you can get the official update with a simple google search, complete with manual install instructions.
Monte

Droid in Massachusetts… Just got the OTA this morning. Now waiting on the Flash update…
Laura

no VA update here (southern VA)
mike

im in ohio my friend recieved it last night and i still havent gotten mine
joe

same here no update to froyo yet…..ct.
Angel

no update yet in FL,
Mark

Got mine in the wee hours of the morning today (Utah).
Victoria B

Just received froyo 2.2 this morning in Santa Cruz, CA ! Yay!!!

Looking forward to the adobe flash 10.1
Babs

No update yet Ma
Tom

I havn't gotten the update either. I just activated a droid on another line we ordered a few months back ten minutes after it was on the update popped up. Also, someone else on the business line got the update while others haven't gotten it yet.
JOHN

why google and verizon don't have release dates for froyo is beyond me. i'm beginning to resent both companies. they should get a better handle on all the leaks too. it's pathetic and they look sloppy.
Davis

I got froyo on the morning of 8/15, but still waiting for the flash update (I'm in Maine). The August 18th flash date in the article sounds incredibly optimistic.
HdJimmi

I updated my droid manually. Very easy to do
HdJimmi

Update it manually. Takes 5 minutes
VT-102

My wife got her update, but I still have not gotten mine. We bought our phones at the same time. Also I dont see why they could have not added the flash into the update. “OTHER” carriers with andriod got their updates with the flash……why the hell cant Verizon???
MinnieMe

I received 2.2 update (8/18/10) without Flash and I am in Missouri. My phone has been running slower and the corporate calendar and market have been freezing to the point that I have to remove the battery for it to restart and it takes seconds longer when clicking on anything. I called Verizon and it has been esculated so it is a known issue I presume since the lady said they have had a couple of calls today with same issue. I thought it was supposed to be faster and where is the Flash that is suppose to be so awesome?