Motorola’s first Android phone is finally getting the treatment it deserves – Android 2.1 (Eclair) is finally available for the device, and we’re sure that those still holding onto the aging hardware are more than happy to hear the good news.
After missing the Q2 update window, the update is finally here to give your CLIQ some new life, which indeed does fall into the updated time-line Moto released back in August. The Motorola site outlines just how to do this from your SD card, and it’s pretty simple.
Sure, there’s been an unofficial builds of Android 2.1 for the CLIQ out for some time now, but it’s nice to see that Motorola officially bringing the real deal to the show.
As for the CLIQ XT, which was also given the same update timeline as the original, we still have no word on when an Android 2.1 Eclair update will be available. For now, CLIQ users will be the first to get the Eclair treatment, and with it comes the new version of MotoBlur. One notable thing about the newer version of MotoBlur is that you can resize some of the widgets, which will allow you to have more space on one homescreen. We’re not terribly in love with MotoBlur, but resizable widgets is definitely a nice feature to have.
As far as the Eclair update itself, users can expect to see more pre-installed Google apps bloatware and more homescreen panels, giving you a total of 7, and enhancements throughout. The Google apps have been updated so Cliq owners can get the best version available for the device, but one of the best benefits about this update is in the Android Market. Applications that were built with Android 2.1 or higher in mind will now be supported on the Cliq.
While you likely won’t find anyone on the IntoMobile team sporting a Cliq these days, we are definitely glad to see that the handset hasn’t been completely forgotten.
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re a Cliq owner, go to Settings>About Phone>System Updates. If a notification telling you that an update available doesn’t appear, you can update your phone manually with a MicroSD card using the link at the bottom of the page.
The release notes for the update are here if you want to see every single updated item.
[Via: Motorola]