14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone carrier Sprint has just announced the upcoming availability of a software update for its HTC EVO Shift 4G handset powered by Google's Android operating system, which should bring the device up to Android 2.3 Gingerbread as soon as June 20th.
Users will receive the Gignerbread update over the air, and will be notified on its availability for download, Sprint also announced.
However, those who would like to try the new software on the mobile phones in their hands before Monday should head to Menu / Settings / System updates / HTC software Update, which will initiate the update process.
“HTC EVO Shift 4G from Sprint will receive the Android 2.3, Gingerbread, update through an over-the-air maintenance release beginning on Monday, June 20,” the company notes in a recent post on its support forums.
At the same time, the wireless carrier notes that users won't receive the update at the same time, as it will be delivered in phases.
“Sprint will send update notifications to users in waves. The notification will let users know the update is available and provide the simple two-step, over-the-air download instructions,” the company notes.
During the installation process, HTC EVO Shift 4G owners won't be able to use their devices, but they will regain control over it as soon as the installation is completed.
As stated above, those who would like to download the new OS upgrade before June 20 should perform a manual search from their handset's settings menu.
As soon as the new update was installed on their devices, users will enjoy all the goodies that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform has to offer.
“This version of Android improves download management through the Downloads application, offering the user easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email or another application. It also fixes the devices ability to stream media through certain applications for the device,” the wireless carrier notes.
Also on June 20th, Sprint is expected to make a new software update available for the HTC EVO 4G, to fix the issues that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update created on it.