14 DAY TRIAL // Unveiled in April, HTC DROID Incredible 2 was originally delivered with Android 2.2 (Froyo) on board. However, this is about to change as Verizon is now deploying the Gingerbread update to all DROID Incredible 2 owners.
The carrier has just announced that the new software update, 2.18.605.4 for DROID Incredible 2 is now available for download.
It appears that Verizon is deploying the software update OTA (over-the-air) in waves, which means that DROID Incredible 2 owners will have to wait until they receive the carrier's notification on their devices.
Beside bringing the software version to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, this update provides several improvements for the DROID Incredible 2.
The following new features and improvements are introduced with Verizon's 2.18.605.4 software update for DROID Incredible 2:
Email and Messaging: - Overall improvements to the performance of Mobile IM; - Resolved Hotmail sync & connect issues when setting up a one day sync.
Call Features: - Improvements to device connectivity when roaming on global GSM/UMTS networks.
Device Features: - Download Manager App: New App to manage all downloads from web browsing and other apps; - App and Power Management Details: Under Manage Applications, a new “Running” tab displays a list of active applications and the storage and memory being used by each; - Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality: New capability to select a word via press-hold. A second press of the selected word copies the selected characters; - Alarm notifications will be turned off while in Emergency Mode; - Improved stability reduces device resets & lockups; - NY Times website has been added to the browser bookmarks; - Addition of the Wireless Charging UI (including Wallpaper and popups when the device is charging wirelessly); - New Desktop Dock App.
Verizon expects to finish the upgrading process of all HTC DROID Incredible 2 smartphone in about 4-5 days, so users should wait patiently for the Gingerbread update to be pushed on their phones.