14 DAY TRIAL // Just as promised not too long ago, wireless carrier O2 UK started to roll-out the Android 2.1 software update for the Dell Streak tablet.
Currently available for purchase at the operator with the Android 1.6 platform version on board, the 5-inch slate promises enhanced performance as soon as the new OS version is installed on it.
Originally expected to start landing on September 1, the update started to arrive with a delay of a few days, for O2 wanted to make sure that all works well before delivering it to users.
The wireless carrier is delivering the solution over-the-air, but, in case there are some who can not get it this way, they can head over to the carrier's website to download and install it manually.
According to the wireless carrier, users should access the said web page on their Dell Streak tablets, and follow the instructions there.
A download link is provided there and, after users hit it, a “download is available” icon should emerge on their notification bar.
One would have to touch the "Android2.1update.pkg notification to install the software, and then hit the “Update now” button to install the software as soon as the “System update is ready to install” dialog box appears.
“The device will reboot and install the software. During the software installation a status bar will be displayed. The device will not be able to make or receive calls during the update process. Once the installation is complete the device will restart,” the wireless carrier notes.
As soon as the new Android 2.1 update is installed on the Dell Streak, users should enjoy pinch-to-zoom multi-touch features, as well as support for multiple accounts and support for live wallpapers.
Moreover, the new update should enable 720p video recording on Dell Streak, while offering users access to a wider range of applications that before. A series of other enhancements should also be included in the new software update, it seems.
Before updating, users should also take into consideration the following: - Data not stored on the SD card will be wiped. Applications can be re-downloaded from the Downloads tab in the Android Market. - If you've less than 50% battery left, make sure you plug in the charger. - The download will take approximately 15 minutes (depending on connection speed) and the installation about 15 more minutes.
Dell Streak owners should consider performing a backup of all data on their devices before launching the update process, just as to make sure that no important files are lost while installing Android 2.1.