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[MrWilliams]

I did search around and couldn't find an answer to this on the forums.

My trackball crapped out for the 3rd time this past weekend on my BB Tour. I'm not up for an early upgrade until November 1. After explaining to the Verizon rep that I didn't want another BB, he offered me a free Eris (I was still under warranty). I understand that there are newer and better Android phones available, but I figured I could play with the Eris until November.

Does anyone know if it will ship with OS 2.1 installed or will it come with 1.5?

Thanks!

 

[chezhed]

Jsut got mine a few weeks ago. 2.1 was on it.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

Welcome to the forums. Reasonably sure it will come with 2.1.

 

[MrWilliams]

Cool. Thanks guys.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

You bet. Plenty of knowledge around these parts if you need any guidance. You didn't mention if you had a preference, but 2.1 has become just as "flexible" as 1.5. You can root just as easy (if not easier now) with 2.1.

Here's a pretty good thread to get you started:

http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/53708-everything-you-need-know-about-your-htc-eris.html

 

[MrWilliams]

Yeah, I've been nosing around here for a couple of days. I did find the thread you mentioned... LOTS of useful information! Coming from a Blackberry, a lot of it doesn't make complete sense to me just yet because I have yet to receive the phone. It will be very helpful when I actually have the phone in my hands tomorrow.

From what I've been reading, I hope it does ship with 2.1 just for the voice navigation aspect. It doesn't look too difficult to upgrade and root even if it does ship with 1.5. I'm familiar with leaked OS's and rooting/jailbreaking, just not on the android system.

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

Nice. You'll fit right in then.