Spring has released the official update announcement for the Samsung Moment for Android 2.1. This has been long in the making and apparently Sprint isn’t going to wait for HTC to get it’s act together on the HTC Hero to try and release both at the same time. This is great news for Moment owners and some potentially bad news for Hero owners. Details on the update include more than just Android 2.1, but some specific enhancements, updates made.
Software update for the Samsung Moment
Enhance the features and capabilities of your Samsung Moment with this software update, including 2.1 Android update.
This update includes:
- 2.1 Android update (Éclair).
- Keypad backlight optimization.
- Bulk Bluetooth contact push.
- Various Bluetooth fixes.
- Increased speed and performance.
- Swipe to Unlock/Mute/Speakerphone.
- New camera features
- Pandora enhancements
Please follow these steps below to ensure your device is updated correctly:
1. Uninstall the existing Samsung USB drivers on your computer if they are version 4.40 or earlier. Follow these instructions to uninstall the proper files.
2. Once you’ve restarted your computer from the driver uninstall, follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a successful update.
Some of those features are found in Android 2.1 and by deafult included with the 2.1 update, others appear specific to the Moment. This is awesome news, go forth and upgrade. Trust me, Android 2.1 can make your phone feel completely new again.
