Information has been circulating on the internet about a Froyo update coming to the Samsung Epic 4G and Sanyo Zio. There’s also a rumored release date of February 21st for this Froyo update that many have been waiting for.
These points can’t be verified of course, so keep that in mind. Here’s what’s rumored about the updates:
Software Updates: Samsung Epic (EB13, Froyo) & Sanyo Zio (2.200SP, Froyo)
Effective 2/21/11, software updates will be available for both devices
Over-the-Air (OTA). Both updates will be pushed over a period of days, so
customers will receive them based on their status on the Google servers.
Details:Samsung Epic
Update will be pushed over a 4-day period
After the update completes, verify the new software version (Menu > Settings
> About Phone)
Baseband Version = S: D700.0.5S.EB13
Build Number = FROYO.EB13Enhancements/fixes: upgrade to Froyo 2.2, improved bluetooth device support,
bluetooth voice dialing, Flash Player 10.1, GPS enhancements, improved OS
performance, ability to install applications to external storage
Sanyo Zio
Updates will be pushed over a 5-day period
Customers are required to download (accept) three portions of the update to
receive Froyo 2.2
Customers should use WiFi if possible to complete the update
After the updates complete, verify the new software version (Menu > Settings
> About Phone)
Baseband Version = S.M910.04.5.DF05
Build Number = Samsung ÉCLAIR.DF05
Enhancements/fixes: upgrade to Froyo 2.2, addition of Swype, Sprint Zone
2.5.5, Sprint ID activation improvements, better battery life
The prospects of receiving the update soon seem pretty good, as Samsung has also released the source code for the Epic 4G. While this isn’t something you can immediately start using, rooted users should be able to use the “official” Froyo before Sprint gets it out on February 21st. If you’re a developer, be sure to click the link at the end of this article and search “D700″ at the Samsung Open Source website.
[via AC & Samsung Open Source]