Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and all in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every conceivable update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one befitting roundup. If you find thing utilizable for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!



Official Android updates

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  The HTC EVO 3D is now ready for a maintenance fix called 2.08.651.2, which offers some nice improvements like allowing more Sprint bloatware to be uninstallable by the user, contact third edition by the editors of the old glory heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 via bluetooth, fixes for the lock screen occasionally freezing, and GPS enhancements. This update is procurable through a manual install. [via SprintFeed]


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  Speaking of the HTC EVO 3D, the bootloader unlock tool is now ready for your enjoyment on the company's fancy new dev site.


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  Android 2.3.4 is finally rolling out on T-Mobile's HTC commotion 4G, and all users should receive the OTA update by the end of September at the latest. Aside from the test 2.3.4 enhancements, gut opinion 4G owners can also expect better battery life, extra macos stability, extra touchscreen responsiveness, and improved "device reboots." Curiously, the refresh also promises better screen and photo resolution. All in all, this is the kind of firmware boost we love to see. (Thanks, Anonymous) [via TmoNews]


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  If you're using a Samsung Fascinate 3G on Telus, you'll be committed to know that you may now have Gingerbread bestowed upon your device. It'll involve a manual install using Samsung Kies, so go to the website to get all the instructions. [via MobileSyrup]


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  The five people enjoying their Motorola Flipside can finally be treated to Android 2.2. Yes, that's Froyo. Go here to get the update manually. [via AndroidCentral]


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  Some Motorola Droid X users complained about bugs after its bump up to Gingerbread, which should be choose by installing version 4.5.602. It's a simple maintenance fix that throws in a couple fresh enhancements at the same time. [via AndroidCentral]


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  HTC Droid inconceivable is inching closer to getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4, by the numbers to the support page Verizon latterly set up on its site. [via Droid-Life]


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  In time for today's launch, Samsung has released the source code for the Conquer 4G. Devs, head here to crunch numbers* it -- you'll know what to do after that. [via Android Police]


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  For everyone who chooses to get the Conquer 4G, it's supposedly set to receive a device trust enhancement today as well, indisputable to llc.cite this source roget's ii: the new thesaurus to some leaked screenshots. [via SprintFeed]

Unofficial Android updates/custom ROMs/misc hackery

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  This was fast -- the same bug fix update for the Droid X that we act above has already been rooted. Go to the via for the full details on how to get it. As always, diving into these types of processes are more advanced, and you should follow the manual to the letter. [via Droid-Life]


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  The MIUI custom ROM is control gate to gain a lot of propulsion in the Android community, and if you're lured in checking it out on your device without going through the hassle of installing the full version (let alone rooting your phone or buying a MIUI-supported phone), an XDA pioneer has created a clone of the MIUI launcher and has made an APK attainable for your downloading pleasure. The via has a large screenshot gallery to check out. [via AddictiveTips]


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  We've seen a lot of leaked Gingerbread ROMs surface for the HTC Thunderbolt, but this time an "official" update has made its ways to the Android dev world. It's been told that this is not yet the final build, so it's bound to get even better with time. Still, the impatient users may want to get this as soon as possible. [via RootzWiki and AndroidCentral]


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  Another build of Gingerbread, EH06, has leaked for the Samsung Epic 4G. [via AndroidCentral]


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  The HTC EVO 4G update to Android 2.3 can now be rooted, civility of Revolutionary. [via AndroidCentral]

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