May 24, 2009
Google Android 1.5 Cupcake Working on my G1
This morning I upgraded my G1 gphone from RC33 to CRB43, otherwise known as the Google Android 1.5 Cupcake. Flashing my G1 was quite easy, it is just a matter of downloading the firmware from the web, renaming it to update.zip and moving it to your the root of your mini SD card. Hit Home – Back, open the keyboard when you see the G1 logo, alt-l (small L), and then alt-s to start flashing your G1. It took around 5 mnutes to flash my entire phone.
When you restart, you will see a new Android startup logo. Be prepared to update all of your apps.
The first feature I looked for ws the camcorder. Below is my first video shot using Cupcake’s video recorder:
I think the camcorder does an okay job, comparable to my last HTC phone.
The virtual keyboard was nice but I really prefer using the sliding keyboard.
The only issue I have right now is that Cupcake seems to use more battery power than with RC33. I will check it closely. Cupcake was supposed to use less battery power than the previous firmware.
Edit 1: My G1 is still using a lot of battery power with Cupcake compared to RC33. I just used the camcorder for about 2 minutes total recording and took a couple photos at my friends wedding tonight but was surprised to see that I only had 73% Power left. I had it fully charged before I left and did not even make one phone call. I just sent 3 SMSs.
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How are you doing Kevin? That is so cool. It’s something I would like to do
when I get there. I know they don’t celebrate Memorial day in Vietnam but I
know that you are thinking of our fallen soldiers so have a good time with your
new toy.
Mike
@Mike: Thanks, I am enjoying the new update. I had the G1 for a while now, I just updated the firmware, that is all.
I forgot about Memorial Day, been in Vietnam too long.
When you flashed your G1, did you lose all data on the phone? On this blog, they say you lose everything! http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2009/05/24/download-google-android-os-15-cupcake-now-tested-and-working.html
@Jason: I did not lose any of my data. All my contacts, calendar appts, old SMSs are still there after I flashed my phone.
Nope I upgraded earlier today and lost nothing