G1 News

Bored of waiting ages for the new firmware updates for your T-Mobile G1? Download and go get them yourself! It’s not easy, but you’ll be able to get it done if you pay attention to this guide from modmyGphone!

The firmware version can be checked out at Settings > About Phone > Build Number

Just to be on the safe side like all types of update, ensure the battery is fully charged, or at least above 75%.

1. Rename the archive to “update.”

2. Copy the file to the SD Card.

Note : Connect the phone to desktop and then transfer the file. Don’t use a card reader, nor should you remove the card from the G1.

3. Turn off the phone. Press and hold HOME and POWER button. The phone will start in recovery mode. You should see an exclaimation sign when it starts.

4. Press Alt + L, it will take you to the boot menu.

5. Press Alt + S, to start the update process. It will take a while so be patient.

6. When the update completes, it will prompt you to press HOME + BACK to reboot.

7. After you reboot, the update will complete and then automatically reboot.

Thats it! Be sure that you have the right firmware for your handset beforehand, so don’t come crying to us if you fluff it up!

Source: modmyGphone

Well, Google only have themselves to blame. They shot their mouth off about how the T-Mobile G1 update (nicknamed ‘Cupcake’) would allow Android phone owners to enjoy a wealth of new features, special powers and years of clear skies and enjoyable mobile phone usage. But it still isn’t out yet, and the troops are getting restless.

They set up an Official Cupcake Thread to allay everyone’s fears that Cupcake wasn’t a cruel hoax and would prove the quantum of solace that G1 owners without a virtual keyboard would need. Obviously this thread descended into chaos and anarchy and had to be locked, as is the case with all rabid fanboy threads.

So now they have set up another thread (amusingly titled Cupcake Thread of DOOM™!), to field all questions and queries surrounding Cupcake’s sweet imminent release. The result? Almost no relevant info, but lots of pictures of cupcakes! At least they are keeping themselves occupied in anticipation of the inevitable release of the new firmware update…

Yes, I did use the term ‘quantum of solace,’ contextually correctly and without a hint of irony.

UPDATE: Word has it from the GoogleAndBlog that the Cupcake update could be giving some Over-The-Air loving to T-Mobile G1 handsets any time from mid-January! As soon as this weekend, we could be revelling in Android glory! Fingers crossed, folks!

Forgotten why Cupcake will change your life? See below for the full list of revisions! Not got a G1 yet? Check out our new T-Mobile G1 deals page here!

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