Phone Scoop - HTC Vivid Updates

Accessories available at 1800mobiles.com

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:16:39 GMT

1800mobiles.com is now selling accessories for the HTC Vivid. Follow the link to check it out.

AT&T Delivers Ice Cream Sandwich to HTC Vivid

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:37:49 GMT

AT&T has begun distributing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the HTC Vivid smartphone. In addition to the new system software, the update also adds Sense 3.6, Beats Audio, and more Bluetooth profile support. Instructions for downloading the update are available on HTC's support site (link below). The update must be downloaded over Wi-Fi, and not AT&T's cellular network.

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HTC Offers Android 4.0 Kernel for Several Smartphones

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:41:58 GMT

HTC has released the source Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich kernel for the Vivid, Sensation, and Sensation XE. HTC began rolling the Android 4.0 update to these three devices recently, and the kernel will help developers adjust their apps/services to work better on these phones. The code can be downloaded from HTC's developer web site.

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HTC Confirms Android 4.0 Headed to 16 Smartphones

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:37:57 GMT

HTC today published in a blog post a list of 16 smartphones that will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The devices include the Amaze 4G, Desire S, Desire HD, EVO 3D, EVO Design 4G, Incredible S, Sensation, Sensation XL, Sensation 4G, Sensation XE, Raider, Rezound, Rhyme, Thunderbolt, and Vivid. HTC said that it is still in the early stages of rolling out Android 4.0 to the Sensation and Sensation XE. The next phones in line for Android 4.0 updates are the Sensation 4G and the Sensation XL. HTC cautions that wireless network operators play a role in the update process, so it can't lock down firm timelines with respect to the exact availability of updates.

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Review: HTC Vivid for AT&T

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:46:54 GMT

The Vivid is HTC's first Long Term Evolution 4G Android smartphone for AT&T. How does this device stack up against other devices on AT&T's network? Phone Scoop finds out in this full review.

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Released for AT&T

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The HTC Vivid is now available for AT&T.

Hands-On: HTC Vivid for AT&T

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:10:37 GMT

Following the Samsung Skyrocket, the HTC Vivid is the other leading Long Term Evolution 4G smartphone for AT&T's burgeoning high-speed network. Here's a first look.

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