October 1, 2009 10:15 AM PDT

T-Mobile rolls out Android 1.6 Donut to G1 and MyTouch 3G

by Bonnie Cha
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Just a couple of weeks after Google released its Android 1.6 SDK to developers, T-Mobile began its official roll out of Android 1.6 (aka Donut) to T-Mobile G1 and T-Mobile MyTouch 3G owners on Thursday.

The update will be delivered to customers over the coming days, and though it's not considered to be a major upgrade to the operating system, Android 1.6 does bring a number of new features and enhancements and fixes a bug that would reboot the phone after dialing 911.

Highlights of Donut include:

  • An improved Android Market
  • Quick Search Box, which lets you search across various apps, such as browser bookmarks and history, contacts, and the Web, right from the home screen
  • Updated voice search
  • Integrated camera, camcorder, and gallery
  • Battery usage indicator
For a full list of features and fixes, you can check out the Android Developers site. As always, let us know about your experience with the update below.
Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
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by Remo_Williams October 1, 2009 12:17 PM PDT
They could roll out Sacher Tort 19.00 and I'm still going to get rid of the overhyped piece of garbage as soon as the Nokia N900 goes live.
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by cshefman October 1, 2009 12:33 PM PDT
Do we know if Rogers has rolled it out to HTC Dream and Magic users in Canada?
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by justdaven October 2, 2009 9:52 AM PDT
I just got the update yesterday. No probs with the updating. Had to change some settings from the "Spare Parts" app (The end key stopped working the way I wanted, had to try a different setting),

I have not played around with the new market yet, although it is easier to read, with the new brighter colors, and I like the screen shots.

All in all good.

On another note, T-Mobile sent a text invite to use for the Android developer's Challenge, inviting users to download and rate apps. You might want to check it out: http://www.t-mobileg1.com/adc

Have a great day!
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by larrylawr October 4, 2009 9:40 AM PDT
Still not updating mytouch in pittsburgh. It's now Sunday afternoon. I should be fine though, since pittsburgh just got t-mobile 3g service last week.
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by October 4, 2009 3:50 PM PDT
"They could roll out Sacher Tort 19.00 and I'm still going to get rid of the overhyped piece of garbage as soon as the Nokia N900 goes live."

awww a nokia fanboy! thats so cute!
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by isting October 5, 2009 9:36 AM PDT
I got the update Friday night. The new Android Market is much better.
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by lvond600 October 5, 2009 9:47 AM PDT
I received my update on Oct 3rd 7am mst in the marsh while setting up for some duck hunting on the opener. The camera/picture integration was nice while getting some video and pics of the ducks (please add a zoom feature!). The new marketplace isn't that great though it is nice to filter paid or free apps. The added search functionality is really worth it. just tap and say call whoever to call.
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by bkamau October 5, 2009 10:32 AM PDT
I concur.. very nifty addons but I think the Youtube interface also took a step back.
by bkamau October 5, 2009 10:31 AM PDT
# Battery usage indicator-- where is this located in the myTouch/G2 phone?
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by isting October 5, 2009 11:22 AM PDT
I think there is not a new battery usage indicator. Go to Menu | Settings | About phone | Battery use. You get a listing of what apps and how much battery each is using.
by slobodad October 6, 2009 10:48 AM PDT
Its a battery usage widget. Its a little bar that has on/off switches for the major battery drains: wifi, bluetooth, gps, sync, and a screen brightness adjuster.

Long press on the home screen/widgets/Power Control
by xmaster_dosx October 5, 2009 12:42 PM PDT
i got this last night here in houston. seems cool.
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by looking_grim October 6, 2009 7:02 PM PDT
Got my update the other day and seem to be having issues with it, when I get my text messages from my daughter and nephew who are on my account only their phone numbers pop up no names! Deleted them from my contacts and re added them didn't help! When I send them texts it shows up in the thread as their name however when they reply it just shows their phone numbers any help would be greatly appreciated!
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by austinofohio October 7, 2009 8:59 AM PDT
I got the update but it wouldnt allow me to install it, so i searched google for solutions. either way I got the update and Donut is a sweet treat!!! :D
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by alexanderGuzman2499 October 10, 2009 6:35 PM PDT
i tried to install the new update,but every time i do my phone acts up and the update was never installed.May someone please i dont understand why this happens.Thank you
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