We're getting some great commentary from our readers over at the old "Have You Got Cupcake Yet?" post that went up a week ago. For the most part, everyone is still waiting to receive the goodness that is Cupcake (we are too). We've been assured that it's rolling out and a rough "schedule" (if you can even call it that) has been revealed. As follows:
- 5% of Android Devices will receive the Android 1.5 Cupcake Update on Monday, May 18th
- 15% on Tuesday, May 19th
- 30% on Wednesday, May 20th
- 45% on Thursday, May 21st
- 60% on Friday, May 22nd
- 75% on Saturday, May 23rd
- 90% on Sunday, May 24th
- 100% on Monday, May 25th
So as you can see, the plan is to release slowly but surely. Remember, it's supposed to come OTA (over-the-air) so the only thing we can (officially) do is just wait our turn. What we still don't really understand is why doesn't T-Mobile/Google/Android just make it available for official consumer download via website? That way the die-hard Android Users who've been waiting for Cupcake since who knows when can get to downloading while the casual Android user receives it OTA. Makes sense to us.
So let's start up the conversation again! Did anybody residing in the US get their Android 1.5 Cupcake on yet? Holler in the comments and don't forget to tell us where you're from!
Thanks for the tip Ryan!
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No updates yet. I am in Ohio. T-mobile/Android need a better method of pushing out the updates or a more efficient schedule. Make it available on the internet or synch it with Google like the iPhone and iTunes. There are so many better ways of doing this. If they want to grow 900 percent in sales then they need to polish their processes. Sorry. I am anxious to get this update for my wife's G1. Seems like hot air until I get the update.
I got my cupcake a week ago. . . on my rooted phone. ;-) If they had put the cupcake upgrade up for public download, I may not have made the decision to root my phone. As it is, though, I'm way too much of a bleeding edge early adopter to wait.
Happy to help with Tips. You can always check that site out... they are as up to date as you can get.
Also there are non-Branded HTC Magics with Exchange support.
Happy to help with Tips. You can always check that site out... they are as up to date as you can get.
Also there are non-Branded HTC Magics with Exchange support.
Give me that link, please
Nothing here in Colorado Springs, yet. I'm with everyone else. There needs to be a better way to roll this out. Was thinking about rooting but decided to wait for 1.5. I may be sorry!
How will we know when we've got it? What's new in it?
i had my phone since the day of release, and i dont know if this helps or hurts...i received the first update a day earlier then most. but im still waiting... Deebz from Jersey...
Nelson,
You should get an alert stating that there is an update for your phone. Accept it and the download should begin. It is probably wise to download it on a wi-fi connection. The virtual keyboard, video recording, faster camera, and improved UI are just a few of the improvements. Do a search on this site and you will find most of the features included in the update.
We got our OTA in Dallas, TX on several phones.
Over here in the Netherlands the cupcake update was done about 10 days ago. Interesting is de added feature of uploading video. Check a little movie I did with the camcorder function. I posted it via posterous, because uploading to youube didn't work. http://tinyurl.com/qtboh5
Here in Long Beach on the left coast. Still no cupcake...
Im not from the states (Scotland), but thought I'd chime in with some thoughts on cupcake. My G1 was constantly lagging on the homescreen , to the point where i was losing it. Cupcake has completely fixed this issue and the whole OS in general is far faster. I once again love my G1! If anyone knows how to make the softkeyboard vibrate on keystroke id appreciate it.
Nothing here in Hawaii. I'm happy/hoping to get it over wifi since I don't have a data plan.
To Everyone who has not rooted their G1, ur missing alot, i already have cupcake 1.5 running also got the JesusFreke Update on 1.5 and have it with the Citrus Graffiti Theme!
haha im running the same build and theme on my black g1
damn i am SO tired of waiting for this. video recording is a must. also (and i haven't heard of this being part of the update) the camera is sadly lacking with no zoom . . . is any one aware of and add-on that provides zoom?
Video recording has ALWAYS been mentioned in the update... zoom does NOT mater if the lens isn't constructed to zoom. At best you it would be digital zoom which is pointless as that's the same as cropping.
Nothing in Michigan, except impatience and frustration :(
That way the die-hard Android Users who've been waiting for Cupcake since who knows when can get to downloading while the casual Android user receives it OTA. Makes sense to us.
boediger
San antonio texas nd still waiting. I want my cupcake!
In LA, CA and no update for me yet... I can't stop thinking about it and it's driving me crazy! Haha...
Last update for the RC33, surprisingly came sort of fast (in Oklahoma we tend to get everything last). But not signs of cupcake. Wanted to root my phone, but decided to wait for cupcake. But won't rooting your phone take away the warrenty? Or insurance? Or something? Feedback on this would be useful
In Chino,Ca ....and no cupcake!!
No update in new york. I agree they should push the update online and let those of us that can handle software update! I mean I was able to get the youtube downloader after they took it down, I think they underestimate the users ability with thinga like this, that or they don't want to deal with a bunch of tech calls when someone messes up an install.
How were u able to get the youtube downloader back ??I love that please do tell so I can get it..
Hello,
You can get the new-and-improved YouTube Downloader here: http://www.siriusapplications.com/youtubedownloader/.
Thanks,
Isaac Waller
Sirius Applications
Still No update in Las Vegas yet either! I've been blowin up t-mobile asking them if they can just send directly to my phone but they said I would just have to wait!
I'm in Las Vegas, Nevada and have not received cupcake either.
Still waiting on my update it sucks tht its taking so long........ PLEASE T^MOBILE HURRY UP!!!!!....... by the way I'm from new jersey.
No update here is Florida, just rain & 95° days..
In Connecticut and still no update!!!!!!
If I have a T-Mobile G1 just for development purposes (meaning that I don't have T-Mobile cell service on it, though a T-Mobile SIM card is in the phone), will I be able to get the update via WiFi?
No news in Greece , no cupcake.
I buy the phone from the states still waiting for 1.5.
Past release arrived right away , even i don't have t-mobile provider...
One friend that he brought his G1 from Uk he already received cupcake....
NYC- no update yet
Sacramento/ California no cupcake (1.5) yet... sucks, can't wait to get it...
You're right no cd. No need though, the whole update thing will be done over the air. Although a WiFi connection will greatly improve the data transfer it is not required to even be near a computer to receive the download. Hope this helps a bit. By the way I'm still waiting for mine here in kansas city mo
First my problem is I woulnt be able to download from web cause 4 some reason my phone won't sync with my computer. It can't find drivers and then it says put in cd that came with phone. As u all know it don't come with no cd..I can't figure out how to reinstall the drivers. If anyone can help with this I would b e greatfull. No cupcake in ct yet. Lookin forward to the ota update.
I just bought a second hand G1 and I'm using it with my Tmobile sim from my Blackberry 8100 and everything is running fine. Will my phone be getting the update automatically or do I have to do something so that Tmobile knows that I now am using a G1?
Nothing yet on this side of the fence... I'm writting from The Bronx, NY...
OTA=OVER THE AIR,which means its gonna take a while...do you people not realize how many g1 users are across this earth!!!I'm sick of seeing thread after thread bashing tmobile think if they send out the updat all at once to everybody its gonna F up g1s across the nation leading to more attacks on tmobile about how they're so careless!!!I still don't have the update and I'm in baltimore md and ima very patient person so if I don't get it by may 18th or the end of may I'll be happy either way just as long as I gets it lol
I'm running the JF 1.5 because I was impatient as most of you all are and decided to root. Cupcake is really all hype, nothing too special besides video recorder. Don't root just be patient its coming.
Vancouver WA no cupcake yet, anxiously waiting, hope to receive OTA coming week
Cheers!!!
Okay I Live Chicago N I Still Haven't Received The Update. I Just Found Out About The Cupcake Update Or (1.5) Like A Week Ago So Im Not Really mad That It Hasnt Came Yet. I Mean Video Record Is Pretty Nice And An On Screen Keyboard Is Pretty Sweet But What More Can u Want From A Phone Like A G1. Its Has 3g Speed N It Has Youtube SO It Talks For Itself. Just Be Patient And You WIll End Up Getting The UpdaTE wEN u lEAST eXSPECT iT!!!1 GAMERTAG FOR XBOX LIVE IS : Flyyguy14 GED
Here in California OC no update yet !
no update here yet in los angeles,CA...i think they will start to send the ota updates tomorow..i cant wait to get mine..almost decided to root my find but ill just wait for the update :)
Yeah Any One Is GOnna Root There Phone, DONT!!!!!!!!!! they Started To Make G1 Phones Not Turn On. Its Making The Phones "Crash"
@flyguy
Neither Tmobile nor Google have promised anyone anything till about a week ago. Websites like AC and Phandroid.com are the ones telling you this shit. Have some patience people, it will come. If you don't want to stay with this phone, cancel your contract and farewell!
Sorry, but I'm just annoyed with people whining.
sorry, that was meant @godwell
Dude why are you complaining? If you did your research before buying the phone you would have known it didn't record video. If you think video recording is so important then go buy a video camera that's made to record things. Man I'm really getting tired of all you people complaining about something that you knew wasn't on the phone in the first place. For all you impatient people why don't you return the phone and wait for "bigfoot" on the G1 v.2 that's rumored to come out later this year and read all specs before buying and complaining about that phone as well.
I bid you good day.
I SAID GOOD DAY!!!!!!!
Also meant @godwell
COTTO, you must be a new user because we have been waiting for this update for HALF A YEAR ALREADY.
For HALF A DAMN YEAR T-Mobile/Google has been lying to us while we (well, most of us) are paying over $100 a month for the G1 plan and we still don't have VIDEO RECORDING? How dare you say we are 'complaining' as if we don't have a right to. T-Mobile gets you under contract, then you are stuck with your phone slipping into EDGE constantly, no update for over 6 months and not to mention T-Mobiles network SUCKS.
Get me my damn CUPCAKE and a beer...NOW! I earned it.
SORRY COTTO...I meant MSTEE. lol.
I was reading the name tag as if it came before comment. Again, my bad.
when can Asian user receive their update? I am not using the T-Mobile sim card and it kinda pisses me off when the phone is sending messages to T-Mobile USA without my consent. I'm just hoping that the update will fix that problem.
From Bellevue, Wa and have not received the 1.5 firmware update yet. Sad part is, I live 5 blocks from T-Mobile Corporate HQ. *sigh*
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Yo still waiting sac cali. Expecting it to hit like last time when I wasn't expecting it while taking the browns to the supwrbowl
Florida is still waiting... until then I will just dream of my cupcake.
In regards to all the whining and all the whining about the whining: I can see both sides of this... I understand that people know what they buy when they get a phone and none of the things on this update were promised in the original purchase. However, you must also understand that once it was mentioned as a possibility it was like they took an amazing phone and made it unbelievably amazing... we just want that for us.
I will wait :) I have learned patience in life. If it isn't here by June 1st, I will most likely attempt to jailbreak my phone. Everyone I run into in Florida has a freed phone. I just don't want to do it unless it's a last resort. I have this picture in my mind of a mushroom cloud... anytime I touch anything electronic in an attempt to 'fix-it' it explodes.
-B2tHeRad (Brad)
Still waiting in vegas...I ain't trippin tho the G1 tight....the camera shows nasty tho,the youtube shows so blury unless you use wifi in certain areas which makes it clear or clearer...but other then that I Love this phone and lol you guys are right almost everybody does pay 100 or more every month for their bill...so let's just all complain to T-mobile and google at once and see what they will do? (Yep nothin lmao)
Tmobile just announced today that the update is delayed one more week. Go to tmobile forums or read Bonnie Cha's blog on CNET. Don't understand why UK gets the G1 after us but the udate before us. Love the phone, frustrated with Tmobile lately.
Nothing yet here in San Antonio.. I'm really looking at going back to the sidekick!
The update is delayed 1 more week like i said on a previous post something was goin to go
Wrong on monday 18 im rooting my phone 2 day but if i dnt like the update im going wit the
New side kick or iphone.
none yet in minnesota on monday 9:32 central
Hey they bumped the update back a week! You've failed me yet again T-Mobile! Always something, but I don't have a choice!
how can you believe what t-mobile say any more we may not get the update until the end of the year not to pis anyone off ..just dont be surprised come june and t-mobile comes up with another bull s..t excuse they should have never posted it in the fisrt place knowing it was not ready .....you can bet your life on it come just they wil say they need to add or take something out giving us the run around once again the ota method is stupid the more people by the g1 the longer it wil take to get an update
how can you believe what t-mobile say any more we may not get the update until the end of the year not to pis anyone off ..just dont be surprised come june and t-mobile comes up with another bull s..t excuse they should have never posted it in the fisrt place knowing it was not ready .....you can bet your life on it come just they wil say they need to add or take something out giving us the run around once again the ota method is stupid the more people by the g1 the longer it wil take to get an update
0penhome app is just as good
rumor has it 2.0 already being talked about when will we see that...2020?
enough is enough i had other phones in the pass and never had problems like this i am going to sell my g1 and go with another cell phone like the samsung i8910 i had phones by them and when a update was out i could get it unlike t-mobile ...you just cant trust what they say .....come june you wil not see the cupcake 1.5 firmware so stop dreaming everybody they are playing you another excuse will come up
Nothing in Chicago either :(
t-mobile will contenue to lie and lie to everybody .....you think you are going to get the new firmware come early june? dream on if you do get it it will probaly be at the end of the year sometime....that over the air is garbage because the more people that buy the g1 the longer it takes to get an update...if you own a ipod touch or iphone when a update comes out you can get it right away not this bullsh t ota in phases...so if your phone is roaming because you cant get the t-mobile network due to where you are you are ass out....t-mobile should have never posted the cupcake firware until it was ready to go in the first place...they really need to clean up their act...if they want a good rep
NOTHING IN HAVERHILL< MASS
Still no update here in utah either. I think by time I get my cupcake its gonna be moldy lol jk hope it comes soon
Hello im in Chicago too and no update..... i quit looking at it like a magical thing and now i just say f*#! it and laugh because its like an ongoing sick joke.....just the kind i find hilarious if im behind the joke so .... it will be cool when 1.5 comes out.... till then i have open home and its pretty close to the update...well everyone just take a breath and laugh....or cry cause you pissed your britches.... i love my g1 regardless it pretty awesome... just my 2 cents
its better to laugh and say f it then let it stress you out...
ps i love the notepad because i wrote a whole essay for a final taking the train to and from school and all of the research was at my finger tips.... that was a life saver...
Cupcake - not yet i bmore i dont really care if it does or not. i bought the phone and love its capabilities and dont even want a full touch screen or i would have bought one. soooo. . ive never been that into the cupcake update if it happens it does and when it does i will most likely not update with it.
I agree with you demon.
The big things are an on screen keyboard and video recording.
Dont care about either.
Find the qwert works much better than tapping a screen to type and to this day, Im still waiting for someone to show my a phone recorded video thats actually worth watching and listening to...
Until phones have the capability of one of those handheld mini cam recorders (1-2 years) whats the point?
Nothing here in savannah ga. But I'm tired of waiting. Phone is fine without update. C Port
While I like to have the update, the G1 is great as it is for me. It is the most capable cellphone today with great applications that work for me.
I think we all should complain to HTC about this phone because its a good phone in all but sometimes it starts trippin and be foreclosing for no reason, or like mine won't let me erase any txt messages it just keeps adding them up...and then it charges slow and when its fully charge it only last 4 hrs at the most if you ask me and you always have to take a charger with you....I mean if the G1 features and hardware, camera and etc was exactly like the iphone but just had the key board it would be the best phone out....but its not so let's complain some more ahahahaha strike lmao
u guys r all gay theres more to life than a phone. stop whinnin like whores and be patient and to the bitch that said he pays 100 a mnth so do i and i can give a fuck less about cupcake
The previous comment should totally be ignored. That person clearly is an idiot.
By the way, no cupcake in South Florida yet.
No cupcake in Northern Virginia
I've been waiting for cupcake since...what, january when they first teased us by saying they were releasing it? Siiiiiigh. I wish they would shorten it to a 3 or 4 day rollout. Not a week. There's only 3 more days and I still haven't gotten it.
A-
Chicago
I'm in houston, texas nothing yet its may 21 the frustration is building :(
Here in Houston TX AHHHHHHHHHHHHH Almost 25 COME ON I WANT MY CUPCAKE ARHTHARGAHIWH But really when they Make Donut 2.0 Better be fast and when hero come out if i dont get it by 3rd day i will root I WANT HERO!
Here in old kansas city no update. I think I'm gonna get an I phone. I think the only reason I got the g1 was because it was open source, but I am seein way many limitations with it ill give it to my girl she has a blackberry curve and they really suck. At least with iphone I have kick ass apps
GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE U POST STUPID STUFF! Donut is 2.0 and that postpone was like 2 weeks ago DUH!
Cupcake postponed anotha damn week it ain't even called cupcake no mo its called donut
Everyone should get it by Monday.. it's still cupcake 1.5
donut will probably be 2.0
I finally got the update here in Ohio. The on screen keyboard doesnt work as good as the regular key board, and the video always forces closes like the shitty app in the marketplace.
No Update In Dllas,Tx...Do You Still recieve the update OTA without a data plan????
In Las vegas and still no cupcake!! come on already
i have unlocked g1 and i still have not recieved the udapte.. i am also from las vegas? would i still get the update even tho my g1 is unlocked and using a At&t service
Yeah, I think T-Mobile is giving Mobile insurance them selves, It's better. Thanks.
Hey... nits 5/24 in West Palm Beach, FL and no update yet.............. ugh!
5/24 in MN and still no update.
Dude so lame.
Port ochard, WA
No update yet
no cupcake for us crazy brazilians either :( I bought the phone in Firsco but came down to brazil soon after . i received the 1.1 upgrade but no cupcake as of yet .
hoping for the best
its 5/25 in GA still no update
Its 5/25 in New Jersey...
No update...
This is sooo lamee...
But if you go to the t-mobile g1 fourm you can download the cupcake manually but the thing is it might mess up your phone and t-mobile isn't covering you for it..soo thats the only reason why i don't want to update it myself...
soo i'm still waiting...
I'm in CA and no update. Has anyone in CA. Received it?
We are not gonna get cause is memorial day and they don't work holidays so we'll probably get it until tuesday so good luck
No update from Wichita, KS. Uh, I'm tired of waiting.
no update in florida.
Is this schedule legit???
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/18004.cfm
sorry guys. looks like we got to wait.
Nope haven't got the update yet still waiting. What's taking so long been waiting seance Feb. I'm form Houston TX
its may 25 11 26 pm and i havent got shit im locate din the u.s
i have not got it yet i have been calling t-mobile everyday to see when its suppose to get here
Nope haven't got the update yet. Hopefully it comes soon. T-Mobile likes to have "strict" schedules, but who would really know?
damn it im in rochester Ny and no cupcake i want my stereo bluetooth and video record HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is BULL FREAKING SHOULD LET US DOWNLOAD FROM INTERNET OMG Im going to T-Mobile And im gonna yell at them how stupid they are look how slow this is imagine how slow Donut will be or EVEN HERO!!!
Still nothing. Has anyone heard whne it's actually supposed to be out? I have two friends that work at T-Mobile and they don't even know.
May 26th still no update...NJ
Orlando florida May 26th and still no cupcake update :(
T-mobile says it'll be out first week of June. Still tweeking updater.
Still no update kinda sucks but its ok I just heard of the update 3 days ago kinda excited but if it fucks my phone up tmobile will be shvving it up there asses and giving me my 500 dollars back no lie... but I love me phone =D. Honda Grl BAYTOWN TX
Just got off the phone with T-Mobile... told me that if I didn't have it by June 5th, they could write up a ticket... still waiting in Vegas, has ANYONE gotten the update yet?
can't use songs on sd card as ringtones on g1 after 1.5 update...anyone that can help?
jeremy how did you get your 1.5 cupcake update and what city and state?
still waiting in tampa florida no update
I'm in connecticut and it's the 25th and I still don't have my update!
obviously this schedule is wrong...its the 27th and still havent got the update :(...ny no update
You guys go to this link and get your update already. I did and it is the official release. http://www.androidcentral.com/did-anyone-us-get-android-15-cupcake-updat...
There are instructions on how to update. You do not have to root the phone. Simply place this on your SDCard via computer. Restart the phone holding HOME+POWER and when you see the exclamation point, hit ALT+S and you will be updated to the official T-Mobile release. Hope this helps calm all your anxiety. It did mine.
Still no update for me,I'm in South Philly,Pa. TMobile said we should have the OTA update by the beginning of June. I personally think it's a crock of shit,cause it was supposed to be out May 11th
No update for me, I'm in Hagerstown Maryland. I'm really tired of not having it!! I've been waiting since January!! :)...
Haven't received my cupcake update yet either. I'm in Phoenix, Az and today is 05/27/09. supposably in june is what I was told from a t mobile rep.
Yes Yes everyone the update is here....My friend got his OTA Update today...but i still havent...and were in Las Vegas
Just received an update about 10minutes ago but what all is it supposed to entail? As far as I can see the skins for messages have changed and pictures was changed to gallery..... is this really it?
Yes Yes everyone the update is here....My friend got his OTA Update today...but i still havent...and were in Las Vegas
Ha while reading this my touch keyboard came up but it sucks you can't. Do it horizontally
Really wish the camera/camcorder had a zoom
function....
I mean it's not that difficult
I got my update the day after complaining about not getting it. I love it. Now, why hasn't some brainiac come up with a Cupcake Facebook App?!? C'mon!
I have a g1 and its unlocked by T-mobile for use with my European sim. I am now in Europe and according to your list I should have recieved my OTA update from Google. Well, I haven't. My phone isn't rooted and I don't want to root it. When, if ever, do I get my upgrade??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there..I just wanted to let u all know I got the OTA this morning around 9ish. Cam is wayyyyyy better. Oh btw I am in Orlando, FL area!...It seems to be working just great! Also does n e 1 know of n e surveys for the g1 yet? Curious.
Well you may not want it all that much after all..I am a T-mobile customer but I live part time in Belgium. I had my Belgian SIM in my unlocked G1 and I got the message about an update. I did not really think about it I just accepted. It updated all right and I do indeed have cupcake, but now I cannot get phone service WITH ANY SIM not my Belgian sim, not my original t-mobile sim (and I know they both work - because they work fine on other phones). I just get the message "your sim card does not allow a connection to this network". I have tried manual selection, automatic selection, you name it...any ideas anyone? At this point my phone is useless as a phone....
Hey felas, I do have the G1 and I did not recieve the Cupcake Android 1.5 upgrade as of now yet. Is there anyone who is eating his/her cupcake in here yet?
BTW, I am here in Minneapolis, MN
I'm still waiting... patiently I'm in Texas 409 area and can't belive how long this is taking!! *In Arnold Shwarz voice* i want cupcake now!
here in miami still no update ,cojone
5-28-09 at 2:25pm Colorado Springs - Still no update!!!
Orlando florida..... still hungry.
Hi........Just got my update today--- actually at about 5:30 pm and I got my phone last Feb 2009 so its coming people.........played with the video cam for a sec seems like its going to be pretty cool but would like to know EXACTLY what was in the update? anyone??
Thanks.....Alex
T-Mobile can eat a dick. Still waiting.
My wife got the update last night... but I haven't yet. So not sure when but at least I know it is happening.
Tha Update Is So Cool. For Everybody That Doesnt Have It, HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your Missing Out Big Time. It Taste So Good On My Phone, Yum Yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Just got the update here in MN its so f*cking cool i love the video recorder and the on screen keyboard!!!
no update yet in Ocala, fl
Down here in galveston texas..got my update..on the 26th of may..I'm lovin the camcorder and the touchscreen keyboard..also new animated transitions from screen to screen.. other than that its pretty much the same..the touch screen has predictive text ehich is cool and u can share your videos..
in San Antonio Tx. no damm cupcake fro me yet it's pissig me off
I got cupcake today! Boston, MA. pretty damn sweet!
I got my update this morning! Austin, TX
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