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by Casey Rendon
Apr 01, 2013
The Thunderbolt's latest update brings minor software improvements.
Those still wielding an HTC Thunderbolt can expect a new update soon from Verizon. Labeled version 7.02.605.10, this ...
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by Alex Dobie
Feb 05, 2013
A week after it was confirmed, and a good six months or so since the first leak, Ice Cream Sandwich is pushing out for Verizon's HTC Thunderbolt. The update brings the 'Bolt up to Andro...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jan 31, 2013
What more can we say? (Don't answer that!) The HTC Thunderbolt has its Ice Cream Sandwich update ready, and will soon start rolling out to devices. It will be Android 4.0.4 with Sense 3.6, and t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 22, 2012
Ice Cream Sandwich on the HTC ThunderBolt. Whodathunkit, eh?
Here we have a very quick look at that leaked Android 4.0.3 ROM put forth by Team BAMF for what either is the best phone of the past yea...
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by Chris Parsons
Aug 21, 2012
Although Woz and some others might not think highly of the HTC Thunderbolt, there is still a lot of folks out there making use of the device today. Verizon and HTC are preparing an Android 4.0 Ice C...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 20, 2012
Normally I don't care about what other people think, especially when it's not on Android Central. I'm funny like that. But I'm also easily baited by Jerry Hildenbrand. And that bring...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 10, 2012
... But that's not necessarily when you'll get them
HTC has taken to its official Facebook page to answer fans' questions about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates for previously ...
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by Chris Parsons
May 11, 2012
HTC Thunderbolt owners have had a bit of a rough ride thus far when it comes to software updates. Now though, Verizon is pushing out the latest non Ice Cream Sandwich update to address some issues t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 06, 2012
No real surprises here -- the XYBOARDS already had been announced, same for the Xoom and the Rezound. It's good to see the ThunderBolt and Droid Incredible 2 make it.
Here's the ful...
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by Brent Zaniewski
Feb 24, 2012
Happy Friday, folks! Today's the last ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway for this week, and we're featuring some cool new accessories including the Cruzerlite Androidified A2 TPU Case for Galaxy N...
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by Brent Zaniewski
Feb 23, 2012
Wecome back to another ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway! Our featured accessories today include the HTC Metallic Hard Shell Case for ThunderBolt, OtterBox Impact Case for EVO 4G, Seidio CONVERT Extended...
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by Alex Dobie
Feb 17, 2012
HTC sends word via its official Facebook page that in addition to the handful of phones already announced, Verizon's Rhyme, Droid Incredible 2 and Thunderbolt will be getting the latest version ...
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by Alex Dobie
Feb 02, 2012
HTC is updating some of its Android phones to address a security vulnerability which could allow malicious apps to steal Wifi security information. In a post on its official support site, the manufa...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2011
The long day of updates marches on, with the HTC ThunderBolt the latest receipient. Nothing more than bugfixes in Build 2.11.605.9, but they include:
Resolved issue with Contact ringtones
...
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by Jared DiPane
Nov 08, 2011
Just a few days ago we saw the HTC Thunderbolt get a semi-functional MIUI port, and today we were graced with the good news that the data and SMS issues have been resolved. Developer DroidVicious tw...
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by Jared DiPane
Nov 07, 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt has been quite a doozy for developers, we saw it take quite a while for the CyanogenMod team to get working data and unfortunately it seems all developers are facing the same iss...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 05, 2011
If our calculations are correct, HTC just dropped more source code than we've got time for all weekend. To wit: we're now seeing kernel source and Gingerbread updates for the HTC Rhyme, myTo...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 01, 2011
Now that all of us HTC ThunderBolt users have a few days of official (and theoretically unborked) Gingerbreads under our belts, it's time to check in on the state of the union. How're things...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 28, 2011
HTC has made the Gingerbread kernel source for the EVO Shift 4G, HTC Thunderbolt, and Droid Incredible available for download on their developer center website. As always, unless you're a ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 26, 2011
And this is what it looks like. Yes, Verizon just gave us the heads up that the 146-megabyte Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt is indeed pushing out right now. Hit up this post for the chan...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 25, 2011
Finally, the Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt (that'd be the one we told you about this morning) is once again pushing out. This is the second time Gingerbread's headed to the Thun...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 25, 2011
It's been a few weeks since Verizon first released the Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt, only to pull it without official explanation. (Hint: Things were borked.) Looks like the update...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 17, 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt has had a rough patch when it comes to Gingerbread. Combine lots of rumors, even more leaks, and a pretty poor OTA that ended up getting yanked back and you'll have a m...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 28, 2011
The word is spreading like wildfire in our ThunderBolt forums -- the Android 2.3.4 update for HTC ThunderBolt is finally pushing out. Go to Settings>Software update>Check new to start the down...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 27, 2011
Here she be, folks. Verizon's posted the changelog for the ThunderBolt Gingerbread update. It'll be build 2.11.605.3, and includes:
New download manager app
New app and power m...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 21, 2011
Verizon has unleashed a bevy of press releases -- 16 in all, if you count one market getting two releases -- announcing expansion of its 4G LTE network to some 22 markets, and the expansion of...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 16, 2011
A couple weeks back the good folks at Waze got together with us and had a blow-out of a contest. The huge list of prizes -- tablets, and the best smartphones on the planet -- got everyone excite...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 14, 2011
Verizon has announced that they will be turning on the LTE switch in 26 new areas come Sep 15 (that's tomorrow!), as well as expanding the footprint in three metro areas. The new markets ar...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 01, 2011
Let's not be bashful here: This desktop docking station is what the HTC ThunderBolt has needed from the very beginning. The beloved phone and its 4G LTE data suck through a battery lik...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 31, 2011
HTC took to its Facebook page today to announce the good news that the ThunderBolt and Droid Incredible will finally be receiving their Android 2.3 Gingerbread updates in September. No word yet ...
