The HTC Thunderbolt is the first HTC 4G LTE device on Verizon's LTE network. It sports a 4.3-inch screen, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 8 MP rear camera, and a front-facing camera with Skype.
Announced: Jan 06, 2011
Released: Mar 17, 2011
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 Android 4.0.4 and HTC Sense 3.6, and weighs in at a little under 400MB. According to reports from the Android Central forums and elsewhere it's available now for download, so go get it! Head to Settings >...
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 the update package is about 380MB. If you still have a Thunderbolt rattling around in a drawer somewhere, dig it out, dust it off, and plug it in in preparation. This update won't fix the peeling...
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 Cream Sandwich update to appease the masses but if you simply cannot wait you now have another option available. Team BAMF has gotten ahold of the official Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for the HTC...
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 that have long been bothering folks. The update shows as v2.11.605.19 710RD and here's what Verizon states is corrected: Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System. Device...
HTC on its blog has reiterated which current phones are slated for an update to Android 4.0. It's not a new list -- we've seen all of these phones announced previously (here, here, here and here) -- but it's good to see it all in one place. In alphabetical order, they are: DROID Incredible 2 by HTC HTC Amaze 4G HTC Desire S HTC Desire HD HTC EVO 3D HTC EVO...
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 of Android later in the year. And on the Canadian side, the manufacturer has confirmed that the HTC Raider on Rogers and Bell will also see ICS in the months ahead. We have more good news...
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 issues. Getting the 3G / 4G LTE to work on custom ROM's has not been an easy task, but that hasn't stopped anyone from trying. XDA forums member DroidVicious has been hard at work ironing out...
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 mix that's bound to have Android power users up in arms. We're not going to judge anyone here, heck we can't judge -- releasing software isn't easy. Verizon and HTC want you to be happy, because...
Happy Friday ladies and gents! What better way to start the weekend than by winning a shiny HTC Thunderbolt in the big Waze contest? We're all winding down the day, thinking about where we'll go and what we'll do when the whistle blows at five o'clock, and chances are you'll be going out somewhere with friends or family this evening. Be sure to take Waze along for the ride -- not...
A friendly reminder that today's prize in the big Waze contest is an HTC Thunderbolt -- packed with LTE goodness. With the included car dock and charger, it's not only the "ultimate traffic survival kit" but it's a cool way to use Waze while you're out doing other stuff that isn't nearly as fun. Entering to win it is easy as can be:Download Waze (m.waze.com) or via the Android...
Just a reminder that the prize of the day in the Waze and Android Central big giveaway is a beautiful Samsung infuse 4G. Entering to win one is easy -- be sure to check the Waze website for all the details, but here's a quick recap:Download Waze (m.waze.com) or via the Android Marketplace (we've got the download link after the break)Make sure you’re a registered user with an email on...
A friendly reminder that today's prize in Waze and Android Central's big giveaway is a shiny new unlocked GSM EVO 3D. Winning one is easy, too! Check the Waze website for all the details, but the short version is:Download Waze (m.waze.com) or via the Android Marketplace (we've got an easy link after the break)Make sure you’re a registered user with an email on file (Waze needs your...
Starting today (Aug. 29), Waze and Android Central will be giving away an Android phone or tablet each day to a lucky winner. Entering is fun and easy -- download Waze from the Android Market (link after the break) or Waze's website, register a user profile so Waze knows how to get in touch with you, then find the "Road Goodies" that appear on your map and drive over them to collect. ...
Verizon's trickling out press releases all day, so we're updating as we get them.Verizon this morning dropped a few more details on the markets that are scheduled to see the LTE switch flipped on Thursday. (We say "scheduled," because it definitely looks like some of you are seeing those sweet, sweet 4G speeds.) Following are the communities that will see new coverage:Raleigh-Durham, N....
Hulu Plus is now available on four more Android smartphones, bringing the total number of supported devices up to 10. The HTC Thunderbolt, EVO 4G, MyTouch 4G, and G2 are now Hulu Plus enabled, joining the Nexus One, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, and the Motorola Droid 2, Droid X, and Atrix 4G. Hulu says that they will continue to add to the list of supported devices in the coming months. If...