HTC EVO 4G receives Android 2.2 software update

HTC has finally rolled out Android 2.2 Froyo for the HTC EVO 4G on Sprint, which features a 4.3 inch display, 1GB of internal storage, an additional 8GB microSD card, an 8 megapixel camera and is powered by a 1GHz processor.

The update is available as an image file, which is can be downloaded directly from HTC’s website. Here is the official description from Sprint:

"Just like your computer, your phone’s software needs to be updated periodically to make sure you have all the latest fixes and enhancements to keep it running at optimal performance. Follow the steps below to check your current version and perform any needed updates".

This update offers:

• Ability to share applications
• Display events and birthdays from Facebook on Calendar
• Use camera LED as flashlight
• New user interface for the FM radio
• Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream
• Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function
• Send contact as vCard using SMS
• Addition of MMS slideshow editor
• New pre-loaded widgets including Calculator, FM radio, Message list view, Profile settings and Ringtone settings
• Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light
• Flash 10.1 support
• Numeric PIN and alpha-numeric passwords to unlock screen
• Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (web, specific application, or all)
• Adjustable alarm volume
• Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card

Installation procedure is simple. Place the downloaded Android 2.2 image file in the root of your SD card and reboot your phone into recovery mode. Now simply select “apply update.zip” and wait for it to finish the flashing of this new ROM on your device. Once the process is completed, reboot to enjoy the frozen desert on your EVO !

• Download Android 2.2 for EVO 4G [Official HTC link] 

source - AndroidPolice