Android software updates

TELUS and the manufacturers of Android® smartphones and tablets release software updates on a regular basis to optimize the performance of your Android. To ensure that your Android smartphone or tablet has the most up-to-date software, refer to the table below.

Android model

Latest software version

Benefits and enhancements

MOTOROLA XOOM™ with Wi-Fi

Android Ice Cream Sandwich v 4.0.3

update now

The release of Android® Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 provides the following benefits and enhancements for your tablet:

  • Updated Browser with faster rendering, zoom and pan.
  • Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs.
  • Improved text input and spell-checking.
  • Redesigned Gallery app with photo editor.
  • Richer, resizable widgets.

LG Optimus™ Black

Android v 2.3.4

update now

Software version LG-P970g-V20i

  • Ability to make phone calls over the Internet with VOIP while connected to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Improved power management for better battery life and device performance.
  • Back up even more features on your Google account and remember things like Wi-Fi passwords, wallpapers, text messages and more.

HTC Desire™

Android v 2.2

update now

Build: 2.25.661.2

  • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot capability
  • Improved browser performance
  • Apps storage to your memory card

HTC Desire™ HD with HTC Sense

Android v 2.3.5

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  • HTC Sense 3.0 (improved Calendar, Messages, Camera, Gallery, Music, Weather, Lock screen, Reader and more)
  • HTC Watch – Rent or buy the latest movies and or shows
  • Google Video Chat
  • Improved stability

HTC Hero™

Android v 2.1

update now

Build: 3.36.661.2

  • Improved Call Performance
  • Blur Login
  • Improved Stability and Responsiveness
  • Improved Battery Life

LG Optimus One with Google™

Android v 2.3.3

update now

Software version: LG-P500h-V20a

  • Improved power management for better battery life and device performance.
  • Back up even more features on your Google account and remember things like Wi-Fi passwords, wallpapers, text messages and more.

LG Shine Plus™ with Google™

Android v 2.1

update now

Software version LG-C710h-V10d

  • Improved US Roaming client experience

Motorola Backflip™

Android v 2.1

no updates

Check back soon for available updates.

Motorola Charm™ with MOTOBLUR™

Android v 2.1

update now

  • Improved Call Performance
  • Blur Login
  • Improved Stability and Responsiveness
  • Improved Battery Life

Motorola Defy™ with MOTOBLUR

Android v 2.2.1

no updates

Check back soon for available updates.

Motorola Milestone™

Android v 2.2.1

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  • Portable Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
  • Apps storage to your memory card.
  • Improved Web browsing with support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, currently available for download via Android Market.
  • Enhanced browser performance for faster loading of JavaScript heavy pages.
  • Improved Wi-Fi performance and connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Apollo™

Android v 2.2

update now

  • Enhanced portable Wi-Fi hotspot capability to share data with multiple devices
  • Improved browser performance and Adobe® Flash 10.1 support
  • Apps storage to your memory card
  • IT policy support for Microsoft Exchange Users

Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate™ 3G+

Android v 2.3.3 update now

  • User interface refinements: theme color change, better visual effects, changes in dialer and Gmail, and easy text input with multi-touch
  • Ability to make calls over the internet with Voice over IP (VoIP), when connected to Wi-Fi

NOTE: If you are unable to upgrade your device, please call Samsung Social Hub support.

Phone: 1-888-751-4078

Hours: 8:30AM - 12:00AM. Monday to Sunday.

Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate™ 4G

Android v 2.3.4
update now

  • Make phone calls over the internet with VOIP when connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Improved power management for better battery life and device performance.
  • Back up even more features on your Google account and remember things like Wi-Fi passwords, wallpapers, text messages and more.

NOTE: If you are unable to upgrade your device, please call Samsung Social Hub support.
Phone: 1-888-751-4078
Hours: 8:30AM - 12:00AM. Monday to Sunday.

Samsung Google® Nexus S™

Android v 4.0.4 update now

The update is temporarily unavailable for download due to issues discovered by Google in the latest software release.

The release of Android Ice Cream Sandwich v 4.0.4 will provide the following enhancements:

  • Cool new Android widgets, notifications, multitasking and lock screen
  • Share contacts, websites, apps, and games using Android Beam
  • Data use management – Warning and usage limits can be specified to control and even turn off data usage

Samsung Galaxy Ace™

Android v 2.3.4

no updates

Check back soon for available updates.

Samsung Galaxy S II™ X

Android v 2.3.5

no updates

Check back soon for available updates.

 

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