Google too slow for you? Get Cupcake on your G1, today!
While the keys to the Android 1.5 “Cupcake” SDK may have just been handed over to developers, the clever folks in the XDA-Developers community have been playing with the software on their G1’s for the past few days already thanks to an individual known as haykuro. Very, very long story short; haykuro successfully ported the software from the upcoming HTC Magic/G2 over to the G1. A bit of work is required to get the software up and running on a G1, but it’s not something that would be above the abilities of the average user thanks in part to great tutorials and the help of the XDA community. Plus, it helps that all of the APNs for T-Mobile USA and AT&T, etc come pre-loaded within the software. So forget about waiting for Google and HTC to take their sweet time sending Cupcake your way — hit haykuro’s blog and let us know how it goes.
Thanks, Eric!
too slow, that is
I’ve been using various builds of these Cupcake/Android 1.5 releases for a awhile now, and I must say i’m very happy with my G1 running cupcake!
Running haykuros port for the last week. I’m loving it.
* BT stereo works great
* Virtual keyboard is awesome, the autocorrection is just as good as the iphone, i never use the hardware keyboard anymore.
* Loving the performance updates and enhancements to the browser.
* And the updated google apps are welcome as well
cupcake has a ton of improvements
wow, rave reviews on the update soo far.
cant wait till it officially rolls out
Someone please post clear instructions on how to do this! Followed all the links and couldnt find any info on how to do it.
Is there any confirmation of the T-Mobile UMA functionality in the Magic/Sapphire firmware? It’s been rumored but I’ve not seen any confirmation yet.
will this affect users who already have root?
How do I install this on my G1?? Thanks
Getting root is the hardest part. Once you have root it’s a peice of cake and don’t forget to update your radio. I would stay with the htc builts has pdf veiwer and exchange support.
You don’t have to root for copcake if you use the uk version. I’m running it now. I think the us version will be better.