How to manually install Android 2.1 for Droid (coming soon…)

Starting today, Verizon will begin rolling out the Android 2.1 update for the Motorola Droid. Only 10,000 users should receive the OTA update on the first day, but anyone can manually install it in a few simple steps. We already know how to manually flash an update and we are only waiting on the official download link to be discovered. As soon as someone sends me the link, I will verify it works on my Droid and then share it with everyone else. For complete details and benefits of the Android 2.1 update, see the official Verizon support page . To manually install Android 2.1 on the Verizon Droid, perform the following steps : Download the official Android 2.1 firmware (ESE53) from: ( waiting on link ) Copy the file to your microSD card and name it update.zip ( newb warning: not update.zip.zip ) Power off your phone. Hold down the “X” button on the physical keyboard and power it back on to boot into recovery mode. When you see the “/!” symbol, press volume up and the camera button to display the recovery options. Use the d-pad to navigate to “apply sdcard:update.zip” and select it. Follow the on screen instructions and reboot your phone when prompted. … Profit? Having problems? Leave a comment or start a thread in our forums for help. Related Posts New details of Droid 2.1 OTA and why it was delayed Verizon Droid does Android 2.1 “this week” Motorola Droid Android 2.1 will have live wallpapers Android 2.1 also leaks for Motorola Droid Droid does updates: Motorola comes clean with the details of Android 2.1 ...