Zio update!

[iamlikesocool]

Thats what my Droid X tells me.

[Who likes 2 party]

I did the update earlier today, and it is nice so far. Phone seems quicker, apps to sd card is awesome, and it added more homescreens.

[georgina n]

this is email i received from corporate

"Topic
Android OS Update: Sanyo ZIO 1.6 to 2.2 Transition


Effective Date


21Jan2011


Description



As planned , the new promotional pricing for the Zio 1.6 has generated a LOT of excitement and sales this year. Our order volume have increased by 4 fold since the Holidays. We have been working closely with Kyocera for the best process to transition to the ZIO with Android 2.2 (Froyo).

A few key items to note:

· As of today, ZIO with Android 1.6 inventory is out of stock at Brightpoint
· Since the sell through of Zio 1.6 has been faster than anticipated, we are working with Kyocera to accelerate the introduction of the ZIO with Android 2.2. Availability should be in the late-February/early-March timeframe.
· Consequently, we anticipate that for most of February Zio product will not be available at Brightpoint.
· Keep in mind that there is a strong inventory of BOTH the Huawei Ascend and the BlackBerry Curve at Brightpoint. A new smartphone is on its way in March as well to round out our robust Smartphone portfolio.

Stay tuned for specific instructions for existing customers toupgrade their ZIO to Android 2.2. Zio with Android 2.2 will be an even cooler device for Cricket customers!"

so the zio is no longer available for sale in cricket stores as of right now when the existing inventory is depleted. they say late feb to early march for new stock with 2.2

[Tibby H]

FINALLY an answer!! I wonder what the new smartphone will be? Zio with 2.2 will be cool but something new and faster would be better!!

[Sugarrush247]

For the most part yes, as long as you aren't in a special AWS market(uses different frequency), just about any CDMA(non-sim card) phone will work on Cricket. You can even access the market on the Non-Android Cricket web plans, http://www.xda-developers.com/forum/...d.php?t=730289. If you're on the Android plan, the only thing you need to do to get an Android phone working is dial *228 to program your settings, after that you should be able to access the market with no problems.

[The Dude From the Hood!]

Wait for it. Wait for it. LMAO

Update news what I bunch of crap.

I have said it before Kyocera and Sanyo should be erabarrass to have put out a phone with 1.6 Or for cricket for even asking.

Hang your heaRAB low.

Feb 6 no word yet.

[Kiwi Mae]

I downloaded it yesterday. Works great. New looks more home screens. A lot faster and smooth. About time this update came out. Much better phone now. Took about 40 minutes to update. :hehehe::hehehe::hehehe::hehehe:

[Rask Balavoine]

Doronbc- I have Boost now but am looking for a better phone . How do I know if Im in a special AWS market? I know nothing about Cricket and am a little fresh at switching and setting up non-provider phones. I got my Touch Pro to work on Boost but am having a lot of issues, I think i just bought a bad phone. The new Zio looks nice but if people are saying its buggy or the screen isnt as good, Id be up for buying a diff android phone, though I can't spend more then about $200.00 or so, thats my finance limit.

[noahfrancis98]

What he said. MUCH better phone now with 2.2.

[matthewtmadden]

I want to buy another zio but none on the web site, do you think theres any at the retail sores?