A new G1 firmware update has appeared. T-Mobile is rolling out an update to the T-Mobile G1! The new update is RC33 and sadly is not the Cupcake update we've all been waiting for. Though it isn't quite cupcake, RC33 still packs a few goodies: Google Voice Search, for one. And it will reportedly allow saving images via a long press, a manual update check process, and of course, bug fixes.
The updates should be available on February 15th. According to TMOnews, "This OTA will include new system enhancements such as the ability to save pictures or files to file by long-pressing an item, check for system updates, and use the Google Voice Search feature. The OTA will also fix a number of known issues. New G1 activations will receive the OTA up to three days after service has been activated."
Here are a list of what has been fixed:
Comcast fails to download more than 1 email
Symptom(s): No error message but it stays on "Load More Messages" without ever pulling another email.
"Messages" Stability Issue
Symptom(s): When trying to send a message or exit the "Messaging" application you receive a pop up message that reads "Sorry! Activity Messaging (in application Messaging) is not responding. Force Close Wait"
WiFi forcing a logout of IM
Symptom(s): While using the IM clients on the G1 if you turn on or off WiFi the sessions are terminated and you will need to sign back in.
No reminders for calendar items.
Symptom(s): Missing appointments due to the lack of a reminder.
G1 hanging at the G1 Screen
Symptom(s): A small number of G1 devices hanging at the G1 screen during the initial power up.
More new features also add:
Support "Check For Upgrades" (New feature to check for system upgrades)
Voice Search (New Google feature for searching)
Ability to save pictures recieved as MMS
Ability to report offensive comments in the Market as SPAM
