GINGERBREAD

[scottshad]

OK folks here is dumb question, What is Gingerbread? And I am not talking about the cookie either..;-)

I see almost everywhere when talking about the Droid. I know there is decal that one can download but I am very happy with my wallpaper and what my phone looks like.

So, please, just a simple, plain, easy to understand explanation what gingerbread is.

Thank you

[rcschnoor · Accepted solution]

Just as Froyo is the Google codeword for Android version 2.2, Gingerbread is the Google codeword for Android version 2.3.

It is just a name.

[scottshad]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[jamiejamison]

Scott,

Google uses dessert names as code names for the various versions of Android that come out. They also go in alphabetical order. Here's a list of the various code names:

Initial Version = Android 1.1 – Release Date: 2/10/2009
Cupcake = Android 1.5 – Release Date: 4/30/2009
Donut = Android 1.6 – Release Date: 9/15/2009
Eclair = Android 2.0/2.1 – Release Date: 10/26/2009 / 1/12/2010
Froyo = Android 2.2

Gingerbread = Android 2.3

I hope that helps.

Jamie

[scottshad]

Thank you Jamie!!!

[Grommie]

Gingerbread / 2.3 out yet?

Expected to fix the horrible operation we all have on Moto Droid I?

[#7]

Speak for yourself. My Droid works flawlessly with 2.2.

[mthorn31]

Mine works flawlessly as well, fast as hell too!  No complaints here!

Hope Verizon pushes Gingerbread for Droid 1 though, I know support is trailing off for us because they're phasing this phone out.

Don't forget about the ORIGINAL Droid that started it all, Verizon!!

[shalimarray]

I agree.  I would like to see gingerbreak for the droid I also.  Please don't forget about us Verizon.  

[#10]

Why? What capability would it add that we don't have now?

[nene787]

from me having 2.3 since late january on my droid the only feature i saw was on any gingerbread roms.

-It add some 3d effect on certain apps

-bounce on each selection with apps or setting.

-enchance keyboards

-two new live wallpaper nexus s live wallpaper and microbis live wallpaper

-glow gingerbread color each time u go to top or bottom of selection

-support over 20 languages on your device.

-3d apps launcher bounce less from froyo dock on nexus one or nexus s.

-download manager

-enchance music speakers

-internet calling

-nfc

-tv animation

-video calling or voice chat on google talk android 2.3.4 os feature.

-apps2sd on all apps meaning more memory space for your phone unless u download peter alfonso rom

that all i can think of.

their about 20 games apps on android 2.3 os beside that their isnt much on 2.3 os so far.

[T_Yamamoto]

They might not, most people who got the Droid back in November ~December of 2009 are going to up for upgrade for the summer. That is when the Droid 3 is supposedly going to be dropped. They might, they might not, but I have my doubts about rolling it out for the D1. My D1, which I got back in December of 2009 is having hardware problems now (Screen flickering on and off, read here: http://community.vzw.com/t5/PDA-Smartphone-Devices/Motorola-Droid-A855-Screen-Flickering/td-p/550962) Going to get an upgrade if my dad lets me (I'm a highschool student who doesnt pay for his plan). Im waiting it out until the Droid 3 drops.

-Takumi

[pmarcosa]

I'm with youall, I would love to see gingerbread in my droid 1, the reason I left blackberry was how fast they forgot about the tour.  I do like the droid, but my son has an Iphone w/ AT&/T.  If I change the phone I change to carrier.  You forget about me, I forget about you V.