The HTC Thunderbolt Ice Cream Sandwich update is all set to be available to customers through Verizon. Users will be notified when the upgrade is available and would have to follow a straightforward process to experience the new platform.
To attain Android 4.0 for the Thunderbolt, consumers would have to first download the software, which will have a size of around 395.6MB, and then go through few basic steps to install it. The entire procedure would take a total time of approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Taking a look at the features that would now be present in the phone, Face Unlock is the attribute through which the phone can be unlocked without entering a PIN or a password. Furthermore, users can just swipe the notifications bar downwards to view their alerts, even when the screen is locked.
The Launch Bar that can be personalized is seated at the bottom of every home screen and makes applications as well as folders easily accessible. The Usage Center menu consists of options to not only track overall data consumption, but also monitor that of specific apps. Users can additionally opt to turn data connectivity completely off. Moreover, folders can easily be created by simply dragging and dropping one tool over another. In addition to this, the carrier has added a customer support service, namely Verizon Remote Diagnostics, which allows remote troubleshooting.
Here’s a refresher to what exactly constitutes this smartphone. Incorporating a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the device provides 8GB of storage which can expanded up to 32GB through the microSD slot. It also offers a decent battery capacity of 1400mAh. The 4.3-inch smartphone comprises of an 8MP main camera and a 1.3MP front lens that can be enabled for video conferencing. Connectivity is provided through Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE.
The Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for the HTC Thunderbolt is being gradually rolled out to customers through Verizon. The software also includes the Sense 3.6 UI. Currently, nothing has been said about the device being further bumped up to Jelly Bean anytime soon.
Specs:
– Platform: Android 4.0
– Processor: 1GHz Snapdragon
– Battery: 1400mAh
– Display: 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen
– Camera: 8MP main camera with 720p HD video recording; 1.3MP snapper on the front panel.
– Memory: 8GB storage expandable up to 32GB
– Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, 4G LTE