Android 2.2 is now available for Archos 28/32/43/70/101 Internet Tablet

Archos has just released a firmware update for Gen8 Devices with Android 2.2.1.

This will be faster and more responsive, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for flash support since they need the flash plugin to be certified.

If you already installed Google MarketPlace on your Archos device, you might need to wait for a new gApps4Archos.apk file or follow the instructions here, install the new version for Android 2.2. The file name is now gApps4Archos2.apk.

Here are the features of this firmware update (2.0.54):
1. New Features of Android 2.2.1

• Higher performance: Just In Time compiler (JIT technology), makes applications run up to 5 times faster than previous 2.1 Eclair (firmware 1.0.84).
• Enhanced Microsoft® Exchange support: it is now possible to synchronise contacts and calendar events.
• Allow to install more 3rd party applications by installing them on the internal storage memory (for applications that support it).
• New widgets: home screen “tips widget” providing some helpful information.
• Easier access to the four side screens

2. Special ARCHOS Features

• Video: Movie information and cover retrieval in video file info dialog
• Multiple selection mode is now always enabled in the file manager.
• External Bluetooth GPS receivers are now supported.
• Better assistance is provided in the tethering wizard to pair with cell phone using Bluetooth DUN profile (smart APN detection).
• OpenVPN is now supported.
• Slideshow support for network shares has been added to Gallery and Photoframe applications.
• Manual white balance setting has been added in Camera application.
• Faster USB write transfer.

3. Flash® 10.1 compatibility

• This firmware is compatible with Flash® 10.1 but does not include the Flash® plug-in.
• Distribution of the Flash® plug-in requires a certification by Adobe®.
• Flash® plug-in will be available after the certification process is completed.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.

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