What are some good Android Phones?

Q. I was looking for a good android phone, Like the EVO 4g but i need a GSM phone anyone have any good suggestions? It can be available phones or upcoming phones.

A. Well there aren't many good GSM android phones yet. Samsung is in the process of releasing their Galaxy S phones right now. They have done some cool customizations. They are also running a great processor and best yet they have gsm versions. I think thats the best youll find out thats android and gsm.

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Can any android phone be updated to any android firmware?

Q. I'm thinking about getting a droid phone from cricket. Its on 2.1 and I was wondering could I find a newer firmware online and update it that way.Don't all android phones go threw the same firmware? The reason I'm asking this because, cricket hasn't came out with the update yet and I want it to updated for more fun such as multi touch?

A. The Android software on those phones are almost the same (in terms of running apps or functionality), but you cannot just update an android phone to any firmwire (like flashing a Droid X with HTC firmware), because there are factors, like hardware. Each firmware is designed to work on the phone it is supposed to work in so there are as fewer problems as possible. However, because of this, it can take a long time sometimes to get an official firmware out to the users, from the time Google releases a new Android version.

There are unofficial ways, however. You could root your phone and get modded 'newer' software for your phone. These are usually compiled by other android users. BUT, beware that rooting your phone and installing non-approved firmware could void its warranty and your carrier may end up canceling your service.

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