HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Not Here But Firmware Update Available

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The HTC Thunderbolt is yet to receive its own Android 2.3 Gingerbread update but that doesn’t mean that Verizon and HTC don’t have something special for you. Go grab your smartphone as a firmware update ready to address various issues, including that annoying rebooting bug is available for you to download.

Here’s what you can expect from this Thunderbolt update:

• Improved data connectivity.
• Enhanced Call History view.
• Reduced number of device power cycles and resets.
• Improved Bluetooth Discovery Mode pop-up window.
• View App Menu in tabbed layout.
• People search function enabled.
• Backup Assistant has been added to the All Apps menu.
• Preloaded My Verizon, V CAST Music and V CAST Videos.
• Desktop cradle App is now available, showing clock in landscape m
• NY Times site has been added into the browser bookmarks.

In case you don’t seem to find it, make sure you go to Settings>About phone to check for it. Once installed there’s a new perk for you, which will surely be appreciated by some of you: now you can toggle on and off that LTE connectivity right from the phone’s settings. All you have to do is go to Settings>Wireless and Networks>Mobile networks>Network mode and select between CDMA only and LTE/CDMA, depending on your current data and/or battery needs.

As for that Gingerbread upgrade, which was supposed to be released by the end of the second quarter, or June 30, well, it’s not here yet. In fact we’re still waiting for Verizon and HTC to announce it so until then we invite you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or by subscribing to our feed to receive detailed information on the Android 2.3 launch for the Thunderbolt.