- Higher performance: just in time compiler (JIT) technology makes applications run up to 5 times faster than previous Android “Eclair” 2.1 firmwares
- Enhanced Microsoft Exchange support: it is now possible to synchronize contacts and calendar events
- Allow to install more 3rd party applications by installing them on the storage memory (for applications that supports it)
- 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
- Photoframe: full screen picture can now be displayed on double tap when in floating image mode
- Manual white balance setting has been added in Camera application
- Faster USB write transfer
- Battery: more accurate battery charge estimation
- Audio: improved compatibility with android audio stream volume management (voice/music/ringtone etc.)
- Orientation: fixed compatibility issue with some applications working with inverted accelerometer axis
Firmware is here (from Archos servers): firmware_archos_android_gen8.aos
Mirror here: firmware_archos_android_gen8.aos
md5: fdbb8725f596c6b2cbecd17273f01773
from Archos release notes: http://update.archos.com/8/gen8/changes_firmware_archos_android_gen8.htm
Hi I updated my archosI thought it would be 2.2 froyo instead I have 2.1.8?? And it now says I have the latest version?? Please help..
Brad,
There is nothing wrong, you are actually up to date and there are just 2 different version numbering (one for Archos, the other for Google/Android)
2.1.8 refers to Archos firmware version, which is actually an Android 2.2 O/S
Thanks!!