Update Your T-Mobile G1 Yourself

A user over at Android Community has found out how to update your T-Mobile G1 with the latest update without getting the OTA (over-the-air) update. You’ll need a microSD card to perform the update manually, but do remember that this is very dangerous and could brick your phone. If you’re not sure about anything, then don’t try it, as nobody (including us) is going to take responsibility if your phone is bricked. The instructions state:

• Download the update from google website: https://android.clients.google.com/u…-RC19+RC28.zip
• Rename the file you just downloaded to update.zip
• Copy the file update.zip to the root of your microSD card.
• Now turn off your phone and turn it back on while holding the home key.
• When you see a triangle with an exclamation sign and a phone, slide open your keyboard and press ALT-L to display the menu and then ALT-S to start the update process.
• Wait for the update to finish. If prompted, press Home + Back to restart your phone.
• Wait a little bit more and you’re done!