Force Your G1 To Update

Not fond of waiting for an over-the-air (OTA) update for your T-Mobile G1? Well, some smart person out there has found a way to force your G1 to update. As usual, do be careful when updating your cell phones, steps are as follows:

1. Download the RC33 update file
2. Rename it to “update.zip”
3. Copy update.zip to a freshly formatted microSD card
4. Reboot and flash your G1 with the new RC33 firmware
5. Disconnect your T-Mobile G1 from your computer if you used the data cable to access the microSD card
6. Turn off the handset by holding down the “Power” button
7. Turn it back on while holding down the “Power” (End Call) and “Home” buttons
8. When you see “Triangle” icon, open the keyboard and press “Alt” and “L” simultaneously
9. When you see some yellow text, press “Alt” and “S” simultaneously
10. Follow the on-screen instructions
11. Press “Home” and “Back” buttons simultaneously when you’re done and ready to reboot
12. The G1 will reboot as it does its thing – let it do so.
13. Enjoy RC33 with Google Latitude support and Google Voice Search!