Android 2.2 Source Code Now Available from Google

Posted 06/23/2010 at 2:57pm | by Ryan Whitwam

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Google has been tight-lipped about just when users would see a final version of the much anticipated Android 2.2 Froyo update. But the OS maker has today released the source code for Froyo to the open source community. Many users are speculating this means Froyo's code is finalized and a real update is on the way. Google has previously just said the update would be available 'soon'.

Google showed off the new version of the operating system at Google I/O late last month. Several test builds have leaked to users, and have given many a sneak peek at Froyo. Android 2.2 will bring features like Adobe Flash support, a redesigned home screen, storage of apps on the SD card, and a respectable speed boost. There has been some speculation that Google was waiting on Adobe to finalize Flash before putting the finishing touches on the OS. Adobe managed to get Flash out the door only yesterday.

We expect ROM hackers to begin assembling updated versions of their wares now that the entirety of the code is out there legitimately. Nexus One users could be seeing an official over-the-air update any day now.