It’s Android 2.2 time and as the firmware starts to spring up on handsets, those still waiting must be feeling impatient. Excitement has been building over Google’s latest achievement for months now and finally we are getting the first glimpses of what it can do.

The Froyo update was launched for the HTC Desire over the weekend, but only for unlocked phones.

Vodafone customers on the other hand, have been left frustrated, having to wait for an update. The network confirmed that it is working on the Android 2.2 update for the HTC Desire, and will get the new firmware to its customers as soon as possible.

The official response from Vodafone is:  “We are working with HTC and Google to push the new 2.2 Android firmware out to Vodafone HTC Desire customers as soon as possible. We’ll update customers when we have a confirmed release date.”

The delay in the update could be due to operators being obliged to check any new firmware updates are compatible with their network before releasing it, otherwise core functionality, like calling and texting could be impaired.

With HTC users itching to get hold of 2.2, could some turn to the Froyo hacks which are emerging?

Source: Tech Radar