This morning I updated my Motorola Droid to Android 2.1, using a custom ROM. You have to root your phone first, which isn’t actually that big a deal. Check out this forum thread for instructions and download links for Adam Z’s Smoked Glass ROM v6.0.1. After downloading the ROM, be sure to rename it so that it ends in “.rom.tgz” (you have to add the dot before “rom”). Then, simply follow the instructions.

Android 2.1 on the Motorola Droid

I had to set my phone up anew after upgrading it, though I only had to redownload one of my apps. This is a serious update, but if you’re already rooted, I highly recommend it!