The Pantech Burst for AT&T is now receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update. In order to update the device you will have to download and install the updater application to perform a manual update. Users are warned that the update will remove all user data and they should backup any personal data before proceeding with the update.

You can also use the AT&T Locker to store, sync and share your content.

[NOTE] Make sure your device is running the stock version of Android before your proceed.

[NOTE] You will require a Windows computer in order to install the update.

Follow our step-by-step guide on How to Install Android 4.0 ICS on the Pantech Burst.

• Download and install the Android 4.0 ICS update tool for the Pantech Burst.
• Once the setup is complete select the option to launch the Upgrade tool and click Finish.
• Connect your device to your computer using the provided USB cable and wait for the upgrade tool to detect it.
• Follow the onscreen instructions and wait for the device to be upgraded from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich.

The ICS update for the Pantech Burst brings several new features, including improved text input, improved spell-checking which allows faster and more accurate messaging, an updated browser which offers a more powerful browsing experience with customizable zoom levels and font sizes and an updated camera app which allows panorama and time lapse video modes.

The official change log of the ICS update for the Pantech Burst follows:

• Enhanced Home screen canvas switcher edit functionality(In the preview of home screen panels, users can change a main home screen panel).
• Enhanced Multitasking and Notifications functionality.
• Enhanced User Interface : Virtual buttons in System bar, contextual options in Action Bar.
• Support for Face Unlock.
• Improved text input and spell-checking (Android keyboard)
• Control over Network data and Powerful web browsing
• New! Self mode and Panorama capture mode in camera.
• New! Time-Lapse recording function in video camera.

The update also has the following UI improvements

• Improved user interface design with GL library.
• Support for Native Sync of AT&T Address Book.
• Improved lock screen.
• Improved Quick Settings and Detail Settings.
• Additional Improvement UI interfaces.

With several manufacturers providing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their devices, it is now time for the carriers in the U.S. to start pushing ICS to their customers.

AT&T has stepped forward and released a list of their phones and tablets will be receiving the ICS update.



The HTC Vivid is the first in line for ICS and is already receiving the Android 4.0 update.
Other AT&T devices which will receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich are:

• LG Nitro HD
• Motorola Atrix 2
• Motorola Atrix 4G
• Pantech Burst
• Pantech Element
• Samsung Captivate Glide
• Samsung Galaxy Note
• Samsung Galaxy S II
• Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

One of the devices we were disappointed to see missing was the HTC Inspire 4G which we recently reviewed. Its International variant – the HTC Desire HD is in line for ICS and there is no reason why this one should be ineligible. Another device which has the hardware but has been left out of the ICS update list is the Samsung Infuse.

PRESS RELEASE

ANDROID 4.0 NOW AVAILABLE TO HTC VIVID™ CUSTOMERS
AT&T the First U.S. Carrier to Issue Latest Android Version via Upgrade Update Includes Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™ and Updated HTC Sense™ Experience Android Upgrades for Several AT&T Devices to Follow
Dallas, Texas, March 22, 2012
AT&T today announced the availability of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for HTC Vivid™ customers. After installing the software update, customers can now enjoy the optimized audio experience of Beats by Dr. Dre Audio™ and new and improved HTC Sense™ experience. Information about these features and more can be found at http://www.att.com/vividupdate. HTC Vivid™ will be the first U.S. smartphone to receive Ice Cream Sandwich as an update and the first to be issued by a wireless carrier. It will be followed by several other AT&T devices in the coming months:

* LG Nitro Motorola
*  ATRIX 2 Motorola
*  ATRIX 4G Pantech
*  Burst Pantech Element
*  Samsung Captivate Glide
*  Samsung Galaxy Note
*  Samsung Galaxy S II
*  Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
*  Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

Focused on bringing the power of Android to the surface, Android 4.0 makes common actions more visible and lets you navigate with simple, intuitive gestures. Refined animations and feedback throughout the system make interactions engaging and interesting. An entirely new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished, modern feel to the user interface.

New User Features for HTC Vivid
Beats By Dr. Dre Audio™ - Enhance your music and video experience with Beats By Dr. Dre Audio. Whenever a media file is played using the media players or most third party applications, customers will experience richer, more authenic sound. AT&T recently debuted the Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ Beatbox Portable high performance wireless audio system. The superior portable system and Beats accessories are available at AT&T company-owned stores or online.
Face Unlock - Android 4.0 introduces a completely new approach to securing a device, making each person's device even more personal — Face Unlock is a new screen-lock option that lets you unlock your device using facial recognition. It takes advantage of the device’s front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then to recognize it again when unlocking the device. Just hold your device in front of your face to unlock, or use a backup PIN or pattern.

How to Upgrade
Beginning today, customers can download the update via Wi-Fi by visiting http://www.att.com/vividupdate. If Wi-Fi is not available, you can download the software upgrade to a PC and install it via sideload. On March 23, HTC Vivid customers who have not downloaded the upgrade will begin receiving an SMS notification of upgrade availability.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

The Pantech Burst is a smartphone which features a  4-inch touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera, 16GB of internal storage and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor

The Pantech Burst  features a 4-inch touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera, 16GB of internal storage and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor.