It was back in August of last year when Alcatel debuted the Blaze 990 in the Philippines. During that time, it was their Android flagship handset, even though it only ran Froyo. They did promise, however, that a Gingerbread upgrade would follow soon. And thankfully, before Ice Cream Sandwich becomes the new mainstream Android version, that day has finally come.
Alcatel Blaze 990 owners rejoice! You can now upgrade your Alcatel ‘droid smartphone to Gingerbread standards.
Do note, though, this isn’t an OTA (over-the-air) upgrade. You’ll have to bring your Blaze 990 to an Alcatel service center to have it upgraded to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
So now the question is, where are these Alcatel service centers located in the Philippines?
I checked out their website, and they have four centers listed there. Check ‘em out below:
CITYLIGHT TELECOM CENTRE
Unit 102, Jafer Place Bldg., #19 Eisenhower St., North Greenhills San Juan, Metro Manila
Tel: (02)7224307/ (02)7224064
CITYLIGHT TELECOM CENTRE
Unit V361d Vmall, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan City
Tel: (02)7212162 / (02)8817500
MemoXpress Service Center
2nd Level Robinsons Forum Pioneer Unit 1024 Barangka Ilaya Mandaluyong City
Tel: (02) 6871325/ (0917) 5603838/ (0932) 6046464
MemoXpress Service center
Clark 2Flr Cyberzone, SM City Clark, Pampanga
Tel: 045-4990325
But it’s actually more than just four. Download the more comprehensive list of Alcatel service centers in the Philippines here.
Yeah, it’s a hassle you can’t upgrade it on your own, but hey, for what it’s worth, at least the promised Gingerbread upgrade here already.
