From HTC's official plurk - www dot plurk dot com / htchero
It said the software will be published OTA from 4 June (of course, GMT+8)
For all we know that account could have been made by anyone??
I do hope it's true... but I am a real sceptic and pessimist and most of all a realist...
We'll see.
Thiesen said:
For all we know that account could have been made by anyone??
I do hope it's true... but I am a real sceptic and pessimist and most of all a realist...
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the plurk is the official one, see the plurk link at
www dot htc dot com / tw / product / hero / overview.html
hmmm.... it seems to be authentic
But are they just talking about an update for the ASIA version of the hero?
thonychau said:
the plurk is the official one, see the plurk link at
www dot htc dot com / tw / product / hero / overview.html
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Why not just link the HTML instead of doing that? Hey-zuess man....
here's the Google English Translation..
Holy crap this is a long URL
(HTC Hero 73.751.13) Update - HTC Hero Wireless Software Update (This update applies to 2.73.751.13 upgraded version of the HTC Hero) 2.73.751.13 HTC Hero 3G/GPRS We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to 2.73.751.13 the HTC Hero wireless software updates, the system will continue to send renewal reminder, when you receive a system prompt you can just click Download Now or wireless network via 3G/GPRS connection mode, the completion of your phone system updates. (Android 2.1 3.31.751.1) (Updated from the Menu> Settings> About phone> Software Information "number will be updated as 3.31.751.1 software means that the update succeeded) main update function as follows: Android 2.1 operating system upgrade (software numbers will be upgraded to 3.31.751.1) Note : recommend that you choose to have free Wi-Fi environment to download updates (for example: home and office, etc.). If you are currently using 3G network, the download may have to pay the additional cost carriers, please make sure to have unlimited Internet access rates apply for rentals before use. 0800-088-858/(02) 8761-5959 。 If in doubt please contact the HTC Customer Service Hotline 0800-088-858 / mobile phone, please call (02) 8761-5959. Automatic online updates on.
Here is the direct link for the OTA file
h ttp://liveimage.htc.com//OTA_Hero_ChungHwa_3.31.751.1_R-2.73.751.13_release048gnt2ecw16ubyr.zip
intoxicated said:
Here is the direct link for the OTA file
http://liveimage.htc.com//OTA_Hero_ChungHwa_3.31.751.1_R-2.73.751.13_release048gnt2ecw16ubyr.zip
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Beauty. I just downloaded it and unzipped it. Looks like it will be easy to repack for rooted users. It comes with new radio firmware. Hope it's not branded in any way.
Its out.
http://www.htc.com/tw/support.aspx
"We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to 2.73.751.13..."
Um.. sorry if this is a dumb question, but my Hero's version is 2.73.405.5 and that's the latest ROM Version according to htc.com/europe/
so.. is that version getting the update or is it just the 2.73.751.13 the Taiwanese version and 2.73.405.5 the European one and both are practically the same?
Hooraaay for 2.1 (party)
Update consists of series of binary patches, so probably it won't apply to anything but 2.73.751.13
Valcho said:
"We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to ..."
Um.. sorry if this is a dumb question, but my Hero's version is 2.73.405.5 and that's the latest ROM Version according to htc.com/europe/
so.. is that version getting the update or is it just the 2.73.751.13 the Taiwanese version and 2.73.405.5 the European one and both are practically the same?
Hooraaay for 2.1 (party)
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It upgrades to (Android 2.1 3.31.751.1) from 2.73.751.13 OTA.
It's doubtful you'll be able to use the image as is from another ROM. But rooted users should be able to use a repacked version with no problem. It comes with a new radio, so care would have be taken to make sure there is no funkiness with current engineering SPLs.
now just need patient to wait for cooked rom
hi. im newbie and haven't root my hero. my hero is firmware singapore version.2.73.707.9 can i upgrade my
hero with this? or i should wait for south east asia version roll out? thanks.
sorry for.noob question...
sorry to say that you must have a taiwan version phone to update
First update to 2.73 will probably include some patches for the OTA client.
Not wanting to put a downer in this but haven't htc always told us we'll see a small ota update before the offical update to 2.1.
This sounds like it's taking them direct to 2.1
Well in Europe it looks like we have currently to wait, but there are another News about the OTA-UPdate on the European Site for Legend and Bravo :
http://www.htc.com/de/support.aspx
Hi , this is my first post im new here, Ive got 2 Heros coming from the UK, one is unlocked but the other is on T-mobile, both are running 1.5 android
Can someone point out to me the steps involved to Root both these devices and transfer a Custom htc hero 2.1 android Firmware to them......
Im used to flashing nokias and iphones but this android is totally new to me so i want to do it properly.
Thanks for any help or links to the things i need and topics on this
P.s Or do people recormmend just updating though HTC Site ? ( although i wud want 2.2 on these when ever that becomes avail ) hehe
Thanks peeps
Its about time this update came out. I don't see why the Droid Eris got the update months ago yet the GSM Hero has take so much longer. This is the reason I sold my Hero and got a Desire.
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Hi all,
For those who do NOT have the New official rom yet..
Just thought you would all like to know that I have just spoken to to HTC customer services after a customer feedback call and he informed me that the New Speed-up rom will be availiable on the UK website tomorrow 16th september......so now we will al have an almost perfect device...
UPDATE
The New Rom is on the HTC website now...
This Rom is for UK and Unlocked Hero's, go here-
http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=all
The majority of us on XDA already have the update!
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
The majority of us on XDA already have the update!
Regards,
Dave
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Yeah thanks for the encouragment to post here...
But I thought I would let those of us who have not got it or downloaded it early that it would be availiable tomorrow...I hope you approve..
Dave,
I presume we can only install the leaked UK rom if our hero is rooted?
No, I have an Orange Hero which isn't rooted and you can update it using an update.zip file. Instructions are in another thread!
Is this a possibilty - my broadband at home is down due to BT being inept; could I download the update to my phone, transfer it to my laptop and then update? I'm a total noob so my apologies if there is an obvious answer
will it not be OTA ?
when I had my Dream android updates were Over The Air does this mean that when 1.6 Android comes out we will have to wait for HTC to sort it out before we can update unlike with normal android OTA updates ?
skauk said:
when I had my Dream android updates were Over The Air does this mean that when 1.6 Android comes out we will have to wait for HTC to sort it out before we can update unlike with normal android OTA updates ?
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From what I have read, google updates i.e. donut, eclair etc will be OTA. However the HTC updates will need to be updated by connecting your phone to your PC.
Hope this helps...
This is great news indeed, I have been polling HTC website like a madman for days now!
Shame the "Nordic" update still didn't have all the Nordic languages, I'm missing Finnish dictionary. Oh well, speed update is really great anyways, I haven't had the guts to install anything unofficial to my UK bought Hero.
Thanks for bringing the good news!
Hi chaps,
I have a T-Mobile G2 - for my phone's warranty to remain intact, do I need to wait for an official T-mobile version of the Rom, or can I update with the official HTC Hero Rom?
Available NOW!!!
Available NOW!!!
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=671
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Available NOW!!!
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I'm not seeing it on the HTC website - can you provide a link, please?
Thank you!
any idea whn will tmobile release their own version??
yeah I have also T-Mobile G2 uk and I can't download from htc website. Can any one upload this rom and give us links unless t-mobile users can't use it. Cheers
Unless your Hero is unlocked, you can't download the rom.
THIS SUCKS!
Contact T-Mobile and complain to them then..! They DO have the ROM.. THEY are withholding its release!
Yeah, because complaining to T-Mobile always works.....
Seems to take aaaaaages to download!
well i just spoke to tmobile technical dept and asked thm abt the update and they were under the intention tht it is going to get pushed like it did for the G1, so I explained to them tht it wont as G2 Touch aint a google branded phone, and then the guy goes he has no idea and also checked his system if they had anything there, luks like we have to wait longer to get this update on our tmobile branded phones.
Hi all, i just wanted to know how a guy at work has the same phone as me on orange and has not updated any roms etc and has firmware 1.6 on his ??? as well as a new market place app ???
He said he got a over the air update ??? (what the hell is this)
ive looked at the htc web and orange but the only rom to download is the one i have , have tried generic but get the customer id error
any ideas on how to update my phone to orange 1.6 firmware would be great my phone details are as follows
thanks in advance, chris
Your sig says "Firmware: 1.6" yet you want to upgrade to 1.6? Am I missing something?
My mistake it should say 1.5 on my signature just edited it now
I don't know where his phone and firmware came from, but there is no *official* 1.6 (Donut) firmware for the Hero.
HTC are going to provide an update to the Hero, but it is going straight from 1.5 to 2.1, skipping 1.6 and 2.0.
Regards,
Dave
Ok thanks Dave are there any details on when that will be ??? And what is over the air update ???
crz15 said:
Ok thanks Dave are there any details on when that will be ??? And what is over the air update ???
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The clue is in the words.
1. Update
2. Over the air.
An 'update' that is delivered 'over the air'.
Phew
An OTA update is one that is automatically sent to your phone via your service provider. Depending on how you phone is set, this may be automatically installed and activated or you may get a prompt asking you if you want it.
Go to Home/Settings/Security/Firmware download to find this setting.
i have htc followed in twitter, and about a month ago (i think) htc tweeted that a certain company would be sending over the air updates.. so anyone who bought a hero from them would recieve the update as long as they had service..
it probably is 1.5, but they called it 1.6 because they no it wont interfere since htc will be skipping 1.6, and also it allowed customers to check and see if they got the update ( if they left it 1.5, customers would be like.. "did i get it!?"
crz15 said:
Hi all, i just wanted to know how a guy at work has the same phone as me on orange and has not updated any roms etc and has firmware 1.6 on his ??? as well as a new market place app ???
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can we have a picture, screenshots, a rom dump?
IF...
IF..
If it is really Android 1.6 that is on your friends Hero!!!
Can the Dev some how ....magically...
give it to the rest of the hero community??
ok.. I am awake now... what a dream!
What is 1.25.405.1? I'm on 1.14.405.2, but reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8129287 makes it seem that I should be able to upgrade to 1.25. Googling looks like it was out yesterday.
So I raised a support email with HTC and got back:
In regards to updates We cannot comment on what devices may or may not get an update just yet. Any announcements will be made through our Website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. Please keep an eye on these channels for any updates regarding your handset. I trust that this resolves your query. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number xxxxxxx
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So what is it? Is it froyo? Is it out for everyone, or just a select few. Or is it a joke I'm misunderstanding?
thanks
Its not froyo, just a small update.
Update Information: 1. Enhances support for Facebook status display when dialing; 2. Increases support for Google Services like Google Talk, Android Market and others; 3. Improves combining contacts from Outlook and other source
Right. Thanks. Got it.
http://www.htc.com/uk/support.aspx
So now I have to ask why some idiot at HTC is telling me they can't tell me when it will be available when they've announced it.
I'll let you know how they respond.
edit: how big is it? I've got 1.9gb free on the SD. That has to be enough, as it's more than was free on the card that came with it.
The update is only 13 Mb or so. See this thread for info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776991
My phone says the software number is
1.25.707.1
Is this a higher/lower version or a different version altogether?
midnyt17 said:
My phone says the software number is
1.25.707.1
Is this a higher/lower version or a different version altogether?
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This is a higher "new" Version ! Unbranded WWE is currently only in Version 1.25.405.1 avaiable ?
Do you have an unbranded phone and do yo get this update via ota or was it shipped with the phone ?
i think its asia wwe version
Deep-Knight said:
This is a higher "new" Version ! Unbranded WWE is currently only in Version 1.25.405.1 avaiable ?
Do you have an unbranded phone and do yo get this update via ota or was it shipped with the phone ?
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Unbranded and it came shipped. So what does this mean? There's another update before 2.2?
there is 1.28 too everything with 1.xx is not froyo. froyo will be 2.xx
Although the update for the HTC legend is available and many have successfully updated their phone to version 2.05.405.2. I did not get this update!
I have contacted HTC support and they said:
"Dear Mr.Mrdja Thank you for contacting HTC. Kindly note that your device is up to date and there is no other ROM update available for the moment. Please check our website periodically and search for the latest updates. If you have any other inquiries , do not hesitate to contact us again. Please note that you can contact us via support line For further details, please go to http://www.htc.com/europe/CA_Hotline.aspx Thank you so much for using HTC products . Respect & Regards, HTC Team http://www.htc.com "
How is this possible?
Are there any differences between the phones by there release keys?
My Software info:
Not branded, rooted....
Firmware version
2.1
Baseband version
47.26.35.04U_7.05.35.26L
Kernel version
2.6.29-e3993620
Build number
1.31.405.5 CL154058 release-keys
Software number
1.31.405.5
Browser version
WebKit 3.1
no answer
Same in Poland as far as i am conserned. A bit strange....
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Same in Poland as far as i am conserned. A bit strange....
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My phone is inported from Czech republic, it has Polish, Russian, Czech Languages!
It's down to the carrier (your telephone company) to release it is it not?
TheLegendaryJay said:
It's down to the carrier (your telephone company) to release it is it not?
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If it was branded! Unless I am mistaking?
If it's rooted, flashing an OTA would remove the root and then becomes more complicated to get it back (needs to downgrade back that 1.31 again)
So you may just want to flash it yourself with recovery/ClockWorkMod
Kwen said:
If it's rooted, flashing an OTA would remove the root and then becomes more complicated to get it back (needs to downgrade back that 1.31 again)
So you may just want to flash it yourself with recovery/ClockWorkMod
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I am aware of that but my question is why there is no OTA update for this release keys? My phone is not rooted.
same here, guys. Any solution? I have no OTA for 1.31.405.5 CL154058 release-keys ...
I have the same problem aswell. HTC support suggested a factory reset, but that didn't help.
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App
There's no solution, no update for that peticular build http://zubu.ca/legend/fota_check.php
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There's no solution, no update for that peticular build hxxp://zubu.ca/legend/fota_check.php
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I don't understand, that makes no sense: the latest updates are only available for Asia and branded devices (vodafone) wtf!
And look the last one:
Checking update for 2.10.178.1...
Found none
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How the hell can anybody have the 2.10.178.1 version if there's no OTA to get it... and no RUU...
I don't understand that stupid updating system...
ab1cor said:
I don't understand, that makes no sense: the latest updates are only available for Asia and branded devices (vodafone) wtf!
And look the last one:
How the hell can anybody have the 2.10.178.1 version if there's no OTA to get it... and no RUU...
I don't understand that stupid updating system...
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More details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800588
2.10 is a Vodafone AU rom
1.31.405.5 is a WWE rom
Somehow, there's no upgrade path to get to 2.03.405.3
Kwen, thanks for the information.
I've contacted with HTC support and this is what they say:
Kindly be informed that the latest update released for your handset is the 1.31.X version, for the time being, there're no further upgrades for your handset, please note that the HTC Legend is one of the devices that received the Android 2.2 upgrade, however, for the time being, there's no information regarding its date of release.
Please note that the update will initially roll out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks’ time.”
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I don't see the point of the branded devices getting updates that stock free devices don't get... very strange: I thought that first an official OTA update comes out and then each company modifies this update to put it's ****ty logos and shortcuts.
So... the latest WWE version is 2.03.405.3, but im still on 1.31.405.5 ... !!! WTF !??!
Is there a way to manually update my phone or something or some guide for RUU ... ?!
Froyo is on the way and i don't think i can get it without the latest update!!
Xander_ said:
So... the latest WWE version is 2.03.405.3, but im still on 1.31.405.5 ... !!! WTF !??!
Is there a way to manually update my phone or something or some guide for RUU ... ?!
Froyo is on the way and i don't think i can get it without the latest update!!
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For some reason there is no direct upgrade path from 1.31.405.5 to 2.03.405.3. The 2.03 RUU is here.
But at this point I have no idea which WWE versions they're going to release OTA updates for - because I'm assuming many people do not RUU their phones and are therefore still on 1.31 like you. Also some others are on the 2.05.405.2 ROM that was faulty and therefore that OTA update was pulled!
Thx dude !
hi guys,
I've done some research on this forum and found out (if I'm not mistaken) that HTC must have pulled the OTA update to 2.03 off their site because of the SMS bug. So basically there's no official (direct) way of updating from 1.31 to 2.03/2.05, if you want, you can still download the shipped one from shipped rom and flash it manually!
I'm considering waiting for froyo or updating my (rooted) 1.31 to (rooted) 2.03 though.
alienyd said:
hi guys,
I've done some research on this forum and found out (if I'm not mistaken) that HTC must have pulled the OTA update to 2.03 off their site because of the SMS bug. So basically there's no official (direct) way of updating from 1.31 to 2.03/2.05, if you want, you can still download the shipped one from shipped rom and flash it manually!
I'm considering waiting for froyo or updating my (rooted) 1.31 to (rooted) 2.03 though.
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Why would you update to 2.03 instead of Froyo if your phone is already rooted? Check the Development section. There are several rooted Froyo ROMs out and you can still revert if you don't like it.
Wondering about 1.31.405.5 Froyo
Hello everyone,
I love this script on zubu.ca/legend/fota_check.php and I've lost the count on how many times I pressed F5 while on it, but still no luck for me.
I've got an HTC Legend (unbranded with carrier Vodafon). It's got build 1.31.405.5 (CL154058 RK) and according to the FOTA-checker there's no update available.
My question is basically: Why is there no update, and do I need another update before I get the Froyo update? I know HTC stated that every Legend will have Froyo by the 5th of december and it's not the 5th yet. But still, many Legends have it already and like I said I'm bad at waiting XD
Thanks in advance.
Checking update for 2.05.161.1...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.161.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_UK_3.14.161.1-2.05.161.1_R_release_135177_156984u2k321537x1cpy3d.zip
Checking update for 2.05.163.1...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.163.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_FR_3.14.163.1-2.05.163.1_R_release_135178_156976z7st0ojsytxcijbe.zip
Checking update for 2.05.177.2...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.177.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_AT_GER_Mobilkom_3.14.177.1-2.05.177.2_release_136766_156979h6vst6mdtj4013sm.zip
stewie01 said:
Checking update for 2.05.161.1...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.161.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_UK_3.14.161.1-2.05.161.1_R_release_135177_156984u2k321537x1cpy3d.zip
Checking update for 2.05.163.1...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.163.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_FR_3.14.163.1-2.05.163.1_R_release_135178_156976z7st0ojsytxcijbe.zip
Checking update for 2.05.177.2...
*** FOUND NEW VERSION 3.14.177.1 *** h**p://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Legend_Froyo_S_Vodafone_AT_GER_Mobilkom_3.14.177.1-2.05.177.2_release_136766_156979h6vst6mdtj4013sm.zip
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Downloading...
!!!
I cant wait until a rooted rom is available
How come the branded versions appeared first !!!
Don't understand this as well. My unbranded simlock free phone said that it's software up to date (1.31.405.5 ) despite trying to manually update...
Same here... Unbranded Legend, T-Mobile Croatia. No update on sight yet!
Chaotick said:
Don't understand this as well. My unbranded simlock free phone said that it's software up to date (1.31.405.5 ) despite trying to manually update...
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I'd imagine you're going to have to update to 2.03.405.3 before you can update to Froyo anyway...
But I also don't understand how branded ROMS can get an update first? That is despicable!
Chaotick said:
Don't understand this as well. My unbranded simlock free phone said that it's software up to date (1.31.405.5 ) despite trying to manually update...
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Have a look at the filenames:
Vodafone Releases!
I'm also waiting for the corresponding file ....
2.03 is the software number for vodafone (i think) . Nobody in Poland was updated to 2.xxx and I don't think it's a requirement.
We will just have to wait...
nutunited said:
I'd imagine you're going to have to update to 2.03.405.3 before you can update to Froyo anyway...
But I also don't understand how branded ROMS can get an update first? That is despicable!
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how do we do that? lol
For those who updated:
Is the new Sense included or just froyo vulgaris?
Chaotick said:
2.03 is the software number for vodafone (i think) . Nobody in Poland was updated to 2.xxx and I don't think it's a requirement.
We will just have to wait...
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2.03 is the generic unbranded WWE rom. And if you didn't get the update to it (I didn't here in South Africa either, had to flash it myself), you can bet your ass they're not going to release a Froyo update for you either... You're going to have to do it yourself I think.
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2.03 is the generic unbranded WWE rom. And if you didn't get the update to it (I didn't here in South Africa either, had to flash it myself), you can bet your ass they're not going to release a Froyo update for you either... You're going to have to do it yourself I think.
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also in Italy we don't have it, and it is a good catchment (despite the prime minister)
How are the roms working.....anyone updated???
loscassapalle said:
how do we do that? lol
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You may need to create a Goldcard and then you will have to run the RUU for 2.03.405.3 to update to latest version. Then only can you update to Froyo as I'm not sure if there is going to be an RUU for Froyo. Then after that you'll probably have to manually download the Froyo OTA update too (when it is released), rename it and put it on your SD card (think this is the process, anyone else care to elaborate?). Some of these steps are complicated, but search the forums - I can't post links yet it seems...
When could we expect the OTA will be released for other carriers and countries?
tnakir said:
For those who updated:
Is the new Sense included or just froyo vulgaris?
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"Nguyen Anh Dac Android version: 2.2 - SN: 3.14 - Webkit 3.1 Updated FINISHEDDDDD.......!!!!!!!!!!!
App add: App Sharing, Flashlight, News and Weather, Places, Videos, Voice search, Wifi Hotspot, Live Wallpaper, some animation.... But the most important is All the apps r able to move to the SDcard :X:X:X" from some dude on HTC facebook site
So NO new Sense!
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You may need to create a Goldcard and then you will have to run the RUU for 2.03.405.3 to update to latest version. Then only can you update to Froyo as I'm not sure if there is going to be an RUU for Froyo. Then after that you'll probably have to manually download the Froyo OTA update too (when it is released), rename it and put it on your SD card (think this is the process, anyone else care to elaborate?). Some of these steps are complicated, but search the forums - I can't post links yet it seems...
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ok.
so, for OTA update, in each case we have to create a goldcard?
Aha, HTC had a deal with Vodafone. This sucks big time! They held back the update for the Vodafone customers to get it first and only then the full paying customers might get an update. Money rules! In my view HTC lost two points...
loscassapalle said:
ok.
so, for OTA update, in each case we have to create a goldcard?
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Nope, once you've made a goldcard once you won't have to again.