HTC Desire Android Upgrade

[Earther]

Hi

I got my Desire yesterday and under Firmware version it says 2.1-update1. Is this the same as 2.2 or is it still Eclair? When I press Check Now on System software updates under the About Phone menu it says that my phone is up to date...

Any help?

 

[phoneJunky]

No, it is not the same as 2.2

2.2 is Froyo and 2.1 is Eclair.

The SA update for the Desire isn't out yet, but I would think it would be here before the SA SGS' comes out which is before the end of the year

 

[Gimli_]

Latest news I got was they are aiming for 15 November to release Froyo. I posted HTC reply in another thread about the same topic in the MTN forum. Check there for their full reply.

 

[hawker]

I've updated my Desire to Froyo manually - got tired of waiting for MTN to get around to it.

 

[Protocol]

*sigh* sorry to burst your bubble phonejunky but I am guessing another 6 months on the htc desire 2.2 update. Leaf is the most useless company known to mankind. And forget about gingerbread judging on Leaf's handling of this update.

I am all for orginal/stock phones as they just work better but as soon as exams are over I'm hacking my Desire to run 2.2. I'm over Leaf and theit inability to serve the market correctly.

/rant over.

 

[hawker]

I am all for orginal/stock phones as they just work better but as soon as exams are over I'm hacking my Desire to run 2.2. I'm over Leaf and theit inability to serve the market correctly.

/rant over.

You don't even have to hack it or anything. I just got the official 2.2 update file from HTC and installed it. No rooting or anything of that nature required.

 

[Protocol]

Haven't seen any where on the htc site where you can download it? Is it included with the HTC sync software? I have searched the site and come up empty handed. If you could post the direct link to which you talking about it would help alot!

But what I meant in previous post is that if I have to go through all that mission to download it manually through dodgy channels/non offical HTC/Leaf SA and tweaking + customizing etc, I will just root the phone same time.

*EDIT* Saw the guide on other side of MyBB forum on how to update to 2.2 etc, 1.) its not offical? 2.) I want easy as possible: Download update , plug in phone, update, done.

 

[nuyork]

Protocol, it is actually that easy. Download the froyo zip file, rename it to update.zip, copy the file to your SD card on the phone, restart your phone and hold one of the volume buttons, select update from the menu system, and let it update and restart.

I didn't have any trouble and neither did a friend who isn't really computer literate. It's not really rocket science if you can read.

 

[Protocol]

Point being its difficult to find a legit, non-RC, froyo update file. I have read the through all Mybb forums for a link but they are dead or not official. If you could assist me and link to your non-rocket science method I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[alt146]

Point being its difficult to find a legit, non-RC, froyo update file. I have read the through all Mybb forums for a link but they are dead or not official. If you could assist me and link to your non-rocket science method I would greatly appreciate it.

The update linked in that file is a leaked official update. It hasnt been released by Leaf because it involves scary looking things like booting into recovery mode, but it is really very safe and easy. You can take your phone in to a leaf shop (lab88) and they will take the phone to the back and follow the exact same steps in the guide with the same file to give you an 'official' update. The only reason the update hasn't been rolled out properly is because leaf is still fighting with the network providers to have the OTA update not cost the consumer any money.