HTC Gingerbread update.

[Bedroom Eyes]

I'm new to the whole smartphone thing, just bought my DHD a few days ago and I'm running the stock system that came with the phone, what's the benefit of updating to the new version?

 

[abhineetkundu]

This is the reply from VODAFONE AU as of yesterday 10-05-11. shucks you vodafone au



P.S. Sorry for the attachment, noob alert thats the only way i figured how to add pics to a forum

 

[dijon]

I got tired of waiting so I updated my phone manually using the RUU file here:

Download: HTC Desire HD Gingerbread - Android Root Guides, Reviews, Tablets

Note for anyone trying this: This removed all my user data and apps from the phone (but not SD card) during the update, so its not for people with loads of customisations! You need to have HTC sync installed for the update to communicate with the phone.

Initial thoughts are that GB is definitely quicker in some areas than Froyo, but scrolling menus can be choppy. It took a reboot once the update had finished and I put all my accounts back in, before everything worked again as before.

Also, Android market automatically downloaded all my apps again (paid and free) so I didn't have to. Obviously with lots of apps installing at once the phone can feel a little slow. I just put the phone down for half an hour and let it get on with it. Some apps that stored settings on the SD card picked up their settings OK.

Having said all that, there's no 'OMFG' moment with 2.3.3, so I doubt I'll be manually updating again in future (until I go to a custom ROM anyway!)

 

[Nybras]

Why is Australia saying 2.3.4???

Twitter / Vodafone Australia: @nandihno For the HTC Desi ...

Hopefully this is the reason for our delay (i doubt it though)

 

[azzywazzy]

got email from htc saying today is the final rollout day and that i would be pushed the update

 

[DannyR2811]

Speaking to Olga at HTC asking about my phone..

Olga: Hi Danny, thank you for contacting HTC Support, I’m looking in to your query now.

Olga: Could you please provide your serial number or the IMEI number (dial *#06# on the phone) and i will check if your device is branded or not.

Danny: 3********** is the devices IMEI number

Olga: Thank you, one moment please.

Olga: As i can see you have an unbranded Desire HD.

Olga: We are pleased to inform you that the 2.3 (Gingerbread) update has been released for the Desire HD. To check if the update is available for your handset go MENU - SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATES - CHECK NOW. If the update is not found just try again in a few days.

Danny: Should I check every few days then?

Olga: You can do if you like, you can check as many times as you wish, currently we are rolling out the update to over 30,000 devices each day so please bear with us while it gets to you.

 

[Mastakillahdmg]

Speaking to Olga at HTC asking about my phone..

Olga: Hi Danny, thank you for contacting HTC Support, I

 

[Nigredo]

Speaking to Olga at HTC asking about my phone..

Olga: Hi Danny, thank you for contacting HTC Support, I

 

[azzywazzy]

tell me if it works please

 

[DannyR2811]

Updated using RUU.

Android Version
2.3.3

HTC Sense Version
2.1

Baseband Version
13.56.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2

Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g0956377

Build Number
2.36.405.8

 

[Nigredo]

Updated using RUU.

Android Version
2.3.3

HTC Sense Version
2.1

Baseband Version
13.56.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2

Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g0956377

Build Number
2.36.405.8

You are unbranded, using O2 SIM, correct?

 

[DannyR2811]

You are unbranded, using O2 SIM, correct?

Correct, I've manually updated

 

[blearyboy]

I've also updated manually: I used a custom ROM though. I used the CoreDroid ROM (2.3.3 with Sense 2.1)

Excellent so far. All the joys of Gingerbread and Sense (which is my personal favourite UI) but I'm also rooted with no stock apps.

 

[azzywazzy]

how do you manually update ?

 

[DannyR2811]

how do you manually update ?

http://androidforums.com/htc-desire-hd/333590-ota-update.html

It has instructions and links in there.

 

[Nigredo]

http://androidforums.com/htc-desire-hd/333590-ota-update.html

It has instructions and links in there.

Where did you get it from?

 

[Mikelarry85]

Anyone on t-mobile uk got this update yet?

 

[DannyR2811]

Where did you get it from?

The RUU? Megaupload I think or Rapidshare.

In that thread is everything you need, I'm running it fine.

 

[bbqbeef]

Anyone on t-mobile uk got this update yet?

Im on T-mobile UK And nothing yet.

 

[DannyR2811]

From HTC UK Facebook.

Hey guys, firstly we want to thank you all for being so patient about the Gingerbread update. We’ve been pushing this really hard and are pleased to announce that we are aiming to have the HTC Gingerbread update for unlocked HTC Desire HD and HTC Incredible S models available on 16th May 2011. For those waiting for their specific operator update, rest assured that we’re working very closely with each operator to get this just right and will update you as soon as we possibly can. Once again, we really appreciate your support and patience on this.

Finally a date!

 

[BynoUK]

The 16th! I'm very curious as to why it's then considering Vodafone have been able to push it out.

 

[Nigredo]

From HTC UK Facebook.

Hey guys, firstly we want to thank you all for being so patient about the Gingerbread update. We

 

[Nybras]

The 16th! I'm very curious as to why it's then considering Vodafone have been able to push it out.

Me too!

 

[springy]

i wonder if they are making changes to the 2.36.405.8. That's the only reason why I haven't flash my ROM yet... If it has been delayed this long, they must be making changes to it...

 

[WigglesGRN]

The 16th! I'm very curious as to why it's then considering Vodafone have been able to push it out.

Voda did there testing with the rest of the eu ones so it was pushed when it was ready, the other UK networks were not ready then from what I remember don the HTC page