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I've been keeping an eye on this topic too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1967859&page=95
(sorry - I hope it's OK to cross-link. If not, please remove it).
Somebody has cited on there that it's being rolled out today, but gradually.
TBH, I can't wait for a new version, but ICS works just fine for now. Yes, HTC could communicate better, but when you're developing new tech, absolute deadlines are nigh on impossible. It is a little annoying that it's available on the newer flagship, but everything I've got works (although video is a little jittery).
Of course people have custom ROMs that are available now. The one I installed on my Desire never did fully work either. Fine if you want to install them yourself, I can't be doing with that right now. I've seen some, and they're great. Not for me though.
I'm in the camp that would rather have something right than something now, as frustrating as it may be.
Also, it would be silly to expect a major update to be available to everybody immediately. Their servers would fry, we'd get failed downloads, and they'd end up with a load of problems that nobody needs. They're not Microsoft, or Google.
The update will be here, and hopefully quite soon for a majority of us. It does make me laugh when post that they're putting their handset up for sale because of a delay in updates. And a little bit sad that people feel that entitled and get that worked up about it.
Fingers crossed though.
(sorry - I hope it's OK to cross-link. If not, please remove it).
Somebody has cited on there that it's being rolled out today, but gradually.
TBH, I can't wait for a new version, but ICS works just fine for now. Yes, HTC could communicate better, but when you're developing new tech, absolute deadlines are nigh on impossible. It is a little annoying that it's available on the newer flagship, but everything I've got works (although video is a little jittery).
Of course people have custom ROMs that are available now. The one I installed on my Desire never did fully work either. Fine if you want to install them yourself, I can't be doing with that right now. I've seen some, and they're great. Not for me though.
I'm in the camp that would rather have something right than something now, as frustrating as it may be.
Also, it would be silly to expect a major update to be available to everybody immediately. Their servers would fry, we'd get failed downloads, and they'd end up with a load of problems that nobody needs. They're not Microsoft, or Google.
The update will be here, and hopefully quite soon for a majority of us. It does make me laugh when post that they're putting their handset up for sale because of a delay in updates. And a little bit sad that people feel that entitled and get that worked up about it.
Fingers crossed though.
I'm itching to get the update now. Got a brand new shiny Nexus 7 on Saturday and 10 mins out of the box updated it to JB 4.2 but the quick play I had on 4.1 was great although 4.2 on Nexus is fantastic. Google Now is great I will settle for 4.1 on my One X. I want it now on my HTC One X. PLEASE 
nfrogers08
Newbie
What is carphone warehouse? If my phone came from there would that mean I got a refurb? I had to make a claim through asurion and I just got my replacement that costs me 200$ a few days ago. It came in an official box like its brand new though?
A phone shop in the UK.
Your CID generally denotes what carrier your phone is made to be used with. I'm presuming Toby thought cwh meant Carphone Warehouse.
Trollatoppan
Well-Known Member
We should be "lucky" if we get it in 2012...
vercingetorix
Newbie
As a longterm user of HTC products I'm disappointed by this latest rollout. I know th
vercingetorix
Newbie
I've had a bit of a go at HTC UK on Twitter ,anyway they assure me it will be very soon and worth waiting for . I told them to stop entertaining pop hasbeens that are pushing their products and concentrate on th
Mr roley mole
Newbie
Pop hasbeens lol. But seriously the sheer audacity that they will not comment officially on this is unbelievable.
They're in a lose-lose situation.
Don't give a specific release date - User base in uproar
Give a specific release date, can't meet it for technical reasons - User base in uproar
Not being specific is a safety net, they'd look much worse if they said it will be here by XXX and they didn't make it.
GuitarG20
Clueless Senior Member
I seriously doubt that, since the 4.2 source was released less than a month ago... they haven't had time to throw sense on top of it yet.
Mr roley mole
Newbie
As a well established company they should have the initiative to release an official statement outlining any issues they are having rather than keeping us all in the dark unless we probe them through twitter.
Still no excuses, they are a large company and should be able to give people who buy their products this info, as they say, "its not rocket science"
vercingetorix
Newbie
It's poor customer service if nothing else. Th
Predicting development deadlines is a bit like saying when it's going to rain next. You could have a fair guess that gets more accurate the closer you get, but you'll never know for sure until your head's wet.
I'd hate to be in HTC's shoes, who are essentially being accused of lying (the evidence of which I interpreted differently), mis-communication (if I were to contact any customer support ten times with a technical query, I reckon I'd get ten different answers), and poor planning (as mentioned, damned if you do and don't).
Samsung have JB, and it's buggy. I'd rather wait, thank you. How long? As long as it takes (within reason). How long will that be? I'll let you know when I've done it. How much will that cost me? Oh, nothing.
If they release a sub-standard version today, the technical implications are going to cost much more to rectify than if we all waited a little longer and got the job done properly in the first place.
Sure, they could possibly communicate more, but they don't. And that won't make a difference to the release date.
I'm in the wearing out the update button camp, but I also appreciate that we are a very small percentage of users, the rest of which are more than happy with their fully functioning HOX running ICS. No matter what any large company does, they're always going to get people with issues.
I'd hate to be in HTC's shoes, who are essentially being accused of lying (the evidence of which I interpreted differently), mis-communication (if I were to contact any customer support ten times with a technical query, I reckon I'd get ten different answers), and poor planning (as mentioned, damned if you do and don't).
Samsung have JB, and it's buggy. I'd rather wait, thank you. How long? As long as it takes (within reason). How long will that be? I'll let you know when I've done it. How much will that cost me? Oh, nothing.
If they release a sub-standard version today, the technical implications are going to cost much more to rectify than if we all waited a little longer and got the job done properly in the first place.
Sure, they could possibly communicate more, but they don't. And that won't make a difference to the release date.
I'm in the wearing out the update button camp, but I also appreciate that we are a very small percentage of users, the rest of which are more than happy with their fully functioning HOX running ICS. No matter what any large company does, they're always going to get people with issues.
Wilkas
Android Enthusiast
I agree with this but there is another way. A company called Beamdog is working on enhancing an old loved game called Baldurs Gate, the head guy posts on twitter all the time saying what has been done, what worked and what totally failed and had to be redone.. it gives you a sense of involvement and they never promise anything.. just keep you in the loop and it was great PR.
I honestly think it wouldn't be too hard for all mobile phone companies to do this too regarding updates, no promises on dates just a quick tweet every now and then saying what they are up to would stop a lot of the negative feeling towards them. It's not gonna happen though but we can dream
anoniemouse
Android Expert
Nice idea but can you really see any phone manufacturer ever doing that, i get the impression its easier for them to waffle with vague answers.
razvan06
Android Enthusiast
Uhm ... as "one" previously said : "it only answers specific questions" ...so : Ask the right questions !