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new update 1.29.401.11

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Just came across this, looks like screen flickering will be resolved ( haven't noticed any on mine though) but good to know that HTC are getting on top of some of the problems.

Shaun
 
HTC already confirmed screen flicker would not be solved in this update but they are working on it for a future update.

Was discussed on XDA
 
Dudditz said:
HTC already confirmed screen flicker would not be solved in this update but they are working on it for a future update.

Was discussed on XDA
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This is off the site i posted above:

The flickering of the display is not resolved immediately after performing the update. The voltage is gradually correct polarity. The correction can take depending on the use of up to 14 days. To speed up the process, you can disable the timeout and adjust the display brightness temporarily to 100%. The process takes only a few hours then.

Could be promising.

Shaun
 
shaunuk said:
This is off the site i posted above:

The flickering of the display is not resolved immediately after performing the update. The voltage is gradually correct polarity. The correction can take depending on the use of up to 14 days. To speed up the process, you can disable the timeout and adjust the display brightness temporarily to 100%. The process takes only a few hours then.

Could be promising.

Shaun
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Farnsbarns on XDA is in contact with someone inside HTC and been discussing the issue with him.

Update - 2 May...

Just had a call from Robert Collins at HTC. Apparently they know what's causing it and are working on a fix. 1.29 is not an attempt at fixing the flicker but another update is coming soon. I let them know about the Mandarin or Cantonese text in the French locale in 1.29 yesterday (posted by Simone on here) and they have passed this on for correction. I also mentioned the rapid fluctuation in CPU frequency when the ONDEMAND governor is used and they ate looking at that too.

They will let me know when there is more to tell.

As far as updates go, I have returned my branded Tmo device and gone for an unbranded device. Tmo said to me to expect 1.28 by the end of May, where that leaves Tmo branded owners for 1.29 and beyond I don't know but it seems pretty hopeless for Tmo owners right now. I would personally return any device eligible for return to Tmo, then walk into carphone warehouse and they'll match what ever deal you were on with Tmo and give you an unbranded phone. I should add that this last part is my advice and is not something HTC have said.
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Thread is here;

[UPDATE FROM HTC 2 May] Screen Flicker - A pledge from HTC - xda-developers

Just passing on what I read.

Edit - Just noticed it .11, previous was .08 I think.

In that case fingers crossed, although mines appears to have stopped itself so not too worried...
 
shaunuk said:
This is off the site i posted above:

The flickering of the display is not resolved immediately after performing the update. The voltage is gradually correct polarity. The correction can take depending on the use of up to 14 days. To speed up the process, you can disable the timeout and adjust the display brightness temporarily to 100%. The process takes only a few hours then.

Could be promising.

Shaun
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Strange thing is.... i have 2 HTC One X.

One is working flawless, and has since the day i bought it
the other one has flickering when dialing (red light around the screen when dialing)

How can a software update fix a problem that only SOME phones have ? If it was a software problem, wouldent ALL the phones suffer from the same problem ?

Reason i ask, is that i was planing to take the one that flickers and send it to the shop and get i fixed..... but if its a "software problem" then the will just return i to me again..... or is im missing something ?
 
Im starting to feel kinda sorry for all those who still didn't get the earlier update.. But mine (sim-free/non-branded) just got a fresh OTA update :)

Here's what mates at XDA have found out about the update so far:
- New HBOOT: 0.95, New Radio: 1.1204.105.14, Kernel version: 2.6.39.4-gc9932b1
- A german site (android-hilfe.de) is claiming any screen flickering should resolve itself within two weeks of using this update, apparently some voltage values were changed in the update. They report you're able to speed up this process by manually setting brightness to 100%.
- Some are reporting much less screen flickering right after installing the update
- The SD card storage issue (disappearing empty disk space) appears resolved for some
- The bug that caused taiwanese text to be shown on the task management screen in the french locale has been resolved
- Wifi issues (related to both signal strength and wifi seemingly disabling itself) a lot of us are suffering by have unfortunately not been resolved
- Battery reporting (or calibration) is reported to be affected by the update in some way or the other
- Multitasking improved; most apps, including the browser, now stay open after having been sent to background
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Or you can download the update manually - http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_ENDEAVOR_...1.29.401.7_release_260531wph94aed1on40sq5.zip - , but this requires root i think.. Look for more info at XDA forums - One X General - xda-developers :)
 
El Presidente said:
There's another update (1.32.401.00) on the way apparently: HTC Update: Version 1.32.401.00 | HTC One X

If that's the case, top marks to HTC for attempting to fix the issues so quickly.
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I have used google translate to translate the above:

Hello dear readers,

We've had whispered a message that soon a new firmware version is what will carry the following revision: "1.32.401.00". Download and changelog are not there yet. If available, you can download the update here: 1.32.401.00 firmware update download (link will be updated as available on the HTC server!)



Well, what could be included in improvements / bug fixes?

Improved battery performance
It is clear that new and new radio ROM HBOOT
Tegra 3 fixes
The data will be fixed to determine who does not know what I mean, CLICK.
Other small fixes that we'll only see the changelog ...

Sincerely,

htc-one x.de team
 
looks like update 1.32.401.00 might finally put the tegra 3 power management software in the right place.

or has this already been done and i missed it...
 
Netherdragon said:
looks like update 1.32.401.00 might finally put the tegra 3 power management software in the right place.

or has this already been done and i missed it...
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Didn't HTC & Mike1986 confirm that there wasn't actually an issue with the Tegra power management stuff? It was just tech sites claiming there were issues?
 
Just downloaded and installed 1.29.401.7 here in the UK on my unbranded one X on orange network.

Haven't noticed any differences yet but only had it about an hour, plus to be honest I have had no problems since day one (touch wood).
 
Well that was a much shorter wait than the last update... Storage issue fix was what I was waiting for and I wasn't disappointed 7gbs returned :D
 
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