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HTC Dream to Australia (+cupcake info)

I am sure most already know this but HTC are releasing the HTC dream in Oz in a weeks time- not under T-mob (doesn't exist here), hence it is called the Dream and not G1!
Interesting write up here: http://apcmag.com/optus-to-sell-htc...4-per-month-with-500mb-of-data-up-to-182-.htm
the last 2 paragraphs are what made me happy:
"Nor does the Dream include Google’s ‘Cupcake’ update to the open-source OS. This means it still lacks an on-screen QWERTY keyboard (similar to those of the iPhone and BlackBerry Storm) and the turbo-charged WebKit-based browser with find and copy/paste features; nor does it support A2DP or ‘Bluetooth Stereo’.
A HTC spokesman said that the Cupcake update would make its way onto the Dream as an over-the-air update pushed out within the next few weeks, in the same timeframe as it was delivered to T-Mobile G1 users in the US."
so, there is a little hint on cupcake......

Would be interested to see how the IM work using optus firmware hopefully it uses data. I really hate using meebo in android...

No 1.6 from HTC for HERO?

Swedish android site swedroid.se published a little snippet from a members communication with HTC about 1.6 for HERO.
Dear HTC customer,
The Hero will not be receiving the Android 1.6 upgrade, it will however get the 2.0 one. Do note however that we do not have a confirmed release date for this upgrade, all I can recommend at the moment is that you keep yourself updated by visiting our website regularly as the latest information will be available to view from there.
Best regards,
HTC customer support team
HTC Corp. Global Service Division
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If we get 2.0 not to far from now I really won't miss 1.6 either really. Kernel sources + 2.0 in a not so distant future is acceptable if 1.6 is not released. Thoughts?

Really????
I was looking forward to the release of 1.6 for my Hero!
Ah well, roll on Android 2.0, Hopefully this will be very soon.

I wont miss 1.6, i'd rather get 2.0 and skip donut all together.
2.0 gets free google nav software

Hmm - i prefer small incremental updates.
2.0 will be atleast 2(?) months off?

maybe, i think by christmas...wouldn't that be nice

1.6 was a nice to have, but 2.0 looks like it's going to improve quite a few. Lets hope they get it out soon, looks like the Moto Droid is already running 2.0 - released Nov 6th.

kosmiq said:
Swedish android site swedroid.se published a little snippet from a members communication with HTC about 1.6 for HERO.
If we get 2.0 not to far from now I really won't miss 1.6 either really. Kernel sources + 2.0 in a not so distant future is acceptable if 1.6 is not released. Thoughts?
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Thx for this update. I was in contact with HTC via email recently (about 2 weeks) and at this time they told me they don't know yet if an updated ROM based on 1.6 will be released (and when).
Today I wrote them again regarding 2.0 (before I saw this thread), so I'll keep you up to date here as soon they get back to me ...

...then I waiting Android 2.0
Is good.

This is also confirmed on the HTC Twitter feed.. http://twitter.com/htc

is this going to be for gsm again and no cdma?!

First sign of Android 2.0 heading for HTC Sapphire?

So I stumbled across this and just thought to let you know.
Google released a new ADP (Android Development Phone) called the ADP2. ADP1 was basicly a HTC Dream (aka T-Mobile G1).
The new ADP2 is a HTC sapphire, meaning that its the new development tool.
Since the Sapphire is the new development phone does that mean that we will see a Android 2.0 for it?
I mean developers cant develope apps on an outdated Android platform...
Sry for my english I hope this was useful news...
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Official Android 2.x Sense UI for HTC Magic 32A

Anyone knows if 32a is getting 2.x? When will it be released......
updates:
With reference to This Thread
The HTC Magic will be upgradable to 2.1 by mid-year.
http://twitter.com/RogersHelps/status/10927130422
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Yes, by May 2010 we should all have it on our Magic (if HTC keeps up to its promises).

rawr. may seems so far now...

Per this link, it will be June or July by the time it makes it to the public. Maybe it'll leak before that time...
http://androidforums.com/rogers/52738-we-met-rogers-good.html

Got this off HTC Singapore Facebook Wall.
Dear XXX, the Hero Upgrade would be in May 2010. For Magic and Tattoo users, there would not be any upgrade. Please call our service hotline at 1800 238 7788 if you have queries. Cheers
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Hi XXX, as confirmed by our product manager, there will not be any andriod 2.1 update for Magic and Tattoo. So sorry if any of the teams had give you a wrong idea. My sincere apologies.
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What kind of service is this?
And do they know the difference between hero and magic is the camera..

He may have meant the magic 32b, which is not getting an update.

From what I know, Singapore's Magic is 32A... Oh well, hope he's referring to 32Bs...

Can anybody tell what version of sense is this?
http://www.noverca.it/shop-aggiorna-htc-magic-con-sense

This is what has been said: (coming straight from HTC, not from any official channels though, this has been posted on phandroid forums from a HTC rep. This agreement was started between HTC and Rogers)
By mid-year, HTC will issue an upgrade to Android 2.1, including the highly acclaimed HTC Sense experience for the HTC Magic.
However, due to certain limitations on the HTC Dream, the software path for the HTC Dream will be terminated after the next Android 1.5 update. While we regret not being able to offer the same updates to both devices, by bringing this upgrade to the HTC Magic, we are delivering the best solution possible given the situation at hand.
We also want to emphasize that the situation with HTC Dream and HTC Magic devices is true across markets, and is not limited to Canada. While “Google Experience” devices built on the same platform (like the T-Mobile G1) do have different upgrade paths – this is due to the use of a stock Android build, rather than a custom build used on the HTC Dream and HTC Magic.
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I wouldn't trust too much on facebook pages or HTC support channels.

dione1200 said:
Can anybody tell what version of sense is this?
http://www.noverca.it/shop-aggiorna-htc-magic-con-sense
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There's only one version of Sense for HTC Magic. Sense is just the framework, not the telephone firmware. As of now, officially, there's is only Android 1.5 with HTC Sense. The Android 2.1 release will include an updated version of the Sense user interface.
The picture looks like the theme is modified for the network supplier.

fregor said:
There's only one version of Sense for HTC Magic. Sense is just the framework, not the telephone firmware. As of now, officially, there's is only Android 1.5 with HTC Sense. The Android 2.1 release will include an updated version of the Sense user interface.
The picture looks like the theme is modified for the network supplier.
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Yes, that's what I meant. I wonder if it's 1.5 or 2.1

dione1200 said:
Yes, that's what I meant. I wonder if it's 1.5 or 2.1
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Then it's probably 1.5 since 2.1 isn't released yet.

android 2.x for htc tattoo, come or not???

HTC Tattoo To Be Upgraded to Android 2.1
12th March , 2010
HTC have confirmed that the HTC Tattoo will be upgraded to Android 2.1, which is the newest version of the Android operating system.
The current version running on the HTC Tattoo is version 1.6, which to be honest is really quite dated now so the update will be greatly appreciated.
The update to Android 2.1 will bring many benefits to the HTC Tattoo with the first being improved speed, reliability and efficiency across the whole platform. Additionally, you can have five home-screens on Android 2.1 , meaning you can have one for work, play, social networking and so on.
Android 2.1 also adds “Quick contact” functionality, which enables you to easily switch between address and social network contacts.
The HTC Tattoo has a 2.8 inch touch-screen, a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, FM radio and full 3G support. When we reviewed the HTC Tattoo here at 3G we concluded that “If you're hankering after an Android phone, this comes up with the goods for a (relatively) low price.”
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/March2010/HTC-Tattoo-To-Be-Upgraded-to-Android-2-l-3G.html

"Newest version"? LOL Haven't they heard of FroYo?

Would like to know from where this reporter dude got this information...

Someone on android forums has said they got a reply from HTC saying that the latest update was to prepare for a2.1 update. Don't know how much to read into that though...
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This is one of the 'brilliant' bits of journalism that sparked the Frandroid article.
Its all listed and discussed in the other much longer thread here on XDA.
In essence, it was a HTC customer support answer that was posted and discussed here and then ended up on Frandroid. All complete nonsense, as is that article above -- that piece above about Android 2.1 on the Tattoo shows a complete lack of knowledge about the Tattoo, they talk about 2.1 bringing five screens for f sake.
I would post all the links, but can't be bothered. The OP should have read the other three or four threads with the heading Android 2.1 that are right below this one.

laughingcavalier said:
Someone on android forums has said they got a reply from HTC saying that the latest update was to prepare for a2.1 update. Don't know how much to read into that though...
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The HTC Support person may be getting confused with the Hero update, they do that a lot ;-) as the announcements for the Hero did say it would be a minor ROM update at the begining of June followed by 2.1 later in June.
OR, us Tattoo owners could be in luck!
Somehow I don't think so though :-/

HTML:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/March2010/HTC-Tattoo-To-Be-Upgraded-to-Android-2-l-3G.html

nelenzi said:
HTML:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/March2010/HTC-Tattoo-To-Be-Upgraded-to-Android-2-l-3G.html
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Where is the sense in quoting the link??

Someone on android forums has said they got a reply from HTC saying that the latest update was to prepare for a2.1 update. Don't know how much to read
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The HTC Support person may be getting confused with the Hero update, they do that a lot ;-)
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Updated, this was the case...
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I don't who said him that but I hope that will true, even if we've got the 2.1 for when it will be release that is the question

HTC UK posted a ROM-upgrade. I hope the other country's get one as well:
Look at HTC.com and set your country: UK.
(I'm not allowed to post links in this post, because this is my first one)

look here read here
h--p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=692749
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i can't wait this 2.1!!!!