HTC DHD and Android 2.4 - Desire HD General

Does anyone knows if the DHD will get the Android 2.4???
As I read 2.4 will be like 2.3 in general lines...
So I was wondering if it could be possible or HTC starts to behaves like Motorola how doesn't yet unlocked the Milestone's bootloader???
Will HTC lock the phone when release the 2.3 update or HTC will follow the excellent policy to give the sources to developers???
If anyone knows to answer my questions cause I am confused with all these I am reading about HTC locks the latest update...

We haven't even got 2.3 yet. Be patient.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD.

Hmm how many versions up did the original Desire go up throughout its lifecycle so far?
I believe this would be a good indicator as to what to expect from DHD itself.
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Went from éclair to froyo 2.2, with the latest update dating a couple of weeks only.
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Don't forget guys that the desire was almost the same with nexus one...
The thing I am actually asking is if anyone have any information if HTC changing policy about unlocking it's devices... If HTC in future will release updates that could not be possible to root to have costum ROMs etc...
As Motorola made with Milestone that never unlocked the bootloader or kernel...
That is what i'm asking in first post...
Because I think since now HTC encourage developers with the policy that followed...

These posts make me laugh, really laugh)
JD

Glad you have good time with our posts...

kalagas said:
Don't forget guys that the desire was almost the same with nexus one...
The thing I am actually asking is if anyone have any information if HTC changing policy about unlocking it's devices... If HTC in future will release updates that could not be possible to root to have costum ROMs etc...
As Motorola made with Milestone that never unlocked the bootloader or kernel...
That is what i'm asking in first post...
Because I think since now HTC encourage developers with the policy that followed...
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the DHD is NAND locked, to prevent malicious software fiddling with the /system folder, we have root on older firmware through an exploit, HTC have fixed this exploit on subsequent updates, now you have to downgrade to ROOT, i would expect HTC to make it harder in future to downgrade thus protecting more devices from the exploit. That is not a change in behaviour we have root because people chose to exploit a weak link in the armour, I expect that to continue as well

We haven't got 2.3 yet.
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[Q] Wildfire Android Updates and Rooting?

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Hi,
No in depth answer required, if I wanted one I would go to the development page.
I was just wondering what people know about Official Android Updates coming to the Wildfire? When? Which version?
And also any news on the Roots for more recent versions (2.2.1) for the Wildfire? How is the unrEVOked team getting on?
Only time will tell.... I was just catching up on the latest news!
Cheers in Advanced for any decent answers.
th3ant
1: Official updates coming to the WIldfire - Probably never. 2.2.1 is all they will stop at. While there is no news page that will confirm or deny this, this is the general consensus, and more so, because the Wildfire S is now released.
2: Root for 2.2.1 - Nothing announced yet, no ETA for release. Nothing to do except wait.
HTC said in official news that Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread with HTC Sense will be released only for desire series. But considering Google should optimize their build for processors slower than 800mhz, there is still a hope. Well, all we can expect a custom ROM of Android 2.3 with HTC Sense.
And no ETA on root of 2.2 froyo yet, I am also looking for the same. I'm sure there will be a sticky once it is out.
Thanks.
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Desire Z - Gingerbread Update in Summer 2011

I know many people like myself love custom Rom, however I just wanted to let people know that I have asked HTC support about the stock update to gingerbread and they replied:
Hi Lee,
We are excited to announce that (Use relevant phones from below) will receive the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update in summer 2011. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to the update availability.
Desire HD, Desire Z, Desire, Evo, Evo Shift, MyTouch 4G, G2, Thunderbolt, Incredible-S, Incredible-S VZW
I hope this is of help anyone on the XDA forums that are interested.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
leehopley said:
I know many people like myself love custom Rom, however I just wanted to let people know that I have asked HTC support about the stock update to gingerbread and they replied:
Hi Lee,
We are excited to announce that (Use relevant phones from below) will receive the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update in summer 2011. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to the update availability.
Desire HD, Desire Z, Desire, Evo, Evo Shift, MyTouch 4G, G2, Thunderbolt, Incredible-S, Incredible-S VZW
I hope this is of help anyone on the XDA forums that are interested.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
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This is the first time I've read about the G2 getting it as well. If it's true, then it's great news that we aren't being neglected.
Yeah i thought that at first matey
but those are HTC's exact words so it must be official
i cant wait... i do like custom roms but having an update that will be stock gingerbread to work off will be great. if the devs can get it rooted and s-off and maybe remove some of the rubbish we dont need then we will have a clean, rooted reliable stock rom which will be great... although as its stock it may need a few bug fixes but generally it should be pretty stable
You know, I just emailed HTC about the G2 the other day and the guy basically replied that they give updates based in carrier request, and they had not yet received an update request from t-mobile for the g2 as of this weekend.
So either my guy had no idea what her was talking about, or your guy is lying.
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really mate?
oh right well i hope it is coming to Desire Z and G2
that list is exactly what i have in my email.
i might question HTC support about the matter, just to see what they have to say, with they had a page which they posted future rom updates, it would make it a lot more easier and exciting lol

HTC Official ICS Update List, No Desire Z

http://blog.htc.com/2012/03/ics/
I woke up in the morning with this news. I have to say that I was very disappointed. Even though I anticipated that HTC won't release an official ICS update for the Desire Z, this news still took a toll on me :-(
now all we can hope for is a better port from the devs (there're already good ICS ROMs for the Desire Z, the Icecream JIBwich ROM I am using is already much better than stock GB, but I do want to have a better camera driver)
well, for anyone who still hopes, at the very least, HTC haven't said that they won't upgrade the Desire Z, and there's still this petition
http://www.change.org/petitions/htc-release-an-android-4-0-update-for-the-htc-desire-z
Another thread about a petition?
no, I about the official upgrade list. In my opinion, the petition is one of the reasons HTC should NOT upgrade the Desire Z, if you look at the petition count.....
Desire hd is getting it so we are fine.
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KyraOfFire said:
no, I about the official upgrade list. In my opinion, the petition is one of the reasons HTC should NOT upgrade the Desire Z, if you look at the petition count.....
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Then i misunderstood it. But to get back at a quote you say in your op. HTC never said that the DZ wont be getting the upgrade, there is always a chance of getting it. Unless you got source on that.
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!!IMPORTANT!!
A fellow dutch user pointed me to this link, if you guys all could be so friendly to sign that petition and than maybe we will get us a official version of ICS for our Desire Z!
So please go to the link guys, you're doing us all a favor! I want to see the counter at atleast 1000 tomorrow morning (Amsterdam time)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493365
guys please sign here
jijus said:
!!IMPORTANT!!
A fellow dutch user pointed me to this link, if you guys all could be so friendly to sign that petition and than maybe we will get us a official version of ICS for our Desire Z!
So please go to the link guys, you're doing us all a favor! I want to see the counter at atleast 1000 tomorrow morning (Amsterdam time)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493365
guys please sign here
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Dude that link is already in this thread and plenty others
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just signed it. come on people there should be more of us?? shouldn't there???
KyraOfFire said:
http://blog.htc.com/2012/03/ics/
I woke up in the morning with this news. I have to say that I was very disappointed. Even though I anticipated that HTC won't release an official ICS update for the Desire Z, this news still took a toll on me :-(
now all we can hope for is a better port from the devs (there're already good ICS ROMs for the Desire Z, the Icecream JIBwich ROM I am using is already much better than stock GB, but I do want to have a better camera driver)
well, for anyone who still hopes, at the very least, HTC haven't said that they won't upgrade the Desire Z, and there's still this petition
http://www.change.org/petitions/htc-release-an-android-4-0-update-for-the-htc-desire-z
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Thats the same list from months ago nothing changed, HTC said this is the 'first' list of devices rolling out there will Be ANOTHER!
KyraOfFire said:
http://blog.htc.com/2012/03/ics/
I woke up in the morning with this news. I have to say that I was very disappointed. Even though I anticipated that HTC won't release an official ICS update for the Desire Z, this news still took a toll on me :-(
now all we can hope for is a better port from the devs (there're already good ICS ROMs for the Desire Z, the Icecream JIBwich ROM I am using is already much better than stock GB, but I do want to have a better camera driver)
well, for anyone who still hopes, at the very least, HTC haven't said that they won't upgrade the Desire Z, and there's still this petition
http://www.change.org/petitions/htc-release-an-android-4-0-update-for-the-htc-desire-z
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Dude calm down! it's just the first wave. I'm pretty sure HTC going to update our device later on. if not we still have CM9, Virtuous.. ect.
I think we will get it in the second wave imo
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I think the second wave has already been announced. It included the Desire HD and the Desire S. I might be wrong though.
crestofawave said:
I think the second wave has already been announced. It included the Desire HD and the Desire S. I might be wrong though.
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Those devices are in the first wave, no second wave has been announced.
I hope we get an update soon.
Most of my friend with different HTC models get the update. I have the desire z and i got nothing up to now, except 2.3.3 last year.
Remember, HTC has never said that they've finalized the list of devices to be upgraded. We still might get it, we may not. Besides, enough phones will be upgraded to give us a 100% working ICS rom anyway from CyanogenMod and others.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2
charisk123 said:
Most of my friend with different HTC models get the update. I have the desire z and i got nothing up to now, except 2.3.3 last year.
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Yeah, well, our phones are pretty old, two years now. Most companies rather just spend their money pushing their new line of phones instead. I use the Andromadus ROM and it works very well, running ICS 4.0.3
From the CyanogenMod Q&A
Q: [Device with less than 512mb RAM shipped] gets CyanogenMod 9?
A: No
JDogg1329 said:
From the CyanogenMod Q&A
Q: [Device with less than 512mb RAM shipped] gets CyanogenMod 9?
A: No
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You don't need to use CyanogenMod 9 to have ICS. And HTC Vision is listed with 512MB RAM anyways.
I am about to give up on cm9 and go backwards. I want a 1.6 super d rom from my g1 on my g2. Hell I might go back to eclair if I could, just to flash something different. ...
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It is possible to port old roms but really... maybe I'm in the minority but there are so many roms to choose from on the g2 why are so many people hung up on needing a solid ics build. I get it the latest is the greatest but what more are you really going to get out of it? Plenty of amazing aosp, cyanogen based and sense roms out here that work amazing, how can anyone be so unsatisfied to want to go back to a donut rom?
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HTC Kills Desire HD Ice Cream Sandwich Update Plans?

It’s been nearly two years since HTC first announced the Desire HD, making it a proper dinosaur in the smartphone world. Despite its age, the manufacturer had been planning to give the smartphone a fresh new start with an Ice Cream Sandwich update. At least, that was the plan, but now it seems that HTC may have reversed course, and the Desire HD won’t be seeing an official ICS release, after all.
Back in May, we saw a list of which HTC models were due their ICS updates, and when; the Desire HD fell in the July-August range. We’d assume that was still the case, were it not for Canadian carrier Telus updating its own list of future software releases, noting that the Desire HD’s Ice Cream Sandwich release is now canceled. According to the carrier, “HTC has [canceled] the HTC Desire HD ICS upgrade due to poor device performance during testing.”
That’s a little surprising, because even with just a single-core 1GHz Snapdragon, the phone’s 768MB of RAM sounds sufficient for ICS operation, even if it might be a little pokey in spots. Apparently HTC just felt that the performance issues were too great to ignore; maybe Sense simply got in the way too much.
We haven’t heard any update from HTC itself on the Desire HD’s prospects, but if this really is the case in Canada, we can’t imagine things will be different elsewhere.
Source: Telus (PDF)
Via: MobileSyrup
Are you kidding me? If you really had to post a thread about this, you could have posted it in general. Not in the development section.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda app-developers app
First of all, wrong section.
Second of all, you'll notice that their source is actually from an XDA thread, this one. (And seeing that the linked page is the one that contains my post I guess I'm the source )
However, an XDA user contacted HTC on their Facebook page (link to post) and got the following answer:
Tom - volunteer helper said:
HTC are not cancelling their upgrade to ICS for the Desire HD as far as we know. If Telus have done this, it's unilateral on their part.
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That's mentioned in the thread linked above, and that thread also contains an email reply that a different user received after emailing HTC's support and the email said that the update is still happening.
My guess is that HTC were hoping to get the upgrade ready by now, they got issues so they postponed the release, and some kind of miscommunication happened between them and Telus.
Either way, we're still in the first quarter of the time range HTC gave for the upgrade. So unless HTC makes an official statement that there won't be a release, then there's no reason to despair.
i wanted to share this with you all
so ppl can talk about it
we are here to inform and help each other
if this is not the proper place im sorry
i hope this is BS
we all want to see something more in this device
elmanortega said:
It’s been nearly two years since HTC first announced the Desire HD, making it a proper dinosaur in the smartphone world. Despite its age, the manufacturer had been planning to give the smartphone a fresh new start with an Ice Cream Sandwich update. At least, that was the plan, but now it seems that HTC may have reversed course, and the Desire HD won’t be seeing an official ICS release, after all.
Back in May, we saw a list of which HTC models were due their ICS updates, and when; the Desire HD fell in the July-August range. We’d assume that was still the case, were it not for Canadian carrier Telus updating its own list of future software releases, noting that the Desire HD’s Ice Cream Sandwich release is now canceled. According to the carrier, “HTC has [canceled] the HTC Desire HD ICS upgrade due to poor device performance during testing.”
That’s a little surprising, because even with just a single-core 1GHz Snapdragon, the phone’s 768MB of RAM sounds sufficient for ICS operation, even if it might be a little pokey in spots. Apparently HTC just felt that the performance issues were too great to ignore; maybe Sense simply got in the way too much.
We haven’t heard any update from HTC itself on the Desire HD’s prospects, but if this really is the case in Canada, we can’t imagine things will be different elsewhere.
Source: Telus (PDF)
Via: MobileSyrup
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Its not being cancel check this link http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/software-update-weekly-wrap-04072012/
very nice thanks for the link
toysoldierq said:
Its not being cancel check this link http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/software-update-weekly-wrap-04072012/
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You should quote the 11072012.
http://blog.vodafone.com.au/blog/software-update-weekly-wrap-11072012/
Who knows the one of 18072012?
Also today, Telus launched the One X. Hmmm.
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Sorry to be slightly off topic, but HTC never mentioned the Inspire 4G to get Ice Cream Sandwich, despite it being the AT&T version of the Desire HD.
Do you think the Inspire will get ICS?
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gagdude said:
Sorry to be slightly off topic, but HTC never mentioned the Inspire 4G to get Ice Cream Sandwich, despite it being the AT&T version of the Desire HD.
Do you think the Inspire will get ICS?
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HTC, unfortunately, has no control over the devices chosen to get an upgrade. HTC may make software that is for a device, but the carrier may say no. Sadly, ATT has deemed the Inspire to be End-Of-Line, and will receive no future updates. GB was the last, and final update.
if the new Desire C can run ICS and new Sense on a measly 600Mhz processor, the desire HD certainly can too
Android 4 Life
Desire HD will get ICS, if the Incredible S with the exact same specs is getting it too, then it would be trivial for HTC to do the same for the DHD.
HTC_Phone said:
HTC, unfortunately, has no control over the devices chosen to get an upgrade. HTC may make software that is for a device, but the carrier may say no. Sadly, ATT has deemed the Inspire to be End-Of-Line, and will receive no future updates. GB was the last, and final update.
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Well I can understand HTC Inspire will don't get ICS, but what's app with Desire HD?
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one I do not believe Telus will not upgrade it. If they do not, I will be organizing a petition against them plus they will be getting some nasty phone calls. Plus I have a neighbour that works for Telus (but does not work in mobile) but I will ask him for help with this also.
There is no reason for the Telus Desire HD not to get it, it is not at the end of life, so there should be no reason. I think someone at Telus posted this because they know we are all waiting for it
Also shouldn't this be in general, and not development
Edit: I can not even see the phone on Telus site anymore (does this mean end of life)
Some interesting info
here
Useless ,pointless ,jumping the gun thread ,should be closed
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atrako1973 said:
Useless ,pointless ,jumping the gun thread ,should be closed
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^^-Couldn't agree more
Idiots, root your damned phone and unbrand it; then you'll get official ICS!
Sent from my Desire HD using Swype beta for Android!
Settler down drunk guy in the corner. Official rom = better cooked roms, working camera etc.
GuyInTheCorner said:
^^-Couldn't agree more
Idiots, root your damned phone and unbrand it; then you'll get official ICS!
Sent from my Desire HD using Swype beta for Android!
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whistlerGreg said:
Settler down drunk guy in the corner. Official rom = better cooked roms, working camera etc.
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Yeah, kinda raging at people who're getting all pissy about it. Look on the official site and you'll see it says that by the end of August we'll have ICS w/ Sense
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Is there maybe a chance that we get Jelly Bean immediately instead of ICS?
or other question, if vodafone got the rom from HTC already so vodafone can customize it, shouldnt there be the original HTC rom already be available?

Android 4.3 rumor

Hi all,
i read this :
http://htc.hdblog.it/2013/05/30/and...rtphone-htc-candidati-allaggiornamento-rumor/
It's a fake?
No, It is TOTALLY FAKE.
list says NO to provide updates to Incredible S(Sense 3.6 Android 4.0.4), even One S(4.1), Desire X(4.0.4), Desire Z
Incredible S has same chip, screen resolution as DHD,
One S is mid-range 2012 branched between S3 and S4 chips. One S with S3 recivied update later than S4.
not on the list however, One V is low-end 2012 phone has same chip, screen resolution as DHD. still on Android 4.0.3 only in One series.
They vevn cancelled ICS for DHD during testing phase, ediited their promise after 5 months.(August 2012, 21 months since release) made DHD remain on 2.3.5 Gingerbread, EOLed without further support
I think this list is fake.
Don't wait for update. go out and get something new.
thanks to devs, have plenty of 4.0.3 ROMs. even 4.1, 4.2 but NEXUS experience
TalkAndroid has shown this as well from Source:Technosamigos.com, but I highly doubt it is legit!! Can always hope tho!!
We should get 4.3, but not with Sense and not officially, lol.
I myself can actualy not be bothered with what HTC does next for the DHD.
I waited all this time and stil have no official android 4, there's no hope anymore.
But you gotta love XDA and its members. As i have now a DHD with Android 4.2 and it runs flawlesly. Something HTC could not do.
(So let's just hurry with that Galaxy Note 3 so i don't have to deal with HTC anymore. )
The dhd appeared on some list of devices that would get the 4.1 update. So no, I really don't think it's going to happen. And basically I don't care because I have moved to a custom rom.
Still interested how the new Sense looks, never seen anything newer than what came with dhd stock rom.
HTC Ditched the DHD for ICS so when it comes to Android 4.3 i very much doubt it will come from HTC maybe the XDA Community but not HTC.
Who needs a 4.3 update from HTC anyway with so many flawless custom roms for the desire HD running 4.x.x
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Fake!!
Dude! there is no question arises that HTC will provide the office 4.3 update to our HTC desire HD.
and who cares if HTC provides an update or not. We have rooted our Desire HD and can flash any ROMs which are stable and giving the best result! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/good.gif
I wonder if its worth changing to 4.3 when it comes out, when I first switched to the 4.2.2 there were so many bugs and compatibility issues
Do you guys realize that what you are talking about has already been discussed when we had the 4.1 rumor and the ics fiasco?
Sent from a dream.
Cool story bro 4.3 for this old device, our end of support has already finished and also it is marked by HTC as "discontinued"
Why is the hero on the list (totally irrevelant to be on the list.) , and why isn't the sensation on the list.
They may be forgivening for the ics scandal but as I know HTC ; I highly doubt this with their marketing technique of not giving updates.
Also when did rumours become popular? It's not even a reliable source (ie the 4.1 and 4.2 list)
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It's definately not true. I contacted HTC directly and asked them directly and got this reply:
Dear xxxx xxxxxx,
Thank you for contacting HTC regarding your handset.
My name is Katrine and I am a Technical Support Agent for the HTC Written Team.
The HTC Desire HD will not be upgraded from Android 2.3.5. The phone did not receive the Android 4 update, and nor did it receive the android 4.1 update. It will not be receiving the Android 4.2.2 update either unfortunately. The HTC desire HD will not receive any further updates, as we have discovered that the phone is running best on Android 2.3.5.
The phone simply does not have the required hardware specifications to run smoothly, quickly and efficiently on higher updates.
I do apologize for the inconvenience, and I do understand your frustration.
Should you require additional support please reply using the link below and confirm the following details.
Full Name:
Address:
Contact Numbers:
IMEI (Found by dialling *#06# from your keypad or in the back of your phone):
To let me know I have successfully answered your query, please follow the link below to close your enquiry, you will have the opportunity to leave feedback about your experience contacting me today.
Let me know if I have successfully answered your question, please click here to complete this.
To send a reply to this message, please click here.
Sincerely,
Katrine
HTC
Want to see what others are saying? Have a question to ask other HTC fans?
Obviously NO ONE at HTC know about xda developers and all the wonderful roms greater than 2.3.5 that run smoothly & crash less often than stock unrooted os. Very sad indeed.
I think we all know the true reason no more updates without me saying it...
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For HTC It's all about the money.
Even though XDA has extended the life of my Desire HD considerably, I will never buy an HTC phone again simply because they went back on their promise.
Not to mention that the Galaxy S4 does indeed look like an amazing phone...
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda app-developers app
I heard a rumor that they will be releasing android 5.0 for the dhd......
RedInuYasha said:
Even though XDA has extended the life of my Desire HD considerably, I will never buy an HTC phone again simply because they went back on their promise.
Not to mention that the Galaxy S4 does indeed look like an amazing phone...
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda app-developers app
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They only went back on the update after realizing they'd have to reformat the data and system partitions which would piss off a lot of inexperienced customers. I doubt you can keep your word as often as you'd think, I hope your friends and family are more forgiving than you.
They're canceling on the One S too: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/HTC-One-S-Outdated-Updates,23376.html.
bananagranola said:
They're canceling on the One S too: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/HTC-One-S-Outdated-Updates,23376.html.
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Ho ho.. Great..... Job HTC...
You are proving once again.... :what:
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