Hi,
In the past I have tried to get the most popular cutting edge phone come upgrade time. That time is fast approaching in March.
With the release of the new multi-core android superphones. Which device is the one that people think will be supported by developers the most on here?
Your thoughts? Thanks.
none yet. Still waiting for what HTC has to offer (if any) at MWC.
aye it's still early doors I guess.
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no mention at all of an android phone... only talking about their 2 new WM phones.... maybe cos there was a M$ exec there.... later in the week?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/live-from-htcs-mwc-2009-press-conference/
"11:56AM Peter just fielded a question about Android devices; he says they're "very focused" on the WinMo news today, and there won't be any Android announcements. So much for the G2."
so maybe another day......not "TODAY"....
HTC didn't announce one, but Vodafone did.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/htcs-g2-appears-like-magic-for-vodafone-in-europe/
Cupcake will be loaded on it from day one?
It seemed odd for a minute until I remembered there is no keyboard.
Its the same Hardware, just another case...
Who cares about the G2... the G1 has a keyboard the G2 doesn't... we already have the better device. Now the touch pro 2 (and variants) is supposedly going to be released on all 4 major US carriers including tmobile. That will be great news!
The US version of the HD2 is going to arrive in 1-2 months. It will definitely include improvements based on the lessons learned with the older european/asian version.
Are we likely to see improvements on the hardware side ?, like including a frontal camera, dedicated power button at the top of the device, capacitive buttons (like on the originial HD's), etc. ?
Any such improvements could seriously lower the value of the european version currently sold. Pretty bad for those who already own one.
Lol, I started this thread more than 2 months ago, it was so clear to me then... (so now we know it's RAM/ROM capacity... I didn't even wanted to mention such a horrible option back then)
May I be the first to congratulate myself on being the second person to contribute to this thread in 2 months!!!
So are you keeping or selling yours?
I bow to your wisdom Nostradamus...any chance of a hint at what I can expect to get next Christmas when I'm due for an upgrade?
Towserspvm2000 said:
May I be the first to congratulate myself on being the second person to contribute to this thread in 2 months!!!
So are you keeping or selling yours?
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I'm keeping mine. My first WM7 device is probably going to be HD3, which is going to arrive not long after the US HD2 release.
I think it's obvious why HTC release the US version of the HD2 with 1GB ROM: The HD2 arrives to the US market very late, only at ~May. This means that the US market will not get HD3 (WM7 device) at ~October 2010, like the rest of the world (since it's only 5 months after the HD2 is released in the US, no way HTC will release a newer generation to the US market so soon). Still, HTC wants the US market to enjoy WM7 together with the rest of the world, and for this reason they gave the US version of the HD2 the full capability of supporting WM7 (i.e 1GB ROM, which was the only absent requirment).
So, as I see it, in November 2010, all of the world (except the USA) will have the option to enjoy WM7 with the HD3, while the US will get a WM7 upgrade for their HD2.
The european version of the HD2 will probably not get an official WM7 upgrade, due to the smaller ROM size. This will increase HD3 sales in this market.
(I will bump this thread again at November 2010).
Noam23 said:
I think it's obvious why HTC release the US version of the HD2 with 1GB ROM: The HD2 arrives to the US market very late, only at ~May. This means that the US market will not get HD3 (WM7 device) at ~October 2010, like the rest of the world (since it's only 5 months after the HD2 is released in the US, no way HTC will release a newer generation to the US market so soon). Still, HTC wants the US market to enjoy WM7 together with the rest of the world, and for this reason they gave the US version of the HD2 the full capability of supporting WM7 (i.e 1GB ROM, which was the only absent requirment).
So, as I see it, in November 2010, all of the world (except the USA) will have the option to enjoy WM7 with the HD3, while the US will get a WM7 upgrade for their HD2.
The european version of the HD2 will probably not get an official WM7 upgrade, due to the smaller ROM size. This will increase HD3 sales in this market.
(I will bump this thread again at November 2010).
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I had direct confirmation from HTC that we WILL get a WM7 upgrade for the HD2
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I had direct confirmation from HTC that we WILL get a WM7 upgrade for the HD2
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Hope you're right. I think if the US version has 1GB ROM, it will be better suited for WM7, and HTC know it.
Well if WM7 needs anything like 500 meg to 1 gig of rom to run they can keep that bloated pile of crap .. Ill stick with what i have already ..
Look it up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAZYSVr2Bhc&feature=player_embedded
http://developer.android.com/index.html
We should focus on developping the 2.2 ROM when the source will be ready and leave 2.1 behind!!!
the sdk is out. Does anyone know when the source is going to be available to start compiling
ohh yeeah !
Hope Android 2.2 come fast on our tattoo.
As a former Windows Mobile fan I made the switch to Android because it looked like the way forward due to the amount of interest it had generated.
I wouldnt hold my breath for Android 2.1 never mind 2.2. HTC are too concerned with making money from releasing new handsets to worry about upgrading old ones. I have never known an OS to be so quickly discarded for a new version, with no update for older ones. At least Windows Mobile has pretty contant update (some were quite buggy, but at least they were there).
Hats off to the dev's who are trying to get it working on their own. I fear they are going to be our only hope with an upgrade.
I've never wanted to be proved wrong as much...................
I read on the German news that HTC will update all their Smartphones they released in 2010 (Droid Incredible, Desire, etc.)!!!! Since our Tattoo is 2009 we can forget getting any support from them. We have to support our devs to get decent results in ROM development...:/
It's true, the chance that the Tattoo will get a Froyo update is practically unexistent. It isn't even confirmed for all 2010 phones.
Source: engadget.com/2010/05/21/htc-most-phones-launched-in-2010-will-get-android-2-2/
I'm still hoping that HTC will release a 2.1 update for the Tattoo somewhere in June. If they don't do it in June, they never will.
OK, this question is ought to show up at some point:
Nexus One will be getting Gingerbread over the next few days - What about DHD?
I know it typically takes HTC a good few month to adapt new version of andriod, but for a sparkling new flagship device to have an obsolete OS before its publicly available in large quantity, its a bit silly.
It should be, and there should be no reason why it shouldn't
HTC is usually the one that updates most of their phones early compared to Sony Ericsson or Samsung
At a wild guess it will be Q1 next year.
At any rate there is nothing wrong with the DHD shipping os. If gingerbread will bring some new features then all good but since I don't have those features now I don't miss them
I have not noticed any bugs, instability, or lag in the DHD either.
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm happy to wait. After using sense ui I find AOSP android to be a little too bland for my tastes, so I certainly won't be switching back to my Nexus One as my daily phone just because of Gingerbread.
Just read in a couple of places that Htc people have confirmed that the Desire HD is going to be updated with gingerbread. Just mailed them asking for an exact date though i think they will provide me with a very vague answer.....just hoping the update comes sooner than i think it is going to...
Just got a reply from htc ... as expected
With regards to your reply,
Kindly note that we cannot comment on speculation or rumor, but we’re excited about our upcoming products and encourage you to visit htc.com for more information.
For more support information, you can contact us by phone: +20-238-272-843
http://www.htc.com/www/support.aspx or you can go to:
http://www.htc.com/mea-en/selectcountry.aspx, select your country and then click on the Support tab.
Thank you once again for your continued patronage.
Sincerely,
Hasnaa
HTC
this is their official reply from the HTC UK fastbook account
We are excited about the OS update coming for Android, and will definitely have some phones running this OS, we do not have a specific timeframe for new phones or updates at this time. Please stay tuned though.
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I think we all saw it coming, right?
https://twitter.com/htc/status/1028000627794706432?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet
My HTC U Ultra is definitely my last HTC device. Since the HTC HD2 every year had a new HTC, but with the current update policy I really lost the last bit of confidence.
It’s likely that only HTC’s U series will get the update, with the U11 Life, U11+, and U12+ all expected to receive Android Pie in Q4 2018. Following in early 2019 are the HTC U11 and U11 EYEs, and in Q2 2019 the HTC U Ultra.
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/get-android-pie-now-3613690/
Justin2003 said:
My HTC U Ultra is definitely my last HTC device. Since the HTC HD2 every year had a new HTC, but with the current update policy I really lost the last bit of confidence.
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Same here. No more HTC ever. What a ****ty company.
Would it be possible someone could make an android pie ROM for the HTC u ultra?
Not according to this:
https://theleaker.com/htc-android-p-9-0-update/
If you read HTCs Twitter feed and FB page, they tell you that, Like other devs.. HTC provides updates for 2 years on all of their devices after release... The HTC 10 isnt getting P, but as the Ultra is only 17 months old, so the Ultra will be..
People just love bashing HTC, but there are 100s of 1000s of Ultras out there... Just because MKBHD or Flossy Carter dont like the Ultra.. doesnt mean the Ultra is finished
Unfortunately i am skeptic that we will get any further update for the ultra. Yes our phone is flagship and it is less than 2 years old and it is shame that htc will leave it to die but it has the same hardware as htc 10 inside. If they update u ultra they should also update htc 10 and they obviously do not want to spend resources to make snapdragon 820 and the second screen to work properly. It was clear when they updated us to oreo but did not include project treble that they do not plan further development. If they did they would make their life easier for android P by including it.
Frankly i am tired of playing this software update game with most android manufacturers. I am android user since the days of android 1.6 and have used devices (mostly flagship) by sony, lg and htc and despite the promised commitment of manufacturers to provide 2 years of major android version updates (which should include at least 2 versions above initial when released) for flagships this is rarely the case unfortunately. They use all kind of tricks like releasing deliberately with older version or trying to lie people that the new software will work worse with the hardware to avoid updates. When they need to take your money they are first to promise everything to buy their new phone but when you need support after that they are deaf. Long time ago when android had just basic features and manufacturers added many additional ones there was reason to go with certain manufacturer but now when android is fully developed platform i do not see reason to stick with anything different than google in future. Pixel 2/xl will be supported for 3 years with major android versions which means 3 versions above the initial. Moreover you receive security updates every month. Most probably with pixel 3 it will be the same. So yes i will use my u ultra for some more time but my next phone will definitely be google pixel. Too bad for htc - the u ultra has the best sound with headphones compared to my previous phones but today you simply can not afford to not provide current software for flagship device which is not even 2 years old.
Htc ultra
I have been happy with ultra photos sound and general smooth operation
It's disappointing that we won't get pie till q2 2019
But I am impressed with the photo quality and sound
Battery does go down with serious use but otherwise I am happy with it performance
Don't use 2nd screen much
Like the big phone now am sold on phablet
Still love the themes of HTC
May have to buy online or os next time as HTC don't sell
Each thru shops
We will not get android 9 at all. HTC dropped support for our phone despite it being just year and a half old. The only hope to get android 9 would be if custom ROM is developed.
I've contacted HTC about this, apparently ill get an answer from the correct department in the next few days. Not updating a year and a half old device would be atrocious and would for sure make this the last HTC device I purchase.
neptun2 said:
We will not get android 9 at all. HTC dropped support for our phone despite it being just year and a half old. The only hope to get android 9 would be if custom ROM is developed.
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btw this isnt the case at all since there are some variants of the ultra that havent been upgraded to oreo yet and there are ones that have been upgraded very recently so basically that means that support for the ultra isnt complely dropped aatleast not yet
Jme369 said:
I've contacted HTC about this, apparently ill get an answer from the correct department in the next few days. Not updating a year and a half old device would be atrocious and would for sure make this the last HTC device I purchase.
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And what? Have you got a response from HTC?
I'm done with HTC devices . They doing the same mistakes as Microsoft did with there phone's. They didn't listen to there customers and Lumia line ( windows phone) went down. It will be the same situation with HTC. Wait and see
Jme369 said:
I've contacted HTC about this, apparently ill get an answer from the correct department in the next few days. Not updating a year and a half old device would be atrocious and would for sure make this the last HTC device I purchase.
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