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Hello,
Does somebody has heard news regarding a Donut update for the Hero? I need a VPN connection to my company.
I have an unrooted Hero upgraded with RUU to the latest ROM.
Thanks
"Donut" has only just been released by Google, and is currently only available for the Dream and the Magic. Importantly, Google was responsible for the OS builds on both of these devices, whereas HTC was responsible for the build on the Hero. There's probably little point trying to ask HTC as the people in "support" don't seem to know much, and at this point no one can even tell us when the Hero kernel source will become available.
My guess is that we'll see the kernel source released long before an HTC Donut release for the Hero. Once we get that I'm sure someone in this community will cook up a Donut ROM for us, again long before HTC does!
Regards,
Dave
hasn't htc already released donut for some developer g1 devices on their webpage?
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
hasn't htc already released donut for some developer g1 devices on their webpage?
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Yes... for the Dream (aka TMobile G1) and Magic.
Donut on G2 Touch
Apparantly HTC has released a new ROM for the T-Mobile G2 Touch.
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/help-and-support/index?page=home&cat=SOFTWAREDOWNLOADS&tab=2
Can anybody confirm that this is the Donut update for the G2?
No it isn't "new". It's just the T-Mobile UK version of the 2.73 ROM that most of us already have.
Regards,
Dave
Official HTC response
I send an email to the HTC customer desk asking about this, this is the response I got:
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New Response From [ Pete (Europe Support (Tech)) ]
It will be released at some point yes, but we need to test it and possibly update the applications on
the phone to make sure they work on 1.6 before it is released for the hero. i am sure it won;t be
long.
best regards,
HTC Europe Support
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So it seems they want to make sure that Sense and their MS Exchange etc integration will work smoothly on donut b4 relasing it to the masses.
That is good news. Apparantly there are some issues with Donut on the G1. A friend of me has a lot of 3G connection problems and can't seem to make a VPN connection to an Astaro firewall.
seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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The Sprint Hero will ship with 1.5 patched for CDMA support. We are all in this together.
-Andy in Indy
jgtthd said:
seeing as the usa sprint hero has 1.6 preloaded i guess it will be here soon for us europeans
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People aren't knowing what they are talking about...the Sprint ADP page states that it ships with 1.5...not 1.6.
i picked up the sprint hero today. it shipped with 1.5
well the tattoo comes with 1.6 already installed, so it is feasible that it won't be long. I guess they just have to re-write some of it for the chipset in the hero, cos the tattoo uses a different qualcomm processor.
i really can't imagine it will take too long.
The reason there is a difference in release time is because the G1/Mt3G/G2/Magic, etc are all "with Google" phones while the Hero is a custom Android device from HTC which means we must wait for HTC while those phones get their updates from Google.
According to htc via twitter (http://twitter.com/htc), it says:-
I know many of you want more info on a 1.6 update for the Hero. I unfortunately can't say anything...yet. I will update when I can. Promise!
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So, at least something is happening and could be having a rom update with 1.6 rom soon. Fingers cross!
dsjr2006 said:
The reason there is a difference in release time is because the G1/Mt3G/G2/Magic, etc are all "with Google" phones while the Hero is a custom Android device from HTC which means we must wait for HTC while those phones get their updates from Google.
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The G2 is a Hero - not a "with Google" phone.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...android-2-1-due-to-land-on-11-december-655725
That article doesn't say a thing about it being for euro hero only? In fact it doesn't mention the Hero at all. Just because Google officially releases 2.1 doesn't mean it's HTC ready.
Ooops, guess you're right.
Seems like it's time to choose an unoffcial ROM. Suggestions are welcome folks.
Unfortunately HTC also told us that the Magic won’t be getting an Android 2.1 update.
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http://androidcommunity.com/android-2-1-htc-hero-update-coming-by-march-2010-20100216/
And...what about 2.0??
That is inconsistent with the official statements from Rogers, the Canadian phone company: http://androidforums.com/rogers/33450-rogers-magic-get-senseui-2-1-dream-only-gets-sense-ui.html
Roger's spokeperson is on record to saying that the Rogers Magic will be getting 2.1 by mid year.
visitador02 said:
That is inconsistent with the official statements from Rogers, the Canadian phone company: http://androidforums.com/rogers/33450-rogers-magic-get-senseui-2-1-dream-only-gets-sense-ui.html
Roger's spokeperson is on record to saying that the Rogers Magic will be getting 2.1 by mid year.
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I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
decodecoding said:
I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
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I am sure that it will, given that various Rogers spoke persons (including RogersMary) have promised this upgrade. Also HTC did say so too: http://androidforums.com/rogers/10647-rogers-dream-1-6-update-23.html#post235970
The only caveat is that it will most likely come with another perfected SPL. As shown with the latest Sense upgrade, it seems no developers are willing to spend time trying to find a way to root the phone once it has the official rom. I advice anyone who has a rooted phone not to upgrade to any future official rom, but wait until a chef provides a rooted version.
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I wish you are right visitador and we get a 2.X update. I'd realy love to have Google multi account support in my HTC Magic...
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We will get 2.1 + Sense UI. If we don't Canadians will probably have an outrage for being lied to again.
This is hear-say, but after visiting the local TMO Store last night, the HTC Rep had come in and said there was going to be an Eclair update for coming at the end of Feb. This was said to be a 2.0 OTA Update and no mentioning of 2.1.
Personally I don't believe that site. Why would htc abandon a product they launched 6 months ago? They kept updating the G1 for over a year.
We know for sure the Hero will get 2.1 (HTC tweeted it today)
http://twitter.com/htc/status/9197263393
They haven't tweeted about the Magic but other news sources have indicated the Magic will receive 2.x in Q2 this year.
If we don't get an official release (which I think is unlikely) then I bet we could use bits from the official rom to improve the existing AOSP roms, since the hardware is so similar.
Lets not get too upset and all go and buy nexus ones just yet ...
Maybe they are talking about the US 32B version of the Magic? Rogers 32A version has almost twice the memory as the 32B.
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Maybe they are talking about the US 32B version of the Magic? Rogers 32A version has almost twice the memory as the 32B.
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50% more actually not double.
Again, like I was saying HTC themselves promised Android 2.1 + Sense UI for the Rogers HTC Magic.
At least from that you can expect everyone else with a 32A device to be able to use a cooked ROM based on that official RUU.
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50% more actually not double.
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hehehe ... was that a serious comment?
Sounds good to me. Time to call retentions and see whats up cause I only extended my phone on the promise of 2.1. If it isn't coming time to get them to cancel my account.
Ah, OK, so it makes sense now. Seems like Rogers 32A will get the update and all the rest with Vodafone 32B will have to start thinking about N1 if we want 2.1....
So sad...
Well not really, when the 32A gets the official update we'll be able to port those builds to the 32B, as they are the same inside apart from the RAM differences. The drivers we need to get eclair running nicely will be in those builds so we have nothing to worry about. The best roms are always on XDA anyway, rather than from the network providers.
Anyway besides all that I still think we'll get an official update for the 32B Magic.
There were a lot of stories at the beginning of this year about the Magic getting Eclair.
http://home.leakdroid.com/2010/01/htc-magic-to-get-android-2-0-then-2-1/
I fail to see why HTC would make this for Rogers, and not release it to their own customers.
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I fail to see why HTC would make this for Rogers, and not release it to their own customers.
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Because Canadians are more mellow (pushier?)
Hiding now.
I hope you are right guys.
Thanks for the info.
I was at a T-Mobile store today. The rep says 2.1 will be released by the end of the month for myTouch 1.2, not sure about original myTouch.
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Personally I don't believe that site. Why would htc abandon a product they launched 6 months ago? They kept updating the G1 for over a year.
We know for sure the Hero will get 2.1 (HTC tweeted it today)
http://twitter.com/htc/status/9197263393
They haven't tweeted about the Magic but other news sources have indicated the Magic will receive 2.x in Q2 this year.
If we don't get an official release (which I think is unlikely) then I bet we could use bits from the official rom to improve the existing AOSP roms, since the hardware is so similar.
Lets not get too upset and all go and buy nexus ones just yet ...
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If you re check this Twitter account, you'll see he specifically says Rogers customers will get 2.1, meaning the 32a magic
Wow, this is GREAT news; I can't wait!
Here is the link for the new HTC Wildfire.
It has the same processor as the Tattoo and also features a qvga resolution screen but thats where the similarities end, everything else has been upgraded.
I suspect this pretty much confirms that we wont be seeing any 2.1 update coming from HTC for the Tattoo.
Thanks for the info. This seems do be a nice phone - Android 2.1 and Autofocus...
If i can sell my tattoo for the same price i has to pay for the wildfire i would change. Maybe a 2.1 ROM for the tattoo could be build if the Wildfire is out and the ROM will reengeneered.
let's all hope this just means that android 2.1 + sense is now ready for 320x240 and that we'll be receiving an update as well!
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sent an email to HTC asking about this
ThaRabbit said:
let's all hope this just means that android 2.1 + sense is now ready for 320x240 and that we'll be receiving an update as well!
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sent an email to HTC asking about this
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have you had a reply yet?
it will be the same answer like the other replies from HTC: An Upgrade for the Tattoo is not planned and so on...I'm eager to see if FroYo can be an OS we can also use...
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have you had a reply yet?
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I have, yes:
Dear sir/madam, Thank you for contacting us. In regard to your HTC Tattoo about the upcoming Android 2.1 upgrade, I will help you with that. De Android 2.1 will be release in the month of June 2010 and there is no official confirmation which if the HTC Tattoo will received the android 2.1 upgrade. I will advise to keep a close look on the htc website for more information I trust that this resolve's your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required. Thank you for contacting HTC.
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"upcoming" and "no official confirmation" do offer some space for hope, but considering that the hero has its upgrade confirmed... We might just have to be happy that we have 1.6, not 1.5.
last Day of June ?
HTC will not release 2.x for Tattoo.
Good afternoon everyone. Does the HTC Wildfire will be as desired Froyo? It would be fantastic...
So, nobody knows if the Froyo (Android 2.2) will equip the Wildfire?
As every review says, it won't. It will be 2.1 Android. And I heard some saying Froyo requires ARMv7 processor architecture and Wildfire has ARMv6. So...
And why do ya need this Froyo? So nifty features of Android 2.2?
Root it and create a custom rom with froyo (it's not realy tht simple but owell..)
with custom toms on the hero it can run froyo ad the wildfire is slightly faster than hero soo it should be able to run
Maybe...
I read about that possibility here:
The HTC Desire will be among the first batch of HTC phones to get an Android Froyo update. The Taiwanese handset slinger has confirmed that it and US phones like the HTC Droid Incredible and HTC Evo 4G are in line for the icy upgrade. But others like the HTC Legend don’t get a name check…
In an official statement HTC says: “If your phone was launched this year, we will most likely offer an upgrade for it to the Froyo version.” The statement then names the HTC Desire as among the initial chosen ones.
Other Android-packing HTC smarties like the HTC Legend and HTC Wildfire could still be in luck. The statement continues: “We will announce a full list of phones and dates once we are closer to launching the upgrades.”
The statement foes on to note that HTC is working with Google and other partners to make sure that the HTC Sense UI plays nice with Android Froyo.
The long-delayed HTC Hero Android upgrade is apparently down to the difficulties of integrating Sense so we’ve got our fingers crossed that mixing it up with Froyo is a little easier.
HTC says its hopeful that all the Android 2.2 upgrades will be completed in the second half of this year. Let us know what phone and version of Android you’re currently toting.
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http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/0...froyo-update-promised-other-phones-to-follow/
Well, Froyo is confirmed on Wildfire...:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/
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Well, Froyo is confirmed on Wildfire...:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/htc-expect-desire-legend-and-wildfire-to-get-froyo-beginning/
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So true and So BEAUTIFUL!
I'm a proud htc desire owner but my girlfriend bought wildfire (in exchange for her hd mini) Terrific news tbh!
will the wilfire be getting flash 10.1?
(as now it is confirmed for froyo)
I do not have this information, but soon, I hope, someone will give the explanation.
Obelixossauro said:
I do not have this information, but soon, I hope, someone will give the explanation.
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And?...
roumor says 15 september
rolks said:
roumor says 15 september
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I Wish...
I Wish...
Have read this indeed as date for Virgin UK customers.....for sure they will not update every-body at same time......
Will get my Wildfire coming Monday 13th......curious if it has the upgrade already...
i have a xperia x10 but bought a wildfire yesterday to play with, i must admit i like it more than the x10. this has MT and flash support on the browser.
Cant wait for CM6 or ota 2.2
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I wish they would hurry the **** with it tbh...
Frank C said:
Have read this indeed as date for Virgin UK customers.....for sure they will not update every-body at same time......
Will get my Wildfire coming Monday 13th......curious if it has the upgrade already...
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Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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Still no Froyo
wish they'd hurry the fack up
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Still no Froyo
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