Hello, ive had a search on the forums but i couldnt anything on this. Is there a standard Generic Rom available for the Hero that will allow me to update over the air when Android updates are available?
I currently own the T-Mobile U.K version which is on Android 1.5 but i had my phone unlocked so its on Vodafone so dont really care for the T-Mobile updates. I just want the Android updates when they become available without having to wait for T-Mobile to release their own.
My Hero is rooted.
Thanks
nolimit966 said:
Hello, ive had a search on the forums but i couldnt anything on this. Is there a standard Generic Rom available for the Hero that will allow me to update over the air when Android updates are available?
I currently own the T-Mobile U.K version which is on Android 1.5 but i had my phone unlocked so its on Vodafone so dont really care for the T-Mobile updates. I just want the Android updates when they become available without having to wait for T-Mobile to release their own.
My Hero is rooted.
Thanks
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the only way you can update your hero is with the pc, htc don't make ota updates for now
Is there an update to 1.6 or.2.1 available on the generic rom yet?? Im still on 1.5.
nolimit966 said:
Is there an update to 1.6 or.2.1 available on the generic rom yet?? Im still on 1.5.
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HTC and T-Mobile/Orange both still only have 1.5. The best way to have an official 2.1 ROM is by downloading it when it's released then copying via PC and flashing.
HTC official ROMs can only be downloaded from their site if u have a HTC branded handset (ie No Orange / T-Mo / 3 branding). It's worth waiting til it's released (some time in March) then someone can upload a HTC rom which has been defanged and rooted. I hope this helps.
as per subject
My Desire was bought from O2, so has it's firmware.
I'm moving abroad next month, will I still get an update to 2.2 ?
I won't be using O2.. will that stop me ?
Would I be better flashing it with a generic rom ?
Thanks
albert_htc said:
as per subject
My Desire was bought from O2, so has it's firmware.
I'm moving abroad next month, will I still get an update to 2.2 ?
I won't be using O2.. will that stop me ?
Would I be better flashing it with a generic rom ?
Thanks
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It's about choice...
Why you need flashing? if you Desire daily usage for Phone, SMS, Chat and Check Email and little bit Browse the net.. I think wait until official release for Desire much better than Rooted/Flashing your phone
Thanks for the reply.
I'd prefer not to flash or root it if I can help it.
The question really is will a UK O2 Desire automatically upgrade to 2.2 if used in New Zealand, with Vodafone ?
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Probably not. My understanding is that receiving updates is dependent on your current version. I'm on Meteor in Ireland, for example, but I won't receive any specific Meteor updates, because I have the generic HTC firmware.
So if you're on a kiwi network, with the O2 software, you'll get neither the HTC update nor any update your new network rolls out.
So either debrand now and get the HTC update whenever it's released, or wait until it comes out and flash the 2.2 rom directly.
One other thing you could do is take it to Vodafone in New Zealand and ask them to flash their own software on it. Since you're a new customer, they'll most likely oblige.
But that's if they even stock the Desire, btw. If they don't you'll have to do it yourself.
One thing to keep in mind re:carrier specific firmwares is that it may take an awfully long time for upgrades to trickle down. You could be looking at an additional month or more between HTC releasing it and your carrier releasing it.
And even when they do, they might disable certain features (wi-fi tethering, for example, isn't too popular with mobile operators)
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that is what I'd thought..
I suppose the only other thing would be if O2 released it for download, then I could manually install it !!
Are there still issues with wifi and the generic rom ?
Yeah, that's another way. Bookmark this link:
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bravo/
The only issues were with people who people who debranded their phone and flashed to the generic rom. But for anybody else, there's no issues whatsoever.
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If I change the ROM is there any risk ? I'm not bothered about root, but would like to have the option of 2.2 when I'm not in the UK.
can you point me to a firmware flashing guide ?
Thanks again.
Well this is the latest (generic) rom update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684259
Very easy to install. Just download the .exe to your PC, and open it while your phone is plugged in. The installer will walk you through.
I don't know if it's that simple for branded phones though. You might have to debrand first... I honestly couldn't say. You might ask in that thread and list your FW number. Maybe somebody else will know.
You're sure it's a branded phone, yes? There's no .405 in the version number?
My firmware is : 1.20.207.3 CL171460 release-keys
I'll ask in the other forum.
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hi, everyone in Australia. who has the idea when it will have the new update for the DHD?
since i delete the weather apps my system looks like not very health, the com.htc.bgp problem cames out very often.
anyone knows how to fix it? if the update does not work?
cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeers
You need to be a bit more specific concerning which ROM you're using. Is it the unbranded WWE one or the one from Voda? I'm in Sydney and got my phone from Clove in the UK and I'm running the latest 1.72 ROM.
If you're using a unlocked unbranded DHD with a stock rom you just need to go to Settings> About Phone> System Software Updates>Check Now
thanks you two. i use the Vodafone Rom. I tried to check the update,but it said there are no updates for your phone.
well does anyone know how to do with the com.htc.bgp wrong message?
You'll just have to wait for vodaphone to release the update, and no sorry I can't help with that
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Just received my new M9 from Vodafone UK - I have firmware 1.32.161.15.
Keen to try the most recent firmware updates as reported in various places believe it is x.xx.xxx.33 which has updated camera settings.
Anyone know how to do this on the vodafone UK network? Or have nay idea when it might be released?
Cheers!
Sam
I believe it was only USA versions that needed the camera update. International already had the update on release I think
Ah OK, that's good to know, thanks!
DjLukeW said:
I believe it was only USA versions that needed the camera update. International already had the update on release I think
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This is correct as to my knowledge
Hi,
Can anyone tell me what my stock version was please.
I got my handset from Vodafone UK and unlocked it. Then jumped through a few ROMS and now I can't recall/ find my stock ROM that the handset was shipped with anywhere. I didn't make a note of it, so don't even know what I am looking for.
Anyone else got their handset from Vodafone UK that can check their handset and let me know?
Here you go.
thanks artnada