Hi I'm going to be buying an HTC 10 in the next couple of weeks but just had a concern. I will eventually root it but in the meantime wanted to know about updates on unlocked devices.
The 10 Is not officially supported by any of the carriers in New Zealand where I live but you can get them easily enough from parallel importers etc. If the phone isn't officially supported I won't get any HTC updates including the camera fix update correct? Or is that an update pushed out to all HTC 10s regardless.
If that is the case from what I can gather HTC are pretty root friendly right?
Thanks
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You will get the updates. Probably earlier than you would with a carrier. Updates are released by regions so depending what region phone you get is to when you will get an update.
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Just a question. Im using an HTC Trophy with a vodafone brand(splash shows up every reboot), but is now unlocked and am using it on a different carrier. When the update comes, and pretending that vodafone blocks the update (just pretending), will the update to this phone get blocked too since it is vodafone branded even if im on a different carrier and country?
I think this has been discussed before and from what I remember the updates come from Microsoft so it shouldn't matter.
ayt thanks for that. just asked coz i recently learned that the carriers can actually block the updates:
“We build an update for everyone, and certify them with carriers,” he said. “They’re on a regular cadence as they are on the PC. If a carrier wants to stop an update, they can. But they will get it out on the next release.”
“Updates are cumulative,” he added. “If a carrier doesn’t get their testing done in time, the next push date comes and it goes out then.
“Carriers could in fact block updates to sell you a phone. That can happen,”
http://windowsphonesecrets.com/2010/11/11/the-truth-about-windows-phone-7-software-updates-and-carriers-ability-to-block-those-updates/
slighmd said:
Just a question. Im using an HTC Trophy with a vodafone brand(splash shows up every reboot), but is now unlocked and am using it on a different carrier. When the update comes, and pretending that vodafone blocks the update (just pretending), will the update to this phone get blocked too since it is vodafone branded even if im on a different carrier and country?
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I wonder about that too because I will be using my T-Mobile branded HTC HD7 with AT&T. I figure the update will be related to the carrier's software info existing within the phone.
MartyLK said:
I figure the update will be related to the carrier's software info existing within the phone.
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Exactly what i was thinking. Sent a tweet to @winphonesupport about this, still waiting for a reply
finally got a reply from @WinPhoneSupport:
@SlighMD We currently don't have any information on that right now. ^EB
not even the windows phone support team knows this
Hi everyone, my friends stock Desire HD is still on Android 2.2. When she looks for updates via her phone it says its up to date when its clearly not. The phone was bought outright and is sim-lock free and unbranded.
Is there anyway to make the phone update to the latest official Desire HD rom without rooting?
No, eventually the HTC servers will pickup on the phone... OTA is unpredictable when it comes to the company, give it a week... Or just call HTC and they could send to the phone. Its worth a try.
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Google release the update to HTC, then HTC to your carrier and your carrier to you.
The weakest link being your carrier. If it hasn't happened by now, it probably wont. HTC have released to many new models for the carriers to keep up with.
It may be worthwhile contacting the carrier.
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Thanks for the replies. The carrier shouldn't be an issue since the device was bought outright without any branding so the updates should come directly from HTC. The support page on HTC website suggests a soft reset. I think my friend should just call HTC and see what they can do. Thanks!
daisun said:
Thanks for the replies. The carrier shouldn't be an issue since the device was bought outright without any branding so the updates should come directly from HTC. The support page on HTC website suggests a soft reset. I think my friend should just call HTC and see what they can do. Thanks!
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Just root. I worried about OTA a lot before rooting, when will it come, will it ever etc..
couldn't agree more, after rooting i have fallen in love with my phone all over again
Just received a T Mobile UK branded HTC One X, is there a way to remove the splash screen branding ?
Thanks
No way at all at present unless you go for a custom ROM
sgh42 said:
Just received a T Mobile UK branded HTC One X, is there a way to remove the splash screen branding ?
Thanks
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Yes, return it to T-Mobile and cancel upgrade/contract then walk into carphone warehouse, they'll handle your Tmo upgrade, match whatever Tmo offered and give you an unbranded handset. You'll get updates much sooner too. Tmo customers are the only ones still on 1.26. There are a few bugs which HTC are working very hard to resolve. Tmo users, however are likely to wait weeks for any fixes as they are so slow with updates.
if you were rooted could you not just mount the system as R/W and replace /data/local/bootanimation.zip with a custom one?
Unfortunately it's not possible unless you've got an s-off device
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marcadam said:
Unfortunately it's not possible unless you've got an s-off device
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then how did the custom ROM's get it? surely if they changed/removed it you could on stock?
If you're rooted you can change the boot up and boot down screens but s-off is required to change the splash screen.
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farnsbarns said:
Yes, return it to T-Mobile and cancel upgrade/contract then walk into carphone warehouse, they'll handle your Tmo upgrade, match whatever Tmo offered and give you an unbranded handset. You'll get updates much sooner too. Tmo customers are the only ones still on 1.26. There are a few bugs which HTC are working very hard to resolve. Tmo users, however are likely to wait weeks for any fixes as they are so slow with updates.
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Thanks for all the replies, got this off eBay to use with my O2 simplicity tariff.
Okay so from everything I can tell it seems the att model of the m8 should have gotten the marshmallow update but it's no where to be found on my phone. Any updates about this would be greatly appreciated.
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It hasn't been released yet for the AT&T version. Yes, its very late, as per usual for AT&T updates. Word is that a bug or bugs were found during AT&T's testing, and the update had to be reworked by HTC. I read on the AT&T forum, that an HTC rep (as much as you can rely on that) said that they are hoping to push it out by the end of this month.
Hi all,
I have a VZW 10 running 1.19. I'm interested in knowing if the connectivity issues, specifically Wi-Fi, have been fixed. The patch notes for 1.53 do address it, but has it been fixed.
I know there are workarounds, but this is a $550 phone. Wi-Fi should work out of the box.
Thanks for your help.
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dn.lck said:
Hi all,
I have a VZW 10 running 1.19. I'm interested in knowing if the connectivity issues, specifically Wi-Fi, have been fixed. The patch notes for 1.53 do address it, but has it been fixed.
I know there are workarounds, but this is a $550 phone. Wi-Fi should work out of the box.
Thanks for your help.
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1.53 is for general US unlocked and not VZW. 1.53 needs non VZW firmware to work properly.
1.19 is a very old build (US launched with 1.21) so I'd expect a VZW update sometime in the next 30 days.
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datafoo said:
1.53 is for general US unlocked and not VZW. 1.53 needs non VZW firmware to work properly.
1.19 is a very old build (US launched with 1.21) so I'd expect a VZW update sometime in the next 30 days.
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I'm on 1.19 as well shipped from Verizon. no update was available to 1.21 for me. I'm currently using viper now with 1.19 still, hoping to see something pop up on here :fingers-crossed:
I seem to have wifi issues using standard wifi, but if I use the wifi-5G connection It works flawless
afuller42 said:
I'm on 1.19 as well shipped from Verizon. no update was available to 1.21 for me. I'm currently using viper now with 1.19 still, hoping to see something pop up on here :fingers-crossed:
I seem to have wifi issues using standard wifi, but if I use the wifi-5G connection It works flawless
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Correct, 1.21 is ONLY for general unlocked versions and not VZW. You won't see a 1.21.617.* or 1.53.617.* update as those are not for your device. In fact you shouldn't use any *.617.* build as the 617 indicates it's not for your carrier but general unlocked.
You must use a VZW build because of firmware and custom VZW settings. Your only choice right now is to wait for VZW to push their build update.
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My wifi was fine on 1.21, then was horrible with the 1.53 update. It's mostly alright now with a couple tweaks.
datafoo said:
Correct, 1.21 is ONLY for general unlocked versions and not VZW. You won't see a 1.21.617.* or 1.53.617.* update as those are not for your device. In fact you shouldn't use any *.617.* build as the 617 indicates it's not for your carrier but general unlocked.
You must use a VZW build because of firmware and custom VZW settings. Your only choice right now is to wait for VZW to push their build update.
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Interesting. How will future firmware updates work? Will we receive the same but with .605 at the end?
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My wifi was fine on 1.21, then was horrible with the 1.53 update. It's mostly alright now with a couple tweaks.
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Interesting. How will future firmware updates work? Will we receive the same but with .605 at the end?
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The build identifiers work like this = 1.53.617.5 <--- current gen unlocked build.
1.53 = primary build ID
.617. = is the carrier specific ID
5 = minor build revision ID
You're partly right. A VZW build would look like (taken from an M9 build) 3.37.605.7 where .605. is the VZW carrier ID. More than likely when they release the update it'll be higher than 1.53.*.*
If you're stock recovery and system then you'll get an OTA notification from VZW whenever their updates are available. There may be an RUU available once the updates are pushed and settled.
The OTA will have a new radio, firmware and system updates for your carrier. You must use matching firmware/system build in order to get the best performance. The firmware is the hardware layer while the system is the software/OS layer.
You should not use new system with old firmware or new firmware with old system files.
Great. Thank you. That helps. I will wait patiently for HTC and Verizon to fix this issue.
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dn.lck said:
Great. Thank you. That helps. I will wait patiently for HTC and Verizon to fix this issue.
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I know it's a tough spot and being patient can be hard.
I really don't think it'll be long before we see an update for you. The UK and US updates were about 3 weeks apart and we just got our US 1.53.* update a week or so ago. Give it a couple more weeks to pass the carrier approval stage and it'll get pushed out.
For sure, there will be an update. Try to be patient
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Hi all,
I have a VZW 10 running 1.19. I'm interested in knowing if the connectivity issues, specifically Wi-Fi, have been fixed. The patch notes for 1.53 do address it, but has it been fixed.
I know there are workarounds, but this is a $550 phone. Wi-Fi should work out of the box.
Thanks for your help.
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I haven't experienced this exact issue but what I have experienced as a general drop in signal strength on the 10. I have a side-by-side comparison of signal with my m9 versus the 10 and there's a big difference. I'm on prepaid service so I'm planning on switching to AT&T next month just to see if their service is any better. So far no one from T-Mobile has been able to tell me why my service is so bad considering I have two towers less than 1 mile away from where I live, and when I first started service with T-Mobile about five years ago it was fantastic but I would say in the last six months to a year it has started to go downhill
M9
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=SvrxjxJxKPdYWm6IDOupUg&ts=1464048854
10
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=vZKJ8ZMn6jtMzpo2mugVyw&ts=1464049167
Mark112887 said:
I haven't experienced this exact issue but what I have experienced as a general drop in signal strength on the 10. I have a side-by-side comparison of signal with my m9 versus the 10 and there's a big difference. I'm on prepaid service so I'm planning on switching to AT&T next month just to see if their service is any better. So far no one from T-Mobile has been able to tell me why my service is so bad considering I have two towers less than 1 mile away from where I live, and when I first started service with T-Mobile about five years ago it was fantastic but I would say in the last six months to a year it has started to go downhill
M9
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=SvrxjxJxKPdYWm6IDOupUg&ts=1464048854
10
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=vZKJ8ZMn6jtMzpo2mugVyw&ts=1464049167
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Your answer is simple. It's T-Mobile
Refarmed network and spectrum.
datafoo said:
Your answer is simple. It's T-Mobile
Refarmed network and spectrum.
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lol