Official HTC Inspire Gingerbread Update Rumor Thread

[Sstevieboy08]

just got off the phone with HTC to ask why they dont have it anymore they said to dial *#*#2432546#*#* & you should recieve the update to your phone

 

[shorepatrol]

just got off the phone with HTC to ask why they dont have it anymore they said to dial *#*#2432546#*#* & you should recieve the update to your phone

Just says "checkin succeeded" . No update.

 

[Sstevieboy08]

i just downloaded the file its 262 MB

 

[Sstevieboy08]

anyone else downloaded it & installed it please give me directions on how to instal it

 

[Sstevieboy08]

if you go to their website & check the tech specs on the phone its saying now running 2.3.3

 

[fun841]

Same here i just see sync and the April update.

I'll just go back to sitting in my dark corner waiting for others to get the update and report how it goes.

That made me lol and realize that's the same situation I'm in.

 

[Arual]

I assume that when we do receive GB, that it will wipe off my side loading that AT&T just pushed to me yesterday? or is that only if I manually update to GB from the website?

Thnx!

 

[Sstevieboy08]

works perfect , anyone wants the file feel free to email me & ill attach it to you

 

[fun841]

works perfect , anyone wants the file feel free to email me & ill attach it to you

Did it wipe your phone?

 

[2manyPHONES]

I assume that when we do receive GB, that it will wipe off my side loading that AT&T just pushed to me yesterday? or is that only if I manually update to GB from the website?

Thnx!

I heard a rumor that the GB update will have the unknown sources enabled on it so those that never got that update should get it with this update. So I guess no matter what after the update everyone should have sideloading enabled.

But again that could just be that, a rumor. So I'll sit and wait and see what happens for others. It's what I did for the froyo update they pushed for the captivate back in February.

 

[Sstevieboy08]

yes it made it like just came out the box

 

[fun841]

yes it made it like just came out the box

I dun wanna reset so ill just wait for the OTA update to come.

 

[erichMN]

Just says "checkin succeeded" . No update.

same here. checkin succeeded. that's all.

 

[Arual]

Once we have Gb and if a time comes that we need to reset our phone back to factory outta the box condition... then how do we get gb again? We have to call/chat to request it be repushed again or ... ?

Sorry for all the questions, Im a newbie and just trying to learn the ropes.

 

[Sstevieboy08]

once you have it then itll override the original so even if you do factory reset you'll still have it

 

[Arual]

once you have it then itll override the original so even if you do factory reset you'll still have it

Ohhhhh interesting! Thanks!

 

[ebritt]

I think you guys are smokin somethin.....no update listed on htc site, "check in" does nothing....are you on a different internet something???

 

[John Redcorn]

I think you guys are smokin somethin.....no update listed on htc site, "check in" does nothing....are you on a different internet something???

Maybe a little something but it's sure not helping me with an os update, check in=nothing and nothing on the htc site for me either. Also not seeing any activity from phone on my router.

The one guy that it did work for, 1st posted about, wasn't bs'ing though, on ATT forums someone else saw it on the htc site as well and gave some copypasta from that page. I guess htc took it down for some reason.

 

[fun841]

Maybe a little something but it's sure not helping me with an os update, check in=nothing and nothing on the htc site for me either. Also not seeing any activity from phone on my router.

The one guy that it did work for, 1st posted about, wasn't bs'ing though, on ATT forums someone else saw it on the htc site as well and gave some copypasta from that page. I guess htc took it down for some reason.

But, they still left on the tech specs that the current version is 2.3.3. I'm assuming this means the update is coming quite soon.

 

[dylando808]

hmm the download isn't there

also if it were on the page how would you manually download it?

 

[John Redcorn]

hmm the download isn't there

also if it were on the page how would you manually download it?

xda has a leaked manual installer as of 7/30, presumably the same as what was there for a bit tonight, it's a windows exe, I guess it would do it over the usb cable.

 

[tobyornottoby]

I had saved the HTC site with the download. Below are the contents. (maybe the download will work??) I downloaded the file but chose not to update yet. Hope it comes over WIFI soon.

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HTC Inspire™ 4G for AT&T Gingerbread ROM Update | 08.04.2011
Starting August 4th 2011, HTC will be rolling out a system update for the HTC Inspire 4G.

This update will only be available for AT&T HTC Inspire 4G Customers and will be sent to the device over the air. Once the release is ready, HTC Inspire 4G users will receive a notification on their device advising them of this update and provide instructions to receive and install it. Users can proactively check for this update by going to Home>Menu>Settings> AT&T Software Update > HTC Wi-Fi software update > Check now. The system update can also be downloaded below and manually applied to the device. less

This system update includes:

• Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
• New HTC Sense™ features
  • Updated Application Tray features
  • Updated FriendStream™ features
  • Added Quick Settings in the Notifications window
• Improved Power Management function
• Improved media experience
• Various minor bug fixes

Manual system update instructions:
NOTE: Performing the system update manually will delete all information from the device. Ensure all information is backed up before proceeding. Information saved on the microSD card will not be affected.


Performing the ROM Update:

• Download and save the HTC Inspire 4G™ for AT&T Gingerbread ROM update to your PC.
• Connect your device to your PC via the supplied USB cable. NOTE: You must have HTC Sync installed on your PC in order to run the update.
• On the Connect To PC pop-up on your device, select HTC Sync.
• Once connected to HTC Sync, locate the HTC Inspire 4G™ for AT&T ROM Update that you downloaded and double-click on the file to launch the system update wizard.
• Follow all of the system update wizard instructions shown on your PC.
• Once the update is complete, click Finish in the Wizard and the device will reboot.
• Once the device reboots, the initial setup wizard will appear.
• Once the initial setup process is complete, the device is ready for use.

Download (269 MB)

 

[dylando808]

awesome! that link worked for me!
just manually updated my phone! it was just too tempting! lmao

 

[tobyornottoby]

You're welcome.

How long did the manual update take?

I will do mine this weekend if it doesn't come through. Might do it anyway just to get a cleaner install.

 

[dylando808]

You're welcome.

How long did the manual update take?

I will do mine this weekend if it doesn't come through. Might do it anyway just to get a cleaner install.

it was REALLY quick for me.
less than a half hour (results may vary) and i had gingerbread on my phone

its actually taking longer for me to get everything back onto the phone and setting it back up. (the update pretty much factory resets your phone.)