2.10.405.2 OTA manual update

[hainman]

ive just had to receive a new one as my last one took a dip im ma cuppa,before it went for a plunge i got the OTA update bout 2weeks ago and it gave me app share.htc torch which was kinda fun,it had 3 settings when you touched the screen and wifi update which meant the phone became an external wifi router,actauly managed to work my laptop for a bit,but now ive got a feckin o2 branded one now so i cant get the froyo update,hopefully it'll be available soon to o2 branded phones.

 

[Unhban]

When you get to the screen with the red triangle and an exclamation mark you need to press up on the volume button and the power button then it will go into the next menu where you select install update.zip.

Yeh, this needs adding to the first message to make it clear and stop panic attacks , and add the words 'both together' :

i.e.
When you get to the screen with the red triangle and an exclamation mark you need to press both together the UP volume button and the power button, then it will go into the next menu where you select install update.zip.

Unh.

 

[EddyOS]

My software is 2.10.161.2, will it still work?

Your Desire (on Vodafone) - 2.10.161.2
This update (generic) - 2.10.405.2

Same version, different vendor code. Which is why those on a Vodafone Desire don't need this update as it's for the generic Desires to 'catch up' to the one already on the Vodafone handsets

 

[teppic74]

The software in 2.10.161.2 and 2.10.405.2 is different - the generic build is more up to date than Vodafone's (HTC's versioning system is almost random).

 

[tuffcheez]

Heart stopping moment for a new kid on the block, but thankfully successful!

But where has Launcherpro disappeared to?

 

[lorrebreaker]

Was about to do this then checked system update "no update available" tried it again seconds later and the update appeared.

Updating right now.

 

[teppic74]

It looks like HTC has made the update available again OTA then, as expected.

 

[Deleted User]

Yep. Just downloaded and updated my phone aswell. All seems fine.

 

[rtb35]

Heart stopping moment for a new kid on the block, but thankfully successful!

But where has Launcherpro disappeared to?

You will need to clear the default for HTC sense then press home and the option to use launcherpro should come up.

 

[EddyOS]

The software in 2.10.161.2 and 2.10.405.2 is different - the generic build is more up to date than Vodafone's (HTC's versioning system is almost random).

That's not true, we had 2.09.405.8 and then Vodafone got 2.10.161.2 (which included the voice mic on the keyboard). We then got 2.10.405.2 which has now added this. There are the same build but with different vendor codes...

 

[teppic74]

That's not true, we had 2.09.405.8 and then Vodafone got 2.10.161.2 (which included the voice mic on the keyboard). We then got 2.10.405.2 which has now added this. There are the same build but with different vendor codes...

They have different kernel versions, and of course different customizations. I haven't checked on the apps.

edit: doing a google search it seems they might have the same kernel after all, I'd read on xda they were different (there is no Vodafone RUU for me to check).

 

[hecksa]

The new voice mic button on the keyboard looks really crappy, noticeably low-res compared with the rest. Surpising lack of attention to detail from HTC here ...

 

[teppic74]

The new voice mic button on the keyboard looks really crappy, noticeably low-res compared with the rest. Surpising lack of attention to detail from HTC here ...

Yes, it looks like a quick hack. Hopefully the next update will be better.

 

[ingo1]

Just received my OTA update UK

This update appears to have been pulled (probably temporarily) as an OTA update.

edit: It seems the update is now available again OTA. This guide will still work if you prefer to install manually, or don't get the OTA offer.

This update is for stock froyo release 2.09.405.8 only.

You can apply it manually by following these steps:

• Backup anything you need, in case of problems
• Download this file and put it on your sdcard
• Rename the file to 'update.zip' (ensure it is not update.zip.zip)
• Power down the phone
• Start the phone in recovery (press vol down and power together, then select recovery)
• After recovery loads press vol up and power together
• Select to apply update.zip

If you have debranded your phone you MUST have your goldcard in the phone.

Read that last bit again.

 

[Casual Pete]

Just received my OTA update UK

Just got mine aswell,downloading now.

 

[purnelld]

Hi,

I now have no WIFI even though I had the gold card.

I have created another and installed the update again and still no WIFI.

Is my phone now scr*wed or is there another alternative?

 

[Deleted User]

Are you sure you've got a valid Goldcard?
You can still roll back to 2.1 (there's an excellent guide on here) and then try again.

 

[purnelld]

Well I think I have.

Can you point me in the direction of how "you" create one and how "you" downgrade?

I am so annoyed at myself!

thanks

 

[chris 290]

Wow, this new update has made my phone super smooth. Wonder how it is for everyone else. Very impressed

 

[kobirulali]

I've already asked in another thread but feel this thread is probabily best place to ask. The 2.10.405.2 OTA manual update has been a complete disaster for me!

I debranded from O2 fine and when i went to update OTA i thought it updated fine but i am now stuck on the white HTC screen and it doesn't say quietelt brilliant etc to load up! I can access the recovery mode though!

 

[teppic74]

Problems with the update are likely to be due to not using a goldcard (that will certainly cause problems like no wifi). Otherwise try doing a wipe in recovery, or flashing the froyo RUU with your goldcard.

 

[EddyOS]

They have different kernel versions, and of course different customizations. I haven't checked on the apps.

edit: doing a google search it seems they might have the same kernel after all, I'd read on xda they were different (there is no Vodafone RUU for me to check).

Vodafone got SO much stick over their previous update they released a stock Desire ROM (albeit with their vendor code) - their 2.10.161.2 IS a stock ROM...I frequent the Vodafone forum as well and the versions are the same as the generic WWE ROM

As for the next release, I don't know if Vodafone will repeat the situation but for their sake I hope they (and other operators) learn from this and just make their apps available on the Market

 

[kobirulali]

Problems with the update are likely to be due to not using a goldcard (that will certainly cause problems like no wifi). Otherwise try doing a wipe in recovery, or flashing the froyo RUU with your goldcard.

Goldcard is fine because I managed to install WWE_2.09.405.8 with no problems! It even found the update when i checked on the phone and proceded to install the update but now it's frozen on startup screen

 

[KTF]

Updated on an unbranded, unlocked Desire from 3 phone today with no problems after the OTA was available again.

 

[andyt]

Updated on unlocked Desire from Carphone Warehouse (on vodafone but the CW phones are unlocked apparently).

Update went fine but now no wifi... ...any suggestions?