2.29.405.2

[deanshep85]

Hi,
I bought Desire on contract and I want to upgrade software to the newest version, 2.29.405.
I just wanna know if I need to backup my settings or this update will not change/delete my apps and stuff?

Thanks

its always best on any phone to backup settings/apps ect....you can do it by using MyBackUp or titanium both found on the android market.

the update to the newest version SHOULDN'T delete anything, but as with any firmware update there is always the risk that something goes wrong and you have to factory reset your phone to get the new firmware to behave properly...hence why its always a great idea to just back up everything.

Hope that helped

 

[Village Guy]

So....does anyone know what the update was for?

Yes, the main feature of the update was to fix an issue with Android Market crashing.

Unfortunately it has caused the inbuilt Flash to fail on a good number of handsets. As somone else already reported, installing the Flash 10.1 update seems to fix the Flash issue at the cost of 10mb data space

 

[deanshep85]

Yes, the main feature of the update was to fix an issue with Android Market crashing.

Unfortunately it has caused the inbuilt Flash to fail on a good number of handsets. As somone else already reported, installing the Flash 10.1 update seems to fix the Flash issue at the cost of 10mb data space

also alot of people have complained about hit and miss wifi use with certain connections too..

 

[Euphobia]

I've had more crashes with this update than before it :S

I can't remember any crashes with the market, but now with this update I've had like 3 crashes when updating multiple things.

 

[deanshep85]

I gotta ask...but is there anyway my phone will 'auto' update...as in without me doing anything?

because im concerned that 70% of the people updating have had issues and I DONT want to update till everything is fixed with flash, wifi, market....so just concerned it will auto update..

 

[0orickyo0]

Installed and running on my TELUS desire running stock froyo. No issues with flash or WiFi....or anything else for that matter

 

[pajopatak]

What ROM are you on at the moment?

I am not really sure where can I see that?
I told you that i haven't done any modifications on the phone except updating it to 2.2.

 

[Androidin']

Installed and running on my TELUS desire running stock froyo. No issues with flash or WiFi....or anything else for that matter

Pop back in a couple days and post if you discover any issues.

Yesterday when I checked for the update it was available however now when I check, it finds none....

 

[robogo]

I found another new "feature" that I'd like you guys to confirm.


Eventhough there are problems with certain saved WLANs, Wi-Fi reception is noticeably better. Either that or people started moving their routers about

 

[EddyOS]

Right, lets get one thing clear here...

I'm not saying there are no issues but if there were low-level issues with the update everyone would have problems. Chances are it's certain app combinations causing issues as I've never had any issues of any description with any OTA update released since the first ROM 1.15.405.3

If you have an issue reflash the update manually OR flash the full RUU from my signature and set yourself up from scratch

 

[EarlyMon]

I found another new "feature" that I'd like you guys to confirm.


Eventhough there are problems with certain saved WLANs, Wi-Fi reception is noticeably better. Either that or people started moving their routers about

FWIW - Evo owners experienced improved wifi performance with the Froyo update.

 

[Village Guy]

One other feature was the addition of wallpapers, you now have the option of a patterned black background along with some others

 

[ryanuk]

Hi

Just update my desire to 2.29.405.2

Following this update I noticed a subtle change, though it may be my imagination.

I recall that the contacts list used to display the name, and also a caption underneath. I think this caption was "organisation" data of the contact. I've noticed that my desire is no longer displaying this info.

Can someone else who has updated their desire check this?

I am imagining things??

RyUK

 

[Kenty1981]

I am also on 2.10.405.2 with a debranded Virgin mobile and have yet to receive the update. My goldcard is my installed card

Hi,

I updated my Virgin debranded phone last night manually. Just download the file from the link provided by EddyOS and than place that onto the root of your SD card. You then boot into recovery and install from there. I just googled HTC manual update and found a good guide to follow.

All went fine and no issues found as yet.

Am still intruiged to know why we dont get notified about updates - very strange!

 

[EddyOS]

Might be down to the debranding and the CID of the phone. Or it's just going out in batches and you've not seen it yet

 

[Tholos]

Hi, finally up and running again with Wifi using the RUU from EddyOS sig, the problem was my orginal goldcard must have become corrupted and the other card was unsuitable to be a goldcard.
I checked the orig card with HxD and it was definately a goldcard but by rewriting the goldcard sectors it worked.
Marketplace is also now crashing which it never did before.

 

[Gash]

You NEED the gold card for ALL updates, flash it now and it'll bugger it up!!

What do i have to do if the update has been run without the goldcard in?

My Mrs has ran the update with a different card in than i used to unbrand hers and now her wifi isn't working. I don't know if there are any other problems yet.
My fault really, i should have told her never to do it but i didn't think she would be notified of an update as my phone never is unless the goldcard is put back in

 

[EddyOS]

Manually flash it with the gold card in and it should hopefuly fix things. If you're rooted you'll probably have more issues but if you're just debranded you should be OK

While you're at it, make the day to day SD card a gold card and then next time she can update it without issue

 

[michiel.van.wessem]

Bah, I can see no sign of having this update on my phone. (which clearly states: Software number: 2.10.405.2, which is an unbranded desire from CPW).

So I wonder what is happening?

 

[EddyOS]

Either wait for it as it tends to get rolled out OR manually download and flash it yourself

 

[agag]

I used Eddy link for manual updat e and have Bravo ota on my sd card which I can see with es file explorer. how do I install from there? Sorry if this is silly question. appreciate help.

 

[0orickyo0]

Still no issues.

 

[ifb-online]

Bah, I can see no sign of having this update on my phone. (which clearly states: Software number: 2.10.405.2, which is an unbranded desire from CPW).

So I wonder what is happening?

I got the update the other day and my phone is from CPW.

Ian

 

[EddyOS]

Seems HTC have pulled the update - it's no longer listed on their website either

Having said that, you can just download the OTA and flash it manually so it's no big deal

 

[deanshep85]

Seems HTC have pulled the update - it's no longer listed on their website either

Having said that, you can just download the OTA and flash it manually so it's no big deal

I think its due to the high level of complaints about faults....I mean if this board is a kinda retrospective look at the Desire users, over half here had issues with either wifi, sync or flash..

I think its a good thing, means HTC are listening and likely to re-release after fixing the issues that some people are having...or this could be a precursor to a better update maybe a lil later on.