Help OTA Update rolling out. Version 2.17.651.5 - Sprint

[jerofld]

Thanks.
I did that. Then I opened Market and it prompted me to accept agreement. Then I checked the version and it was the same as before I cleared data and cache: 3.4.4. I guess I got new Market when I installed update.

This is an old article, so the market has changed a little since this version. But if your market looks like the one in this article, it's the new one. If not, it has a link where you can upgrade.

Get the NEW Android Market Now [Download]

 

[dark_lobito]

Hi, does anybody know if this update will be available also for non-Sprint phones? I have a unbranded GSM with 2.6.35.13.
Thx.

 

[rockyyrem]

Just as an update; I currently have 2 days and one hours on battery, with 54% percent left. Average daily use, so I'm pretty sure this update doubled my battery life, at least in my case. Amazing.

 

[Corpse11]

Just as an update; I currently have 2 days and one hours on battery, with 54% percent left. Average daily use, so I'm pretty sure this update doubled my battery life, at least in my case. Amazing.

This is on the stock battery? Wow...My battery life has gotten better, but 2 days of use and only half the battery gone, thats crazy.

 

[Corpse11]

Thanks.
I did that. Then I opened Market and it prompted me to accept agreement. Then I checked the version and it was the same as before I cleared data and cache: 3.4.4. I guess I got new Market when I installed update.

I still had the old white and green market on my phone. So with the update, I cleared data of the old market, and reopened it. It will still show the old market when you first open it, but push the home button so that the market stays open but is not visible and wait a few minutes and it will update on its own.

 

[EarlyMon]

Hi, does anybody know if this update will be available also for non-Sprint phones? I have a unbranded GSM with 2.6.35.13.
Thx.

Not this update per se, and the good news is that with your phone you don't need it.

The primary thrust of this update has been removing Sprint spyware and changing some Sprint network access and radio updates. You're not on Sprint and don't use the same radio tech, so I'd say you're already ahead of the curve.

That said, they may yet release some incremental update for you GSM owners - or they may just jump to ICS next, no one here can really say, I don't think.

But the good news is that you're probably not missing anything here.

We're guessing that the battery life increase is due to stopping the extra Sprint Carrier IQ (carrier spyware) running incessantly in the background.

How's your battery life?

 

[vulcangrey]

My battery life has been amazing after the update!

I was at 88% last night after it had been off the charger for 12 hours!

 

[oOMavrikOo]

I took the update yesterday and can definitely say that the software is alot smoother. I haven't experienced any lag so far.

 

[ovrrdrive]

A few nice stories on Fiercemobile today about this stuff. Thought I'd post links for those of you that don't read the webpage everyday...

Sprint, HTC update phones to eliminate Carrier IQ software - FierceMobileContent ​

Sprint disables Carrier IQ across all phones - FierceMobileContent


Carrier IQ denies reports of FTC probe - FierceMobileContent

 

[dark_lobito]

Not this update per se, and the good news is that with your phone you don't need it.

The primary thrust of this update has been removing Sprint spyware and changing some Sprint network access and radio updates. You're not on Sprint and don't use the same radio tech, so I'd say you're already ahead of the curve.

That said, they may yet release some incremental update for you GSM owners - or they may just jump to ICS next, no one here can really say, I don't think.

But the good news is that you're probably not missing anything here.

We're guessing that the battery life increase is due to stopping the extra Sprint Carrier IQ (carrier spyware) running incessantly in the background.

How's your battery life?

Thanks for this info. I was hoping to get a better battery performance... I can drain it easily in 6-7 hours or even less depending on the use

 

[SDRANGER619]

Like the update and love the noticeable "snappiness" of the phone now.

 

[Linx]

What is Client IQ?

 

[jerofld]

What is Client IQ?

It actually was called carrier IQ. It was a diagnostic program that had severe security loopholes. A dev named TrevE discovered it would log every keystroke you made, read SMS messages, and even record where you would browse the web. There was a big outcry about it (I was a part) and Sprint decided to remove it.

 

[Androidalltheway]

does this update make the call quality better? or make the speaker louder?

 

[toomuchgame441]

Has anyone had a chance to look at the Peep app, the update was supposedly suppose to make it more in line with current Twitter. Anyone notice any differences, I love Peep... because I really wouldn't want to waste space installing another twitter app and Peep works perfectly for my Twitter needs.

 

[TheFrigz]

I never got an update about this. How do I get this update? HTC software update or firmware or what?

 

[Corpse11]

I never got an update about this. How do I get this update? HTC software update or firmware or what?

go to settings, and and push system update, and push HTC software update and install

 

[Rush]

I just had my phone freeze on the task manager and restart itself after a minute of being frozen on it. Im on the new update btw. First time it has ever froze like that hmmm. I also noticed once or twice since the update that when entering the messaging window itll show only the first or second conversation threads and the rest of them will be blank untill i tap something to reload it and all will be good. I assume htc will work out the small bugs and eventually roll out another update

I'v been having a few sudden drop of network connection (meaning my phone just stop in the middle of doing doing anything on a website) thus causing a freeze and a restart of HTC sense. I actually did a reset of the device (thinking it might be an application causing conflict) to clear the entire system of any corruption. Unless, we notify HTC or Sprint on this matter - they will assume the update was a total success.

 

[Corpse11]

anyone find out what this new "SMITH" program is?

 

[MozartMan]

anyone find out what this new "SMITH" program is?

It is on page 2 of this thread, post #36 by PyroSporker.
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-3d...-version-2-17-651-5-sprint-2.html#post3803711

 

[toomuchgame441]

Has anyone had a chance to look at the Peep app, the update was supposedly suppose to make it more in line with current Twitter. Anyone notice any differences, I love Peep... because I really wouldn't want to waste space installing another twitter app and Peep works perfectly for my Twitter needs.

Anyone test this out yet?

 

[kaoticzeus]

Whats the best way for.htc to know about their software issues? Does htc really look at the" send report tell htc" thing?

 

[marctronixx]

go to the HTC support site and start up a message there. you can also search as there may be someone else posting about it. HTC do look on those forums directly.

 

[jerofld]

Whats the best way for.htc to know about their software issues? Does htc really look at the" send report tell htc" thing?

I'm sure they do. But if you want an alternative problem submission avenue, we have a sticky that covers it:

http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-3d/368686-reporting-bugs-htc-do.html

 

[TwistedWrister]

Anyway to disable the battery alert when it's below 25% or 15 whatever it is? I hate those noises that popup like that.