Desire Firmware OTA Update

[michiel.van.wessem]

I had to manually check for it. (About phone/system software updates.)

I am on Orange as well, but the phone is from CPW so, unlocked/unbranded to begin with. I checked manually for the update, after reading the thread here. Updated it yesterday, took about 5/10 minutes all in all included. Seems to be working just fine.

 

[nofear]

Seems all UK network are updating but Virgin Media

 

[puppy]

My WiFi is unbelievably quick!
And no problems since my update

Speaking of WiFi, how do you guys rate the Desire's WiFi reception? Have you compared it to other phones? Mine's terrible!

 

[Quboid]

Anyone got any word on how this affects root with Apps2SD?

The update is available via manual update (unbranded Desire from Handtec) but I don't want to update and then my phone can't access my apps partition!

 

[byron_hinson]

Seems all UK network are updating but Virgin Media

T-mob hasn't

 

[haris9]

Hi, i upgraded my Desire this morning, everything works except wifi
Iv got a de-branded Orange Desire, the update went smooth no prob, once the update was done it started up fine, only thing i noticed was the Wifi didnt work, In Setting > Wireless & network, it say "unable to start Wi-Fi" under Wi-Fi.

Firmware version; 2.1-update1
Software number; 1.21.405.2

...^^ after update (cant remember pervious id)

Any way to fix this without/ reflashing to old rom? would appreciate the help. thanks.

try one time factory reset, hope your problem will be solved. whenever we update phone with new rom, we should hard reset for its better result.

 

[marshalex]

not had an update from orange yet on an branded orange handset. has anyone else?

 

[mr-mixalot]

Update on my situation:

I have a T-Mobile HTC Desire that I unbranded using a generic HTC rom (through the process of making a "Goldcard", then downloading the RUU file and running that on the PC). That all went smoothly but when I then did this most recent update, I lost the WiFi.

It seems that this IS an issue with unbranded devices. Devices that come from HTC with no branding originally are fine.

I had to re-flash back down to the generic HTC firmware to get WiFi back, but am pleased to say that I have now managed to update to this newest firmware.

I used the Goldcard I made previously, and the firmware located here RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.ex - xda-developers <- the first link is to the RUU file.

The process is - turn off phone, remove sim card and microSD card. Put in Goldcard (have a search around for the instructions for making a Goldcard, it's not hard). Turn on phone, connect via USB, run the RUU....exe file downloaded. That wipes the handset and installs this new firmware, re-boots, etc.

Turn off, put your correct microSD card in, turn on, set the phone up WITHOUT the sim card in (first time I left the sim card in and it put some Virgin mobile rubbish on the phone, even though it was a T-Mobile handset), then power down, put sim card in and away you go.

Am now on 1.21.405.2 with working WiFi and everything.

I can confirm the instructions above work perfectly to get your WiFi back, now I have it all and I want more, give me 2.2

 

[doad13]

not had an update from orange yet on an branded orange handset. has anyone else?

nope orange haven't brought any updates out am still on 1.15.61.10 i seen people saying that it could be to do with oranges software that comes with the phone such as homescreen selector/maps/photo/ringtones etc

 

[NineToTheSky]

To those who haven't had it yet, I'd say don't be too concerned. I always think that updates are like an itch you feel compelled to scratch. But sometimes it doesn't achieve much. I can't say my life is significantly better or richer for this update; in fact, I haven't noticed any difference. Life goes on...

(Or course, sometimes, they're crucial.)

 

[Andy L]

I attempted the OTA update on my debranded Orange Desire yesterday and got the disabled Wi-Fi problem that lots of other people have had - I rolled back to the previous firmware I was using (1.15) but lost all my apps, app settings, home screens and some of my contact info in the process which is infuriating! This was a few hours before the posts above were made about flashing to 1.21 with the goldcard already inserted

I don't know if it's worth bothering with the update now? I haven't found a decent backup solution for the phone yet and I don't want to spend hours restoring everything again (I've already done two restores in the three weeks I've owned the phone). I find it appalling design by Google how updating the phone firmware wipes everything - is that not like losing all your applications, settings and documents every time you apply a new service pack to Windows!? And that's compounded by the fact that there don't seem to be any straightforward complete backup to computer solutions available (please correct me if I'm wrong) - I have a decent backup regime for my own computer and I'm not prepared to fork out for some company to give me storage space on their cloud servers, I think that's completely unnecessary!

 

[NineToTheSky]

I attempted the OTA update on my debranded Orange Desire yesterday and got the disabled Wi-Fi problem that lots of other people have had - I rolled back to the previous firmware I was using (1.15) but lost all my apps, app settings, home screens and some of my contact info in the process which is infuriating! This was a few hours before the posts above were made about flashing to 1.21 with the goldcard already inserted

Don't forget that you altered your phone from the way HTC supplied it, so they can't be held responsible if the unexpected happens.

I don't know if it's worth bothering with the update now? I haven't found a decent backup solution for the phone yet and I don't want to spend hours restoring everything again (I've already done two restores in the three weeks I've owned the phone).

Have you tried MyBackup Pro? You can backup everything either online or to the SD card. From there, you can copy it to your PC.

I find it appalling design by Google how updating the phone firmware wipes everything - is that not like losing all your applications, settings and documents every time you apply a new service pack to Windows!?

Updating to a standard unaltered phone doesn't wipe anything. If you choose to customise your phone, you must accept that the unexpected can happen.

I sympathise with you, and I know how frustrating it can be; I've customised stuff myself, and have learnt the hard way not to change anything I rely on.

 

[Andy L]

Ah, I was under the impression that updating the firmware would still have wiped everything even if I hadn't debranded - that's fair enough if that's not the case!

I had tried the free version of MyBackup but wanted to test that a full backup/restore of apps and data actually worked before forking out for the Pro version. It turns out that you don't get enough space with the free version to do that so what I'm probably going to do instead is root my phone, update the firmware to 1.21 in the process and then get Titanium Backup on there. It'll be another evening (maybe more) gone but hopefully it'll save time and effort in the long run...

 

[Stoo]

I wish i hadn't updated now, battery has gone shocking, took it off charge and within 25mins it had dropped to 89%, hasn't even used it, I used to get 36-48hrs off a charge now only get 24hrs

 

[Linkey]

I wish i hadn't updated now, battery has gone shocking, took it off charge and within 25mins it had dropped to 89%, hasn't even used it, I used to get 36-48hrs off a charge now only get 24hrs

I wish the same. The battery lasts 30% less than before the update.

 

[marshalex]

I wish the same. The battery lasts 30% less than before the update.

in that case i don't want it, roll on 2.2 instead!

 

[stueyboy]

Battery for me is pretty similar to be honest. been off charge for 6 hours and on 87% at the moment

 

[byron_hinson]

T-mobile update is out now too

 

[Ten10]

Yeah t-mobile is good to go. Had to do a manual check. Updating now.

 

[michiel.van.wessem]

I'm sorry if this is in the thread already but has anyone tried the GPS yet since the update.

for me too after update GPS signal or fix seems to be is poorer. have GPS test app instelled and can say that before update it could get a 9 satellite fix maybe in 30 sec inside the house. now it takes more than a minute to get a fix even outside

I have noticed that it takes forever indeed to get a GPS fix. I used to get a GPS fix inside the house under 5 minutes (so it's always been slow for me, mind). But it now takes ages for it outside as well.

I use GPS mainly with Google My Tracks to record my bike rides. Since I am just about so set of one, I'll let you know in about 1-2 hours how that went.

I don't have too high hopes. Luckily I am not highly dependent on the GPS to record my tracks, but still it's nice to show where I have been.

 

[Vimto]

Hi All

Long time lurker (well, since april when I ordered my desire) first time poster.

Just confirming the T-Mobile version of the patch, had to power off/on my phone and do a manual check for updates and it found it. Took about 5 mins tops via wifi to do the update - version now showing as 1.21.110.4 if that's of any use/meaning to anyone. It very nicely did a backup of my stuff before and offered to restore when the update was complete, all looking initially happy and healthy.

Off to have a play.

 

[choccy]

I did T-Mobile update and it failed in backing up my data so I ended up losing few stuff but not a major issue, just an inconvenience.

Will see how it goes now.

GPS used to connect quick indoors, still not connected after 3 mins. LOL connected just as I posted.

 

[Nestacres]

Another good t-mobile update here. Manual check and all fine, all data restored and can't really see any difference! Runs a bit quicker and GPS still slow, but was like that before.

 

[shaunydub]

upgraded my Tmob handset...no issues.
GPS locks on in doors same as before - in a few seconds.
No issues with Wi-fi.

 

[nx1977]

I did T-Mobile update and it failed in backing up my data so I ended up losing few stuff but not a major issue, just an inconvenience.

Will see how it goes now.

GPS used to connect quick indoors, still not connected after 3 mins. LOL connected just as I posted.

What did you lose?