EVO 4G's Android 2.2 update starts trickling out July 30 (official OTA August 3rd)

ericshmerick · Jul 30, 2010

3volut1on said:
Curious as to what effect this "non-official" update will have with the official update? Will the OTA overwrite or update the zipped version everyones installing today?

See, this is the problem. HTC placed this (what I believe to be final) update on it's servers. It was found and spread on the internet like wildfire. HTC realized their mistake, pulled it, and are now backpedaling, saying "install at you're own risk!" to scare you.

If this "unofficial shady and incomplete" versions bricks phones or prevents the "official" OTA update from working, Sprint & HTC better brace themselves for some angry support calls. Even though users were warned not to install, my gosh human nature and geekiness sure does encourage us to install something that was just on HTC's own servers hours ago.

So, I stand by my opinion that some IT dude put it online too soon and it was found. There is nothing wrong with this version, HTC just wants the roll out to jive with their ever changing "launch date."

This is what happens when the "OMG we have tEh frist launch of FroYo!" announcements go out so early with a footnote that a test version will be available on 7/30. Now they are backpedaling. Just doesn't smell right.

Strange botched launch HTC & Sprint have here. Oops.

ikenny · Jul 30, 2010

anyone have the zip file? it's been removed from the HTC site

gigadigit · Jul 30, 2010

Just updated it. Seems to be working fine. Swype is not working.
Also, before the update, I cannot get 4G signal to stay. It would say 4G Signal Found and then will go way in like 15 seconds. Now, the signal stays. SpeedTest showing 3.1M down and 1M up.

dblake15 · Jul 30, 2010

gigadigit said:
Just updated it. Seems to be working fine. Swype is not working.
Also, before the update, I cannot get 4G signal to stay. It would say 4G Signal Found and then will go way in like 15 seconds. Now, the signal stays. SpeedTest showing 3.1M down and 1M up.

This is for swype

Android 2.2 Support?

uninstall and reinstall

snapbox · Jul 30, 2010

snapbox said:
HTC File renamed "update.zip". Load this into your top level directory on the SD card and follow the instructions HERE

EVO Froyo 2.2 <-- I'm hosting this, so please be gentle!

According to HTC, this is NOT the final build, but I've had it on my phone for about an hour now and have no apparent issues.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Although this is the EXACT file HTC had up on their website, I do not take responsibility for you screwing up your beautiful EVO.

Note: Flash appears to be working on my phone, so I'm not sure why others are experiencing issues.

Manual download URL is http://97.74.44.48/evo/update.zip

I'm sure this is going to be completely submerged in the thread, so I'm quoting it.. I'm hosting the file HTC took down. (http://97.74.44.48/evo/update.zip)

3volut1on · Jul 30, 2010

EasyEEE said:
Agreed. Just saying it seemed legit given it was from their site, and the version number matched the release info on Sprint's web site. There was almost no reason to question it. Seemed like a no brainer. Just glad I didn't install.

+1

If you look at the original link:

http://liveimage.htc.com/OTA_Supersonic_3.26.651.3-1.47.651.1_releaseu2cqjc2e98n4o6xn.zip

Thats definitely not a public file source.

twospirits · Jul 30, 2010

pwnst*r said:
Wow. Worst thread merge ever.

Why would you merge a thread that lets folks know NOT to download it with a million merged threads about how it's been "pre-released" and "official"?

So, in case newcomers missed it:

You prefer I close the thread being that "according to HTC its not Official" or try to have all these multiple threads in one place. Because its getting to that point IMO.

At the rate these other threads were popping up, I had to act quickly.

If there are any problems with installing or any error messages feel free to post in the other Official Install problem thread.

TS

redenfield · Jul 30, 2010

skunkd said:
anybody getting this error during the install? i followed the directions to the tee:

I got the exact same error.

gigadigit · Jul 30, 2010

Thanks. I just tried update all. all my apps are updating. Pretty cool!

dblake15 said:
This is for swype

Android 2.2 Support?

uninstall and reinstall

pwnst*r · Jul 30, 2010

twospirits said:
You prefer I close the thread being that "according to HTC its not Official" or try to have all these multiple threads in one place. Because its getting to that point IMO.

At the rate these other threads were popping up, I had to act quickly.

If there are any problems with installing or any error messages feel free to post in the other Official Install problem thread.

TS

I understand why you merged the others, but I thought one sticky with a warning heading would have been good. Or at least combine the two in the first post.

twospirits · Jul 30, 2010

pwnst*r said:
I understand why you merged the others, but I thought one sticky with a warning heading would have been good. Or at least combine the two in the first post.

Feel free to make that post and I will sticky it and close it so that it doesn't get out of hand. Just pm me when you do.

TS

redenfield · Jul 30, 2010

skunkd said:
anybody getting this error during the install? i followed the directions to the tee:

Figured out the issue. Just name the file " update " on your computer, when transferring to the SD card it will change the name to update.zip

When naming it update.zip on the computer, it was getting transferred as update.zip.zip

ericshmerick · Jul 30, 2010

I asked HTC on Twitter why we are to believe this version isn't final, as it came from their servers. I attached their response.

I then asked them why, if it's not final, do the version & file numbers match exactly to those on Sprint's EVO site. No response.

Well, whatever the case, I just don't see why they don't release the final version to us geeks who are clamoring for 2.2. I mean, it's a good thing, you know HTC?

Apparently they aren't finished with it. That's kinda scary at the eleventh hour...

RichboyJhae · Jul 30, 2010

YouTube - Android 2.2 on the Evo 4G

Froyo video review. Also if someone has contacts with HTC. Ask them if the people whom already updated will be able to update to the Real OTA update

lillygirl7 · Jul 30, 2010

pwnst*r said:
Wow. Worst thread merge ever.

Why would you merge a thread that lets folks know NOT to download it with a million merged threads about how it's been "pre-released" and "official"?

So, in case newcomers missed it:

Lol I thought I was hallucinating. Wth happened to the thread? I didn't know the threads could be merged like that. Good to know now.

Zameus · Jul 30, 2010

pwnst*r said:
Wow. Worst thread merge ever.

Why would you merge a thread that lets folks know NOT to download it with a million merged threads about how it's been "pre-released" and "official"?

So, in case newcomers missed it:

WOW! WAY TO GO HTC! I APPLAUD YOU AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU DISCUSS ME ON HOW YOU TRICKED EVERYONE TO THINK THAT THEY COULD MANUALLY DOWNLOAD THE OTA UPDATE IF THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT.

WAY TO BAIT EVERYONE TO BETA TEST FOR YOU!!!

HTC ENGINEER: "Ok everyone, we have enough beta testers out there. Let's pull the file from the server and let's see what has broken. This way we can release Froyo when we finally havea stable build."

Sorry for you people who jumped the gun on this, but it's not like myself and others on this board didn't forwarn you PLENTY of times! WAIT!

stainlessray · Jul 30, 2010

redenfield said:
Figured out the issue. Just name the file " update " on your computer, when transferring to the SD card it will change the name to update.zip

When naming it update.zip on the computer, it was getting transferred as update.zip.zip

my update proceeded, in spite of that message. i had the file named correctly though. checked it in astro ON the card.

badankles · Jul 30, 2010

Zameus said:
WOW! WAY TO GO HTC! I APPLAUD YOU AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU DISCUSS ME ON HOW YOU TRICKED EVERYONE TO THINK THAT THEY COULD MANUALLY DOWNLOAD THE OTA UPDATE IF THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT.

WAY TO BAIT EVERYONE TO BETA TEST FOR YOU!!!

HTC ENGINEER: "Ok everyone, we have enough beta testers out there. Let's pull the file from the server and let's see what has broken. This way we can release Froyo when we finally havea stable build."

Sorry for you people who jumped the gun on this, but it's not like myself and others on this board didn't forwarn you PLENTY of times! WAIT!

sorry for what? as far as i can tell, everyone who followed the instruction as described is fine.

Rob_A · Jul 30, 2010

I hope I can update to with the official OTA update in a few days now.

2.2 workin' fine though.

3volut1on · Jul 30, 2010

Zameus said:
WOW! WAY TO GO HTC! I APPLAUD YOU AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU DISCUSS ME ON HOW YOU TRICKED EVERYONE TO THINK THAT THEY COULD MANUALLY DOWNLOAD THE OTA UPDATE IF THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT.

WAY TO BAIT EVERYONE TO BETA TEST FOR YOU!!!

HTC ENGINEER: "Ok everyone, we have enough beta testers out there. Let's pull the file from the server and let's see what has broken. This way we can release Froyo when we finally havea stable build."

Sorry for you people who jumped the gun on this, but it's not like myself and others on this board didn't forwarn you PLENTY of times! WAIT!

I wonder how many HTC Engineers are combing these threads right now....

"Got my eye on you Focker"

ericshmerick · Jul 30, 2010

Rob_A said:
I hope I can update to with the official OTA update in a few days now.

2.2 workin' fine though.

This is the reason I'm afraid to update (*bravo, HTC, you successfully scared me*).

I just wish there was more transparency around this whole update release snafu HTC created. They are being quiet on purpose to make people nervous. Well done, but they are the ones who created this mess. I'll remember this.

If I do decide to update and the OTA doesn't work, I'll just visit the Sprint store and act dumb. That or file an insurance claim.

ThatNewAndroidGuy · Jul 30, 2010

Zameus said:
WOW! WAY TO GO HTC! I APPLAUD YOU AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU DISCUSS ME ON HOW YOU TRICKED EVERYONE TO THINK THAT THEY COULD MANUALLY DOWNLOAD THE OTA UPDATE IF THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT.

WAY TO BAIT EVERYONE TO BETA TEST FOR YOU!!!

HTC ENGINEER: "Ok everyone, we have enough beta testers out there. Let's pull the file from the server and let's see what has broken. This way we can release Froyo when we finally havea stable build."

Sorry for you people who jumped the gun on this, but it's not like myself and others on this board didn't forwarn you PLENTY of times! WAIT!

Wow here goes another one. Tricked everyone to manually download the OVER THE AIR *yea had to BOLD it* update, that just so happened to not be available at the moment?

dels28 · Jul 30, 2010

stainlessray said:
my update proceeded, in spite of that message. i had the file named correctly though. checked it in astro ON the card.

Thanks for your post, I was getting concerned my eyes were failing me in terms of the instructions. After seeing your post, I was good in less than 10 minutes and got the congrads screen.

Rylando · Jul 30, 2010

File removed

stainlessray · Jul 30, 2010

dels28 said:
Thanks for your post, I was getting concerned my eyes were failing me in terms of the instructions. After seeing your post, I was good in less than 10 minutes and got the congrads screen.

i know that was a good feeling!

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