Seems to have gone fine. New lock screen, more free space for apps (yay!).
Hmm, I can't help noticing we're in the same country, but I still haven't been offered this update. I keep manually checking, but nope, nothing available. Is yours a sim-free handset?
I'm wondering if only those obtained from mobile networks are getting the update.
Hmm, I can't help noticing we're in the same country, but I still haven't been offered this update. I keep manually checking, but nope, nothing available. Is yours a sim-free handset?
I'm wondering if only those obtained from mobile networks are getting the update.
To my knowledge, the Desire S and the Desire HD are also getting the 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 update too so they may have staggered the rollout slightly to ease the load on their servers.
As far as I'm aware, they're aiming to have it completed by the 15th so you'll (hopefully) get it before then.
I wish it was SIM-free then I would not have Vodafone crap on it... I got my update after checking manually last week.
I gone from having 15->20 MB internal storage free to currently having 47 MB free.
Hi schadfield,I got my update after checking manually last week.
Hi schadfield,
I just did a manual check and got a note saying that an update was available. I then tried downloading it via WiFi but got an error saying that it couldn't be installed. Out of interest, did you use your Vodafone mobile data connection to download it?
Thanks in advance.
JPC
Hi schadfield,
I just did a manual check and got a note saying that an update was available. I then tried downloading it via WiFi but got an error saying that it couldn't be installed. Out of interest, did you use your Vodafone mobile data connection to download it?
Thanks in advance.
JPC
Thanks.I used Wi-Fi. Downloaded and installed without any problems.
Since writing the above, I have discovered that FOTA = firmware over the air. So, that would suggest an update to 2.3.5. Just need to get it to work now!Thanks.
When I tried to update again, I don't think it was an update to 2.3.5. Instead, the 'Details' button said it was an FOTA Client update and an FOTA Scheduling Application update, whatever they are (I'll check these out). It still didn't update successfully, though!
JPC
Is your handset network branded? It's only rolling out to unbranded customers at the moment.
I have some further questions about firmware updating. As I'm new to Android and smartphones, if I update to 2.3.5 (from 2.3.3), does my data get erased in the process? Is it necessary to do a backup beforehand? Do I need to do anything else before the firmware update? One other question - are firmware updates reversible in the event that something goes wrong?
Thanks in advance.
JPC
My upgraded handset is branded by Vodafone UK.
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