Update Available From Sprint

[andrewcgrimm]

Rooted users need to get the RUU image, flash back to stock, apply update and then re-root. I did this, it works fine, I also quickly restored apps using Astro.

This MR did NOT remove root access, just can't apply it to a rooted phone.

Where is the RUU image?

 

[heimy25]

For those with 100% awake still, unplug the phone, mine was at 100% for 30 minutes, then I unplugged it and, boom it shot down, it stays awake when plugged in, and goes to sleep when unplugged, sweet huh

Mine hasn't been plugged in and I still have 100%

 

[dereileak]

I updated my hero without a problem, however I am trying to update my wife's. It is on the Firmware Update screen and saying "Device is preparing your services. Please wait...." It has been doing this for about 15 minutes now.

go to the home screen, do you notive the 1x or EVDO symbol, the firmware can download in the background, I exited it while it was downloading, and it still finished and prompted me when I could update after it finished.

 

[dereileak]

Mine hasn't been plugged in and I still have 100%

you reboot the phone?

 

[sr1982]

My hero was updated, handcent deleted and the battery awake time is dropping big time. The second hero still can't get the update....

 

[dereileak]

My hero was updated, handcent deleted and the battery awake time is dropping big time. The second hero still can't get the update....

I am glad to report the headphones play in stereo now, I listened to lady gaga, and a virtual barber shop thing, that sounds like your getting a hair cut!!! the hero sounds amazing for sound quality!!!

 

[mrosenberg]

dereileak, can you explain how you exported the contacts via bluetooth? is there a file on the phone that contains all the contacts?

thanks!

 

[joehp1]

Had done the Handcent update and my awake time was great. With update, it is back to 100%. UGH!

 

[ToxicToastKatz]

Can somebody really quickly just advise if the firmware automatically does a factory reset? I'm trying to see if I have to/can back up my scenes and settings.

 

[dereileak]

dereileak, can you explain how you exported the contacts via bluetooth? is there a file on the phone that contains all the contacts?

thanks!

I never did that, I will test now though

 

[meangreengdub]

I am glad to report the headphones play in stereo now, I listened to lady gaga, and a virtual barber shop thing, that sounds like your getting a hair cut!!! the hero sounds amazing for sound quality!!!

How do you know it's in stero? I do think it sounds better though...

 

[ecaggiani]

The update does not wipe the phone. Kept all my apps and settings.

One thing I notice is that it still says EV-DO rev 0 and not rev A. Sprint said this was a display only bug so they should have fixed it in this release. Of course, maybe where I am I can only get rev 0? Will have to test.

Anyone out there see Rev A?

 

[blampars]

I am glad to report the headphones play in stereo now, I listened to lady gaga, and a virtual barber shop thing, that sounds like your getting a hair cut!!! the hero sounds amazing for sound quality!!!

i've never wanted to say it, but i've not once had the headphones play in mono instead of stereo like intended. i've even tested it to be sure my ears weren't playing tricks on me heh.

glad to hear that it's been fixed for those of you who had a problem though!

 

[dereileak]

How do you know it's in stero? I do think it sounds better though...

I have a file that requires stereo to sound right, try it out, it sounds like you are getting a haircut, and needs stereo to work correctly, it uses your brain to make it sound like a virtual haircut, its soooooo cool Download virtual-barbershop.mp3 from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
its legal, made by a college student

 

[bobeink]

mine always said Rev A even before update...so I can't help ya out there

 

[dereileak]

The update does not wipe the phone. Kept all my apps and settings.

One thing I notice is that it still says EV-DO rev 0 and not rev A. Sprint said this was a display only bug so they should have fixed it in this release. Of course, maybe where I am I can only get rev 0? Will have to test.

Anyone out there see Rev A?

that is because of the PRI, under status settings, the new phones that show rev A have the PRI version 1.7, as we are stuck with 1.68_003, but I hope they update it someday, not a big deal

 

[dereileak]

Can somebody really quickly just advise if the firmware automatically does a factory reset? I'm trying to see if I have to/can back up my scenes and settings.

it does not do a factory reset, this would piss many people off, so they dont do that, just updates the rom, leaves your settings alone

 

[dvdqnoc]

Can somebody really quickly just advise if the firmware automatically does a factory reset? I'm trying to see if I have to/can back up my scenes and settings.

??? No. I updated, and everything on my phone looks exactly the same.Its just the bugs in the background that got fixed.

 

[ToxicToastKatz]

it does not do a factory reset, this would piss many people off, so they dont do that, just updates the rom, leaves your settings alone

thank you kind sir.

It has been on the HTC screen for awhile though.....I'm sure it just takes some time....coming out of it as i type.....sweet.

 

[meangreengdub]

I have a file that requires stereo to sound right, try it out, it sounds like you are getting a haircut, and needs stereo to work correctly, it uses your brain to make it sound like a virtual haircut, its soooooo cool Download virtual-barbershop.mp3 from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
its legal, made by a college student

Hahaha this is amazing!! How did you find this? Is there anything else like this?

 

[dereileak]

thank you kind sir.

It has been on the HTC screen for awhile though.....I'm sure it just takes some time....coming out of it as i type.....sweet.

the reason I believe it sits there is because it rewriting the app folder, app data would get messed up causing the naming issues in the apps list, so far the things that are fixed are :
1. stereo headphones
2. messages come on time
3. 100% awake issue gone (for 99% of people)
4. apps are named correctly and have the correct picture
5. Added quick access mute and speaker phone buttons while in a call
6. updated android character while in a call
7. app search, hold down the search button while looking at your app list
8. Call on hold issue (according to another user)
9. Merged/Conference Calls work correctly now (according to another user)
10. Improvement to camera picture quality
11. DST issue addressed, "unable to receive SMS" due to "full memory" addressed
12. Memory Leak when BT is in connected state

 

[jdawg0024]

Did the update with no problems, uninstalled HandcentSMS and now phone is sleeping after sending message with Stock SMS App. Notice the phone is a little faster but might be from the restart. No Other Changes noticed yet.

 

[kingjah2gz]

so at this point do we need to reset the phone all together cause im also still at 100% after the updatephone was never rooted or downloaded any other sms app.the phone has been unpluged also.

 

[dereileak]

Hahaha this is amazing!! How did you find this? Is there anything else like this?

I have a few more, ill upload them, ill zip it, one is a match box shaking, and a hair dryer, I have no clue, I browse the web ALOT!!, lol
Download Surround sounds stereo.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

This includes 4 of the surround sound stereo things, including the barber shop one, this will show you the power of stereo!!!!

 

[CitizenD]

-Improvement to camera picture quality
-DST issue addressed, "unable to receive SMS" due to "full memory" addressed
-Memory Leak when BT is in connected state
- 3.5 mono when using headset
-Dialer App battery drain fixed