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HTC Android update is for 'expert users only'
TAIWANESE PHONE MAKER HTC has finally released an Android Gingerbread update, but most frustrated HTC Desire owners will have to wait - it's for "expert users" only.
In fact, the manufacturer says on its Facebook page that the Android 2.3 update is intended "for development only and not for general public use". This is because upgrades to non-authorised phones might result in "loss of functionality" leaving "certain functions" no longer usable, HTC explained.
But the good news is, developers can now start churning out apps long before the public gets to the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.
HTC said, "This update is only recommended for expert users who want to experience Android 2.3 and understand the limitations which apply to this update to the HTC Desire."
It added, "Due to memory constraints several applications have been removed from this update and we are only offering the ROM upgrade utility (RUU) for you to download."
Flashing this ROM will erase users' previous customisations, including any messages, emails, contacts, and other personal information, so it will need to be backed up.
And to add salt to the wound, HTC said that for Desires bought in Germany, North America, South America, South Korea or Japan, the update will not work "due to concerns raised from our partners".
Major changes in the update include that all customisations, including operator applications, will be removed and all wallpapers, except the default wallpaper, will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website. Also, several HTC applications will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website, and the official Facebook application will be removed.
Those lucky enough to fit into HTC's narrow criteria to consider themselves an "expert", and still want to download the update can visit http://developer.htc.com at their own peril. Everyone else will just have to wait for an HTC handset that does support it. µ
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The HTC Sensation I have in my hand right now is by default running Android 2.3.3
If you're not too attached to HTC's own Sense interface, there's always Cyanogenmod 7, based on Android 2.3, which works perfectly well on any HTC Desire.
That makes them morons and idiots, milkers of money from loosers that buy HTC products. Sorry but there's no one to convince me or say otherwise, I had bad experience with HTC with many phones, and I realized that their policy is like this:
Launching a phone they say is great, then we complain about it's crap (non)functions, then HTC leaves users to dust, moving to another phone/product after 1-2 updates that do nothing, and then we beg someone at XDA to remake a better ROM or cook another based on updated software, because HTC doesn't give a sh...t on customers support or fixes even on warranty period.
They launch a new product every three months, then the old one is left in shadow on XDA mercy.
I don't care on tweaking/cooked ROM, as a "big" company that is, you need to launch products that work out of the box, half-baked is unacceptable for 5-600euro phones....
Remember, if someone flames me or says other things about me, surely are HTC fanbois or lovers, and anger makes them say things that are not even true, without evidence. It's simply stupid to buy a phone full of bugs just because you love the company.
Ask yourself: does that company, or any other phone manufacturer love you?? Does it pay you to say nice things about it's products? Does it care about us buyers?
It only needs our money, for making big profits, so think again before flaming, cursing etc.
I've been using 2.3 for ages on a rooted desire, not sure what HTC are on about. If a 20 year old in his spare time can make a full featured and completely stable 2.3 release and HTC can't what does that make them?
I'd assume that they mean what they say, that this is a release for developers of software only, but that a release to the general public can be expected later - otherwise what is the use of this release? You're not going to sell Android 2.3 apps to many owners of this phone if they have to install this prototype to run those apps.
I suppose you can develop and test for Gingerbread users on other devices... like my Samsung Galaxy Tab, which itself is quite sluggish in places since its official Gingerbread update - specifically using the orientation sensor and the camera. Oh, and the alarm takes 10 minutes instead of 1 to self-mute. None of which concerns you, except maybe the last. I'm going to look into it.
I believe anagrams predict a lot about the future. For instance, anagrams of "HTC Android" reveal:
1) addict horn. The condition that gets fanbois to buy the damn thing in the first place.
2) add chin rot. Yes, chin rot, the dreaded disease that is added to the list of a fanbois's many afflictions after too much moaning about a disappointing product
3) adorn ditch. The likely fate of said disappointing product.
"Apple iPhone" also comes out as "Panpipe hole". Says it all really.
Thanks to Andy's Anagram Solver.
it says it is the official update and that north and south america, germany, and korea (maybe somewhere else too) are excluded. so it's pretty much useless.
Guess I'll keep running 2.2 and upgrade to a windows phone (mango is really nice) and get a windows 8 tablet + dock when they come out.