Anyone know when it is due to make its debut?
Friday 14th december in the uk www.expansys.com
I sure hope the date is not pushed back.
HTC Touch Cruise in UK
does anyone know if this phone will be available on contract on any UK operator? which ones?
December 16th in the USA
Looks like the concensus date is the 16th of December in the USA. If I get an earlier (verified) date, I will repost.
I preordered mine from MMB on hofo, estimated ship date is Dec 17th. Cant wait woohoo!
If I buy it in the US, will I have warranty in Europe- Germany?
Devicewire are saying that they are getting theirs direct from HTC and expect launch to be mid-late Dec with actual shipping to customers being early Jan
I would not like to put off anyone waiting eagerly for the HTC Cruise. In fact I belong to the same club.
My only worry is that the HTC Cruise comes with the same Qualcomm processor same as the TyTn II. Now we already have a thread "Petition Open for HTC...." which primarily describes problems due to incompatible / non-existent drivers. Apparently HTC has yet not resolved this issue but are still releasing a next device based on the same processor and therefore presumably the same issues.
My question is that under the circumstances do you think it would be wise to buy now or wait for HTC to resolve the issues.
Regards
Well, you would expect them to make a better driver eventually. But who knows :/
It's hard to tell. Maybe it's better to wait and see how the first impressions are with the device. I'm not a very patient person when it comes to this, so I already pre-ordered mine lol
i'd say go ahead and get it, its a pretty solid device
I'm going away on the 11th and I doubt it of I could get it before then in the UK.
Don't know about that Italian site showing 4th Dec and whether I should bother with an Italian Rom.
I wonder of these will have the same lack of drivers to activate the graphic hardware acceleration, like in the kaisers...
I hope not, because this is a major issue!
s1rl4ncel0t said:
I wonder of these will have the same lack of drivers to activate the graphic hardware acceleration, like in the kaisers...
I hope not, because this is a major issue!
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This is my only concern with the device. Other than this issue (if it even has this issue) the cruise is perfect for me.
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This is my only concern with the device. Other than this issue (if it even has this issue) the cruise is perfect for me.
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Same here. This would be my first WM device and I have been reading the forums to be prepared for what is installed.
I hope raskell is able to shed some light regarding video playback etc.
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Friday 14th december in the uk www.expansys.com
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Showing Fri 21st December now
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=159608
I really want to get this but at the moment it is way to pricey. Hopefully the price will come down after the pre-release is over and it has been out.
Enough.
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Showing Fri 21st December now
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=159608
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Ok, that settles it. I have been waiting far too long for my first PPC: first e-ten x800 which apparently turned out to be much of a disappointment, now polaris that just would not make it under my xmas tree. I am getting Kaiser instead. It is bulkier, but at least it is available. And my provider sells it with nice perks such as car charger/holder and maps.
I hope you guys don't have to wait much longer for your toy and I wish you enjoy it.
i,m afraid for more delay
until now nobody knows tha exact release date
Portugal -> 12th or 13th December
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According to sources inside t-mobile, they plan to release a 3.3 ROM soon and a WM6 rom at the end of the year.
rom at the end of the year ---- Around the corner or around next year
It would be nice if it was true, but I don't believe it. If their plan is to keep the Universal in circulation as a low priced device to compete with the NEWER MODELS they will get, then we might have a chance of seing a new ROM from them, I hope...Everyone cross their fingers.
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It would be nice if it was true, but I don't believe it. If their plan is to keep the Universal in circulation as a low priced device to compete with the NEWER MODELS they will get, then we might have a chance of seing a new ROM from them, I hope...Everyone cross their fingers.
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In October last year I was in Germany, Munich ( some weaks late, I know.. Oktoberfest.. ) , and tried to find an Universal. Nothing, not one available, they told me it was a very old device... (well I bought mine in November he he he)
I don't think there will be an update.
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According to sources inside t-mobile, they plan to release a 3.3 ROM soon and a WM6 rom at the end of the year.
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waiting！
cktlcmd said:
It would be nice if it was true, but I don't believe it. If their plan is to keep the Universal in circulation as a low priced device to compete with the NEWER MODELS they will get, then we might have a chance of seing a new ROM from them, I hope...Everyone cross their fingers.
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Since there hasn't really been a proper replacement for the Universal it would make sense to keep it up to date. Before someone mentions the Ameo, I don't really consider it to be a replacement for the universal, too big and you can't even use it as a phone without a headset. The universal is pushing the boundaries being something you can call a phone as it is, but at least you can hold it up to your ear and talk into it.
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Since there hasn't really been a proper replacement for the Universal it would make sense to keep it up to date. Before someone mentions the Ameo, I don't really consider it to be a replacement for the universal, too big and you can't even use it as a phone without a headset. The universal is pushing the boundaries being something you can call a phone as it is, but at least you can hold it up to your ear and talk into it.
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The only replacement I can see that will replace the Universal is the IMate Ultimate 7150: http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_ultimate_7150-1882.php
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The only replacement I can see that will replace the Universal is the IMate Ultimate 7150: http://www.gsmarena.com/i_mate_ultimate_7150-1882.php
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Might end up being a carrier replacement, but not a manufacturer one, HTC don't make it. In the past HTC have always seemed to release either completely new products or upgrades to their existing lines, they surely can't think that the Athena/Ameo is an upgrade for the universal.
Some people dont understand that T-Mobile is in the telecom business and not in the PDA business.
They make money from you USING the Universal, not by selling you a new device.
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They make money from you USING the Universal, not by selling you a new device.
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It is an interesting thought.....
Actually they don't make much money from me for using my universal, flext35 + Web&Walk for £32 and they get that every month even if I don't switch it on. Only time they make money is when I'm abroad.
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According to sources inside t-mobile, they plan to release a 3.3 ROM soon and a WM6 rom at the end of the year.
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Although that would be lovely, it would also be totally out of character for the Mobile Operators to dwell on devices for so long - when they replace models every year.
I bought my XDA Exec just in February last year, but there has been lots of new development.
On the agreeable part, XDA Exec is still on offer from O2 - meaning it's current and an "official" update might follow...
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On the agreeable part, XDA Exec is still on offer from O2 - meaning it's current and an "official" update might follow...
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somehow although that would be sweet i doubt o2 will be releasing an update to the universal only in WM5 form, even if they did, they would only screw it up with the O2 active UI that will slow the whole device down even more.
personally i think that MS should produce update roms and provide these to carriers for users to update a clean ROM without operator software if the user wishes to download it. that would make more sence IMHO
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somehow although that would be sweet i doubt o2 will be releasing an update to the universal only in WM5 form, even if they did, they would only screw it up with the O2 active UI that will slow the whole device down even more.
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Man, what is it with O2 and their crappy 'O2 Active' rubbish??? I mean seriously, do they really think it enhances performance or something??? Weirdos!
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Man, what is it with O2 and their crappy 'O2 Active' rubbish??? I mean seriously, do they really think it enhances performance or something??? Weirdos!
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umm..think like this..O2 Active 'actively' tries to make the phone as sluggish and as unstable as possible
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umm..think like this..O2 Active 'actively' tries to make the phone as sluggish and as unstable as possible
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Couldn't have said it better myself, sir
t-mobile are f..ing bastards, if U've got broken device (even in warranty) its declined. dont believe t-**** more than they're breathing. Never buy anything from them.Unless U are lawyer or know customer protection law
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Might end up being a carrier replacement, but not a manufacturer one, HTC don't make it. In the past HTC have always seemed to release either completely new products or upgrades to their existing lines, they surely can't think that the Athena/Ameo is an upgrade for the universal.
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is imater ultimate HTC?
I mate ultimate...
...damn... i want that phone... Smaller, faster, nicer design....mmmmm...
One of thos for all my three HTC Thats a good trade
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is imater ultimate HTC?
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No, HTC no longer make handsets for imate, they stopped doing so when they started to sell directly to the public under their own name. Operators can still have branded HTC phones, but its easier for them to sell to the public as they can offset the cost of the handset against a contract. Imate do not have this luxury so would be trying to compete directly against HTC in the SIM free market.
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=990446FB-021F-4264-A326-CA17F84AA345
Ok, so anyone have any idea of release date, retail cost or carrier for HTC's Google/Android phone the Dream? I broke my MDA and so I think I'm going to get the new iPhone ($200.00) as a temporary patch til it comes out. Best I've heard so far is the fall this year.
well the dream seems to be just that at the moment.
We've seen neither spy shots nor official shots yet, have we?
Check out this link of may 20 this year:
http://androidcommunity.com/first-live-images-of-fullscreen-android-demo-20080528
I know we get loads of these types of post every week, so hoping people dont get too fuming at this one.
My contract expires in May 09 but im able to upgrade should i want to in Feb. So do i upgrade in Feb to the HTC HD or wait untill May approaches on the hope that something better has come out by then?
No news on any upcoming HTC devices as far as i know. Heard about a G2 but i dont know how far off that device is.
Cheers guys
you should wait the palm pre and nokia n97 are coming out in about may or june from what i heard
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you should wait the palm pre and nokia n97 are coming out in about may or june from what i heard
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If you can deal with Palm OS or Symbian.
If your phone runs well and does everything you need, why get locked in ? Wait 'til it dies or ceases to do what you need.
And spend the money on hookers and liquor , if the money is just burning a hole in your pocket
Wait till the end of February. If nothing new from HTC or MS WM6.5, then get the best device available: the HD! You can always upgrade from it later...
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Wait till the end of February. If nothing new from HTC or MS WM6.5, then get the best device available: the HD! You can always upgrade from it later...
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I second this
Perhaps we can see the HD touch pro!!!
The Nokia 97 looks fantastic, and its likely to come to Orange (with whom im with). Since its due April/May i may wait for it. But its so tempting to get the HD since my Touch is on its last legs now.
I'm still on an Exec (aka Universal)
I'm struglling with the decision to upgrade to a Serra, and try to but a better ROM on it, or to get a plain Touch Pro or HD from expansys on T-mobile.
Even thinking of staying with my exec!!!
There seems to be a lot of issues esp with the touch pro, and even worse with the O2 ROM
Had all this before with the Orbit 2 - the video issues put me off that one too
Any advice ?
Sam
im off to the far east in a couple of months
ill treat myself then....and drop my diamond
diamond has done what i needed.....time to move on
Hi I understand that the HTC U11 plus has treble support which is supposed to help it with updates and security updates, do owners of the handset see it is being updated monthly like the Nokia phones or that its security updates stuck without any support?
Thank you
Still on December 2017 for security update..
There was an update about 2 weeks ago, however the notification bug still isn't resolved.
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Still on December 2017 for security update..
There was an update about 2 weeks ago, however the notification bug still isn't resolved.
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I wonder Wasn't the treble support meant to facilitate the process of updating the phone? If its stuck with the December security patch then what's the point of the partitioning... I think it's shameful for HTC unless there's another way to look at it?
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I wonder Wasn't the treble support meant to facilitate the process of updating the phone? If its stuck with the December security patch then what's the point of the partitioning... I think it's shameful for HTC unless there's another way to look at it?
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yep, no updates really.
Nokia on the other hand keeps on sending updates with impressive timing - every month there is a security update
ok I had a chat with an HTC representative and he said that HTC releases security patches on a MONTHLY BASIS for the U11+ and the problem could be with UK versions of the phones, he said if people have an IMEI number he can check more relvant information, I don't know if it's something which people share freely but if someone is willing to share with me their IMEI (maybe on private?) I will go back to the representative and bug them for an answer why are there no security updates
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Hi I understand that the HTC U11 plus has treble support which is supposed to help it with updates and security updates, do owners of the handset see it is being updated monthly like the Nokia phones or that its security updates stuck without any support?
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mine is still on dec 2017. im really disappointed i dumped my oneplus 5t and bought this device .
Mine as well still Dec 2017. Feels like HTC aready abandoned the device.
Seems like this was the first and last device I bought from them.
It looks like HTC had once again abandoned its loyal users.
Too bad, like you said it will be the last device from HTC for me
Hi thank you everyone. Is anyone willing to contact HTC support and ask them what's going on with the updates? When I tried contacting them I had no device so couldn't get the full help, they claim that they DO update their devices and receive the latest security patches from Google... Maybe its different outside Taiwan?
Several OTA update receaved here (EU) for my U11+
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Several OTA update receaved here (EU) for my U11+
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Several, as in more than one? I've got only one in 3 months and thats with an EU model and in the same country as you.
It would be interesting if you could document "several OTA's".
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Several OTA update receaved here (EU) for my U11+
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what is your security patch level - Apr 2018????
I m from Malaysia and still with Dec 2017 patch. I have also send to HTC requesting to release latest update as soon as possible, unfortunately they respond with the guide how to update and the guide to use sync manager. I guess HTC Support just trying to push me away with the guides. I have the impression that HTC Support thinks that all users are none technical and doesn't know how to use their phone. The impression i am getting is no updates coming soon for HTC.
Two times but can see that security patch level still are Desember 17
Htc is doing everything to get us away from them in the future.....and I thougt LG has a poor support...
Poslano z mojega HTC U11 plus z uporabo Tapatalk
Nothing to do with EU or HK variant of the phone , it's HTC being poor with updates. Last time I contacted support they said the latest update would fix the notification bug.. It didn't!
In the UK I read a news article about how poor HTC were with security updates, think they were one of the worst companies for failing to update.
I've had HTC phones for 12 years, brand loyalty if you will, however this will be the last. HTC market their phones as premium, they even charge premium prices yet the support is some of the worst and it's not getting any better.
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I hope HTC doesn't ditch the device as U12 is coming soon. I bought this with the hope that HTC will at least send security updates. I have the phone bought in India, made in Taiwan, running 1.24.200.4 and still on Dec'17 security patch. Didn't expect this to happen on flagship phone.
Man definitely my last HTC device. I am simply waiting for a better device than this but at the moment nothing is better in my opinion especially with the ugly notch phone designs and pricing. I will be definitely back to a Google device, the longest device I ever owned was the Nexus 6p and that's because of the developer support and system updates.
One more thing, I will never own an lcd screen device, I have a light bleed which is pissing me off and can't unsee with every boot of the device. My model is a HK model and I am not staying there so I can't send it for maintenance. By the way I am still on December security update which is a bummer, this device has potential but HTC is screwing up our experience with it. How do they expect future buyers to buy their devices if they can't listen or satisfy their current ones?
Contacted support to ask about the lack of updates. Here is their full reply (translated to English of course):
As soon as an update becomes available, the device will load it. Users cannot update the device manually. Please be patient.
That's it.
I guess that also answers whether they will ditch the device with the U12...
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Contacted support to ask about the lack of updates. Here is their full reply (translated to English of course):
As soon as an update becomes available, the device will load it. Users cannot update the device manually. Please be patient.
That's it.
I guess that also answers whether they will ditch the device with the U12...
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Thanks for the update, when I got this device I expected the lack of updates so I am not that shocked, I don't care that much for security updates but I do for major updates like Android P and after, I think I will hold on until Android P and then "Hasta la vista baby" ?
I got maybe 3 or 4updates since Jan 2018. These are enhancements but no one here knows I think what's inside. No change log was given in updates. Security wise - we are still on December and 8.0.
HTC were never famous for speedy updates. They tried and failed. On the other hand, U11+ is not a flagship. It's 11 and a half product and as such it does not seem to have a lot of attention from HTC. You will be better waiting for U12 if you want HTC...
Doesn't look like its happening today (7/13) as it was supposed to
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Doesn't look like its happening today (7/13) as it was supposed to
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Apparently no .... ??
So tired of waiting for a new pixel devices.
I was looking for a good Compact Android phone with stock Android but it's impossible theses days.
I'm looking the other side now (11 pro or xs) with new features of ios 14 which seems like android (pip, new notifications menu, widgets,...)
I am tired of waiting too, so tired I bought a 3a XL to hold me over. The big G certainly knows they've lost sales with the delays. I'm sure they have a plan for the future. What it is or whether it makes sense or not remains to be seen.
Preorder just went live on Amazon US. Release Date on Aug 20th. I ordered the bundle and went back into my order and cancelled the case to get the phone only.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CFSZLQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What is the advantage ordering from Amazon rather that Google?
AMZ has much easier returns, and much better supply chain.