Hey everyone,
Some one found out that on htcdev ICS kernel sources are available for download.
HTC support reply on that:
Dear User,
This upgrade is released for developers, if you will download it, unfortunately, downgrade will not be possible
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HTC ChaCha will NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER get an official ICS update. As stated here: http://www.htc.com/www/help/android4faq/?cid=android4blog
"What devices will not get Android 4.0?
We work hard to ensure each of our products has the optimal user experience and therefore some products will remain at their current version of Android. In general, devices with 512MB ROM or less will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. These devices include the HTC ChaCha, HTC Salsa, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Explorer, HTC Desire HD and others."
Also, the kernels provided on the htcdev site are GB (2.3.5) kernels. Do a compare between the 2.3.5 India and 4.0 India and you will see only 3 gpio files modified; the rest is the same - it's really, really hard to believe that the same kernels can be used for ICS without any additions/fixes/workaround that could actually improve the user experience.
Therefore, I've stopped believing in anything that HTC reps say.
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
stayfidz said:
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
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Alex is right, the guy who was replying to me sounded confused about it anyway or he was just in a rush. One point he thought I was talking about a Desire HD update when I didin't mention the device. Also he thought people could just install the ICS update from the Kernel source. And even if it was they aren't pushing it Over The Air....
"This update will not be pushed out over the air (OTA). This update will only be available on the dev website, it will be up to the user to whether they want to install the update. The reasons for this is because of the low memory and poor functionality it can cause."
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"What devices will not get Android 4.0?
We work hard to ensure each of our products has the optimal user experience and therefore some products will remain at their current version of Android. In general, devices with 512MB ROM or less will not be upgraded to Android 4.0. These devices include the HTC ChaCha, HTC Salsa, HTC Wildfire S, HTC Explorer, HTC Desire HD and others."
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stayfidz said:
1. Alex C. didn't trust them with the Unlocker, yet, they released the Unroot it for the chacha!
2. The device is limited, but why the kernel for developers!? (cm9??)
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1. There was no reason for me to believe that they wouldn't unlock the bootloader. They stated they will, yet they didn't say when. What I knew they wouldn't do is S-OFF the devices.
2. The kernel is for developers because you need the android sources from google and compile/build ICS on your own. Nevertheless, the sources they say are 4.0 are actually 2.3.5 sources; beyond compare clearly says only 3 gpio files have been modified. I have contacted HTC Support, told them I did a compare between the two kernels and I asked a tech guy to provide me with information about this.
This is their first response:
"Dear Alex C.,
Thank you for contacting HTC.
With regards to your inquiry, kindly be informed that we don't have access to all the details that our engineers have operate over the kernel sources. but i will escalate this question to our engineers from Taiwan."
I think there must be a developer version of ICS for ChaCha but it lacks much stuff as it was with HTC Desire.
Regarding this(From wikipedia):
HTC has released a software update to upgrade the Desire to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Originally, they planned to do this in June 2011.[28][29] On 14 June 2011, HTC announced via Facebook that there would be no Gingerbread update for the HTC Desire, citing memory constraints. This is because HTC had been unable to fit both Gingerbread and HTC Sense together in the phone's 250 MB system partition.[30] However, on 15 June, they released a statement saying the Desire would receive the Gingerbread update, with the possibility of some apps being cut.[31] The update was finally released for download from HTC's developer website[32] on 1 August 2011, and is not available as an over-the-air update.
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ChaCha is not popular as Desire was in time, thats why we will never receive that update.
But if some one could get that developer release i think it will bring more opportunity for developing CM9 for example.
ok then,
Straight, Alex C. do you have any contacts within the CM team? they said there will be support for the Chacha, at least a cm7 version.
stayfidz said:
ok then,
Straight, Alex C. do you have any contacts within the CM team? they said there will be support for the Chacha, at least a cm7 version.
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The support for the CM7 will be provided by adlx.xda which ported it. The CM team itself will not touch the ChaCha build (mostly). If you check the CM site, you'll see each maintainer - in our case adlx.xda.
Related
HTC Official Froyo ROM in RUU
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...3.00.32U_5.09.00.20_release_140022_signed.exe
Enjoy!
wow..thanks...
Is it a version for newer slcd or normal display...or both..??
I don't actually know, but I suppose for both...
There aren't any separate versions, you just need a newer release (such as this) to support SLCD screens.
Running this will update you to froyo, but of course make it impossible to root (for now, at least).
Any word on any improvements in this version?
First look: seems to be the OTA version...
if i extract the zip and make a version with root using dsixda kitchen will remove the hboot..??
with kind regards..Alex
Is this just the same as what all the roms here are based on? Or is it a newer build?
Football said:
HTC Official Froyo ROM in RUU
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...3.00.32U_5.09.00.20_release_140022_signed.exe
Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing
do i need to root my htc desire from UK t mobile to install this 2.2?
Football said:
HTC Official Froyo ROM in RUU
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...3.00.32U_5.09.00.20_release_140022_signed.exe
Enjoy!
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Thank you so much! Been looking for this for past week since apparently I missed my OTA "IMEI cluster" distribution.
Now I have to learn how to install the thing -- since i've never done anything ti an android phone. All my prior experience was with with RUU for Windows Mobile.
Is this where I have to use HTC Sync to install this? (braces for being slapped around)
Thanks for sharing
jonneymendoza said:
do i need to root my htc desire from UK t mobile to install this 2.2?
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Yeah, I would like to know this as well!
This is the INDEX PAGE from where that FROYO ROM file came
jonneymendoza said:
do i need to root my htc desire from UK t mobile to install this 2.2?
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Jonney - You will need to wait for confirmation from someone more experienced with Android than I am. I have been here at XDA for several years and installed many ROMS onto my Windows Mobile phones... However, for my 2 ANDROID phones I've had since then -- the HERO, and the DESIRE -- I have chosen, for now, to stay with the "stock roms" that are shipped with my phones -- as well as their official updates. To be clear, I have not rooted my Desire. And it is my intent to update my Desire to this new official Froyo Android 2.2 OS update.
It is my understanding that this is the official FROYO UPDATE that GSM Desire Phones have received "OTA" (Over the air) via "Software Updates". LOOK BELOW AT THE SITE image from where this file came. The site is called "Shipped-ROMS". Look at the list of files here. This page is devoted just to the specific phone, the HTC BRAVO, which was the original codename used by HTC before the Desire was actually released. You can confirm that by looking at the "DEVICE DATABASE" that is linked to from the top of every page on XDA-developers, under the XDA logo:
For me, the question is:
HOW to install the file. I *believe* it is done using HTC Sync on your Desktop PC, connected by USB cable to your Desire.
HTC Sync (app for your PC suitable for syncing with the Desire) is downloadable here:
If anyone is here who can confirm the process, it would be helpful to many, thank you! We want apps2sd, "close to" 720p video, and, improved speed!
Thanks for sharing!!!!!
will I be able to apply the ROM even my Desire is an Asia verson?
Got the update already OTA but always nice to have RUU file to hand in case of emergencies - good look!!
so this is actually the newewst version of FROYO 2.2 ?
I found these steps from the forum
somebody brave enough to try?
Quoted from benko286's Theard
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How to Unroot your HTC Desire to stock
If you Have A 0.75 Bootloader:
Generic RUU Download / Mirror #1
T-Mobile UK RUU Download
o2 UK RUU Download
3 UK RUU Download
If You Have A 0.80 Bootloader: Download
Other RUUs Avalible Here
You will need:
1. HTC Sync (For Drivers)
2. The Download Above
3. A Windows PC
4. A Goldcard (Not required for generic HTC Desires)
The Guide:
1. Make sure your goldcard is in your phone (If Required-if your phone is branded)
2. Turn your Desire on
3. Connect it to a Windows PC
4. Run the HTC RUU
5. Let it run
6. & YOUR DONE!
You can use it to return your phone for warranty purposes!
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Mirror, mirror on the wall
http://files.bestblog.de/desire/RUU...3.00.32U_5.09.00.20_release_140022_signed.exe
Really eager to upgrade my device to latest Android OS.
However, I tried to install 4.0.x ROM to my device, and encountered a lot of problems. So I have to rollback to 2.3.5.
I'm wandering whether the OTA is available now. Thanks.
I think that you will find HTC have already announced that the DHD is not going to get official ICS after all, but if you actually posted this in the DHD forum, or even better used the 'Search' function, then you might get a definite reply.
Yeah, I can confirm that the Desire HD was on the official update list but was recently removed so there will be no official OTA update for you
We'd be curious as to why the list was taken off the market when there is the Desire HD.
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Yeah, I can confirm that the Desire HD was on the official update list but was recently removed so there will be no official OTA update for you
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if there any reason that DHD was removed? Thanks.
Apparently the file structure for ICS is not compatible with the way the HD's internal memory is built.
Can't find the link right now, but if you search on the 'Desire S' General forum you'll see a thread about ICS on the DS which has the link.
Here it is, found it for you
engadget.com
No go. Time to move on to another phone. Gave mine to my son today.....
hi, i have and htc sensation 4g, the device is rooted, not by me am starting to learn about this and i want to install a new os on it i want to install jellybeen, now what i want to know is, how do i find out my device firmware, and what is the best android jellybeen for the htc sensation 4g
tks for attention.
leo4ever said:
hi, i have and htc sensation 4g, the device is rooted, not by me am starting to learn about this and i want to install a new os on it i want to install jellybeen, now what i want to know is, how do i find out my device firmware, and what is the best android jellybeen for the htc sensation 4g
tks for attention.
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U can get all ur answers about ur phones firmware and all in settings>About phone.
The best Jelly Bean for Sensation without a doubt (in my opinion) is bruce2728's CM10 nightly builds
They are not at the final release yet but the rom is honestly fully functional, i've been using it as my daily for a at least a month now.
Because of the controversy and arguments they inevitably generate, "best ROM" threads are prohibited on XDA.
Hello;
I am planning to buy htc sensation xe which was released in oct 2011. My question is until when the phone will continue to have firmware updates and bug fixes?, anyone knows when it will be discontinued by htc?, what happens if a phone stopped receiving updates, will it still be usable?
Sorry for this but I am updating from nokia 6800.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards.
jhafner said:
Hello;
I am planning to buy htc sensation xe which was released in oct 2011. My question is until when the phone will continue to have firmware updates and bug fixes?, anyone knows when it will be discontinued by htc?, what happens if a phone stopped receiving updates, will it still be usable?
Sorry for this but I am updating from nokia 6800.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards.
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Hi,
HTC are very slow with their updates for the Sensation.
This is a very sore point,considering that this was once a flagship phone.
Having said that,the unofficial route taken by our very clever Devs,means we have the latest ROMS available (namely Android 4.2.2)
It works well so as long as there are Devs willing to give up their time for us,we will keep up ...
malybru said:
Hi,
HTC are very slow with their updates for the Sensation.
This is a very sore point,considering that this was once a flagship phone.
Having said that,the unofficial route taken by our very clever Devs,means we have the latest ROMS available (namely Android 4.2.2)
It works well so as long as there are Devs willing to give up their time for us,we will keep up ...
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Hi malybru;
Thanks for your reply.
But what happen in general if a smartphone stopped recieving updates, whether officially or from dedicated forum members, can i still use it as a phone?, can i install apps to it?, anything I should care or pay attention for?
Regards.
jhafner said:
Hi malybru;
Thanks for your reply.
But what happen in general if a smartphone stopped recieving updates, whether officially or from dedicated forum members, can i still use it as a phone?, can i install apps to it?, anything I should care or pay attention for?
Regards.
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Hi,
Yes, you can still use the phone, and do all the normal things.
Sent telepathically from my pyramid
A few weaks ago I read a news about outrolling Android Lollipop. In this article there also was the information that it maybe as well would run on older devices caused of lower hardware-requirements of Android 5.0. Htc hasn't given much information yet. So what do you think, will our ONE SV get Lollipop (official or dev-version/ported)?
I don't think HTC will bring us the official version but isn't anybody able to port it? Would be a great project.
Greets from Germany
mmm i think we will never see other improvements in software... upgrading to kitkat was also possible but HTC didn't released and i believe it's a number matter: those who bought HTC one sv aren't too many...
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mmm i think we will never see other improvements in software... upgrading to kitkat was also possible but HTC didn't released and i believe it's a number matter: those who bought HTC one sv aren't too many...
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and of the not too many.. none were developers that stayed with it.. personally.. im thinking new phone in 2015 and passing my one sv down to my 6 year old
probably this post will be deleted but i found a way to flash lollipop in our phone...
http://www.lollipop-port.org/mp3-0/htc-one-sv-5105.html
does anyone know anything about it?
EDIT i saw what kind of links they are. just asking if it could be possible
are you serious? the screenshot on that site are from skydragon rom on htc one m8 and they are edited + links & video are fake.
probably it's better to close this thread as we all know that there will NOT be any further update for this device.
it's a waste of time doing these searches on web.