Just saw this update notification on my HTC Desire when I woke up this morning. Finally — Android 2.2 Froyo is now available on the Desire.
The update is about 96MB in size and the upgrade takes around 20 to 30 minutes depending on your connection speed. I suggest doing this over WiFi instead of 3G (the update can pause and continue later if you get wonky connection so not a huge issue).
Android 2.2 Froyo seems more snappy on my HTC Desire afterwards. HTC also sent out this notice today.
Update – HTC Desire (Android 2.2) Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update
Your phone will receive a notification of FOTA update when it is made available. Simply press OK to accept the update via a data connection such as Wi-Fi or GPRS/3G. After installing the update, you can confirm a successful update by confirming the Build number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software Information> Build number). The new Build number after the update will be 2.13.707.1.
Update: Android 2.2 and HTC Sense update.
Note： Please back up your data first before upgrading your phone.
Here’s the list of updates that came with Froyo.
@abeolandres whats the super bestbuy netbook?
can’t wait for galaxy s’s froyo
@abeolandres hello! Any idea when will the motorola milestone get the froyo update? I’m dyin to have my system updated, too many bugs. Tnx
@mckgunus not sure but the specs hints it might not be able to handle a froyo update.
MILESTONE (Rest of Asia-Pacific) – Initial rollout of upgrade to Android 2.2 planned for Q1 2011
Source: https://supportforums.motorola.com/community/manager/softwareupgrades
@Abe Now that you’ve got your Desire upgraded to Froyo- you can uninstall that Task Killer app now.
@abeolandres which fone would you recommend that runs on Android? With the best specs and available in the Philippines.
@JosephLou galaxy s and htc desire is top of mind. I use both.
@abeolandres i can only get one so which one should i get?if u cud decide which,why choose it?
I am not hoping too much for that Froyo to reach my “Samsung”
Hayz. Sana HTC na lang.
Ugh, now I’m jealous… =)
First, my friend’s Nexus, now the Desire.. not that I expect anything earth-shattering from the update, logic tells me that my phone will probably function the same way (as nicely as it does now), but the techie in me still wants the new firmware.. oooh.. shiny..
Patience is a virtue.. patience.. patience..
@Fleeb
well, it really depends on what model you bought naman.. if you bought the HTC Hero, then it wouldn’t be getting froyo either.. so it wouldn’t be that much of a difference brand-wise.. HTC isn’t exactly known for swift updates either; mainly because they have to test, test and re-test to make sure everything works specially since they use a custom UI layer on top of android. So just keep in mind that you probably saved a lot of money opting for the Samsung rather than the comparable HTC.. =)
mckgunus
yes milestone is getting froyo sometime in q4. read it in gsmarena..
sir abe,
can u review the software changes?? gumgana na ba ung flash 10??
hay salamat, ayos na yuga iphone app.
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HTC’s lastest update brings 720p recording to the desire! I’m loving my desire more and more!
Twitter: zedric001
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no hope for Samsung Spica! :’(
definitely no hope for spica.. mukang mga high-end units lang na nalaunch na ang magkk 2.2… crucial pa nga sa x10 na still stucked at 1.6
@abeolandres Thanks for the update. Updated to Froyo just now but can’t get it to work on SUN, do u have the APN setting of Sun? Thanks
@AntonB888 dont use sun but maybe u can ask them over their twitter account
@abeolandres Thanks. People at sun were of no help
badtrip! may update na ng android 2.2 wala naman ung cellphone ko nasa htc service center dahil sa mboard problem!! tsk tsk badtrip talaga!
Twitter: daniojr
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Just my first time to see that one. I don’t know how it works.
Got my OTA update for my HTC desire too. Kasama ba yung iTunes integration in this update?
Twitter: rand0m_insanity
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Because of this, I will be surely getting this phone once I have enough money. I was somehow thinking of getting the Milestone instead because of the hardware qwerty keyboard, but looks like it will take a while for it to get Froyo.
To those who have older android phones who want to experience Froyo, try custom ROMs. I have an HTC Dream running CM6 Froyo, an boy is it very fast. Not bad for the very first and ancient Android phone.
this Update will really convince me to purchase the htc desire.
Froyo 2.2 + HTC Sence UI update.
the rom version doesn’t have the Sense UI included, better go with the official update, safer and complete.
Sun Cellular APN Settings: minternet
I guess HTC kept to its schedule. I hope us users of HTC Legend get it too.
Twitter: ryanken08
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I hope X10 would have an upgrade from 1.6 to 2.1 SOON!!! I envy the HTC users!!!
Sir Abe,
in your opinion, which is better, htc desire or galaxy s? i’m still confused on what to get for my bday.. thanks..
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