Once again, HTC Europe has announced the arrival of new firmware updates – but neglected to supply any sort of official information about what might be fixed, changed or updated in the new ROM.
The official releases are for the Legend and Bravo (AKA Desire) and should be gradually appearing on your phones soon, network permitting. Here’s the announcement from HTC’s support site – it’s next to useless, but does at least contain the ROM numbers for your information.
“Update – HTC Legend and Bravo Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update
In our commitment to providing you with the best user experience, we are pushing out a new firmware update to your phone. Your phone will receive a notification of this 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 Software Number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software information> Software number). The new software number after the update will be 1.31.405.4 on HTC Legend and 1.21.405.2 on HTC Desire.
And at least this gives us an excuse to use a promotional image of the lesser-spotted HTC Legend:
As ever, if you do receive an update, please let us know. HTC’s an IMPENETRABLE WALL of silence, and we don’t have the full suite of Android hardware to test these things ourselves.
UPDATE:
According to a thread on the XDA Developers forum, this update changes the phones’ radio image as well as upgrading a few of the installed apps and fixing a few teeny bugs.
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Bryan
/ June 3, 2010I received a OTA update on my HTC Legend (Vodafone) more than a week ago!
My “Software number” in the phone settings is:
1.32.161.4
Albert
/ August 6, 2010do not get it why my HTC Legend software NUMBER read 2.06.709.3
What’s the difference. It is not firmware 2.2 I have been waiting for.
Matt
/ June 3, 2010I just pumped my fists in the air for no reason and made myself look like an idiot thought it was a 2.2 update.
Bristolboy
/ June 3, 2010Updated this morning (manually) on desire on o2. Seems like phone is running faster when testing using Linpack. Now 8+ mflops where as before it was more like 6! Anyone else had this improvement?
Jonathan Mallett
/ June 3, 2010I can’s say that mine is faster, actually seems a bit sluggish… :(
hugo
/ August 9, 2010mine2
Olivier Homps
/ June 3, 2010Received the update, nothing noticed so far…
Lester
/ June 3, 2010My software Number reads 1.31.405.5 !! is that good or bad? Hmm
Mark
/ June 3, 2010just updated legend on vodafone but not vodafone 360 branded version, software number is 1.31.405.5 too, very strange. doesn’t fix email app not opening some emails.
roelf
/ June 3, 2010HTC Legend…just recieved and installed update. phone now showing 1.31.405.5 on vdafone network. Is this a fix for the bad wifi and me having to reset my sitecom router everytime i want a wifi connection?
Kathy
/ June 4, 2010I had my OTA update this morning on my Desire. I was excited that it was Android Froyo – but not spotted any major changes so far.
Its saying Firmmware 2.1-update1 and software 1.21.405.2 which seems different to everyone else.
:(
tui0hcg
/ June 4, 2010Ya also got update this morning on my Desire. Don’t see any major changes so far.
Its saying Firmware 2.1-update1 and software 1.21.405.2
Anyone know what has changed or when we can expect Froyo?
triangulo
/ June 4, 2010just tried to upgrade the firmware on my desire and noticed that there was an update available. As it seems, it’s not the Froyo update. firware 2.1-update1, software number 1.21.405.2.
Shani
/ June 4, 2010Just tried running the software update on my HTC Desire… all went smoothly until the phone rebooted: firmware downloaded, installed and handset rebooted. But, then it asked me for an 8 digit SIM unlock code, which I didn’t know. Called Orange and the codes they gave me didn’t work either. Tested the SIM card on another handset, but it was working fine. Anyway, long story short, Orange are sending me out a replacement handset tomorrow.
No idea what would have caused the problem. I did do a ROM reset after I got the phone originally to strip out the Orange apps/customisations (following the instructions on Modaco), but didn’t imagine this would adversely affect the HTC updates.
Anyone else encounter any problems like this?
Rafal
/ June 4, 2010I just received the automated message about an update available.
Downloaded it and it installed ok.
“Congratulations! Your phone has been updated successfully to version 1.31.405.5″
Everything looks as previously. At least at first glance…
Bill
/ June 4, 2010I updated without any issues on an unlocked unbranded HTC Desire from Handtec.
@Shani – I believe the fact you removed the Orange branding is what caused your issue. If you check out various forums (in particular xda-devs) you’ll see that people who have removed the branding have had issues after installing this update (some report WiFi wont work any longer).
Desire
/ June 4, 2010I have the black version htc desire on Orange, and have yet to receive this update. i manually checked in settings and sayd that there are no updates for my phone.
Anyone know whats happening?
morgie
/ June 4, 2010Updated my HTC Desire on Three today – no problems so far, too early to spot any improvements.
misreb
/ June 4, 2010Just checked manually and it said no updates available for me yet. Desire on Orange
StuN
/ June 5, 2010I’m on Virgin and no update available on my phone either
Richard
/ June 5, 2010Updated last night, now showing 1.21.405.2 on my HTC Desire. Wish I hadn’t as wifi no longer available on the phone :(
Bristolboy
/ June 5, 2010I updated with no issues. Those on Orange/Three may be waiting for the networks to add on their branding before they release the update (looking at the comments above at least some of those who have received the update use unlocked phones).
morgie
/ June 5, 2010Updated on Three as mentioned above. Phone on T Mobile in the UK also successfully updated yesterday.
Andy
/ June 6, 2010I was lucky enough to get one of the unbranded Desires on 3 before they started branding them. I have updated this morning and have had no problems with Wifi or anything else since the update. Prior to the update I had loads of problems with contacts mysteriously vanishing from the phone book/contacts and calendar sync probs with both gmail and outlook etc. I hope HTC have fixed some of these bugs in this release – fingers crossed!
Gary C
/ June 6, 2010I think the wi-fi failure issue only affects those updating de-branded Desires.
But don’t quote me on that. Or indeed, don’t quote me on anything.
Ay
/ June 6, 2010Hi, i just upgraded my Desire this morning, everything works except wifi :(
Iv got a de-branded Orange Desire, the update went smooth no prob, once the update was done it started up fine, only thing i noticed was the Wifi didnt work, In Setting > Wireless & network, it say “unable to start Wi-Fi” under Wi-Fi.
Firmware version; 2.1-update1
Software number; 1.21.405.2
Any Help how to fix this?
Duncan
/ June 7, 2010Upgraded my Desire on 3. Only difference I’ve noticed so far is that the Facebook for HTC Sense app has some changes – I figure I’m the only one still bothering to try to use it.
Mark
/ June 7, 2010Just updated my Vodafone Desire Monday morning. Strangely, I have:
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Software number 1.19.161.5
Anyone else updated a Vodafone Desire and got a number like that?
Jeanette
/ June 7, 2010Does Skype on 3 still work after this upgrade. I am on 3 and value this app.
sood
/ June 8, 2010i didnt realise they started to brand and lock these phones down – i got a htc desire from carphonewarehouse (uk) last month – and at the time she sales assis told me all their htc desires were being sold unlocked. I updated yesterday, no problems with wifi.
sood
/ June 8, 2010oh yeah, forgot to mention, after update:
firmware version: 2.1-update1
software version: 1.21.405.2
Nicholas W
/ June 8, 2010MMmmmm… Facebook photos now show and download in People application.
Sniffey
/ June 8, 2010I´m waiting on my update for my phone. On orange network. Why can´t HTC let you do the updates from their website.
Ralph
/ June 9, 2010Noticed that WiFi with WEP encryption is now working for me
ilesal
/ June 9, 2010found some info…
Changes reported:
- Updates bootloader to 0.80
- New radio image
- New youtube app with HQ option (1.6.20E).
- Fixed htc’s weather widget (integrated into clock&weather widget) not knowing where you are (1.15.xxx just said the name of the country in some countries).
- SMS issue (from non-numerical senders) is resolved.
- fixed random contact showing when receiving operator SMS.
- fixes the voicemail bug for the French carrier SFR (short voicemail number used to call 911/emergency).
- Messages app now shows a count on the number of messages in the SMS inbox.
- calendar/contacts bug – unable to store contact’s birthday – has been fixed.
Known issues:
- OTA update on debranded/rooted roms resolves in wifi not working – debranded may be specific for orange.
tai
/ June 9, 2010I just updated my desire. Everything seemed to be going fine until it rebooted, confirmed that the update was successful and tried restoring my data. Now i have the cycling cursor and “restoring your data and settings from the backup”. Its been like this for about 30mins and even after i rebooted the fone. I’ve been receiving calls though.
Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?
mark
/ June 10, 2010Hate the fact operators force their crap branded phones at you, almost debranded my desire until reading this as can bet ur bottom dollar that Orange and others won’t bother with new firmware a few months down the line while the normal HTC phones will get 2.2 and all the other delights yet to come! If you have the choice, always go unlocked and untouched!
Simon Blackley
/ June 11, 2010Anyone know if it’s worth applying the update to an unlocked Desire – and if so how I do it?
Roman
/ June 13, 2010Is this update good for phones outside EU as well?
I asking that due to I’m not getting any OTA.
Where I can download it manually?
Saleh
/ June 13, 2010Straight forward upgrade here. Nothing seems different at least for now
Keith
/ June 14, 2010Here you can download the update manually directly from HTC, along with instructions on how to apply it.
I did it and it worked perfectly!
http://blog.gamermatrix.co.uk/?p=194
FC360
/ June 18, 2010I have a desire on T-Mobile and have never got the update available message. T-Mobile have said they have taken the update down due to tech issues they were experiencing, I have a funny feeling my desire is actually a virgin phone that has been unlocked as it has a virgin scene and had shortcut to virgin media.
Darren
/ June 25, 2010just done the update on 3 network.
all seem fine.
here is info on the update:
found some info…
Changes reported:
- Updates bootloader to 0.80
- New radio image
- New youtube app with HQ option (1.6.20E).
- Fixed htc’s weather widget (integrated into clock&weather widget) not knowing where you are (1.15.xxx just said the name of the country in some countries).
- SMS issue (from non-numerical senders) is resolved.
- fixed random contact showing when receiving operator SMS.
- fixes the voicemail bug for the French carrier SFR (short voicemail number used to call 911/emergency).
- Messages app now shows a count on the number of messages in the SMS inbox.
- calendar/contacts bug – unable to store contact’s birthday – has been fixed.
Known issues:
- OTA update on debranded/rooted roms resolves in wifi not working – debranded may be specific for orange.
Sam
/ July 1, 2010Hi, I upgraded the firware on my HTC Desire and after rebooting, I noticed that the wifi does not work – says ‘unable to start wifi’. I have seen that a number of people have reported this error. Can anyone please help?
Sean
/ July 3, 2010Anyone experiencing problems with the radio after the new patch/update? Seems to jump into scan mode randomly and won’t shut down.
tony
/ August 16, 2010hi sean,
im experiencing the same problem of the radio randomly jumping into scan mode. it happens to my music player too once in a while.
have you found a solution to this?
thanks
mrd
/ July 4, 2010on three uk here,updated today,so far everything seems fine,no issues,except disapointed it was not android 2.2
paul
/ July 5, 2010Updated my 3 Sim-free Desire but have experienced freezing since which means removing the battery to reboot. When frozen it doesn’t recharge which means its a real pain on the deskstand charger overnight especially when the alarm doesnt!
evogav
/ July 5, 2010Updated mine just and now I got no wifi also. Not happy. Was orange branded – put original firmware on and now has 1.21.405.2
AndroidBoy
/ July 6, 2010Hi. Received OTA update last week in Portugal, for a SIM-free Desire.
First impression, the phone was faster, but it’s just a trick, The guys from HTC ONLY deactivated windows animations in Settings->Sound&Display->Animation. After restoring the setting speed was the same.
They did clean a little bit of RAM, aprox. 20MB, not bad!!!
After first reboot the system asked to restore definitions, everything worked ok except for the home screen, I lost selected widgets and background, so had to configure again. No data lost do!
Worst part is instability, already had 2 spontaneous reboots this week, both of them wile using 3G…
Mark
/ July 8, 2010Downloaded update 1.21.405.2 today and all is working fine on my Desire.
Anonymous
/ July 11, 2010Got update and fixed problem where it wouldn’t switch to mobile data after leaving WiFi. Now always gets data network straight away
Kelly
/ July 21, 2010I updated my Desire and lost the wifi and mine is an Orange unbranded phone. I phoned HTC told them what had happened and I’ve had to send it in for repair so hopefully they’ll be able to sort it
Tej
/ August 6, 2010i updated my Htc legend with Android 2.1(eclair) with update1
MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software information>
shows
firmware version 2.1 update1
software number 2.05.720.1
browser webkit 3.1
after this update i found 1 bug in my messages
when i select new message notification it opens 1st message sent previously by that sender . every time i have to scroll down to see new message by that sender.
Richa
/ August 7, 2010I had similar prob wid my msgs…… it is very irrirating to scroll down that long long thread of msgs……. ny idea how to get that older version of software of htc legend….
Richa
/ August 7, 2010I’m having similar prob wid my msgs…… it is very irritating to scroll down that long long thread of msgs……. ny idea how to get that older version of software of htc legend….??????// ny help???
Unhappy
/ August 9, 2010This update has screwed my text message streams. Shows first message in thread automatically so have to scroll through 100′s of messages to see new SMS. RUBBISH.
annoyed
/ August 11, 2010My messages are also screwed – HTC legend – have to scroll through all my message conversation to read new texts. Rubbish!
LB
/ August 11, 2010I have been trying to figure out what has went wrong with my messages and now I know via reading this website…..what an absolute pain….
skub
/ September 12, 2010so I see that this happened to all of you , HTC take care of this problem !!!
Clare
/ August 13, 2010Ah I’d been going through all my settings thinking I’d messed up my messages.
Now I know its all HTC’s fault. Over on the HTC website the forum moderator is trying to blame it on someone else but its definitely a bug!
Tej
/ August 13, 2010@clare yep..ut is bug .when i called customer care first time .they told me to restart cell then again told me to hard reset ..i lost all my data ..but problem is same .they said that they are going to call me i hope they will do this as early as possible .if i get any update i will inform.
my facebook profile http://www.facebook.com/tejchoudhari
Tej
/ August 13, 2010@clare yep..it is bug .when i called customer care first time .they told me to restart cell then again told me to hard reset ..i lost all my data ..but problem is still there.they said that they are going to call me to inform how to fix this bugi hope they will do this as early as possible .if i get any update i will inform.
my facebook profile http://www.facebook.com/tejchoudhari
Thomas
/ August 14, 2010Hi
I did an update and damm I cannot access any webpage using wi-fi now. Network from my vodafone will cost me an arm and a leg. ?My upgrade was to android 2.2 ? browser version webkit 3.1.
This is what I see:
The application internet (process com.android.browser) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force close.
The update took a long time, I left it on overnight near my wifi and applied the update this am.
Any suggestions much appreciated.
Thank you
Hillary
/ August 18, 2010Messages screwed up too ): HTC Legend
Carmel
/ October 15, 2010I thought that I had screwed up the message app but I see that it is a bug – i now recal it started to happen after updating the software! didn’t think I had a choice but to update and I would like to un -update it now!
Hillary
/ August 18, 2010Messages screwed up too ): HTC Legend
SJ
/ August 18, 2010I’ve just installed the update, have found no benefits but my messages have a US date format now and load up with the first message so I have to scroll through the whole thread. Ridiculous! I see many people are reporting the same issue. Is there a fix? Or can the update be rolled back? I loved my Legend until this evening, but now feel that it’s ruined :’(
T
/ August 19, 2010LEGEND: Yes, Message thread got problem too. Same problem as reported.
Could HTC do something about that bug? It’s annoying.
Anonymous
/ August 22, 2010Same problem with the messages! How annoying. SORT IT!!
Travis
/ August 23, 2010hTC Legend,
Firmware 2.1-update1
Software number 2.06.708.2
SMS list is also a complete mess. Yet to see any improvements yet.
richa
/ August 26, 2010one more problem with legend…..network keeps going off….. im nt sure whether it is due to recent update but im exp it after the update only,,,,, a cross on network bar comes during the cal and the network goes off……. :(
james
/ August 26, 2010Unlocked (but not rooted) HTC Legend (from Hong Kong, Broadway), just got the OTA update in mainland China. Messages tweaked as noted above and “unable to start wi-fi”. Soft and hard resets didn’t help. China Mobile data stream still works, but slow (and expensive!).
Firmware: 2.1 update1
Software: 2.06.708.2
Any help/suggestions appreciated!
Jay
/ August 27, 2010Upgraded and my Desire (T-Mobile) now shows Software Ver: 2.09.405.8.
Noticed following changes:
1) The Visible Pattern security is now not always invoked when unlocking the Desire. Allows user direct access to phone. Problem seems to be intermittent..?
2) Annoying for me!!.. At office, when phone is in Vigrate mode, it seems to vibrate every 15 or so mins… cannot work out why and if there is something switch on since upgrade or what???
Chris
/ August 29, 2010HTC Legend – 2.1 Update 1 has RUINED this phone for me. I now hate it!
Messages is screwed up, so I’ve had to download a 3rd party app called Handcent which after a few tweaks is running OK.
Friend Stream now Force Closes everytime. I have removed it from the home screen now.
Roll on 2.2 is all I can say, that or I may just get an iPhone 4 instead.
FAIL.
Ray
/ September 5, 2010I would like to take over your Legend for my developing.
Let me know.
Rgds
Ray
Trevor
/ September 5, 2010Downloaded update via wi-fi to phone:
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Software number 2.06.708.2
No wi-fi now.
Thanks HTC
Eddy
/ September 10, 2010I had the same problem.
After updating to
Firmware 2.1-update1
Software number 2.05.707.1
the phone states unable to start wifi.
Anyone has a clue to solve this??
Thanks
larner
/ April 11, 2011I also have this Problem, I called HTC Help Center & i dont even they know much. I am very dispapointed after so much great Reviews on this phone,
Now i been without wifi for 2 weeks, Google phone without Wi-fi great!!!!
HTC HELP ASAP,,, Firmware Version 2.1 update1 Software number 1.37.405.1
Graeme
/ September 8, 2010Has anyone solved the problem of when typing a message it’ll suddenly go back to the top of the conversation? Extremely irritating. As is the American date stamp. I’m on an unbranded desire with Vodafone with froyo installed.
skub
/ September 12, 2010this update suks
my msg,sms are going to first msg in but not the new msg , so I have to scroll down 100th msgs to see the ne one ,
htc take care of this in the new updtae !~
Karen Austin
/ September 20, 2010Graeme – I’m having exactly the same problem with it suddenly jumping to the top of the conversation and no longer being able to see what I’m writing – it’s driving me mad – can’t see a way to get back to the bottom, without pressing Back and saving the msg as a draft, then starting again?
Ola
/ October 5, 2010I have the exact same problem, but you can just scroll down to the bottom again. (This might be a drag if your text history is long with that person).
They should really fix this, it’s annooyyying.
Graeme
/ September 21, 2010Karen you can just scroll back down to the bottom to continue but this is very irritating and its happening more and more. There are other little issues that only seem to have come up since froyo, suchas random capitalization of words (especially The), and when opening messages a message from another sender will open instead. Tried using handcent but same issues. I love the phone and wouldn’t change it for anything, I just hope HTC iron out these issues sooner rather than later.
mathilde
/ October 9, 2010Yes i have experienced the same problem…so annoying.
So has my friend. We both have HTC Desire. Hope they will get this fixed ASAP.
Carmel
/ October 15, 2010random captialisaton of the letter ‘i’ when I am manually spelling is very irritating!?
Chris
/ September 21, 2010no wifi after update. lame
daryl
/ September 23, 2010Chris, have you tried pairing again? It may not recognise the device once the radio and firmware have updated. I couldn’t say though as I’m with Orange and still waiting for my update to come through:-(
Robert
/ September 26, 2010There is a solution to wifi problem after update ?
harj
/ October 5, 2010Htc, please please please fix this sms thread problem. Very very annoying. I have to keep deleting all of my messages regularly so that the thread doesnt take stupid amounts of time to scroll through.
Nick
/ October 23, 2010It’s been 4 months since the last update ruined the text messaging. When HTC, WHEN??????
Bry
/ October 23, 2010I know it’s not a proper fix, but I use Handcent SMS, and it’s not affected by this SMS ordering bug…
Mike
/ November 22, 2010Another easy (temporary) fix is to use the HTC Messages widget that comes pre-installed on the Legend. It is not affected by the ordering issue as it only shows the most recent message received.
ehsaan
/ November 22, 2010Just updated my HTC desire, which is on vodafone. My software number is 2.10.405.2 with android 2.2 system.
firewall
/ December 1, 2010Hey msg thread is problem but also anyone tried to open accessibility option in
Settings …….I couldn’t check box ..reply please
Meg
/ December 9, 2010So has this SMS thread problem been fixed?! It bugs the hell outta me
ashley
/ December 10, 2010Graeme, I too have the problem of jumping to top of three mid conversation. I thought it was because I had ‘limit to 30′, switched that off, emptied inbox, and it seemed better. But returned again when inbox started filling. It’s incredibly annoying, and I reported it ages ago.
I have found a slightly quicker way to return – reorient handset to landscape then back again. Not ideal but quicker.
Ashley
Luke Cloudsdale
/ December 13, 2010Same, messaging jumps to top of list incredibly annoying, HTC sort it out!
Tom O'Shea
/ December 14, 2010Just updated my HTC legend today to Android 2.2 – 3.15.405.3, because the last update I did had the problem with the message screen where it only showed the first text in a stream so I had to scroll all the way through the texts and it infuriated me but lo an behold the new update now does not let me receive any kind of GPRS signal so no 3G or anything! I have contacted orange and they are sending me a sim update now so hopefully this will fix things. I hasten to add that the 2.2 update version I have listed actually fixed the problem with the message stream and made the phone look a lot nice but I just hope this signal problem can be fixed! has anyone else had this problem at all?
Tom O'Shea
/ December 14, 2010….the sim update didn’t work, it would seem I have a long day on the phone with orange customer services ahead of me to try and fix this problem. I will update on any advancements.
Dave
/ December 17, 2010Just updated my HTC legend to Android 2.2 – 3.15.405.3 and now I have the same problem with no 3G connection, anyone manage to solve this??
Olivia
/ December 19, 2010I updated my HTC Wildfire yesterday, and since then my clock widgets are gone! I still have the boring analog one in the top of the widgets list, but the ones you’re able to customize are GONE. Some other widgets and programs have vanished from my phone and I am really frustrated! I updated to 2.1-update 1. Does anyone know how to get these widgets back? I’ve been searching the Android Market, but the only widgets they have there are ones made by customers and not HTC – and I don’t really want to install anything that I don’t really know who made it and that can damage my phone… :S
Lucy
/ March 14, 2011hey guys to fix the msg problem download the GO Sms app from the market. it fixes it! it was annoying me for so long!
KM
/ April 17, 2011Hi Luxy
Thank you so much the GO SMS app is fantastic. I won’t be going back…and I won’t ever be allowing another software update on my phone!
LizzieA
/ July 13, 2011Just downloaded new OTA update on my Desire S, it’s showing build no 1.47.161.2
Is this right?