[Q] Stable 3.5 + 2.3.5 update?

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Hello all,

I have spoken to HTC UK about when I might get the OTA update. Based on my phone's IMEI, they said it would get HTC Sense 3.5 and Android 2.3.5, but could not say when. It sounded like, with this being a best selling phone and many phones to update, it could be a long wait.

So my questions are:

A) Has someone "captured" the official HTC file(s) that go OTA and posted them so I can download and install myself?

B) If this is not possible, what is the most stable ROM to choose to get this update? Not looking for bleeding edge improvements - more interested in getting the update on a rock solid foundation (or as solid as OSs ever are!). I can head over to the other section on this forum, once people have made suggestions, preferably based on continued use and actual experience of the ROM they propose. (not just, installed it for a couple of days and then moved on).

Best wishes to all.

Andrew

First - there is no official Sense 3.5 released for Desire S. The latest update is to Sense 3.0 and Android 2.3.5.

Second - there is a thread called "Desire S shipped ROM" in the Android Development subforum (you can find a link in the Index thread there). There you can find the latest OTA packed as RUU. However, it is not recommended to use it if your device is branded. Better wait for an official update (it was promised to be out until the mid of December, but even later it should not take too long)

Third - there are plenty of Sense 3.0 and even ported Sense 3.5 ROMs in the above mentioned Index thread, just pick some and go through the comments then decide for yourself. The devs here are doing well, so most of the ROMs are suitable for daily use.

Good luck

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

First - there is no official Sense 3.5 released for Desire S. The latest update is to Sense 3.0 and Android 2.3.5.

Maybe he made a mistake on the phone, but he definitely said 3.5 to me. I was surprised and doubled checked.

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

Second - there is a thread called "Desire S shipped ROM" in the Android Development subforum (you can find a link in the Index thread there). There you can find the latest OTA packed as RUU.

The phone is unbranded. However, I am a Mac user and can't install exe. files.

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

Third - there are plenty of Sense 3.0 and even ported Sense 3.5 ROMs in the above mentioned Index thread, just pick some and go through the comments then decide for yourself. The devs here are doing well, so most of the ROMs are suitable for daily use.

Good luck

OK. I was hoping to find someone who is using one and has been fine with it to make a specific suggestion. I'll look through the comments.

THANKS FOR YOU HELP.

Originally Posted by andrewfd

The phone is unbranded. However, I am a Mac user and can't install exe. files.

If you are using the European unbranded version there has to be an OTA update for you to the latest version.
I had the same problem - was not receiving an update notification, then the online HTC support guy told me to make my system date to 29 September 2011. Then I got the notification immediately and the phone was updated to 2.10.401.8.

Try this it may work for you too

If no joy you can find the 1.47.401.4 -> 2.10.401.8 update here

Rename to update.zip, copy to SDcard and install from Recovery. (Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)

Remember: if you have any modification, e.g. S-OFF, custom Recovery, etc first restore to complete Stock and S-ON then do the update!

Originally Posted by andrewfd

OK. I was hoping to find someone who is using one and has been fine with it to make a specific suggestion. I'll look through the comments

I highly highly reccomend Endymion 2.2 ROM.

Rock solid stable, great battery sense 3.5 ROM



Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

(Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)

My phone is 1.28.401.1. How do I get it to 1.47.401.4 so I can then get to 1.47.401.8?

Originally Posted by andrewfd

My phone is 1.28.401.1. How do I get it to 1.47.401.4 so I can then get to 1.47.401.8?

I suppose that you have tried the system date change without success. Type in dialer *#*#2432546#*#* and check again. Then change the date to June/July/August and try again. Use WiFi

If no update notification still I have extracted the rom.zip from 1.47.401.4 RUU for you. Download it from here
Rename to PG88IMG.zip, copy to SDcard, reboot the phone to bootloader (power off the phone then press VOL DOWN, do not let go press , hold and release POWER button) and enter the hboot. Keep in mind that this procedure can delete your data, so backup your contacts, calendar and messages. Also make a list of your apps to reinstall later. Delete the PG88IMG.zip from your card when update is complete.

When you apply this update check again from the phone settings for an update. If still no notification follow the procedure from my previous post. To enter recovery use the same button combination as for bootloader, then select Recovery from the bootloader menu. If you have a picture on a black background press VOL UP + POWER and choose "Apply update from sdcard". This should get your phone to 2.10.401.8.

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

I suppose that you have tried the system date change without success. Type in dialer *#*#2432546#*#* and check again. Then change the date to June/July/August and try again. Use WiFi

Tried this so am now moving onto stage 2. Thanks very much for the link to the "interim upgrade" file. 249mb downloading now (15 minutes on my cable line).

EDIT:
Excellent. I followed your instructions. The phone cycled though to HBOOT screens, I guess 2 stages to the update process and now reboots to 1.47.401.4.

I am now downloading the next update (6 minutes left!). Exciting. I wish HTC would allow for a update server to save you good people from newbies like me asking dumb questions.

Just in case check again for an update from your phone Settings (changing the data also and the code in dialer). This is the longer route but is the better way because should update your system straight to the latest version.

Originally Posted by amidabuddha

If no joy you can find the 1.47.401.4 -> 2.10.401.4 update here

Rename to update.zip, copy to SDcard and install from Recovery. (Check in your Settings -> About phone -> Software info that your current version is 1.47.401.4 before doing this)

After updating check for updates from the phone settings again and you should be prompted to update to 2.10.401.8


Remember: if you have any modification, e.g. S-OFF, custom Recovery, etc first restore to complete Stock and S-ON then do the update!

I have placed the renamed file (update.zip) on the SD card (root folder) and powered on with volume down pressed. I moved to "recovery" on the menu list and pressed power to select. I get a black screen with a picture of a phone and a red triangle and exclamation mark. It is stuck here. I can't power off either. Do I pull the battery?