According to several Vodafone users today, the network has released an over-the-air update for the HTC Desire in the UK, taking the hot new Android phone’s OS up to version 1.19.161.5.
And no, this is NOT anything as exciting as an Android 2.2 update, it’s only a rather small bug-fixing build that has most users questioning what – and indeed IF – anything has actually changed.
Reader James tells us a Facebook glitch has been fixed, while the radio image has also been updated, which could help if you’ve been struggling with 2G/3G connection issues.
We’re trying to get a complete changelist out of Vodafone and HTC, to make everything all nice and official. If you have a Desire, try doing a manual check for updates – there might be something there for you.
It’s smooth to use, the 1080p display is sharp, clear and bright, the device is extremely light and thin and therefore very pocketable and portable — much more so than other 5-inch phones we’ve used. And yet… we’re a bit unimpressed by the overall package…
A relatively high-spec smartphone, with a 4.5″ display running at 480 x 854 resolution and powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, plus the Ascend G510 arrives running Android 4.1.1 — albeit potentially hindered by Huawei only sticking 512MB of RAM inside it..
The Panasonic Eluga marks the company’s return to the European mobile phone scene years after several years of absence, and it’s come back to us with a moderately high-spec Android model that features a rather stylish, slim case.
Sony returns with an all-new mobile design for 2012, pairing a dual-core processor with a 720p display. It’s a lovely phone, but is it enough to end our Samsung and HTC obsession?
LG’s updated Prada phone comes with an absolutely crazy black & white theme, but is it just for fashionable suit wearers who want to make themselves look a bit more interesting?
Jonathan Mallett
/ May 27, 2010How exactly do you manually check for updates? The update isn’t listed on the HTC website so could it just be the vodafone firmware getting the update?
Jonathan Mallett
/ May 27, 2010Ignore my question… found it about 30 seconds after i posted it. No update for me (Vodafone but Malta).
Andrew Smith
/ May 27, 2010No update available for me, on Vodafone in UK.
Bristolboy
/ May 27, 2010No update for me (I bought unlocked phoen but am currently using an O2 sim). Still on 1.15.405.4.
MikeD
/ May 27, 2010No update for me either – I’m SIM free on 3.
Edward Hamilton
/ May 27, 2010I have the update. It seems nothing major has changed, however Facebook seems to have issues. Despite WiFi access, no data is being loaded ie status updates and even my own profile. I’m on Vodafone UK, and would be interested to know if anyone else has had this problem.
Gary C
/ May 27, 2010Phew. Thanks for confirming I haven’t been LIED TO, Edward!
DaveC
/ May 27, 2010I think the Facebook problem mentioned by Edward Hamilton is nothing to do with any update. I have the same problem today on the Nexus One
Edward Hamilton
/ May 27, 2010Hmm… an interesting coincidence. Will have to keep an eye on it. cheers guys.
Deejay
/ May 27, 2010It is the facebook app that has been the problem with thousands of users nothing to do with an update.
After facebook have changed the newsfeeds, the app has lost its way. Hopefully a new update will come – or if you are impatient head for the market & download another facebook app.
foz1284
/ June 1, 2010not 100% certain whether it was the update or not but my calander widget seems to have dissapeared and I cant find it to re-add, its the 3×1 cell widget, anyone else got this issue?