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[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
nice that means another 6 month wait to see if ATT will even bother releasing it
[HTC Inspire 4G] crimsonsky:
Wow. I finally decided that I've had it with my Xperia X10 and bought an HTC Inspire 4G TODAY. So after the initial setup and before I had loaded any apps, on a whim I checked for update. AT&T Update said phone was up to date, but when I checked HTC WiFi Update it said update available. After all the pain and suffering I went through with updates (and lack thereof) on my X10, to get the GB update on the Inspire THE SAME DAY I BOUGHT IT was quite the pleasant surprise!!! Painless and easy. And since I didn't have anything on the phone yet, it was relatively quick. Woo hoo!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mcslamer:
I read some people talked to att customers care and they get the ota update pushed to them. Then but then I call and they say "sorry but right now our system does not have the ability to send updates manually" omg these people are stupid please tell me how you do it to get the ota from ATT and I also talked to tech support and they say the same. Oooh by the way I'm in Michigan if that has any thing to do with the att people not knowing any thing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
1. Where and when did HTC say there was something wrong with this update?

2. Would it be better to do update via PC, wipe everything and start fresh versus ota?

3. If there are issues, why am I pissed still that I haven't got tthe ota and I keep checking regularly?
[HTC Inspire 4G] crimsonsky:
Having had the phone for all of 6 hours and basically upgrading as soon as I turned it on, I don't know what it was like with Froyo. So what exactly ARE the issues you're experiencing? I've not noticed anything amiss in the short time I've had it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] efidol:
AT&T has the ability to push updates... They pushed mine out while I was on the phone... The update that allowed install from unknown sources anyway... Still haven't gotten the 2.3 update yet, called them and they said its being sent out today, I'm in the St metro.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Chad_Petree:
waiiiiit, older? but the desire hd gingerbread update has been out for 2months! :confused: , great at&t releases an old rom :rolleyes:
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
I guess your new to the ATT smartphone world. ATT is known for releasing older builds then what you will find here.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jznomoney:
Anyone have a link from a logcat for the ota update not the full version?
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Some are having major issues with sms and contacts not being read correctly,I am one of those people....some are not having this issue....but it wasnt something I could over look and called htc about it..it is a confirmed bug that they are aware of and I was told they are working on another OTA with a fix....for those who have the issue and would like to go back to stock....can p.m. me and ill help those people out...Im on mobile right now so cant post instructions from here....

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] struff:
FWIW I got a warranty replacement last month and it wouldn't receive the update that came out a few months ago. I tweeted AT&T and after a few DM's they pushed the update to me. Nice and easy.

My buddy got a replacement a few weeks later and had the same issue. He spent four hours on the phone trying to get the update pushed to him but he hung up in frustration. I then went back on Twitter and reached out to AT&T on his behalf and within six minutes he had the update.
[HTC Inspire 4G] henrybravo:
As a point of full disclosure, you should mention that you installed the leaked RUU instead of the official OTA update, which is the topic of this thread. That might make a difference. So far I haven't seen these issues reported with the OTA update unless I've just missed it, which is quite possible. :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
Who are you tweeting and what did you say?
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Where I did install the "leaked" build...and i have installed the downloadable version from the website....others have had the same exact issue with the OTA...so its not just with the leaked build....some are experiencing it some are not...unsure what is causing it....So as a matter of it being "full disclosure" unneeded as I have tried released and leaked build...

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Am uploading a downgrade procedure for those who want it...p.m. me for the link...its on my website ftp, but do not want my site to crash by putting this out there for everyone...its a huge file but everything thats needed is included with instructions...

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] henrybravo:
Oh OK, thanks for clarifying. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
No worries:cool:
[HTC Inspire 4G] inconceeeivable:
The leaked build has the exact same sha256sum as the RUU on the HTC site. Are you guys saying that a phone updated through OTA might not have a bug that an official RUU has?
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
It may not as it doesnt wipe the phone like the exe does...I am not sure either way...have only tried the exe...

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] efidol:
Just got off the phone with HTC tech support, they informed me that the update is coming, but being sent out (ota) in order of serial numbers, both at&t and HTC told me that they were unable to push the update out manually, and in a sense that I just need to be patient and i will get it sooner or later. Unless I wanted to do the exe sync.
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
So this update will allow Unknown Sources on stock Inspire?:confused:
[HTC Inspire 4G] lmf1030:
Well I updated from the HTC website and it wipe almost everything even my micro sd card. Luckily I did save contacts from my sim and lookout mobile security but still not the same.

So far I think gingerbread sucks well the version the Inspire got. Should of been 2.3.5 and have Sense 3.0.

But I do like my Inspire and has been far as price in the ATT Android lineup a major backbone to the Android lineup in ATT. But they will be another kick ass phone will replace it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
What update are you talking about that allowed install from unknown sources?
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
They warned you that it was going to wipe everything if you get it from the HTC website.
[HTC Inspire 4G] inconceeeivable:
Is there a logcat URL for the OTA yet?
[HTC Inspire 4G] buradd:
how come netflix isnt available thru market yet? it was available for atrix on its patch day
[HTC Inspire 4G] metalman0581:
Well att where is my update, HTC and att update both say no updates available.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Balkin:
Yes it wiped the phone like it says it will, but SD card was left untouched also like it says in the instructions!

I'm pretty happy, works like a charm no issues.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pclewis:
I did backup with Mybackup Pro of apps and data. Then did HTC update. Restored apps and data. All is well.

Phil
[HTC Inspire 4G] threejean:
Just finished the ota update, seems to be working fine. No mms problems so far
[HTC Inspire 4G] mindbuRn:
Yes you can sideload apps. I've got netflix working on it as well as having installed various gameloft games that work perfect.

This Rom is amazing fast and just works. Haven't had any fc's since putting it on. Gps works great too, got 7 to lock on indoors in less than 10 seconds.

No problems with this at all, higly recommend it. Can't wait to see what the devs do once they start tearing it apart.
[HTC Inspire 4G] 00ChevyScott:
I have noticed that my vibrations are lagging behind. I have it set to vibrate when I am typing (such as a text message) and it will vibrate the first couple of letters and then stop and then after I finish typing it will vibrate intensely.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mcslamer:
Did ruu update has some sense 3.0 features but why not put it all on it ooh and why is there no htc wifi update is this the last update for this phone and how do I root again if I want too?????!!!!!!!!!!

And the battery seems to last longer

Sent from my watch
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
They are sent out in order of S/N. Be patient. You probably have a high S/N.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Is this the last update for the phone? If we follow ATT update history then yes. We will get this one offical update and the rest will be ports or leaks but only time will tell
[HTC Inspire 4G] wpalm00:
I updated with the OTA and it went smoothly. I haven't had any of the problems some of y'all have had. I even have the option for 3rd party apps which I never had before.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jc2470:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/inspire-att/downloads

just d/l and install, will wipe your phone out except for the sd card but if u dont want to wait, works great.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
I did the manual update aswell and looks great and feels more snappy. I had a nasty bug today on stock froyo where my camera would not work anymore. The update fixed it, as if the phone made me update on purpose.

My question is since this is now gingerbread and all well where's the famed gingerbread keyboard. I was looking forward to it but I guess nada=\

and yeah I've used the port that's free on market but just wanted the official KeyBoard

From my Inspired Fo'Gee!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mcslamer:
Just had a nasty freeze up on my phone today which I never had. I think update caused it. Any body with the same problem!???

Sent from my watch
[HTC Inspire 4G] tiltAdmin:
I did the .exe update on Tuesday and everything has been perfect. No SMS issues as other people have described. My battery life also seems to be improved.

The wifi tethering does work with a custom APN; however, AT&T does know that you're tethering and you will get messages to stop. Be warned that AT&T is cracking down on unauthorized tethering. I've read reports that customers still on unlimited data plans could lose their data package due to unauthorized tethering. It's frustrating.
[HTC Inspire 4G] anukto:
tethering still doesn't work after rooting using bubby323's method!!!

Hi,

I used bubby323's method to root my HTC Inspire 4G. However, tethering still won't work. Every time I try to turn on "hotspot", my Wi-Fi get's automatically turned off.

When I turn Wi-Fi back on, and then turn on hotspot, same happens again: my Wi-fi is automatically turned off and then hotspot turns-off.

When I leave wi-fi turned off, the turn on hotspot, my hotspot turns off again (almost within 2-3 seconds)

Any work around?

Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mcca555:
did OTA update works fine

wish it had sense 3.0
[HTC Inspire 4G] bhdunn:
Wi-Fi tethering connects the mobile (AT&T) network to another device thru your phone, not Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi. So your sentence is normal behavior.

As to your phone behavior, do you have a mobile data connection? If not that is your problem.

Beware, AT&T can detect if you are tethering but cannot detect a VPN connection.
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
I manually checked at 230am est and got the ota. Has been flawless all day. Impressed with battery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] anukto:
Thanks for your comment, but I'm not sure I understand what you are saying.

I've tethered on other phones via wi-fi....so it's phone's wi-fi to other computer's wi-fi; iPhone does it I think over bluetooth.

If you think that tethering is possible on my rooted HTC inspire 4G than please outline step by step directions on how to make this work.

Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] bhdunn:
The simple solution, switch to Virtuous Unity 1.31, a really good ROM with Sense 3.0.

Question, are you getting a mobile data connection when you turn on tethering.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pclewis:
I concur with a painless install from the HTC site and then restored using MyBackup Pro. All I had to do is a few speed dials and minor things. I also have the Nexus One running GB and the battery life was improved with GB. It looks like it is also better with the Inspire.

Maybe I should have waited on the OTA, but this worked fine too and I am happy with it.

Phil
[HTC Inspire 4G] jerry0000:
What custom APN setting you use to get tethering work on this new stock rom? I can NOT make it work any more with this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=960058

Also, how can ATT tell if you are doing unauthorized tethering?
[HTC Inspire 4G] SysAdmNj:
I have a new inspire and before I try this htc wifi update should I root before or after? I'm thinking the latter, just hope its still possible after the update. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] stulzerl:
looks like the last update

I have noticed that the HTC wifi update option was gone after the update. Does this means this is the last update for the Inspire 4g?
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
As Zel said based on art history chances are yes. But who knows.

I know on my moms mytouch4g she never had that option to manually check but they are still sending out the gingerbread ota

No Hay de Queso No Mas de Papa
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
<----- Just got his OTA. Everything working.
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Well Im done with this "official" update....redid the OTA(AGAIN)...everything worked till I rebooted the device, then same problem with messaging and contact names....really annoying....

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
Just wanted to reiterate my improved battery life.
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
I also updated the same way and am seeing much better overall performance. Certain menus load much faster...like the vanilla GB does. Sense is also updated with a few Sense 3.0 features... like the "Quick settings" in the notification drop-down bar. But my main desire with this GB update was the performance. Menus like "Manage apps" now loads instantaneously rather than having to wait a long time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] minicoop7:
Yup. Lost tether as well. Oh well...

Sent from my 2nd stock Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] mcca555:
ive been using the phone the same and have noticed battery life is better

1d 1hr and 22min and still at at 6th bar out of 10

display is at 46%

voice is at 18%

dialer is at 8

cell standby 8%

phone idle 6%

wifi 5%

android system4%

FriendCaster 2%
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrluggs:
Benchmark lower

After updating, my quadrant benchmark score decreased by over 300 points. Why is that?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
You can always downgrade again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] 00ChevyScott:
Because it's just a number. It doesn't mean anything by itself.
[HTC Inspire 4G] newuser21:
How do i downgrade it? I couldn't find it anywhere?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cgraham1:
Mine does not work any more... ARGH!

I now get the following message ..... 'To enable tethering on this device, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611'.

I have not yet tried to delete and reconfig ... I guess that's next.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
I know tethering is a big issue for alot of people. but this is gonna turn into a jailbreakers/apple deal. Each time a way around it is found ATT will find a way to block it. With them coming down hard on it, I am not surprised. Trust me they can tell if your data connection is using more bandwith then they deem normal. I would not put to much stock in being able to do it at all without a plan here soon.

I dont use it but just thought i would give a heads up.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bhdunn:
If you really need tethering you may need the extra 2 gig that comes with extra $20/mo you pay.
[HTC Inspire 4G] minicoop7:
The ones who abused it messed it up for all i guess. I only tethered occasionally on the road when my kids needed it for their iPods. Sometimes I used it when I'm waiting for my car being repaired and I have my laptop.

I'll try switching back to my old Tilt2 and see if it still works.

Sent from my 2nd Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] slocav:
Weird problem I just noticed after the update. After you unlock the screen if there is a thunder storm outside the lightening goes off on the screen like normal and you hear the rain and wipers but you never see the rain or wipers on screen lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
This device is the first time I ever heard clouds make sound. Lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vanillalite:
My GF just updated her phone tonight and everything went smooth.

She had one random bug though. For some reason her contact for me isn't working anymore. She says when I text her it just comes up as my number and not linked to my name. Any ideas of fixes?
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
It is a known bug with no resolution yet. I have it and my wife has it on her Inspire. I'm rooted and she isn't.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vanillalite:
That sucks, but at least I know instead of pulling my hair out to fix it!

Wish I knew if/when it was gonna be addressed!
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
This bug is really annoying....if you want to go back to 1.84 without perm rooting your device I suggest this (Courtesy of JSLEnterprises)works perfectly and have done it numerous times, the contact issue will carry over to all contacts...then itll really get annoying...lol... Call and complain...and keep calling in and complaining...Im calling again now to ask again...

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Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] Agoattamer:
Just install GoSMS or Handcent(my recommendation) and be done with the bug. Both are free. And both are way better than the stock app anyways. I don't understand reverting back to froyo if the fix is as simple as this.
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Why should someone have to install a third party app to get the functionality thats supposed to work from the company...Whole point is to get them to fix it...then its a choice to use another app for this function....

Regards,

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] scallowa:
calendar links

before updating to 2.3.3 I was able to click on either a address link or phone number in the calendar and it would open google maps or the keypad.

after updating the address and phone number link it opens "Verify the phone number"

is there a way to fix this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] trevorgarmont:
Just updated to 2.3.3 NE USA via WiFi no issues at all went smooth as butter. Have used since last night no issues or bugs to report yet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] BoloMKXXVIII:
My wifi update went smooth also (stock phone). Hope I get better battery life now. I am afraid to re-boot the phone in fear of the contacts isssue.

BTW, you can install Netflix on the Inspire HD after the update. No root required. It is still not in the market so you will have to find the apk elsewhere on the xda-developers forums.
[HTC Inspire 4G] anukto:
I agree. I noted

significant improvement

in my battery life after I rooted and flashed my HTC. I went from barely 3/4 of a day (without nights) to almost 2 days of use (nights included).

I got rid of so much ATT clutter. I could not believe that a cell carrier could significantly degrade a quality of a cell phone.

to all devs: keep up the good work with all the tools!
[HTC Inspire 4G] a_v_s:
I followed the instructions to revert, but after I selected to reboot into the bootloader, it found the image, then when it said it was verifying the image, it said, "Main Version is Older" then "Update Failed"

*EDIT:

Nevermind... I went and recreated the goldcard using an SD reader instead of the phone. I also made sure that HTCSync was updated... Worked correctly...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vanillalite:
Hey wasn't sure where to post this so I chose this thread. Sorry if I'm wrong.

I posted earlier my GF got the text bug with your contacts post update. Well she kept the update and just went with GoSMS. Only problem she has is if she gets an MMS her stock HTC stuff takes over. If I just send her a general SMS text GoSMS works perfectly fine. She's 90% cool with GoSMS so she's fine with the update despite the bug. She just wishes she could fix the MMS issue, and she'd be all good!

Any ideas XDA cool people? Thanks a ton in advance! :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Agoattamer:
What stock HTC stuff takes over?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Killer Okain:
Okay, I took a bone stock inspire and rooted it using the ace hack kit, all went well. Now to get to 2.3.3 rooted, do I need to download a rooted version of GB and install it with clockwork or can I simply upgrade using the htc update? Will it still be rooted if I do that?

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
If you want stock rooted-includes all att bloat

You can flashthis through hboot. File link is in post 4.

Just download rename to PD98IMG.zip and flash in hboot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1191949

If you want bloat already removed their are a several roms in the dev section
[HTC Inspire 4G] Killer Okain:
Great, thats the one I was planning to use. Since its rooted, I can remove whatever I want later, right? Also that one includes a radio image that I assume should be flashed as well?

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Correct on both counts
[HTC Inspire 4G] jlmwrite:
My kiddo and I both have rooted Inspires. I could have sworn I read here (somewhere) that the OTA update would install even if you were rooted. That didn't sound right but told him to try the install, and we could reflash if he hated it.

He downloaded the update, but said after choosing to install it turned off then came back on displaying a yellow exclamation point in a triangle over the Android robot and the only thing he could do was to pull the battery.

Got curious, so I accepted the OTA download today with the same experience. I did try combinations of home and back keys, home and power keys, and a few other things mentioned in a web search. Finally had to pull the battery to restart. And no, the download did not install; in fact, it just disappeared. My Inspire is just like it was (as is the kid's).

So? Is this like past OTA updates that only install over stock ROMs, or are the folks with root that have successfully installed the OTA (not the download from the HTC website)?
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Correct. If your rooted it wont install.
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
HTC supposedly is working on a fix for this whole bugged out contacts mess of some having the problem and some not....ATT is aware of it also...so we shall see how long it takes them to come up with a fix....

WC
[HTC Inspire 4G] SupaSupra:
I haven't had any real issues with it. Only thing is it doesn't resolve phone numbers to contact names sometime. No biggie for me.
[HTC Inspire 4G] aybarrap1:
Official GB update for Inspire

I decided to go with the manual .exe update. The first couple of days I had lagging issues and gps issues. Once I did a hard reset to factory defaults, the phone has worked perfectly with no issues except for the SMS problem. I only "rebooted" once and that was specifically for the purpose of pulling out the battery to verify something. I did note that if I apply the +1 format to numbers of contacts stored on the phone, SMS works fine. I have not specifically tried it with google contacts (all my contacts are linked and my phone contacts are synced with Outlook). I will give it a go and report if I have any issues.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marcano:
Did anyone else get a system update notice today?

Something strange happened: I was fooling around with an app on the phone (OK it was Angry Birds...) and I saw a chinese ad popup on the game.

That got my attention because it's the first time I've seen a chinese ad on the game. It wasn't the normal Adchoices, it was more like a banner. I clicked on the ad and then backed out of the browser almost immediately.

About 30 seconds after this the game started getting all sluggish, the sound was erratic and the game practically became stuck. After that I got a notice to upgrade from HTC. I think it said something about version 2.4 something (I've only had the phone for less than a week and it's my first android phone).

I got a bit paranoid thinking I might have installed some chinese malware and I've changed all my passwords and turned off 3G on the phone while I wipe it and re-flash the ROM (I'm running Cleardroid).

Anyone else seen this update today?
[HTC Inspire 4G] JoTeC:
AT&T pushed my FOTA GingerBread update tonight. All went good. Playing with it now..
[HTC Inspire 4G] alain_HTC:
that good to know because I hang up on ATT as well after calling 4 times tech support (about 30-40min each) to get the Inspire 2.3 update OTA and Aria sideloading patch. Useless... I'll try twitter next time.

update: 2.3 OTA for Inspire became available to me 2 days later. Aria did the sideloading hack myself (unrooted phone).