HTC Legend Android 2.2 (Froyo) update take 2

Firstly, apologies regarding the FroYo update for those of you that are using the HTC Legend. Since my last update, we’ve been working with HTC to sort this problem that some of you were having in updating your Legend to Android 2.2

The cause of the problem is that some have the older version of software which will either:

Not enable you to see a new update (Device with version 2.1 says not update available) or,
Receive the initial prompt to update will not come thru.

To Help I have included a Summary of the software we have delivered to date

RC Éclair 2.1 (Version 2.02.178.3).
QMR Éclair 2.1 (Version 2.10.178.1.)
MR FroYo 2.2 (version 3.15.178.3)

Basically you can’t update your phone direct from RC Éclair 2.1 to MR FroYo 2.2 and must follow the instructions below

Go into your settings and manually pull the software update
Run the 1st upgrade : From 2.02.178.3 (RC Eclair) to 2.10.178.1 (QMR Eclair) – about 19MB

Once you’ve done that you can now update to FroYo

Go into your settings and manually pull the software update
Run the 2nd upgrade: From 2.10.178.1 (QMR Eclair) to 3.15.178.3 (MR FroYo) – about 80MB

Regards,

UPDATE: Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 12:25PM AEDST:

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update, we’ve noticed a few comments on the blog and through forums that some of you out there can’t seem to get the notification of the Android 2.2 Froyo update when you manually ‘search’ for it on your phone, or have to manually search it on your phone several times before you see the available update.

This has been raised and we’re working with HTC to get this resolved, we’ll update you guys when we have more information at hand.

For futher updates and questions on the HTC Legend, check out the thread I’ve created on this – http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/iPhone-and-Android/HTC-Legend-Android-2-2-Froyo-update-take-2/m-p/1115#M49

Regards,

So we know we mentioned in our previous post that the update would occur ‘sometime’ in February, and we also know that it’s now end of March. For those that have been waiting for the Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update, we apologise for this hold up.

We can now safely say that from 12PM the 25th of March all customers (3 and Vodafone) using a HTC Legend will start getting a notification to update the firmware version to Android 2.2 (Froyo)

How do I update my firmware to Android 2.2?

You will receive a notification that the new version of software is available for your HTC Legend.
You will then be given the option to accept the upgrade over the air.
We would recommend downloading the upgrade within a good- strong 3G coverage zone zone (full 3G HSPA coverage) and have a FULLY CHARGED BATTERY. (This should take between 7-10 mins as the file is approx 85MB in size)
If you ain’t in a good coverage zone, you should either wait to complete the download once you have reached improved coverage or conduct the upgrade via the HTC website.
http://www.htc.com/au/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=313&cat=2&dl_id=1074
Once the download (which will run in the back ground) is complete, you phone will prompt to install. This will take a few minutes and during this time the device will not be able to be used

What’s so good about Android 2.2
You can read the full features here, but some of the noticeable features include:

Adds a new refined Google search tool to your home screen saving time and data usage
You can use your device as a WiFi Hot Spot
You can use your device as a flashlight
You can recommend apps from your phone to friends
Change language settings on your device on the fly
Easier SMS functions to improve your experience

You may be interested in

Recent Comments

45 Responses to “ HTC Legend Android 2.2 (Froyo) update take 2 ”

Craig says:

Any news on whether the Legend will get the latest Android update in the future?
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Craig,
  
  Can’t speak for HTC, but mostly likely not.. but if they do, we’ll let you guys know
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:26 am
Paul says:

Great job, only 8 months late after I was told in July last year that it would be available “in a few weeks”.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 10:45 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Paul,
  
  Sorry if you were misinformed but it should be available today
  
  AT
  Reply
  Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:27 am
pd says:

Hey I’m using a Vodafone HTC Legend but I’ve yet to receive a notification to update my software. Will it come later/eventually or is something wrong? I’ve tried going to my settings and searching for updates but I can’t seem to update it.

I’d rather update it OTA because I don’t really want to lose my data accidentally or have to reinstall my apps (which I think is the case) by updating it through the HTC website.

Please let me know. Thanks.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:17 am
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Pd,
  
  What happens when you go to your settings to manually search for new updates?
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 9:44 am
Rob says:

Are these update notifications going to be staggered over a few days because I still haven’t received anything??
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Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:16 am
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Rob,
  
  From my understanding you should receive a notification to udpate, however, you can manually search for it by going through your settings.
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 9:45 am
LD says:

I still haven’t got notification of the update, is there something I should do to prompt the network check?

thanks.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 1:55 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi LD,
  
  You should be able to manually search for the update on your phone by going into your settings.
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 9:52 am
  - LD says:
    
    Its still not comming through. I’ve done a manual check for update and also did that chekin thing mentioned below by Matt.
    
    any other ideas?
    Reply
    Monday, March 28, 2011 at 10:45 am
    - Vodafone Blog says:
      
      Hi LD,
      
      I’ll check it out.
      
      AT
      Reply
      Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:21 am
      - LD says:
        
        any ideas yet please?
        
        Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:14 pm
      - Vodafone Blog says:
        
        Hi LD,
        
        Still chasing them up… what happens when you try to manually search for an update?
        
        AT
        
        Monday, March 28, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Matt says:

Still no ota update for me. Have been checking via settings option and via *#*#checkin#*#*.

The legend is from crazy johns but this shouldn’t make a difference. Any ideas?
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Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 4:09 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Matt,
  
  I’ll ask our customer care team if there’s been any issues with these updates
  
  Have you checked our community forum (http://community.vodafone.com.au/) you might be able to find the answer there.
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 9:53 am
Richard says:

It says “We would recommend downloading the upgrade within a good- strong 3G coverage zone zone (full 3G HSPA coverage)”

So get off Vodafone before attempting the update…. What are our options if we don’t want to risk OTA?
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Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:09 pm
LD says:

I just ran the check again now and it has worked!

thanks for making it faster for me!
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Monday, March 28, 2011 at 2:14 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi LD,
  
  Glad it worked
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Matt says:

Still nothing here. Any news?
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Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Matt,
  
  Are you having trouble with your update? what is the error message you are getting?
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:21 pm
martyn wright says:

hearing rumours software update coming for motorola milestone 2 will vodafone be pushing this out?
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 12:33 pm
martyn wright says:

hearing rumours of a milestone 2 update, any fact to it?
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 12:33 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Martyn,
  
  Sorry i haven’t heard anything about that from my end, but if we do, we’ll make an update here on the blog or on our forum
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1:08 pm
WM says:

And we are up to version 3 now!
When can we expect this to come through?
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1:16 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi WM,
  
  Have you search for a new update on your legend?
  
  AT
  Reply
  Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 2:53 pm
  - WM says:
    
    yes!
    nothing available through the legend on vodafone
    this is controlled by vodafone yes, as to what they want to release and when?
    
    as I mentioned Android V3 is available via the web
    
    just wondering why vodafone would be so far behind in offering
    the latest updates for their customers
    Reply
    Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 4:08 am
    - Vodafone Blog says:
      
      Hi WM,
      
      I think i’ve already answered this question in a different thread. There’s several reasons why updates take a while for it to be released, a lot has to do with the decision by the manufacturer to make the updates for that phone, then decisions by us to take it on board, then testing which goes back and forth between our network teams and with the actual manufacturer.
      
      Not sure what you’re talking about with V3 are you saying Android 3.0?
      
      AT
      Reply
      Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:03 am
AL says:

Hi AT -

When I try to manually search for the update through settings, it says ‘your phone is up to date – there are no updates available for your phone’.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2:14 pm
LP says:

Hi, I’ve upgraded my HTC Legend to Android 2.2 & it sucks !! Now my screen is very slow & erratic (compared to 2.1) I have done a “hard reset” – no difference. I contacted HTC support & was told that I’m not the only person to have this problem. They advised that I need to find someone who has the Android 2.1 RUU file & downgrade my OS. Any suggestions ?
Regards.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 2:11 pm
LP says:

Hi AT,

With regard to my problem with Androis 2.2, I see on today’s update that you advise people with RC Eclair 2.1 to update to QMR Eclair 2.1. Does Vodafone have the software for this O.S. & can I get Vodafone to reset my HTC Legend back to QMR Eclair 2.1 from Froyo 2.2 ?
Cheers.
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Friday, April 1, 2011 at 7:53 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi LP,
  
  What’s the problem with your Froyo update? I’m not 100% sure about this, i’ll need to double check with someone.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10:07 am
mike says:

Updated my legend about 2 weeks ago to Froyo 2.2
Nothing but problems, freezing on startup, switching itself off during calls, locking up during apps usage (google maps, games..)
Took it back to vodafone and they sent it to the repairshop. Came back today, saying they had installed latest software. No change!! Not happy, this along with the signal drop outs and increased coverage issues means I had enough. Sad as I been with vodafone for years , good selection of handsets, value for money priceplans.. but myself my wife and my son need to be in contact… BYE BYE Vodafone.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:16 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Mike,
  
  Sorry to hear that, i know many customers have updated their firmware to 2.2, it’s usual that this occurred even with it being sent to repair. What was their response when the issues where still there?
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 12:21 pm
WM says:

yes Android 3.0
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Friday, April 8, 2011 at 12:35 am
Ben Lance says:

Since I have updated my legend to the latest firmware, it never works. My phone does not allow me to unlock it sometimes, decides it doesnt want to open certain programs, turns on and off at will and is slow and laggy. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:47 pm
- Vodafone Blog says:
  
  Hi Ben,
  
  Sorry for the delayed response, we’ve put the question onto HTC and awaiting their response.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4:58 pm
  - Vodafone Blog says:
    
    Hi Ben,
    
    We’re still waiting on HTC, however our service center team suggested reloading the software, however in order to do i properly, our team suggest to have the phone sent to our repair center for the reload.
    
    So in saying that, if you head into your local Vodafone Store they should be able to assist you in getting your phone sent to the repair center.
    
    Cheers
    
    A
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    Monday, April 18, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Reginald Luther says:

I got the information for the update to FroYo 2.2 recently and I accepted the upgrade. But the download froze at 5% and remaind there for a good hour or so. No other notification for upgrade was offered since then.
I am using HTC Legend •QMR Éclair 2.1 (Version 2.10.178.1.)
Please advise.
Thanks
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Monday, May 30, 2011 at 1:39 am
- Andrew Tran says:
  
  Hi Reginald,
  
  I’m just checking with one of our teams. Will update you as soon as i got more information. Have you tried to manually search for the update on your phone? Just go into the settings to find new updates. Worse case scenario you might have to take it into your local Vodafone store so we can send out to our repair centre to fix.
  
  Cheers
  
  AT
  Reply
  Monday, May 30, 2011 at 9:30 am
  - Reginald Luther says:
    
    Hi Andrew, Thanks for the prompt reply. I have done a manual search and get no” Updates available”. Also since the aborted update the phone internet connection has slowed down considerably and frequently can’t download a page. Appreciate your help.
    Cheers
    Reply
    Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:47 pm
Pranav says:

Could you guys please try and update the htc legend to atleast 2.3.4. 2.3.7 would be great considering the number of people who have this phone. The vodafone and 3 service have lived up to everything I’ve wanted until this little thing. If you could even make a 2.3, that would be magnificent.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:14 pm
- Vodafone Australia says:
  
  Hi Pranav,
  
  At this stage there is no news for a software update for this particular device, please keep an eye on the Weekly Wrap Software Updates as this will be one of the first places to let you know of any updates.
  
  Cheers,
  Cait
  Reply
  Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Pranav says:

Hi

I forgot to mention that the HTC Salsa and Chacha and other phones nearly identical to the Legend are running android 2.4 Gingerbread. Therefore it is possible to make the updates for the Legend. I would be soo happy if you could.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 8:38 pm
- Potoroo says:
  
  HTC has no interest in providing firmware updates for a phone they no longer produce. They want you to buy another phone. It’s called planned obsolescence.
  Reply
  Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6:47 pm

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