Incoming! Get your HTC EVO 4G ready for a new software update.
Sprint began its over-the-air rollout of version 3.70.651.1 today, so if you haven't received the update notification, you now have reason to press the Menu button on your phone and go to Settings -> System updates -> HTC software update -> Check now.
The most well received inclusion in the new build is the popular Swype keyboard, but there's also Blockbuster (including WM DRM 10), Amazon Kindle for Android, the latest Telenav and Visual Voicemail, a demo of Gameloft's NOVA, and a new Scan Now widget for 4G waiting for you too.
Evidence of the update was actually found yesterday, so of course many devs were prepared to update their custom ROMs for all of us with rooted HTC EVOs. In fact, deodexed and odexed versions of the fully rooted and zipaligned stock ROM were released last night. There are also several custom ROMs based on the new update available now, and more are due for release soon. I'm waiting for SteelROM RevI (I'm running RevH1 right now), but I'm sure many of you already have 3.70.651.1 on your HTC EVO.
How's it going so far?
[Sprint] Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Yeah..I’m not so sure I’m going to install this latest update on my rooted EVO. Seems like more “bloat” than goodness here, however correct me if I’m mistaken.
Also..if you’re rooted, and this should go w/out saying..don’t to the OTA..I’ve heard it’ll kill your root. Again..I may be wrong.
Oh and a quick question for all EVO owners…what rom is 2.2.1? I only ask because FB chat evidently doenst function on a rooted stock 2.2. (Which is total BS!) Thanks in advance!
Rooted Stock 2.2
Kernel: Kings #11
Totally looking for a Sense based Rom w/ Hulu, 2.2.1 (for FB chat) and great battery life. Suggestions welcomed!!
Thanks in advance!
-SKB
Curses! It doesn’t show up for me yet
I was wondering if it was safe to update OTA if you are rooted as well. Will it brick your phone or will you just have to re-root or what are the consequences, if any?
So, if I already have Swype and Kindle installed on the internal storage, will updating the software free up some space, or would it just be a net wash?
San Jose, CA, no update here, no new market, no nothing…I wonder what the delay is? And I won’t download the APK because of potential errors (reported) and/or bricking (which I had to deal with before with horrible results).
No update in Northwest Florida!!!!!
What’s the hold up?
Need some help. I had the beta swype installed and after the update the beta caused force closes till I uninstalled the beta. Some how during the new update swype from the update never installed.
No update yet for me Houston, Texas.
Yes, you’ll lose root access when accepting the OTA.
I believe this new build is still rootable. I know that unrevoked wasn’t working with the latest batch of EVOs at first, but I think there’s a workaround for that now. If none of the one-click root apps (universal androot, z4root, superoneclick, etc) work for this version and unrevoked doesn’t work either, then it will only be a matter of time before someone comes up with a solution.
Call Sprint and see what they say they may be able to give you the update again. I had the blockbuster app on my phone and deleted it just for that reason alone.
No update yet here in Nashua, NH.
Still nothing here in Tampa, FL
Just pulled it in via wifi in NYC…
No update yet, Worcester, MA
Got my update yesterday (12/15) here in Dallas
No update in Kansas City…
Market update last night still not OTA yet here in the D.C. area.
Save yourself from issues…uninstall all swype verisons before you update!!!!!
I am in the swype beta which I removed. I went to the deodexed rom mentioned above. Everything was working fine until I restored my data and forgot to select not to restore the swype app. BAM my evo went into a forced close loop…
Of course it was easy to fix…but I wanted to share with others and save you 10 minutes of clean up…
For both rooted and non-rooted?
No update in Madison, WI
No update for the market or software in Triangle, VA
If you’re rooted, do the update. I say this because:
a) There might be some hidden kernel updates that we don’t know about.
b) You can use TitaniumBackup to remove the bloat in about 30 seconds.
Yes, just delete all swype versions on your phone, flash the new ROM (deodexed or odexed), and Swype will now be there again from sprint. Be sure to nandroid backup
Nothing in Hampton Roads Virginia yet either have been checking every 30 min or so since posted….
If you havde Swype installed, you should uninstall it before applying the OTA. There are issues with FC if you leave the Swype BETA installed. I am not sure about Kindle, but I would like to know, as I have Kindle also.
If you still dont have update then powercycle your phone and run profile update and then check for update again. If you still don’t get it then just wait. I saw on the sprint site saying that they might be rolling out the update in parts and not all at once. Probably to see if there are any issues.
Also the market update is instant. So for those who don’t have the new market just powercycle your phone. I did it on mine and it came up right away.
According to some posts on the Swype forum, a solution may be to uninstall both the Swype BETA and the Swype Installer, then reboot.
For those who already have the update, does the swype keyboard included in update have the microphone button? I just got a beta release directly from samsung and it includes microphone. Some are saying the one from sprint does not have it. I’d rather keep mine if thats the case.
Nothing in San Antonio yet, curses!
nothing in hartford ct yet!!!
Nothing is Des Moines
yes the swype keyboard has the microphone button
Nothing in Piscataway NJ!
Just downlOaded my update and the only thing I’m probably going to use is the swype keyboard
Nothing in the Tampa area. Called Sprint and they do not support or push it yet. They seemed surprised about the update when viewing the HTC link.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/evo-sprint/downloads/
I don’t want to lose the ability to use the ‘shoot me’ app on my non-rooted phone. Does anyone know if this recent update will screw it up again?
So, Question,I just rooted my Evo with the latest Unrevoked Forever. 2.2 or whatever. Will this OTA update work, brick, or just require me to reroot. I didn’t install any custom ROMs or anything fancy yet or what not. I just wanted to remove Sprint Nascar, Amazon mp3 ect.. and have wifi tether access. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
I don’t think this update is legit. Nobody has gotten it. I haven’t got it and I live in Seattle. HTC is based here.
ive powercycled, updated profile/prl a few times and nothing yet.
It is legit, it’s just not in your area yet. If you read some of the comments above, you would see that some people have it.
It does have the mic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
You will not lose root if you use the ones in this link.
No update yet in Minneapolis, MN
Nothing in Durham, NC
Sprint is holding back update and releasing it in certain areas at a time. I think they don’t want to overload the system or if something is wrong with update only a few people will have issues. This happened with the last update. So just wait and you’ll get it.
I am waiting till unrevoked comes out with a solution for this. Right now the solution for rooted phones requires a data wipe and I don’t want to do that.
The update is on the Sprint website, think you got a bad rep at the call center.
I don’t see anybody with it. Just people complaining about not wanting bloatware. I’m sure the update is coming because the installation instructions for it are on HTC website but it doesn’t seem to be ready yet.
The update has been rooted already so you can flash it without losing root.
nothing in Rhode Island
@Greg in Madison: try it again. I hit “Check for updates” a few hours ago, and it was there.
Excited to finally try Swype, and… meh. I’ll stick with SwiftKey.
Nova looks great, plays great, but not my thing.
Overall, nothing here I’m terribly excited about, but it was there, installed without issue, and everything works fine.
Nothing here in Milwaukee, WI. I power cycled, updated profile, but still no update.
Nice, more app bloat from Spring in time for the holidays!!!
It is legit I downloaded it this morning
Even though it was rooted when you install it on your device it will erase everything before it installs. The xda link states it on the instructions.
Ok cool bF
DO NOT DO THIS UPDATE IF ROOTED! YOU WILL LOSE ROOT!
This installs a new hboot which is typically easily overwritten with su or rooting again. This will make you lose root so please don’t do this. Follow XDA forums!
I want my UPDATE!!!!
Nothing in Gainesville, Fl.
hey Jenn,
i’m in Hawaii and i still don’t have the update? did you get it?
i’m not rooted btw.
Thanks for the info. I’ll wait on it.
Sounds less than desirable. Going to hold off until forced too download as I already have swype and the rest of the stuff included in this update sounds terrible
Some new apps that were already available. An older version of Swype than the one I had from beta (and breaks the beta version).
What OS changes are included in this? anything actually useful?
I’ve got it installed and have finally finished restoring my apps and data and configuring the things that don’t restore properly.
Found the info about this OTA:
tons of updates in /system/lib/
6 updates to /system/framework/
9 updates to /system/etc
firmware.zip
boot.img – updated kernel
hboot 2.10 – updated
radio.img – updated radio
rcdata.img – usually used to update PRI
recovery.img – updated
wimax-27167.img – updated wimax
Updated inside system/app/
AdobeReader.apk
Blockbuster_htc.apk
DMPortRead.odex
FlashLitePlugin.apk
FlashLitePlugin.odex
GSD.apk
GSD.odex
HtcLoggers.apk
Kindle-1.0.2.80600055-OEM-SingleSign.apk
PVMtpServiceStart.apk
PVMtpServiceStart.odex
PVWmdrmService.apk
PVWmdrmService.odex
Sprint_App_Installer.apk
Sprint_NOVA.apk
Swype.apk
nascar09-prod-release.apk
sfl-prod-release.apk
vtt-sprint.apk
AND
HTC – EVO 4G (A9292)
Software Version:
3.70.651.1
Release Date:
12/13/2010
Method:
Available OTA + Retail
PRL Version:
60671
Version:
1.90_003
Hardware Version:
0002 / 0003
Fixes:
NEW FEATURES / SERVICES IN MR3
- Blockbuster (including WM DRM 10)
- Kindle eReader
- Preloaded try/buy video game: NOVA from Gameloft
- Sprint Zone update
- Latest Telenav
- Latest VVM App
- Latest Sprint TV app
- SWYPE Keyboard
- Scan Now Widget for 4G (does not need to be available on any panel, just a widget option users could find and use).
- SLATE ICD Port to support retail / testing
If anyone in Va gets is post please, been trying all day. Thanks
I did the update where would I find the swype feature at
Long press anywhere you can type, and choose Input Method. Choose Swype from the list you get.
Yes, that screenshot is from my EVO. I did not install it, though, since I am waiting for SteelROM RevI (as stated in the post).
Nothing in lower NY state yet, am surprised that someone in NYC got the update as I am only 20mins or so from there … I never even got the new market update – whats the deal ?
I don’t think the new market relies has been official yet.
Flashed the rom from XDA and everything is working flawlessly, so far. But I also had to install setcpu to manage the battery life because it’s as bad as I remember (before I rooted and used CM6. Still better than a netbook.
This version may not be available to all EVOs.
Both of us in Denver, CO:
I have hardware version 0003, build 3.29.651.5.
– No 3.70, no new Android Market.
My friend has hardware version 0004, build 3.30,
– He got 3.70 today, and Android Market today. (12/16).
Sprint told me that I had the “old evo” and may not get future updates. I don’t know how true this is; sales reps say a lot of things. There’s a chance he has no idea what he’s talking about. But also a chance that he does…
All I know is, friend was HW 0004/SW 3.30, and he got it; I’m HW 0003/SW 3.29, and I’m not getting it, or the Marketplace update.
It may only be available to SW 3.30 phones. Sucks if HW 0003/SW 3.29 phones have already been end-of-lifed for updates. Wonder if only HW 0004/SW 3.30-3.70 phones will get Gingerbread/2.3 also..
Yeah, Like 2 days ago I put SteelROM RevH1 (with the Apps2SD add-on)on my EVO. It’s been awesome. So I’m one of the few that will wait for the next SteelROM. Like a lot of commenters… this looks like a lot of bloatware… whether you can remove them or not makes no difference. I’m patient. =P
I have hardware 0003 and rooted software based on 3.30, and I got the update notice (as seen in the screenshot) last night.
Yes, if you have manually applied 3.30, you’ll get 3.70, it looks like.
From what I am hearing now, this 3.70 update only applies to phones that are already at 3.30.
For people who are not rooted, HW 0002 or HW 0003, SW 3.29, it looks like no joy.
Looking around the net and talking to Sprint, it appears this update is not for, and is not going to be available for HW 0002/0003 SW 3.29.
Rooting and manually applying 3.30 will probably let you get it. Not everyone roots, though.
HW 0002/0003, unless you root and manually apply 3.30, may be end-of-lifed as far as updates go.
(Note, it appears that manual installation of 3.70 on HW 0002/0003 fails, too.)
no way. Hardware 003 and Hardware 004 are the same device..same everything except the screen. It’s either manufactured by Epson or Nova. All EVO’s will be getting updates..it’s a “flagship phone”..end of life for the first 4G phone will be years down the road..by that time you’ll have a better Andriod phone made by HTC..perhaps the EVO II.
I have 3.29 and have the new android market. Patience is a virtue.
This Blockbuster thing with DRM is interesting….
Will it allow playback of Digital Copies of Blu-Ray movies that I have? I tried before, transfered as Windows Media to my PC, then moved them to my phone but they would not play….. Can anyone with the update shed light on this?
Still no update available in Charlotte, NC and i have not rooted or changed my phone at all since new.
Still no update Houston, Tx.
sprint just pushed the update to my phone in va, 3.29 first run EVO.003 when i told them the update failed
Epic Fail!!!
No update for me, Dallas TX
nothing in austin yet on stock
Wow. All this talk about HW 0003 pisses me off. I want my damn updates! I just bought my Evo last month for crying out loud! Has anyone with HW 0003 and software 3.29 gotten the 3.70 update?
So here is what I’m thinking…even if most of this update is bloat…there are things worth wanting..radio updates..etc, Blockbuster..etc..however I’m rooted and DO NOT want to lose my data and set all my stuff up again. Yes..I have TI backup pro..etc..and I’ve got a fresh Nandriod backup. (yet that will not be usefull as it would bring me right back to the pre-OTA!
Another complication is that I may have to return my EVO due to a “burn in” problem with the screen (only on a white background..it’s like a small area where it’s very bright and annoying as hell.)
Here is what I’m thinking…if and WHEN I am prompted for the OTA, which will break root..I can go back and set S-ON (so Sprint can’t screw me)
Thoughts? I think I need to just unroot now..and get a new phone..and suffer thru restoring my apps and data via Ti-backup..then again..I think I’ll need to root the new device..therefore starting from scratch again as a restoration of Nandriod backup will just bring me back prior to the OTA! UGH!
Any suggestions or does this make no sense at all? Thanks!!
Bran…i am in 808…got update yesterday (12/15) for myself, and today for my wifes evo. Just follow jenn’s instructions for download. Using swype now, pretty cool. By the way, my evo is stock.
I have Hardware Version 0002. How do I get this up-to-speed?
In Nashville, was running the Sprint Lover’s ROM and got a notification about 9:30pm. Went to the rom page and just downloaded it since he has it rooted and happy.
Wife, with same hardware but non-rooted has not seen the update notification.
Hell no. Been checking for the last two Damn days and still nothing.
Ok this is rediculous. Seriously…why would Sprint AND HTC give alert that this update was here and ready but then 2 days later the majority of Evo owners haven’t even seen it, and many of the ones who have it had to manually install it??? This is screaming of errors on their part (server related??), and of course I have no idea if this is Sprint or HTC’s issue. So I’ll blame them both.
*shakes fist* gimme my updates!!!!
Still no update here in M.D.
Still no update in Connecticut. It sounds like from what I read in other forums that only certain hardware versions of the EVO are getting it right now. I know hardware version 004 is receiving it. I have a day one, version 002. Those who have received the update, what hardware version do you have?
Hi David, realized you asked those who HAVE received updates… just chiming in here. I have hardware version 003, no update here in southern NH. Not sitting on pins and needles for it either, quite frankly. Oh, and happily un-rooted.
Cheers.
Still no joy In Rhode Island. Wife and I have 003 and both see no update. At the office 3 have version 004 and only one saw the update. The other two 004s continue to check for the update with no luck.
See, I heard that the difference was the camera board, not the screen. Could be both the camera board -and- the screen.
I hope you’re right, but I really think that may be wishful thinking.
(I’ve been with Sprint for a very long time, and they’ve done some really crazy stuff — like back in the late 90′s, when I bought a “wireless connection kit” for my phone only to have them ban the use of the damn thing two days later.)
Everyone I know with Android devices has at least received the new Marketplace update, and no luck on that here, either. (I know I could install the .apk myself, but I really want to know if I’m going to have to do that down the line manually every time now.)
I have yet to hear of a HW0002 or HW0003 Evo receiving this update in the wild. I know it’s a phased rollout, but 3 days for HW0004/White Evo only?
I think something else is up here. When I hear of a HW0002 or HW0003 phone being pushed the update, I’ll think otherwise.
Just hope that this isn’t the case with Gingerbread, too.
think about what is being said, there is no way Sprint is going to end support for the evos pre hw 004/white. without any real knowledge, id guess less than 20% fall into that category.
GOD Damn … I can’t believe that. I have 003+3.29 so I’m not eligible for the future updates … This is not acceptable. Although I did a hard reset two days ago and got the new market.
I hope they will roll out the update for all the EVO’s.
Rochester, MN.
Everyone is forgetting the update.that bricked numerous phones. Sprint is.just taking their time to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
mine just started downloading finally! geez….hear you gotta just keep pressing check for update constantly back to back and it will push through…smh at this slow roll out…NYC
Hey Dave, I have HW 0002 here in Northern Cali. Just started downloading the OTA update.
Just be patient those of you who are worried… I have hardware 0002 and I just checked for my update here in N. Cali. I’m downloading it right now.
I have a HW 003 White Evo and got the update.
Just checked for the update, and it has started. I’m in Virginia Beach, Va.
Hey David, I’m here in Cali… just got my update. I have hardware version 0002. Just be patient
I HAVE a White 003 and just got the update. The hardware versions have nothing to do with future updates. The EVO is the FLAGSHIP phone on Sprint. It will always get updated…and when Gingerbread comes out..it will hit Nexus one first, then HTC/Sprint will follow suit as they WANT to be the first to offer it on their flagship FIRST 4g phone.
Update from Rhode Island, 003+3.29. Checked again and update now avaialble…downloaded and installing now.
just got it
Just got it Louisiana 002
In Denver I had 003+3.29
Just got the update
I have hardware version 0003 and the Android Market update came to my phone the night of the 15th and 3.7 literally just popped up as I started typing this. Tallahassee, Fl
I just got the update this morning at 11 a.m. est. I am on Long Island NY. I tried to preform the update and nothing was available at 1030 a.m. I tried at 11 and again nothing. I tried for the last time at 12 noon and it came through. So yes it is a legit update and I do have to agree with the speculation that Sprint is dropping it in different locations at a time. Good Luck and enjoy your Christmas.
Here is how I got it on mine in Boston this morning:
1) Disable wifi and 4G.
2) Power off completely.
3) Turn on again and immediately check for the update.
I found it best to just let 3G handle the download. If I tried to enable wifi it started to hang. I first tried a wifi only upgrade but it would never start and I got a “corrupted” file message. When I tried the update again it said it was not available.
Good luck!
Ok so i am downloading the update in hamptonroads Virginia as i type, tried and tried, I have one from the first run actually recieved mine on june 6th. Day one hardware and software, so we all will get it, just a matter of time, hang in there guys and gals…
Just received update notification, Nashua, NH. Patience is a virtue?
I have build 3.29.651.5 and am receiving the update as we speak, here in Des Moines.
I have a white hw0003 and got the update today. I checked last night and it wasn’t there yet. No updated market though…?
I have build 3.29.651.5, and just got update here in Omaha.
OMG it’s going to snow again. Just did manual check in M.D. and got the update on an “OLD” EVO with 3.29. Now i got both OTA and Market Update.
Just got the OTA update in TN. I have HW003 and stock firmware.
I have an 003 build and I am downloading the update now..I am in western MI
Update just came down on my 003, Tampa, FL
Update live in San Antonio. Have hardware version 0003, and had software 3.29. It will come to you, just be patient.
yes, i have both, and have gotten the update. Just be patient, it will come to you.
Btw, my girlfriend has hardware 0004, and 3.30, and she got it also. You just have to be patient and keep checking. They are not abandoning older EVO’s.
mine has the triangle error i will try to turn wifi off and try, anyone else get that bad load message?
BTW, just noticed something interesting: does anyone else who has the update notice that Adobe PDF viewer is gone?
Nothing in MI… ugh.
well, if the rumor is true and it only is supported on the newer devices i guess i will root after all.
Just downloaded the update. I’m in the Chicago suburbs.
003 3.29 in Seattle WA downloading now.
FWIW, I have a hardware 0003 and I got the update (that is my phone in the screenshot) the day I wrote the post.
Got the update here, St. Petersburg, FL
downloading now…VA
Just got the update on a Version 003, in Southern NH.
i got the update today. and i have have HW 002 and i had the SW 3.29.
Nortwest Florida
3.29 Downloading Now.
I have Hardware version 0003 and software 3.29 and I’m downloading the update right now in Columbus Ohio.
Just got it in Gainesville, Fl
currently downloading the update here in san diego,ca on hardware verison 002
HW 0002 in Cali. Lol, I was all worried about not getting my update… but now that I have it, it’s just whatever. I actually don’t like swype as I type faster than it takes to swype a word (unless I just haven’t gotten quick enough with swype yet). The blockbuster app isn’t very useful as it costs $3.99 per rental. I hear this update updated one of the radios, but I’m not sure which and to what degree. Anyhow, if you haven’t got your update yet… be patient! If you don’t get it in a few days maybe a call to Sprint may help.
Got it in Omaha.
Edit. Just became available. It oddly became available once I left wifi
nonrooted stock HW 0002 here with 3.29 and i just downloaded and installed the OTA update. in NYC. so seems it’s not limited to HW version. installed fine, just took awhile during reboots.
I got the notification, but when I download and it reboots, all I get is the black screen with the android guy and a triangle with an exclamation point in it. It just freezes and I have to pull the battery..any ideas? I rooted using Unrevoked, but no other mods. Thanks in advance-
I just tried downloading and installing…but faced an error.
After the download was completed, it began rebooting, than began unpacking the update file, with the status bar.
As the yellow bar goes about 25%, it displays an exclamation mark in a triangle, then stuck there.
At this point, no other button works and all I could do was to detach the battery and put it back.
Have anyone seen the same problem? Could this be an issue with rooted phones?
I rooted mine using the unrevoked…
Thanks! I’m in Rockford, IL and mine just updated also. Not sure what all the Nay Sayers were talking about. I don’t think the Hardware Version really makes a difference.
Congratulations! Your phone has been updated successfully to version 3.70.651.1 WOO!!
I checked around 1000 CST and it wasn’t available. When I checked at about 1330 CST it was there. I have HW 0002 so HW version really doesn’t matter. I’m not sure where all the “Bum Gouge” came from, but the upgrade worked for me.
I’m not an htc hardware engineer, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Select last night…..
did you delete any sprint apps?
if you did they have to be on the phone for the update to work. thats what happened to me last update. i rooted my phone and deleted the sprint apps and when the update came around i could get it to install because somehow the update requires that those apks are on the device.
Got it going now in Muskegon MI…..Yay…:) Download is just slow
Just updated here in Los Angeles to 3.70.651.1. HW 0003 and software 3.29.
I also now have a reliable 4g connection here at the office and at home since last week. 10d / 1u Go Sprint.
I am getting the exact same thing..I haven’t deleted any Sprint apps..rooted using Unrevoked as well.
Yess!!! Updated profile and there was the update to 3.70! Sugar Land/Houston Texas
Just got my EVO 2 weeks ago, its HW 00003, software 3.29 and I just got notification of the update to 3.70 here in pittsburgh (jusst hit “install now” as I am typing this.
Got in update in Overland Park, Kansas.
I got my EVO on day 1, and just got the update, and my phone is updating now. After the update, I will try to answer 2 questions I would have liked to know myself. First, will “Shoot Me” still work on non-rooted phones, and 2nd, what if you already have Kindle installed. I did have the Swype BETA installed, but I uninstalled that before the update. I will be back after the update.
hense is that you!
I just did the update here in Cleveland. You all know it is in HTC Software Updates and NOT a firmwre update right??
I just pulled it down in N. VA on my 003 Evo.
Escuse me, I just got the new update in Overland Park, KS.
Havent deleted any Sprint apps, i did however jump on the new market apk from XDA maybe that screwed it up.
I just got my update in Minneapolis, MN
My phone upgraded quite smoothly. And here are the answers to my previous questions:
1) Shoot Me still works! And this is without root
2) It respects the version of Kindle you already have installed, as I had just updated to Kindle 2.0 and it is still there.
Finally I got it … My EVO is HW 003 and I had SW 3.29. Now I got 3.70 and to be honest other than swype everything else is useless.
not sure about space, but you can leave Kindle on the phone before doing the update, and the update will be ok. If your version of Kindle is newer than the one in the update, it will still be installed after the update
Shoot Me will still work, it did for me and my phone is also non-rooted
Adobe Reader (PDF) is now unbundled from the phone OS. You can download it separately from the Android Market
I have it here Bay Area, California
Mr. 37: I’m in Rockford, IL and have HW 0002 and got the update a couple of hours ago. It looks like a rolling/regional update so you should have it any time now.
What version of Swype came with this update? Was it 2.7.49.12469? thanks
Can i somehow track down the APK for blockbuster as i 100% hope everything about Blockbuster dies in a fire? I imagine not, as i am not Rooted, but I hope I can.
I just got the update on my 0003 EVO, but I notice something strange. My wi-fi stop working. I’m connected but no internet at all. Al of my PC’s are working fine.
Does any one notice something like that after the update?
Update in LA, new market place also just magically showed up a few hours after the update….
Is there more than a few bullshit bloat apps within this udpate, im not rooted and do not need blockbuster or swype on my phone.
What im asking is did this update improve my evo’s preformance? I see the post “Michael Prentice said…” But at the end of the day is this worth a damn and how do i revert?
Got my update today in minneapolis, mn. I like it. Swype is cool. I have an EVO with hardware 0003.
Updated earlier today (Tampa, FL). I had an issue where the Market wouldn’t load after the update, so I rebooted and it fixed itself. I wanted the new market so I went to the Help option from the Market and it was no help but when I clicked the Back button I was pleasantly surprised to see the new Market. Bloatware sucks but Swype keyboard and new market look nice.
Yeah I noticed it shortly after I posted that. I’m glad I can still get it, because I use pdf reader a lot for schedules.
I got my update. where is the free game demo? all I got is swipe in blockbuster and then update on my google voice recognition
what do you mean flash the new rom…i updated not knowing that i should take the swype off so i just deleted it and the installer and than i turned my phone off and back on…
Down in san jose the update is in full affect. Also I tried the 4g and it’s also working. not the best signal but is on
I had to fly to Vegas from Michigan to get the update. It took almost half an hour downloading, installing, and rebooting about 5 times. My 4G enable/disable app no longer functions. You have to use the normal multiple clicks through menu to turn it on and off. Swype doesn’t work. I had beta installed, but deleted it in anticipation for this update. All in all, I don’t know what useful thing I’ve gained with this update.
You have an STI and live in MI, me too! Anywho, I am reluctant to do the update with so much bloated stuff and my swype beta worries me. I uninstalled it but I worry some trace files remain that would error it
Go to messages in text message press and hold in center of text are. A screen will pop up and ask you if u want to use swype or text input.
myn’s warm twopoint two rom is exactly what you want. check xda for dls. hulu doesnt come with it but there are links on myn’s xda forum for hulu and other apps.
I have hw0002, everything is stock, never rooted, and received the ota update in denver on 12/17. I have also received the market update. I’m sure all evos will get it, it’s just a matter of waiting, like many others have mentioned.
I got the update here in Orlando, FL (I live and have a Dallas, TX number.) But EVERY time I try to install the update, it reboots and goes to the screen with the progress bar, it gets about 1/6 of the way then goes to the error screen with the exclamation point in the triangle. I am rooted, using the latest (at the time) Unrevoked, but NOT Unrevoked Forever. What gives?!?
Err, I live IN and have a Dallas number… if that even makes a difference…
Finally!!! Just got the update notification now by manually checking, (lower NY checking in) HW version 0002 release day EVO!! Installing now!!
Downloading here in Minneapolis
There haven’t been any angry people looking for the update in two full days, must mean the update is out to everyone. Mine showed up last night, installing now. Here goes nothing!
Give Swype a try, I was skeptical at first and thought of it as just a novelty but after a few days (I had the beta version before this update) I absolutely loved it and now I use it all the time!
I also read what Michael Prentice said and it didn’t really put my mind at ease when it comes to the benefits out weighing the bloatware. I would also like to know if someone has a “roll-back” solution because it would be nice to know I can “break-up” with this update if things don’t work out.
It still does not correct the clock reference bug, so the EVO 4G device clock is still 15 seconds faster than UTC
I had swype on my ohone b4 the update was sent out, I was using the beta. I did NOT delete swype b4 I DL’d the update from Sprint. To my dismay I kept getting a force close message from Swype. BAH!! If you delete Swype & the Swype Installer then REBOT you should be ok. You will have an updated version of Swype that seems to have different colors for the word prediction box, im assuming its more accurate too but who knows.
I just got the update. How do I activate the Swype keyboard? I had the beta one downloaded and when I did the update there was a force close loop so I uninstalled everything. Now that I know the 3.7 update has Swype, I just wanna use it! Anyone know how to start it? It’s not in my Language and Keyboard settings…
So I rebooted my phone and it auto downloaded in the Language and Keyboard settings! x
it’s incorporated into the Sprint Lover’s rom, you can do a standalone update and not lose anything. Only the all-in-one erases everything, and even then if you have a backup you can restore all your apps and data
Does this mean I can watch movies from blockbuster if I rent them????
So can I watch movies now using blockbuster
I have hw0002, everything is stock, never rooted, and received the ota update today when I checked for it. Louisville, KY.
Let me also add I had the new Market this morning before the update
BUT…. Folks need to remember to UNINSTALL any previous Swype beta and its related Installer file before commencing with the Sprint software update. Sprint and HTC did not advise users of this and it’s causing a lot of havoc. Remember: Any updates to Swype beta have ALWAYS required a manual uninstall before upgrade, so is the case with the OEM version now bundled with Sprint as of this update.
P.S. Shame on Sprint and HTC for not considering the potential for this mess before pushing out the update.
No update for me in Seattle. Then I started getting a Data Call Failure error so I reset my profile: menu<
Once completed, I checked and the update was available. Try it out and see.
I got my update but I didn’t get to scan now widget …hmmm
oops… that was menu-settings-about phone-system updates-update profile
Hmm.. got my my update an hour ago and I’m 0004, 3.30..
just got it yesterday in vegas aka the 9th island!!!
Checking in from New York City… update is now available
I had to load a new shipped image and it worked after that, must have been the unrevoked, shippedroms.com helped me out
Yes. HW003 updated. (Don’t if you’re rooted) Sprint is rolling the update out over a few days..trust me, you’re not missing anything.
Where is this new scan 4g thing, everything else its working smoothly..
Updated earlier today in SE Mass. Update was successful, but did get an “Exchange sync” error. I’m not rooted. I unstalled Swype beta before OTA update, which worked fine over Wi-Fi. Phone is now dead. Not sure if the update had anything to do with it, but I’m headed to a Sprint store tomorrow for replacement. Heck, I pay for Total Protection Plus or whatever that $7/mo insurance is called, so they better get it to work or replace it with a new unit. Seesmic was a bit buggy the last 2 days, but today, I left the phone connected to iMac via USB. I picked it up and found it to be cold. Tried to power on, but nothing. I’ve pulled the battery and the SD card, and even switched to outlet-based power source and still nothing. What a big stinky mess this is.
My wife has hardware version 3 and I have hardware version 2 and we both updated with no problems yesterday in Knoxville TN. just waiting for 4g. please Sprint?
I got update and now I have issues with my Sirius XM. This happened last time because of Froyo and Siriuss took FOREVER to fix! I read somewhere others have similar problems.
I didn’t notice Swype was a part of the update and I didn’t uninstall my beta first. Now I am unble to use Swype – it just constantly throws error messages. Is it possible to uninstally Swype and re-install the update? How can I get Swype back?
Have a 002, got the update.
As usual, things that had stopped working before is now working again. Weird how i never notice when things stop working.
I got both updates. The 3.70 on the 17th and then the market on the 19th. I got 0003. But I’m in Pensacola too with the original August EVO release with 2.2 unrooted.
I have 003 and had software 3.29 and got the new 3.70 update 2 days ago.
I should add – I’m in Mpls, MN
Also got the Market update at the same time.
Had the new software a few days ago, got the market last night while updating other software it just appeared and suddenly everything else I was updating failed to update (which sort of freaked me out). Re-trying and everything worked fine.
I never saw an option to update the market, never noticed it downloading as I happened to be looking at the phone at the moment it did.
Pretty odd… but it’s here now too
Yeah, that guy’s full of shit, don’t worry about it, dan. The nonsense he “heard” is all directly proven false in the subsequent comments. Don’t let him fool you.
Crazy question how do I apply this update to my rooted phone with out losing root? I used unrevoked.
Yes the updated Swype keyboard that comes with the new update does have the microphone icon.
I got the new market update 2.2.7 But didnt check for the software update because I dont want all of that bloatware. I have Swype beta already, Love it. I dont want Kindle as I installed & uninstalled it because I didnt really use it. Blockbuster I definitely dont want because I have enough movies home that I can download to my phone, & a unremoveable demo version of Nova? They should of just gave us a full version if we cant take it off, unless your rooted, (which im not.) I’ll keep my Evo as is until I HAVE TO update my phone. Other wise im happy. LOVE My Evo!!! Stock 2.2
oh yeah if you didnt get the market update, you can go to your apps > market & clear data. open you market close it, Give it a few reopen.
I’ve updated and I can’t use the swype/gingerbread keyboards. It only shows QWERTY, Phone Keypad, and Compact QWERTY
Well, just like Jason said below, I did not delete any Sprint apps. Strange, it’s still not working…
I had the same issue. I uninstalled Swype and the Swype Uninstaller, Powered off my phone and powered back on. Now, when pressed an input field for some time, I got the option to use Swype, and it works.
how long did the update take
how long does the update take. im updating my phone and a pic comes up of that android robot standing close to a sign with a exclamation point in it. is this right? If not wtf do i do. please help
its also been 3hours
i have the same problem. if u figure it out please tell me
How do you get the Swipe keyboard to work
I have the 0002 EVO 2.2 3.29.651.5 and I get a triangle with an “!” in it when I try to use the OTA. It just pauses. I have to pull the battery to get the phone back up. I rooted with unrevoked forever 2.2. I’d kind of like the update and would just reroot if I had to. Any Idea’s??
It sure would be nice that when they feed us more bloat-ware that they would remove some aswell or give us the option to remove it. if it is just a trial , then we are still stuck with it if we dont buy into it.
I feel the same way. Swype Beta is still working for me and I would rather keep that than gain all that bloat junk. Blockbuster? Really? How about something people want like a g*d d*mn Netflix app. Argh. Sprint, you guys are a bunch of knuckle heads.
myn’s warm twopoint two rom the newest rom comes with hulu, just dont update the new flash version on ur phone it says. hulu works great on my rooted evo with myn’s warm.
To the people that haven’t rooted their evo’s. 2 of my friends at work and my aunt upgraded the new ota and they have been experiencing very slow and lag feeling on their Evo’s since install the new ota. My question is when is Netflix coming to us??? Screw blockbuster!! lol
I used unrevoked 3 to root my evo,nothing fancy just a stock root. Also I have already backed it up. Can anyone tell me which link i need to use and how to install it?
Just had an issue with my swype beta (still have not done the update) so I cleared the cache and attempted to reinstall it. Alas, I got an error message.
“Error: Swype is not available for this divice for the following reason:
Swype for EVO is Available in the latest OTA update!”
WTF
I’m really disapointed that the bay area didnt get the update notice yet. I’m originally from San Jose and moved to Alta Ski Resort, Utah. I went back home to visit and my 4g and updates are actually better in Salt Lake than it is in SJ. WTF is that all about. If there is any City that should be on top of it, it should always be SJ, the mother of Silicon Valley.
It appears my XM radio app is not working after the firmware update. Can anyone else confirm. The channels display the song and artists but stay in an infinite loading phase
Ugh my battery life sucks now. Not sure if it’s the new face book or this update, but it is terrible
Did the manual software update to my stock Evo earlier this week. I have noticed a few things regarding the mail app. First off, the frequency of mail checking was reset to every hour instead of every 10 minutes as I had previously set. Also, I am noticing the syncing between my GoDaddy hosted email account and my EVO isn’t working properly. I used to be able to delete a message from my EVO and it would delete it from my GoDaddy account…and vice versa. That stopped happening as soon as I did the update. Any ideas???
I just downloaded this update and now my camera won’t work. It flashes to a black camera screen for less than a second and them goes back to the home screen. I’ve uninstalled almost all of my downloaded apps, restarted it, tried everything i know how to do.. help!
Anybody else having issues with this new software update…
My major problem with the update is my battery life is half as good as it was…within minutes my charge drops 10% after charging beyond the green light.
Streaming apps only work on wi-fi. Some of them are completely disabled. I wish I could go back to the previous upgrade. Kinda miffed I can’t remove some of the included apps with this update. Anywho…if anyone has any suggestions on how to rectify the battery issue (besides the typical shutting everything off)…I’d appreciate it. Should I be doing a factory reset after I upgrade my software? I saw it suggested in another thread.
I’m also in Denver with HW Version 0002 and received the update 12/26. Applied the update and now enjoying the new features successfully. It did take a moment for the Swype mic input to “really” connect to the server the first time around. After that it was fine. I would like to learn about the actual differences between the hardware version — if anyone has a link, please share.
Ok, so I updated. Anyone else glitching like a mo-fo?
Can someone give me their download of the update for hardware version 003? I have downloaded multiple versions but when i try and update it says install failed. Also I downloaded the official update to my phone but cant find where the EVO puts it. I have tried searching with a file explorer to no avail. Can anyone help me get updated as there is now a new version of Unrevoked which roots this update with no issues. Thanks!
I got news of the update on the 25th but everytime I’ve tried to do the update it crashes. I go ahead and try to install it, but as the bar progresses it doesnt even get to a quarter of the way when the Android robot comes up with a yellow triangle on top of him. I dont know why this is happening. My phone is not rooted or anything. Any clues, or anyone that had the same issue and got through it?
yeh not to happy with sprint right now, i think there marketing research team needs to find out what users really want in a phone, b4 adding crap such as blockbuster,etc. looking into rooting due to the bugs and bloat..
HW Version 0002 and I received the update before 12/20. Not a rooted Evo and never did anything but OTAs.
HELP!!!
I did the OTA version 3.70.651.1 update and now my phone has a problem streaming and getting a good 4G signal…
I do not want to root my phone…
Does anyone know how to fix this?
Can i undo the Update?
Any settings i need to change?
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