On Friday, many users have begun to receive notifications of a new ROM upgrade for their HTC Magic/Dream. The update is a fix for the recent GPS-911 issue affecting both the HTC Magic and HTC Dream. The update also includes the SenseUI.
The notification has come in the form of a text message and prompts users to download a file. The file weighs in at approximately 65MB and is a Windows XP/Vista-only .EXE file. This does cause Mac users an issue (Windows 7 or Macintosh users will need to call 1-888-Rogers1 for update instructions).
The other thing to note about the ROM update is that it will wipe (delete) the device. To avoid this, it is recommended that users back up their HTC Magic/Dream before install.
To download the update, Rogers HTC Dream and Magic owners should visit the following links:
- HTC Dream: http://www.rogers.com/dreamsoftwareupdate
- HTC Magic: http://www.rogers.com/magicsoftwareupdate
Also, please note the following regarding Rogers disabling Internet access for HTC Dream and Magic users:
Customers who have not downloaded this software update could have problems accessing 911. As a result, we are taking the precautionary measure of temporarily disabling internet access for Dream and Magic users on Sunday January 24 at 6:00AM (EST). Voice and text messaging will not be impacted. By disabling internet access, we can ensure that 911 calls are completed for all our Dream and Magic customers. Once a customer completes the software update, his/her internet access will be re-enabled within 24 hours.
Temporarily disabling internet access is the only decision we could make to ensure all customers can make 911 calls. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Dream and Magic customers on data plans will automatically be credited for one month of data fees (excluding roaming). This credit will show up on invoices within 60 days.
Two things to understand:
1.) As a Dream/Magic user, you will have no Internet access until you apply the update.
2.) Make sure you get that data plan credit.
So, do you use an HTC Magic or Dream? Have you received the notification?
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… there's no SenseUI on my Dream after the update. What gives?
We need a Facebook group to bring some media attention to this matter.
I don't have time to set one up though, hopefully someone can take 5 minutes for that and invite us all.
Ever since the ROM upgrade, my HTC Dream loses data connectivity once or twice a day. It happens even when the phone is idle (e.g. overnight) in a high signal strength location. Phone service is fine. If I switch to airplane mode and back, 3G connectivity returns. But if I don't do this, the data connectivity doesn't seem to return. This never happened before the upgrade. Is anyone else seeing it? Any suggestions?
There's already a Google Android in Canada group -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=... – I'm an admin, can add others.
It could be used for this kind of advocacy.
There's already a Google Android in Canada group -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=... – I'm an admin, can add others.
It could be used for this kind of advocacy.
Why did I ever get mixed up with Rogers?! I ordered the Magic upgrad and then they cancelled it without telling me. When I contacted me they told me that they didn't send it because of the 911 issue. So I'm stuck with the Dream. I'm under contract but these bastards and their shoddy support have just lost a customer.
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