Rogers Begins Pushing Out Android ROM Update For HTC Magic/Dream

By on January 22nd, 2010 116

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:

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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  • http://www.drallcome.ca 4r4nd0mninj4

    I was contently running CyanogenMOD from day two, and was right pissed at having my internet cut off for no good reason. After a day of trying to reason with Rogers, I spent about two days looking for a fix and found it with CursorSense32A. I have my 3G back but because I am now running 1.5 a few choice apps won't run on my phone now, and I have apps2sd issues. Rogers knows that they can't force us to run their software, but they still try. This fiasco really pissed me off, resulted in the first and second time I have ever called for support, and prompted me to look into taking my $80+ plan somewhere else.

  • Bill

    what credit are you referring to? the “911″ credit? Look for it on your bill – I believe Rogers said within 60 days it should appear on your bill. If not – call them. If you're looking for the $50 credit for upgrading from the Dream to the Magic, you need to mail in the mail-in rebate. However, if you're like me, you didn't get the mail-in rebate form when you got the Magic (big surprise there), however, you can simply download the rebate form from Rogers in that case (just google it). Hope this helps.

  • Scott

    I just thought I would share another link. Someone started a thread on xda for just finding an root fix. Haykuro is looking into it:

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?…

  • Eugene

    … there's no SenseUI on my Dream after the update. What gives? :(

  • Fabian Rodriguez

    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.

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  • dan_christensen

    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?

  • nostriluu

    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.

  • nostriluu

    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.

  • Manu

    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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  • Davwall

    Regardless if a Blackberry, Android or Iphone etc etc yes i agree Rogers is too big etc etc etc blah blah blah..i have been with most of the carriers BUT ROGERS SIGNAL STRENGTH AND RECEPTION IS THE BEST AROUND!!! all others cut off in the elevator or in a parking garage..not Rogers tho….thats why i went back to them …again….so if you want good call quality, amazing signal strength you won’t lose then they are the best choice….if you don’t care about that..by all means jump the ship. Just my two cents. everyone looking for something different. what i think would be nice is they offer more android..even tho i am aBB user, thinking of switching back to android again since RIM is soooooo far behind the 8 ball.

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