We’ve just received word that the EVO4G OTA to FroYo (internally known at HTC as update 3.26) is now available for download directly from HTC’s website. Link below.
Update #1: we just received another word from HTC that this is NOT the final update. The final is going to go out next week.
Update #2: all your settings should be preserved with this OTA. No data loss should occur.
You will lose root if you install this update. If you are running a custom ROM, please wait for your ROM developer to release the next version.
Download:
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EVO 4G 2.2 OTA Update<-- HTC deleted the update from their servers. Too bad we already cached it. - AndroidPolice Filevo mirror (Update #4: mirror fixed)
- AndroidPolice Filevo mirror #2 - since the above mirror is taking a break due to some MySQL error
We’ve provided some simple instructions for installing the update:
- Download the update file and rename it to update.zip. Note #1: DO NOT UNZIP THIS FILE Note #2: Make sure you didn't rename this to update.zip.zip by accident, if your Windows is configured to not show file extensions.
- Place in the root of your SD card (connect via USB and mount as a drive, transfer via bluetooth, download directly on the phone - pick your poison).
- Reboot into recovery mode (hold the Volume Up button while your phone is booting).
- You will be presented with the boot loader. The Volume Up/Down buttons navigate the menu, and the Power button selects. Note: you may see the red exclamation (!) point at this stage. Try mashing the up/down/power buttons and wait for 10-15 seconds. The recovery should eventually come up.
- Select Bootloader.
- Scroll down to Recovery and select it.
- The phone will reboot again, this time into recovery.
- Select “apply update.zip” or “install from .zip” (depending on your recovery image).
- The installation process will take 15-20 minutes and a few reboots.
- Enjoy!
Sprint has also released a piece with details on the update’s changes (aside from the obvious):
3.26.651.3
7/30/2010
This update offers:
- Ability to share applications
- Display events and birthdays from Facebook on Calendar
- Use camera LED as flashlight
- New user interface for the FM radio
- Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream
- Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function
- Send contact as vCard using SMS
- Addition of MMS slideshow editor
- New pre-loaded widgets including Calculator, FM radio, Message list view, Profile settings and Ringtone settings
- Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light
- Flash 10.1 support
- Numeric PIN and alpha-numeric passwords to unlock screen
- Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (web, specific application, or all)
- Adjustable alarm volume
- Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card
Happy downloading everyone!
Update #3: here are some pictures I took while updating the EVO. Sorry for the blurry quality - I was taking it with another EVO (/head explodes).
Update #5: To reconfirm, the update is indeed not final. Here's what HTC sent to one of AndroidForums.com readers:
Source: @unrevoked