HTC blessing European Desire owners with Android 2.2 this weekend

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HTC has released a statement to let all those Europeans owning an unlocked HTC Desire know that they will start getting Android 2.2 this weekend. The update will have the latest version of HTC’s Sense UI, improved 720p video capture mode, iTunes integration, and its enhanced Caller ID. For American owners waiting for their cone of Froyo, this is just further proof that HTC has Android 2.2, complete with Sense, ready to rock… it’s only a matter of time now! We’ve got the full statement after the break.

The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC’s App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, through the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.

HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won’t delete any of the phone’s content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.

This update will initially roll out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks’ time.

14 Comments
  • Teslanaut

    How many Android owners out there DON’T know about custom ROMs?

    • OneTwo

      i dont time nor care to Root or get involved in that.

  • OneTwo

    I wonder if americans using unlocked Desires in the states will get the update as well..

  • winston smith

    what an awesome thing to wake up to! frozen yogurt for breakfast.

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: Methuen Americas

  • lostOzone

    This is only about unlocked phone. Operator bandred Desires don’t have a release date. I hope someone hack this release so that we can install it on branded Desires.

  • Flacofromny

    iTunes integration?
    I always though that phone look great. I wish we has that phone here for AT&T. I would buy it and have my iPhone 4 and the desire. Both look great phone.

  • Romes

    Truly all we care about is when is this puppy being released by Telus!?!?

  • Flixoman

    Will be nice when we get it for the Liberty!

  • Kozjegyzo

    Finally! I’ve been waiting for this tasty treat for too long :D

  • http://www.directorycellphones.com/ Alex Sam

    This is very exciting news for the European users of HTC. This update has very magnificent results it will enhance the performance of this smartphone.

  • dirtychoncho

    any idea if the nexus one will get the itune integration and 720p in an official update?

  • Kozjegyzo

    It’s mid day on Sunday, come on HTC push it, I can’t wait any more…

  • Chris Cooke

    Mine has just updated, had to do a manual check on wifi – all seems good so far!

  • Eric Wu

    Mine is a HTC Desire from Three – it came unlocked and I have downloaded and installed it no problem at all.

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