HTC Desire owners will be pleased to know that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Desire is getting closer to release, as HTC has announced on their Facebook page that they have started ‘quality assurance testing’ on the update.
This means that HTC are getting closer to releasing the update, although we don’t as yet know exactly when the update will be available, let’s hope Desire owners don’t have to wait too much longer.
Hi all- We’re excited to share that we are testing our build of Gingerbread for HTC Desire and will start doing quality assurance for it this week. When we have an update on availability we’ll post another announcement. Thanks for your support!
Background on the HTC Desire and Android 2.3 Gingerbread
HTC had originally said that the Desire would not get Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but after many Desire owners complained they changed their mind and said that they would release Gingerbread for the Desire with some of their Sense features removed in order to make sure it would run smoothly on the handset. This decision was met with a lot of enthusiasm from the Desire community, who were eager to experience the new features and improvements that Gingerbread would bring.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread introduced several enhancements over its predecessors, including a refined user interface, improved keyboard, better copy-paste functionality, and enhanced power management. These updates were particularly important for the HTC Desire, a device that had garnered a loyal following due to its robust performance and sleek design.
What to Expect from the Update
The quality assurance testing phase is a critical step in the software release process. It ensures that the update is stable and performs well on the device. During this phase, HTC will be rigorously testing the Gingerbread build to identify and fix any bugs or issues that could affect the user experience. This meticulous process is essential to deliver a smooth and reliable update to Desire owners.
Once the quality assurance testing is complete, HTC will likely roll out the update in stages. This means that not all Desire owners will receive the update at the same time. The staggered rollout helps HTC manage any unforeseen issues that may arise and allows them to address them promptly.
For those who are eagerly awaiting the update, it’s worth noting that the removal of certain Sense features is a strategic move by HTC to ensure that the Gingerbread update runs efficiently on the Desire’s hardware. While some users may miss these features, the overall performance improvements and new functionalities offered by Gingerbread are expected to outweigh these omissions.
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