Gingerbread 2.3 upgrade is ready for HTC Desire: Experts Only

After a lot of debate happened between Android users, developers and HTC about having a Gingerbread update on HTC Desire, Now HTC UK has announced officially about the availability of Gingerbread 2.3 upgrade on their Facebook fan page. However the upgrade is only recommended for developers or experts users to experience the Gingerbread on their HTC Desires.

his update is only recommended for expert users who want to experience Android 2.3 and understand the limitations which apply to this update to the HTC Desire.  Due to memory constraints several applications have been removed from this update and we are only offering the ROM upgrade utility (RUU) for you to download.  Please note that flashing this ROM will erase your previous customizations, including any messages, emails, contacts, and other personal information.  We suggest you take advantage of your Google account and other backup solutions available on the Android Market to ensure you do not lose your personal data.  Your SD Card will not be erased or modified.

The major changes in this update include:

  • All customizations, including operator applications, will be removed
  • All wallpapers, except the default wallpaper, will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website
  • Several HTC applications will be removed and placed online on the HTC Developer website
  • The official Facebook application will be removed and is downloadable on the Android Market.

To download this update, please visit… http://developer.htc.com/

Note: This Rom update is for development only and not for general public use.  Upgrades to non-authorized phones may result in loss of functionality.  In addition certain functions may no longer be usable after re-flashing the ROM, including but not limited to MMS and SMS and HTC also disclaims liability for any unusable functions.  HTC disclaims liability for the loss and/or leakage of any personal data resulting from the re-flashing of the ROM.

It was also mentioned in the page that the following regional variants are not compatible with this upgrade:

  • Germany (Telekom Deutschland)
  • North America
  • South Korea
  • Japan.

Click here to see detail on HTC UK’s Facebook fan page

One more thing is to mention is that the announcement was made on twitter by Three UK. Hence there is no detail if only Three’s customers would be able experience this upgrade or anyone with HTC Desire would be able to test Gingerbread on their Desires.

 

To download please visit http://developer.htc.com/