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August 1st, 2012, 17:01 GMT · By

AT&T Inspire 4G Receives Software Update, HTC Sense 3.0 and Bug Fixes Included

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Major carrier AT&T announced last week plans to roll out the hotly anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for LG Nitro HD beginning July 31.

In addition, the operator confirmed that important software updates would be delivered for HTC One X and HTC Inspire 4G, though AT&T did not unveil any details on exact release dates.

The carrier also stated that more Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates would be available in the future, but AT&T did not specify what devices would receive the upgrade.

Today, HTC and AT&T has announced that the Inspire 4G smartphone is eligible for a software update.

Even though this is not Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, AT&T customers who own the device will be happy to know that it brings a few new features and updates, as well as some bug fixes and improvements.

The most important change is the addition of HTC Sense 3.0 UI, along with a Task Manager application and the AT&T Address Book.

The update also includes some call optimization improvements, which will result in fewer dropped calls. The security functionality of the smartphone has been enhanced as well.

Last but not least, a Contact Display bug has been fixed in the SMS/MMS Thread, and the Background Data Use has been improved.

The update is currently pushed OTA (over the air), so once it’s ready, HTC Inspire 4G users will receive a notification on their device, which will provide instructions to receive and install it.

However, those who did not receive the notification can manually check for the update by going to Settings / AT&T Software Update / Check for updates.

Makes sure the phone’s battery is at least 50% charged and that you connect the HTC Inspire 4G to a stable Wi-Fi network, which is required in order to download the software.


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READER COMMENTS:


Comment #1 by: not_inspired on 01 Aug 2012, 22:29 UTC reply to this comment

Finally. The contact picture issue pushed me to use the HandCent app.


Comment #2 by: Sherm on 03 Aug 2012, 03:54 UTC reply to this comment

It would be nice to get the update but my phone keeps saying server error. I guess I should have got the iPhone.

Comment #2.1 by: AW on 08 Aug 2012, 19:13 GMT

I too have been getting server error and AT&T Custermer Service is useless!!! They say that it is not an AT&T update, but an HTC update, huh??!!


Comment #3 by: Nate on 07 Aug 2012, 18:36 UTC reply to this comment

This update is AMAZING!!! The phone runs so much smoother now and the change in the battery life is phenomenal! I haven't had a single crash or lag yet and I've been pushing it non-stop to test the new UI. It's like getting a whole new phone!

Comment #3.1 by: DanM on 14 Aug 2012, 21:22 GMT

Is there a function to do a screenshot with this update? I plan to update this evening and I'm looking forward to the improvements.

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