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December 15th, 2009, 11:48 GMT · By

HTC HD2 Receives SMS Function Update

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Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation is hard at work with improving the functionality of one of the nicest handsets that it delivered to the market during the ongoing year, the HTC HD2. The device, which is powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, has recently seen two new ROM updates from the company, one that improves its overall functionality, and one aimed mainly at a software issue with its camera, and now it receives another update from the vendor.


The new firmware update HTC delivers to users of an HTC HD2 mobile phone is aimed at improving the handset's SMS functionality, it seems. “This update for HTC HD2 messaging lets you reach out to your friends and family with instant notifications. Keeping in touch has always been very important, and this update delivers just that: fast and reliable SMS messaging,” is what the company has to say about the software solution on its support page.

Those of you who own an HTC HD2 and feel they need to improve the SMS capabilities of the device should note that the new firmware update is available only for ROM versions that are equal to 1.49.XXX.X or are lower. At the same time, they need to make sure that they have Microsoft ActiveSync installed on their PC, if it runs under Windows XP, or Windows Mobile Device Center installed, if the PC runs under Windows Vista.

The update process will require for the handset to be synchronized with the aforementioned solutions through the USB cable and for the update file to be downloaded, something that can be done from the HTC's website here. The update comes in the form of an .exe file, and users will only have to follow the on-screen instructions after download to install it. One other thing that should be noted is that the update will need be reinstalled in case a hard reset of the phone is performed.

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READER COMMENTS:


Comment #1 by: baki on 19 Dec 2009, 05:33 UTC reply to this comment

הצג סקריפט אנגלי

How can I tell what ROM version my device has
How can I tell what ROM version suitable FOR my device suitable
How do I install upgrade Rom
Thanks
B. Dekel


Comment #2 by: Ionut Arghire on 22 Dec 2009, 10:24 UTC reply to this comment

To check what version is installed on your device, click Start > Settings > System tab > Device Information > Version tab, and note the ROM version, CPU, and Radio version.

The rest of the details can be found either in the article or on HTC's website, including details on whether the update is suitable for your device and info on the update process.


Comment #3 by: Brett Leverton on 09 Jan 2010, 18:07 UTC reply to this comment

does anybody know if you HAVE to have windows laptop or pc to download these updates? because i use a mac laptop, and i didnt think it would be a problem as alot of updates you can do for phones you can now do on windows and mac. any helpers?

many thanks

Brett


Comment #4 by: craig on 20 Jun 2010, 18:10 UTC reply to this comment

I downloaded the update from T-mobile's site and it will not open as it is a Windows file. I'm searching on line right now for a way to convert it, or at least find an update that will open in OSX on my Mac. I do not have a PC, or really do not have access to one...


Comment #5 by: Vish on 01 Apr 2011, 11:34 UTC reply to this comment

The link given above points to the SMS upgrade meant for phones with ROM 1.66 to 1.72.

My phone ROM is 1.48 XXXX.

Can anybody tell me where can I find the correct upgrade for my phone.

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