Many users are starting to notice that an update is available for the original HTC Desire. The update, version 2.29.405.5 is said to fix some minor bugs in the device’s Android 2.2 operating system.

HTC has not made any announcement as to what is fixed but the update does come with some warning from various forum users. Users are reporting trouble when applying this update to devices that have been “debranded” in any way. So if you have been tweaking your phone or experimenting with alternative software, it’s best that you avoid this update until further information is made available.

Have you received the update? Has any problems come up? Let us know!

[Via EuroDroid]

40 COMMENTS

  9. Like the previous update, I faced the issue of not having enough free internal storage on the phone. But unlike with the previous update, it didn’t tell me what the reason was when it failed the installation.
    Make sure you have at least 25 MB of internal phone storage when trying to install this.

  10. i have/had unlocked/rooted desire,there was an OTA upgrade sent to phone,could`nt put on phone.i then d/loaded full ROM(2.29.405.2)to computer >USB to phone,perfect,no longer rooted.the other day saw another upgrade(2.29.405.5)no problem to put on phone OTA.

  11. Since the first of these two recent unannounced updates the new version of the Market App doesn’t work. If it were possible to get rid of 2.2 and wait for Gingerbread, I would do it. Desire – Vodafone

  13. The update applied without problems to a standard sim-free HTC Desire. The only differences I have noticed are that the Android Marketplace seems to have a different front-end to the last time I looked and battery life is back to what it was before. The previous update seemed to shorten battery life by about half a day for me.

  16. I have US Cellular too and I’ve been told for three months “maybe by the end of the year” and I still have not received any info that it’s available for our carrier yet. It’s beginning to irritate me since other carriers have had it available for a while. What’s the deal??

  19. I installed this update and I wish I hadn’t.
    The phone is slower at everything, noticeably ‘laggy’ when scrolling etc.
    Also, on New Year’s Eve of all nights, I see that the video doesn’t work! Press the optical button and…nothing. Rebooted many times and still broken. Also some icons are missing from my screens now, but I can’t remember what they were, just that they were there.
    All in all, a bad update for me.
    HTC Desire on UK 3 network, unmodified.

  20. Updated Today and there is a problem on message times.Just arrived message is listed as an older one with older time…

  21. I did the update just a few minutes ago on my unlocked/unbranded HTC Desire and nothing changed apparently, which I guess in this case is a good thing.

  24. Just updated on unlocked unbranded HTC Desire.
    Only thing I’ve noticed is that GPS is not constantly seeking anymore – the icon only now appears when I open an associated application

  27. I updated my HTC Desire, got few problem:
    1. Bluetooth somtimes does’nt connect to my car
    2. when I go out of wifi range the data download doesn’t work unless I change the settings>wiireless & Networks>Mobile networks(unchecked then re select it)

  30. Same here. Since last update to 2.29.405.5 lots of bad things. Wireless does not switch on and 3g off when in range of my wireless router. Battery consumption increased, default browser hangs in 80-90% cpu, etc etc etc !!!!

    This the worst update. If anyone knows how to rollback, please let us know.
    HTC Desire.

  32. Unbranded desire (originally T-mobile). Installed previous OTA updates using goldcard, but this one gives red triangle on reboot. Guess I’ll have to leave it for now…

  34. Hi I received an update yesterday, i excepted the update while the phone was on charge overnight. In the morning when i went to use the phone after download, i found that all my apps were not working as they should. they were just freezing, not doing anything. I am really gutted that i downloaded the damn thing. can any one help???????????
    Mike

  35. Downloaded 2.29.405.5 now in Jan11 my battery life has plumetted from one day to half a day if that. The calander used to let you set multiple reminders to your entries. Now you are limited to one. My camera app no longer works. It just jumps right back to the home screen.

  36. htc desire original simlock free from vodaphone,when restarting trying to upgrade red triangle with esclamation mark in the center…so i cant install the update,my phone is original.
    I have 30 mb free space and battery was chargeing at 60%

  37. htc desire original simlock free from vodaphone,when restarting trying to upgrade red triangle with esclamation mark in the center…so i cant install the update,my phone is original.
    I have 30 mb free space and battery was chargeing at 60%

  40. downloaded update, no problem. installed, and phone hung…same as CordelliG, red triangle.  my phone also in original state, o2 sim…anyone any ideas?
    DC

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