HTC has finally kept its August deadline and released the RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) for the Desire S. However the August deadline was meant to be for an OTA upgrade and not an RUU. But this is indeed a blessing in disguise for the advanced users who were willing to root their phones, update to custom ROMs and then switch back to Stock ROM.
Anyway, users of the HTC Desire S, willing to taste the ice cream sandwich can visit htcdev and filter the results through device name to find the RUU update file of size 404.0 MB and download it. Yup its that big!
For those who are not sure how to upgrade their Desire S here are a few basic guidelines and tinsy-winsy warnings.
Guidelines:
- RUU or a Rom Upgrade Utility is windows executable file (.exe). Meaning that it will need a Windows OS (XP, Vista or 7) to run it.
- Backup the Messages, Contacts and Calendar entries. (Leave a comment if you need guidelines on how to backup)
- Now, once done with the backup, to start the upgrade process the phone needs to be connected to the PC via USB.
- Run the .exe RUU file and follow the on-screen instructions (They are really simple, don't worry.)
- Oh and yes... keep the battery charged to atleast 30%.
Warnings:
- RUU is not the same as an OTA (Over The Air) upgrade. OTA upgrades preserve your personal data, i.e. your Messages, Contacts, Calendar entries installed Apps to name a few. Whereas upgrading your phone through RUU is like resetting your phone. YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL BE ERASED, but it will leave the SD Card alone. So don't worry about the songs and camera photos stored on the SD Card.
- Do not interrupt the phone by pressing any buttons or removing USB while it is in the process of update. The progress bar may stop in the process but have patience. In case the worse happens... like a power outage.. you should be able to recover your phone without much problem.
- And lastly I shall not be held responsible in case things don't work out for you as intended. This is just a standard disclaimer, don't worry.
Hope you find this informative. If you need any help leave a comment. To share your thoughts on ICS for Desire S... for that too leave a comment.
ENJOY!!!
6 comments:
These are the clearest instructions I've found - thanks.
As I would like to keep all my contacts, messages etc. I guess I need to wait for an OTA. But I've read elsewhere that it's rumoured HTC won't be releasing one for the Desire S.
Hey Tim,
Thanks a lot for appreciating, glad I could help.
Now as far as I have read till now there will be no Ota for the Desire S. Thus ruu is the only option we have.
In case you need help with back up and restore let me know.
Thank you so much for the clear guide.
I want to know a simple way to backup all the data that will be erased with this update.
And sorry for my bad english.
Hey sorry for replying so late. Since it has been quite a few days now, I would like to ask you if you would be still in need of the instructions. Do let me know. I'll be quick this time.
Hey Can U give me the link where I can download the RUU? for my HTC desire A8181 I am running Android 2.3.3 ( I got an RUU when it was released) and the above steps would still be valid for my case?
Hey anonymous.
For HTC Desire the steps will be the same as mentioned above. However, there is no ICS RUU available for your phone.
The website is the same as above. htcdev.com
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