Official HTC Magic 2.1 (Eclair) Update - Rogers

[oledoledoffen98]

Please help! i got htc magic with the 1.5 frimware and when i go to settings - about phone - its no system software update

[70monte64]

@oledoledoffen98 Hey, sorry. I don't remember EXACTLY where the update is on the 1.5 firmware, but it says it's in About Phone on the HTC website. You'll just have to keep looking everywhere in the settings, or contact HTC.

Sorry..Hope you find it!!

[GreendaySid96]

hi, i'm planning on buying this phone bc its pretty cheap. I'm not looking for something high-end but it is kinda old. would you recommend that I still buy it?

[70monte64]

@GreendaySid96 It is an old phone, but it's still pretty good. There are a lot of better Android phones out there now, but it should be fine if you're not looking for something high-end...There are also some Apps now that aren't compatible with this phone because the amount of RAM it has. If you're not into all the good apps and just want a cool looking phone, I'd still recommend it!

[GreendaySid96]

@70monte64 thanks, one last question: how well do (newer) games work on the phone? if not this I think ill buy the dell xcd35

[70monte64]

@GreendaySid96 Most newer games are lag a lot, and some don't even show up on the Market because they just won't work on the phone. For example, X-Plane isn't on the market on the HTC Magic, but IS on newer Android phones :)

[GreendaySid96]

@70monte64 Dude I bought the phone.. just fell in love with it

[70monte64]

@GreendaySid96 LOL NICE! :) I'm glad you like it! In my opinion, it's still the best looking Android phone that exists. :D

[GreendaySid96]

@70monte64 True, yeah soo now i'm gonna need your help updating the android lol

[70monte64]

@GreendaySid96 LOL, it's been over a year since it was released lol, and it's still not updated? LOL, well, you just gotta go to the Settings, About Phone and System Software Updates :) That should work!

[MXPXHolland]

Maybe a stupid question but, is this a hacked version of the firmware or is this downloadable on an official website? cause this looks like it's working like a charm

[70monte64]

@MXPXHolland Nope, this is not a hacked version. You can update it directly from the phone via Software Update in the settings. No need of a computer!

[MXPXHolland]

@70monte64 awesome! thanks for the help

[70monte64]

@MXPXHolland No Problem :)

[sssimo96]

There is a custom ROM that is based on THAT Rogers RUU for the new Radio/SPL it's name is RCMagic and it's very fast and stable. I have rooted phone from a lot of time, but today I just upgraded Radio/SPL and flashed it. It's exactly the same as that one, but it's rooted.

[70monte64]

@lukasp97 I'm not 100% sure if you NEED Rogers. What carrier are you with?

[eight8direct]

thank you VERY much 4 da vid worked for me and nw i've got 2.2 frm 1.6

[Walleby1]

It works now

First I had to put the 1.6 on the magic before I put the 2.2.1 on.

[Walleby1]

When I search for updates it says I have the news version pleas help

[70monte64]

@Walleby1 Sorry, I don't know what to do. Are you 100% sure you don't already have the latest version? If you just bought the phone, it probably comes with 2.1.

[MrYoyoaddicted]

is your phone rooted

[70monte64]

@MrYoyoaddicted No, it's not rooted.

[bendirkss]

@70monte64 just went and bought it. its awesome haha

[70monte64]

@bendirkss HAHA, nice! It might not come with Android 2.1, so make sure to update it!

[bendirkss]

@70monte64 i dont have the speech option in google search or my keyboard. how do i get it?

[70monte64]

@bendirkss First of all, are you sure you have the 2.1 firmware? I think that the new phones still come with 1.5 or something... Check by going to Settings > About Phone > Software Information. Under "Firmware version," make sure it says "2.1-update1." Let me know if it already has 2.1 and I'll try to help you out !

[bendirkss]

how responsive is the screen on that phone?

[70monte64]

@bendirkss It depends. Once it's up and running for around 5 minutes, then it's pretty good. But the phone is getting a little old now. There are many better android phone out there now that have screens that are a lot more responsive than the HTC Magic...

[bendirkss]

@70monte64 ya but this is the only one with a 3.2" screen. i have an acer and i just dont want a big 3.5 screeen anymore

[Linkzcss]

A link to download?



[70monte64]

@Linkzcss No. Update it directly from your phone. Settings > About Phone > System Software Updates > Check Now.

[Linkzcss]

@70monte64 Cant see it :(

[70monte64]

@Linkzcss Ok, sorry... These are the steps directly from the HTC website, so maybe you don't have a Rogers HTC Magic?

[Dukk96]

Hay,i wonder if i should buy the magic,,...Does ti have that pinch-to-zoom effect and multitasking? Also,can you play all the games there are on the market,I mean like the 3d race games with accelerometer movement?

Thanks!!

[70monte64]

@Dukk96 If I were you, I'd get a newer phone than the magic. Games like Angry Birds are very choppy on the magic. It does have multitouch though, so yes, you can zoom into pictures by pinching with your fingers.

[Ruisu05]

how do i upgrade mine from 1.5 to this one??

[notyouagain1]

Nice video! I just picked up the HTC magic as well and looking forward to the update.

[70monte64]

@notyouagain1 Nice, thanks!

[Spies181]

Need help, I have a Magic and can someone plz e-mail me die steps to update it??? Pleeaaassee i beg you haha thanks.. ss.spies@gmail.com

[70monte64]

@Spies181 Hey, so to update you HTC Magic, go to:

1 - Settings

2 - About Phone

3 - System Software Updates

I hope that helps!

[sickwedios]

I have two questions, first of all is there anyone to stop the notification that notifies that my message was sent succesfully. And also where is the icon for your Movies? Not the camcorder movies but the downloaded movies.

[70monte64]

@sickwedios 1 - I don't really now if there's a way to stop the notification... 2 - If you're talking about the "Movies" app, it's an app I downloaded  from the market.

Please let me know if I answered your question!

[sickwedios]

@70monte64 Well kinda, like just like there is a Program that is called "Music" im just wondering where the one called "Movies" i believe its called, because I have movies on my sim card and music, i just dont know how to get to my movies? Thats my qustion really.

[likespaintball]

Im with rogers and im planing on getting the HTC magic in december when im eligible and do any of you guys know if i would get the new and updated android 2.1 or 2.2 or what ever it is, why i get the newest.

[GetInIGotCandy]

@likespaintball Honestly do yourself a favor and get a newer Android phone. I own an HTC Magic, and I love it but it has old hardware pretty lousy for gaming.

[sickwedios]

@likespaintball I just got a replacement and it wasnt updated, but its really easy to and it will ask you to do the update if it isnt already, when you turn it on. And if you have a good Wifi connection its really simple and will all be done within 20-30 min.

[jeremyssins]

That's too bad. I guess I'll be sticking with Cyanogen for now. Thanks 70monte64.

[jeremyssins]

I have a Rogers HTC Magic but switched to CyanogenMod-6 (Android 2.2). The reason for the switch was I couldn't turn off the boot screen sound (very annoying). I love CyanogenMod but I am considering switching to Rogers official ROM 2.1.

Could you post video of the boot sequence and check if there are options to turn off the boot sound?

Also could you run a Quadrant Benchmark and show the results? The Rogers 1.5 ROM gave a 218 at best while the CyanogenMod-6 gave a score of 382.

[70monte64]

@jeremyssins Hey..So, I think the only way you can turn off the boot sound is by putting your ringer sound OFF or on Vibrate (which is what I do). As for the Quadrant Benchmark result, it scores the same thing as the 1.5 ROM.

[francispelletier]

I like the phone, but I was there was a 3.5mm jack to it....

[sickwedios]

@francispelletier me too, man, that would make it...no doubt

[tasparakis]

yeah but why did they removed friendstream?

[p1su1cas]

if i update my htc magic rogers which is unlock by code, do the phone gonna be locked again?

[Laerun]

Updated automatically which was nice. Took rogers long enough to release it, they had originally promised it for the spring. Worth the wait imo, just for the navigation and text-to-speech. The voice command is nice but I found an awesome app from the market which is even better called vlingo. It even has a decent widget, check it out.

[70monte64]

@Laerun Hey...yeah, it took them for EVER to release it. I'm so happy it wasn't canceled like some people were saying :)