HTC EVO 4G getting over-the-air update next week?

Word on the street is that Sprint and HTC are hard at work on a software update for the EVO 4G that would start rolling out on the 28th, next Monday. If true, this would be the phone's second update overall -- the first was pushed in concert with the launch in order to fix microSD issues -- and like the first, this one is designed to squash bugs, it seems. We're told this one will "enhance" WiFi (whether that means 802.11n will be enabled, we're not sure), fix some Exchange issues, and improve battery life, all of which would be welcome changes. Of course, a Froyo update would be even more welcome, but we're just going to have to keep our expectations in check here for the time being.

[sfox8 Posted Jun 24th 2010 12:52PM]

Yes!

[N900androidOS Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:21PM]

@sfox8
Lets see that Evo 4G vs. iPhone 4 poll

[xusxmarinesx Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:41PM]

@N900androidOS that's kind of unfair think about it there's a lot more Apple fanboys out there then HTC fanboys as you can tell all those people waiting in line at Apple stores. People aren't going to really look at the specs of the phones unless they actually are fans of everyones phones and not bias

[xusxmarinesx Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:42PM]

@N900androidOS I meant more apple fans not HTC fans

[DroidYou Posted Jun 24th 2010 11:04PM]

@sfox8 Alright, I really don't understand. Every single article that you, Engadget, ever write about an Android device contains some statement that it would be better if a 2.2 (Froyo) update would come out for it already. Seeing as though it was just released OTA extremely recently for select N1 users, why is there a constant complaint on every article? Even before the update for the N1 this has been a constant theme. I find it to me very repetitive and annoying that you have to mention it time and time again.

[tehryanhollis Posted Jun 26th 2010 11:50AM]

@DroidYou I want to see an update that includes the ability to dual boot Windows XP already.
XP recommended specs: 300 Mhz processor, 128 MB RAM, 1.5 GB storage, 800x600 monitor
The EVO has more than double all of these specs, and the HDMI out would connect it to the monitor.
Someone should do this. Now.

[tehryanhollis Posted Jun 26th 2010 12:04PM]

@tehryanhollis Did i mention that since the phone has BluTooth you could connect a keyboard and a mouse. This could seriously run XP as a CPU if you wanted.

[freezlinetech36 Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:00PM]

My battery life is fine, but an update to improve it is more than welcome.

[Accidental Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:05PM]

I wonder if it will include the screen response issue fix. According to an XDA post, the top-half-response issue is software related, and after a test software update the phone worked properly.

See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6922131#post6922131

[PeaceWithin Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:08PM]

It's nice to see a company admit potential problems in their products. Not all EVOs are having battery issues, but I'm sure the ones that are are thankful for the update

[Kevin Niksarli MD Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:13PM]

Can't wait to see if it's true. I'll definitely be checking for the update on Monday.

Kevin Niksarli, M.D

[Flip35 Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:26PM]

I have no issues with my phone at all nut hey ill take the update any time

[youngzayiles Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:30PM]

Only thing im having problems with is the battery... Other then that im fine but ill take a update... Yessssss...

[xusxmarinesx Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:37PM]

I really hope it fixes that issue but if they don't you know HTC will eventually fix it there not going to leave lose ends with this phone that's why HTC is one of the best phone manufactures out there.

[andysexton Posted Jun 24th 2010 1:47PM]

There have been reports of some phones not receiving good wifi signals. So that might be the wifi update. Something like a radio power boost, or it could even be an inaccurate meter they are correcting.

[JerzyIroc Posted Jun 24th 2010 2:04PM]

I'm surprised I was able to see this post among all the bullshit iPhone coverage. Anyway, I'll gladly take that update. The wifi is the only thing that bothers me.

[Immortal78 Posted Jun 24th 2010 6:21PM]

@JerzyIroc
Someone has been drinking some HATERADE! ! !

[Tumbleweed Posted Jun 24th 2010 2:31PM]

For those with battery issues, make sure to deplete your battery fully before recharging throughout your first week to condition the battery. I noticed my battery life improved substantially after the first week or so.

After the initial firmware updates and Froyo, EVO is going to remain a truly stellar phone for quite some time. At least, until dual-core Snapdragons and OMAP 4-based phones come out. :)

[HipHopIsLyfe37 Posted Jun 24th 2010 2:55PM]

@Tumbleweed Yes, I agree with you. I think HTC is going to keep this phone running and are going to push it. They are backing up this phone very well. People had SD storage issues, and they released an update a day before it was released. Now it's battery and wifi, so here's another update. What HTC is putting into this phone is great for the owners and the community. Big props to HTC

[dhamp2g Posted Jun 24th 2010 3:14PM]

@freezlinetech36 have u made some adjustments to make bat life better? Bcuz mine is not good at all but I do love the phone. Sprint u have done it again. u manage 2 put out an amazing phone and nobody knows it but tech_heads and Sprint customers. you guys are great!!!!!!______ at killing a good thing

[desrok Posted Jun 24th 2010 5:56PM]

@dhamp2g agreed!

[bradlo Posted Jun 24th 2010 3:37PM]

I've had Froyo on my Evo for a while.

[Gmoney3000 Posted Jun 24th 2010 4:57PM]

@bradlo
How does it run? I'm going to wait for the official release, but I'm ready for that update.

[bradlo Posted Jun 24th 2010 8:28PM]

@Gmoney3000
I'm really happy with it. The build I have is a port from the Nexus One but it's extremely fast and extremely stable (I can get 40 MFLOPS on the stock kernal, versus like 8 with the stock ROM, if that means anything to you). I never really liked Sense but now I'll never go back.

[GreenBasterd Posted Jun 25th 2010 12:23AM]

@bradlo ....CURSES!!!

[desrok Posted Jun 24th 2010 5:55PM]

Give me wireless N and battery improving and I'm good but give me froyo....well you're just spoiling me!!

[angrymanhands Posted Jun 24th 2010 10:22PM]

Im still waiting just to get an Evo.

[ImmerStark Posted Jun 24th 2010 10:54PM]

Remove the favorites widget from your homescreen and then go to settings, applications, running processes and kill the gtalk one. Doing those two things literally doubled my battery life and I am quite happy with it now. WiFi still needs some help though.

[Biovexo Posted Jun 24th 2010 11:19PM]

No issues here with my Evo, but if it aint broken "fix it" till it is.

[yohomies Posted Jun 25th 2010 12:46AM]

yo i be confirmin this rumor. i be workin for thems people at the htc and i knows that update be coming on next week. wifi be betta and it now be teh fastest phone eva

[prfrma Posted Jun 25th 2010 7:11AM]

28 replies??
I guess most of the other Evo owners are too busy flaming the Apple topics to notice! To battle my bothers!

[designlevel2 Posted Jun 25th 2010 8:46AM]

I want my froyo release date.

[luvnmyevo Posted Jun 25th 2010 1:15PM]

Love it. No real battery problems. Updates are just frosting on my cake

[touchmygadget Posted Jun 25th 2010 6:38PM]

Hmmm, update? Cool. Froyo? Cooler. But can we get things started by releasing a little thing known as the source code? If you thought this phone is amazing now, just wait till the guys over at xda get their hands on that sc.....it could totally change the game.

[DoomLight Posted Jun 26th 2010 6:10PM]

maybe it will stop the inherent freezing, running hot sometimes, and rebooting during calls thing.

[brittonx Posted Jun 28th 2010 9:21AM]

This one is live now. Downloading it now as I type this :^)

[saxgod Posted Jun 28th 2010 9:53AM]

Downloading the update right now YIPPY.

[FlareSama Posted Jun 28th 2010 7:04PM]

Downloaded... And nothing happened...