Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for EVO 4G finally fixed. Netflix works!
If you’re like me, the original 2.3 Gingerbread update for the EVO 4G was OK except that it was a disaster for Netflix lovers (like me). Today I found out that there’s a patch for the update which is getting rolled out. You can try forcing the update like I did. I’m happy to report that Netflix works like a charm. The update took a while to update and at one point it seems like my Sprint EVO 4G was stuck with a giant 4G on the screen. But just be patient and let it work itself out. I also had to turn my wifi off and back on again after the update but not sure if that was just me. I didn’t realize how much of a killer app Netflix was for me until it stopped working.
HTC Evo Maintenance Release – 4.24.651.1 Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Enhancements/Fixes:
– SMS are intermittently sent to wrong and seemingly random contact
– “Me” instead of “Yo” in SMS thread conversations when set to Spanish
– Unable to stream media thru some applications after updating to 3.70
– Email attachments are not displayed in the mail client
– Multiple Gmail accounts no longer sync after FroYo update
– Fix for battery discharge issue
– Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
– Downloads management- The Downloads application gives the user easy access
to any file downloaded from the browser, email,or another application
– Corrects voicemail notification issue (from 4.22.651.2)
– Corrects issue with hearing aid compatibility menu disappearing (from 4.22.651.2)
– Netflix compatibility (from 4.22.651.2)
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Important Notes:
– The new software version is: 4.24.651.1
– This update should be applied to devices on 4.22.651.2 (Android 2.3 update) and 3.70.651.1 (Froyo)
Devices on 4.22.651.2 will receive the following message when this update is available “A system upgrade for 2.3 (Gingerbread)
is available that provides minor software enhancements. Please download and install the following update. System Upgrade 4.24.651.1 (25 MB)”
– Refer to the HTC EVO Maintenance Release blog for install instructions. When manually trying to initiate the update, you may receive a message
that no update is available. Please be patient and check back later, or you may wait until the update is automatically sent to your device.
Update (6/22)
– Voice to text (voice search) and compass problems have been reported and are being investigated by Sprint and HTC. Additional information will
be posted when available.
– Voice to text alternative per community member darnatl:
At a Sprint repair store, the tech suggested I try Vlingo Virtual Assistant app. I did and although more cumbersome to use, it does work with or without background noise. It works in situations where Voice Search use to work but no longer does.