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[demolition23]

2.3 official update from Huawei.

Its for china, so no google apps at all.

NEW!! Huawei added BETA 2.3.5 update for U8800
Actually its the same version with the Chinese one, but this has google apps

U8800 Gingerbread upgrade instructions from the including PDF
original sourse

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Reminder:

1. This software package is applicable to U8800 only, other models  include U8800+/U8800Pro cannot use this package. Check your model at  "Settings" > "About phone".

2. For the moment there is no official downgrade from Android 2.3 to Android 2.2.

3. Risks included. Flash with care.


1. Items to note
a) All data (e.g. contact list, sms, mms, etc.) will be wiped during the  upgrade process. Do backup your data to external SD card or PC storage.

Make sure battery can last for at least 30 minute to ensure complete upgrade process.


2. Functionality description
This is modified version based on the original Froyo, with the following modifications:

a) Upgraded Android version to Gingerbreak 2.3.5.

Added Huawei UI with better usability on top of original Android version to improve user experience.


3. Steps to upgrade

3.1 Instructions to upgrade from Android 2.2.2 to Android 2.3.5

The upgrade requires 2 steps with 2 upgrade packages. All file names must be kept intact:

step 2 includes UPDATE.APP (main package for G version).

step 3 includes UPDATE.APP (operator pack).


3.1.1 Prepare a SD card with at least 512M storage.

3.1.2 Under SD card root directory, create a "dload" directory. Copy  "UPDATE.APP" in step 2 to this "dload" directory. Power off the phone,  and insert SD card. Press Power + VolumeUp + VolumeDown buttons  simultaneously. The phone will upgrade automatically, and switch off  when complete. Remove SD card.

3.1.3 Copy "UPDATE.APP" in step 3 into "dload" directory, overwriting the current file with the
same name. Repeat step 3.1.2.

3.1.4 (non-existent step?!)

3.1.5 When upgrade completes, phone restarts and enters factory status.  After initial setup, phone restarts again. Android 2.3.5 upgrade is  compelted.

3.1.6 Confirm the version is U8800V100R001C17B517G001 under "Settings" > "About phone"

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Edited by demolition23, 30 November 2011 - 06:53 PM.

[demolition23]

Seems that Huawei post an english version of this rom U8800V100R001C00B517G001(Beta1.0)(Overseas Normal)(Gingerbread)
maybe the google apps are included.
Downloading now and will post mirrors.

[flibblesan]

Huawei Device stated on Facebook that the Worldwide release is BETA due to some issues with WiFi. Please proceed with caution.

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The Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade for the IDEOS X5 is now available for download on our website. Please note that this is a trial version and that you may experience some issues when using Wifi.

We also confirm that the better experienced version will be released on December 30th, 2011. Our sincere apologies for the delay. Please be advised that we are putting into place processes to ensure that these delays do not happen again.

[JasonLeeming]

Actually looks like a nice update, although it is incredibly late.

[demolition23]

Look the video @ first post i just added!
It has super fast boot now, nice ui and looks realy smooth!

[JasonLeeming]

Can it be flashed with ClockWork?

[CoolCheese]

Excuse my ignorance but it doesn't break root or recovery does it? Would like to be sure I can do a nandroid restore just in case.

Thanks.

[That-Guy]

What happens to devices that have been re-partitioned?

Should we go back to stock partition table before installing?

[JK-FINN]

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Huawei Device In  response to your feedback regarding technical difficulties with the  trial version of the X5 Gingerbread upgrade, we are discontinuing its  availability. We apologize for this inconvenience. An improved trial  version will be released next Thursday on the Huawei Device website.

https://www.facebook...275418145837869

[pjovp]

can some magnific DEV make a working root and CWM for this version otehrwise we will get stuck on it forever.

I just can't revert this s*** and I would like to go back to a custom rom!!!!

[zoran113]

pjovp, on 02 December 2011 - 08:01 PM, said:

can some magnific DEV make a working root and CWM for this version otehrwise we will get stuck on it forever.

I just can't revert this s*** and I would like to go back to a custom rom!!!!

Look at this site
http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1371113

[That-Guy]

Tempted to try as it looks great!

But thinking I might just wait for the final release......hmmmm  

[aylanc3]

That-Guy, on 01 December 2011 - 09:51 PM, said:

What happens to devices that have been re-partitioned?

Should we go back to stock partition table before installing?

Hi,
My phone was re-partitioned (1,46 Gb internal SD+ 1,01 Gb Memory)
I forgot that I had repartitioned my phone AND I had Clockwork Recovery installed
I symply made the update, with PROBLEMS- cause my SD card broke while updating the second part.(What else could go wrong???) Without the second part, the phone restarted itself a few times and made a wipe and voila- now using Gingerbread 2.3.5.
I still have 1,46 Gb internal SD and 1,01 Gb Memory !
Meanwhile NO Clockwork and NO Root. Tried to root with Z4Root but No success...
AND my boot time is much longer and boot animation is not the same as shown in the Video !!!
Regrds,

edit:
Ok I found a place in the menu to install an upgrade from sd card. I copied the second part (dload folder) to my new sd card and pointed to this menu item. The phone rebooted and made the update. WOW: startup animation as in the Video; Very huge changes - which I did't expect cause the update file was only 1kb small. Some changes after the second update file: WPS connectivity not available, "Beyond the sky" launcher theme, file explorer now available, calculator now available, alarm function now available, weather and time widget added, App installer added, Documents to go added.
Power off and startup time as in video, but I noticed that the phone doesn't really turn off- when powered down I removed the battery and the startup time increased as it was with froyo !!!

These are main features I could see at first sight....

Bu The second and worst feature is: After installing some apps making all my changes and phonebook entries everything seemed to work fine. untill my battery got low, then the phone turned itself off. After connecting to it's charger I was not able to see my launcher screen The phone stuck in a continous boot loop. I had to perform factory reset. This happened 3 times   Now I am thinking of returning to FROYO 2.2

Any thoughts about what may cause this boot-loop ?
Maybe an application or the fact that my phone rom is partitioned???

Edited by aylanc3, 06 December 2011 - 08:31 AM.

[Özgürce]

New update : http://www.huaweidev...softid=NDMzMTU=

[That-Guy]

Özgürce, on 07 December 2011 - 06:05 PM, said:

New update : http://www.huaweidev...softid=NDMzMTU=

Have you tried the new update?

Do we know what changes there are compared to the first beta?

Getting my new U8800 on Friday

Edited by That-Guy, 07 December 2011 - 06:20 PM.

[Tendeiro]

No one tested this version?


I find the lack of posts disturbing

[skifyr123]

I find it unusable. Everything seems unfinished, but looks promising. Stick to Oxygen for now

[Tendeiro]

I have re-read the facebook post:


"We’re happy to announce that the trial 2 version of the X5 Android 2.3 Gingerbread update is now available on our website. The upgrade has optimized the APN configuration for operator networks and at the same time your X5 can be upgraded in one easy step. Please note that this is still a trial version - you may experience some issues when using WiFi. The better experienced version will be released on December 30th, 2011"



So... 2 days before 2012 we'll have (I hope) a final version. =)

[That-Guy]

I am wondering if Huawei are aware of all the possible bugs listed here:

http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1369296

If not the final version may be a bit crap  

[aylanc3]

Meanwhile I also installed the second version of the update.
Everything still seems the same. I am never allowed to shut down my phone- and if it happens to be by itself, then I have no other choice than wipe/format my phone. When I am connected through wlan, I never noticed any problems. Meanwhile I got used to formating my phone: I do not make any personalizations; cause I know that they will be erased.
I hope that my problem will be solved with the official ROM.