The HTC Rezound update that will introduce global roaming to the year-and-a-half old phone is now pushing out to users. The update is 207MB in size, but as long as you are on LTE, should only take a few minutes to download and then install. As I just mentioned, this update brings global roaming to the phone, a feature it should have had a year ago.

Other than global roaming, you’ll see updates to bloatware and improved data connectivity.

To pull it, head into Settings>About phone>Software updates. 

Cheers Michael!

HTC Rezound Update With Global Roaming Now Pushing Out is a post from: Droid Life

An update for the HTC Rezound has been approved by Verizon this morning as build 4.05.605.14. This is not Jelly Bean, I repeat, this is not Jelly Bean. It does add global roaming support, though, a feature I thought should have been added, oh, a year ago. But hey, it’s there now!

The update also includes updates and improvements to bloatware, along with improvements to Skype video calling, device stability, and data connectivity. And that’s about it.

Since Big Red has approved the update, one would assume that it will start to rollout in a matter of days. The update is 207MB in size.

More info.

HTC Rezound Receiving Update to Build 4.05.605.14 – Adds Global Roaming Support, is Not Jelly Bean is a post from: Droid Life

Just yesterday, Verizon approved an update for both the DROID Incredible 2 and the HTC Rezound. While we still haven’t heard anything from Incredible 2 owners, we do have one Rezound owner that has already been pushed the update. Inside, there isn’t much to talk about. Instead, all we get from Verizon is that it brings “HTC device enhancements.” Sweet.

The update is 6.9MB and will bring the phone up to build 3.14.605.13.

Keep your eyes on that Rezound, folks!

Cheers Brian!

Verizon Pushing HTC Rezound Update Right Now is a post from: Droid Life

Both the HTC Rezound and DROID Incredible 2 received approval on new updates from Verizon this morning, though it’s not much to talk about from what we can tell. While the Incredible still needs Ice Cream Sandwich and the Rezound could use a dose of Jelly Bean, neither will see them with this update. All the update includes is an “HTC Device Enhancement.” We have no idea what that means, but will do our best to figure it out.

The Incredible 2 update is 32.88MB in size and will bring the phone up to build 6.04.605.07. The Rezound update is 6.9MB and will bring the phone up to build 3.14.605.13.

Update:  Verizon re-created the Incredible 2 document with the correct phone.

More info:  Incredible 2 | Rezound

HTC Rezound and DROID Incredible 2 Set to Receive Updates with “HTC Device Enhancement” is a post from: Droid Life

Well, if you are looking for a phone off contract on Verizon, Daily Steals is hosting a pretty sweet deal on everything from the Galaxy S3 all the way to the LG Lucid 4G. Some devices have very steep price cuts (they are all refurbished), so go take a look and see if anything strikes your fancy. 

• Galaxy Nexus ($219)

• Galaxy S3 ($369)

• Rezound ($299)

• Incredible 2 ($139)

• Lucid 4G ($119)

• LG Revolution ($199)

• DROID X ($99)

Buy.

Cheers Kevin!

Daily Steals Hosting Verizon Phone Blowout – Galaxy S3, Galaxy Nexus, and More is a post from: Droid Life

I love the holidays. It seems that all of my favorite things go on sale, including smartphones. For a limited time, naturally, AmazonWireless is hosting a deal on select Verizon devices that should make for some happy buyers.

The original DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX are both on sale for only a penny, while upgrading and new customers can get the Galaxy S3 16GB for just $79.99. If you’re looking for one of Verizon’s new phones, you can grab the RAZR M for one cent as well, or grab the slightly aged HTC Rezound for the same price. 

DROID RAZR M | DROID RAZR MAXX | Galaxy S3 | HTC Rezound | DROID RAZR

Either way, you’re getting some sweet holiday deals.

AmazonWireless Hosts Deal on Top Verizon Devices, RAZR MAXX and RAZR M Only $0.01 is a post from: Droid Life

HTC has updated their device FAQ for anyone looking to find information on when and if their device will receive Jelly Bean. Long story short, HTC has made it clear that in general, devices with 512MB of RAM or less will more than likely not receive Jelly Bean. Unfortunately, that probably goes for you too Thunderbolt owners, even with your 768MB of RAM. Other devices from HTC that are equipped with just 512MB of RAM are the One V and Desire C.

We work hard to ensure each of our products has the optimal user experience and therefore some products will remain at their current version of Android. In general, devices with 512MB RAM or less will not be upgraded to Android 4.1. As we identify other devices that will not be upgraded, we’ll provide updated information.

As for which devices will definitely get JB, HTC says they are prioritizing the update for the devices that were launched in 2012, then working their way back. The company has quite the portfolio to work through, and as you most likely already guessed, it could take quite some time before we see updates go live for the Rezound, EVO 3D, and other once-flagship devices. 

Now, to be fair, Thunderbolt owners should have already known that their devices wouldn’t officially see Jelly Bean. But as this calendar year ticks down towards the new year, the device still has yet to receive Ice Cream Sandwich which was supposed to hit the device by the end of August.

Via: Android and Me | HTC

HTC Will Prioritize Devices Launched in 2012 to Receive Android 4.1 Update, Says Sorry to Devices With 512MB of RAM is a post from: Droid Life

The Jelly Bean update situation on Verizon is a tricky one. I say that because most Android phone manufacturers have yet to even update most of their phones to Ice Cream Sandwich. So how can we start talking about Jelly Bean updates? Well, we know that many of you are always looking for the most current information on this subject and thought we may as well create the official page for it just like we did with Android 4.0. Once word starts trickling out from Motorola, Samsung and the rest of the major players, we will update this post. I’d say that this is definitely one that you should bookmark. You will also find a shortcut to it in the sidebar. 

Samsung

• Galaxy Nexus:  Update approved and began rolling out September 21.
• Galaxy S3:  Update approved and began rolling out December 14.
• Galaxy Tab 10.1:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• Galaxy Note 2:  Already running Android 4.1.

Motorola

• RAZR M:  Update approved and began rolling out November 9.
• RAZR HD:  Update approved and began rolling out December 3.
• RAZR MAXX HD:  Update approved and began rolling out December 3.
• RAZR:  Update approved and began rolling out March 7.
• RAZR MAXX:  Update approved and began rolling out March 7.
• Bionic:  Update approved and began rolling out April 15.
• DROID 4:  Update approved and began rolling out March 19.
• XOOM 4G LTE:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.

LG

• Intuition:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• Spectrum:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• Spectrum 2:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given

HTC

• Incredible 4G LTE:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• Rezound:  Assuming that this will make the cut – no time frame given.
• DROID DNA:  Already running Android 4.1.

*As you can see, we left a lot of phones off of this list. We basically went back a year and took all of the higher-end phones that we think will get the Jelly Bean update. Almost all of these are already on ICS and are likely candidates to see another major update to Android 4.1. If other phones make the cut or some of these don’t, we will add them to or remove from the list.

When is My Android Phone Getting Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)? [Verizon] is a post from: Droid Life

Verizon dropped the price of the HTC Rezound this weekend to $79.99 on new 2-year contract. This is easily the cheapest price point that we have seen Big Red hit, but we shouldn’t be surprised since they just announced two new phones this morning and are planning to unveil more tomorrow at Motorola’s NYC event. What’s a bit wild, is the fact that the Verizon is selling it cheaper than even Amazon is, something we rarely see.

Buy.

Cheers Sam!

HTC Rezound Drops to $80 From Verizon is a post from: Droid Life

Good news, HTC Rezound owners. The kernel source for the latest Ice Cream Sandwich update, build 3.14.605.12, the one you received on your devices at the end of July, has been released! This certainly should help in development going forward. For those that aren’t developers, well, this probably doesn’t matter much to you until a developer does something with it.

Via:  HTCdev

Cheers Po1soNNN and Doktor!

HTC Releases Kernel Source for the Rezound’s ICS Build 3.14.605.12 is a post from: Droid Life

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The HTC Rezound and its Beats Audio enhancements take over the streets of NYC in this latest commercial from Verizon. Flash mob!

Video: HTC Rezound Apparently Inspires Flash Mobs is a post from: Droid Life

If you have yet to receive the official Ice Cream Sandwich update on your HTC Rezound, we wanted to let you know that the update will actually arrive in two parts. The first is a 7.1MB file that is used to “prepare” your device to receive Android 4.0. The second, is 299MB in size, and is the actual ICS update. When you see the first small one, try to contain yourself – there is one more to follow before your device leaves Gingerbread for good.

To see the full changelog, be sure to check out this post.

Cheers Reece, Ryan and everyone who sent this!

FYI: Rezound ICS Update Arrives as Two Separate Updates is a post from: Droid Life

Well, we had heard whispers of an OTA update for the HTC Rezound starting to roll out last night, and sure enough, Verizon has published the documents that prove we were right. Ice Cream Sandwich is ready and should be headed to your device any day now. In fact, some of our readers have already received it. So you know, these updates tend to start popping up on devices in small batches for the first few days as tests before becoming available to everyone.

HTC told us that this sucker would be ready before the end of July, a date they will end up two days late on. Still, not bad. From what we can tell, this update was ready over a month ago anyway and was simply awaiting final approval. Plus, they were clearly working on a handful of devices including the EVO 3D.

The final build number is 3.14.605.12 710RD. The version of Android is 4.0.3. It’s Sense 3.6, not the 4.0 that you will find on the Incredible 4G LTE and entire One Series, but it should still be a major improvement thanks to it being atop Ice Cream Sandwich. At 299MB in size, this one is going to take a minute or two to download. Also, be sure you have plenty of battery.

To find out all of the dirty details, we have included all 3 pages of support docs for you above and below. 

More info.

HTC Rezound Ice Cream Sandwich Update Approved and Ready to Roll Out is a post from: Droid Life

Folks, today is the last day of July. As you may recall, we were told by HTC that the Rezound should see its Ice Cream Sandwich update in either June or July, so we are quickly running out of time. What we aren’t sure about, is if it’ll happen today or this week or any time in the near future. The odd thing here, is that Verizon has apparently approved the update, something we first reported last week, but has yet to release it to the public. It could be that some last minute test came up or that they were waiting to get the DROID Charge update out first. Your guess is as good as mine.

You may also remember though, that HTC has posted the official changelog for the update twice now, only to pull it moments later. The first was on June 20 – the second posting was on July 18. If that’s not a sign that this thing should be ready, then I don’t know what is. In fact, the build that HTC references in their official changelog, is the exact as a leak that dropped in early June.

Any bets on whether or not we see the initial push begin today, so that HTC can meet their deadline?

Will the HTC Rezound See Its Ice Cream Sandwich Update Today? is a post from: Droid Life

Back on June 20, HTC posted software upgrade instructions for the Rezound and its impending Ice Cream Sandwich update. Initially, we were as excited as can be. But after not hearing a peep out of Verizon, we started to wonder if this was a mistake. Sure enough it was, and HTC removed the details almost immediately.

Today, those same details for software build 3.14.605.10 have returned along with the June 20 date. We aren’t sure if this means that the update is finally ready to be pushed or if someone accidentally pressed “publish” again. If Verizon releases details for the update, then we know this thing is on, but until then, keep your fingers crossed.

HTC told us recently to expect the update at the end of July. Since today is the 18th, I’d say we are getting close.

And don’t forget, that this build leaked back in early June.

Via:  HTC

Cheers Jason!

HTC Posts Rezound Ice Cream Sandwich Update Details Again, Lists the Old June 20 Release Date Too is a post from: Droid Life