Rogers/HTC Change Their Minds, Will Update HTC Dream And Magic

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

We just got word that Rogers/HTC have made a complete 180-degree turn and have decided to push out updates for HTC Dream and Magic owners!

Originally, both HTC and Rogers had cut support for either device, but there seems to be a small change of heart. The new update will bring the SenseUI to the HTC Magic but will keep the OS at 1.5. More importantly, the Magic will be receiving Android 2.1! The Dream however, while receiving some kind of update, will stay at 1.5 due to hardware limitations.

While rooting is still an option, and will be to get 1.6 truly, at least Magic devices will officially be receiving Android 2.1.

Check it out below:

While there has been a lot of confusion regarding software updates for these devices – we want to make sure that everyone knows that Rogers has been pushing hard to ensure the best possible outcome for all customers who have purchased an HTC Dream and Magic. Although we previously announced that we did not plan an upgrade to either device, we have reevaluated based on Rogers request and agreed to move forward.

First, we will be implementing an update for the 1.5 OS to both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic in the upcoming weeks. These will offer a number of benefits for these devices, including bringing the HTC Sense experience to the HTC Magic, although the OS version will remain 1.5.

By mid-year, HTC will issue an upgrade to Android 2.1, including the highly
acclaimed HTC Sense experience for the HTC Magic.

However, due to certain limitations on the HTC Dream, the software path for the HTC Dream will not be developed beyond the next Android 1.5 update.