Android enthusiast using HTC’s Dream on Rogers wireless network may be able to smile again. After the unfortunate news that due to hardware limitations HTC’s Dream could not be updated to Android software version 1.6, Rogers announcing that all Dream users are eligible to a free upgrade to a Magic handset.
This one time limited offer is as follows:
– Current Rogers customers who activated a new Rogers HTC Dream through Dec. 31, 2009 – either through upgrade or a new activation – may upgrade that device to an HTC Magic for a limited time.
– Upgrades must be done through Customer Care (1-888-Rogers1) or through Rogers.com (existing 3yr data plan required for online upgrades, instructions below). This special upgrade offer does not apply at retail.
– This limited-time upgrade is available between January 12 and January 26 only.
– The $79 upgrade cost of the device, plus the $35 administration fee are being waived. Customers who choose to take advantage of this offer get a $599 phone for $0 with the renewal of a three-year term from the date of the upgrade (For most customers, this will represent a contract extension of seven months or less).
– The upgrade is completely optional. Customers who choose to can stick with their HTC Dreams and remain in their current contracts.
Despite this great offer, not all Dream users will be interested since the Magic lacks the physical keyboard of the Dream, but at least, Rogers is trying.
Related links
– Rogers Wireless Lets HTC Dream Users Upgrade to HTC Magic
