Hardware Requirements

• 1 GHz or higher processor clock speed recommended
• 512 MB of RAM or higher recommended
• 50 MB of available free hard disk space
• 1 USB Cable 2.0 is required

System Requirements Supported Operating Systems (PC)

• Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows Vista

If your system does not meet the above requirements or you are using Windows 7 or MAC operating system, please contact Rogers at 1-888-ROGERS-1, when prompted say “Wireless” and then “Technical Support”


Before you Begin

1. Allocate approximately 20 to 30 minutes
2. Disable Standby/Sleep Mode on your PC
3. Ensure that your Dream has a battery level of at least 50%
4. Make sure your laptop is connected to the power source or battery is at least 75% charged
5. Backup your personal data: All personal data (contacts, applications, photos, bookmarks, etc) stored on the device will be lost after the update process. There are also 3rd party applications on Android Market place to back up your applications and personal data.
6. Do not interrupt the ROM software update process
7. Turn off Debugging
   • Press Menu
   • Select Settings
   • Select Applications
   • Select Development
   • Uncheck USB debugging

DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE

1. Download the following software and save it to your PC.
   • HTC Sync
   • HTC Dream ROM Update Utility (RUU) (Accessed by entering a valid Rogers Dream SN number below)

INSTALLING HTC SYNC

1. Navigate to the folder where you unzip the HTC Sync
2. Double Click on the Install.exe file to install it to your PC
   • (Close all running programs and temporarily exit your anti-virus program when you install the HTC Sync)
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation
   • Select your language and press Ok
   • Click Next to continue
   • Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and press Next
   • Click Next to accept the default installation and press Next
   • Click Install to begin the installation
   • The wizard will take a few minutes to install software. Click Finish to complete

UPDATING THE DREAM SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All personal data (contacts, applications, photos, bookmarks, etc) will be deleted from the device during the update process. There are also 3rd party applications on Android Market place to back up your applications and personal data.

1. From your PC, launch HTC Sync
2. Connect you Dream device to your PC using the USB cable (if the phone is not connected to the PC there will be a sync failure)
3. On your phone, check Notifications on the status bar for the icon to confirm if HTC Sync recognizes the phone
4. On your PC, navigate to the folder where you saved the ROM Update Utility (RUU)
5. Double Click on the Install.exe file
6. On the Welcome Screen, read the message in the dialog box, check the acknowledgement box and then click Next to begin the ROM software update installation
   
7. On the next screen, read and complete the steps shown in the dialog box first and the select Next.
   
8. The following message will then be displayed, indicating that the utility is verifying and acquiring information about the device in preparation for the update process. Wait for this verification process to finish.
   
9. Information about the device, such as the current Image version will then be displayed. Click Update to proceed.
   
10. Below the device information, information about the new ROM software update will be displayed. Click Next to proceed.
    
11. A confirmation message will appear and will show the length of time it will take to copy the necessary files (including the radio image) to the device. Click Next to begin the update.
    
12. A progress bar will run through the screen during the update process. In the middle of the ROM software update process, the progress bar may stop running. This is normal, as the RUU is adjusting itself to complete the update process automatically.
    
13. When you see the screen below, the update is complete. Click Finish to exit the utility.
    
14. Your device will reboot. This will take a few minutes. Once the reboot is complete (indicated by displaying the Home screen), you can then configure your device for use.

Installation Instructions:
Hardware Requirements (PC)
1 GHz or higher processor clock speed recommended
512 MB of RAM or higher recommended
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
50 MB of available free hard disk space
USB 2.0 is required
 
Software Requirements - Supported Operating Systems (PC)
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2
Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
Microsoft Windows 7
 
Installation Instructions

1. Click Download below to download “HTC Sync™ 2.0.25” to your PC.
2. Double click on the “HTC Sync™ 2.0.25” file to install it on your PC following the onscreen prompts.
   • Note: The installation process can take up to several minutes to complete. It is recommended that you close all programs on your PC and temporarily exit your anti-virus program prior to starting the installation program and do not open any applications or files while the installation is in process.
3. Once the installation is complete, launch the HTC Sync™ software.
4. Connect your device to your PC using the USB data cable that came with the device.
   • If your device is not connected to the PC there will be a sync failure
5. Once connected, on your device, check Notifications on the status bar to confirm HTC Sync™ recognizes the device.
6. The first time you synchronize the device, the Synchronization Settings Wizard will start automatically to help you set up HTC Sync™ .
   • If the Synchronization Settings Wizard does not start, click Synchronize Now on the HTC Sync™ screen to launch the Wizard.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the HTC Sync™ configuration; once this is complete, the device will begin to sync.
   • After the first sync, to start syncing your device to your computer, pull down the notifications bar on the device and tap “Synchronize your device with Windows” to connect to the PC.

Download the HTC Sync User Guide

1. Hardware Requirements (PC)1 GHz or higher processor clock speed recommended512 MB of RAM or higher recommendedSuper VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor50 MB of available free hard disk spaceUSB 2.0 is required 
2. Software Requirements - Supported Operating Systems (PC)
   • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
   • Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2
   • Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2
   • Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
   • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Edition
   • Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
   • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
   • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition 
3. Installation Instructions
   1. Click Download below to download “HTCSync.exe” to your PC.
   2. Run “HTCSync.exe” to install it to your PC.(Suggestion: Please close all running programs and temporarily exit your anti-virus program when you install the HTC Sync)
   3. From your PC, launch HTC Sync, and use the USB cable to connect your phone to the PC (if the phone is not connected to the PC there will be a sync failure).
   4. On your phone, check Notifications on the status bar for the icon to confirm if HTC Sync recognizes the phone.
   5. The first time you synchronize the phone, the Synchronization Settings Wizard will start automatically to help you set up HTC Sync. (If the Synchronization Settings Wizard does not start, click Synchronize Now on the HTC Sync screen.)After the first time, to start syncing your phone to your computer, pull down the notifications bar on the phone and tap “Synchronize your phone with Windows” to connect to the PC.
   6. On your PC, Follow the instructions to finish the wizard.on the HTC Sync screen.  Warning!* The installation process takes up to several minutes. It is recommended that you close all programs on your PC prior to starting the installation program and do not open any applications or files while the installation is in process. View the User Guide for detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting instructions.