從內容看起來, HTC似乎就是這麼打算, 一般HTC並不放出RUU 這個RUU的標記是release而非test, 所以應該不是什麼測試或搶鮮版 再加上下載前的聲明裡的問與答~ --- Is this the official update for HTC Desire to Gingerbread? Yes, this is the official update for HTC Desire to Gingerbread.
Will this release remove the ability to send SMS / MMS like in the disclaimer? Only certain regions, specifically the ones listed below, will have some functionality removed. For the majority of regions, there is no impact to your SMS / MMS functionality.
Why is this only for developers? Due to the complicated nature of the update we suggest only expert users proceed. We have provided the update in as user friendly way as possible and also included the instructions in the download file but we were unable to provide the update by our usual over the air method.
When can I download the upgrade for my phone? You can still access the download at http://developer.htc.com for the upgrade for your phone, unless you are in the regions listed below.
Will HTC issue an over the air (FOTA) for HTC Desire update to Gingerbread? No, this downloadable RUU is the official update to your phone. The update required that we conserve space by removing customizations and wallpapers, we had to release the update as a downloadable update. --- 應該可以解讀為, 因為這個更新移除了一些原有的內容而促使必須要用自行下載RUU的方式 我認為沒有OTA的最大原因是為了爭取空間而捨去的電信商軟體 一但用主動的方式, OTA, 來進行更新, 那便是直接得罪全球有合作的電信商 然而採取在開發者網站提供RUU, 並聲明這是提供給開發者使用的, 就簡單的避開這個問題 讓使用者自行決定是不是要更新, 滿足使用者的需求; 也不與電信商起衝突, 維持良好的合作關係 最重要的是, 這個結果, 讓一般使用者得到夢寐以求的無電信商軟體版本!!