This weekend, all lucky European Desire users will receive a over-the-air update to Android 2.2 Froyo. Only non-carrier specific phones will be receiving the update. Sorry to all those Desire users who are locked into a carrier. HTC states that they are testing carrier specific versions of Android 2.2 will be releasing in the coming weeks. If you are a lucky non-carrier specific user expect to see this update in the coming weekend/week. This update is highly anticipated and a exciting upgrade for any Android user. Along with this update users will be receiving a slew of new features. Some of these features include: 720p video mode, iTunes sync for updating your music, HTC's new App Share first seen on the Wildfire, improved multi-language keyboard, and HTC enhanced caller ID. Users of the HTC Desire will receive notification when they can download the update through over-the-air when their Desire automatically checks for software updates. Updating to the new Android 2.2 operating system will not delete user content. Due to the sheer size of the update it is advised that users use a Wi-Fi connection to download. Enjoy FroYo! Full press release after the break.

The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including the complete set of Android 2.2 features, the update will contain a few special additions of our own through the latest iteration of HTC Sense. The update will provide 720p video capture, HTC’s App Share widget, as well as our enhanced HTC Caller ID, and improved multi-language keyboard. Also, through the update, HTC Sync will allow HTC Desire users to sync their music with iTunes.

HTC Desire users will be notified that the over-the-air update is available to download when their phone automatically checks for software updates. The update won’t delete any of the phone’s content. However, due to the size of the update, we would advise using a WiFi connection to download it wherever possible to avoid additional data charges.

This update will initially roll out to unlocked HTC Desire handsets. Operator specific versions of the update are undergoing testing and we expect to make them available in several weeks’ time.