My HTC MyTouch 3G is missing wi-fi as a feature!

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I just bought a new unlocked HTC MyTouch 3G from Newegg this past President's Day weekend, "contract free". The

specs list it as having Android OS v1.5:

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875502055&cm_re=mytouch_3g-_-75-502-055-_-Product

I intended to just use my existing T-Mobile prepaid account and just enjoy the phone using wi-fi. The problem is,

I cannot log into Google using the phone b/c I don't even see wi-fi as an option. One of the big reasons I bought

this phone was to use wi-fi to get my apps. I don't need 3G service.

Here's some screenshots:
http/img694.imageshack.us/i/11022615htcmytouch3gnow.jpg
http/img87.imageshack.us/i/11022616htcmytouch3gnow.jpg
http/img684.imageshack.us/i/11022617htcmytouch3gnow.jpg

So what can I do?

Can I "root" into Android OS v2.3? Would that give me wi-fi capability? If so, how would I go about doing that?

Looks like this article tells me where my problem starts:
"Android 2.2 to Bring Wi-Fi Hotspot Functionality"
http/www.maximumpc.com/article/news/android_22_bring_wifi_hotspot_functionality

HTC MyTouch 3G unlocked (white) w/ 3.5mm jack
prepaid wi-fi wifi

 

[pythiumpo123]

Heyy.. Have the same issue.. What did u do to make this right?
I am unable to log in as well, please advice!