Hello All,
This is my first post at Android Forums- it looks like a really helpful community so I'm hoping someone could take a few minutes to answer some questions that I have about my HTC Hero (T-Mobile G2). I only got the device yesterday and after many hours of playing, can't figure out the answers to these questions.
1. Is it possible to uninstall the default applications that come with the phone? eg. Peep, Stocks, Footprints. I will never use these applications so, ideally, would like them gone. I know how to uninstall applications I have personally installed from the marketplace but not default ones.
2. Is is possible to send a blanket text message to everyone in my address book? As the phone is new, I would like to send the same message to all my contacts, notifying them of the number change. Apart from typing each persons name manually, I can't find a way to do this (maybe it's not possible?)
3. I'm having problems with the 'Messages' widget on my homescreen. It doesn't actually take me to my messages! It takes me to the last screen I was using. For example, if I make a call, the next time I tap 'Messages' it takes me to the call ended screen. Is this a known software issue, because it's really annoying! Interestingly, it doesn't happen all the time.
4. My phone seems to be experiencing some of the slowdown that the initial reviews were talking about. I thought it would be helpful to post details of the current software versions on the phone so maybe someone could let me know. If it is out of date, is anyone able to explain how to easily update to the latest version?
Firmware Version: 1.5
Kernel Version: 2.6.27-0078c992
Build Number: 2.73.110.26 CL#69351
Software Version: 1.0.0.A6288
Sorry for launching into all these questions in my first post, but would really appreciate the help. Apart from these issues, the device is amazing. Certainly more customisable than an iPhone!
Many thanks.
Si
This is my first post at Android Forums- it looks like a really helpful community so I'm hoping someone could take a few minutes to answer some questions that I have about my HTC Hero (T-Mobile G2). I only got the device yesterday and after many hours of playing, can't figure out the answers to these questions.
1. Is it possible to uninstall the default applications that come with the phone? eg. Peep, Stocks, Footprints. I will never use these applications so, ideally, would like them gone. I know how to uninstall applications I have personally installed from the marketplace but not default ones.
2. Is is possible to send a blanket text message to everyone in my address book? As the phone is new, I would like to send the same message to all my contacts, notifying them of the number change. Apart from typing each persons name manually, I can't find a way to do this (maybe it's not possible?)
3. I'm having problems with the 'Messages' widget on my homescreen. It doesn't actually take me to my messages! It takes me to the last screen I was using. For example, if I make a call, the next time I tap 'Messages' it takes me to the call ended screen. Is this a known software issue, because it's really annoying! Interestingly, it doesn't happen all the time.
4. My phone seems to be experiencing some of the slowdown that the initial reviews were talking about. I thought it would be helpful to post details of the current software versions on the phone so maybe someone could let me know. If it is out of date, is anyone able to explain how to easily update to the latest version?
Firmware Version: 1.5
Kernel Version: 2.6.27-0078c992
Build Number: 2.73.110.26 CL#69351
Software Version: 1.0.0.A6288
Sorry for launching into all these questions in my first post, but would really appreciate the help. Apart from these issues, the device is amazing. Certainly more customisable than an iPhone!
Many thanks.
Si