DrDeath

Dated today on the HTC website: ROM Upgrade for HTC Hero (H3G), ROM version:2.73.771.73 (H3G)

What H3G stands for? 3G+HSDPA?
Anyway, here is the link ROM Upgrade for HTC Hero (H3G)

jimbobmcginty

Could be the Hutchison 3G (marketed as Three UK, Ireland, Italia and so on) issue of the Hero.

DrDeath

Yes, probably thats it. Too bad, I hoped for 2.1 update

LABRAT

just had a go at downloading it... after inutting my s/n i get the message " sorry not sutable for your device"

im running a factory unlocked unbranded hero in the uk. and the last rom update (the 2.73 bla bla) downloaded and worked fine..

any ideas?

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LABRAT

oh im on 3 but its not a 3 handset.. whats all that about then?

jimbobmcginty

It might be for Heroes supplied by 3, rather than just an unbranded Hero running on the 3 network.

LABRAT

ye i think your correct it seems to be the 3 version of the rom update i allready have..

theres a link to it on the three site as well.

n0v

Could you please put the link here as I cannot find it.

cheers

n0v

LABRAT

You need to log into your 3 acount online and its under the download bit.. sorry I'm at work now..

andy d

HTC UK have released a new Rom upgrade today

andy d

Sorry false alarm its for 3 only.

skimminstones

where? i cant find it on the site?

edit:- nevermind then

Last edited by skimminstones; 01-08-2010 at 06:59 AM.

zhezhan

It's not 2.1... just in case you thought that

G8D

Pulled right from twitter.

There is a software update for the Hero on 3 in the UK today. As always, keep me posted on how the update goes. ROM Upgrade for HTC Hero (H3G)

What confuses me is: Why would HTC release another 1.5 ROM(I think) when we are expecting 2.x relatively soon?
Unless we won't be seeing 2.x any time soon.

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Carl C

if it is an update and it's still for 1.5 than it's mostly a maintenance update to fix bugs etc. possibly preparing the hero for a 2.x update

Caspa

just checked the link and its the 2.73 update, so one would assume that the 3 Hero's were running on the previous and is therefore being brought up to speed with the rest... this would most likely have been on the roadmap from the start for 3...

Slug

Threads merged to keep things tidy....

3 came late to the Hero party, so this is them catching up to Orange, T-mobile and the generic unlocked handsets. Who knows, this may mean that the 2.1 update is just around the corner now that all the official carriers are on an equal footing?

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quantumrand

Looks like a Taiwan region version number.

DexKen

I'm on 3 UK went to the download site, as mentioned it's v:2.73.771.73. Checked my phone and it has v:2.73.771.62 CL#80033 release-keys.

Before I grab this is UK europe 1 or 2?

EDIT: Doh!! God I'm thick sometimes, it's just a download location

Last edited by DexKen; 01-08-2010 at 08:38 PM.

Russ.htchero

From what I recall its the same as the one that was for the orange network posted nearly 2 weeks ago.

I do beleive this to be bug fix and general platform stability update.

I wait with baited breath for 2.1...

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graemefaulkner

I have a hero on three, my last phone was an n95 with three and they have always been a bit slower than the rest with firmware updates.

I haven't done a firmware update on my hero before so have a couple of questions.

I dont mind losing data as its on a memory card, what i am bothered about is loosing my applications, does the market remember what i had installed so i can just go through my downloads list and reinstall?

Also do any of you use any backup application for settings?

Last edited by graemefaulkner; 01-14-2010 at 07:39 AM.

linalan0804

Hi,

From your post, it seems you have upgraded ROM to v:2.73.771.73. Because I want to upgrade it as well. Just wonder it still keep original 3 UK's functions, like Skype for 3 etc after upgraded? Or anything should be noticed? Many thanks for your sharing. Look forward to hearing from you!

memphis9489

The readme file for this update says that it will delete all data on your phone. It suggests that you back it up first.

First of all, does that mean it's going to delete all the apps and contacts on the phonebook?

Secondly, if it does delete it, how would you back that up? I guess you could always painstakingingly go back and download all your apps. But backing up all your phone numbers????

DexKen

It keeps all 3UK settings, wipes everything else (contacts/apps/etc...) but as long as your contacts are synced with google once you login to your google account at reboot all your contacts are synced back to the phone. The market also keeps a list of your purchased apps so you can redownload them.

The first time you launch market it should also list the free apps you downloaded (well it did for me) I downloaded some of them but when I went back to the markets later the ones I didn't re-download were gone, so I'd advise making a list of the free apps you have before upgrading or back them up with Astro.

linalan0804

Many thanks for your quick reply.
Is that right a Java icon added after upgrading to the latest ROM? any benefit you advise? Cheers!

Danny159

Only thing is I dont want to update the ROM and have to install all my data again, when 2.x is coming out soon....

memphis9489

1. My phonebook is quite different than my Google contacts. I have many phone numbers stored on my phone that are nowhere to be found on Google. I don't want to lose my entire phonebook. How can avoid this?

2. I don't recall the Market keeping track of which apps I've downloaded. In fact, many of the apps I've downloaded previously, quite accidentally, I've noticed have updates awaiting.

linalan0804

Why I didnt see any Java icon shown up after upgraded to 2.73.771.73?
Anyone can help?

Manzrif

Is it not dated 8th Jan?

Just realised this an old thread -.-

Last edited by Manzrif; 03-28-2010 at 04:28 PM.

DexKen

1. Before updating you can convert the non google contacts to google contacts and they will synced to your account

2. The fact the market is showing you that there are updates available means it IS keeping track of your apps. Apps don't auto update, market tells you if there is an update available and offers you the choice of whether to update or not.

If you have apps you don't use on your phone (accidental downloads) it's probably best To uninstall them.

DexKen

I have no information on this, where did you hear that the update added a Java app?

As far as I can tell the update is a minor bug fix release