Orange ROM

ldn-j · February 4th, 2010, 07:39 AM

I have searched but can't find anything. Does anyone know what the Orange ROM upgrade does that is on the HTC site today ?

TIA

MF1 · February 4th, 2010, 07:47 AM

Me too, cannot find any information. I'm hoping this gives me the latest Android system with google maps turn by turn directions :-)

ldn-j · February 4th, 2010, 07:48 AM

Sadly at work so will have to wait till tonight to install it ...

TheBrit · February 4th, 2010, 07:52 AM

A bug fix no doubt. It'll not be 2.1.

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 08:31 AM

I have to wait until tonight too, well annoying. Wonder what its all about

Slug · February 4th, 2010, 08:47 AM

Someone elsewhere has already pulled it apart and determined that it's merely a 2.73.61.66 revision.

andy d · February 4th, 2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slug

Someone elsewhere has already pulled it apart and determined that it's merely a 2.73.61.66 revision.

What does that mean exactly.

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Just a bug fix?

So does this mean bad news for a 2.1 ROM, if they think they cant wait to just add this to a 2.1? Pointing to them not being anywhere near ready for a 2.1 release?

andy d · February 4th, 2010, 09:15 AM

To be honest Ive got to the point of believing it when i see it.

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 10:20 AM

There is no ROM update for Orange on the HTC site, if there was one earlier it's been removed

Al

harlequin1963 · February 4th, 2010, 10:24 AM

ROM upgrade for HTC Hero (Orange)

But it tells me my serial number is invalid.

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 10:26 AM

That is really really weird because when I looked a few minutes ago it wasn't there!

I wonder what it is and whether its worth installing?

Eh someone want to go first?

Al

Randy · February 4th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Is this worth downloading... what bugs does it fix exactly. As far as I can see there aren`t any.

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 11:53 AM

I don't see the point either Randy, I mean if 2.1 is just around the corner(fingers crossed)it would mean backing up twice and reinstalling twice.

If it is "just" a bug fix then why isn't there a non Orange ROM?

Confused as ever!
Al

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 12:35 PM

I wondered if it might have gone, so i downloaded it earlier today. Strange that there was no correspondance from HTC, I'm sure they would have told us via Twitter, but nothing...

What if it is 2.1, but they didn't mean to put it up? I will install in a couple of hours. I can promise there will be tears, but of happiness? i'm not sure yet...

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks lekky, I don't know how to back up yet so I didn't fancy going through all the pain just for a bug fix.

I await your report will baited breath

Cheers Al

Caspa · February 4th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Just downloading it now... Cable is at home though so will have to do the update when I get home from the office... Will report any findings when done... Unless Lekky gets to it first!

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 02:19 PM

Is it wrong that I'm incredibly excited about this?

Al

Caspa · February 4th, 2010, 02:23 PM

Probably, but we wont hold it against you mate!

Bloody slow downloading! Only done 20mb of 103mb and reckons another 26 minutes left!

Wanna get it done and then jump on the tube!

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Seen reports that people have updated and seen no difference. Pretty annoying, home in 40 mins will decide what to do then :/

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 02:49 PM

lekky is there an official word from HTC? I couldn't find anything from their site or their Twitter page.

Al

Malgiliath · February 4th, 2010, 03:08 PM

Having just read this post and looking at the list of operating systems I think I will give it a miss atm as there is no support for W7

mez · February 4th, 2010, 03:46 PM

official word from orange....

Quote:

ROM upgrade for the HTC Hero
An updated ROM is now available to download. It doesn't include any new features or programs but does provide improved handset performance.

Installed HTC Sync on your PC to allow your phone to connect to it. You'll download and run the update on the PC which will then pass it on to the Hero through a USB cable.
If you don't have HTC Sync installed then click here .
Written down the serial number of your device. You can find it by removing the battery to reveal a white patch with text on it in the format S/N: HTxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or S/N: SZxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Backed up or saved all of your data to another location (you can store it on your PC using HTC Sync), as everything in your handset will be wiped once the new ROM is installed.

Confirmed that this software upgrade is a newer version than the one currently installed on your phone. If it's the same version (and your phone is operating normally), you don't need to reinstall.
To check the version installed on your phone, press Home > Menu > Settings > About phone > Build number and note the Build number. If it reads 2.73.61.5 then you're up to date.

Removed your memory card from the handset.

Checked that the battery has a minimum of 50% capacity. To check tap Home > Menu > Settings > About phone > Status > Battery level.

Connected your phone to your PC using a USB cable. The PC must recognise your phone. You will see a sync icon in the taskbar once the phone has been connected.

Disabled Standby and Hibernation mode on your PC.

Closed all running applications on the PC (except HTC sync).

Disabled the Screen unlock pattern on the handset if you have it setup: press Home > Menu > Settings > Security and uncheck Require pattern.

thought i'd check for what it says on orange...

link to orange website describing the ROM.....
Help and technical support

my build number already says 2.73.61.5 146733 <-- does this mean i dont need to update?

alinver · February 4th, 2010, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the info mez.

If anything it'll give me a bit of practice backing up and restoring ect before the big update and Flash 11 turns up

Al

Fontburn78 · February 4th, 2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alinver

Thanks for the info mez.

If anything it'll give me a bit of practice backing up and restoring etc

Just as a bit of a noob question and probably been asked loads but what is the best way to backup and restore a none rooted stock orange hero.

I've been backing up with wavesecure in the past few weeks and then using astro to backup the apps to sd.

Personally I cant understand why HTC release a rom and no way to backup and restore. I'm all aware that I dont have to upgrade but come on...

Anyway first post and all that - pleasure to be on board the android boat.

andy d · February 4th, 2010, 04:11 PM

my build number already says 2.73.61.5 146733 <-- does this mean i don't need to update?

Mine says the same and Ive not upgraded my phone since the orange upgrade last year ?

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 04:25 PM

So a faster hero then? I'm still undecided!

Slug · February 4th, 2010, 04:27 PM

If you're currently running 2.73.61.5 then I wouldn't bother upgrading to .66. I suspect it's merely to bring Orange handsets into line with the latest generic ROM, and also the recent H3G update, both of which are .66 releases. I wouldn't be surprised to see a T-Mobile one appear in the next week or two also.

mez · February 4th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fontburn78

Just as a bit of a noob question and probably been asked loads but what is the best way to backup and restore

Hey. i dont really backup any of my settings but contacts and calendar are backup in gmail google accounts if thats what you have setup. how are your contacts saved on the phone? if you have a quick search on this forum theres lots of ways to backup from apps to just not bothering and letting the google syncdo it for you. i dont bother backing up ... but thats just me.

have a forum search and see whats best for you.

Caspa · February 4th, 2010, 04:43 PM

Think that Orange information is in relation to the original upgrade.

ldn-j · February 4th, 2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlequin1963

ROM upgrade for HTC Hero (Orange)

But it tells me my serial number is invalid.

The serial no. is actually the one on the phone not the battery

mez · February 4th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspa

Think that Orange information is in relation to the original upgrade.

i think your right... so much for my ingenuity.

anyone updated yet?

Caspa · February 4th, 2010, 05:26 PM

just updated... only thing noticed so far is a 3x3 people widget...

mez · February 4th, 2010, 05:35 PM

right mine just failed going the update. had to pull the battery.

just restarting thephone.

win 7 home pre 64 bit

right its failed twice now, usb error advising that its not connected

i'm loading up my windows xp machine

Caspa · February 4th, 2010, 05:54 PM

yeah worked fine on my xp...

was there a setting in Sound & Display called Animation ???

Basically to turn screen transition on or off... Sure I used to do it with Spare Parts...

ldn-j · February 4th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Great, HTC sync seems to have synched nothing & most of my apps aren't in My Dowloads ... glad I upgraded !

mez · February 4th, 2010, 06:08 PM

there really is a problem with win 7 and sync . the update worked first time on xp

build is now 2.73.61.66
new people widget 3x3
smstomailbox lite - missing from market and my last backup of it wont ork
sound settings hs another option "media volume" i dont reember if this was here last rom
landscape typing seems smoother but that could just be as its a claen installed rom with only a few apps on so far. well see in a few days

il update if i see more changes

G8D · February 4th, 2010, 06:19 PM

One could hope that it is essential preparation for the coming 2.1 update.

Doubt it though.

lekky · February 4th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caspa

yeah worked fine on my xp...

was there a setting in Sound & Display called Animation ???

Basically to turn screen transition on or off... Sure I used to do it with Spare Parts...

Yep, its not new :/

ldn-j · February 4th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Can't add beebplayer as a generic button now it seems, I have to add a channel eg. BBC 1.

That's annoying

Bunjiweb · February 4th, 2010, 06:48 PM

None of the things previously mentioned are new apart from the 3x3 people widget. I have been trawling for new info and have seen mentions of a radio update to 8.3 and some people reporting further speed increase and reliability of wi-fi and touch flo.

Until i see further evidence I won't be upgrading but I look forward to further comments from those who have talen the plunge.

Ben

Nav00 · February 4th, 2010, 07:17 PM

Updated, And speed seems abit faster, other than that everythings the same really, just a feeling as mentioned above that its an update to bring it in line with the 3 and T mobile Networks

andy d · February 5th, 2010, 03:37 AM

I think I shall wait for 2.1.
I really do think that HTC and Orange should inform its customers as to what it is we are updating.

ldn-j · February 5th, 2010, 04:02 AM

I have Wi-fi analyser & I don't know whether there are now more routers in flats near me but it seemed to be able to find loads last night, that didn't appear before. So better wi-fi ?

MF1 · February 5th, 2010, 05:39 AM

Completely agree, whats the point of going through the upgrade process which is very painful as it wipes your phone and you have start again. Granted you have backups to a level but never seems to be seemless when calling these back.

And why are HTC and Orange giving us no information on what the upgrade is actually for. My phone is on the last revision and works well. Pointless doing the upgrade!

Hurry up with 2.1!!!!!

alinver · February 5th, 2010, 05:42 AM

I don't think this looks good for any 2.1 update soon. Why bother bringing out a new ROM with a tiny change here and there when 2.1 is round the corner.

I hope I'm wrong but I get the feeling I'm not.

Al

lekky · February 5th, 2010, 06:04 AM

I think t mobile G2 touch phones have a check for updates option on their phone? Anyone wanna check if the orange hero has this after the update?

settings > about phone maybe :/

Also, can you check if copy-protected apps still show up in the market after the update. eg twidroid pro or papastacker

Capricorn20 · February 5th, 2010, 06:40 AM

Realistically are we going to get 2.1 on Orange? Not quite sure what it is that they are doing to it but whatever it is can't take this long... Would it be better to wipe the Orange build and whack on a standard HTC 2.1 build?

alinver · February 5th, 2010, 06:43 AM

I'm not sure it's that straightforwad Capricorn20. If 2.1 doesn't turn up soon I'll probably go down the rooting/custom ROM road. And by soon I mean a few months not a few weeks.

I still love my Hero with 1.5.

Al

peloquin · February 5th, 2010, 07:23 AM

Gonna update mine, good practice for the pending 2.1. If there is no sign of a 2.1 release I will root and use a custom rom in next few weeks.