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My hero doesn't show a firmware update available

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i had the same problem as you...

apparently the latest update, 1.56.651.2 won't work with your current software build of 1.22.651.1. you actually have to first install 1.29.651.1.

i originally had software version: 1.22.651.1 and was not getting the option to download the new firmware.

i followed this "fix" and first installed software version: 1.29.651.1 from the guys over at xda using the rom update utility (ruu). the link to that thread and executable is here: Link to Stock HTC Hero ROM - xda-developers

launch the executable and READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. if all goes well, the RUU will take about 10 mins.

after that, i was able to get the latest software version 1.56.651.2 over the air. that update took about 10 minutes to complete.

*** you beat me to it! ***
 
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i had the same problem as you...

apparently the latest update, 1.56.651.2 won't work with your current software build of 1.22.651.1. you actually have to first install 1.29.651.1.

i originally had software version: 1.22.651.1 and was not getting the option to download the new firmware.

i followed this "fix" and first installed software version: 1.29.651.1 from the guys over at xda using the rom update utility (ruu). the link to that thread and executable is here: Link to Stock HTC Hero ROM - xda-developers

launch the executable and READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. if all goes well, the RUU will take about 10 mins.

after that, i was able to get the latest software version 1.56.651.2 over the air. that update took about 10 minutes to complete.

*** you beat me to it! ***

LOL...maybe a detail HOW TO should be created and pinned to help everyone.
:D
 
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i had the same problem as you...

apparently the latest update, 1.56.651.2 won't work with your current software build of 1.22.651.1. you actually have to first install 1.29.651.1.

i originally had software version: 1.22.651.1 and was not getting the option to download the new firmware.

i followed this "fix" and first installed software version: 1.29.651.1 from the guys over at xda using the rom update utility (ruu). the link to that thread and executable is here: Link to Stock HTC Hero ROM - xda-developers

launch the executable and READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. if all goes well, the RUU will take about 10 mins.

after that, i was able to get the latest software version 1.56.651.2 over the air. that update took about 10 minutes to complete.

*** you beat me to it! ***

Hi all,

My software version is 1.29.651.1, yet I am unable to get the firmware update. Can any one help?I have a rooted Hero with modaco rom. Does that make a difference?

Thanks!
 
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Hi all,

My software version is 1.29.651.1, yet I am unable to get the firmware update. Can any one help?I have a rooted Hero with modaco rom. Does that make a difference?

Thanks!

I believe you have to un-root it, flash original image, update, re-root and re-flash the Rom you want to use. Sorry to simplify it, but I think that is the process. you can't update the modded ROM, hope that helps. If you need the original rom its available at XDA, for instructions I'm sure its here too...

Happy Trails
:)
 
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