Orange ROM

[ldn-j]

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]

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]

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

 

[TheBrit]

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

 

[lekky]

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

 

[Slug]

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

 

[andy d]

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]

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]

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

 

[alinver]

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

Al

 

[harlequin1963]

ROM upgrade for HTC Hero (Orange)

But it tells me my serial number is invalid.

 

[alinver]

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]

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

 

[alinver]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Al

 

[Caspa]

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]

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

 

[alinver]

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

Al

 

[Malgiliath]

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]

official word from orange....

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]

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]

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.