I just got off of the phone with people over at sprint and they assured me that the sprint hero would have an update to 1.6 some time next week. Maybe there is a chnace that this update will fix many of the current problems with the hero
Sprint customer service reps are notorious for being misinformed. Don't get me wrong, I hope they were right this time. But I don't take anything seriously from them as far as future offerings. I'd listen to HTC as far as 1.6 updates are concerned more than I would Sprint.
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Which is more or less what I expected them to do after the announcement that Google had brought out the Eclair. Indicating that 2.0 was just around the corner. It just makes more sense to skip over 1.6 and get right to work on 2.0 Had timeframes between the release of the two been greater, I believe there would have been a 1.6 release for the HeroWell I belive you were right i just got off the phone with HTC North America Tech Support, and he told me that the Hero will not recieve the 1.6 donut rom update ever, but instead will skip to the next available rom update some time next year. He said the hero will definitely get an update, but like I said it will not be until some time next year.
But thats the thing. It really DOESNT make sense to work on 1.6 anymore. Not to say that an update wouldnt be nice, but why continue to work on something thats soon to be obsolete?Only if they offer OTA updates. I don't think there's any consensus on this right now. I'm fine either way tbh, but OTA is easier.
Just as it was pointed out, the Hero isn't the only phone HTC supports so I just hope that something is released soon. I think it makes sense to roll out 1.6 with fixes for the messenger, headset, and other issues that are plaguing users.
Just my 0.02
HTC does take care of the bug fixes. Peep was a fine example of just such a case.I'm not saying that getting 2.0 out wouldn't be priority over 1.6, but I think the first priority is taking care of the initial bugs. If they can push out a 2.0 update in the next 30-60 days then I say great go for 2.0.
I'm not saying that getting 2.0 out wouldn't be priority over 1.6, but I think the first priority is taking care of the initial bugs. If they can push out a 2.0 update in the next 30-60 days then I say great go for 2.0.
*IF* the Moto Droid ships with 2.0, its going to be stock android. Has Google even turned 2.0 loose yet? I dont believe they have. They could be waiting for the Droid to launch to do so. Honestly I dont know. Either way, I suspect its going to take some time to integrate Sense into 2.0. I wouldnt expect to see that happen until sometime next year.With all said you all have peep yesterday I believe on peep they stated an update would not be soon...I hope to get right to 2.0..verizon will have next month....pray we do to
There are work arounds for the clock widgets. Have you tried any of them?If they can roll out patches, great. I'm doing fine so far though to be honest. I avoid the Messaging app and doing text much anyway. Really the biggest annoyance for me is the clock issue. I'd like to use some of their clocks, but they display the wrong time
I will say that I'm keeping an eye on Verizon's Droid offerings. Should be interesting.
*IF* the Moto Droid ships with 2.0, its going to be stock android. Has Google even turned 2.0 loose yet? I dont believe they have. They could be waiting for the Droid to launch to do so. Honestly I dont know. Either way, I suspect its going to take some time to integrate Sense into 2.0. I wouldnt expect to see that happen until sometime next year.
2.0 is rumored to be on the droid....but this is rumor.....I was wrong to refer as if fact....My "Opinion" is that Htc will follow suit if Droiddoes so shall htc....But I am not that well versed with Sense so my hopes and dreams my be crushed.....
And if Pdragon wouldnt have said it, I would have. Sprint reps (most of them anyways) cant be trusted as a reliable source of information for anything.
Welcome back Chris.. Where have you been hiding lately?sadface edaze.
btw yeah i does make sense to skip 1.6 and to get straight to 2.0 because they obviousl have to tweak it for sense ui =/
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