Advantages of upgrading OS ?

conks · Jan 2, 2011

Hi,

I'm running a HTC Hero with Android 1.5.

I'm not sure what the advantages of upgrading to the latest OS would be as I'm happy with it, it runs well, and I'm worried that I may have to start all over again with the install?

Is there clear advantages for changing and upgrading the OS?

Thanks.

lordofthereef · Jan 2, 2011

Detailed Mega Review Of Android 2.1 On Our HTC Hero – Discover All The New Features (With Lots Of Screenshots) | Android News, Reviews, Applications, Games, Phones, Devices, Tips, Mods, Videos, Podcasts - Android Police

There is a decent review of 2.1 on the hero. TBH I wasn't around in the 1.5 days so I can;t give a truthful opinion, but with that hige a version leap I imagine there are some pretty big changes.

Xyro · Jan 2, 2011

I was using custom ROMS by then, but everybody seemed to say that the 2.1 OTA update didn't wipe their data.

Slug · Jan 2, 2011

conks said:
I'm not sure what the advantages of upgrading to the latest OS would be

The biggest advantage is not being left behind by app developers. There's nothing worse than knowing one of your favourite apps has received a major overhaul but not being able to update due to it no longer supporting the older OS version.

thisnameistaken · Jan 3, 2011

Also Google's turn-by-turn navigation came in v2.1, so if you want a pretty decent sat nav in your phone you should update it.

Voice search and voice commands are pretty cool too.

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