Official GSM Hero 2.1 Thread

Zedinc · Jun 17, 2010

amnesia said:
Still want to know why mine has upgraded to the Greece/Ireland version... I have noticed that in Set Locale in Settings I have English (United Kingdom) and English (Ireland) showing. Don't know why both are showing.

Might try emailing HTC to ask... they might be getting sick on my emails though.

Go ahead, I'm wondering why I don't get a Nordic version when I should.

charliemollyryan · Jun 17, 2010

hi!

i got a software update yesterday, so firmware should follow in couple days??

on Meteor, dublin...

also , got swype today, its deadly!!

Vulpes · Jun 17, 2010

Slug said:
It's posted on the UK support site, so I think it goes without saying that 2.73.405.93 will apply unless your device is one of the other two localised versions.

Got it now, thanks

Still no update here though (Orange)

amnesia · Jun 17, 2010

Zedinc said:
Go ahead, I'm wondering why I don't get a Nordic version when I should.

Email sent - will update when I get a reply...

mrdagz · Jun 17, 2010

ticho said:
Get it from http://liveimage.htc.com/OTA_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.93-2.73.405.5_release7sd65upagwzkrpms.zip, extract the file recovery.img from it and flash that using Recovery Flasher (or is the original name Flashrec? It's one or the other.)
Or if you made a backup of the original bootloader when installing the custom one, you can use that one.

Thanking you very much

i got it to work.

I also got this back from HTC

Thank you for contacting us. About the problem that you have mentioned t us, I can gladly help you wit that: HTC will soon be releasing the Android

mrdagz · Jun 17, 2010

charliemollyryan said:
hi!

i got a software update yesterday, so firmware should follow in couple days??

on Meteor, dublin...

also , got swype today, its deadly!!

I think it will be 2 weeks yesterday before the 2.1 ROM is avalible to download.

but as there is now and update button pressing in once a day is not going to hurt.

amnesia · Jun 17, 2010

amnesia said:
Email sent - will update when I get a reply...

htc said:
Hello Dan Yes the update is still due for June. At the moment this could be normal as the update roles out, after the full update if you still see a difference in Locale the email us back so we can investigate this further. Thanks for contacting HTC. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again. Best Wishes Phil C HTC

Didn't actually answer my question about the locale, but did confirm that the full upgrade is due THIS MONTH. Only a few more days to wait then... two weeks and we'll be into July.

Daniel.

PS - why do people who don't know me abbreviate my name when I always sign my name in full ??!! :mad:

Slug · Jun 17, 2010

amnesia said:
Still want to know why mine has upgraded to the Greece/Ireland version...

What was the previous build number?

ticho · Jun 17, 2010

amnesia said:
PS - why do people who don't know me abbreviate my name when I always sign my name in full ??!!

Because internet communities such as this one tend to be rather informal? But point taken, from now on, I will refer to you as Mr. Daniel, just to be on the safe side.

ToeCutter · Jun 17, 2010

Slug said:
It's posted on the UK support site, so I think it goes without saying that 2.73.405.93 will apply unless your device is one of the other two localised versions.

Are you saying that I should download and install this? I'm on Orange and I have build number 2.73.61.66. If I do have to download and install this update, should I backup stuff like apps etc.? My music and pictures are all backed up to my PC and stuff like contacts etc. is backed up to Lookout.

ticho · Jun 17, 2010

ToeCutter said:
Are you saying that I should download and install this? I'm on Orange and I have build number 2.73.61.66.

Only if your phone offers it you (after setting the phone time in the future). If not, I don't think it's a good idea, even though we now have an exact URL for it.

ToeCutter said:
If I do have to download and install this update, should I backup stuff like apps etc.? My music and pictures are all backed up to my PC and stuff like contacts etc. is backed up to Lookout.

No, no need to back anything up. It only updates the bootloader (or "recovery", as some call it) image, few of the applications, and installs new OTA certificates.

amnesia · Jun 17, 2010

Slug said:
What was the previous build number?

2.73.405.5 I think - it was the latest firmware update available on the HTC support site.

brenogalvao · Jun 17, 2010

Is it a confirmed fact that the full eclair update will also come "over the air"?

Randy · Jun 17, 2010

I`m on Orange.. nothing yet. :thinking:

ToeCutter · Jun 17, 2010

ticho said:
Only if your phone offers it you (after setting the phone time in the future). If not, I don't think it's a good idea, even though we now have an exact URL for it.

No, no need to back anything up. It only updates the bootloader (or "recovery", as some call it) image, few of the applications, and installs new OTA certificates.

Brilliant. Thanks. I'll try the date change thing.

Dave.L · Jun 17, 2010

Hi guys

I have am on orange as well, didn't bother updating to ROM 2.73.61.66 and still have 2.73.61.5

I have been in contact with HTC and they have said

"Hi, All Heros will receive the update. For the record, Devices that have been tampered with, Hacked or Rooted are experiencing issues with the update. The bottom line is I cannot give you a date that you will receive the update. As you can imagine there are a lot of HTC Heros waiting for the updates and there are implications for such a load/demand on the HTC Server. Orange may however be able to provide you with more information. Thank you for your email. With good wishes, Sam B HTC"

For the record they do seem to be very quick at replying.

I have tried the date thing far too often, and each time nothing. Will keep trying!

Enragedtrebor · Jun 17, 2010

Just spoken to 3 they have no clue about this update!!

Nigredo · Jun 17, 2010

Dave.L said:
For the record, Devices that have been tampered with, Hacked or Rooted are experiencing issues with the update.

Well, that's disturbing... even though I went back to RUU 1.5 from root :thinking:

stanoc · Jun 17, 2010

Does anybody know whether build 2.73.116.61 (bought from T-mobile Slovakia) is eligible for the latest update? Thanks!

Nigredo · Jun 17, 2010

Is there anyone who shifted from root to stock and received the update?

Enragedtrebor · Jun 17, 2010

In our commitment to providing you with the best user experience, we are pushing out a new firmware update to your HTC Hero with the ROM version 2.73.405.5.

StevenChap · Jun 17, 2010

yeah im on orange too and nothing yet

ticho · Jun 17, 2010

Nigredo said:
Is there anyone who shifted from root to stock and received the update?

If it matters, I had a rooted stock, and after restoring the original bootloader image, the update applied flawlessly.

Slug · Jun 17, 2010

Slug said:
What was the previous build number?

amnesia said:
2.73.405.5 I think - it was the latest firmware update available on the HTC support site.

That is a WWE version, so logic says you should have received .93. Strange indeed.

Manzrif · Jun 17, 2010

Enragedtrebor said:
Just spoken to 3 they have no clue about this update!!

I emailed Three yesterday.

They just rang me now and said that they have received the update from HTC and are just testing it with compatibility (3 branding etc) and will be releasing it over the air soon. (they did not give a date), they said keep an eye on the three website or you may get a text from 3 once available.

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