Official GSM Hero 2.1 Thread

[mrothe]

I've got an Orange branded hero running the 2.73.61.66 and I spoke to an Orange store employee on Sunday and another today and both told me that the update has been available from the HTC website since Friday and that it could be installed via HTC sync.
Just after this one of them admitted that they didn't really get told anything about the updates.
This is all made more irritating by the fact that I have to borrow a windows laptop to run HTC sync since they have no mac/linux support yet.

 

[lluisanunez]

Today I got an update of software from HTC, I guess this was the pre-ROM 1.5 because after rebooting everything was the same, I checked Settings > about phone, the firmare version is still 1.5, and build number is 2.73.405.93
There's a new setting "System software update" where I can select "scheduled check". And there is a new service running in background called "HTC checkin service".

I'm in Spain with Vodafone but my Hero is unlocked.

 

[Nybras]

I've got an Orange branded hero running the 2.73.61.66 and I spoke to an Orange store employee on Sunday and another today and both told me that the update has been available from the HTC website since Friday and that it could be installed via HTC sync.

Which isnt true right? I tried to download it from there and it tells me my phone doesnt need the download when i type the serial number in

 

[Vulpes]

Which isnt true right? I tried to download it from there and it tells me my phone doesnt need the download when i type the serial number in

I'd like to see the proof of this too!?

 

[Slug]

I spoke to an Orange store employee on Sunday and another today and both told me that the update has been available from the HTC website since Friday and that it could be installed via HTC sync.

If so then it's bloomin' well hidden, as the only Orange ROM upgrades available for the Hero from HTC UK are 2.73.61.5 and 2.73.61.66.

 

[android604]

fml still nothing... is this going to improve my reception in any way? i doubt it but i think its just telus' crappy HSPA network.. anyone else had a problem with dropped calls on this network?

 

[dannyg777]

fml still nothing... is this going to improve my reception in any way? i doubt it but i think its just telus' crappy HSPA network.. anyone else had a problem with dropped calls on this network?

well, that's what i used to think also, i'm on my third hero for unrelated problems, but all three had random dropped calls plus very erratic reception.
I gave up, convinced telus to scrap my remaining 30 months and bought an iphone 3gs for the new contract price, i've had it for 2 weeks, i get full bars basically everywhere, including inside, not one dropped call either, i upgraded to os 4 yesterday and she's still smooth runnin.

I would think the radio in the hero is suspect, and that a firmware plus radio software upgrade would probably do the trick.

i'm thinking of selling the Hero, any takers, its unlocked.

 

[scsj-uk]

I sent a email yesterday to HTC asking about the 2.1 update for the HTC Hero.

Reply...

Hi Steven,

Thank you for your email. The Android 2.1 Update is currently being pushed out to all Hero devices; it is in the process of your phone receiving the update. You will initially receive a small update on your phone which will then be followed shortly by the full update for you phone. Your device is searching for the update automatically so when prompted there is an update available in your notification bar please download the update. If you choose to ignore it for the time being to do it when you get home for example it could take up to 14 days for your phone to get the update again.

Thanks for contacting HTC. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Best regards,
Chris O HTC

.................

I have a HTC Hero on 3uk. I unbranded my phone and as soon as it restarted i got the prompt to download the first part of this upgrade.

 

[jshow]

hi all

i have read all these posts and was wondering my hero was originally on orange but i had it unlocked so i could use it on o2 but have not received the update even aftertryin the date push.

any ideas what i need to do or infact how i do it??

 

[aggrodoc]

Called up Orange UK today- the lady on the phone had no clue about the update, she seemed a bit surprised when I asked her about update to 2.1
obviously she had no clue what I was talking about. Hardly suprises me. this sums up ORANGE for me.

 

[MR_COATES]

hi all

i have read all these posts and was wondering my hero was originally on orange but i had it unlocked so i could use it on o2 but have not received the update even aftertryin the date push.

any ideas what i need to do or infact how i do it??

What is your current build number? (without the CL release keys).



Your handset will almost certainly require the Orange ROM but it shouldn't matter which network you're on as the software comes from HTC's servers.

 

[Stratosphere]

I personally think a phone like the Hero should come with Full Bluetooth capabilities as standard. It`s like a laptop without a USB port.. (sorry that`s the only analogy I could think of right now)

Or a really new tablet 'puter without USB, SD, camera ... sheesh no-one would do that

 

[mrdagz]

I know we are all are still talking about 2.1 and most of us have assumed that 2.2 will never happen but i have just seen this artical saying that a 2.2 upgade will be coming to the HTC Magic.

HTC Magic to Receive Android 2.2 According to SFR | Android Phone Fans

as the Magic is older than the Hero maybe we will get a 2.2 update!

 

[Nybras]

I know we are all are still talking about 2.1 and most of us have assumed that 2.2 will never happen but i have just seen this artical saying that a 2.2 upgade will be coming to the HTC Magic.

HTC Magic to Receive Android 2.2 According to SFR | Android Phone Fans

as the Magic is older than the Hero maybe we will get a 2.2 update!

I did start a new thread on this matter but no one seemed bothered

 

[SchOX]

I'd like 2.2, but atm I'm just hoping hTC gives us 2.1 this year. We'll see, but I'll not be holding my breath... ;-)

 

[dannywooly]

Sorry Guys i am out of here, heading over to the Desire forum, it arrived today and it is bladdy fantastic. So responsive and the screen is lovely. I now have 2.1 so good luck to all.

(I would get the Desire it's just easier)

 

[amnesia]

Sorry Guys i am out of here, heading over to the Desire forum, it arrived today and it is bladdy fantastic. So responsive and the screen is lovely. I now have 2.1 so good luck to all.

(I would get the Desire it's just easier)

LOL - I was thinking the same thing myself earlier this morning...

 

[MR_COATES]

(I would get the Desire it's just easier)

That's probably music to HTC's ears.

 

[capuman]

I'd like to see the proof of this too!?

Here you go, a screenshot with proof (i just removed my serial number frmo the screenshot though).



Im using Orange in Spain, and my build number is: 2.73.61.5 so i guess i dont need this pre-update crap...

On another note...my beautiful white Hero now looks kinda orange and grey!..i definitely wont be buying a white HTC phone ever again! id still stick with HTC though..i love my Hero If i never get the update its not the end of the world..id love to! but its not the end. Id eventually get a custom rom or simply upgrade my phone once i get board of it, by which time there will be even high versions of android.

 

[RedSkies]

That's probably music to HTC's ears.

Exactly!

Seriously, do people think HTC are having a board meeting in Taiwan right now discussing the ways of stemming the tide of customers upgrading their phones for the second time in a matter of months?

 

[LilDali]

Hello,

I received the update notification on my Hero and when I selected to update it started the process but then I got this message:

Build: Cyanogen Mod v1.4 + JF
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: No signature (218 files)
E: Verification failed
Installation aborted

I bought my Hero used so now I think the person who had it before rooted the phone at one point.

Does anyone have an idea of what I could do to get the new pre-update?

Current Build 2.73.405.5

Thanks

 

[zukini]

I personally think a phone like the Hero should come with Full Bluetooth capabilities as standard. It`s like a laptop without a USB port.. (sorry that`s the only analogy I could think of right now)

Like an Ipad then!

 

[Nybras]

anyone heard anything new for Orange users yet? the wait is asolutely killing me now, im starting to pull my hair out!

 

[Mickydoos]

Like an Ipad then!

Haha, good one. Both reinforcing an anology AND highlighting yet another thing wrong with an apple product

 

[1ceb0x]

I've just installed Villain 10.3. In just 1 hour i was good to go and installing apps & configuring my homescreens.

This is the best day of my hero's life . I'll bet 10 bucks that if he had hands he will give me a hug right now LOL!