Hi,
Seeing as I'm upgraded to a Desire I'm going to sell my Hero. I'd like to remove the root and recovery image, and install the official HTC firmware.
What's the best way of doing this?
Thanks
Just install an RUU on the phone.
Regards,
Dave
I'd leave root on it. You open yourself up to a bigger market. For example, if I were looking to buy a Hero, and eBay had one that was rooted and one that wasn't, I'd sure be buying the rooted one.
kendong2
There is no need to talk to other members that way, please clean up the language and respect other members.
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I just bought hero and i am delighted with it
I heard that new ROM version is much better than the old one (i have 1.76.405.6)
What is new in newer version, and can i just download RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoD river.exe and flash it with that or i must be careful with something?
For the most part, the newer version is just a significant speed bump to the original.
Rather than applying an RUU update, I'd be more inclined to apply a custom recovery image and one of Modacos ROMs.
Regards,
Dave
It also has scandinavian language support
If i want to applay RUU update, that will automaticly install ROM on my hero? (like on Touch HD)
Why would you rather applay a custom recovery image and one of Modacos ROMs, and how to do that? My hero is new and i dont want to do something wrong or bad..
To do what is not written in front of you is living...........
solarbird said:
Why would you rather applay a custom recovery image and one of Modacos ROMs, and how to do that? My hero is new and i dont want to do something wrong or bad..
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If you don't know why, you probably shouldn't be on these forums!
Seriously though - read some threads and do some research.
Regards,
Dave
The official RUU update will apply the update automatically. If you're not sure about applying a custom ROM then the official one is worth installing. Installing a custom ROM will require a couple of extra steps though.
Asd foxmeister says, read, read read.
Ok, thx for replay and help
haha! I met a guy today at my phone market in the same boat as you I offered to give him my Hero with the newest update and 500RMB to have his and he wouldn't bite. Fortunately my vendor loves me and she is now looking for another hero with the 1.76 ROM for me
There is nothing wrong with the updated phone. In fact it works great. You just need to decide what is best for you.
Hi all,
I was wondering for a while now, I followed the Unlckr guide on how to root my HTC Hero, but I didn't really get when the rooting stopped and the cooked ROM began.
So, breaking it down: -
What is the Cyanogen Recovery Image for? Is that just so we can enable the custom ROMs?
Putting in the new ROM, does that then mean my phone is then rooted? If I put in another Stock ROM (as I still haven't found a Donut update for Hero anywhere yet), will it be unrooted again?
What does Rooted mean anyway?
Many thanks if you can answer any or all these questions, I'm eager to know what I actually did
Take it no one knows or cares to clarify?
You might have better luck if you post this in the Q&A section. However, I reckon you'll find the answers you're looking for if you use the search.
Hello community. I just purchased the 3.5mm myTouch and can't decide if I should attempt to root it (just learn the term two days ago). After reading tutorials, I feel that I could do it without bricking the device, but I still have some doubts. For example, if I root my phone, would I still have access to the apps that came pre-loaded with it and also to the android market? Tethering would be the main reason for me to root, but what would be the easiest to use rom for it? I've never had a smartphone before, and I really only wanted this one for quick internet queries and checking my email; that said, is it better for me to root?
Forgot to ask. Is there some website dedicated to HTC Magic running ROMs?
Hi,
You can root it for thethering but you can only use the stock system you already have or the one from the Fender, AFAIK. Other ROMs won't work properly (touchscreen issue).
Here is some reading about this and here is a Rooted Fender Edition ROM by Cursordroid. I hope it'll help
Thank you for the info. From what I read, I think I will rather wait for the people developing to finish working their magic before I try to root my phone. I am honestly at a loss with all the technicalities of it and do not want to do something I will regret.
Hi,
I just bought a HTC hero just today and i notice that i dont have android app store but i have something called SlideME how do i get android app store on my htc hero and also my phone has 1.5 firmware version and i want to know how i can update ? to the latest ?
please help me thank you
Hi, The app store you refers to are called "Market" in Android. When the upgrade is ready for your country depends. Heard Scandinavian countries, Russia and a few others will get the upgrade at 2nd April.
Why doesnt my htc hero not have android market !
Hi,
I just want to know is it normal to not have android market on my htc hero ? because i don't have android market on my phone instead i have SlideME And my phone is from Asia does it still get any update ? thank you
Hi,This is the same thing which happened to me. I live in the usa. I bought a Unlocked hero, without Market. But with Slideme. What you have to do,in order to get the market app, is to flash your phone,with another generic ROM that has market. Or you can Root the HEro and Update it with a Custom ROM.My hero is unlocked,I have flashed it numerous times with different types of ROM,it does not effect the unlock,But I would recommend updating the radio,if it is not already
To: Starscrean
Hey Starscrean did you flash your phone to the generic htc hero ROM ? Because i want the generic htc hero ROM if you did can you tell me how to flash my phone or where you got your information from. and can you tell me what "updating the radio" mean
Because that would be helpful thank you
xda forums have a long list of instructions on how to flash the rom. You should need to root ur phone first. Go under the q&a and android development in the forum under htc hero. The stickies are really useful. I think the the unlockr has a good guide how to root and flash a rom. Im am pretty new at this as well but i manage to come out ok..should be fine as long as you do your homework and NOT flash the wrong roms!!!
Hi,
I have bought a brand new HTC Wildfire and am awaiting for it to be delivered. It is on Vodafone (uk).
I would like to root my phone when i get it and would appreciate your time if you could help answer some questions i have.
1) If i root my phone can i revert back if i want to? by this i mean go back to the Vodafone default, sorry don't know what they call it, basically so it's back with Vodafones custom android or whatever it is they call it.
2) I guess i will loose everything on the phone like apps etc? can i backup everything before hand?
3) I would like Android 2.2 which i believe is the latest version, by rooting the phone how would i go about then updating to Android 2.2? would i just need to check for updates from the HTC website or something?
4) I here about all these custom roms, can someone explain what these custom roms are? are they modified versions of android or something?
5) If i am able to update to Android 2.2 does that mean i can install apps on the sd card to save the memory in the phone as this would really benefit me?
6) Do i need to root the phone to install Android 2.2 on it?
Maybe i don't need to root the phone to get Android 2.2, if not does anyone have a guide on how i can do this please?
Thanks for any help and sorry if these questions have been answered before.
I did read the UnRevoked Guide which has explained things a bit and sounds the easiest way and red all the replies to.
Thanks
MR
1) Yes. You do this by finding the relevant RUU on the internet and then flashing it to your phone.
2) Rooting does not make you lose any of your apps, it just gives you more access to your phone in a way. When you install a custom ROM you can use a program like Titanium Backup to backup all your apps. Also you make a Nandroid backup of your phone that you can recover in case something goes wrong.
3) Over the air (OTA) updates of Android 2.2 will be coming before Christmas it is thought so if that is all you want you could wait. There are a few different 2.2 based ROMs available on this forum if you look through the threads. This thread lists the different ROMs with links to each thread and there are some links to guides as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822181
4) The custom ROMs are community modified versions of Android that provide something different to the stock ROM. Some of them have HTC Sense, some of them are the standard Android interface. Which one you choose all depends on what you want out of your phone. See the link above for more info.
5) Yes a feature of Android 2.2 is apps2SD. This is available in the custom ROMs.
6) If you don't want to root your phone then you can wait for the OTA update of 2.2 from Vodafone. If you don't want to wait then you will have to root your phone.
I believe those answers to your questions are correct although you could be better waiting for a more experienced member to reply. I suggest you read as much as you can about rooting and installing custom ROMs so you can make sure you are making the right decision and that you know what you are doing.
You need to be aware that rooting your phone will void your warranty.
Hi,
Thanks for replying, this has really helped answering my questions
Thanks
MR