HTC Hero update to Android 2.1 pegged for mid-March
By Chris Ziegler posted Feb 9th 2010 5:35PM
We've known for ages that HTC's been working on yanking its custom-skinned Hero off of Cupcake's rusty frame, but so far, the only way to drop Android 2.0 or 2.1 on your phone has been to cheat, root, and load a custom or leaked ROM in place of the official first-party firmware. If you're too straightedge for that, though, keep the faith -- your binary isn't too far off. PR released today indicates that we can expect the Hero to get an Android 2.1 update with Sense in "mid March" according to HTC's Benelux team, and it'll feature a new Friend Stream widget that aggregates user updates across services (presumably a nod to Blur), tweaked Exchange support, and a handful of other goodies. This isn't necessarily indicative of when Hero versions in other regions (Sprint's version, for instance) will pick it up, but it's a solid start.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/htc-hero-update-to-android-2-1-pegged-for-mid-march/
blah wtf!!!. Its good dont get me wrong but still sketch on the sprint update
Ugh, I'm sick of waiting. T-Mobile here I come.
And thats from HTC. So we can expect an additional wait time from Sprint doing their crappy app tweaks. Maybe they will finally get Sprint tv working.
This isn't necessarily indicative of when Hero versions in other regions (Sprint's version, for instance) will pick it up, but it's a solid start.
I heard from an HTC rep that for Sprint it will be Feb 22.
knx2 said:
This isn't necessarily indicative of when Hero versions in other regions (Sprint's version, for instance) will pick it up, but it's a solid start.
I heard from an HTC rep that for Sprint it will be Feb 22.
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Along the same lines...If sprint were to post their update after the HTC official drop does that matter? Can't this be flashed directly to our phones (with out the sprint apps obviously)?
ljmeli said:
Along the same lines...If sprint were to post their update after the HTC official drop does that matter? Can't this be flashed directly to our phones (with out the sprint apps obviously)?
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I think Sprint has to handle getting their network settings configured, so the Hero knows what to connect to.
I just talk to an HTC rep today and they said the same thing.
I sure hope it comes soon since the Droid is getting theirs this week according to this website
http://www.facebook.com/motorola?v=feed&story_fbid=294428153158&ref=mf
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I think Sprint has to handle getting their network settings configured, so the Hero knows what to connect to.
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this!!!! i think this is whats taking all the time
So if what the HTC reps told the two above posters is correct (not holding my breath), would it be better to go ahead and go with HTC's 2.1 or wait until one of our devs cooks one up?
By the way that this forum is looking we should have a pretty good looking 2.1 here pretty soon anyway. Just wondering.
Gregalous said:
So if what the HTC reps told the two above posters is correct (not holding my breath), would it be better to go ahead and go with HTC's 2.1 or wait until one of our devs cooks one up?
By the way that this forum is looking we should have a pretty good looking 2.1 here pretty soon anyway. Just wondering.
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As soon as the HTC update drops, our devs will have it re-released for rooted users.. Probably within a day.
In short, if it drops, I'd wait at least 24 hours prior to installing the authentic version, because it'll close the loophole you used to root in the first place.
will we be able to go back?
Say we flash the rom the day it comes out...im dieing to try it... will we be able to use the recovery tools to unflash or will it somehow kill our recovery tools?
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Say we flash the rom the day it comes out...im dieing to try it... will we be able to use the recovery tools to unflash or will it somehow kill our recovery tools?
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From my experience with the PSP, DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PHONE! Give it a few days to make sure root is still possible or doable.
I'd wait until a dev cooks up a rooted version so you don't lose root.
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I'd wait until a dev cooks up a rooted version so you don't lose root.
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+1
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Here's an official build of 2.1 WITH SENSE running on a GSM Hero. Cool to see what we'll have to look forward to.
Video: HTC Sense on Android 2.1 enable pinch-to-zoom on home screen
I would rather wait for a custom Rom running 2.1 then use Sprints 2.1 Rom
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Here's an official build of 2.1 WITH SENSE running on a GSM Hero. Cool to see what we'll have to look forward to.
Video: HTC Sense on Android 2.1 enable pinch-to-zoom on home screen
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acYDNlMYAaI
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acYDNlMYAaI
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Link fails: some CGI kid on a trike
EPIC on the march update but I want it now but who doesnt? I know I cant wait to un&*^& my market for my gmail account since i upped to a 2.0 AOSP rom signed in and went back to 1.5 forgetting about that from my android-vogue days and how it basically upgrades your market account then some apps purely wont be able to be found until you go back to that ver.
Some people are getting the 2.1 update from Verizon; Anyone got it yet?? I think it would be possible to grab the code for the camera, etc. and get it to work for us hero users!
http://www.androidcentral.com/droid-eris-users-getting-21-ota-update
fireboy6275 said:
Some people are getting the 2.1 update from Verizon; Anyone got it yet?? I think it would be possible to grab the code for the camera, etc. and get it to work for us hero users!
http://www.androidcentral.com/droid-eris-users-getting-21-ota-update
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Already posted.
Somebody all ready beat you to it.
Thread started last night.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=634743
2.1 ready just go on settings sistem update and download i am doing now good news !!!! for real...
andrei67 said:
2.1 ready just go on settings sistem update and download i am doing now good news !!!! for real...
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As i said, and I'll say it again..
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE IF YOU NEED ROOT IN A FUTURE!
Why???!
I am one of those crazy ones who does not care about root. I did it once, and removed it. Call me crazy.
Installing now ...
PS what I mean, most people on this board would know this, and will have read your other posts about the subject.
On top, I am sure some genius will hack this one also and we can root it. It will just take a while longer.
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2.1 ready just go on settings sistem update and download i am doing now good news !!!! for real...
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Slowpoke.jpg
Sent from my HTC Hero
andrei67 said:
2.1 ready just go on settings sistem update and download i am doing now good news !!!! for real...
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You didn't see other threads?
can u pls tell me...is it available for Orenge uk also?????
jh71 said:
I am one of those crazy ones who does not care about root. I did it once, and removed it. Call me crazy.
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Oh I tell you, I was crazy once... didn't care about the root. Just wanted Android 2.1. I wanted it now. But then, in a moment of enlightenment, I listened to shadow_fi. And when HTC announced that there will be no further updates past 2.1 to Hero (at least CDMA, but I guess it applies to every other Hero), it was obvious that we shall not go down that evil OTA path... and so I flashed VillainROM 10.3.2 and hence my Hero will live happily ever after.
Just spoke with HTC Support and they said Orange and 3 OTA is delayed but by how much they would not say
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I am one of those crazy ones who does not care about root. I did it once, and removed it. Call me crazy.
Installing now ...
PS what I mean, most people on this board would know this, and will have read your other posts about the subject.
On top, I am sure some genius will hack this one also and we can root it. It will just take a while longer.
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That is becoming less and less likely with more people moving to other devices, if you flash this 2.1 chances are you will never be able to try new things like a froyo release
There is already a thread ** Official 2.1 UK UPDATE Thread ** .
Keep posts in the same area regards to this update then everyone can find it.
I noticed that the Aria froyo Liberated ROM is 2.2, and the CM6 ROM is 2.2.1.
I have been having an issue with the phone rebooting when disconnecting bluetooth. The web site for the app states that the issue has been confirmed in Android 2.2 and has been resolved in Android 2.2.1. They state that they are working on a solution (update for the app) for 2.2 users, but that was several weeks ago.
Do I need to flash to CM6 to obtain 2.2.1, or is there a Liberated update to 2.2.1 floating around somewhere?
Out of curiosity, what does 2.2.1 add?
Thanks in advance, and I hope this is posted in the correct forum this time!
Bob in Northern NJ
It adds the ability to read other peoples minds!
From what I have read on other forums, no one really knows.
jbizz said:
It adds the ability to read other peoples minds!
From what I have read on other forums, no one really knows.
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LOL! Now that's funny! I should've mentioned that the app that causes reboot when bluetooth is disconnected is Vlingo. It is their website that mentions confirmation of the problem in 2.2, and resolution of the problem in 2.2.1
anyone received word on that yet? been to themikmik but havent seen anything, cant wait for that because the ones out right now are hogs and cant wait till he slims them down!
Go to themikmik.com to find out all the latest news for mikmik roms.... I havent head of anything lately i think he's up to something