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Hi guys after weeks of reading up on the hero i've just upgraded to a HTC hero on contract with orange.
I've been reading about this new software update thats been released, will my new hero that's being delivered tomorrow come with this pre-loaded and if not can i upload it myself without "rooting" the phone, I'm not hugely technically minded so think rooting is a bit beyond me
thanks in advance for your answers , i hope this hasnt been asked already.
John
yeah with regards to your query, it probably wont come with the update unless htc and orange are really on the ball(which may be the case) if not you can easily do it via the htc website and the process is easier than peeling an orange! which leaves both of us happy as im not to technically minded either.
I got my Hero last week on Orange (although through Dialaphone) and it was on the old ROM but as menov321 says, it's very easy to update through the HTC site.
so when i get the phone i just need to access the htc site using the browser on the phone then update it then???, sorry for the total noob questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go here and follow the instructions.
You'll need HTC Sync installed on the PC but that comes with the phone, or can be downloaded - but again, that's all in the instructions.
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Go here and follow the instructions.
You'll need HTC Sync installed on the PC but that comes with the phone, or can be downloaded - but again, that's all in the instructions.
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cheers mate
And you have the added bonus of not having to re-install any app you may have downloaded or Settings needing to be reset
Enjoy.
well i got my phone and after some initial trepidation getting used to navigation etc , i have to say i really like it, i was determined to update the rom before i started putting all my stuff on and i'm glad to say i succeeded.
Thanks again to everyone who offered me advice.
John
Hello all,
i've scoured this webpage for the past few days to try and make some sense of this phone!
i've just upgraded to the HD2 after nearly 2 years of iphone and finding the transition very hard!
i did read the "Questions & Answers" section but the obvious questions weren't there...probably as they're obvious and it's just me...
i know some of you will take offense from me asking questions, and if you do, please don't reply i'm after help, not a laugh
Why is the phone refered to as Leo? Is this the actual model of the phone rather than the HD2?
Why would you upgrade your ROM? What can these upgrades do?
The current ROM on my phone shows as 1.43.206.4 (70315) WWE and on the HTC website it shows as there is an available upgrade but upon entering my serial number it says this isnt applicable!
A few other things the facebook app doesnt work? Just stays on "Getting User ID.." and doesnt go past that and the Messenger application doesnt allow (or doesnt seem to) none hotmail or msn addresses!? for example, my email address is from a domain i own that is already set up on .passport and works fine on msn through the PC but not on the phone?!
Any help would much be appreciated and thanks in advance
b3nje said:
Hello all,
i've scoured this webpage for the past few days to try and make some sense of this phone!
i've just upgraded to the HD2 after nearly 2 years of iphone and finding the transition very hard!
i did read the "Questions & Answers" section but the obvious questions weren't there...probably as they're obvious and it's just me...
i know some of you will take offense from me asking questions, and if you do, please don't reply i'm after help, not a laugh
Why is the phone refered to as Leo? Is this the actual model of the phone rather than the HD2?
Why would you upgrade your ROM? What can these upgrades do?
The current ROM on my phone shows as 1.43.206.4 (70315) WWE and on the HTC website it shows as there is an available upgrade but upon entering my serial number it says this isnt applicable!
A few other things the facebook app doesnt work? Just stays on "Getting User ID.." and doesnt go past that and the Messenger application doesnt allow (or doesnt seem to) none hotmail or msn addresses!? for example, my email address is from a domain i own that is already set up on .passport and works fine on msn through the PC but not on the phone?!
Any help would much be appreciated and thanks in advance
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Hi mate, and welcome to the forum. I hope we can help your transition from your iPhone to a windows phone easier for you - they're very different beasts aren't they?
First off, the name Leo is the "codename" for the HD2. The original HD was called the "Blackstone" as well. We refer to it as the HD2, as that's what it's really called, but you can call it Leo if you like. I call mine Gemma, but that's a different story
The ROM is basically the core of the phone's software. Upgrading this is usually done to make a lot of small changes happen at once, rather than installing lots of niggly little hotfixes. ROMs are made available for different phone types at different times. By this, I mean that the ones currently on the HTC site are for unbranded phones. They may later include ROM upgrades from service providers. If your phone is T-Mobile, for example, then you can only use T-Mobile ROMs. (That's the official line, anyway. There is something called HSPL which allows you to put any ROM on your phone, regardless).
As far as your problems with Facebook and Windows Live go, I can't really comment as they've worked flawlessly for me. I do have a hotmail.com account though, which may well explain why Live worked so easily for me.
I'm sure others will come by to say hello and, hopefully, answer your questions some more.
If you've got any questions, do search first, and don't give up just because you haven't found results in the first 5 posts listed. This is a MASSIVE forum, and stuff does get lost easily. After that, ask away, and just ignore anyone (like me) who tells you to search first. Just tell us you already have in the original post and we won't have a leg to stand on
Good luck mate - I hope you enjoy it
I use googlemail and Live worked for me too with no problems....
Have you played with any of the settings on the phone since you got it?
Have you tried turning it off then back on? Maybe that will fix it.
spot on! cleared the majority of things up for me there!
yeah, they certainly are totally different phones! the iphone feels and looks dated after using the "leo" . The camera is the thing that stands out for me by far, i'm used to using dslr's and after getting the iphone, having to carry a normal compact due to the camera being so sh*t! hopefully i'll be able to get away with using just the phone!
my contract is with O2 and after speaking with their technical department about the little issues i have, i must say, they do not have a clue! the first person hadn't even heard of the phone!
i'll have a look into upgrading the ROM as the version i have seems to be quite out of date compared to the ones available now!
thanks again for the help, much appreciated!
hi pkchips,
i've deleted it and reinstalled it, but still not working - its been sat next to me for the past 20mins saying "Getting User ID.." but for some reason i can sync my contacts with phonebook from my address book but not log on to the application....strange!?
b3nje said:
spot on! cleared the majority of things up for me there!
yeah, they certainly are totally different phones! the iphone feels and looks dated after using the "leo" . The camera is the thing that stands out for me by far, i'm used to using dslr's and after getting the iphone, having to carry a normal compact due to the camera being so sh*t! hopefully i'll be able to get away with using just the phone!
my contract is with O2 and after speaking with their technical department about the little issues i have, i must say, they do not have a clue! the first person hadn't even heard of the phone!
i'll have a look into upgrading the ROM as the version i have seems to be quite out of date compared to the ones available now!
thanks again for the help, much appreciated!
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You're welcome mate.
I'd definitely recommend the ROM upgrade as 1.66 is really smooth and fast compared to 1.43 and 1.48, despite them being fast anyway! Just make sure to spend some time reading the stickied threads in the ROM forum. They've got all the information you need from noob to expert in there, so it's highly recommended reading before you do any flashing.
As far as the camera goes, there's a lot of differing opinions about that on here. Personally, I think it's great, but I don't expect to take shots that are as good as something like a DSLR. There's been some really good example and some really bad ones. I guess it's a taste thing, and how you take pics too, so good luck with that
Welcome,
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Hello all,
The current ROM on my phone shows as 1.43.206.4 (70315) WWE and on the HTC website it shows as there is an available upgrade but upon entering my serial number it says this isnt applicable!
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Id say this means you have a provider locked phone, Eg/ O2, TMobile, whatever. These phones are expected to be updated by the provider, so the serial wont work on the HTC website.
Sadly our providers tend to blow, so don't expect any updates all that quickly, however a little trick called HSPL will get around that. (Bit like jailbreaking an iphone, only different)
EDIT - scratch teh T Mobile stuff, since yr on O2!
i think the ability to control the focus from a tap of the finger is what does it for me
i'll do some more research now i've got a weekend in my favour and see how i get on!
ta
Re: camera...cover 3 quaters of the led flash with some electrical tape and it'll be fine...well it'll be slightly less blinding lol
harrow!
i've HSPL and updated my rom, everything seems sweeter and working fine, BUT , once i've taken a picture, the thumbnail in the gallary is ridiculously distorted and appears purple/pink! when i click the picture its absolutely fine though!
i've given up gun! its going back and i'm getting a 3gs!
i didnt want to go back to the iphone after my 3g as the 3gs isnt a big enough of a step up but the HD2 is slow, the keyboard is no where near as good as the iphone, the user interface of the iphone is much neater and simpler and i dont have to mess around with this rom radio hspl flash upgrade shizzle - i just plug my phone in, press a button and its jail broken
thanks for the help guys, just not too sure what you see in the phone besides the nice camera!
sorry, that sounded a bit rude!
i appreciated the help when i asked, many thanks - just a shame it didnt live up to my expectations after the raving reviews i read!
and i'm not sure i'm keeping it.
Crashes/locks up once a day. Pulling the battery is the only cure.
Opera crashed and I had to delete and re-install twice.
It looks glorious. The screen and animation is really amazing.
But the functionality is getting to me. I screen lock, and somehow hear clicking in my pocket. The browsing is tedious. Facebook app sucks. No "like" option. Trying to read replies to status updates is terrible.
Mail is not how I like it. Can I delete a bunch of messages at once? I can't see how...
If I return it, I have no idea what I would get...N1? BB Bold 9700?
My iPhone 2G was slow, with no VV, GPS, or 3G but I miss it.
I REALLY wanna like this phone. I kinda do... But I only have 5 days left to decide if I'm sticking with it.
Disclaimer: this is my 1st WinMo phone. I have no idea how to fix stuff or mod it to my liking. XDA forums seem way over my head.
Joe
i was almost on the same boat as you until i found some nice replacements apps and mods from the open market. if your phone begins to lag be sure to check your task manager. secondly, download a maintenance app called "free ram" from the open market. i use both daily. i also reboot my phone at least once a day to prevent lag. (basically every morning). i thought this was normal for all smartphone users.
also, download the facebook replacement app from the open market. it'll update your current facebook app to view and make replies.
secondly, do the same for google from the open market. it will add pinch to zoom features as well as google buzz. the latest update i believe is version 4.0 or higher.
hope some of this helps..
Also, you can disable HTC Sense in the homescreen. I just did it and my phone is beginning to make me very happy. This thing is blazing fast now.
i would recommend getting a custom ROM, but if you're using the T-Mobile US 1024 version be careful. i have never experinced lock-ups whatsoever for the last 3 months ive been using my phone
Am I the only one here? My HD2 NEVER crashed, hanged locked... got it from more than one month and it works perfectly and I use it for work, internet, games, mail, sms, mms and other stuff...
I'm starting to think that all people around here that start crying saying the HD2 is buggy maybe are a bunch on "LUSERS" that cry to their system administrator at work because "my computer is broken"...
bah...
never had a single problem with my wonderfull HTC HD2
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Am I the only one here? My HD2 NEVER crashed, hanged locked... got it from more than one month and it works perfectly and I use it for work, internet, games, mail, sms, mms and other stuff...
I'm starting to think that all people around here that start crying saying the HD2 is buggy maybe are a bunch on "LUSERS" that cry to their system administrator at work because "my computer is broken"...
bah...
never had a single problem with my wonderfull HTC HD2
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good for you.
appoggio said:
Am I the only one here? My HD2 NEVER crashed, hanged locked... got it from more than one month and it works perfectly and I use it for work, internet, games, mail, sms, mms and other stuff...
I'm starting to think that all people around here that start crying saying the HD2 is buggy maybe are a bunch on "LUSERS" that cry to their system administrator at work because "my computer is broken"...
bah...
never had a single problem with my wonderfull HTC HD2
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Way to engender community spirit LOL. MMV, milage may vary. The phone has been out for about 6 months now (except TMobile US), multiple production runs, with various stock and custom ROMS and versions of software running on them. Users range from people who have used and tweaked Windows Mobile devices for years to ex iPhone Users to those who have never needed to do more than insert a SIM card. With great power comes great responsibility and these devices have great power. Some people report no problems, some people report great problems, but some people use it as a telephone, others use it as a laptop replacement. As a member of this community I like to think that I help support users with less experience than myself. Yes, it can get frustrating sometimes when people don't RTFM or search the forum's before posting. It's frustrating when you see someone slagging off HTC and the HD2 because they didn't bother looking at the specifications or read reviews before buying. It is also obvious however that 6 months ago the original HD2 was buggy but successive ROMS and hotfixes have resolved most of the issues (again, milage may vary). Unfortunately those users who bought the device with contracts and are locked into their service providers cannot always get access to the latest stock ROMS so are forced to use custom ROMS (which can be daunting to some people) or put up with the issues.
Good luck to those who have never had a problem with their phone. For those of you that do have issues, I am sure that members of this forum will continue to try and help respond to any questions you have. Just please read your manual and search the forum before posting, mention your ROM version and remember that this forum is made up of many cultures and humour does not always translate. What might seem like funny to one person mighty appeare arrogant and aggressive to others (again, milage may vary).
I thought this was going to be a short post when I started, sorry.
I have seen many problems listed here as I started coming down here (from Rhodium and Wizard forums) BEFORE I got my device. While I was waiting for it to delivered I had already downloaded custom rom, hot fixes, spl, etc. I am OCD and have RFD (rom flashing disorder), so I wanted to be prepared. People really should be better consumers and read.....lots.
appoggio said:
Am I the only one here? My HD2 NEVER crashed, hanged locked... got it from more than one month and it works perfectly and I use it for work, internet, games, mail, sms, mms and other stuff...
I'm starting to think that all people around here that start crying saying the HD2 is buggy maybe are a bunch on "LUSERS" that cry to their system administrator at work because "my computer is broken"...
bah...
never had a single problem with my wonderfull HTC HD2
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Me too, had it since November. Absolutely love it.
Thanks for the advice. I use the task manager every couple of hours to close out programs. listen, I wanna love it. I really do. But the freezes and slow downs are frustrating.
Yes, I'm an iPhone user, but I'm not helpless. I just don't know anything, yet, about Windows Mobile. The HD2 hardware and HTC Sense attracted me to this phone.
Open Market? Is that different from the MARKETPLACE on my phone?
As far as deleting all mail, this is the 2nd instance where there were other options below the screen when selecting MENU. I just didn't scroll down...rookie mistake.
Thanks again. I'll keep at it with your suggestions.
Much appreciation for the constructive help here.
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Thanks for the advice. I use the task manager every couple of hours to close out programs. listen, I wanna love it. I really do. But the freezes and slow downs are frustrating.
Yes, I'm an iPhone user, but I'm not helpless. I just don't know anything, yet, about Windows Mobile. The HD2 hardware and HTC Sense attracted me to this phone.
Open Market? Is that different from the MARKETPLACE on my phone?
As far as deleting all mail, this is the 2nd instance where there were other options below the screen when selecting MENU. I just didn't scroll down...rookie mistake.
Thanks again. I'll keep at it with your suggestions.
Much appreciation for the constructive help here.
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Hi, Open Market is indeed different from Marketplace. It's an app (OMarket) for the http://www.freewarepocketpc.net site.
Regards.
If you can't get along with your HD2, get an HTC Desire (Nexus One). Almost the same as the HD2 hardware-wise, but much better software.
You get lots of *good* apps, like on your iPhone and you won't get all the lock ups and bugs.
(I know, there are lots of apps for WM as ell, but as has been said, they mostly suck, when compared to their iPhone/Android counterparts).
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and i'm not sure i'm keeping it.
Crashes/locks up once a day. Pulling the battery is the only cure.
Opera crashed and I had to delete and re-install twice.
It looks glorious. The screen and animation is really amazing.
But the functionality is getting to me. I screen lock, and somehow hear clicking in my pocket. The browsing is tedious. Facebook app sucks. No "like" option. Trying to read replies to status updates is terrible.
Mail is not how I like it. Can I delete a bunch of messages at once? I can't see how...
If I return it, I have no idea what I would get...N1? BB Bold 9700?
My iPhone 2G was slow, with no VV, GPS, or 3G but I miss it.
I REALLY wanna like this phone. I kinda do... But I only have 5 days left to decide if I'm sticking with it.
Disclaimer: this is my 1st WinMo phone. I have no idea how to fix stuff or mod it to my liking. XDA forums seem way over my head.
Joe
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If you can't get along with your HD2, get an HTC Desire (Nexus One).
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Just in case there is any confusion, the Nexus One and HTC Desire are not the same phone. The Nexus One is apparently nearly half a milimeter thinner than the Desire Slashgear has a comparison of both devices here: http://www.slashgear.com/htc-desire-vs-google-nexus-one-2074966/.
Hey guys,
I just found out that my HTC Peep isn't working anymore, I am getting the message account cannot have acces to twitter server.
After I did some googling and read about it on several other sites.
I found out that HTC actually has given a response:
http://twitter.com/htc
"We know that Peep/Friend Stream are not working for some, and we apologize. Please bear with us while our developers are investigating."
"Twitter is on the case! They are working on a fix for multiple mobile apps. Peep/Friend Stream should be back soon! http://ht.ly/2yiEq "
The overall explanation seems to be that it seems to have to do with the new safer access authorisation protocol....
(Oauth) that twitter is using sinds 31 august this year...
HTC is on the problem.. How long it will take...?? I can't give an answer.
Just received an email from Twitter, their are changing the way applications are logged on their servers. It can be we'll have soon the allow back Peep.
Hope so, it isn't very nice to have yet another problem, while there are still problems with the intermittend audio muting update...
We will wait and see of course...
I doubt it will be soon. I have come to realize more and more that HTC tech and support is a very lazy bunch. They're probably just sitting on it. Until a newer unit comes. And you'll be forced to upgrade. (Buy new unit.)
I've sent many complaints about the buggy Sense UI, several app problems, problems that the phone hangs ever few weeks which requires hard reset and losing all data. But they just sit on it. They do nothing about it, except ask you to bring your unit to service center for replacement. That's the only thing they know, for every single problem you bring up, replacement is the only offered solution.
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I doubt it will be soon. I have come to realize more and more that HTC tech and support is a very lazy bunch. They're probably just sitting on it. Until a newer unit comes. And you'll be forced to upgrade. (Buy new unit.)
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Maybe this is a marketing strategy. I don't think they are lazy but once the phone is on the market, they forget about it and start developing new ones. They launches so much models and so quickly but forgot about testing and support for older ones.
I don't think this is the key to success in business but, this is my impression about HTC for the last 2 years.
My 2 cents,
I can confirm that HTC Peep is working again since yesterday!
JHTCHD said:
I can confirm that HTC Peep is working again since yesterday!
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finally, YES!!
Thank God .. and the Developers ..
HTC Peep Not Working
HTC Peep is not working again. The message that i get is "Your account was forbidden to access the twitter server". This is quite bugging.. Please help me guys. I am using a HTC HD Mini.
Please search before using this old thread.
And read this thread for your an answer to your problem.
hi guys!
I've searched here and over the net but i havent found the answers...
i would like to use www.htcsense.com with my hd2 running rafdroid hd on it, but only for locking my phone, localisation and let it ringing.
I DONT want to sync contacts or my messanges.
so is there a way to have this worked like i want?
Also: htc will see the imei of the device, so can the recognize that i'm using an hd2 wich want to be a dhd? i would think that they can identify the device over the imei as an hd2...
i have guarantee on my hd2, so when i would need to send it to htc and flash back original windows, could the see that this phone got used with htcsense.com and then say that the phone is outside the guarantee because of flashing android?
thx so far...
PS: If any would have a working, secure and non ram eating free app for remoteley locking, localise and ringing the phone, please tell me theft aware cost 10€, f-secure anti theft isn't working and about wave secure you can read ver much bad posts...
Lookout Mobile Security is supposed to be good, it can be had for free from the Android market.
thx for your advise, but lookout can only lock the phone in the premium version wich has a feew per year...
i just want to have the chance to lock my phone and eventuelly locate it over sms or web, also if the sim gets changed (with sending the new number). not less, not more, i'm wondering that i can't find a app wich is providing exactley this.
htcsense.com looks for this soooooooo perfect, but as i can read all ove the web, it's not really working properly until now
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thx for your advise, but lookout can only lock the phone in the premium version wich has a feew per year...
i just want to have the chance to lock my phone and eventuelly locate it over sms or web, also if the sim gets changed (with sending the new number). not less, not more, i'm wondering that i can't find a app wich is providing exactley this.
htcsense.com looks for this soooooooo perfect, but as i can read all ove the web, it's not really working properly until now
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From memory you can use HTCSENSE.com on out HD2s. I used to use it until i switched to GB (No Sense = No HTCSense.com ). I think you can choose what to sync.
HTCSENSE.com and the 'Sense Clock' is the one thing that keeps dragging me back to FroYo
ok, it isnt so important anymore.
i decied to BUY the theft aware software..
OMFG! This piece of software is soooooooooo perfect and insane! i love it!
i can recommend everyone to test it!
PS: That i can use htcsense with the hd2 with an dhd image i knew allready, what keeps me asking, is if htc could realise that i am using the service with an hd2, especially if i would have a guarantee repair on the hd2
viper2097 said:
ok, it isnt so important anymore.
i decied to BUY the theft aware software..
OMFG! This piece of software is soooooooooo perfect and insane! i love it!
i can recommend everyone to test it!
PS: That i can use htcsense with the hd2 with an dhd image i knew allready, what keeps me asking, is if htc could realise that i am using the service with an hd2, especially if i would have a guarantee repair on the hd2
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HTC Sense
I've found only the HTC Stock Roms with all the HTC stuff bulit in will still allow you to use all the HTC extras. I'm using [26.MAY.11][ZIP][APP2SD][LEO512][LEO1024]CMYLXGOs Stock Desire HD[RUU1.84][RAF 1.9OC]
WernerW said:
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Yesterday we started a global -70% price promotion for "Theft Aware" http://www.theftaware.com
Great tool for a great price
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Hello, I really like theftaware but my HD2 doesn't send the sms when the sim changes or when I send the LOST command. I use Typhoon CM7 ROM.