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HTC Hero - Éclair [2.1] Information

HTC HERO ECLAIR 2.1
written by MysteryHero
After the success of HTC Hero's debut, it is time that we are all getting ready to update our beloved device. HTC Hero will become one of the very first Android phones to power the new 2.1 Android firmware. HTC Hero has truely made it's debut unique through proudly presenting the features such as the new Sense UI from HTC, but you may be wondering what has actually changed in this new firmware update? So let's begin and take a exclusive preview on the upcoming features.
This post will be updated regulary and you can even re-post this article with my authors credit.
Futhurmore if you wished to contact me, please PM me via XDA-Developers Original topic at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5080445#post5080445
Please note that all this information is gathered from the Lox v1.4 rom which can be found at HTCpedia, information may change while the article develops.
Bluetooth submited by habibas
You may now send files to other phones but this is restricted to the type of file your media is.
Browser
The browser hasn't been updated alot, but there has been a few tweaks that make it easier to use. Firstly the navigation tab above is now attached to the top instead of overlaying the top page. This has solved the annoying google problem where you would not be able to select the navigation links under the overlay for example, On Google's homepage you couldn't select the mail/news/images link until the page fully loaded.
Another minor UI change is featured in the loading bar, the input url box will now feature a sparkling green bar which will fill up as the page loads, this has removed the thin green loading bar below the screen in 1.5.
One final change which will effect the HTC browser is that the Google search in landscape mode will now function correctly. That's right folks! no more bouncing keyboard.
It seems the Flash has been improved, don't hold my word on it but it seems like it's running Flash 10? The lite version before didn't let me load Imeem's flash player but it seems like it's running like a charm now, Youtube desktop version also worked. Maybe not at it's best but it works.
Google Navigation
Googles GPS has finally arrived onto HTC HERO. You will ofcourse need to hack the application if you're from United Kingdom (Which works with Lox 1.4) You need to install the Voice data/ Nav Launcher and ofcourse the Maps 3685 (?) build? (I opted for non-rotted apk)
Home
The highly rumoured Landscape Rosie has been introduced, you can now rotate your Hero sideways. The clock, application short cuts will be left intact, and usable. Although phone panel on the right is not finished, the icons aren't properly positioned, but this should be fixed by HTC in a more recent build.
You can now pinch zoom the home screen and be welcomed by an overview of the seven different states. You can tap a screen to quickly change state which may come handy if you don't want to slide through multiple states.
Icons
New icons are presented in the Application menu:
Google Talk
Youtube
Maps
Market
Call History
Calculator
(HTC icons seems to be unchanged)
Loading
While the device loads, there is now a new spinning spindle. It looks alot better even if it is a small touch but makes it very nice.
Market
Updated to the new market, you can now see top paid, top free or all. It's more organised and the usability has improved overall. Expect to see a more friendly version of Googles Market.
Settings
The new settings menu have been organised into more precised catergories. This change was seen on the Droid and will be in 2.1. You can navigate through the settings easier and will be able to select some new options.
Sync
RRS Reader is inbuilt and you can read RRS feeds without installing any applications. You can also sync to Flickr and Google. HTC has also newly added sync options for Plurk, Exchange Active sync and Htc Facebook (Revised?).
Text-To-Speech
Text-to-Speech added, Google Navigation anyone? Yepp Text-to-speech is the library that is used with Google Navigation. You can now type text and it'll speak it out. You can also change/install new languages.
Weather Animation
Weather Animation makes a return in this new firmware. The removed feature in the revised 1.5 rom disappointed alot of users but it's now made it's return. The animation effect is basically a home screen effect inwhich when you greeted with weather animations occuring on your home screen which occurs if it's raining/snowing/lightning etc. Eye candy.
Notification Bar
There is a new icon for SD card, this will be shown once a memory card is inserted/loading/removed.
(Recent) The background of the Notification pull down is transparent, you can see through the overlay.
Messages
The Messages application has now been slightly updated, the text is larger. Although the people application isn't correctly working for me, I'm unsure wither it's actually for the better or worse since the text was completely fine before. Let's hope the final smooth build will fix some of the small problems introduced in this update.
Wallpapers
You can now select Wallpapers from your Home Gallery which includes all the original wallpapers in the default Android Gallery + the ones you add. You can also choose the Rosie wallpapers which have been left intact.
One feature that seemed amissed was the missing option of choosing a Rosie wallpaper for your lock screen, well good news! You can now select a Rosie wallpaper with a few simple clicks.
Widgets
There seems to be a new option to get more HTC widgets in the widget panel. This could be updates to the current widgets in the future or new skins (clock) or brand new widgets like the power control.
There is a new power control widget that can be added to your home screen. This widget is basically a quick switch for turning on/off the following: WiFi, Bluetooth, Mobile, Sync. You can also switch different brightness levels through the last button. (Dimmest, Normal, Brightest)
Untouched submited by JBNAquatics
Music Application
Calender
Slightly Modified submited by JBNAquatics
The call settings now have a "Silent" and a "Speaker" button that you can press directly like the Sprint Hero
Gmail appearance has been slightly modified but there are no new features
Camera and Camcorder has a slightly new appearance modification to match Donuts, but no new features
Rings extended (app) finally works on this ROM
You can now choose to link which accounts you want (Google, Facebook, or both)
Ask a Question!
Ask a question if you are interested in a certain feature or function above. Ask anything! (Related to the Subject Topic)
Last updated @ 08:02 PM 6th December 2009

when will it be available for download?

blitz89 said:
when will it be available for download?
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the Lox ROM is already available, in fact you can download it at HTCpedia, but be warned as the ROM is not complete and it's not a final build. A more recent rom has been leaked by Kingklick but is only available for G1/Magic 32B.
Here is the link to Lox Rom 1.4: http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1417

Will the newer rom leave me with less usable memory on the device?
Pete

you forgot to mention the bluetooth has been enabled to send and recive files
but the type of the files are limited to the media only that's disappointing

Can you please explain what you mean by this??
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Weather Animation
* Weather Animation makes a return in this new firmware. The removed feature in the revised 1.5 rom disappointed alot of users but it's now made it's return. The animation effect is basically a home screen effect inwhich when you greeted with weather animations occuring on your home screen which occurs if it's raining/snowing/lightning etc. Eye candy.
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Is there now weather animation under the clock?? Or do you mean there is animation when you are using the weather application?
Thanks

NewYorkLaw said:
Will the newer rom leave me with less usable memory on the device?
Pete
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Yes, I believe I only had around 100mb when I first upgraded the firmware. However this might change as this is not the final build.
habibas said:
you forgot to mention the bluetooth has been enabled to send and recive files
but the type of the files are limited to the media only that's disappointing
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I will add that, thank you
bunt83 said:
Can you please explain what you mean by this??
"
Weather Animation
* Weather Animation makes a return in this new firmware. The removed feature in the revised 1.5 rom disappointed alot of users but it's now made it's return. The animation effect is basically a home screen effect inwhich when you greeted with weather animations occuring on your home screen which occurs if it's raining/snowing/lightning etc. Eye candy.
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Is there now weather animation under the clock?? Or do you mean there is animation when you are using the weather application?
Thanks
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I just fired up my nandroid build and saw that the widget on the home screen can reproduce the same weather animation, therefore I think it's just an option to switch the animations on and off. However, the clock widget isn't really working, therefore there still could be hope.

The Bluetooth and Browser sections are somewhat mixed.

Alright here's what I've gathered from the posts on HTCPedia and from my own user experiences:
-Rings extended (app) finally works on this ROM
-You can now choose to link which accounts you want (Google, Facebook, or both)
-Music player is left untouched
-Camera and camcorder are left untouched (they do not have the "new" 1.6 Donut look)
-Calendar is also left untouched
-Gmail has a different look to it but virtually untouched
-The call settings now have a "Silent" and a "Speaker" button that you can press directly like the Sprint Hero

WPA2 Enterprise
Are WPA2-Enterprise Certificates supported in 2.1? I am wondering, because it was already built into 1.5, but when hitting the button "add certificate" it wouldn't work (Settings > Wireless > WLAN > Advanced > Security Certificates). This was obviously a bug. Does this work now, or was it removed?

what about the rumours that eclair will support 262k colors, and enhance the onscreen colors of the hero from 65k to 262k. can anybody confirm that?
i can't imagine this happening, but still wanted to ask

JBNAquatics said:
Alright here's what I've gathered from the posts on HTCPedia and from my own user experiences:
-Rings extended (app) finally works on this ROM
-You can now choose to link which accounts you want (Google, Facebook, or both)
-Music player is left untouched
-Camera and camcorder are left untouched (they do not have the "new" 1.6 Donut look)
-Calendar is also left untouched
-Gmail has a different look to it but virtually untouched
-The call settings now have a "Silent" and a "Speaker" button that you can press directly like the Sprint Hero
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I will be adding your newly found experiences!
discostu105 said:
Are WPA2-Enterprise Certificates supported in 2.1? I am wondering, because it was already built into 1.5, but when hitting the button "add certificate" it wouldn't work (Settings > Wireless > WLAN > Advanced > Security Certificates). This was obviously a bug. Does this work now, or was it removed?
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They have removed this, or re-located it to somewhere else. I've tried finding it but no luck
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
what about the rumours that eclair will support 262k colors, and enhance the onscreen colors of the hero from 65k to 262k. can anybody confirm that?
i can't imagine this happening, but still wanted to ask
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I thought this was aimed specifically at XPERIA 10, but I've really not noticed other than the menu may seem a bit crisper than before.

Have they managed to fix the alarm in this buld?
There was a bug on the current build that stops the alarm from working correctly. You turn it on and the alarm goes off but it doesn't make a sound at all, or nothing happens when it is supposed to go off.

Official rom
Anyone have any information about when the official room with Android 2.1 wil be released?

naruc said:
Anyone have any information about when the official room with Android 2.1 wil be released?
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Yeah, my pet wombat said it would be by wed this week.

habibas said:
you forgot to mention the bluetooth has been enabled to send and recive files
but the type of the files are limited to the media only that's disappointing
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Any idea which files? I asume jpegs and mp3s would be fine? Although perhaps I shouldnt assume anything!
The one thing I would like to see is the HTC slide to answer when receiving a call that was present on the Touch Diamond - slide left to answer slide right to reject!

Hi guys,
little offtopic question of you don't mind..
Can someone PM me what the normal price is for HTC Hero?
I'm using Kaiser and before Herald. but will switch
Thanks...

will htc hero eclair update provide the option to switch to standard android apps.
in example i think the default android calendar looks much much better than the htc sense calendar since htcs version has no week view and no timelines on monthview.
Is this possible? Or did htc at least add timelines to their calendar app?

I want rubber-band effect on all scrollable pages, e.g. settings.

another question:
will the 2.1 update swipe the old device again, like the first HTC Hero update did?
So this means setting up the phone completely from scratch again? Or is this an update which will keep the current settings/apps and so on...im afraid this is not the case

[Widget] Moogly to-do widget needs testers

Hi everyone! Im the developer of Moogly, a simple but useful todo list widget that started as a project for Honeycomb. The pr is after the break.
There have been reports that it doesnt work properly on some devices! If someone could be so kind as to try the Lite version and if it doesnt stretch properly, send me some screenshots and log files!
You can also post issues at the main thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202211
Thanks in advance!
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MOOGLY
A simple but powerful to do list widget designed to be customized. Now with auto-hiding buttons!
Features:
★ Multiple independent, scrollable widgets
★ Quick, dialog based entry
★ Tick to delete or mark complete
★ Widgets are optimized for Honeycomb
★ Predefined themes or total customization
★ RTL support
★ Custom image backgrounds
This widget was inspired by To Do List from HTC Sense - for some reason, they were the only ones to get it right.
Lite Market link - restricted to 8 entries and only one widget
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.moogly.lite&feature=search_result
Screens:

I'll give this a shot and get back to you Looks good!

I updated yesterday with new features!

Any issues, suggestions?

I try this now and working good,i like
But i don't like the boutons

I'm running a stock rooted 3.2 and I cant even find the widget after I installed it from the market.
I will try to re-Install but?

Try a reboot. It should help.

Working perfectly for me! Thanks, this is absolutely top class.

Updated. Added scrolling on honeycomb and hide complete tasks option.

Are hidden tasks working ok?

Any issues to report?

Is anyone having issues with the widget showing up in app widget picker after first install?

works great nice dont like buttoms

I however do like the buttons, they go with anything.

Any issues to report?

Hi guys. There will be a nice update for you tomorrow! Color coding and sorting!

Has anyone had a chance to do some testing?

Downloaded and installed Lite version just fine. Created several widgets in the widgets drawer like advertised.
Will work on it some more for you later today.
I can say, offhand, I do not like how it takes you back to the entire menu system when you want to enter a note. Would have been much nicer to just have the note window open.
But, if I have other things, I'll just PM you.

Moscow Desire said:
I can say, offhand, I do not like how it takes you back to the entire menu system when you want to enter a note. Would have been much nicer to just have the note window open.
But, if I have other things, I'll just PM you.
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What entire menu system? You must be doing something wrong mate... clicking the plus icon will open the input dialog.
Also, please do not pm me. These threads exist so that others may benefit from my wisdom, it is the essence of the word forum.

Any issues with 0.9.1?

ROM Control Or Quick Panel Toggles for JJHybrid v3 Stable?

Hi,
I am sorry I couldnt resolve StatusBar FC problem yet with V3 TEST Hybrid ROM....
For the Time being until that bug is resolved, I am planning on Removing ROM Control from v3 Stable release to allow users to have a ROM without FCs..
I will include Quick Panel Toggles in Statusbar instead if you guys want ROM Control Removed depending on Votes I see in Polling which will close in 72 hrs..
Dont worry for those who Miss ROM Control, I will put it as a flashable Patch that will automatically remove QuickPanel Settings and replace it with ROM Control..
Remember, With QuickPanel settings you will have option for Onscreen HW Keys as Addons since it was ROM Control that wasnt allowing me to provide u with it...
Decide and let me know..

Quick Panel settings all the way!
Rom control is nice but I like on screen buttons much more
Besides, if you also make a patch for Rom Control (as you said) then everyone is happy.

I´m too.

I'm still on V2.0 so I don't use Rom Control. On the other side, I use the quick panel toggles a lot! And as f_zurzolo said, if you give flashable patch, everyone should be happy
so --> Quick Panel voted

Definitely a wise decision I feel. ROM Control is great but the simplicity of Quick Panel seems to fit better for this ROM...
AND it sounds like it makes your life a lot easier so really that's most important You're doing us all a HUGE favour developing this at all, the most important thing is making it as easy and un-stressful for you as possible

i prefer quick panel bec. i love a ROM without FC's
i hate a Rom that have FC's what ever features is it.....
thanks for ur development
i cant w8 once my phone repaired at sony service and once i receive my phone i will first unlockbootloader and then root and last flash this great rom!!!

f_zurzolo said:
Quick Panel settings all the way!
Rom control is nice but I like on screen buttons much more
Besides, if you also make a patch for Rom Control (as you said) then everyone is happy.
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@+1 for this... if you make rom cntrol as patch. I'll soo happy...
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FC or not, I still prefer quick panel more, still on 2.2 because of that.

I prefer ROMControl, because I love center clock style and weather in notification bar

I vote for quick panel

quick panel for me.

quick panel for me to

i like rom control as i can get center clock and many tweaks
and am fed up of quickpanel on all rom VOTE FOR ROM CONTROL

ROM Control important tweaks
ROM control allows tweaks like battery only text in statusbar and power saver (data and sync action) that I found really important!
Can you post addons to replace these functions?

Vote
Quick panel also... Rom Control deos not work for me, after reboot Start-up Tweaks revert to original setting (no boxes tiked). Also in CPU setings i did not found setings for I/O scheduler...

Quick Panel also, I don't see any features in Rom control that is crutialy important (most of the features doesn't work either way)
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papacarla said:
I vote for quick panel
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+1
U can provide rom control as a addon.
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk 2

If you remove Rom Control will you provide BATTERY 1% MODS as you did in previous version?
Either way is fine with me.

quick panel here

Quick panel + battery mods

[Q] Success with 4.4 on N7000 + Q re grid size

People,
Many thanks for the nice ROM! It took me a few attempts at changing from CM10.1 but I eventually got there. I will check it out more thoroughly in the next days/weeks.
I was able to find out how to create new panels by holding an app icon near the edge of an existing panel but it appears there is no Setup tool to change the grid size of the number of apps on a panel? - I would prefer six rows of five icons . . so the icons would need to be a bit smaller.
Thanks,
Phil.

philip_rhoades said:
People,
Many thanks for the nice ROM! It took me a few attempts at changing from CM10.1 but I eventually got there. I will check it out more thoroughly in the next days/weeks.
I was able to find out how to create new panels by holding an app icon near the edge of an existing panel but it appears there is no Setup tool to change the grid size of the number of apps on a panel? - I would prefer six rows of five icons . . so the icons would need to be a bit smaller.
Thanks,
Phil.
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For the men time there's no way to change the homescreen grid size, as it isn't a final build yet, use Nova or Apex Launcher, they were updated to the latest KitKat looks, until that option is available

I'm gonna add this soon

XpLoDWilD said:
I'm gonna add this soon
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Hi XpLoDWilD,
I am new to this android software flashing.
Can you pls provide a detailed step by step procedure to install 4.4.
If it will resolve the issue "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538012"
This is the main reason I wanna do something in my phone..
Kindly help

Stock notification shade and quick settings for MIUI

We all know that one of the biggest problems of MIUI is the notification shade and quick settings (expand with two fingers and bad quick reply and more...).
Well, there is a solution.
There is an app called "material notification shade" that overlays the MIUI notification shade and quick settings and gives you the stock notification shade and quick settings experience (OREO or NOUGAT) like in AOSP/Lineage based roms (see screenshots below), It support all the same functions of the stock notification and quick settings (quick reply and one finger to expand notifications...).
Tried it myself and its very nice and smooth and it is good for people that like some parts of MIUI but want to have a stock android experience.
Link to the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treydev.mns

@omerbagi10 Nice finding man. Im sure folks will like it. Helal olsun. ?

Or u can install a MIUI theme... line Android N/Pixel N and u will have a mimic without any overlay app...
Android N mtz file
http://en.miui.com/thread-239494-1-1.html
Pixel N mtz file
http://en.miui.com/thread-462325-1-1.html
Cheers

lesscro said:
Or u can install a MIUI theme... line Android N/Pixel N and u will have a mimic without any overlay app...
Android N mtz file
http://en.miui.com/thread-239494-1-1.html
Pixel N mtz file
http://en.miui.com/thread-462325-1-1.html
Cheers
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But a theme still has the MIUI notification shade functions that we dont usually like, this app lets you have all the functions and looks of the stock notification shade and quick settings.

Then why use MIUI instead of a stock android ROM available here ?
Or maybe u want the best of the both worlds ???

lesscro said:
Or maybe u want the best of the both worlds ???
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That is what I've written in the beggining!! :laugh:
"Tried it myself and its very nice and smooth and it is good for people that like some parts of MIUI but want to have a stock android experience."

Ok, i m get out !!! Sorry to disturb ur thread !
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