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  • poults
    Platinum Poster
    • Nov 2006
    • 1987

    HTC Hero

    Just got one of these when i renewed my contact. Loving it so far and actually prefer it to the iphone. Not as bulky although the interface is strange to get used to.
    Anyone else used/own one. What were your opinions?
    Originally posted by Hoff

    ejejejejejejejejeje!!!!! you always delivering some good dogs shits !!! thankyou
  • toasty
    Sir Toastiness
    • Jun 2004
    • 6585

    #2
    Re: HTC Hero

    I've got one, and I love it. Important tip -- there is a known issue with the messaging program that is supposed to be fixed in the next firmware update that results in the program running constantly, which drains your battery like crazy. There is a workaround for it, though -- download Handcent SMS and make that your default messaging app. Bonus: it's much better than the messaging program that comes with the Hero.

    Other great apps:
    Dolphin (to replace the default browser)
    TasKiller Free (helps eliminate unnecessary background operations, which can slow performance)
    ShopSavvy (barcode reader)
    Cab4Me (very handy if you need to take cabs or travel a lot)
    Ringdroid (on the fly custom ringtones)
    Pandora
    Google Sky Map (just download it and check it out -- amazing technology

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    • dusk
      DUDERZ get a life!!!
      • Jun 2004
      • 7266

      #3
      Re: HTC Hero

      Not sure why I read the thread title as HTPC Revo and was thinking about the Acer Revo

      The mind sure can play some tricks sometimes....
      ~ You are what you think you are ~


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      • poults
        Platinum Poster
        • Nov 2006
        • 1987

        #4
        Re: HTC Hero

        Cheers for them toasty, I will have a look.
        Originally posted by Hoff

        ejejejejejejejejeje!!!!! you always delivering some good dogs shits !!! thankyou

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        • DreamGirlie
          Platinum Poster
          • Jun 2004
          • 2137

          #5
          Re: HTC Hero

          Originally posted by toasty
          Google Sky Map (just download it and check it out -- amazing technology
          I use this on my husbands G1 all the time, I love sky map!
          "Welcome to Hezbollah phone line, for terrorist supplies press 1."

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          • Kamal
            Administrator
            • May 2002
            • 28835

            #6
            Re: HTC Hero

            Originally posted by DreamGirlie
            I use this on my husbands G1 all the time, I love sky map!
            you got married? congrats. (so out of the loop)
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            • DreamGirlie
              Platinum Poster
              • Jun 2004
              • 2137

              #7
              Re: HTC Hero

              Originally posted by Kamal
              you got married? congrats. (so out of the loop)
              Yep it was 2 yrs this past September Thanks!
              "Welcome to Hezbollah phone line, for terrorist supplies press 1."

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              • threehills
                I heart Lollergirl
                • Jun 2005
                • 3641

                #8
                Re: HTC Hero

                I have this phone as well and freakin' love it. For comparison, my wife got the other android phone on Sprint, and I far prefer the hero.
                It's never too late to become the person you always thought you would be.

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                • threehills
                  I heart Lollergirl
                  • Jun 2005
                  • 3641

                  #9
                  Re: HTC Hero

                  Originally posted by toasty
                  I've got one, and I love it. Important tip -- there is a known issue with the messaging program that is supposed to be fixed in the next firmware update that results in the program running constantly, which drains your battery like crazy. There is a workaround for it, though -- download Handcent SMS and make that your default messaging app. Bonus: it's much better than the messaging program that comes with the Hero.
                  If the chat app is running ,will it show up in my task list? I don't see it there, but actually prefer the original one that comes with the phone to the handcent SMS, but my battery does seem to go awful quick.
                  It's never too late to become the person you always thought you would be.

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                  • toasty
                    Sir Toastiness
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 6585

                    #10
                    Re: HTC Hero

                    Originally posted by threehills
                    If the chat app is running ,will it show up in my task list?
                    I'm honestly not sure -- maybe it's that, like all of the apps, it continues to run in the background once it's been activated, and when it runs, it sucks down juice like crazy. Not sure if manually killing the task after each use would address the issue or not. I really like Hanscent, so it hasn't been an issue.

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                    • toasty
                      Sir Toastiness
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 6585

                      #11
                      Re: HTC Hero

                      Originally posted by threehills
                      For comparison, my wife got the other android phone on Sprint, and I far prefer the hero.
                      We actually did the same thing -- my wife has the Moment -- and I can see pros and cons to both of them. Hers seems a bit faster to me and the camera has a flash, but I really prefer the UI on the Hero...

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                      • poults
                        Platinum Poster
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 1987

                        #12
                        Re: HTC Hero

                        I downloaded handcent sms and made it the default app but every time i received a message the message alert went off twice because both programs were getting the message, how do i stop that?
                        Originally posted by Hoff

                        ejejejejejejejejeje!!!!! you always delivering some good dogs shits !!! thankyou

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                        • toasty
                          Sir Toastiness
                          • Jun 2004
                          • 6585

                          #13
                          Re: HTC Hero

                          open the default messages app and turn off notifications

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                          • Garrick
                            DUDERZ get a life!!!
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 6764

                            #14
                            Re: HTC Hero

                            hey toasty, thanks for the suggestions. i have an eris and that taskiller program made a huge difference in battery life.

                            a cool app is shazam for those who haven't heard of it. it recognizes almost any song being played even externally from the phone so if you like something playing on the radio, just put your phone up to it, use shazam and it'll give you all the details.
                            Should I fuck you at that not until the ass, inject then tremendously hard bumschen and to the termination in the eyes yes?

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                            • poults
                              Platinum Poster
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 1987

                              #15
                              Re: HTC Hero

                              Right, i got fed up with the laggy-ness of the stock t-mobile ROM so i have rooted it and used the latest Modaco ROM as that was what everyone seemed to be going on about. What an improvement, phone is a lot more responsive, got loads more software on there as standard as uses a lot less memory aswell. Was a pain in the arse to do though, took about 4 hours messing around but now its done any future ROM upgrades are simple to do.
                              Originally posted by Hoff

                              ejejejejejejejejeje!!!!! you always delivering some good dogs shits !!! thankyou

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