HTC Hero

[toasty]

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.

If you root your phone, what happens when there is a system update? I know that at some point in the pretty near future, Sprint Hero users are supposed to get an upgrade to Android 2.1. If you've rooted your phone, do you still get that? I assume that would wipe out all of your hard work?

[poults]

Re: HTC Hero

You wont receive the update to 2.1 until it is re-released by a developer as a new ROM which is usually pretty quick. Updates that are released periodically dont usually wipe your phone although it is wise to backup!
The other thing to bear in mind is taking off the stock ROM invalidates your warranty, but as mine was only for 6 months was a risk i'm willing to take.

[dusk]

Re: HTC Hero

Is the HTC hero worth $49.00 on a 3 year contract? And what does rooting the phone mean? Any other advantages of getting the Hero over other android based phones?

[threehills]

Re: HTC Hero

The update to android 2.1 is coming April 9th!

http://www.cooltechzone.com/2010/03/26/sprint-htc-hero-to-get-android-2-1-update-on-april-9/

[toasty]

Re: HTC Hero

The update to android 2.1 is coming April 9th!

http://www.cooltechzone.com/2010/03/...te-on-april-9/

I wouldn't get too worked up just yet. This is something I've been tracking pretty closely, and there have been a LOT of false alarms, all purporting to be based upon "leaked documents," "reliable sources," etc. I'm hopeful, but I've had my heart broken too many times already to get too excited over this. March 26 was the latest in a long line of dates that have come and gone with no update. We just won't know for sure until Sprint makes its official announcement.

With that said, it certainly could be the 9th, and we won't have to wait long to find out. I'm pulling for it, for sure!

[toasty]

Re: HTC Hero

And what does rooting the phone mean?

"Rooting allows you to gain SU access to your phone. It allows you to flash custom ROMs, install custom themes, lock screens and more. It basically gives you complete and full control over your phone."

More info here:

http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-sprint-hero/38911-guide-root-rom-faq-tutorial.html

[toasty]

Re: HTC Hero

2.1 update is available NOW

http://support.sprint.com/support/article/Find_and_update_the_software_version_on_your_HTC_Hero/case-gb746811-20091009-155624

[dusk]

Re: HTC Hero

^^^ This is only good for the Sprint Hero correct?

[toasty]

Re: HTC Hero

yes, sorry

[picklemonkey]

Re: HTC Hero

2.2 was just announced

Built-in tethering, Google TV, and 450% faster. I can't wait

[dusk]

Re: HTC Hero

^^^ Totally excited however can't root my phone yet.. my baseband is too high, so no custom roms for me ....arrrgh!

This is now very frustrating.