HTC Hero, coming July on Orange and T-Mobile, makes me want!

firestrike · 29 Jul 2010 at 21:59

ok i'm confused. I put my date forward and d/l an update (build number 2.73.61.91 and some release key stuff) now it has added the system software update facility, but when I check it it says im up to date.

any ideas guys ?

easyrider · 29 Jul 2010 at 22:06

firestrike said:
ok i'm confused. I put my date forward and d/l an update (build number 2.73.61.91 and some release key stuff) now it has added the system software update facility, but when I check it it says im up to date.

any ideas guys ?

You need to flash back to .66

I was .91 and got exactly the same as you.

Flashed to .66 then got both updates

.92 after coming from .66 then the full Android 2.1

5ingh · 29 Jul 2010 at 22:23

My 3G/internet connection on Orange is pathetic. Constant hanging/drop outs and switching from 3G to H (vice versa). I'm beginning to wonder whether its the phone itself, because, surely I should have a stable connection in CENTRAL london? :confused:

Anyone else have this?

firestrike · 29 Jul 2010 at 22:34

easyrider said:
You need to flash back to .66

I was .91 and got exactly the same as you.

Flashed to .66 then got both updates .92 after coming from .66 then the full Android 2.1

ahh thanks ill do that now, any recommendations on a method of backing up ?

muon · 29 Jul 2010 at 22:48

int said:
Anyone fancy dumping a ROM for me? I'm still unable to get this to work

Why do you want a stock ROM?

Here are stock ROMs you can flash.

http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/

If you update then through RUU, you'll probably lose custom recovery though.

unwashed potato! · 29 Jul 2010 at 23:11

is the official more stable? the 2.1 i downloaded about a month ago is great but very annoying in some places, e.g. if connection goes for say 10 minutes in a building, then when i'm outside it wont come back until reboot or stuck in plane mode and out again, also often when i drag down the bar when the alarm is going the noise continues but the rest has gone which means i'm left with lots or noise i can't stop. loads of other annoying things i've stuck with in the hope the official 2.1 will fix

easyrider · 29 Jul 2010 at 23:48

firestrike said:
ahh thanks ill do that now, any recommendations on a method of backing up ?

I'm not sure what I back up?

Contacts are stored on google and music and pics on WHS

All my other apps are ***** and giggles and tiny

NutritioN · 30 Jul 2010 at 00:43

I think I'm all up to date finally (on Orange) but a bit confused with some of the issues people have been having. I did some backups just in case, but after the update went through I lost nothing, all apps, settings and sms messages still in place.

What is the .66 number people are referring to? And going on what I have below, is there another update from Orange out there?

I'm currently on:
Never rooted
Firmware 2.1-update1
Kernel 2.6.29
Build 3.35.61.2

Sounds like I should be happy with what I've got!

Sinny · 30 Jul 2010 at 01:03

Wow, browser speeds are a lot nippier now, loading times have essentially been halved!

Subliminal Aura · 30 Jul 2010 at 01:18

Working my way through the Essential apps thread...

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18129993&highlight=android&page=116

Any websites that you can recommend would come in handy

indyskyz · 31 Jul 2010 at 08:53

Stellios said:
The sat nav is really good, not quite as accurate as a tomtom, but all the same its excellent for free

Definatly worth the wait.

im running froyo and used google navigation for the 1st time yesterday it is quite cool even shows you a street view pic of the house when you arrive at your destination

aceface57 · 31 Jul 2010 at 17:05

Thanks for all the hints and tips, I'm currently downloading part two of 2.1 update just now. It already feels like I'm about to get a new phone haha. I'm on orange btw.

easyrider · 3 Aug 2010 at 01:39

Where can I get a car charger from for my hero

All the ones I see have the standard USB connector not the curved one like on the hero?

TheVoice · 3 Aug 2010 at 01:50

easyrider said:
Where can I get a car charger from for my hero

All the ones I see have the standard USB connector not the curved one like on the hero?

You can use any standard mini USB connector. Didn't know myself until someone mentioned it on here a few weeks ago!

DBT85 · 3 Aug 2010 at 09:15

I'm upto update1 but i cant get it to do update 2. grrr. Roll on October!

easyrider · 3 Aug 2010 at 11:38

TheVoice said:
You can use any standard mini USB connector. Didn't know myself until someone mentioned it on here a few weeks ago!

Doh!

Never thought to try just in case I broke the socket

Subliminal Aura · 3 Aug 2010 at 11:56

Anyone else having problems trying to completely sync your outlook calender ? (5000+ items). Just seems to time out for me :/

DBT85 · 3 Aug 2010 at 13:28

I have now given up pratting around trying to get the second update. I've tried telling it to look for an update, i've changed the date, i've turned it on and off and its just not interested.

I've got Update1 on and its nice, i'm not going to factory reset again to try and get it working as thats what i had to do to get this far in the first place. Why it wasn't an option to do all this via a PC i'll never know.

JamesM · 4 Aug 2010 at 09:57

Keep at it. I changed the date, got the first update through within seconds and that improved performance a LOT. Then about a week later I got the second update to 2.1 and it's so much better, whole phone is transformed although it seems back to its original 'slow-ness'

Thats with Orange and I bought my phone unlocked off eBay.

How are people coping with the battery? Just checked my phone and after turning wireless off and adjusting brightness, screen off timer, etc it's currently at 48 hours up time and still just above half battery life, better than it used to do.

DBT85 · 4 Aug 2010 at 13:07

It feels like its doing better with the signal but that i have been on for 15 hours with no signal for 21% of the time speaks volumes!

Still no update 2 yet.