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Great News:Finally- New speed-up Rom for UK today

Hi all,
For those who do NOT have the New official rom yet..
Just thought you would all like to know that I have just spoken to to HTC customer services after a customer feedback call and he informed me that the New Speed-up rom will be availiable on the UK website tomorrow 16th september......so now we will al have an almost perfect device...
UPDATE
The New Rom is on the HTC website now...
This Rom is for UK and Unlocked Hero's, go here-
http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=all

The majority of us on XDA already have the update!
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
The majority of us on XDA already have the update!
Regards,
Dave
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Yeah thanks for the encouragment to post here...
But I thought I would let those of us who have not got it or downloaded it early that it would be availiable tomorrow...I hope you approve..

Dave,
I presume we can only install the leaked UK rom if our hero is rooted?

No, I have an Orange Hero which isn't rooted and you can update it using an update.zip file. Instructions are in another thread!

Is this a possibilty - my broadband at home is down due to BT being inept; could I download the update to my phone, transfer it to my laptop and then update? I'm a total noob so my apologies if there is an obvious answer

will it not be OTA ?
when I had my Dream android updates were Over The Air does this mean that when 1.6 Android comes out we will have to wait for HTC to sort it out before we can update unlike with normal android OTA updates ?

skauk said:
when I had my Dream android updates were Over The Air does this mean that when 1.6 Android comes out we will have to wait for HTC to sort it out before we can update unlike with normal android OTA updates ?
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From what I have read, google updates i.e. donut, eclair etc will be OTA. However the HTC updates will need to be updated by connecting your phone to your PC.
Hope this helps...

This is great news indeed, I have been polling HTC website like a madman for days now!
Shame the "Nordic" update still didn't have all the Nordic languages, I'm missing Finnish dictionary. Oh well, speed update is really great anyways, I haven't had the guts to install anything unofficial to my UK bought Hero.
Thanks for bringing the good news!

Hi chaps,
I have a T-Mobile G2 - for my phone's warranty to remain intact, do I need to wait for an official T-mobile version of the Rom, or can I update with the official HTC Hero Rom?

Available NOW!!!

Available NOW!!!
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=671

ShiroEd said:
Available NOW!!!
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I'm not seeing it on the HTC website - can you provide a link, please?
Thank you!

any idea whn will tmobile release their own version??

yeah I have also T-Mobile G2 uk and I can't download from htc website. Can any one upload this rom and give us links unless t-mobile users can't use it. Cheers

Unless your Hero is unlocked, you can't download the rom.
THIS SUCKS!

Contact T-Mobile and complain to them then..! They DO have the ROM.. THEY are withholding its release!

Yeah, because complaining to T-Mobile always works.....

Seems to take aaaaaages to download!

well i just spoke to tmobile technical dept and asked thm abt the update and they were under the intention tht it is going to get pushed like it did for the G1, so I explained to them tht it wont as G2 Touch aint a google branded phone, and then the guy goes he has no idea and also checked his system if they had anything there, luks like we have to wait longer to get this update on our tmobile branded phones.

1.6 ???

Hi all, i just wanted to know how a guy at work has the same phone as me on orange and has not updated any roms etc and has firmware 1.6 on his ??? as well as a new market place app ???
He said he got a over the air update ??? (what the hell is this)
ive looked at the htc web and orange but the only rom to download is the one i have , have tried generic but get the customer id error
any ideas on how to update my phone to orange 1.6 firmware would be great my phone details are as follows
thanks in advance, chris

Your sig says "Firmware: 1.6" yet you want to upgrade to 1.6? Am I missing something?

My mistake it should say 1.5 on my signature just edited it now

I don't know where his phone and firmware came from, but there is no *official* 1.6 (Donut) firmware for the Hero.
HTC are going to provide an update to the Hero, but it is going straight from 1.5 to 2.1, skipping 1.6 and 2.0.
Regards,
Dave

Ok thanks Dave are there any details on when that will be ??? And what is over the air update ???

crz15 said:
Ok thanks Dave are there any details on when that will be ??? And what is over the air update ???
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The clue is in the words.
1. Update
2. Over the air.
An 'update' that is delivered 'over the air'.
Phew

An OTA update is one that is automatically sent to your phone via your service provider. Depending on how you phone is set, this may be automatically installed and activated or you may get a prompt asking you if you want it.
Go to Home/Settings/Security/Firmware download to find this setting.

i have htc followed in twitter, and about a month ago (i think) htc tweeted that a certain company would be sending over the air updates.. so anyone who bought a hero from them would recieve the update as long as they had service..
it probably is 1.5, but they called it 1.6 because they no it wont interfere since htc will be skipping 1.6, and also it allowed customers to check and see if they got the update ( if they left it 1.5, customers would be like.. "did i get it!?"

crz15 said:
Hi all, i just wanted to know how a guy at work has the same phone as me on orange and has not updated any roms etc and has firmware 1.6 on his ??? as well as a new market place app ???
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can we have a picture, screenshots, a rom dump?

IF...
IF..
If it is really Android 1.6 that is on your friends Hero!!!
Can the Dev some how ....magically...
give it to the rest of the hero community??
ok.. I am awake now... what a dream!

Can I install Android 2.1 on this phone ..

Can I safely and manually install the latest Motorola Android 2.1 onto my T-mobile My Touch 2 3G (same as a Sapphire) ? If so what do I need to do at power-up to start the update.zip file ?
Thanks for the help !!
John
PS. This is the update I am talking about:
Starting 03/30/2010, Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update for the DROID by Motorola. Users will be able to upgrade their software to version AP: ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P to receive new improvements and enhancements.
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No. You can't. What in the world made you think you could?

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No. You can't. What in the world made you think you could?
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Well I thought it was a Droid update and my phone runs Android. I wasn't to sure tho about the carrier part being different. So what am I looking for ... T-Mobile to release a 2.1 update then ???
Thanks again

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Well I thought it was a Droid update and my phone runs Android. I wasn't to sure tho about the carrier part being different. So what am I looking for ... T-Mobile to release a 2.1 update then ???
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Droid is a model of phone (yeah stupid name but whatever) that has completely different hardware to your MyTouch. Bigger screen, faster processor, hardware keyboard etc

Official Android 2.1 is Finally there!

From HTC's official plurk - www dot plurk dot com / htchero
It said the software will be published OTA from 4 June (of course, GMT+8)

For all we know that account could have been made by anyone??
I do hope it's true... but I am a real sceptic and pessimist and most of all a realist...

We'll see.

Thiesen said:
For all we know that account could have been made by anyone??
I do hope it's true... but I am a real sceptic and pessimist and most of all a realist...
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the plurk is the official one, see the plurk link at
www dot htc dot com / tw / product / hero / overview.html

hmmm.... it seems to be authentic
But are they just talking about an update for the ASIA version of the hero?

thonychau said:
the plurk is the official one, see the plurk link at
www dot htc dot com / tw / product / hero / overview.html
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Why not just link the HTML instead of doing that? Hey-zuess man....
here's the Google English Translation..
Holy crap this is a long URL
(HTC Hero 73.751.13) Update - HTC Hero Wireless Software Update (This update applies to 2.73.751.13 upgraded version of the HTC Hero) 2.73.751.13 HTC Hero 3G/GPRS We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to 2.73.751.13 the HTC Hero wireless software updates, the system will continue to send renewal reminder, when you receive a system prompt you can just click Download Now or wireless network via 3G/GPRS connection mode, the completion of your phone system updates. (Android 2.1 3.31.751.1) (Updated from the Menu> Settings> About phone> Software Information "number will be updated as 3.31.751.1 software means that the update succeeded) main update function as follows: Android 2.1 operating system upgrade (software numbers will be upgraded to 3.31.751.1) Note : recommend that you choose to have free Wi-Fi environment to download updates (for example: home and office, etc.). If you are currently using 3G network, the download may have to pay the additional cost carriers, please make sure to have unlimited Internet access rates apply for rentals before use. 0800-088-858/(02) 8761-5959 。 If in doubt please contact the HTC Customer Service Hotline 0800-088-858 / mobile phone, please call (02) 8761-5959. Automatic online updates on.

Here is the direct link for the OTA file
h ttp://liveimage.htc.com//OTA_Hero_ChungHwa_3.31.751.1_R-2.73.751.13_release048gnt2ecw16ubyr.zip

intoxicated said:
Here is the direct link for the OTA file
http://liveimage.htc.com//OTA_Hero_ChungHwa_3.31.751.1_R-2.73.751.13_release048gnt2ecw16ubyr.zip
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Beauty. I just downloaded it and unzipped it. Looks like it will be easy to repack for rooted users. It comes with new radio firmware. Hope it's not branded in any way.

Its out.
http://www.htc.com/tw/support.aspx

"We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to 2.73.751.13..."
Um.. sorry if this is a dumb question, but my Hero's version is 2.73.405.5 and that's the latest ROM Version according to htc.com/europe/
so.. is that version getting the update or is it just the 2.73.751.13 the Taiwanese version and 2.73.405.5 the European one and both are practically the same?
Hooraaay for 2.1 (party)

Update consists of series of binary patches, so probably it won't apply to anything but 2.73.751.13

Valcho said:
"We will start on June 4 to provide upgrades to ..."
Um.. sorry if this is a dumb question, but my Hero's version is 2.73.405.5 and that's the latest ROM Version according to htc.com/europe/
so.. is that version getting the update or is it just the 2.73.751.13 the Taiwanese version and 2.73.405.5 the European one and both are practically the same?
Hooraaay for 2.1 (party)
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It upgrades to (Android 2.1 3.31.751.1) from 2.73.751.13 OTA.
It's doubtful you'll be able to use the image as is from another ROM. But rooted users should be able to use a repacked version with no problem. It comes with a new radio, so care would have be taken to make sure there is no funkiness with current engineering SPLs.

now just need patient to wait for cooked rom

hi. im newbie and haven't root my hero. my hero is firmware singapore version.2.73.707.9 can i upgrade my
hero with this? or i should wait for south east asia version roll out? thanks.
sorry for.noob question...

sorry to say that you must have a taiwan version phone to update

First update to 2.73 will probably include some patches for the OTA client.

Not wanting to put a downer in this but haven't htc always told us we'll see a small ota update before the offical update to 2.1.
This sounds like it's taking them direct to 2.1

Well in Europe it looks like we have currently to wait, but there are another News about the OTA-UPdate on the European Site for Legend and Bravo :
http://www.htc.com/de/support.aspx

Hi , this is my first post im new here, Ive got 2 Heros coming from the UK, one is unlocked but the other is on T-mobile, both are running 1.5 android
Can someone point out to me the steps involved to Root both these devices and transfer a Custom htc hero 2.1 android Firmware to them......
Im used to flashing nokias and iphones but this android is totally new to me so i want to do it properly.
Thanks for any help or links to the things i need and topics on this
P.s Or do people recormmend just updating though HTC Site ? ( although i wud want 2.2 on these when ever that becomes avail ) hehe
Thanks peeps

Its about time this update came out. I don't see why the Droid Eris got the update months ago yet the GSM Hero has take so much longer. This is the reason I sold my Hero and got a Desire.
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Is it True Android 2.2 Official for X8?

Well, the last night i was looking for a great operator offers in Mexico, and while i was searching on internet a fourd the Xperia X8 with Android 2.2 Angry Birds Version.
Im not sure if this is true or not, but while i try to find the true i will leave you the link...
NOTE: I saw this "special package" Xperia X8 Angry Birds Version, on the box u can find a official toy from Angry Birds the Xperia X8 in color Black (just sell the blakc version) with "Theme" or "Wallpaper" from angry birds i never turn it on, but i saw it and i still with my doubt if this is true (the Android 2.2 Officail from Sony Ericsson) or just is "trading strategy".
THE LINK

I'm sure it's just a typo..

just like the one is gsmarena

i think i gonna visit a seller and tell him to let me see the x8 i will turn it on and ill check... weeeeird

I think is a mistype
http://www.ptcrb.com/ctiastaff/complete/view_complete_request.cfm?modelid=17877
Here are registered the soft versions. There is nothing new announced for the oficial updates, so must be a mistake.
Cheers,

Guys i'm from mexico too, and i'm using 2.0.1.A.0.47 how can i update my x8 to 2.1.1.A.0.46 with seus? seus doesnt shows any update just the repair option

netho25 said:
Guys i'm from mexico too, and i'm using 2.0.1.A.0.47 how can i update my x8 to 2.1.1.A.0.46 with seus? seus doesnt shows any update just the repair option
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Try to use the flsahtool.
@Others, Who really cares that is a typo, we have great 2.3 custom ROM. We can now even unlock our bootloaders.