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Sprint Now Offering Android 2.1 to HTC Hero

May 19, 2010, 8:17 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Today Sprint informed owners of the HTC Hero that they can now upgrade their devices to Android 2.1. Aside from all the new features found in Android 2.1, the update also includes the newest version of HTC's Sense user interface, better corporate email support and a number of bug fixes. Sprint is not offering the update over the air. Instead, uses need to download the new version of Android to a Windows PC and install the new software via HTC's Sync software or a microSD card.

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Sprint Announces the HTC Hero

Sep 3, 2009
Today Sprint announced that the HTC Hero Android phone will be available for sale starting October 11 for $180 after rebates with new agreement. The Hero, first announced earlier this year, has HTC's customized Sense user interface and tight integration with Google services such as Gmail, Maps and YouTube.

HTC Reveals Sense UI, Hero Smartphone

Jun 24, 2009
HTC today announced a new software interface for its phones called Sense, available on "all new HTC devices moving forward", as well as the first device to use it, an Android-based smartphone called the Hero. Sense includes a "Scenes" feature that lets you configure different modes for the whole interface, such as work mode and weekend mode.

Cellular South Offering Android 2.1 to HTC Hero

Jul 21, 2010
Cellular South today announced that customers with the HTC Hero can download and install Android 2.1 Eclair on their devices. Aside from all the new features found in Android 2.1, (Google Maps Navigation, pinch-to-zoom, Yahoo Mail support and better battery life) the update also includes the newest version of HTC's Sense user interface, better corporate email support and a number of bug fixes.

Sprint Hero and Moment Won't Get Android 2.0 Until 1H 2010

Dec 11, 2009
Today Sprint indicated via its Twitter account that the Samsung Moment and HTC Hero will definitely receive an Android 2.0 update. However, the update won't be available until some time in the first half of 2010.

HTC Hero (CDMA)

3.2" display 320 x 480 pixels
MSM7600 processor
1,500 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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joeybuschette

May 25, 2010, 2:58 PM

IMusic

😕 Since I did the update I've tried looking for IMusic to download all my favorite songs but it's not in the market anymore. Any ideas on what to do?

rwmgd2

May 19, 2010, 9:09 AM

Software not posted

I went to the download site and the software is not posted. Is this a super secret release where you have to dig for it?

glinc

It's on the HTC site but its slow as hell lol

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diggitydogg76

available at sprint.com/downloads

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Android Ace

May 19, 2010, 8:58 AM

Oops...

Flashed my wife's Hero over to 2.1 just yesterday using the leak provided on a developer's forum. It runs slower than it did on 1.5. Wonder if I should've waited until the official release...?

I flashed my Hero using the exact same ROM. I'm really not sure what's causing her phone to run so slow.

asidious66

I manually upgraded my eris to 2.1 with a link to googles website off of phandroid and now my eris runs like crap. Does anyone have any idea why?

jeryzkid22

May 19, 2010, 11:27 AM

Any different than the leak?

I just did the leaked update yesterday for 3 of my co-workers. Should I even bother with the official update that came out today?

rwmgd2

Doesnt seem to be. It's the same release and firmware...

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