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    #542
    voxpop
    Registered Users Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Not sure there is an official version of 1.6 for the Hero - I'm hoping they bypass it and release 2.0 with Sense


    No 1.6 - I think the consensus is that HTC are skipping 1.6 and aiming for 2.0 - which makes sense


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    #543
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,132 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    considering android 1.6 is only out, 2.0 is still in the works, it'll be another few months til android 2.0 is released. also a bit surprising to see that virtually any other htc model under the hero CANNOT run android 2.0. definately getting a hero soon.


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    #544
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    So this 2.0 update could greatly improve the Hero? Would it be worth holding off on buying a new handset until the update is confirmed?


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    #545
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,132 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    From the HTC heads in Europa
    Dear HTC customer,

    Thank you for contacting our Customer Support Center. We are dedicated to providing you with the best quality service and answering all of your questions and concerns.

    The Hero will not be receiving the Android 1.6 upgrade, it will however get the 2.0 one. Do note however that we do not have a confirmed release date for this upgrade, all I can recommend at the moment is that you keep yourself updated by visiting our website regularly as the latest information will be available to view from there.

    Best regards,
    HTC customer support team
    HTC Corp. Global Service Division


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    #546
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Thanks mate, knew I wasn't hearing things :P Sorted :D


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    #547
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    My finger is hovering over the buy button on Expansys... Should I wait and see what price Meteor are selling it for?


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    #548
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    2.0 is expected to be released in the next couple of days on a verizone/motorola handset http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/motorola-droid-first-hands-on/


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    #549
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    cherryghost wrote: »
    considering android 1.6 is only out, 2.0 is still in the works, it'll be another few months til android 2.0 is released. also a bit surprising to see that virtually any other htc model under the hero CANNOT run android 2.0. definately getting a hero soon.


    Moto's Droid is out next week and that has 2.0. Interesting that Verizon's HTC Droid Eris -which has the same processor as the Hero - is only going to be shipping with 1.5.


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    #550
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,132 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    but sure 1.6 is only out!

    unless they've been working on both simultaneously :P


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    #551
    voxpop
    Registered Users Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Zapp Brannigan wrote: »
    So this 2.0 update could greatly improve the Hero? Would it be worth holding off on buying a new handset until the update is confirmed?


    No point in holding off as you can upgrade when it comes out. In the mean time there is a good custom rom (modaco) that is regularly updated - probably everyone here with a hero is using the modaco rom. HTC have also released the kernel sources, so the custom side should have alot more freedom to modify the standard code base.


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    #552
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Zapp Brannigan wrote: »
    My finger is hovering over the buy button on Expansys... Should I wait and see what price Meteor are selling it for?

    The info you are looking for is contained in the following thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=62737910#post62737910


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    #553
    voxpop
    Registered Users Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Oafley Jones wrote: »
    Moto's Droid is out next week and that has 2.0. Interesting that Verizon's HTC Droid Eris -which has the same processor as the Hero - is only going to be shipping with 1.5.


    HTC have their own version of android with the Sense UI. This is build around 1.5. Sense UI is great - and well worth having a phone with it rather than vanilla 2.0 android imo.


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    #554
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    The info you are looking for is contained in the following thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=62737910#post62737910

    Cool, thanks dude


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    #555
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭rizzee


    ROM Upgrades available - http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=2

    Nice video about applications - http://pocketnow.com/software-1/htc-hero-application-store-tour


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    #556
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    rizzee wrote: »
    ROM Upgrades available - http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=283&act=sd&cat=2

    Nice video about applications - http://pocketnow.com/software-1/htc-hero-application-store-tour

    That is the current 1.5 ROM


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    #557
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    One final question (and I've searched in this thread and not seen an answer):

    Has anyone unlocked their Hero over the internet on one of the many sites available? I'd be a bit apprehensive giving out the phone's IMEI number.


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    #558
    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    whats the second ROM on that page for?


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    #559
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    That is the current 1.5 ROM


    I meant thats were the upgrades WILL be available when they are, sorry :)


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    #560
    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    and the other is Orange specific? Does that mean that we could not update using those?


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    #561
    paddy2k
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭paddy2k


    Talking of 1.5 versus 1.6 does anyone know if the vendors will be releasing firmware updates for the most recent releases of Android?

    The reason I'm asking is because of todays announcement of Android 2.0 and it's built in free Google Maps Navigation.

    I.E. Have HTC released an Android 1.5/6 ROM update for the Dream or Magic.

    I really hope they do as it'd really suck if inside 3months of the handset being released a major firmware release was to stoneage it despite the handset being upgradeable.


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    #562
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    paddy2k wrote: »
    Talking of 1.5 versus 1.6 does anyone know if the vendors will be releasing firmware updates for the most recent releases of Android?

    The reason I'm asking is because of todays announcement of Android 2.0 and it's built in free Google Maps Navigation.

    I.E. Have HTC released an Android 1.5/6 ROM update for the Dream or Magic.

    I really hope they do as it'd really suck if inside 3months of the handset being released a major firmware release was to stoneage it despite the handset being upgradeable.

    As far as i know the magic and dream use standard android. So you should be able to upgrade to 1.6.

    On the other hand, your hardware might not be up to the task of running 2.0


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    #563
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 4,046 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    I have an american G1 with vanilla android and received 1.1, 1.5 and 1.6 OTA. However with the Hero and it's custom UI presumably it'd take HTC a lot longer to create an updated build.


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    #564
    paddy2k
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭paddy2k


    Found this page that answered my question http://www.theunwired.net/?item=unveiled-htc-skips-android-1-6-upgrade-for-the-hero-in-favor-of-android-2-0&5181

    According to HTC's helpdesk the Hero won't be getting 1.6 but will get an update to Android 2.0.


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    #565
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    paddy2k wrote: »
    Found this page that answered my question http://www.theunwired.net/?item=unveiled-htc-skips-android-1-6-upgrade-for-the-hero-in-favor-of-android-2-0&5181

    According to HTC's helpdesk the Hero won't be getting 1.6 but will get an update to Android 2.0.

    Dude, that email originated on this thread. Read back...


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    #566
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Still, it's great news. So its settled then the Heros from Meteor coming out next week will have Android 1.5 on them, and will be able to update to 2.0 when its available, correct?


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    #567
    Shane O' Malley
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Shane O' Malley


    Will be in 3G Mobile, Carphone and Meteor with 1.5


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    #568
    paddy2k
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭paddy2k


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Dude, that email originated on this thread. Read back...
    My bad, sorry, was browsing from Opera Mini earlier so didn't get to read all of todays responses to the thread.


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    #569
    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    anyone have opinion on the moto droid and whether its worth waiting for over the hero?


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    #570
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,711 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Slipshaney wrote: »
    anyone have opinion on the moto droid and whether its worth waiting for over the hero?

    I have an opinion on everything!

    It took nearly 2 years for an Irish carrier to get Android & 6 months for us to get the Hero - If you want to wait indefinately, please fire ahead, but you might be waiting till you next upgrade...

    The droid seems powerful, has a good solid keyboard. The Hero has slightly less impressive spec, but the HTC Sense UI, which is a big bonus.

    If I were you, I'd wait until another more powerful phone is released with 3.0...


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    #571
    hal9000
    Registered Users Posts: 933 ✭✭✭hal9000


    Slipshaney wrote: »
    anyone have opinion on the moto droid and whether its worth waiting for over the hero?

    You might want to wait for the rumored HTC dragon/snapdragon/passion or what ever its called now, the Android-counterpart to the HTC HD2
    1Ghz chipset, 800x600 rez, capactive screen, android 2.0!!! :cool:


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