HTC Hero getting Android 2.0 Eclair update, keeps Sense UI

29 October, 2009
HTC are taking care of their existing Android devices - first it was Sense UI for the HTC Magic, now we hear that the HTC Hero is getting an Android 2.0 update. There's no specific timeframe for this update but...

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  • sick of sprint
  • IFZ
  • 07 Jan 2010

Ya this is a joke if sprint dosent get 2.x for the HTC hero by the 10th then I'm gonna down grade my phone then root it then get a custuom mod of 2.x that works fine just dosent have a working camera.

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    • magic owner
    • 2LK
    • 12 Nov 2009

    Probably the dream will not be able to handle eclair.. i am dying to try eclair on my magic.. hope it ll be a downloadable file this time, i hate the ota..

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      • ferscho
      • 4PF
      • 03 Nov 2009

      is not about being mad, is about not being able to use the newer applications that are comming out. no one would mind keeping the same operating system if all the applications that google is offering will work on every single OS released.

      Google Navigation !!! come on. people are mad about not being able to use this application on the new HTC hero, when the the phone havent been that long on the market. i wont get into comparing the iphone with adroid because i think is pretty dumb bringing that discussion since they both have nothing to do with eachother but iphone is a good example on how their updates work. it would be nice for all the devices to support the new OS at the same time as soon as it comes out. the sad part is that on android this is quite impossible since the specs on every android phone change.

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        • taj
        • vGC
        • 02 Nov 2009

        hi ...i m waiting 4 new htc touch & pro .......same like nokia n97........
        can some one tell me witch websit is to know upcoming cell phones v can c.....

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          • Purposed
          • P53
          • 02 Nov 2009

          Hi, will HTC Dream get the Android 2.0 upgrade as well?

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            • Mark
            • 3pc
            • 01 Nov 2009

            Re my previous post, does anyone know if the upgrade will enable DivX playback and poor MP4 & FLV playback?
            I'm looking for my next phone to have Android or maybe Maemo as it's O/S, but would prefer to get a handset that already has been roadtested and any bugs removed. I did try out the Hero a few weeks ago and was impressed with it's interface, but I want substance as well as surface when shelling out for a high-end smartphone, so want as many features as possible - ie decent web browers, multimedia playback, a-gps, etc

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              • Anonymous
              • n5g
              • 01 Nov 2009

              HTC Devices are not bragging about the camera functions, HTC is one of the best phone makes around, get one play with it and you will see why they are so good, and what's wrong with changing the ROM quite often? its fun to see what the phone can do, Yeah the N900 great no mms and i bet you took the mick when the iphone got released lol.

              HTC Rock what ever device whether it be WM or Android i have 1 of each and my friends are amazed at what they can do compared to there, Nokia's, Samsungs, & Moto's or S/E's.

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                • C Mac.
                • F4L
                • 30 Oct 2009

                Some people will never be happy with progress. SMH...

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                  • FireDragon
                  • uCw
                  • 30 Oct 2009

                  I know that this is not the right place to document it down but since it is related to Android 2.0 you might be interested to know a change made on Sony Ericsson's what's nnext page that lead to youtube and X10 looks pretty neat piece of work in that video.

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd1OPwfXnK0

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                    • GAZ
                    • M3s
                    • 30 Oct 2009

                    Anonymous, 30 Oct 2009are you mad? do you like to update every week..? get a life, man.no.. but its nice to have the newest software available... i think you have a few issues.

                    just a shame htc is a little slow at keeping up.
                    be nice to have pictures whilst browsing the android store :)

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                      • Anonymous
                      • wrn
                      • 30 Oct 2009

                      GAZ cpw, 30 Oct 2009i guess the hero is skipping the 1.6 update??? shame... wo... moreare you mad? do you like to update every week..? get a life, man.

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                        • GAZ cpw
                        • M3s
                        • 30 Oct 2009

                        i guess the hero is skipping the 1.6 update???
                        shame... would have been nice to see a progression :(

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                          • w0P
                          • 30 Oct 2009

                          Android is getting popular this days. i was planning to buy a windows mobile 6.5 this year but the introduction of android 2.0 looks promising. i will buy an android if its looks like a htc hd2 taht would be awesome.

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                            • Cocacola
                            • sEE
                            • 29 Oct 2009

                            Sweeett...! :)

                            I'm also busy at the moment.. introducing to all my friend how good my Hero is.. and they are too mostly astoniched by it's openness and 'blame' me for caught them to Android google, and they can't go back from it.. :P

                            Surely there's gonna be a lot of people will put their eyes on HTC Hero and other android's devices from now on.. (there's a lot of people doesn't even have a clue who HTC is, particularly in my country).

                            A happy Hero user and I'm not the only one..! :D

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 3Jm
                              • 29 Oct 2009

                              greeaat news, i wonder how long im gonna have to wait to get from t-mobile uk

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                                • Love mobile phones
                                • PYN
                                • 29 Oct 2009

                                nigredo, 29 Oct 2009YES! Can't wait to update my Hero with it! HTC knows how to... moreHTC sure does it, i have not an HTC device but i like them, i suppose they don't pretty good quality pictures. They just have to improve its' camera and maybe an AMOLED display :) would be awsome.

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                                  • nigredo
                                  • TXF
                                  • 29 Oct 2009

                                  YES! Can't wait to update my Hero with it! HTC knows how to please their fans!

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                                    • n55tro
                                    • M3s
                                    • 29 Oct 2009

                                    Mark, 29 Oct 2009Does the update address any of the Hero's shortcomings that... moreIn fact i got a 16gb memory card in mine so ur info is totally wrong. cant beat the Hero, its just too good. update will def make it more superior :)

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                                      • Mark
                                      • 3pc
                                      • 29 Oct 2009

                                      Does the update address any of the Hero's shortcomings that were covered in GSM Arena's review; ie the poor MP4 & FLV playback, lack of DivX/XviD support, bluetooth file transfer, etc?
                                      If so, I might be tempted to get one despite the lack of camera flash, TV-out, voice dialing and fact that it only takes a 8gb MicroSD card (?!?)...
                                      (Erm, on 2nd thoughts maybe I'll just wait for the N900, lol)

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                                        • Jonesy from the Phon
                                        • mqD
                                        • 29 Oct 2009

                                        I cant wait for this me dearsss!!