UPDATE: Sprint HTC Hero OFFICIAL Android 2.1 update available…for real this time
UPDATE 10:15AM CDT: It’s live.
@Sprint: Android 2.1 now avail. for the HTC Hero! Details & instructions here – http://bit.ly/93pnqS. Many thanks to our customers for your patience.
UPDATE: Sprint has updated their support page, but the update file is no where to be found. The support page, linked below, has all of the update installation instructions though. Prep your phone by backing up all of your contacts, email, and data.
The wait is over. If you weren’t brave enough to install the previous leaked versions, your time has now come. The build number is the same as the latest leak, so if you did install it, you’re probably okay. But it might not hurt to run the update again.
Download it HERE.
Also, you can watch my Hero update installation “how-to” video here.
’nuff said.
I installed the leak but figured I'd throw this on to be “official” as I noticed that I'm still not seeing things like MLB AtBat and the New York Times in the market and wondered if the signature may have changed even if the build number had not. Anyway, the sprint page regarding this update links to the sprint download page for the Hero which still does not contain the update. Has anybody seen a Sprint page with the actual update available for download?
HTC web site has the update
UPDATE: Sprint has updated their support page, but the update file is no where to be found. The support page, linked below, has all of the update installation instructions though. Prep your phone by backing up all of your contacts, email, and data.
Sorry for the premature post. I saw all the instructions and links and didn't follow them all the way through. I hope they add the file soon. I too hope that this ROM is officially signed so we can see copy protected apps in the Market.
Perhaps all we are waiting for is recognition in the Android Market… Google might be a bit busy right now with I/O today. ;-) Maybe they figure that Number 3 (sprint) can take a number 2 while they wait for Number 1 (Google)… sorry, couldn't help it.
What about the MOMENT!?!
Either Google hasn't signed the ROM or the “leaked” version isn't the final.
After someone installs the official version, can you please confirm the release key? I have CL169236 from the “leaked” version.
Sprint has it up and working and its the same release key as the leak.
Seems like what we downloaded (“leaked” version) is the same firmware as the official one on the site. I reviewed my Hero’s firmware info and it has the same information shown on the HTC website.
http://www.htc.com/us/content/documents/HTC%20Hero%20%28Sprint%29/heroMR_1.png
http://www.htc.com/us/support/hero-sprint/downloads/
So I guess Mac users are left in the dark for now.
Download links now available on HTC site: http://www.htc.com/us/support/hero-sprint/downloads/
The leaked version is the same as what Sprint has on their site. MD5 Hash Values match up.
e1f279cefa329b13fdc225efeddd8756
Looks like the leaked release was official.
HTC’s site must be taking a hit, it is going to take 2 hours to download the update……
By the way, I can confirm that the Release Key on the Official Release is the same.
so the leaked is official and i don’t need to download the htc release
Thanks.
Stop into a Sprint store or Best Buy. Sprint will probably update your phone for free. BBY might charge you.
Did anyone install the official update on top of the most recently leaked official version? Were there any errors or did it wipe and install just fine?
I updated my phone with the leaked update and now my battery life is ridiculously low. When I check the The up time (16:26:00) to the awake time (1:26:20) it doesnt seem that is the issue. Under “battery use” it shows 55% cell standby, 31% phone idle, 7% dialer, 4% display and 3% voice calls since the phone was unplugged 5 hours ago. I'm at half battery life and I only made one call today and havent used the phone for anything else. Can you help?
i did and everything works fine. the market problem was fixed in the official version
The official installed fine and it wiped all data just like the leak.
after my 2.1 upgrade on my Hero pic text wont ever finish downloading…. and i cant send any out either….can someone help me out?
can someone pliiss answers this, if i rooted my fone will the offical update still work??????????
Can I get some help please? I downloaded the Hero 2.1 unofficial version when it first came out and is working flawlessly. My questions are:
Should I Keep this version since it appears to be the same?
If I do so, would that affect any other update release by Sprint via air?
Do you recommend downloading the Sprint version instead?
Thank you in advance.
Can I get some help please? I downloaded the Hero 2.1 unofficial version when it first came out and is working flawlessly. My questions are:
Should I Keep this version since it appears to be the same?
If I do so, would that affect any other update release by Sprint via air?
Do you recommend downloading the Sprint version instead?
Thank you in advance.
Can I get some help please? I downloaded the Hero 2.1 unofficial version when it first came out and is working flawlessly. My questions are:
Should I Keep this version since it appears to be the same?
If I do so, would that affect any other update release by Sprint via air?
Do you recommend downloading the Sprint version instead?
Thank you in advance.
I kept the leaked update and I haven't had any issue. I don't know what this means long term though. If you skim though some of these comments, and comments on other posts, you'll see that the version number and release keys are identical with the leak and the Sprint hosted EXE. Personally, I'm not worried. If for some reason we find out that the leak and the official are different, I'll just flash the official ROM and call it a day.
Yes.
Thanks again Breon
NO, the official update will take away ROOT access and you won't be able to root again (until they figure out how to again)… This is true, read everywhere else, u can't root with the official rom installation.
I update to 2.1 and now my facebook wont sync.Is it only me cause when i try to add someones account it wont let me
I update to 2.1 and now my facebook wont sync.Is it only me cause when i try to add someones account it wont let me
I update to 2.1 and now my facebook wont sync.Is it only me cause when i try to add someones account it wont let me