Our friends over at TMoNews got wind of an accidental update release for the MotoCliq. It was software release 1.3.8 that was released and pulled back down within a 15 minute span. Is this something the rest of the Cliq owners can look forward to? It has been rumored that Cliq owners have an update coming, maybe this was a test run? Good luck to those still waiting and if your update comes let us know what improvements came with it.

As reported by BGR, Verizon started sending out the update to a limited number of subscribers around Midnight this morning. Over the coming days, the list of recipiants will grow exponentially. The ROM is 1.16.605.1 and the radio version is 2.32.40.11.09. Here is a list of intended improvements:

While on a call and the device is in screensaver mode, pressing the End key now takes the device out of screensaver mode, and a second press will end the call.

On-call mute and speakerphone icon functionality is enhanced.

Upgraded functionality after activation eliminates the delay users were experiencing in receiving their first call.

Device now switches effectively from 1x mode to 3G.

Device no longer requires users to reselect a default email after power-cycling.

SMS and MMS messaging delivery is improved.

Eighty-character MMS/SMS message subject lines are now allowed

Improved picture messaging functionality allows messages from LG phones to be opened.

I no longer have an Eris on hand to check. I’m sure all of us would appreciate a quick report in the comments when you receive the update!

Via BGR

I’ve been getting reports since my first post about this, and all but a few people (so far) are claiming that the SMS sleep/battery issue is fixed. It is not listed in the changelog as posted by a Sprint Community admin though:

A software update is available for the HTC Hero.

You can initiate the update from the Settings, About Phone, System updates, Firmware update.

Feature Updates and Enhancements

HTC Hero Software Enhancement SW 1.56.651.2 provides feature updates and enhancements to address the following:
• Improvement to camera picture quality
• DST (Daylight Savings Time) issue addressed
• Unable to receive SMS due to full memory
• Memory leak when Bluetooth is in connecting state
• 3.5mm mono when not using headset with mic
• Dialer application causing excess battery draw

Important note: Dedicated Mute/Speaker buttons have been added to the Talk screen

Verification of updates:
To verify the customer has the updated build after the update:
1. Press Menu, Tap Settings
2. Flick Up, Tap About Phone
3. Scroll up and check Software version: After update 1.56.651.2

I’ve gotten user reports that go beyond a quick tweet. I can’t confirm any of it, but here’s one I think is worth looking at. I’d be interested, as I htink other readers would, in what you Hero owners have to say. Don’t be shy in the comments.