HTC Hero

[T-Bag]

I followed all that and it still wouldn't work. I tried it under XP Mode too. Then I tried it on a uni computer running XP and on my housemates laptop running on Vista. None of the above worked.

In the end it needed a restart and then it worked with my Win 7 Machine. :doh:

[smilodon]

As far a I am aware HTC Sync is not used for firmware updates. They come as stand-alone executables. That being said you probably still need the correct drivers in order to install them. Sync is only needed if you want to syncronise your Hero contacts etc with Windows, which is a bit pointless if you do it over the air with Google, which IMHO is the best method.

[T-Bag]

you have to have the phone synced before running the standalone exe file. Or at least it says that in the instructions. I got it done. After I turned it off and back on again (the first thing I should have tried I guess) it synced and the process of the upgrade is easy (though wipes the phone and needs setting up from scratch.
Well worth it for the performance difference. I assume it will be worth it to upgrade to version 3 of Android too.

[DarkAngel]

2nd version of this was released yesterday anyone have one?

[smilodon]

I couldn't see much difference from the original, however as mentioned I don't use HTC Sync as I back-up/synchronise with Google (point taken about needing sync for Android updates)

The official blurb says

Improved Functions
 1. This update for HTC Sync provides more connectivity between your HTC Phone and PC.  Still providing synchronization between your Outlook and your HTC Phone, weââ,¬â,,¢ve added in media enhancements, syncing your contacts pictures along with their contact information.

2. Syncing now also syncs your HTC Phoneââ,¬â,,¢s time with your PCââ,¬â,,¢s time and vice versa, providing the most accurate time for you, wherever, or whenever, you are.
 3. Sync your phone with ease.  Just plug in your HTC phone to your PC using a Mini (Or Micro) USB cable and watch as HTC Sync displays your model name and starts to sync your information for you.

[OldBloke]

I *love* this phone.

The only thing I miss from my Nokia N95 8GB was the ability to sync with Exchange within set timeframes (I don't want to get work related emails at night or weekends).

Off to find out if there's an app for that

[TeaLeaf]

I have to say that I got around to getting my data off the 'phone' calendar and was then free to do the ROM update.  Boy was it ever a smooth and simple process, real nice & easy and worked flawlessly.  The new ROM is noticeably faster.  Very impressed.

[delanvital]

The new ROM is noticeably faster.  Very impressed.

Well, be ready to back up again because Android 2.0 Eclair is on its way. Probably before the end of the year. The jump will not be as great as some say though, because the HTC-version of 1.5 we have, is not that far from 1.6... but still unified email program, support for several google accounts, and plenty of other good stuff :woot2:

[Bob]

Android 2.1 spied on HTC Hero

:dribble::dribble::dribble:

[T-Bag]

Nice. I'm looking forward to this. Though it might take a little longer as I'm on T-Mobile they had a month or two delay with the last update.

[OldBloke]

Ten years ago now but I have fond memories of the Hero.

(Saw a picture of one on a random web search and decided the memory was worth finding this thread and posting my love )

[TeaLeaf]

As a data user yourself Smilo, is 500MB a reasonable amount?  My previous phones I have not really used the email and browsing side, so I have little experience of if that quantity is ok compared to say an 'unlimited' 3GS alternative.

TL.

How time & data usage fly.......!

[smilodon]

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and now we are here....

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