When it rains, it pours. Just got word of a new leak for the HTC Sprint Hero. No way of knowing if this is the final 2.1 version, but this one is signed with release keys so you will lose your root for sure if you're into that sort of thing. Anyone who feels brave and wants to try for themselves you can find it here.
Remember, this is not official software from any carrier. Using this is at your own risk, and nobody here at Android Central is suggesting you try it, though we're more than happy to show you where it is. :p Thanks Beezy420!
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Downloading it now. :D
I'm putting this in a reply at the top because i'm hoping that you non-sprinters will see it
*THIS IS A SPRINT ONLY UPDATE*
if you have ANY OTHER HERO you risk the chance of bricking your phone.the update WILL NOT work for you.this is the SPRINT HERO UPDATE the whole build is around sprint. DONT JACK UP YOUR PHONE
thank you. Hopefully this combined with the word Sprint in the title will keep anyone from ruining their Hero.
I downloaded it and everything works great. All my apps(paid and free) were still there, so were all my contacts, mind you I'll miss my live wallpapers but I didnt use them that much anyway. You can definitley tell the speed difference as well. I'm getting no lag at all. Awesome!!!!
If I wasn't at a wedding I would be a guinea pig and try it lol
Yeah I'm at work without my USB cord. So just downloading it and hopefully someone will be brave before me so I'll know tonight when I get off of work if it'll turn my phone into an expensive brick or not.
update is great, but it will probly freeze up the first time you boot up after, and it also takes about 15min to boot up now so dont worry, and make sure to sync up with htc sync first to save contacts
I'm downloading it now as well, boy is it taking forever!
I am too big of a wuss to try this, someone let me know!!!
Downloaded it...but I'm waiting to hear from people first :-) Yes, I'm a wuss too!
Ill jump in and try if if only I knew how. I have never installed anything other than market stuff. Can I follow the same instructions posted for the samsung Moment?
Also, with connecting it to your computer, make sure to install the HTC Sync software to install the drivers to your computer.
Pro Tip: When they say to disable your anti-virus while installing the HTC Sync software, they really do mean it. It was screwing up my install something fierce. Disabling my anti-virus (use Avast here) made it work like a charm.
No, it's an EXE file so you have to connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable, then run the EXE and follow directions from there. Let us know what happens! :-)
Before I do this. If I mess up the phone, is there a way to turn it back?
Most flashing errors are recoverable, but there is always a chance of bricking the phone.
I installed the previous htc leak a few weeks ago and, with that one, there was no going back. I'm making the assumption that this is the same way.
Yeah.
Make sure you have insurance and report it as lost! lol
If you're really worried about messing up your phone and you haven't done it before, I probably wouldn't recommend doing it :D When I get home tonight I'll do it as I've done it before and I'll report back if someone hasn't already by then.
I'm a firmware noob when it comes to Android - but BBs I know it all.
My question is, BB firmwares were not exactly carrier specific.
Is this the case for Android Phones? I have a TELUS-Branded HTC Hero, would this work?
Thanks a lot fellers
No, this is a Sprint Hero update only.
OK Im too chicken to try this, since I dont pay for insurance and have no backup phone :(
Downloaded it, but I'm scared to try....plus I don't know what I have to do exactly.
Hey, I have a question, this is only for the Sprint Hero or the HTC Hero too?
don't do it the 2.1 leak is horrible!!!!! no speech to txt or txt to speech tons of friggin bloatware
I am on the 2.08.01 DC really liking it right now.. Would love to know how the 2.1 leak is. Inquiring minds want to know. Don't know if i want to lose my root.. decisions decisions.
hey guys..registered just to tell you this..downloaded n installed and it works on my previous 1.5 hero..i got tired of waiting for sprint..so give it a try
Can you post the ROM version number the Hero now shows? And how is it working? Worth it?
If I install this, will I be able to install the official release one also on top of it?
Good question. I'd be more willing to try it if I knew the official one would still work when it comes out.
Can't be 100% sure, but this probably IS the official release, just not made official yet.
I'll wait for damage to release his.
Phone booting up now........looks like it is working starting on set up now...signing in to google....yes
if it is still coming on the 21st, that is only one more week, so I will definatly wait until then to try it. but keep letting us know if it works or not and what it says about the firmware version once it is installed! HTC HERO ftw over Samsung Moment!
Ok guys just got off the phone with Sprint. THis is the official release they have just not put it up on Sprint yet. Sprint got the release just at about the same time as the leak. The Advance Tech support actually sent me to this site for the release since it is not at Sprint yet. Those that were wondering if this is the release it is...Sprint it seems is just slower than the rest of the country.
I had afeeling just picked back up util earlier today phone working will now try a restore.
Completed my Nandroid backup, restored to 1.5 and running the update currently. Will keep all informed of the transition
previous downloads are in market download tab....YES
Downloaded and installed so far so good. Wifi actually works!
Live wallpaper?
do you need to root to install this? or just run the .exe on the computer? if someone could give detailed instructions how to install that would be awesome!
Just run the .exe from your computer and follow the instructions that will pop up on your computer.
easy enough, thanks!
Guys,
It is really simple and straight forward:
Backup all of your contacts, etc.
Plug your phone in via USB to your computer.
Run the executable and the rest is taken care of automatically.
Mine is done and running really good so far. Will notify if anything changes but it appears to have cleared up the bugs that were in the first Sprint leaked ROM.
Now to figure out how to root this ROM, the challenges never end but I love it!!!!
Was hoping for live wallpapers but they are not included, oh well...
is there a way to go back to 1.5 after installing this leaked 2.1? i am new to all of this but am kind of impatient as well...haha.
Go to unlockr.com to root your phone then google Nandroid so you can backup / restore your phone at will.
excellent! one more question...will i still receive OTA updates for apps and such if i just install this 2.1 leak and NOT root my phone? or am i sol?
I like the way this phone works now the wait to Jun 4 won't be as painful!
I rooted my phone and installed previous 2.1 leak about a month ago. Do I have to go back to 1.5 in order to install this version.
I just downloaded it to my hero and so far everything is good. My hero started back up and I noticed that there is a brand new start up. When the phone is finish booting up you will have to log back into your Google account and set up your email like the first day you got your hero. So far all the htc sense widgets work perfect and the phone seems to have a boost in speed.
I'm sure this will be rooted in no time. Also, sense is updated. This also fixed my 110 error when I tried flashing to original 1.5 rom. Woohoo
Read the post people. If you do this, goodbye root. Probably forever.
Any update to the Sense UI in this update? Also would backing up to lookout serve the same as backing up to nandroid?
I thought I would have my contacts uploaded from google account directly to phone. Why arent my contacts on my phone?
Flashing it now...crossing fingers :-)
The update restores everything you'll have to download your apps again and update your contacts as well.
how do i do this on a mac? I click on the exe file and it just opens up text edit and does nothing but show a bunch of code.
use a virtual box, it's a windows .exe
--Will this void your warranty?--
Thanks
Maybe, maybe not. We weren't meant to have it, so to be safe Yes.
Alright i did it and it was easy. No live wallpapers BUT the default blue background does have moving clouds from time to time.
One thing I have noticed is that not all of my apps are available in the market. I had MLB AtBat 2010 on 1.5 but it is not in the market on this 2.1. Anyone know why i can't find it? I heard that this version is missing some kind of market sign on or something like that. I really need that app.
Also my download history was not complete in the 2.1 market - not that it is a big deal, i knw what I downloaded before. Just would like to find the MLB at bat app!
Other than that it is what it is. I can't tell if it is faster but it's fun to play with to see what differences you can find.
I tried it...its on my phone...so far so good. But, if this is the same thing as the official update is bringing then I am highly disappointed. No friend stream, obviously no lwp, no 3d gallery, lags a little but the regular 1.5 did the same. but it does take off root so make sure you want to do it.
I couldn't wait another week. Download the leak'd ROM, ran, installed, DONE! Took about 10 minutes from download to the reboot...
Works, but so did the previous leak. Only addition I see from the last leak is more widgets. Nothing to get excited about, no live wallpapers, no freindstream(witch pisses me off,really want that one)no 3d gallery.You can get the 3d gallery.apk on XDA. I did notice considerably more memory up to 110 mb from about 60 on previous leak. The live weather wallpaper is pretty cool. All said, its smoother, alot faster and a few extras and thats it. Not really impressed!! Would not pass up root if I were you!!
just got done with the update.so far so good.really liking the upgrade in space from the prev. leak. DDDOOOOOOPPPPEEEE!!!
Downloaded it
So far its nice..
As everyone has pointed out, no LWP or 3D gallery
Had to set up my Gmail account again
Luckily none of my phone contacts
however all of my apps are gone
Other than that, things are fine...
How come I can't do it. Everytime I plugged my usb in and ran the file it says error make sure to check if your phone is plugged in and usb is connected properly
Download the HTC Sync software from this site:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/hero-sprint/downloads/
Then install the software, connect your Hero via USB, click on the bar in the status that says HTC Sync. This will install the right drivers on your computer.
Then run that .exe new RUU. Works like a charm! This is a vast, vast, vast improvement over 1.5. Wow.
Willi it happened to me too. I was on a win 7 machine so i switched to a vista machine and it worked. If your computer has errors recognizing your phone when you plug it in it won't begin the download when you start it.
Same question as before, but will backing up contact info to Lookout suffice?
Hi.
I have a HTC Hero (not the model from Sprint). The one that is selled on this side of the Atlantic:)
My question is: would this "leaked official" upgrade fit in our model?
With my best Regards.
No sir, and there's the possibility of it bricking your phone. Very wise to ask first ;)
can someone tell me how to install the update, trying to load it through htc sync and keep gettng the same message: update wass not installed successful. make sure the device is set to downlaod non market apps, and debugging but every time i check the settings they are both checked. can someone please help me
Do not load it through HTC Sync. Close it and open the download file then follow the instructions. You will be fine after that. It takes about 10 minutes and your all set.
So far, so good - looks like only two of my paid apps are gone - can't seem to get Weatherbug Elite or Docs to Go. I will check with both of them to see if they're working to make available for 2.1.
To be honest, I don't miss Friendstream or the 3D gallery - I think that's what took up so much space. I'll gladly take the extra space for a few games!
But I'm glad to see the dialer is working much better, and Gmail and Facebook seemed to sync so much easier that the DC 2.08.1 did. I'll miss being rooted, but I may do that again at some point...
If your missing apps in the market it's because this signature hasn't been added to their database yet. It will be once they officially release it. Once that happens all of the apps should show up in the market. (If this is the final release) Most likely is though since it's signed and the official release is supposed to be next week. (according to best buy emails)
Anyway... just installed it. Doesn't seem too exciting. All I wanted it for though was to fix the ring lag that 1.5 had. Haven't received any calls yet, so I'm unsure if this has been fixed in 2.1.
Fingers crossed
One cool feature I just noticed is the full screen weather. After you come out of your lock screen you'll notice there is an animation from the stock weather clock widget. I know this is nothing new to the rom community, but new from 1.5. Here it is sunny, so the sun shines all across my screen for a second. Kind of a sunburst effect.
The full screen weather is nice, I think sprint leaked this..becuz. The multiple f.u.c.k ups on releasing 2.1!
Htc evo + apple iPad = jea n.I.gg.er!
Just downloaded and all is well. All my apps are listed in the Market, just had to re-install. Phone calls clear with no issues.Everything is running smooth.
if i install this will i be able to overwrite it with the sprint official release when they do in fact release it? if not, i will just wait...but if i can overwrite it then i will do it within the next 5 minutes!
yes, it'll work. have no FEAR!
it works! I've done it and everything works!!! Finally!
here is the direct link: http://dc237.4shared.com/download/289202460/afcb02a/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_22...
Is this a sprint update only.Shouldnt everyone who owns hero be updated.Will they have the update on the htc website,i mean it wouldnt be fair it only sprint customers get the update.
I have a couple of questions. I was able to convert my sprint hero to 2.1 successfully. I want to return it back to the original software before the official release. I have tried several ROMs and I keep getting the error message, "error 140, bootloader version error". Does anyone know how I can fix this?
Also, with the pending official release for Android 2.1 on May 21, will we be able to override this leak in favor of the official version? I am thinking the official version will have friend stream, live wallpapers, 3d pic background,etc. My thinking is that the official release will overtake the current leaked version and everything will be fine. Then again, I am kinda new at this. Please respond with your insights...Thanks
Unless there's some major catastrophe or hardware killing bugs, this will be the release that rolls out.
The Hero will never have friendstream, 3d anything, etc, etc unless you hack it.
You get the bootloader error because you're trying to roll back to an older version, and you can't.
I know, not what you wanted to hear, but I hope this helps
Ok just download and ran exe file. Go to screen where it says its sendng but been like that for 30 minutes? The phone rebooted and now stuck on HTC screen? is that normal? Should I rebot phone and try again or will that screw up phone? HELP!
I wish i could answer questions regarding if its Sprint exclusive or people with Hero's on other providers could use it
Im wondering if you can roll back and use the official one once its released
-No Friendstream
-No Live Wallpapers
-No 3D Gallery
-Not able to download Google Earth
-Market place is updated
-pinch to zoom is added
-the "HTC Desire" wallpaper is added...though its not animated
-Notice almost no lag when using the phone dialer
-able to download the official twitter app...nice!
-Voice search is improved
-New app icons are added
-Power control widget is added!
-New navigator and maps are added!
-Google Goggles is available to download
-Speech to text is pretty good...haven't used it that much so far
Just installed it. Looks Good!!!!! it very well may be the offical update not made offical yet. pinch to zoom and alot of those updated sense features, lovin it :)
Quick question... is this the CDMA version? Thank you!
No. This is a Sprint specific version. Other CDMA Hero users should think twice.
I guess just take some CAUTION.
I downloaded, installed, whatnot... And now, I cannot add contacts. Anyone else having this issue? Can't add a single flippin contact. So it's functionality as a phonebook is lost.
Also, don't know if anyone has noticed when they go to the "Phone" and it shows all of your facebook contacts, when you scroll down, it brings the first contacts to whatever spot you're in. So at the top, it's the A's, if I scroll down to the M's, it puts the A's in the middle of the M's so I can never see the rest of the M's.
Basically I only see the first six people on my FB account.
So. Those are the issues I've noticed in the first five minutes.
Hope everyone else has better luck than I did.
I am easily able to add contacts of any variety and aren't seeing these issues that you claim. Try to reboot your phone.
Am I completely trippin or is there no video player present?
Correction: Plays my videos still...just doesn't seem to have a shortcut for video player app. Eh...minor.
Oh also, I also noticed when you go to Add Contact, there's no longer an option to select FB contact to sync it to.
Just an ob.
There's a new section in each contact that has a little link bar next to the name. If it is a broken link, it is not linked to FB. You can also add a link in the edit mode. very nice addition, much better than on 1.5
How the heck do you install this. I installed the exe file but then this 4shared program came up then i signed up and now what???? please help!!
Download the HTC Sync software from this site:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/hero-sprint/downloads/
Then install the software, connect your Hero via USB, click on the bar in the status that says HTC Sync. This will install the right drivers on your computer.
Not sure why you signed up for that websites downloads. Didn't need to do that!
Thanks for the reply, now that i have HTC Sync installed, i did what you told me but now what? nothing happened with the file i downloaded for the 2.1 upgrade. how do i install it on my phone??? please help
No 3D Gallery, but I found this one: http://cocaman.ch/wp/2010/05/cooliris-gallery3d-download-for-htc-desire/
Will this update work on European Heros?
I'm asking because we don't have Sprint over here...
Thanks
I have to wonder about reading comprehension with some people. I've been watching this discussion closely and must of seen 4 or 5 of the same question answered. Its like people don't pay attention. Let me make it clear:
THIS UPDATE IS FOR THE SPRINT HERO PHONE, IT WON'T WORK ON ANY OTHER HEROS. IF YOU'RE IN EUROPE, HAVE A GMS HERO OR DON'T HAVE SPRINT DON'T TRY IT.
Ok posting this at 8 am in the morning, lets see how many more times people ask the same question by noon today. I'm thinking another 4 or 5 times, anyone else want in on the betting action?
Does this work on the GSM Hero?
Sprint Hero only...
Yea it works with gsm hero, you should try it.bwahhhhh
Not funny at all. I hope you edit your post, and remember it the next time you ask for help or advice.
.....
Thats one (However I'm hoping that it was a joke).
lol.i'm sure it was.i posted a similar message in a reply to the first comment.hoping that ppl will see that first n stop asking.pretty soon i'm gonna just tell the next person that it works and let them jack up their phone
I seem to do Everything just like I am suppose to do and still get an error 170. I have uninstalled htc sync and reinstalled it. Any Ideas?
can you give a play by play.not familiar with error 107
like what are the exact steps you went through
should have to just run the exe file and follow the wizard
Thanks for the reply,
I have downloaded the Ruu...Its just sitting there on my desktop laughing and tormenting me. I think it knows i have been waiting for this update since Oct 09... anyway. I plug my phone in the USB. I dont hit the sync button, I dont hit the mount button, I just run the ruu.. right after the pc "verifying information on your android phone" i get error 170 usb connection error.. What the hell am I doing wrong??
I believe your issue is "USB debug mode" is turned on. Turn this off and it should fix your problem. Please let us know.
Thanks for your help on this. I made sure the "USB debug mode" is turned off. It was. I also went ahead and synced the phone. the PC and phone are communicating so i don't think that's the issue.I'm lost. Just for the record, when i connect the phone to the laptop i shouldn't have to hit any buttons on the phone?
Windows error. Unplug the phone, and in Device manager (on your computer) uninstall any and all Android or HTC drivers.
Download and install HTC sync and try again
Gave up trying to load it on my vista machine...dusted off the old xp machine and it loaded first time...finished and happy so far..
Windows -- gotta love it :)
Nice one though *thumbsup*
Anyone figured out how to turn off sense? The usual way isn't working...I figure that if sense is off live wallpapers will work, just as on the htc desire....becuz live wallpapers don't work in sense
Does google maps navigation works with this new update?
I've been trying to figure out how to turn off sense since I got this installed lastnight, and so far haven't had any luck. If someone figures this out, please let us know.
Also, yes...Google Maps navigation does work.
I've been trying to turn off Sense as well and can't. I have a feeling we won't be able to.
Haven't seen anyone mention this yet but does their YouTube app work? I assume it does but just curious. That's my main reason for updating. Sadly I got to wait for the official release cause my comp sucks.
All apps working fine, no force close. Everything is working smooth and 10x better than 1.5.
Hey, I can't get the .exe to run. I have connected my phone, have HTC Sync installed and open. When I click the .exe, the program comes up and says the installation is preparing with the bar filling up. However, when the bar fills up, the application just quits, and nothing happens. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Does anyone know if this will void updating to future sprint releases (or release candidates) if installed?
I just completed the update. Works perfectly on my Hero. If you follow all the steps, you should have no problems. All the features are working as fine. Now I'm going to go do a litle exploring to what the new changes are. Have fun everyone......
To all the people that ask or want to know.Livewallpapers will not ever come on a stock hero,only way is to hack/root.I know its been asked alot THIS IS CDMA SPRINT ONLY.For the people that get mad at people asking that,if you can't reply with a helpful answer don't reply at all.People might ask the same question a million times.If you got time to bash them,then you have time to help.AC is a great place and very helpful lets keep it that way.
No my friend, i really think this is going to be the official update, the problem in the marketplace is caused because the phone its not in the database, when sprint release the official update youll find all your apps.
This update seems to help a few things like
Lag, still early but battery life seems better. Phone just feels overall better as far as performance.
BE WARNED tho, I doubt this is the final release because there are market issues, not all the apps are showing up, I can't find my apps like LiveScore, Smart Keyboard, NFL news, a percent calculator, Camera zoom ( the addons are there but not the actual camera zoom app)
I'm not sure if it is just protected apps or whatever, but there are definitely market issues.
Would updating to this not allow a future update to the final release?
LiveScore, Smart Keyboard, NFL news are not stock sprint apps. I can zoom just fine with the new camera. Touch the +/- button and slide your finger up and down on the slider that pops up on the left. Any third party apps you may have downloaded before, you will have to redownload them. If you can't find them on the market, they might not be available anymore.
BY THE TIME THE REAL UPDATE COMES OUT SPRINT MAY LOSE A MILLION CUSTOMERS TO VERIZON OR AT&T...LOL....SO SAD THAT I'M STUCK WITH THIS CRAPPY HERO BUT THE EVO IS COMING OUT WITH 2.1 IN 2 WEEKS??
I downloaded and installed. Working perfectly for me, and I'm not having any problems with the marketplace.
I haven't been able to turn off HTC Sense though...
I dont get sense not being able to be turned off
DLed it and using it with no problems. It wasnt as big of a difference visually as I thought it would be. Some icons look different now. The settings menu is completely different now. The lock screen with security pattern is very much improved both visually and functionally. The market is much more organized as well but I too did notice that a few of my apps were missing as well. Overall, I wasnt blown away but I guess its better than 1.5, I just need to get used to it.
So glad I took the risk. I have a new love for the Sprint Hero until the EVO comes out. I hope they don't have any hardware issues, surely don't want to live at the Sprint Store. :)
Just updated my phone. Super easy and took about ten minutes. Just remember this will erase everything on your phone so make sure your contacts are backed up to your google account.
For those who want the firmware info here it is
Firmware version 2.1-update 1
Baseband version 2.42.01.04.27
Kernal version 2.6.29-bc0dcff htc-kernel@and18-2 #1
build number 2.27.651.5 cl169236 release-keys
Software number 2.27.651.5
I DL it today and worked fine for the most part. My Apps were in the Market to re download at first then they disagreed. I had no paid apps so no biggie. I just had to remember which ones I DL from the Market and re download them. I did have a browser problem at one point stating some type of connection error, but a phone power off and restart fixed it. Still playing around with it so I don't know if there are any other problems.
Just got done installing and the only thing that I was disappointed about was the fact that it does not have the livewallpapers. Other than that it is great.
Does bluetooth file transfer work?
I'm very nervous to install this and then not be able to get the official one from sprint once released just in case this isn't the full/real version. has anyone tried to revert back to 1.5 after updating?
NO you wouldn't be able to go back to 1.5 if you use this.
I downloaded this Friday nite, everything is working great and love the 2.1. The only issue i have is that when turning on the phone it takes a while to load up and no internet for 10 minutes, so i just wont turn the phone off and wont have that problem. I will try to do the official update once its out to see if that solves the problem.
So, now that I have installed this, I want the live wallpapers and the 3d gallery,.. is there anyone that can help me with this?
Here you go, enjoy !!! http://cocaman.ch/wp/2010/05/cooliris-gallery3d-download-for-htc-desire/
Anyone else having problems with the alarm clock? I've set it now for the past 2 mornings and it hasn't gone off even though it said the alarm was set for 8hours and whatever minutes from now.
if your running a Task Killer app on the phone, make sure you set it up not to kill the clock. Had the same issue a few weeks ago. I run ATK and make sure the uncheck the CLOCK because otherwise it disables your alarm.
I used the alarm clock this morning and it worked fine.
I'm honestly disappointed with this version. I previously had the 2.1 that was released by DamageControl and it had features missing from this version like the 3D Gallery and Friendstream. When someone comes up with a ROOT for 2.1 I'm actually going to flash back over to Damage Control's version. The Droid Eris suffered the same omission with the official release as well.
I am not able to link my fb contacts with my google contacts why is that is anyone having this problem
Hello...i still could use some help. i have done everything just like everyone else has with no luck. i plug the phone in usb, run the rru. and check both boxes...and the status bar comes back saying error 170 cant seem to connect. i can sync fine. so it must be seeing my phone..i have removed sync from my puter, reinstalled it...help...
do you have the lates version of HTC Sync???