The much anticipated HTC firmware update for the Hero seems to be on its way, with ROM version 2.73.405.5 showing up on the company’s Nordic support site. Tipped to address issues of slow screen transitions, sluggishness of apps – including HTC Sense, the company’s UI makeover – and generally speed up the system as a whole, it seems reasonable to assume that HTC will be pushing out other regional variants imminently.
The new firmware doesn’t just make the Hero more speedy; it also brings with it a tweak to the 5-megapixel camera. That tweak adds touch-to-focus, a feature seen on some of HTC’s Windows Mobile smartphones.
A PC is required to install the ROM, which is a free download. It’s unclear whether this is a regionally-specific update – e.g. solely for those HTC Hero handsets in Denmark – or one suitable for across the board; we’ll be keeping an eye on other HTC regional sites to see what turns up there, too.
Update: There’s talk from a Swedish forum that HTC support in that country are advising not to use this update, warning that it “misses an important piece in the ROM”. The “real” one is said to be coming tomorrow, though other users are claiming to have installed it with no problems; might be worth waiting to see what arrives over the weekend. [Thanks John!]
Update 2: We’ve spoken to HTC and they say there’s no problem with the ROM available on the Swedish site.
[via SlashGear]
The touch to focus camera option is also really nice. The native scandinavian language support for the OS is also nice (and new). It opens up a much larger market for the phone in Scandinavia. But the translation is so badly done so I will go back to english I guess.
Enjoy the upgrade, I think it's really great.
why we cant upgrade to this firmwear?
why only spacial people...such as denmarkian...norwey...
i am living in iran
and i have hero...
would you tell me..can i upgrading or no....and plz say your reasons.
my phone info:
firmware:1.5
basebamd:63.18.55
kernal version:2.6.27
build no:1.76.405.6
soft version:
1.0.0
On my Hero, with the Modaco ROM:
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband version: 63.18.55.06EU_6.35.06.18
Kernel version: 2.6.27-8dd6deee
Build number: 2.73.405.5 146733
Software version: 1.0.0.A6288
What improvements in real world does it do regarding the upgrade?
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportVie...71&news_id=254
(Not yet for other continents)
HTC sent me this:
Thanks for your email. The reason it is not working is because you don't have an HTC hero. You have a T-Mobile G2 Touch. you need to contact T-Mobile and ask them when they are releasing the update for the G2. however, you may have trouble getting through to anyone who knows anything about it as their level 1 call centre agents generally have no idea what you are talking about when you ask about updates. the updates on our website are only for Generic HTC branded devices and will NEVER install on network devices. Best regards, HTC Europe Support
I Bet it's not a priority for Tmobile to release phone software updates
I managed to download it by changing the the S/N number by one digit.
Im not sure if I can install it, or what would happen if I tried.
Might try and get in touch with T-mobile but according to that message, I probably wont have any luck.
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/discus...7a386684007c5d
My Build # for the ROM is:
1.29.651.1