10-24-2009 08:28 PM
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  1. spatel9114's Avatar
    spatel9114
    So I just got my Hero after returning my Palm Pre. I love it so far, but I've been reading about all this new Android 2.0 stuff, and mine is 1.5. So, can I do a firmware upgrade when 2.0 comes out via the settings menu or do I have to get an all new phone to get the upgrade? Also, there is a 1.6 version out too, can I get that update on my phone? When I go to firmware update, it says I am running the latest version.

    Thanks for the help guys, love the site so far and am definitely loving Google and Android!
    10-22-2009 08:47 PM
  2. Gambit#WP's Avatar
    Gambit#WP
    All the Sprint Heros ship with 1.5. Updates will have to be made avaialble by HTC. For what it's worth, I heard a rumor there may be a 1.6 update around the end of October.
    10-23-2009 10:29 AM
  3. ERDude's Avatar
    ERDude
    Heard the same rumor from a Sprint Tech Support guy. It's a wait and see game, hopefully they do it OTA or they'll be leaving us Mac guys out of the upgrade game.
    10-23-2009 11:54 AM
  4. spatel9114's Avatar
    spatel9114
    So is there a way I can download it without having to use OTA?
    10-24-2009 09:55 AM
  5. highwayman1224's Avatar
    highwayman1224
    Why is that ERDude? I own a mac as well, & would like to know why we wouldn't be able to download an update off htc's site when it's available.
    10-24-2009 10:02 AM
  6. Cory Streater's Avatar
    Cory Streater
    Because updates are released in the form of executables not dmg's.
    10-24-2009 11:33 AM
  7. highwayman1224's Avatar
    highwayman1224
    Um, ok lol. I have no idea what that means cause i'm not too knowledgeable on all this stuff. I'll take your word for it though.
    10-24-2009 12:22 PM
  8. ERDude's Avatar
    ERDude
    Executables are PC program files

    And DMG's are Mac program files.
    10-24-2009 12:47 PM
  9. highwayman1224's Avatar
    highwayman1224
    I love my mac, was tired of all the virus stuff on pc, but it sucks a lot of things aren't compatible with them. Oh well, that's life.
    10-24-2009 01:59 PM
  10. doublebullout's Avatar
    doublebullout
    Just use Boot Camp on your Mac and install Windows. No reason why you can't run Windows on a Mac when you need to.
    10-24-2009 02:16 PM
  11. Cory Streater's Avatar
    Cory Streater
    I'm trying Parallels right now (works well) and am looking forward to the upcoming release of VMWare 3.0. Both provide fairly seamless access to Windows.
    10-24-2009 02:26 PM
  12. ERDude's Avatar
    ERDude
    Luckily Sprint will update your phone for you if you take into a service center.
    10-24-2009 06:13 PM
  13. highwayman1224's Avatar
    highwayman1224
    Cool, ER, that's good to know. Do they charge you to do that?
    10-24-2009 07:57 PM
  14. ERDude's Avatar
    ERDude
    Originally Posted by highwayman1224
    Cool, ER, that's good to know. Do they charge you to do that?
    Nope, it's all free.

    And for the record I refuse to put windows on my Mac, not worth the risks.
    10-24-2009 08:28 PM
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