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[MacGuyInNC]

Getting closer!

Sprint just announced here on Twitter than 2.1 is available for the Samsung Moment.

Android 2.1 now available for Samsung Moment! Details and instructions here - Sprint Software Downloads - Smartphones - Samsung Moment? with Google?. Hero users, you're up next!

Looks like you have to download and run the update yourself.

 

[danidiva]

haha that's funny that they announced it officially, since they released it by accident yesterday!

I know Sense is probably a PITA but i'm getting annoyed. The only thing keeping me from calling Mr. HTC and Mr. Sprint is Beezy and his leak. *sigh*

 

[JayCudi]

Well finally Sprint has released 2.1 (although for the Samsung Moment)

Cool to see they mention the Hero is next...

Im sure this brings some comfort to those that haven't rooted yet

 

[highwayman1224]

So, i'm assuming since I use a Mac, there's no way to download the update when the Hero gets it? Guess I gotta do it in store?

 

[MacGuyInNC]

So, i'm assuming since I use a Mac, there's no way to download the update when the Hero gets it? Guess I gotta do it in store?

Or ask a friend/relative if they can let you borrow their computer.

 

[highwayman1224]

Or ask a friend/relative if they can let you borrow their computer.

Good point. Why don't they give an option for a Mac?

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Good point. Why don't they give an option for a Mac?

You could root on a mac, using my tutorial, and wait for a kick-ass 2.1 official release-based ROM

 

[MacGuyInNC]

Good point. Why don't they give an option for a Mac?

Because that would require them to develop, compile, test, troubleshoot, certify, etc. a Mac OS app. Costs tend to double that way.

 

[stamsd]

Never Mind

 

[ChrisC]

HOORAYYYYYYYYYY! Now I will start my prep work ...

Funny how they got this out just barely before Google I/O, so they wouldn't have to suffer the derision of all of their competitors.

Unless you enjoy frustration, I recommend that you wait a day, or a few hours at least, before you download. The servers are already hammered. Personally I will be taking my handset into the store and having them do it. Plus I'll wait a week or two just to make sure there's no colossal showstopper bugs that they only find upon release into the wild.

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Android Central: Android 2.1 for the Sprint Hero is now officially official

Sprint Support: update your HTC Hero

A few excerpts:

Software – 2.27.651.5
Firmware – 2.1 Eclair
5/19/2010

This update includes:
- Upgraded operating system to Android 2.1 Eclair
- Enhancements to sense user interface (UI)
- Enhanced corporate email support
- Variety of minor bug fixes

Important Note: Installing the 2.27.651.5 update will delete all the data and information on your phone. You will lose contacts that have not been synced to an email account, text messages that have not been forwarded, saved voicemail messages older than 5 days, voicemails older than 20 days that have not been listened to, and call history. The calendar and email settings will also revert back to factory defaults. Pictures, music, videos and files are stored on your microSD memory card, which should be removed before updating your phone.

 

[JayCudi]

Time to move this thread and start preparing for 2.2.

 

[lagavulin]

It is OFFICIAL!!!! HTC has posted 2.1 Hero the update on its website

It is OFFICIAL!!!! HTC has posted the update on its website, HTC Mobile Phone Support - HTC Hero™ (Sprint) - Downloads

 

[MacGuyInNC]

For those who are having troubles with slow downloads, Sprint wised up and posted the download on their site, too. MUCH faster.

Sprint - Software Downloads - Smartphones - HTC Hero? with Google?

 

[Roy Aguilera]

Continue all 2.1 talk Here

Thanks