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Mobile Minute: HTC releases software update for the HTC Hero
by Paul O'Brien Sep 15th 2009 at 11:30AM
If you are a HTC Hero owner, you've likely been waiting with baited breath for the device software update that has been widely publicised as giving the Hero a much needed speed boost.
Wait no more, it's finally here!
Wearing version number 2.73.405.3 (in line with the leaked version that surfaced last week) for the WWE region (an Asia release will follow), the update adds also adds a new radio layer for improved reception and will require a wipe of your data to install. The update can only be installed via a Windows PC.
If you are lucky enough to have a Hero, there is absolutely no doubt you should install this update to significantly improve the performance of your device - grab it from the HTC support site.
The update does also flash a new bootloader which makes 'rooting' the phone for full unrestricted access slightly more difficult, but due to HTC failing to patch a vulnerability in the kernel, it can still be done!
If you have any problems applying the update, ensure that you have the latest version of HTC Sync installed, which is also available from the HTC support site.
It's a little disappointing that the update can only be applied via a Windows PC - HTC need to bear their Mac or Linux using customers in mind, or even better - deploy the update 'over the air'.
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Scruffy Bob said 12:41PM on 9-15-2009
baited breath -> bated breath
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sybgtwy said 2:37PM on 9-15-2009
Maybe he ate sardines before he wrote the article, Bob.
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