HTC Hero

paddy2k

Cyrus wrote: »

`lads i just nabbed a brand new graphite hero on ebay last night from a power seller for £320 delivered

i cant wait to get it,

can anyone fill me in on when the new firmware with the google navigation is due and where do i need to go to find out about what apps i need and how to set the phone up

cheers

I'd say HTC will have 2.0 firmware out before christmas.
However it's it's up to the operators to release the upgrade. Mine is an unlocked t-mobile handset so I have to wait on them.

Cyrus

paddy2k wrote: »

I'd say HTC will have 2.0 firmware out before christmas.
However it's it's up to the operators to release the upgrade. Mine is an unlocked t-mobile handset so I have to wait on them.

is it not possible to debrand no?

Dingatron

Cyrus wrote: »

is it not possible to debrand no?

Absolutely

Follow instructions below:

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero-hero-modaco-com/291520/de-brand-your-orange-t-mo-etc-device-via-nandroid/

Most important thing is to install the recovery image first so you can backup phone image to avoid bricking it.

Slipshaney

how are guys finding the battery?

paddy2k

Slipshaney wrote: »

how are guys finding the battery?

I've only been getting a day outta it. But that is with heavy use. Once it goes under 15% it drains pretty quickly.

Slipshaney

paddy2k wrote: »

I've only been getting a day outta it. But that is with heavy use. Once it goes under 15% it drains pretty quickly.

thats fair enough - is that using the wifi, etc a lot? or just general fiddling!

paddy2k

Slipshaney wrote: »

thats fair enough - is that using the wifi, etc a lot? or just general fiddling!

I think gps and strugling to get an edge connection didn't help.

paddy2k

Has anyone else had issues getting some apps to work on Meteor?
while on meteor my contacts won't sync, internet radio won't work, and most Twitter apps won't authenticate. Works fine on 3 and WiFi.
Any thoughts?

EPM

In Meteor stores the last few days...

Skud

cpu-dude wrote: »

Interesting, I rang Meteor and they said it will probably be around in the New Year.

got one on reserve in blanch, picking it up later

Slipshaney

Skud wrote: »

got one on reserve in blanch, picking it up later

on billpay upgrade or PAYG?

hanleyco

just upgraded to the modaco 2.8, super fast! just wondering if theres any hope of getting something like spotify or teradesk storage to ireland anytime soon?

Bluefoam

The 3G store in Dundrum has a waiting blist of 20 people. They'll be getting it in Thurs...

Skud

Skud wrote: »

got one on reserve in blanch, picking it up later

billpay, they asked me was it an upgrade so I guess they taking them too. Dont know if they got payg there, will ask later if i remember

EPM

Most meteor stores have them if you call

C.D.

chrislad wrote: »

Loving the phone. For some reason, it won't change the notification tone. It's changed in the settings, but when it goes off it's the default. Same result with a stock tone and a custom one.

Bit of an obscure one this, go to messages->menu->settings, scroll down to notification settings and then tap select sound.. sorted.

nellocon

Can anyone post the price of the phone on Billpay and PAYG please..just wondering whether to get it from meteor or go for a sim-free one..

Thanks

rizzee

Look through the thread mate its all over the place!!

radiospan

Patrick Street Meteor never seem to answer their phones!

Anyone know what time they close at?

Zapp Brannigan

So, there's no front camera for video calling on this phone? Seems a massive oversight on HTC's part...

Although I never use video calling I do like to use the front camera on my N95 to check out my awesome hair!

EPM

Meteor usually close at six

metalfest

just off the phone to customer care, didn't know anything about the 30e off when you trade in a phone??
has anyone availed of this??

Shane O' Malley

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

So, there's no front camera for video calling on this phone? Seems a massive oversight on HTC's part...

Although I never use video calling I do like to use the front camera on my N95 to check out my awesome hair!

Has anyone actually used the front camera on any phone (Other than checking their hair)

rizzee

Back about 4 years ago on a Motorola E770v on Vodafone to test 3g video calls for about 2 minutes :P

exiot

metalfest wrote: »

just off the phone to customer care, didn't know anything about the 30e off when you trade in a phone??
has anyone availed of this??

Rang the local meteor store there and they told me the same thing - has to be in good shape and with a camera, got to bring in the charger too - €30 off.

They told me also that on the €25 contract the Hero is actually €159.99, the €99 price was more attractive

Bluefoam

I did once when Voda released their very first 3G phone (SE V800 many, many years ago), it was a very exciting phone call... haven't used a front camera since!

Video calling – a reality!

Just like a sci-fi movie – use the multidirectional camera to show the person you’re talking to where you are, or who you are – and see them.

WOW

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/v800

metalfest

exiot wrote: »

Rang the local meteor store there and they told me the same thing - has to be in good shape and with a camera, got to bring in the charger too - €30 off.

They told me also that on the €25 contract the Hero is actually €159.99, the €99 price was more attractive

they definitely accept them so? brilliant, only 99.99 now, lol

Shane O' Malley

The Trade in is the same in 3G.

Don't need the charger though. Just needs to be working and have a camera.

Non Camera phones get €10

metalfest

Shane O' Malley wrote: »

The Trade in is the same in 3G.

Don't need the charger though. Just needs to be working and have a camera.

Non Camera phones get €10

do they have the android yet ?

rizzee

Metalfest, you gonna go for the Hero then?