HTC Hero firmware update 2.73.405.5 live on HTC UK site

979 days ago by 3

HTC has a new ROM upgrade for your Hero. Version 2.73.405.5 is up now at the HTC UK site, for owners of Orange, T-mobile, and other UK Hero users. To upgrade, head over to the HTC support page for full instructions on installing the new firmware.

The update will speed things up a bit for a snappier experience and touch-to-focus for the your 5MP camera. And unlike other software upgrades for Android phones, you will need a Windows PC to install the update, sorry Mac and Linux users.
[thanks to @burrom for the tip]

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  • fletcharama

    Except its not actually available to Orange or T-Mobile Hero owners as the HTC site prevents downloads when the serial number is entered.

  • Rach

    Will not allow me to update on my t-mobile hero either. Says “Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.” Any ideas on when it will be available?

  • s

    If you are not a windows owner HTC cannot help you with any firmware upgrade, I have tried and tried but it seems the Hero is a Android for windows users phone. As a Mac user I’m mightely disgusted with the awful HTC helpdesk support for this phone outside of the

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