HTC Hero 2.1 OTA - Singapore

[walkinhotdog]

hey Zane, so after installing the recovery image, can i actually use any custom rom available? Or am i only limited to following your quick guide on the first post?

Am i alrdy rooted after installing the custom recovery image?

Will that radio on the first post be compatible for me, since im in the USA?

Thanks

 

[Zane Lee]

hey Zane, so after installing the recovery image, can i actually use any custom rom available? Or am i only limited to following your quick guide on the first post?

Am i alrdy rooted after installing the custom recovery image?

Will that radio on the first post be compatible for me, since im in the USA?

Thanks

Well, as reported by other users in the first few pages, the radio works fine and is compatible for users in the USA as well. As for installing custom rom, yes, with the custom recovery, you can go on to install MoDaCo's rom or any other roms available in update.zip format.

Well, technically you're not rooted unless you have SuperUser access in your ROM, but with the custom recovery, you can easily switch between roms by flashing update.zips. And the nandroid backup function is neat because you can backup your existing ROM together with data/settings and restore them if you're unhappy with new roms. Infact, you should do a nandroid backup right now of your existing rom and if anything goes wrong with flashing of new roms, you can revert back.

 

[MbmC]

Not sure why, but this ROM was extremely laggy and bad for the battery...

Gonna stick with a modified ROM...

 

[[email protected]]

hero update

I have downloaded the update on my pc but I dont now how to install on hero, pleasehelp, i have followed the steps you have written but not successful


Quick Guide (for users with custom recovery):[/b]
1. Download radio 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14
2. Put the zip file in root of sdcard without unzipping
3. Reboot hero into recovery (turn off, press and hold home+power)
4. Flash zip from sdcard (you should only see one zip file, flash that)
5. Download 3.34.707.1 Éclair nandroid.
6. Unzip to root of sdcard.
7. Rename /nandroid/HT99EL900273 to your phone's S/N
(you can find your phone's S/N by removing your battery)
8. Go to recovery > Backup/Restore > Nand restore
9. You're on your own!


Enjoy![/QUOTE]

 

[walkinhotdog]

Thanks Zane, i followed your steps and im on 2.1 now. Works fine. Some cool new features. you said that i can flash any update.zip custom roms now, but what i just did was a restore by nandroid right? Was i supposed to do a wipe, cuz i didnt lol?

@MbmC it works just as well as my stock 1.5, not sure why thats happening to you

@[email protected] follow the steps a page or two back from here that Zane gave me, worked like a charm. Even i was able to do it xD

Oh yea, since i installed the official update from your first post, i dont have root right now, but if i flashed a custom rom later on then i will?

 

[Zane Lee]

Thanks Zane, i followed your steps and im on 2.1 now. Works fine. Some cool new features. you said that i can flash any update.zip custom roms now, but what i just did was a restore by nandroid right? Was i supposed to do a wipe, cuz i didnt lol?

@MbmC it works just as well as my stock 1.5, not sure why thats happening to you

@[email protected] follow the steps a page or two back from here that Zane gave me, worked like a charm. Even i was able to do it xD

Oh yea, since i installed the official update from your first post, i dont have root right now, but if i flashed a custom rom later on then i will?

Don't worry about that, you don't have to wipe when restoring nandroid backup. Cause it will completely erase your current nand and flash it with the backup.

And yup, if you flash a custom rom such as MoDaCo in future, you'll have root access, allowing you to use apps like Titanium Backup etc..

 

[ePh432]

Here's the "Quick Rooter update" that I created and have been using it for since the release of the official HTC Hero 2.1 OTA...

These are the stuffs I included in the Update package :
- su and Superuser.apk (based on ChainDD 2.1)
- busybox 1.15.2 (extracted from Darktremor's Apps2SD package)

Within boot.img
- modified init.rc
* corrected minor error in HTC released init.rc!!! (Can U believe it? There's a typo in HTC released init.rc script!!)
* added scripting step to invoke scripts in /system/etc/init.d folder. (In preparation for Apps2SD activation)
- modified default.prop
* ro.secure=0

I didn't include Darktremor's Apps2SD yet because it went into boot-loop.. found a few things I didn't like in the scripts after quick glance through but still need some time to analyse what went wrong.
Also, the symbolic link to busybox services are also not created. Those are really easy to add once the device are rooted.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
0) Apply HTC Hero 2.1 OTA update procedure based on Zane's instruction if you hasn't done so..
1) push HeroSG_2_1_QuickRoot-signed.zip into device's /sdcard
2) reboot into custom recovery
3) perform nandroid backup (just in case)
4) Flash zip from sdcard --> select HeroSG_2_1_QuickRoot-signed.zip
5) Reboot device and pray... (sounds scary eh?)

Also to note, I didn't use Zane's nandroid backup method. I modified HTC Official OTA files myself to exclude HTC Footprint application and widgets and some other unwanted graphics file in /system/customize/resource to make space for /system mount point.
I saw from other Custom ROM based on HTC Official 2.1 OTA update complaining Quick Rooter method fails due to insufficient space in /system mount hence the same may happen when you apply this Update zip.
Theoretically if the update fails midway, it won't cause any harm.. but of course I will never guarantee that. So, apply at your own risk.

Let me know if this works, if not, I will share my version of modified OTA that will raise the chance of this Quick Rooter update to work!

Cheers!

 

[Zane Lee]

Here's the "Quick Rooter update" that I created and have been using it for since the release of the official HTC Hero 2.1 OTA...

These are the stuffs I included in the Update package :
- su and Superuser.apk (based on ChainDD 2.1)
- busybox 1.15.2 (extracted from Darktremor's Apps2SD package)

Within boot.img
- modified init.rc
* corrected minor error in HTC released init.rc!!! (Can U believe it? There's a typo in HTC released init.rc script!!)
* added scripting step to invoke scripts in /system/etc/init.d folder. (In preparation for Apps2SD activation)
- modified default.prop
* ro.secure=0

I didn't include Darktremor's Apps2SD yet because it went into boot-loop.. found a few things I didn't like in the scripts after quick glance through but still need some time to analyse what went wrong.
Also, the symbolic link to busybox services are also not created. Those are really easy to add once the device are rooted.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
0) Apply HTC Hero 2.1 OTA update procedure based on Zane's instruction if you hasn't done so..
1) push HeroSG_2_1_QuickRoot-signed.zip into device's /sdcard
2) reboot into custom recovery
3) perform nandroid backup (just in case)
4) Flash zip from sdcard --> select HeroSG_2_1_QuickRoot-signed.zip
5) Reboot device and pray... (sounds scary eh?)

Also to note, I didn't use Zane's nandroid backup method. I modified HTC Official OTA files myself to exclude HTC Footprint application and widgets and some other unwanted graphics file in /system/customize/resource to make space for /system mount point.
I saw from other Custom ROM based on HTC Official 2.1 OTA update complaining Quick Rooter method fails due to insufficient space in /system mount hence the same may happen when you apply this Update zip.
Theoretically if the update fails midway, it won't cause any harm.. but of course I will never guarantee that. So, apply at your own risk.

Let me know if this works, if not, I will share my version of modified OTA that will raise the chance of this Quick Rooter update to work!

Cheers!

Hey ePh432, great work. Yes, I have attempted to root the existing OTA2 with the simple kitchen, but when I tried installing apps later on, there was a insufficient space error. Then I got too busy with school to play with it.

Thanks for the work, will try it out later today after I get home from school. I believe it's likely to give the insufficient space error. Will update you if it doesn't work so you can post the modified OTA.

 

[ArchaosAngel]

hey zane, need help here. do you know where can i get the htc hero back cover? my dog actually chew it. so its gone. help me out mate. thanks.

p.s the cover i am talking abt is the housing cover.(back)

 

[eden86]

Hi Zane,

I recently rooted my Motorola dext (singapore).. And I forgot to backup the system first... So now I was trying to get back to my original firmware...

Please help me..

 

[kryptonova]

I'm from Singapore. I have updated my HTC Hero in last June-July. I don't know when it got updated. Below are numbers I found under Software Information:

Firmware version: 2.1-update1

Baseband version: 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14

Kernel version: 2.6.29-36d5cb8d [email protected] #1

Build number: 3.34.707.1 CL194466 release-keys

Software number: 3.34.707.1

Browser version: Webkit 3.1

Is it Singapore build? I want original Singapore stock rom. (I don't mind fresh install of 2.1.)

What should I do? Shed some light, please. I'm totally lost with recovery image, radio, signing etc..

Cheers
KZ

 

[Manngo]

I'm just not able to upgarde

Hi Guys,

Can you please help me with the upgrade?
I'm completely stuck and run out of ideas.

This what happened:
I got an automatic notification to download and upgrade phone software.
I downloaded the upgrade than choose to install that the phone offered.

The system response:
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Openng update package...
Verifying update package...
E:No signature (219 files)
E:Verification failed
Installation aborted.

I did a "Wipe data/factory reset" than tried again, with exact same result.
I reseted again than manually downloaded both pachages from this thread using the HTC link and copied to the SDcard. I tried to manually upgrade by selecting "Apply sdcard:choose.zip". I choosed file "OTA_Hero_HTC_Asia_WWE_2.73.707.91-2.73.707.9_releasemcc35cq1y8e8dg14.zip". Exact file size: 4.658.816 bytes. Same results.

This is the current status of the phone:
Model number:
HTC Hero
Firmware version:
1.5
Baseband version:
63.18.55.06EU_6.35.06.18
Kernel version:
2.6.27-44690c1a
Build number:
2.73.707.9 146733 CL#62020 release-keys
Software version:
1.0.0.A6288

I never installed any custom backup tools, never rooted and never touched anything in the system of my phone.

Please help me what do I do wrong? What do I need to do to upgrade?

 

[walkinhotdog]

@ Manngo, I dont know what is causing the error during your update, but you have a outdated firmware and id recommend updating, however i have the same exact phone version and this is what i did to get rooted with custom rom

Originally Posted by btdag
I. Installing a Recovery Image

1. On your phone, go to Settings > Applications - and make sure "Unknown Source" is ticked.

2. On your phone, go to Settings > SD card and phone storage - click Unmount SD card.

3. Then click Format SD card.

4. Plug the phone into the computer via USB, then pull down the notification bar and click on the SD card notification. Then click mount.

5. Download this APK and recovery image and save it to your computer:

http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec - FlashRec.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124 - Amon_Ra’s Hero Recovery Image

6. Copy them both to your SD card (do NOT put them inside any folders on the SD card, just put them on the SD card itself).

7. Unplug the phone from the computer once they are downloaded to the SD card.

8. Go to the Market and download ASTRO File Manager or any file manager program if you do not already have one.

9. Open the file manager and find the FlashRec apk file and click it and choose open app manager and then install it.

10. When it is installed click Open. Click on Backup Recovery Image and wait for it to finish. If you get "backup failed" response see the text on the right for more details, if the backup is a success carry on to step 11.

a. Installing the correct HTC ROM

Orange UK Users - Please downgrade your ROM version to 2.73.61.5
Generic Hero Users - Please downgrade to 2.73.405.5, or follow the goldcard method if this doesn't work
T-Mobile UK Users – Please follow the "Goldcard" method below

All Other Users - Please follow the "Goldcard" method below

11. Once done, click on the empty text box in the FlashRec program and type:

/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.6.2.img
(replace exact name as new versions come out)

Then click on the Flash Recovery Image button and wait for it to finish.

Ok next follow Updating your radio, then Install your custom rom sections of
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253

You dont have to flash a custom rom, you can use any rom in a zip format for htc hero gsm. You can follow the quick guide on the first post if you want the original 2.1 singapore version.

It really a very simple process that involves a lot of baby steps, heck i even did it, and ive been flashing a bunch of different roms ever since. GOOD LUCK

You can always use a sd card adapter to put the files onto your sd card instead of using a usb cable to transfer the files, thats what i did