Following up on a previous report regarding Sprint’s Android 2.1 updates for the Hero and Moment, more information has surfaced detailing the Hero update and its release timeframe.
According to the latest internal information available, the Sprint Hero update will be rolled out to all stores with technicians and service centers this Froday May 7th along with availability on HTC’s support site. The delay from the original April 30th roll out was attributed to last-minute changes made by HTC which necessitated the delay.
Additionally, because of the nature of the update the device will need to be wiped with all important information being backed up before the update can be applied, as it does not affect information stored on memory cards, only the information stored on the devices internal memory.
There is still no word on the status of the Android 2.1 update for the Samsung Moment, with no mention being made in the latest internal update.
I’ll believe when I see it…
It is not coming May 7th. Confirmed by Sprint Admin here:
http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/166610#166610
The very last post in the thread. Please kill the rumor mill.
Sprint’s tweet about it: http://twitter.com/sprint/status/12125455438
Just so frustrating that Best Buy has Sprint Hero 2.1 Phones in stock and will be selling them starting on friday. I was just in there tonight and held one in my hand.. YES they are 2.1
Dave, let’s set the record straight.
Posting an internal company memo is not the “rumor mill”. If Sprint doesn’t release the update on Friday, the situation changed after we reported it. It’s not a rumor to relay what Sprint is telling their own staff in real time.
The tweet you cited was from mid-April and pre-dates our report.
Finally, the comment from a Sprint forum admin did not deny the May 7 date. Re-read it to see carefully what they actually said.
um ya what a joke not happenning big surprise. They could launch it now for the Moment and Hero there just being greedy like most corps. They think everyone is gonna jump right in & buy the Evo hope they do launch it for my moment at least before then. Dont they wanna sell more of there other devices?? I mean good marketing for them but quit teasing everyone!
For all who keep whining for your Android 2.1 update.. go to google. Do a seach for: Fresh Kitchen Android
Go to the site. Do some reading. You will find that the 2.1 OS has already been ported from the Nexus and recoded for the Sprint HTC Hero. Follow their directions, and UPDATE YOUR PHONE.
PROBLEM S O L V E D.
I’ve been happily using my FULLY FUNCTIONAL “unlocked†Sprint HTC Hero on Android 2.1 for over 2 months now, and I’m loving it. If you’re STILL waiting for a bunch of corporate coders to give you your update, then you’re already suffering from a severe case of
F A I L. Go check out the site. Follow their instructions. You can’t go wrong.