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Tazdeviloo7
Newbie
I read the myTouch 3G will be getting a Froyo update "soon". Since the phone is similar to the Hero, does that mean we can expect some myTouch based Froyo ROM's being developed???
link?
MyTouch 3G Froyo update coming 'soon' | Android Central
So does this mean Sprint hero will get it as well?
So does this mean Sprint hero will get it as well?
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
Haha! I posted the very same question in the T-Mobile HTC myTouch 3G sub-forum.
Our Sprint HTC Hero handsets have virtually the same hardware specifications in regards to CPU speed and RAM capactity. So, I do not see why not!
Our Sprint HTC Hero handsets have virtually the same hardware specifications in regards to CPU speed and RAM capactity. So, I do not see why not!
tailsthecat
Well-Known Member
we'll probably unofficially get it...sooner than later. probably
hempwallace
Well-Known Member
Many of you are expecting the developers to adapt Froyo to the Hero. Unfortunately, most (if not all) of the developers will move on the Evo fairly soon. In a few months, there may not be anyone left working on the Hero.
barnacles
Android Enthusiast
There are a few very good developers who have already said they are sticking around. If you hopped over to XDA you would see there are already threads with slightly functional froyo ports and devs keeping up with the source drop to implement a full working version. It will be done
dominicanyor
Android Enthusiast
yes... i'm wondering the same thing. if the MyTouch is getting it, logic would tell us that "Specs" aren't the issue here.. whether or not Sprint is willing to dish it out is another matter....
if i'm not mistaken, the Hero actually has better "Specs" than the MyTouch.... isn't that right??
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
The Sprint HTC Hero and the T-Mobile HTC myTouch 3G have virtually the same specifications under the hood. This is in regards to CPU speed and RAM capacity.
Theoretically, there should be no issue updating our handsets to Android 2.2. I just do not know if HTC and Sprint will want to support another update.
Theoretically, there should be no issue updating our handsets to Android 2.2. I just do not know if HTC and Sprint will want to support another update.
barnacles
Android Enthusiast
This is what I'm thinking. It is not an issue of whether or not froyo will work on the hero. Things coming in froyo are already in roms, ones that I run. So everyone saying that the hardware would not allow it is mistaken imo. And that mytouch is extra proof. The issue is HTC overhauling yet another update to the hero, because unlike the mytouch, the hero doesn't just run googles android. None the less, I could care less if sprint releases an official froyo update. Especially after what I'm hearing about the 2.1. Once devs start taking a look at froyo source, im confident we will have it on our heros.
BlackedOut
Member
If you think about it, 2.1 to 2.2 is not nearly as rough of an upgrade as was 1.5 to 2.1. So there could be the possibility that the Hero could get a legit update for it.
LBPHeretic
Android Expert
I tend to agree with this. Not to mention that HTC should be relatively well versed in updating the Sense UI for to new Android versions at this point.
Of course, it all comes down to money and resources. If HTC and Sprint are pushing the Sprint HTC EVO 4G, they are likely going to be putting all the resources towards developing for that handset as well.
The Dark Knight
Newbie
Ha, what a joke, I've never noticed how "slow" it is. Some people are a bunch of whiners, or brats.
aceofspades626
Well-Known Member
Yes, clearly Hero hardware must be far too slow to run an OS that gets 4.5-5x the processing efficiency compared to 2.1.
were's there a will, there's a way!
Yes, clearly Hero hardware must be far too slow to run an OS that gets 4.5-5x the processing efficiency compared to 2.1.
barnacles
Android Enthusiast
were's there a will, there's a way!
I think i sensed some sarcasm in his post.. lol