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michaelkahl
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The HTC Hero is a new device, despite the EU version. The reason is because HTC has added CDMA support for Android on this phone. Early adopters like myself have taken not of issues / bugs with the phone. I hope that this serves as a good resource for anyone who has run into these issues.
1. Excessive battery drain - This, as it's been determined, is a bug in the way the HTC Messages app interfaces with the dialer. Aftersending a text message it puts a lock on the dialer preventing it from going to sleep. There are two workarounds until a fix is released.
a. Use an alternate messaging app like Handcent or Chompsms, I prefer Handcent.
b. Kill the dialer app after sending an SMS with a task manager app.
Source: Battery Workaround
2. Headset is detected rather than headphons, providing monosound. There is a temp fix in the form of a toggle switch. You can place it on your desktop.
Source: Fix
Link to the App: Toggle
Here's a full list of all issues currently being addressed by HTC/Sprint. Sprint Community Forums
Tips I've picked up on my own....
1. Hold the home button to see the 6 most recent apps used. (This makes for awesome switching between apps when multitasking)
2. Don't use Task Killer, my phone seems to run smoother without it. There are other managers out there if you want use them to kill the dialer for the SMS workaround.
3. The only reason to get the facebook app is for the widget, it's really lightweight.
4. Get Pandora and use the widget. (If you like it)
5. Turn vibration feedback off on the keyboard, it's really bad and throws off your typing.
Settings - > Locale and Text - > Touch Input - > Text Input - > Vibration Feedback
6. Calibrate the virtual keyboard. I like this feature and it improves accuracy.
Settings - > Locale and Text - > Touch Input - > Text Input - > Calibration Tool
7. Don't feel the need to fill up all 7 screens. I have several scenes, some use all 7, some use 3.
8. Link contacts to your facebook profile.
People app - > Select Contact - > Updates and Events tab - > Search or select the profile
9. Easily manage your radios. HTC made some awesome toggles so you don't have to find them in the app store. Toggles are made for GPS, wifi, Bluetooth, Airplan mode, & mobile network.
10. Setup different scenes and save them as needed. This is really an awesome feature and I love it. My phone will be laid out differently for work, home, and social events.
11. Get a larger, class 6 micro SDHC memory card. My 16GB will be in shortly, got it from newegg at a very good price.
12. Don't be afraid to use the phone at 15-10-or even 5% battery. I've been testing this nightly. When I hit around 15% I turn on music, browse the web, send emails, twitter, facebook, and can usually get 2-3 hours still out of it. That's not 2-3 hours constant use, just heavy.
13. If webpage browsing seems jerky or laggy, try disabling plugins. I know that kills flash lite, but may make some websites smoother to scroll through. If you don't need flash, turn it off for that site. Within the browser do the following.
Menu - >More - > Settings - > Uncheck Enable Plugins
Just re-enable when you need flash.
14. Sort and program your own bookmarks. Don't keep the HTC default ones, unless you want them.
15. Hold the menu button to bring up the virtual keybaord.
That's it for now and may be more than anyone wants to read. I'm still happy with my Hero. Android and Sprint may not be for everyone, but I'm really happy with both.
1. Excessive battery drain - This, as it's been determined, is a bug in the way the HTC Messages app interfaces with the dialer. Aftersending a text message it puts a lock on the dialer preventing it from going to sleep. There are two workarounds until a fix is released.
a. Use an alternate messaging app like Handcent or Chompsms, I prefer Handcent.
b. Kill the dialer app after sending an SMS with a task manager app.
Source: Battery Workaround
2. Headset is detected rather than headphons, providing monosound. There is a temp fix in the form of a toggle switch. You can place it on your desktop.
Source: Fix
Link to the App: Toggle
Here's a full list of all issues currently being addressed by HTC/Sprint. Sprint Community Forums
Tips I've picked up on my own....
1. Hold the home button to see the 6 most recent apps used. (This makes for awesome switching between apps when multitasking)
2. Don't use Task Killer, my phone seems to run smoother without it. There are other managers out there if you want use them to kill the dialer for the SMS workaround.
3. The only reason to get the facebook app is for the widget, it's really lightweight.
4. Get Pandora and use the widget. (If you like it)
5. Turn vibration feedback off on the keyboard, it's really bad and throws off your typing.
Settings - > Locale and Text - > Touch Input - > Text Input - > Vibration Feedback
6. Calibrate the virtual keyboard. I like this feature and it improves accuracy.
Settings - > Locale and Text - > Touch Input - > Text Input - > Calibration Tool
7. Don't feel the need to fill up all 7 screens. I have several scenes, some use all 7, some use 3.
8. Link contacts to your facebook profile.
People app - > Select Contact - > Updates and Events tab - > Search or select the profile
9. Easily manage your radios. HTC made some awesome toggles so you don't have to find them in the app store. Toggles are made for GPS, wifi, Bluetooth, Airplan mode, & mobile network.
10. Setup different scenes and save them as needed. This is really an awesome feature and I love it. My phone will be laid out differently for work, home, and social events.
11. Get a larger, class 6 micro SDHC memory card. My 16GB will be in shortly, got it from newegg at a very good price.
12. Don't be afraid to use the phone at 15-10-or even 5% battery. I've been testing this nightly. When I hit around 15% I turn on music, browse the web, send emails, twitter, facebook, and can usually get 2-3 hours still out of it. That's not 2-3 hours constant use, just heavy.
13. If webpage browsing seems jerky or laggy, try disabling plugins. I know that kills flash lite, but may make some websites smoother to scroll through. If you don't need flash, turn it off for that site. Within the browser do the following.
Menu - >More - > Settings - > Uncheck Enable Plugins
Just re-enable when you need flash.
14. Sort and program your own bookmarks. Don't keep the HTC default ones, unless you want them.
15. Hold the menu button to bring up the virtual keybaord.
That's it for now and may be more than anyone wants to read. I'm still happy with my Hero. Android and Sprint may not be for everyone, but I'm really happy with both.