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Do you still hack your phones?

Android When I bought my first Android smartphone, the last thing on my mind was breaking out my laptop and flashing the latest mod. I wasn't even sure what "rooting" was, considering it was the second Android smartphone to grace the U.S. market....

Jan 28th by Taylor Martin 43

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I want dual-LED notifications on all smartphones

Android So I've moved on from the DROID DNA. I carried it exclusively for a week and discovered a lot about the highlights and sore points of the device, what it's like to carry a single smartphone again and what really matters when I only have...

Jan 24th by Taylor Martin 8

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How much longer will low-end phones tarnish Android's reputation?

Android Android comes in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Whether you like a horizontal QWERTY or even a dual-screen phone, there is likely a form factor that suits you. Along with the benefit of a wide variety of phone choices comes a broad...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 140 106 Reactions

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Does custom ROM support affect the buying process?

Android In a world where new phones are released and others slip into oblivion almost every week, or so it seems, choosing your next phone is no joking matter. A lot of time and effort is spent researching our next move and weighing a handful of...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 13

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What are custom recoveries for Android?

Android Being able to hack and mod your Android device to no end is a huge selling point for the platform. Flashing custom software, or ROMs as they are often called, and tweaking the device until it no longer looks or runs like it did when you...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 2

Cox launches its own wireless service with "Unbelievably Fair" plans

Business And Money A few months back, a Sprint HTC Hero running on "Cox" was leaked out, and we've been waiting for the company to make its wireless service official ever since. Today Cox did just that, announcing that they would be entering the wireless...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 0

Sprint: Hero and Moment will not be upgraded to Android 2.2

Android In a post earlier today about Sprint finalizing Android 2.2, I speculated that they may be bringing Froyo to their HTC Hero and Samsung Moment devices. Sprint has gone ahead and ended any further speculation, announcing via their Twitter...

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 9

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Sprint Hero finally receives Android 2.1 update

Android It's been a long time coming, but it seems as though Sprint is finally ready to offer the official Android 2.1 update to Hero devices on their network.

from 2010 by Alex Wagner 28

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Sprint Moment and Hero Android 2.1 update pushed back to Q2

Android Well, that's disappointing. Unfortunately, it looks like the rumored May 7th release date for Android 2.1 won't be coming to fruition, as a Sprint community posting appeared to cast doubt all across the board.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 14

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After delays, Sprint Hero to get Android 2.1 on May 7?

Android Sure, it's been delayed a few times, but should Android 2.1 come to Sprint Hero owners at the end of the week, it should please a number of people. According to the memo, the original "deployment was delayed until this week," and the...

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 13

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Sprint's Android 2.1 updates pushed back to May?

Android If you're a Samsung Moment or HTC Hero user on Sprint, today's Android 2.1 news may be of interest to you. At least it would be for me.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 10

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Android 2.1 coming to Sprint HTC Hero and Samsung Moment in 2Q

Android If you're a Sprint customer that's upset because Nexus One and DROID owners are enjoying the goodness of Android 2.1 (Eclair), you won't have to wait too much longer.

from 2010 by Aaron Baker 12

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Aaron's First Impressions: HTC Droid Eris (Verizon)

Android Have you ever had that one mobile device that you want to like, but there's one flaw that keeps you from it? The HTC Droid Eris (known as the HTC Hero on the Sprint side) is that device for me.

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 10

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HTC Hero being sold for $99 at Best Buy?

Android It seems that $99 is one of the two magic price points of the holiday season (with $199 being the other one). The AT&T BlackBerry Curve 8520 ("coming soon"), HTC Droid Eris, and Apple iPhone fall into the category, along with the HTC...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 4

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Winner of a Sprint HTC Hero

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to S. Espinosa of TX who won a brand new HTC Hero @ 12:21 PM on Monday November 16th. " Im happy I won I really needed a new phone since my little brother now owns mine so thank you Phonedog.com."

from 2009 by The PhoneDog 0

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Winner of a new Sprint HTC Hero

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to Y. Ramirez of TX who won a brand new HTC Hero @ 5:48PM on Wednesday November 11th, 2009. "I'm so lucky that I won. My old phone was broken and I really needed a new one, so thank you so much Phonedog.com."

from 2009 by The PhoneDog 0

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Buyers' Guide: Which (An)Droid is Right for Me - Pt 1

Android Want to know which Android phone to buy? The PhoneDog Editors chime in on every Android device currently on the US market. And a few rumored to be coming soon.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 13

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Text messaging outages plague HTC Hero?

Android Billed as one of the best Android devices to date, it appears that the HTC Hero may be experiencing a few text messaging issues. Reported by several on the Sprint Community forums, the troubles range from occasional text messaging...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 9

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HTC Hero

New Phones Carrier: Sprint Retail Price: $479.99 Contract Price: $179.99 Hot Features: Google Android OS, WiFi, Multitouch screen

from 2009 by The PhoneDog 19

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Carrier Wars: Verizon and Google sit in tree, K-I-S-S, say Android phones are coming

Android Verizon and Google held a press conference to announce new Android and network initiatives. Executives were seen holding new Android phones from HTC and Motorola.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 13

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Sprint Hero (HTC) - Full Review, Part 2

Android Noah got a new Hero after his first one arrived broken. Check out the second and final part of his full review. Hint: Best Android phone to date.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 24

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Sprint Hero (HTC) - Full Review, Part 1

Android Video: Sprint Hero (HTC) - Full Review, Part 1

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 28

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John's Hero: DroidDog unboxes Sprint Hero

Android Droiddog.com gets a Sprint HTC Hero and unboxes it on video.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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Review: HTC Hero for Sprint

Android After a whopping five days with my review unit (my second unit, actually - the first arrived the day before with an utterly destroyed display), I have no trouble proclaiming Hero the best Android phone to ever be released anywhere.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 17

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Monday News: Palm launches webOS 1.2; Hero full retail pricing revealed

Android A wrap-up of the wireless news for Monday, September 28, 2009.

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 8

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Sprint HTC Hero - Unboxed and Destroyed!

Android It's the HTC Hero from Sprint! It got mangled in transit! Boo!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 48

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Sprint HTC Hero - Hands-On First Look

Android Noah gets an early hands-on first look at the upcoming HTC Hero for Sprint. The Sprint version adds a few features and changes the exterior design, but is still an Android phone with HTC's Sense UI.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 47

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First Look: Hands-on with Sprint's HTC Hero

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 20

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David v Goliath: Sprint and T-Mo battle the big boys this Xmas

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from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 26

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Get Hero, skip the mail-in rebate

Android I hate mail-in rebates. Thank you, Best Buy!

from 2009 by John Walton 15

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Featured User Review

Dec 09

mitchell parson

"Sprint HTC Hero"

Overall

4.4

The good: Great Phone Screen has a sharp display more apps easy use The bad: battery life, it lags sometimes Summary: I bought this phone about a month ago and i love it the only thing i wish was better is the battery life but that's the only thing wrong