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HTC Hero
BeHero 1.3.1
Mar 12th
1.3.1 CHANGELOG:
- Shutdown working
- Speaker working
- Incoming/outgoing mic fixed
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MD5SUM: bde342ff6a14bb2d3b4db6b40bfa9fad
OBS! Needs full wipe, meaning wipe of following:
Wipe Data
Wipe Dalvik-cache
Wipe Ext
Boot time on this version can take up to 5-6 minutes due to all apks need to be loaded into the system, so be patient!
Kimera 1.5
Mar 11th
Based on HTC Generic 2.73.771.73 build (Android 1.5)
Kimera 1.5 (09/03/2010)
- Updated teknologist’s kernel to 1.92
- Based on .73 HTC/3 Build (FAST!)(All 3 customizations removed)
- Teknologist’s custom kernel (1.92 version)(Compcache 64 MB, supports ext4 partitions)(v1.91)
- init.d folder support
- Network Tweaks
- Automatic Apps2SD
- Cyanogen’s APN List
- Desire’s background as default
- Desire’s icons
- Custom wallpapers in background gallery
Included Extra Apps
- Spare Parts
- HTC FlipClock (Optional | Thanks kendon!)
- Minfree manager
- Voice Search
- All htc widgets
- Barcode Scanner
- ASTRO file manager
- Java Box
- MoreLocale to set non english languages
- Genie Widget (News and Weather)
Differences from Modaco 3.1
- Teknologist’s kernel 1.92 (Modaco has 1.91)
- Compcache 64 MB (Modaco has 128mb)(Faster)
- Based con .73 build (so it’s faster)
- init.d fully working (on modaco only ramzswap’s script is working)
- Minfree Manager
- HTC FlipClock
- Network Tweaks
- No dropbear
- Desire’s Icon
- Background gallery
Notes
- Use MoreLocale to set non-english languages
- Linpack Benchmark: 2.39-2.40 Mflops/s
Known Bugs/Issues
- No known bugs
Downloads
Hosting provided by Dennus2008
- Kimera 1.5 (No wipe needed if coming from Kimera 1.x)
- Kimera USA Fix (This Will remove network tweaks, flash only if having problems with 2/3g network)
- FlipClock (This adds flip animation to clock)
- Radio 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.09.26 (Suggested) (Mirror)
Extras
- Wavesecure (This installs wavesecure in system partition) (Version 3.0.0.55)
- Boot Sounds (This resotres boot sounds)
- Notes App (This installs Notes App in system partition)
BeHero 1.3
Mar 11th
[LEGENDARY EDITION][11/03/10][14.55 GMT+1]
HTC Legend Review
Mar 11th
from Tracy and Matt’s Blog by James
To say we were excited to get the HTC Legend was an understatement! The Legend is the first of four devices officially announced by HTC at mobile world congress and we have been lucky to get our hands on it fairly swiftly. The HTC Desire, HD Mini and Smart are to follow shortly.
As expected with all new HTC devices the media has been buzzing like mad about the Legend and rightly so. As a follow on from the HTC Hero, the Legend, still sporting a chin, is going to be a hugely popular device and chances are that if you are reading this you will more than likely be interested in getting the Legend.
With its sleek unibody design with a brilliant AMOLED display and a brushed metallic finish, the Legend is an attractive handset.
Lets have a look at it in a bit more detail and see if it’s a worthy follow on from the HTC Hero. Read on for the full review.
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Raidroid 1.1
Mar 11th
Change Log;
Added MMSZap for MMS Fix to /data/app, open app and select Prefered APN
Modified Build.prop for 24mb ram per app
Added maps 4.0.0 to /data/app
Added Wifi Tether 2.0 to /data/app
Fixed Teeter FC
Fixed Battery life
More performance!
Added more languages to Setup
Added Exchange to setup
Added Quietly Brilliant boot to replace Verison boot
Fixed Defaunt ringtone
-Working;
Everything,
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, Sensors, Market, 3D, etc.
-Whats Done
APKs Optimized with OptiPNG and Zipalign
Apps2SD enabled automatically !!FIXED!!
Mem Killer Setting
Added SU apk and binary
Added busybox
-Known Issues;
Rosie wont remain in List view.
Cant hide sim contact or delete SIM messages
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/C54GAT6DLJ
SenseHERO 1.6
Mar 11th
SenseHero 1.6
- Fast!!
- Base moved to HTC Generic 2.73.405.66
- Lighter Build (150MB Free)
- Htc New Widgets (Battery, Dice…) Working
- Added Zegoe Fonts
- Ported resources to 2.73.405.66 apps
- Multi Language Support
- Themed other launcher icons
- Fix Facebook contact sync issue
- Removed Window/Transition animations – Optional update coming
Fixes, Changes & Optimization Updates:
All small bug fixes/changes will be attached to this post, larger updates will be hosted on upload servers and a link will be provided.
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Information:
I have stripped/removed a number of additional apps from the build which are not required, an optional update.zip will be provided to get these back.
Please find the list of applications removed below:
- Wireless Tether
- Titanium Backup
- Maps
- Voice Search
- QuickOffice
- Android Notes
- Stock & Widget
- Footprints & Widget
- Twitter & Widget
- PDF Viewer
- Teeter
New boot screen animation
New Design’s are in progress…
Download Links:
Get SenseHero 1.6: www.htcdevscene.netne.net/download/SenseHERO-1.6_update_signed.zip
Download Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?zidtymdweqi
123 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Run a Nandroid backup
2. FULL WIPE
3. Flash SenseHero-X.X_update_signed.zip
HTC Flipping Clock Widget – (Flash Only after completing Initial HTC Setup)
4. Once HTC Setup has complete reboot device into Recovery Mode
5. Flash Flipping-HtcClockWidget_signed.zip
6. Reboot Device
Tips
Turn off “Vibrate when typing” and enable “Sound feedback” for a better typing experience.
Enable Animations, navigate to Spare Parts application and set “Windows animations” & “Transition animations” to “Fast”, this rom handles it very well.
Many Thanks:
Paul for his wonderfall work on his Modaco Roms – Click Here
Manup456 for this amazing sensehero theme
Kendong2 for his HTC FlipClock Revival – Click Here
aHero 0.5.1
Mar 10th
Changelog:
0.5.1:
-fix Mount USB
-fix Network Location
- .. everything that worked in 0.4 should work here now 
—> latest Benchmarks (Softweg): GPU=120.8 , CPU=158.6 , Mem.=112.9 , FS=33.8Features:
-Fast & Stable !!
-OpenGL works great. (games work better than stock 1.5 with me)
-Gallery3D from Nexus one. ( but the rotate bug still exist )
-Live Wallpapers. (only some don’t work)
-Bluetooth file sharing!
-Full Right-to-Left languages support. tested on Arabic (thanks to Ayman)
-Google Sync
-Multi-touch (even in Gallery3D)
-not Ugly “default” launcher !! .. ported from OpenEclair though
-Launcher2 (but really buggy!)
-Facebook sync 
-Camera @ 5MP
Bugs:
-Gallery3D rotate thingy. I actually got used to it 
-a2dp “Bluetooth during calls” .. NOT TESTED !!
special thanks: OpenEclair team, Exit93 (used some parts of CKDroid)
Download link (0.5.1 “patched”) : Multiupload
md5sum: aHero051-signed.zip aabd2c320d08436f2492dc8459cbc964
Launcher2 (Flash it after the ROM, if you want it !!!):
http://www.multiupload.com/O6G31IOW15
Extra “common” apps :
http://www.multiupload.com/YBT5N7GB8O
this contains:
Code:
Barcode Scanner Starfield LiveWallpaper Astro File Manager Dolphin Browser Bokeh Rainbow LiveWallpaper Shazam Bluetooth File Transfer aContacts NexusMod LiveWallpaper (working smoothly on aHero !!) Smooth Calendar widget
How to Install:
1-make sure you have the latest Radio (or the same as the one in the screenshot !)
2-reboot into bootloader and do Nandroid backup
3- Wipe data (+ext partition if you used apps2sd before)
4- Flash
test and tell me how it goes please
FUTURE TUESDAYS: Sprint HTC Hero
Mar 10th
The sleek, stylish design of the Sprint HTC Hero can be loved or hated for what it is. Many critics have pointed out it’s bland design and normality that it seems to suck what the phone has to offer. After all, beauty is only skin deep right? This phone’s OS is on par with the best of it’s brethren droid phones. Widget speaking, it has a lot to offer and runs about the same as the G1/Mytouch’s speed.
Unlike other droid phones the HTC Hero is introducing “HTC Sense” a more customizable format than what comes standard to droids. With this feature you’re able to personalize the phone more to your needs than any other phone. Instead of 3 home screens they give you 7 to play with which can be switched by flipping through the touch screen. Each screen is capable of carrying it’s own widgets.
With that being said the Sprint HTC Hero is ideal for anyone whose wants a phone that can be personalized. The tech itself has potential to be a economic way to stay up to date with technology and still remain that way for a years.