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Android 2.1 for HTC Hero leaked

Looks like HTC is getting ready to skip Android 2.0 and got straight for 2.1. A bootleg Android 2.1 ROM compatible with the HTC Hero has been posted on XDA…

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Android 2.1 htc hero
Looks like HTC is getting ready to skip Android 2.0 and got straight for 2.1. A bootleg Android 2.1 ROM compatible with the HTC Hero has been posted on XDA today:

HERO 2.1
Here you go guys!

v1.1
– Sync fixed
– Added extended apns list

v1.0
– Rooted
– Facebook app added
– Wireless Tether added
– Amazon MP3 added
– Sync is broke atm – Working on it

DOWNLOAD
v1.1:
Hero2.1-v1.1
Rapdishare mirror
Mirror
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v1.0:
Hero_2.1-signed.zip

HOW-TO Install
1. Do a nandroid backup (DONT FORGET)
2. Flash this new radio 63.18.55.06HU_6.35.07.25 (link)
3. Perform a wipe (IMPORTANT)
4. Flash it
5. Have fun!

Head over here to grab all the files

Source: XDA

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