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Sprint HTC Hero software update 1.56.651.2 available

A software update (1.56.651.2) has been made avaible to Srpint HTC Hero user a few hours. To initiate the OTA update go to Settings-> About Phone -> System…

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A software update (1.56.651.2) has been made avaible to Srpint HTC Hero user a few hours. To initiate the OTA update go to Settings-> About Phone -> System updates -> Firmware update.

Feature Updates and Enhancements

HTC Hero Software Enhancement SW 1.56.651.2 provides feature updates and enhancements to address the following:
• Improvement to camera picture quality
• DST (Daylight Savings Time) issue addressed
• Unable to receive SMS due to full memory
• Memory leak when Bluetooth is in connecting state
• 3.5mm mono when not using headset with mic
• Dialer application causing excess battery draw

Important note: Dedicated Mute/Speaker buttons have been added to the Talk screen

Verification of updates:
To verify the customer has the updated build after the update:
1. Press Menu, Tap Settings
2. Flick Up, Tap About Phone
3. Scroll up and check Software version: After update 1.56.651.2

OTA updates are the way to go!

Source: Sprint

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