HTC Hero :: Wi-Fi Has Been Basically Non-existant On Handset
Jun 16, 2010
I've just sent my Hero back again This will be the 3rd time that they've had my phone back in little under a year!
1st fault, phone arrived but couldn't get past white boot screen - I suspect they hadn't tested it and sent me a bricked handset
2nd fault, usb connection completely failed. Tried all the steps, they told me too send it back.. suspect they sent me a reconned phone back out
3rd fault, wifi has been basically non-existant on the handset, can stand next to the access point and get poor to no signal.. tried on several APs
Wonder if they'll send me a Nexus one to appologise.Damn you HTC - and the worse thing is, the cat calls from the iSheep users in the office who take much delight in my pain! "You should have got an iPhone nah nah nah"
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Apr 13, 2010
I know there is a TON of info on Root... but i have been reading and reading. and some info is just too tetchy and over my head. so I end up confused. I have a few question I would like to know before I root. (I will be using these instructions : http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/53963-guide-stock-1-5-latest-root-2-1-a.html ). Will rooting my phone make it different? I have read about loosing sense, different ROM options... i really dont understand this. Will my phone basically have a different GUI? Different look to the menus, settings, etc? Can I root and stay on 1.5? A few threads here have convinced me to wait for the OTA. So of course my next question will this root affect the ability for my phone to receive the OTA update? (assuming it ever comes).
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May 4, 2010
My PC at home is enabled for Wake On Lan (WOL), and I can turn it on at will from my laptop downstairs. I have done a quick search on the Market and found several apps that will turn my PC on using WOL. What I want is to be able to turn my PC on using WOL whilst I'm at work. I have read that opening a port on my home router (port 9) will allow WOL traffic. Does anyone use WOL from your Hero/Android handset? If so, which app do you use?
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Aug 3, 2010
I was sitting there last night and my HTC hero was on the table when I heard it vibrate. When I picked it up it was turning itself off. It then turned itself back on again and everything was fine. Bit odd I was wondering if they do this from time to time to sort of update itself a bit like restarting a computer?
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Dec 25, 2009
Just got a new HTC Hero and on my wi-fi screen is showing a number of networks local to me that i could connect to, but not my home w-fi arrggghh!
My wireless router is a Belkin N1 Vision that connects via my Virgin media ADSL cable provider.
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Jul 26, 2010
I unlocked my handste several months ago, and currently have the Modaco ROM version 2.8 running.How do I upgrade my unlocked handset to android 2.1? Can you provide an appropriate link?
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Sep 10, 2010
I had a HTC hero on the orange network so its basically a orange handset, is there anyway i can unlock it so my friend can have it and use his orange sim card in it? my local phone shop tried to unlock it but they said the place they used failed, has anyone done this successfully? before the shop had it he couldnt even access the menu with his voda simcard in but now he can but he just cant make or recieve calls theres just an cross on the signal bar and a sim card symbol with a '!'
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Jan 29, 2010
now ive read so much about people having trouble getting them unlocked i'm not sure whether to buy it or not. I do not want to Flash it, root it or do anything to it as i just want it to remain as it is. So is it possible just to unlock the handset with a code yet?
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Oct 4, 2009
I would like to buy a HTC Hero. But my office is located in a security area, where all kind of cameras are prohibited.Is it possible to remove the camera and the camera software from the HTC Hero? Has anybody seen a back cover without a camera hole?
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Jul 9, 2010
My hero keeps drop calling so Orange r sending me a new handset tomorrow. When I log back on to my Google account, on the new h.s will my app still show in my downloads on the market?
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Jan 24, 2010
Which bluetooth headset works best for the HTC hero. Also have anyone use the visor type and what was your experience. Also can you voice dial with your headphone.
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Nov 19, 2010
Now I have a netbook which requires a GPS receiver for a program to work ( memory maps ), but I cannot find anywhere a guide on how to use my Hero as an external GPS ( if its possible ). I found a small guide ( here=http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/3360-htc-touch-pro-gps-pc#post27275) but got stuck with installing a .CAB file. Any tips on using a Hero as an external GPS receiver for my netbook? I'm running 2.1
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Jan 21, 2010
I know there are numerous threads on here about dodgy wifi, but I think mine is a more unusual problem then most are finding.My problem is that wifi stays connected all time when it should do, but using apps that download data are all unreliable. Nearly every time I want to download something, wether it be a webpage through browser, or rss feeds through newsrob, or just to have a look at market, it only works about 30% of the time. I have to go and switch wireless off, wait a few seconds, then switch it back on and wait again. Then I can try downloading stuff.
I know I have the same problem with at least 3 wireless routers, and nothing else has the problem with any of these routers. My old iPhone worked absolutely fine with them.For example, at home I have several computers that use wifi to connect to the internet, and they NEVER have any problems with connection. My old iPhone and my partner's iPhone NEVER has any problems with wifi. I also have tried other devices (wifi webcams, etc) at home, and all with no problems. I haven't got any special settings on my router, just the factory defaults.My Hero is the only device that has any problems. Unfortunately, I don't know anybody else with a Hero, so I can't check if it's all Heros, or just mine.I'm on a Vodafone monthly contract. What are my options? Should they replace it with another Hero?
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Oct 2, 2009
How can I monitor my mobile data usage from my handset? Is there an app or is it built in the phone.
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Oct 6, 2010
I'm having trouble downloading messages on handset and stock messaging. somone sends me an attachment and i can't download it.
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Nov 3, 2009
wiped my Hero, and loaded it with a custom ROM, and I badly want the video that is preloaded in it...
Can someone please upload it to Megaupload or Rapidshare or Youtube please?
It's this video :
YouTube - HTC Hero - Video Preview
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Nov 5, 2009
I hear a hissing noise in the background when using the handset to answer or make calls. Anyone else experience this?
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Jan 29, 2010
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Jun 23, 2010
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Aug 17, 2009
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