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[HD2 General] barty22:
Forget about sspl (softspl), you don't need it. Hardspl is "better" (to keep things simple)

Flashing a new rom will delete all your settings, installed programs, etc etc. So backup what you need before flashing (you can use microsoft MyPhone -which is preinstalled on hd2's- to backup certain things).

About going back, yea you can 'go back', in case you can download the rom that is currently on your hd2. It is probably official hd2 rom version 1.48, but of course i'm not sure. But i don't think you would want to go back, there is no reason to. Unless you hate new roms, but you can always find one that is undebatably better and more up to date than the rom you are using now.

Yea windows mobile 6.5.3 is nice and in some ways a little better than 6.5, but it doesn't work 100% correctly with HTC sense. There are some graphical glitches with this on 6.5.3 roms.

I prefer Dutty's 0.3a rom (here) because it is basically the same as your stock rom, but with up to date software, up to date windows mobile 6.5, updated htc sense - and everything works flawlessly for me.

Haven't tried push notifications for facebook or twitter, so can't comment on that. 6.5.3 roms have some graphical glitches with HTC sense. Many other 6.5 roms have other customizations that I don't like.

Forget about the iPhone, the hd2 baby is miles and miles better :) (yes i've used the iPhone).

if you need more recommendations, shoot :P
[HD2 General] northernneil:
Cheers for that mate. I'm gonna put sprog to bed and give it a go!

You are correct in the fact that it is a stock 1.48 rom shipped on the phone, please excuse my ignorance, this is my first wm phone! I'm an expert on the iphone now though lol!

I did read about flashing with bepe's thing, is that still needed?

Hopefully i'll find some decent FB and twitter apps that does push (I'm addicted lol!)

Umm, then to sort out google activsync again!
[HD2 General] barty22:
"bepe's thing" is hardspl, which is needed only once (ever) to unlock your phone to enable flashing custom roms. So yes, you need to do it when you want to flash a custom rom.
[HD2 General] meegulthwarp:
I don't want to be a damp rag or anything but I'd personally use the phone for a week or two before installing any custom ROMs. When I received my phone it was perfect, lasted 2 days easy on one charge (with everything set to auto update) and had no camera issues. I then installed the unofficial 1.48 and now the battery struggles to get 2 days even with most auto updates turned off and the camera developed the over exposure issue. Now I regret updating it and am slightly hesitant to do it again.

Also, most custom ROMs at the moment do not have very major upgrades to them and are usually just very slightly tweaked. I'm waiting for something more worthwhile to be released (like WM6.5.3 with a fully functional Sense) before I go and HSPL my phone. Take a look at this user for an example of what might happen.

But then again I may be acting over cautious and might not be enjoying the full power and epic-ness out of my HD2.
[HD2 General] barty22:
What is unofficial 1.48? There is an official 1.48, and most unofficial custom roms are based on a higher rom version than 1.48. I think you're being a little over cautious, I have flashed practically millions of roms on HTC devices and never experienced a problem. The problems you are having with battery and camera are probably related to your custom rom choice and/or your settings.

But you're right that there isn't a world of difference between the stock rom and newest custom roms, the hd2 is a relatively new device. Still, I feel you can't go wrong by updating the rom to a good custom one, and it will be better than the stock rom. Dutty's holy grail 0.3a is my recommendation, but to each one his own.
[HD2 General] wacky.banana:
Slow down mate!

Northerneil,

I know you are dying to get into your device and flash roms like there's no tomorrow. I say STOP, slow down, take your time.

I would get to know how your device works the way it is first. One good thing about this is that if there any hardware problems you can return the device as an exchange without having to undo loads of changes that are NOT warranty friendly.

Next, READ, READ and READ again. Flashing roms sounds quite simple and the process has improved tremendously. The problem isn't flashing a rom; its knowing how to recover if it all goes wrong. Its getting to know the pitfalls and how to get out of them e.g your device rebooting for no reason, which is a problem some serial flashers are having right now.

Welcome on board, hope you heed my advice although I appreciate you are a big boy and can do what you want. However a bricked device can take a long time to fix, even if you know what you are doing, and if you are lvery ucky.

WB

PS: Feel free to PM me if you want to know more about certain functions and abbreviations. You need to know as much as possible before you start tinkering with your device.
[HD2 General] meegulthwarp:
By "unofficial" I was referring to the 1.48 405 WWE that was available for download before HTC made it official on their website.

I am still running that "unofficial" 1.48 ROM with the stock settings so I doubt that these problems have anything to do with my settings.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
Hey everyone,

I've had my Sprint Hero for about 2 months now and am loving it - I haven't even felt the need to root it yet.

But having bought Mobitobi's awesome sleep/alarm apps from the Market, I'm now searching for a good cradle for my Hero to sit on my nightstand and act as my alarm clock.

I've only found a couple options out there. The best looking one (includes 3.5 stereo out) is here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290372582892, but I received it yesterday and realized after many angry emails back and forth to the seller that this dock is actually not specialized for a Hero, but is actually a TP2 dock that the seller claims "some buyers say it works with their Hero too so that's why I listed it that way." Bummer, I know. Why anyone would talk about how awesome this dock is when the phone footprint slot is so huge compared to your phone and is so obviously not stable is beyond me.

The other option that's widely available is this: http://www.wirelessground.com/sherocradle2nd.html?productid=sherocradle2nd&channelid=FROOG, but after this first debacle I'm hesitant to buy.

Have any of you gotten a cradle/dock for your CDMA Hero, and if so, which one, where did you get it, and how well does it work for you? I'm not even interested in a second battery charger, or 3.5 stereo out, but I need something that will keep my phone stable enough to be able to withstand forceful touches of the snooze button on my screen without toppling over!
[Hero CDMA Accessories] 702DROID:
i use this one

http://www.all4cellular.com/my-touch-3g-docking-station-black-1.html
[Hero CDMA Accessories] katmandu421:
Nice! I've been searching for this too, but I need a 3.5 mm jack as well. This looks like it fits the bill, and even matches my car stereo (where this will be going).

Up to this point I've been using a dock made for my old htc touch that I hacked by moving the usb jack to the center and flipping it 180 deg.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] 702DROID:
it has a 3.5 jack in the back ...mine does
[Hero CDMA Accessories] atoy74:
Thats a great price and seems to have free shipping.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] johnsongrantr:
I would like to find one that is horizontal, esp for apps like slacker/pandora and desktop clocks etc, the vertical ones are nice... but not exactly what I'm looking for
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tyrnight:
deos it fit with the Siedio 3500MHa battery backing?
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
It's very pretty and a nice price, but the only thing holding it upright is the miniusb connector. That's just not secure enough for me personally. Has anyone else used something different?
[Hero CDMA Accessories] lugose:
I notice they have it in black too, when I followed the link above it takes you to the white for some reason...

Anyone have any pictures of the phone in the doc? Just curious about the fit.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] N0J:
I have the black one on my nightstand at home, if I remember I'll take a pic tonight with it mounted. I was gonna order one online, but found it at BestBuy when I was buying my new bluetooth. I think it was $12
[Hero CDMA Accessories] flexgrip:
I will re-ask johnsongrantr's question. Are there any horizontal cradles? I currently use my wallet to prop the phone up horizontally at work :) It actually works well and makes it easier to use things like youtube.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] watzone69:
EDIT: Nevermind. It was the GSM version.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Lessthantito:
that last one says not compatible with Sprint Hero
[Hero CDMA Accessories] srkmagnus:
Since I have yet to find a good cradle, here is what I use in the interim. Albeit it does not provide charging capabilities, or the fact that I have to flip the phone upside down or lay it side ways to charge it, it gets the job done while at work :) lol
[Hero CDMA Accessories] red250:
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/17311-lol-hero-stand.html
[Hero CDMA Accessories] vrundmc:
do any cradles allow the use of a case? I have the snap case from the sprint store and wanted a cradle.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Sirchuk:
I went the Michael's, the craft store and picked up some black modeling clay that hardens in the oven.

I then molded a bunch of the clay together into a horizontal stand, adding a square hole on one side for the charging cable.

Heat fired it in the oven, inserted the cable and added a little hot glue, and viola! I've got my horizontal night stand for my clock applications. Total cost of about $9 I believe in clay.

I've still got to sand it, but because it works and I don't really care if it's smooth, I'm not going to get to sanding anytime soon.

Just an idea. This way, you can make it look however you want.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] dcdave63:
I am wondering if this one would work:

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/PSI-43943/HTC+Kaiser+Horizontal+Powered+USB+Cradle.html

It has a very similar mini-usb port.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
That's actually a really interesting idea. Could you maybe take pictures? I'm curious what it turned out like :)
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tekthrawn:
Can't post URLs because I'm new but Goto BoxWave.com... 'Sprint Hero' down the right hand side, Cradle's & Mounts..

$53.00 for the one with the spare battery charging slot...

I'm considering it.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
From what I can tell, the Boxwave one is the same as the URL I posted originally:

http://www.wirelessground.com/sherocradle2nd.html?productid=sherocradle2nd&channelid=FROOG

... but I would definitely not pay 53 bucks for one of those. This store sells them for 25+shipping (free shipping over $50), with the charging slot.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] vrundmc:
Does anyone know if any of the docks allow the hero to be plugged in without removing the case?
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Sirchuk:
I picked up a similar cradle a while back. It's actually made for the G1. I've got my Hero sitting it in right now. It isn't an exact fit, but it works. It's got some play on the back, so I'm sure I'm bending the USB plug slightly. How good this is for the phone I couldn't say. Also, I think I paid about $19 including shipping. Something around there. Mine won't recharge a spare battery, but I would be careful here - if it's the same stand made for the G1, then the battery is different and it won't work!

I knew after posting someone would want pictures. It's really rough, fingerprints in the clay and all, so I just finished sanding it and I found some spray paint in the garage and gave it a coat. I'll post a pic when it's done drying, though I don't know how good it's going to come out. I think I got most of the imperfections out with the sanding and hopefully the paint will cover up the rest.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
After you posted this I really got to to thinking about it and I believe I'm gonna try what you did, but with air-dry clay instead (at least to try). I don't have easy access to an oven, and I want to be able to sculpt around the charging plug and get the fit just right. Maybe line the key contact points with a bit of fabric or something to make sure that pretty soft touch plastic doesn't get scratched.

I just want to find another OEM HTC usb sync cable + usb charger and I'll be putting the plan into action, probably with white clay.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Sirchuk:
The nice thing about the hero is that it charges with a standard mini USB cable. You can get a USB AC Wall charger for about $3 plus shipping from monoprice.com.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] crunchybutternut:
Actually, if you use coupon codes freeship and off15 it bypasses the $50 bar and gives 15% off price.

And since I live in CT, there is no sales tax so I only pay $21.21.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] vrundmc:
LOL...anyone who has a cradle now...do you have a case on your hero?
[Hero CDMA Accessories] tduck:
Wall charger + cable (hopefully all OEM, not just mini usb)

I found this dude: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120480441453

Selling the OEM charger + 4 ft data/sync cable for $7.50 each, free shipping, I'm in for 2 of them. I've noticed that the regular mini usb cables don't seem to fit as tightly into the Hero port, and I definitely needed a charge cable for my car charger!
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Sirchuk:
So I sanded and painted my dock, but the paint won't dry. I thought maybe it was old (no telling how long it's been in the garage) so I bought some new spray paint, re-sanded it and painted it again.

The stuff I bought is supposed to work on ceramics and pottery, but it's not drying either, so I don't know what the deal is. It's still tacky to the touch, and I painted it almost 24 hours ago (supposed to dry to the touch in 10 minutes, completely dry in an hour.)

I'm open to suggestions if anyone knows why it won't dry.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] hempwallace:
I can't say for sure but I'd guess that your clay hasn't dried enough and the excess moisture is leeching into the paint, preventing it from drying. I would try sanding it down again and putting it back into an oven on low temp setting for several more hours.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] PRGUY85:
Any good cheap car mounts available that any of you have tested?
[Hero CDMA Accessories] jerrygon:
Ok I got this one from here... http://www.all4cellular.com/my-touch-3g-docking-station-black.html

Cost me 10 dollars with free shipping... I was surprised at how sturdy this was for 10 dollars. The USB plug holds the phone in place very well (this had me worried). I posted a few pics for you all to see...
[Hero CDMA Accessories] lugose:
So, I was hoping that this thing would hold the phone well enough, but the plug doesn't snap (doesn't insert far enough). It works fine for the desk, the 3.5 mm jack even has mic, but it wouldn't work for a car mount like I was hoping. I guess the my touch mini plug is closer towards the center line of the phone, the hero is more towards the back of the phone. Just in case it helps you make a choice.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] kellybrf:
i was in the same boat, and ended up getting the first one since it was for a christmas present and i thought it looked nicer. big mistake, it just didnt fit well and i felt like it was putting undue pressure on the miniusb port. i bought the second one and its great. i had that dock for my diamond and it was perfect; getting the first one was purely a vanity decision. i purchased that second one from daydeal via ebay and had it in two days or so. the mytouch one looks nice, but i need the extra battery slot
[Hero CDMA Accessories] magicalan:
got it from melrose its a local store i think

i like it i have my flip and my ipod and my phone there all ready to get charged.

i cant find it on google because i lost the box of what its called XD
[Hero CDMA Accessories] rdisanza:
Thx for the pictures jerrygon, I finally was able to see that stand will accept the Body Glove style hard case. I have ordered 2, one for me and the other for the Wife's.

Thanks alot, much appreciated Mate.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] badutahboy:
link please?

Edit, Nm, wow, that was a stupid noob mistake.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] jerrygon:
Not a problem man... Glad I can help out... I actually liked it so much that I am ordering another one...
[Hero CDMA Accessories] vrundmc:
damn you all its out of stock!
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Bielinsk:
Mine will not fit on this stand with the Innocase II on the phone.

I find that it rests on the stand nicely, but is not tight. I don't think this is going to work for my car as it does not hold it firm.

It also will not allow you to sync with the computer. The USB is for charging only, I could not mount the sd/phone in this cradle.

I bought two of them, and one works great as a bedside stand. Easy to put on and just lifts off, dont have to pull it off.

I was thinking of taking a dremmel to em to try and get the phone to fit with my Innocase on.....not sure I want to yet.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] rdisanza:
thats odd, if you look back at the pictures, it appears that he has a Body Glove type 2pc Snap case on his. Seems to me the much thinner Innocase should work just fine.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] daveydave:
I got the same thing... you know what's great? When you plug an audio cable in, the Hero plays music through the mini usb port! I thought only my old iphone played audio through the charger port! We have the cradle sitting next to a little bookshelf stereo it's plugged into, so we can listen to tunes while it's charging! I thought I would have had to plug the audio cable into the headphone jack. Looks so nice!
[Hero CDMA Accessories] holidayidol:
Thanks for this feedback, I was wondering that ahead of ordering.

Would this possibly depend on the USB cable used with the cradle?

I have quite the stash of mini usb cables (regular and retractable), and only 25% of them will allow the HTC Hero to sync/mount. It appears that the Hero is only fully-compatible with the heavy duty 11-pin USB 2.0 cables. Anything less will typically allow the phone to charge, but not sync.

Did you try the OEM cable with this cradle to see if it would sync?

Oh well, either way, I went ahead and ordered one. IN WHITE! Thanks to you guys :)

If I like it enough, I will try again for a black one.

Thanks
[Hero CDMA Accessories] rdisanza:
Lost me Mate, when you plug in an audio cable where? The headphone jack on top, it plays music throught the sync/charging port? HOW? Where is the music being reproduced? That stand doesn't have speakers. Reason I ask is that I have 2 coming.

Please elaborate! :D

Have a GR8 day.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] daveydave:
There's an audio jack on the cradle next to the usb port so you can plug the cradle into a stereo input. When you set the Hero in the cradle and then play music from it, the audio is re-directed to the stereo. You don't need to plug an audio cable into the top of your Hero (headphone jack).
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Bielinsk:
I find that I really REALLY have to push the hero down to get it to recognize the audio jack. Tested on two of the MY docks and its the same.

There is no way my Innocase will stay on the phone and work on this charger without modifying the case or the charger. I will look back at the pics.

Saw the pics. If you notice, the pic that has the bodyglove case on, it is not charging. I can put on my Innocase and have it stand up in the charger, but it wont make a connection.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] daveydave:
Well, I don't use a case (unless you consider my front pocket a case), so it slides on easy and charges right away. My wife can't use it with her body glove case on though. I don't know about the Innocase.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] scirio:
I can confirm that the boxwave style dock charger (the kinds with the black base and clear plastic back/support does not work with the Seidio Innocase Surface II case for the Sprint Hero. It simply will not fit with this 1mm thin case on. Naked phone only.

Overly specific so that nobody asks any questions.

EDIT:

This is the type that everybody sells rebranded as their own and is the one I'm talking about:
[Hero CDMA Accessories] katmandu421:
Yup, naked phone only, and audio is a pretty fragile connection on the "My" docks. I plan to gut it and mold a custom clay stand as mentioned earlier, using the electronics from this dock. My main purpose for this is in the car, so it has to be pretty secure.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] katmandu421:
Any hobby clay you use will most likely not pose a risk of scratching, fwiw.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] holidayidol:
Just to follow up on this one...

My cradle (in white:p) arrived last week and I tried it out. I was unsuccessful in finding a USB cable that would allow the Hero to mount/sync through this cradle. Even using the OEM usb cable did not affect this. Oh well.

Either way, it works great for charging, and looks nice.

By the way, BLACK is back in stock:

(I'm too new to forum to be allowed to post the url; jerrygon posted the link on the previous page.)

Use coupon code SAVE10 to take 10% off your order.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] Kcarpenter:
This car cradle

works well in my car...attaches to the vents and it can hold the phone vertical or horizontal for navigation. Has a pretty good grip on the phone, given I haven't used on while on a rally track or anything :D
[Hero CDMA Accessories] rdisanza:
Got mine yesterday. My Sprint Hero will not fit on this base with any type case on the phone. Lucky for me that I use Innocases. Riddin bareback while on charge is okay and this charging base has a stereo output jack so you can listen to music while charging if you wish. Remember, this is just the base. You must plug in your stock USB cord and the HTC or similar charger into this base. Its not a Stand Alone charger nor can you Sync with this base. The Mini USB plug only has contacts for audio out and charging, not Syncing. Only bummer I found with this but,.........for 10 bucks each USD, its all I need.

Bought two, one for me and the Mrs ya know. They came through in White, not Black but who cares. They serve the purpose and do as represented from All4Cellular, link below. Thumbs up at a very reasonable price. Delivery time was 5 days ground shipping. I recommend this product if you a looking for a cheap but useful way to charge your Hero.

3G Desk Station

Enjoy!! :D
[Hero CDMA Accessories] swaze:
I ordered this on thursday and it came in the mail on saturday. Works perfectly, charge and sync. Definately worth it.

http://www.boxwave.com/images_bw/pr...ro_desktopcradle_sparebattery_nodevice_lg.jpg
[Hero CDMA Accessories] animal7296:
What about the N1 dock? It looks like it may work. The only problem i could forsee is the thickness of the Hero compared to the N1.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] mccsomthin:
Just use a belt clip glued to a gps suction mount like the guy posted a diy for. Make 1 for the car and 1 for the desk.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] SamXp:
I didn't like how bulky that cradle was. Ended up making one of these:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=648885
[Hero CDMA Accessories] davide169:
I have a take on that as well. As soon as I have enough posts I'll post some pictures of my setup.
[Hero CDMA Accessories] desertrhino:
I purchased the myTouch cradle mentioned earlier in this tread. I really like it. It says that it can be used for syncing and charging. I have not been able to use the cradle to sync with my pc. When i remove the hero from the cradle and plug direct to my pc, syncing works. Is there a difference between the cdma hero and the mytouch that prevents this cradle from syncing with the hero?