HTC Hero

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HTC Hero Price

At the time of it's release in 2009, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new HTC Hero was about 100 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the HTC Hero?

The HTC Hero has a battery life of up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time.

How much internal storage does the HTC Hero have?

The HTC Hero has 512MB of internal storage.

What type of processor does the HTC Hero have?

The HTC Hero has a Qualcomm MSM7200A processor.

How to reset or factory restore HTC Hero device?

The HTC Hero device is considered as one of the best devices launched by HTC, but as with every device, there is a possibility that it may become slow or unresponsive. In such situations, it may be necessary to reset or factory restore the device to its original state. In this article, we will discuss the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore an HTC Hero device. Method 1: Using the HTC Hero’s built-in recovery mode: The first and most recommended way to reset a HTC Hero device is by using the built-in recovery mode. This method involves using the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to access the recovery mode, and then selecting the ‘wipe data/factory reset’ option using the Volume keys. Here are the steps to reset your HTC Hero using this method: 1. Turn off your device by pressing and holding the Power key. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power keys at the same time for about 10 seconds until the recovery mode is displayed. 3. Once in recovery mode, use the VolumeUp and VolumeDown keys to highlight the ‘wipe data/factory reset’ option. 4. Press the Power key to select the option. 5. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. Press the VolumeUp button to confirm and the VolumeDown button to cancel. 6. The device will now erase all data and return to its default settings. Method 2: Using the HTC Sync app: The second method involves using the HTC Sync app on your computer to reset your HTC Hero device. Here are the steps to reset your HTC Hero using this method: 1. Install and launch the HTC Sync app on your computer. 2. Connect your HTC Hero device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Select your device from the list of connected devices in the Sync app. 4. Click on the ‘Backup’ button. 5. You will be prompted to confirm the factory reset. Click on ‘Yes’ to proceed. 6. The device will now erase all data and return to its default settings. Method 3: Using a custom recovery: The third method involves using a custom recovery such as ClockworkMod or TeamWin to reset your HTC Hero device. This method requires root access and is not recommended for beginners as it comes with certain risks. 1. Install a custom recovery on your device. 2. Reboot your device into recovery mode. 3. Once in recovery mode, select the ‘wipe data/factory reset’ option. 4. You will be prompted to confirm the reset. Press the VolumeUp button to confirm and the VolumeDown button to cancel. 5. The device will now erase all data and return to its default settings. In conclusion, Resetting or factory restoring an HTC Hero device can be done using various methods such as built-in recovery mode, HTC Sync app, or a custom recovery. It is recommended to back up all important data


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed: HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2009, June. Released 2009, July
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
Weight: 135 g (4.76 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM
: Trackball

Display

Type: TFT, 65K colors
Size: 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~48.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS: Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU: 528 MHz ARM 11
GPU: Adreno 130

Memory

Card slot: microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal: 288MB RAM, 512MB

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Video: CIF@15fps

Selfie camera

: No

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: No
USB: miniUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, compass
Browser: HTML
: MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA9 player MP4/H.264/WMV9 player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 440 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)

Misc

Colors: Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
SAR: 1.21 W/kg (head)     1.51 W/kg (body)
Price: About 100 EUR

Tests

Camera: Photo
Loudspeaker: Voice 76dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 77dB
Audio quality: Noise -91.3dB / Crosstalk -95.8dB

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