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HTC Hero

2009–2010 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm MSM7200A, 528 MHz ARM11
Ram: max: 288 MB (soldered) · base: 288 MB
Ports: mini-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera: 5 MP rear with autofocus
Battery: 1,340 mAh (GSM) or 1,500 mAh (CDMA) Li-Ion, removable
Display: 3.2" HVGA TFT, 320x480, 65,536 colors
Storage: base: 512 MB internal (approx. 165 MB usable to apps) · options: microSD (up to 32 GB supported)
Os Support: latest: Android 2.1 Eclair (official); custom ROMs (CyanogenMod) extended support well beyond · shipped: Android 1.5 Cupcake (first phone with HTC Sense)

Variants

Revisions

HTC Hero (GSM)2009, launched in Europe on T-Mobile as the G2 Touch

HTC Hero CDMA2009, Sprint version with a larger 1,500 mAh battery

Upgrade paths

storage

microSD up to 32 GB · Card slot accessible under the removable battery cover.

~$15

EASY

other

Root access and custom recovery, full custom ROM support · First HTC Sense phone and an early custom-ROM darling once carriers stopped official Android updates.

free

MODERATE