TechieDan » Mobile http://techiedan.com Your Search for The Tech Stuffs Tue, 22 May 2012 08:10:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How To Backup Contacts to SD Card on HTC Hero http://techiedan.com/2011/08/21/how-to-backup-contacts-to-sd-card-on-htc-hero/ http://techiedan.com/2011/08/21/how-to-backup-contacts-to-sd-card-on-htc-hero/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:31:13 +0000 techieDan http://techiedan.com/?p=1149 After using the HTC Hero for nearly 2 years, it seems that this phone really has some issues on memory space with every application installed only on the phone memory. It was also found out that one of the most disk space consumed was the contacts and also the sms/mms that were on the phone.

HTC Hero Reset

So in short, what can one do to clear the unnecessary usage of space. Do a factory reset? Well, it works but maybe just before you do that you would want to backup your contacts that are on the phone (yes, as some saved their contacts on the phone.. one of them would be me).

Surprisingly, after searching the web for solutions, most gave solutions of downloading an application which to me is tedious and unnecessary. The simplest way would be as followed

  1. On your menu, select People
  2. Press MENU and select IMPORT/EXPORT
  3. Export the phone contacts to SD cardĀ  (You can choose the option from your phone or your SIM)

That is all there is to it. Saving your contacts is easy. Now just backup your contacts and get it ready for import the next time you wanted to.

]]> http://techiedan.com/2011/08/21/how-to-backup-contacts-to-sd-card-on-htc-hero/feed/ 0 HTC Hero (GSM) to Finally Receive Eclair Update http://techiedan.com/2010/06/25/htc-hero-to-finally-receive-eclair-update/ http://techiedan.com/2010/06/25/htc-hero-to-finally-receive-eclair-update/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:59:04 +0000 techieDan http://techiedan.com/?p=861 South East Asian GSM HTC Hero users, there will be a new update for HTC Hero coming and it will be done over the air (FOTA – Firmware Over The Air). HTC Hero has revealed in their official website that update will come and users are recommended to backup their data before updating this new firmware. Most probably the Eclair OS comes along with it.

Here’s the screenshot of the new update being announced at http://www.htc.com/sea/support.aspx.

HTC Hero update

In our commitment to providing you with the best user experience, we are pushing out a new firmware update to your HTC Hero. Your phone will receive a notification of this update when it is made available. Simply press OK to accept the update via a data connection such as Wi-Fi or GPRS/3G. After installing the update, you can confirm a successful update by confirming the Build number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Build number). The new Build number after the update will be 2.73.707.91 (Singapore) & 2.73.728.91 (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Update Information: Firmware over-the-air (FOTA) client update & YouTube player Update.
Noteļ¼šPlease back up your data first before upgrading your phone. We recommend using a free Wi-Fi hotspot or an unlimited data plan to apply this update. If not, standard data connection charges may apply. For any questions, please contact us via http://www.htc.com/www/CA_Hotline.aspx

Looks like a good thing after all the users of HTC Hero are waiting for a new update.

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Considering the HTC Hero has the [...]]]> Are you a proud owner of HTC Hero. Did you know that this phone is one of the finest Android Phone up to date! Now did you know that the HTC Hero can function as a USB Modem? Here are some steps you have to take.

HTC Hero

Considering the HTC Hero has the ability to act as a USB Modem, now one can online anywhere provided your telco has 3G or you’re trying to connect to a wireless network using your non-wifi capable notebook (who still has it though?). Highly applicable to those wanting to connect using 3G, this setup is imminent.

What are the steps to connect to setup the HERO as a USB Modem?

Android Modem Selection

Before continuing, here are some major steps you need to take and download before continuing. Download HTC Sync software for the HTC Hero from the HTC main site. Install it and ready to go.

Steps

  • Once HTC Sync is installed, on the Hero device.
  • Browse to Settings –> Wireless Controls and enable Mobile Network Sharing.
  • Now connect the Hero to the PC via USB cable. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and install an “HTC Remote NDIS Network Adapter”

Simple? You can now use your HTC Hero now as a Modem. Trouble is that maybe your Windows can’t locate the drivers specifically to automatically install the HTC Remote NDIS Network Adapter. So in order to save your time to look for the drivers, here are the links to download either the 32 bit or the 64 bit drivers.

HTC Hero 64 Bit Drivers (Vista 64 Bit)
HTC Hero 32 Bit Drivers (Windows XP, Vista 32 Bit)

So this saves a lot of time and finally your HTC Hero is good to go.

Notes: Will add more information about the HTC Hero in the coming future. A new category is now created.

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