Could you flash ROMs on an Adroid phone? (Hero)

TheLovatScout · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 11:07 PM

I've been wondering this for awhile now and can't find an answer.

I love the Touch Pro because I loved being able to flash through all the ROMs, make tweaks and so forth. Although, this was all done on a Windows Mobile Phone.

The Hero looks and feels amazing (I got to play around with it in store) but if I can not change ROMs or do as much as I could with the Touch Pro then I would immediately change my mind and stick with my Touch Pro.

Anyone know if this can be done? I notice that PPCG.com doesn't have a specific forum for the Hero yet either, is this reason why?

TheLovatScout · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 12:02 AM

I can't believe no one has even responded to this yet. I guess I'm either a complete idiot or no one else knows, lol.

RicoRich196 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 12:14 PM

Well Android is a bit different, HTC devices must be "rooted" in order to flash a custom rom. Try checking out some android forums you'll definitely find more help there. But to my knowledge the Sprint HTC hero hasn't been rooted just yet.

**darren.wlsn1** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoRich196

Well Android is a bit different, HTC devices must be "rooted" in order to flash a custom rom. Try checking out some android forums you'll definitely find more help there. But to my knowledge the Sprint HTC hero hasn't been rooted just yet.

yes your correct, xda is flashing gsm heros, wont be long.

BigDiesel07 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 02:28 PM

We now have a HTC Hero Forum... I moved this thread here so that it has greater viewings!

nebula · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 04:06 PM

You can do a lot more with a Hero than WM Device running a custom ROM. Does that answer your question?

TheLovatScout · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nebula

You can do a lot more with a Hero than WM Device running a custom ROM. Does that answer your question?

I can honestly say I do not believe that! I must see some work done beforeI go out and buy it, lol.

nebula · #8 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:00 PM

No one gets paid to hack/crack/root anything and they still do it so the best you can do is sit tight?

TheLovatScout · #9 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nebula

No one gets paid to hack/crack/root anything and they still do it so the best you can do is sit tight?

Yup, that's what I'm doing. i think, nonetheless, I will end up getting the Hero over the TP2 since so many people are reporting that the TP is better in terms of stability. I wonder if Mighty, Juicy or NRG will be making ROMs for Hero. They seem very committed to the Touch Pro and Touch Pro 2.

lawsofpower48 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 09:29 AM

I came from windows mobile myself...from ppc6700 to mogul to touchpro...i was debating between the tp2 or hero...but went with hero because winmo is laggy and no cool apps like iphone and hero...ive been with winmo since day1 bcuz im a windows guy, bit id have to say android kills winmo.... i kno someone will be coming with custom roms shortly... maybe mightyrom will go android