Sprint Hero Firmware 1.56.651.2 Update

Sprint has released the first over-the-air firmware update for HTC Hero. Sprint Hero Firmware 1.56.651.2 update is now available for download for Sprint users.

This update brings several issues that caused battery to drain out and fixes several other minor issues. You can initiate the update from the Settings > About Phone > System updates > Firmware update.

HTC Hero Software Enhancement SW 1.56.651.2 provides feature updates and enhancements to address the following:

• Improvement to camera picture quality
• DST (Daylight Savings Time) issue addressed
• Unable to receive SMS due to full memory
• Memory leak when Bluetooth is in connecting state
• 3.5mm mono when not using headset with mic
• Dialer application causing excess battery draw
• Dedicated Mute/Speaker buttons have been added to the Talk screen