New Firmware Update 1.56.651.2 for HTC Hero via Sprint

A new firmware upgrade has been released for the Sprint Hero. The new version is 1.56.651.2. It's an over-the-air software update which brings a fix to SMS and daylight savings time bugs.

You can download the new firmware update for Sprint HTC Hero by going to Settings > About > System Updates > Firmware Update. As usual, it is suggested that you backup all your data before upgrading.

Feature Updates and Enhancements

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

Important note: Dedicated Mute/Speaker buttons have been added to the Talk screen

Verification of updates:
To verify the customer has the updated build after the update:
1. Press Menu, Tap Settings
2. Flick Up, Tap About Phone
3. Scroll up and check Software version: After update 1.56.651.2