HTC Hero , T-Mobile and E-Plus Germany

HTC released yesterday all facts about their new Google Android flagship device: the HTC Hero .  Also it combines all sources of informations like twitter,facebook,email, instant messaging on the desktop in easy to use applications which look really nice. The UI seems quite fast for all the new effects. The phone will be available for 500Eur without a contract. If you need a new mobile contract, you have to get one @ T-Mobile Germany or E-Plus Germany. Our recommendation is to get a contract from T-Mobile since they have the best network in whole germany. One of the biggest differences about this android phone is, that the user interface was redesigned by HTC to a so called Sense UI. Sense allows users to modify and personalize the home screens with tons of sexy widgets.

To get more technical details, the phone has the following features on board:


Processor Qualcommöae MSM7200Aö99, 528 MHz
Operating System Androidö99
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288 MB
Dimensions: (LxWxT) 112 x 56.2 x 14.35 mm ( 4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 inches)
Weight: 135 grams
Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 320öd7480 HVGA resolution
Network HSPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
G-sensor
Digital Compass
GPS Internal,Bluetoothöae 2.0 (A2DP), 802.11 b/g ,HTC ExtUSBö99,3.5 mm audio jack
Expansion Slot microSDö99 memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
Camera: 5.0 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Audio supported formats MP3, AAC(AAC, AAC+, AAC-LC), AMR-NB, WAV, MIDI and Windows Mediaöae Audio 9
Video supported formats MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 and Windows Mediaöae Video 9
Battery: Lithium-ion battery endash 1350 mAh
Talk time: Up to 420 minutes for WCDMA endash Up to 470 minutes for GSM

How to backup Google Android and HTC Hero

[How to Android] How to backup Google Android and HTC Hero. This section of the phone in the Google Android operating system will describe how to get spare. So, I have found several backup applications for my new HTC Hero with Android operating system. The synchronization with Google services itself is a backup tool too. As soon as you will add any new contacts, e-mails or events to calendar, the synchronization starts. If you don t have an internet connectivity immediately, then the synchronization will be done later, of course. So using this, your basic data are backed up to the Gmail a Google Calendar.

However this is not enough. You don t have to use the Gmail and could prefer another way to backup your HTC Hero or another Android powered phone. So what are the backup applications Android marketplace offers?

SMS Backup for the Android and HT Hero

Do you have a lot of SMS messages you wouldn t accidentally delete or lost? Then try the application called SMS Backup. This software will backup all of your HTC Hero (or Android phone) SMS to the Gmail. At first, provide your username and password, then the software will inform you that the first backup needs to be initiated manually. So click the OK and Backup buttons and wait for a while. The SMS will be backed up using 100 pieces batch. Then you can set up Auto backup option.

After you will log in to your Gmail account, you will see a new tag with SMS label.

MyBackup endash backups all your applications and data

Another interesting software is MyBackup. This is a paid application, but you have 30days trial for testing purposes. So try before you buy. Using this software is very easy. Just start it, click the Backup button and select what you would like to backup from your HTC Hero/Android phone. You have two options: Applications or Data.

If you select Applications backup, then you will be prompted with the list of all your application installed in your Android device. Click Check all (or manually select only some items) and continue with the OK button. Provide a name for this backup and wait for a while until the apps are backed up to the memory card in your device.

The Data backup gives you another two options endash SD Card and Online. I have used the SD Card option since I would like to see my backed up data. And again. You will be prompted with a list including Contacts, Call log, Bookmarks, SMS, MMS, System Settings, Home Settings, Alarms, Dictionary, and data from another installed applications. Check all, click the OK button, provide the backup name and wait for a while.

By the way, the online backup here is a very good idea. You can have your backup on the SD Card, but as soon as someone will stole you phone, you will lost this backup with it together.

The backup process can be scheduled and you can easily manage and restore from your previous backups.

Backup using Astro File manager

Astro File manager is another useful app for your Android device. It is something like Total Commander for Windows or Midnight Commander for Linux. This great freeware file manager has a backup functionality too. It is able to backup your application to the SD card.


Do you have another tip for Android backup application? Let us know using the comment below this article. I m sure all of the readers will appreciate this.

Click the Menu button on your HTC Hero device (or something similar on another phones), select Tools and tap the Application manager/Backup option. The Astro will load the application list. Select one, more or all of the applications and click the Backup button. Your software will be copied to the SD card.
Your tips for Android backup


And just a note at the end. If you would like to see what is in the Android Market using your desktop web browser, go to the www.cyrket.com. It is and Android Market Browser available for everyone.

Best HTC ThunderBolt accessories

[Android Devices] ThunderBolt accessories, as determined by you, the buying public. First and foremost, to no one's surprise, is the massive HTC 2750mAh extended battery with extended battery door (seen above). Now that everybody who's anybody has an HTC ThunderBolt (what, you don't have yours yet?) let's take a quick look at some of the must-have  Face it, the thing eats batteries for breakfast, and this ThunderBolt extended battery is the first thing most people are buying.


And rounding out the your five hottest HTC ThunderBolt accessories, we have:

 All HTC ThunderBolt accessories

And we're just getting started. Head on past the break for our top pics.
Our top accessories for the HTC ThunderBolt

Kind of a big question, right? Where do we start. The HTC ThunderBolt is one of the hottest phones of the spring, if not the year. It's the first device with LTE data. But along with all that high-speed goodness comes a trade-off -- battery life. And a lot of us have made an extra battery -- especially an extended battery -- our first HTC ThunderBolt accessory. For others, it's a holster, or a skin, or a case, or a screen protector. Bluetooth headsets, speakerphones and stereo headphones allow you to go hands-free while talking or listening to music.

Below you'll find some of our top accessory picks for the HTC ThunderBolt from those of us here at the site and in the forums. Maybe it's cases, maybe it's a battery (and chances are pretty good). So without further ado, some of our favorite accessories so far for the HTC ThunderBolt, broken down by category:
Best HTC ThunderBolt cases

Mobi Products Hard Shell Case
Mobi Products
Hard Shell Case
    HTC Skin Case
HTC
Skin Case     Seidio Spring Clip Holster
Seidio
Spring Clip Holster     HTC Messenger Case
HTC
Messenger Case

Picking the best case for the HTC ThunderBolt isn't easy. There are so many to choose from. You've got hard cases, skins, holsters, leather cases -- the works. The Mobi Products Hard Shell Case stands out just because the colors are great. The plastic molding isn't quite 100 percent, but we're willing to overlook that.

If you're looking for a simple skin case for your ThunderBolt, check out the HTC Skin Case. It's a basic rubber case that slips over the phone. Easy on, easy off.

If you're looking for a ThunderBolt holster, Seidio's Spring Clip is tried and true. The phone clips in, and the spring clip is sturdy, but not overly difficult, so you have quick access to the phone while it's on your side.

A leather-ish case gives you a little more style, and the HTC Messenger case may be the way to go. The phone easily slips in and out for a comfortable and stylish ride in your pocket.

All HTC ThunderBolt cases

 Best HTC ThunderBolt batteries
HTC Extended Battery w/ Door for Thunderbolt
HTC 2750mAh
extended battery     Seidio Innocell 1600mAh batter for ThunderBolt
Seidio Innocell
1600mAh spare

Easy picks here. The ThunderBolt chews through batteries if you're using the LTE data. The HTC 2750mAh battery gives you nearly double the juice. It's an extended battery, so it's a little bigger and comes with an extended battery door. The Seidio Innocell 1600mAh battery gives you a little extra juice over the stock battery, and it does it without adding any size or weight.

All HTC ThunderBolt batteries

Best HTC ThunderBolt chargers

Mobi Products Cradle w/ Spare Battery Slot for HTC Thunderbolt
Mobi Products
cradle & battery charger
    Smartphone Experts Micro-USB Travel Charger for HTC Thunderbolt
SPE microUSB
travel charger     HTC Micro-USB Travel Charger for Thunderbolt
HTC microUSB
travel charger

Like we said, you're going to be charging your ThunderBolt a lot. If you've gone with an extra battery, the Mobi Products cradle has a slot to charge the extra battery at the same time as you're charging the ThunderBolt. If you're looking the a simple spare charger, the Smartphone Experts microUSB charger is the way to go. And if you have a plethora of spare microUSB cables laying around, the HTC microUSB travel charger is an easy pick -- just plug in the cable.

All HTC ThunderBolt chargers

Best HTC ThunderBolt car accessories
 HTC Micro-USB Dual Car Charger for Thunderbolt
HTC microUSB
dual charger      iGrip PerfektFit Charging Dock for HTC Thunderbolt
iGrip PerfektFit
car charging dock     Blueant Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Speakerphone for HTC Thunderbolt
Blueant Supertooth 3
Bluetooth speakerphone

Three things you're going to need if you're even going to think about using a smartphone in a car: A charger, a dock and some sort of Bluetooth device. The HTC microUSB dual charger lets you charge two devices at the same time while you're on the road. So you can power up your phone and Bluetooth device simultaneously. Or two phones at once, if that's how you roll.

You'll need a dock to actually hold the phone, and the iGrip PerfektFit car charging dock does just that. It's got a powerful suction cup so it stays in place on your dash or on the windshield. And you can plug in a microUSB car charger so you're juiced up at the same time.

If you don't want to use a Bluetooth headset, check out a speakerphone instead. The Blueant Supertooth 3 is an old favorite that also connects with your contacts to let you know who's trying to get ahold of you.

All HTC ThunderBolt car kits

Other HTC ThunderBolt accessories
 Smartphone Experts Screen Protectors (2-Pack) for HTC Thunderbolt
Smartphone Experts
Screen Protectors     HTC Stereo Headset with Remote Controller for Thunderbolt
HTC
Stereo Headset    

SanDisk 32GB microSDHC Card for HTC Thunderbolt
SanDisk 32GB
microUSB card

And rounding out our top accessories for the HTC ThunderBolt, we've got a trio of items that are too often overlooked.

If you don't want to use a case with your phone, at least use a screen protector. The Smartphone Experts Screen Protectors are cut to size for your ThunderBolt, so you're ensured to have a perfect fit.

The HTC Stereo Headset lets you listen to music and has a microphone so you can take calls without having to remove it from your ears.

And the SanDisk 32GB microUSB card means you'll have plenty of room on your ThunderBolt for pictures, movies and music.
The wrap up

So there you have it, our look at our top accessories for the HTC ThunderBolt. Cases, batteries, chargers, car accessories -- everything you need to get the most use out of your ThunderBolt, and keep it safe at the same time.

HTC DESIRE: INSTALL GINGERBREAD AND HTC SENSE 3.5

Install Gingerbread (2.3.5) to your HTC Desire. How to install HTC Sense 3.5 HTC Desire.



Here we will explain how to root, install ClockworkMod then partition the memory of HTC Desire and that of the SD card and finally install a ROM and not just any Custom: A Sense rom 3.5. Enough to make a serious facelift to your Desire!
So get ready! Download your files:

- USB Driver for Windows, Revision 4 ( HTTP://DEVELOPER.ANDROID.COM/SDK/WIN-USB.HTML ) only for Windows users.

- Unrevoked3 available on windows, mac, linux. ( HTTP://UNREVOKED.COM/RECOVERY )

- CM7 HBOOT R2 ( HTTP://ALPHAREV.NL/PB99IMG_CM7R2.ZIP )

- Runnymede COOL3D V2 ( HTTP://FORUM.XDA-DEVELOPERS.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=1250815 )

- The Weather Pack and the addons you want

We are ready.

Start by installing the drivers for those with ADB Windows. Restart the computer and on your Desire go to Settings / Applications / Development / Debug and check the USB.

Unrevolked3 install on your computer and run it with administrator rights to users windows 7.

Everything else is done automatically. The operation takes about 5 minutes during which your phone will reboot 3 times.

Well, HTC Desire is now root and you can get administrator rights. Now when launching an application that requires elevated privileges, a confirmation will be required to validate quevous granted the right to use administrator for the current application. To check downloaded from the market as an application Rom Manager or Metamorph requiring root privileges to run.

Take the HBOOT previously downloaded and put in the root of the memory card by renaming PB99IMG.zip. Turn off the phone and restart it still pressing Flight - POWER on the screen and a proposal will be made:


Do you want to start update? Yes No

Make VOL UP VOL DOWN and then after the update and then made the recovery set and press ON / OFF the phone will restart and you will be in ClockworkMod.

Go to "Advanced" then "Partition SD card" enter the values ??for 1000 ext 64 and then the rest will partition to FAT32 for playback on computer CAUTION THIS REMOVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ON THE SD CARD!

Return to the home ClockworkMod and go to "Mounts and storage" then do mount USB Storage, while having the DESIRE connect to pc and copy the rom on the sd card "COOL3D Runnymede V2". Unmount then made to a full wipe this further explanation:

Wipe data / factory reset: clears the data files and those of the cache by deleting them. This can make it more fluid and votreappareil cancel "crash" of some applications.

Wipe cache partition: only cleans the cache of your machine, this can make it faster and fluid.

Zip from sdcard install: installs a file. This zip on the SD card. This will install a new ROM, ROM radio, themes, etc..

apply / sdcard / update.zip: Applies the archive "update.zip" present at the root of your SD (ROM, ROM radio ...).

choose zip from sdcard: choose which archive to be installed.

toggle signature verification: verifying that the records are signed to install.

toggle script assert: check the scripts for authorization;

So do "Wipe data / factory reset" and "Wipe cache partitio" n then finally install the rom with "Install from sdcard zip" and select the rom "COOL3D Runnymede V2".



The installation will be done quietly, then made only "reboot now" you will end up with a phone as out of the box but Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with HTC Sense 3.5.