• Support for MMS (picture and video messaging)
• Pinch Zoom Gesture Support for Gallery, Google Maps and Other Apps
• Leap Thumbnail Views with Pinch Gesture

• Enhanced Graphical Android Market with Access to over 45,000 Apps
• Simultaneous Logon to Multiple Gmail Accounts
• Bluetooth Contact Transfer Support
• Improved Battery Life
• Voice Dialing
• Voice Commands
• Active Call Screen with Speakerphone and Mute Buttons On Screen
• Enhanced Camera Features Including White Balance and Scene Modes
• User Dictionary Management (add, delete and edit custom words use
  for messages and typing)
• Smarter Keyboard Calibration
• And much more...

For those ACS Android Hero owners who prefer a do-it-yourself approach, we've put together everything you'll need to upgrade on your own.

Before proceeding, please carefully read the Hero Android 2.1 Upgrade Detailed Instructions. ACS cannot be responsible for any personal data lost during this update.

1. Download and read in entirety the Hero Android 2.1 Upgrade Detailed Instructions before beginning the upgrade process Hero Android 2.1 Upgrade Detailed Instructions (1.4MB)
2. Download the HTC Android Hero Sync file version 2.0.40HTC Android Hero Sync File v.2.0.40 (9.9MB)
   
3. Download the Hero 2.1 Upgrade executable file Hero 2.1 Upgrade executable file (117MB)

For assistance with updating your Hero to Android 2.1, please come into your nearest ACS Store. We also invite you to attend the next Android Expert Night in your area.

ACS Store Locations

Android Expert Night Schedule