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The listing, HTC Hero has ended.

HTC Hero Android Touch Screen Cell Phone. I purchased this phone in October 2010. Used it for 2 months and my carrier switched from Alltel to a small Wisconsin based company called Element. They do not support this phone, so I had to get a different one. I loved this phone! I have a screen protector already on the camera. You can see from the pics that it includes the original box, start up guide booklet, and packing slip (to verify date shipped to me). I've also included a black skin for the phone as it doesn't fit the one I now have.

Questions & Comments

I really wanted this phone for Christmas and I asked my parents and they said that they couldn't get it for me because they didn't have enough money and this phone was the only thing I wanted and sadly I wasn't able to get anything for Christmas and if I got this phone it would make me so happy and @superbonita14 would be an angel if you let me have the phone.

Jun 24th, 2011 at 2:48:47 PM PDT by

Good luck!

Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:17:23 PM PDT by

ii want it .. !!! ( ;

Jun 24th, 2011 at 1:39:57 PM PDT by

Thanks for bidding!

Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:17:32 PM PDT by

First off i thought the point of auctions for at least the owner of the auction was to RAISE the price. If you cant handle the heat get out of the kitchen.

Now as far as unlocking I have unlocked phones from both Sprint and Verizon, however that is not the issue this is an Alltel phone which i know can be unlocked. It will cost under $20 and then you will be able to use a SIM from virtualy any network on it. I can even provide the service myself.

Jun 26th, 2011 at 6:56:39 AM PDT by

Thank you!

Jun 26th, 2011 at 7:07:38 AM PDT by

does it take a sim card?

Jun 29th, 2011 at 2:00:32 PM PDT by

No. It's a CDMA phone

Jun 29th, 2011 at 3:56:08 PM PDT by

So seller thanks lots very much for this great wounderfull auction uour haven here please keep up the good work and keep the great auctions comeing our way.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 6:29:08 PM PDT by

You're very welcome. Glad you're enjoying them!

Jun 28th, 2011 at 6:34:16 PM PDT by

When the other guy asked if the DEC/ESN is clear, he doesnt mean can you read the numbers ok, he means did you pay your bill in full, and do you owe the carrier any money? Because if its a CDMA phone, they will lock it and to the average person, it will become an unusable brick. But if its GSM (sim card), thats irrelevant.

Jun 29th, 2011 at 1:09:01 PM PDT by

Oh sorry. I didn't know that. Yes, it's clear.

Jun 29th, 2011 at 3:53:42 PM PDT by

Just for anyone who is wondering... you cannot unlock any phone. GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile) phones can be unlocked, you can ask your carrier and they will usually help. CDMA phones cannot be unlocked though some carriers such as Metro PCS and I believe Cricket will let you use flashed ones. However carriers such as Verizon, US Cellular, and Sprint will only activate their own phones.

Jun 25th, 2011 at 10:16:09 PM PDT by

Thanks for the information...I was apparently misinformed when I was told you can unlock any phone...

Jun 26th, 2011 at 7:06:55 AM PDT by

Will this phone be shipped to my house free of charge if I win it? ( I pray I do because I really want this phone) So I won't have to pay anything when I receive the phone at my door when it is shipped?

Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:23:48 PM PDT by

No charge for shipping

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:00:42 PM PDT by

Oh okay thank you so much!!One more question. Is it damaged in any way shape or form? Any scratches? Anything that I should be concerned about?

Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:55:12 PM PDT by

Nope...excellent condition!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:00:32 PM PDT by

very nice cell phone does it have a sim card? I have a cell phone up for auction that does not use a cell phone. Please let me know

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:44:39 PM PDT by

No, it doesn't use a sim card. It's a CDMA phone.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:53:50 PM PDT by

ok another thing is that its not all phones can be unlocked and as he was talking about they can be flashed. but also on whatever network you can unlock smartphones. withe blackberry's all you have to do is do a series of numbers and the send button. and iPhones can be JailBroken, and Android all you have to do is install an App.

Jun 27th, 2011 at 10:10:54 PM PDT by

Thanks to you too...I'm lost when it comes to unlocking the phones. Never had a need to try to do it.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:03:05 PM PDT by

OMG I was talking on my private chat and didnt even realize I was typing on Listia window instead......what a bonehead roflmao well thats my smooth move for the week!!!

Jun 28th, 2011 at 10:22:50 PM PDT by

LOL...It can happen to anyone!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:58:12 PM PDT by

Awesome auction fanned you!!:)

Jun 29th, 2011 at 5:58:14 AM PDT by

Thanks! Fanned you back!!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:57:44 PM PDT by

Your uour so is the plan cost much ???? is dec/esn clear so glad you have the start up guide book some cell phones don,t come with it when you need to know some thing.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 6:32:14 PM PDT by

The plan when I was with Alltel ran about $90/month because it's a Smartphone. The DEC is very clear and easy to read.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 7:51:10 PM PDT by

All it will cost you is credits! I'm paying full shipping anywhere in the US.

Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:43:02 PM PDT by

dont you have to be at least 18 to even be a Listia member?

Jun 28th, 2011 at 9:31:45 AM PDT by

@momo9995 You look a little old to be depending on your parents. And another thing, begging is really annoying! The nice lady here is already nice enough to list this incredible phone for everyone to try and win.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 6:37:29 AM PDT by

99% of all GSM phones can be unlocked depending on service carrier, all I need is an IMEI number to generate a unlock code. CDMA must be flashed. An Alltel HTC Hero is a GSM phone and can be unlocked. This is generally the bottom line point I am trying to make. It is not about what phone can or can not be unlocked. It is about this phone in specific.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 12:44:45 AM PDT by

Thanks for the information...I know nothing about unlocking, so I appreciated this!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:02:33 PM PDT by

It can be unlocked if it is gsm with a simcard unlocker also i have 1 up on auction

Jun 30th, 2011 at 2:03:58 PM PDT by

Cannot be unlocked with SIM card...it's a CDMA phone. I've been told, however, that you can unlock it...I just don't know how.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 4:34:52 PM PDT by

with SIM card?

Jun 25th, 2011 at 10:31:03 PM PDT by

No SIM card...it's a CDMA phone

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:59:16 PM PDT by

Thanks again if had enough points wouled bid on it. it looks like a very nice cell phone. are smart cell phones better then cell phones that just have a touch screen???? my cell phone only has a touch screen..please have safe and good great fourth of july next mounth 2011. so what size of memory card can it take???? does it do videos to.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 2:47:56 PM PDT by

I had a 4gb card in it and yes it does take videos!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 4:35:48 PM PDT by

love this phone

Jun 25th, 2011 at 7:03:46 PM PDT by

I did too...I'd still be using it if the new company we have supported it!!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:59:39 PM PDT by

Please, free shipping to Mexico :)
PLEASE :)

Jun 25th, 2011 at 1:10:54 PM PDT by

I'm sorry, I just can't afford int'l shipping at this time

Jun 25th, 2011 at 1:21:40 PM PDT by

I am a former Alltel customer as well, and I was switched to Verizon during the merger. To answer the questions about using an Alltel phone with Verizon, it can be done. Verizon supports CDMA phones from Alltel. They had a policy about the plans, however. It is possible that while they support the phone it may only be on a contract that carries a plan that was switched from Alltel during the merger. It cannot be used for a new Verizon prepaid service. I would suggest checking with your current carrier to verify if it can be used on a plan that was not formerly an Alltel plan.

Hope that helps. :)

Jun 30th, 2011 at 8:47:51 AM PDT by

I'm not sure how that works, since the local phone company pushed Alltel/Verizon out when they merged.

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:57:15 PM PDT by

will it work on the verizon network?

Jun 25th, 2011 at 12:26:03 PM PDT by

It sure should...Verizon bought Alltel (which this phone is from)

Jun 30th, 2011 at 6:00:15 PM PDT by

Is this for sprint or alltel?

Jun 25th, 2011 at 10:51:34 AM PDT by

It was an Alltel phone

Jun 25th, 2011 at 10:59:35 AM PDT by

Very nice phone and I'm sure the winner will be pleased. I have an Iphone and hubby has android so we're not picky :-). Just reading the comments is worth watching this auction! Have fun!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 9:41:15 AM PDT by

thank you!

Jun 30th, 2011 at 5:56:30 PM PDT by

Thats what happens pepole keep biding when there out bid and shouled stop and wait until the last day to bid you never know the amount may be to high and you can,t bid on it so wait is best.

Jun 28th, 2011 at 5:40:30 PM PDT by

does it take sim card or no

Jun 29th, 2011 at 8:26:20 AM PDT by

I don't believe it does. I can't find a spot for one anyway.

Jun 29th, 2011 at 3:54:02 PM PDT by

but have a bit more to go so maybe Ill still bid higher,who knows with cell phones they go way high sometimes and way low other times? guess it depends on how much you want to spend on the cell plan,Im just planning on transfering it over to my pre paid account?

Jun 28th, 2011 at 9:06:57 PM PDT by

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