I got my HTC Desire and HAD to get rid of that Orange Bloatware (Using a Generic ROM and a GoldCard) , But now I think I might have a battery related problem and don't want to turn up to the store with a flashed device and get turned away...
Is there a way to reflash the Orange ROM?
No because there isn't a ROM available. Question has already been asked about T-Mobile rom too.
Anyone know what they'll do if I call up and complain about battery life? Will they want the phone back or just the battery?
When they release an update will it be possible?
Only if someone gets a hold of the FULL rom. I'm sure they would just replace the battery.
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I'm having some major data issues with my desire, which was originally from Orange. However, I'm running a custom ROM now, and would like a way to get back to the stock Orange ROM so I can call them to try and get a replacement handset. Failing that, I suppose I could just brick it on purpose, although I'm not sure of the ethical implications of such actions, so I would rather just revert to a stock ROM and send it back to them!
If anyone knows of where I can find a stock rom that would be great. I've checked the various threads here and at modaco but found nothing. Or, if someone could dump the stock orange uk rom that would be helpful too.
Thanks
ive no idea but from what ive read there isnt any stock roms available? For Orange at least, im contemplating getting a desire on Orange also so would like to know how you get on
unclesomebody said:
would like a way to get back to the stock Orange ROM so I can call them to try and get a replacement handset.
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I've had a good search across the net for the Orange stock ROM too, but no joy.... If you do find one, please post.
how would you go about backing up a ROM so that it could be used by other people or just as a backup to go back to.
my brother has a desire on orange, if he could backup his rom, then could be used here and as a backup for him.
You can't back up a stock ROM, I don't think
According to this it is possible!
http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/310003/orange-france-stock-system/
From what I've gathered you need to root to install nandroid to be able to backup your ROM... and rooting means getting rid of the Orange ROM. I think the other ROMs that are available have all been leaked somehow? Or updated OTA?
@Unclesomebody
I purchased an Orange branded device too and have experienced data problems. How bad are yours? Signal is still poor in comparison with other phones but since I've flashed a generic ROM (see signature) and changed to GSM auto (PRL) in the *#*#4636#*#* menu as described in another thread, switching between 2G and 3G networks has improved considerably.
I haven't tried flashing radios yet. Have you?
Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Orange accepted it regardless of the generic ROM.
Some of the early orange handsets were unbranded and had stock roms on I beleive so you might be able to get away by putting a stock 1.15 rom on it.
Hi
Apologies for this post if it's been done many times before but I've been digging around now for hours and keep finding conflicting advice on problems I will run into so I just need someone to clarify if it's possible and what I need to do to ensure I don't loose wifi access or brick my phone or anything like that....
I bought a HTC Desire locked to Orange (UK) yesterday and I would like to get it unlocked and debranded. The unlocking part should not be a prob as I'll just buy a code from somewhere (or thats the hope anyhow) but when it comes to reflashing to debrand I keep coming across posts about wifi issues or OTA updates making progs force close, thus the Desire becoming unstable.
All I want to know is..... How do I get rid of all the Orange crap and go to a generic HTC Desire ROM so it would be like I bought a retail Desire? Is this possible without messing up my phone?? I'm currently on 02 (UK) but also bought an Orange PAYG sim just incase things get overly complicated. I would like to stick with my 02 sim but don't want to run into any probs with my phone, and if needs be I could switch over to Orange but that would be my last resort. I would also like to get rid of the Orange flash screen and the Orange apps that came preinstalled on my phone. Some posts say it's possible, some posts say I will have issues with the radio version, some posts say I will loose wifi and the Desire will turn unstable (lots of force closed prompts). If I did manage to go back to the retail Desire ROM, would I then run into probs with OTA updates?
Sorry if this question is proper nooby, but in truth that's exactly what I am and I'm getting totally lost!! After hours of digging I thought I'd just post this up and see if someone can clarify the situation before I dig in and start flashing. Better to be safe than sorry and all that.
Any help would be appreciated!!
With an orange branded desire, you'll definitely have to unlock it - i did with mine, although i discovered that after i'd flashed it
the only think i would advise you to do is to read up on the various rom threads - the first couple of posts in each thread will tell you what each rom does and will invariably give you a couple of screenshots as well.
that way you can decide which one you want in the firsts instance. then i'd skip to the end of the thread and read back a few pages from that point, so you'll get an idea of what problems (if any) people are still having.
it really comes down to personal preference and taking a chance - most, if not all of the roms on here are working and stable and won't really give you many problems.
Yea its an eyesore to say the least is that filthy orange branding
get it debranded first using a goldcard and flashed with rooted generic rom
then purchase sim unlock code to use your o2.
then update and mod to your hearts "desire"
Firstly, thanks for your quick replies! I had a feeling this was going to be a bit of a mission!!
Ok, so say I've unlocked and unbranded my phone. What happens with OTA updates from there on in? Is it just a case of doing them manually and switching off auto OTA? I read somewhere that by flashing with a rooted ROM it will block OTA from updating to prevent the phone getting locked or becoming unstable, is that right?
Also, this may be a stupid question but if it's flashed to a generic HTC ROM then where does it contact for the updates? I was figuring as soon as I'd gotten rid of the Orange fw that it would no longer be looking for the Orange'd ROM update but after reading this doesn't seem to be the case?
Please forgive me if I'm being ignorant, I've gone from a Nokia 1600 (lol) to a HTC Desire and trying to get my head around it all!!
I would like to know too, I have just bought a Orange branded desire.
1. Do I unlock the phone 1st, ie. get an unlock code from orange.
2. do I then flash the generic firmware.
3. Is the sim lock stored in the radio part of the firmware?
I have unbranded/unlocked nokia n80`s and htc tync`s in the past, but I need to swat up on this linux stuff.
Any usefull advice welcomed, in the mean while I`ll keep reading
The OTA updates will become completely unecessary because you'll be using a custom rom - the developer of that rom will be the one releasing the updates, so all you'll have to do is to re-flash each updated version.
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I would like to know too, I have just bought a Orange branded desire.
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Well what I did was to root the phone first, then flash the radio and then a rom. the new radio is what caused the simlock, so it was at that point i had to buy an unlock code. all works completely fine now.
hankhandsome said:
The OTA updates will become completely unecessary because you'll be using a custom rom - the developer of that rom will be the one releasing the updates, so all you'll have to do is to re-flash each updated version.
Well what I did was to root the phone first, then flash the radio and then a rom. the new radio is what caused the simlock, so it was at that point i had to buy an unlock code. all works completely fine now.
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So can the simlock be removed by flashing a simfree radio rom??? I`m pretty sure this is what i did on an old tync to remove simlock.....but this was some time ago
you say the radio Rom you flashed caused the simlock, did you not have to supply the network provider as well as the IMIE to get the unlock code? or was this a generic Radio rom?
My wife has just got a htc desire HD on 3 and that is branded.
I have got a Samsung Galaxy S and i have unbranded that down loading a Manufacture Rom and that updates as normal.
Is there some software like odin for the Htc and were like samfirmware.com can i down load a Manufactures rom.
she went for this phone cos of the spec and she does not like my Samsung i was hoping the Htc community would be the same it is so easy to do and Samsung service centres checked my firmware and it was fine.
Most people just want there phone as Htc intended it to be
HTC finally launched their Gingerbread update (2.3.3) for Desire. I am using a Desire (telstra locked Android 2.1), downloaded the new update from the official website HTC website and now i have a completely unbranded HTC Desire with 2.3.3... NO GOLDCARD OR ROOT REQUIRED.
About a month ago my phone was getting stuck on the HTC loading screen making it impossible to even get into recovery, So with some help from some lovely people on XDA I got a rom which put me back to stock, however I now have the problem that my phone either has a very low signal on the rom I got linked to, or on the Miui one i backed up thinks im roaming alot, which obviously isnt right.
Basically I want to go completely back to the start as if the phone hasnt been touched firmware wise, except for the froyo update. I have tried different radios and all do the same. I have backed up all the apps, contacts etc. But I cant find the Official Orange froyo rom, I have debranded the phone so I think i can use a debranded Ruu right? However When i downloaded one and try to flash it through Hboot, It says the utility isnt right and i need to update it. I have no clue what this is. So can someone help me out, I have searched the internet but alot of the threads are not relevant to my phone etc or my carrier.
I hope someone can help. I dont mind if i lose root etc. because i can redo all of that easy enough.
Hey guys, I bought my DHD from Carphone Warehouse back in December on T-Mobile (UK). I rooted my phone and for a while, everything was grand but then for some reason or the other, my external speaker decided to give up the ghost. I want to send my device back in for repairs, but I don't know which ROM to flash.
I was very kindly directed to a list of stock ROMs/RUUs here but as I said, I don't know which one I should be flashing. Can anyone help me out? There's a T-Mobile rom near the top, but I'm not sure if that's the one that shipped with my device. Furthermore, a mod said that his DHD, which he bought also from CW, but which is on Orange, had a non-branded rom. In this case, I'm not sure if flashing the branded t-mobile rom would be the correct way to proceed.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I just got a S4 Mini (old phone HTC Desire S) I like the phone so far and the stock rom that runs on it, however I'm getting annoyed with the battery drain issue that it's been having, and I saw on a topic where there is a modded stock kernel which may fix the battery drain issue which I wanted to give a try.
My main question is if I root my phone and flash the modded stock kernel and nothing else, will I still receive updates from the "Software update"/ OTA Updates?
Thanks for your time.:good:
ViolentR said:
Hi, I just got a S4 Mini (old phone HTC Desire S) I like the phone so far and the stock rom that runs on it, however I'm getting annoyed with the battery drain issue that it's been having, and I saw on a topic where there is a modded stock kernel which may fix the battery drain issue which I wanted to give a try.
My main question is if I root my phone and flash the modded stock kernel and nothing else, will I still receive updates from the "Software update"/ OTA Updates?
Thanks for your time.:good:
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No you won't be able to receive ota updates or through Kies.... Only you can do is reinstall a stock firmware through Odin
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