I thought only the new SLCD Desire's had 0.92?
I've tried to root it using Unrevoked and of course it couldn't because its Froyo and no root is out yet. Did something happen to my HBOOT while doing it eg. going from what it was to 0.92?
elmalote said:
I thought only the new SLCD Desire's had 0.92?
I've tried to root it using Unrevoked and of course it couldn't because its Froyo and no root is out yet. Did something happen to my HBOOT while doing it eg. going from what it was to 0.92?
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As far as I'm aware the SLCD Desires have HBOOT 0.83. If you have bootloader 0.92, it's because you updated to Froyo OTA.
Regards,
Dave
You can't root because you upgraded to Froyo. The bootloader isn't involved, but was updated as part of that process. Read this FAQ:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749551
Are you sure you've got an SLCD Desire? I've got an AMOLED Desire and after the FroYo update I had HBOOT 0.92...downgraded it to run a custom ROM using the method on this forum posted by AdamG
EddyOS said:
Are you sure you've got an SLCD Desire? I've got an AMOLED Desire and after the FroYo update I had HBOOT 0.92...downgraded it to run a custom ROM using the method on this forum posted by AdamG
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No I don't have SLCD..
Thanks a lot for the replies, seems everything is in order then
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I have a branded HTC Desire - O2 UK with HBoot 0.83
I am new to android and I want to flash my desire to what it would look like if it was SIM free HTC Desire on Froyo (so that I can get future OTA updates) or a generic Android 2.2
Can any point me to the correct ROM please. Thre are so many here and I don't quite understand the nomenclature. I don't care if it updates HBoot as well.
Also, apart from looking at the screen, how can you tell if the screen is Amoled or S TFT LCD?
Thank you very much
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iOStoAndroid said:
I have a branded HTC Desire - O2 UK with HBoot 0.83
I am new to android and I want to flash my desire to what it would look like if it was SIM free HTC Desire on Froyo (so that I can get future OTA updates) or a generic Android 2.2
Can any point me to the correct ROM please. Thre are so many here and I don't quite understand the nomenclature. I don't care if it updates HBoot as well.
Also, apart from looking at the screen, how can you tell if the screen is Amoled or S TFT LCD?
Thank you very much
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748618
with kind regards..Alex
Thanks Alex
Hi mate,
I'm not sure how to check what type of screen you have if you happen to have the HBOOT 0.83.
The screen is not so important (if you want FroYo) but more of the HBOOT version you have there.
I too am on O2 and didn't want to wait for O2 to release the OTA Update which I found (unless I'm wrong) will update my HBOOT version (from 0.80) to lock me out from Rooting.
If you want to do the same check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748618
Which looks like (have a read) will work with your HBOOT.
And:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775
Which is a generic FroYo 2.2 with Sense UI and WILL NOT update your HBOOT version to prevent you being locked out from Rooting (in the future).
Also don't forget you need to update the Radio (mentioned in the post) which gave me a better reception and WiFi signal
Alex-V said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748618
with kind regards..Alex
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You got in there before me
JaisonGJI1815 said:
You got in there before me
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i just surfed a bit around
Alex-V said:
i just surfed a bit around
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Ahhhh me too
iOStoAndroid said:
I have a branded HTC Desire - O2 UK with HBoot 0.83
I am new to android and I want to flash my desire to what it would look like if it was SIM free HTC Desire on Froyo (so that I can get future OTA updates) or a generic Android 2.2
Can any point me to the correct ROM please. Thre are so many here and I don't quite understand the nomenclature. I don't care if it updates HBoot as well.
Also, apart from looking at the screen, how can you tell if the screen is Amoled or S TFT LCD?
Thank you very much
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iOSToAndroid,
When I first got my HTC Desire, it was unbranded, then after a Vodafone OTA, it got branded, just a big pain in the a**, a true nightmare. It took me a few nights to gather the info I need. Now my Desire is unbranded and Unlocked again.
I'm pretty much like you, new to Android, but this is what I did:
1. Get it Root
2. Downgrade the Bootloader (I downgraded to hboot .75)
3. Un-Root the phone by applying an official ROM (RUU)
The following are a few articles I used that helped me un-brand mine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
http://androidforums.com/htc-desire/67098-how-flash-debrand-your-desire.html
http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2907
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...e-now-with-hboot-0-80-and-os-to-1-21-support/
http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/310970/how-to-downgrade-hboot/
http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2934
http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desire-desire-modaco-com/310873/possible-hboot-downgrade/
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...esire/30011-how-rebrand-o2-desire-fertig.html
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/305672/creating-a-goldcard/
http://nimbu.amorvi.com/2010/05/how-to-root-your-htc-desire/
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-htc-desire/
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743865
http://unrevoked.com/recovery/
http://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire/
Hope this help!
Hi, I`m a complete NOOB when it comes to Android, had my HTC Desire a few days now, it came pre-instaled with Vodafone UK bloatware on it.
As far as I know it the OLED version, on box says model A8181
Currentley i have Software v1.24
Hboot v0.83
ALL on a sim locked to vodafone UK.
I was looking at a guide on a different forum for De-branding the Desire.
I have made a Goldcard already
It seems ok but have a few questions:
Is hboot v0.83 ok to begin with for the process ?, i thought v0.80 was the best one ?
I was looking at the Un-revoked3 guide....would the ROOT with that app be done first ?, OR Is it a NEW process after the de-brading ?
thanks
All you'll need is a goldcard. See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741836
thanks.
Done the Goldcard, looks like the Hboot 0.83 (which I have) is ok from what I can tell, one of my main Questions,
Also can I just ROOT after Installing froyo update, is the unrevoked app ok?, will it mean Re-installing a ROM or does it `add-onto` an existing install ??
cheers.
DJ 1 said:
thanks.
Done the Goldcard, looks like the Hboot 0.83 (which I have) is ok from what I can tell, one of my main Questions,
Also can I just ROOT after Installing froyo update, is the unrevoked app ok?, will it mean Re-installing a ROM or does it `add-onto` an existing install ??
cheers.
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Don't install Froyo as that'll flash Hboot to 0.92. unrEVOke now and flash a ROM from the Dev forum. There is a rooted stock HTC 2.2 there if you're just looking for Froyo + Root.
I'm using LeeDroid 1.8 ROM on my previously VF bloatwared Desire ('unrevoked' to root), very happy.
Ummm ok, I have tried loads of times to do the De-brand, apparentley the VF software v1.24 I have stops De-branding as it just times out the Bootloader...it eventually gives a `usb error 171` every time.
I tried with the phone set as both usb mode or sync mode makes no difference,
I looked into the Unrevoked 3.1 program and apparentley its not working with Hboot v0.83.
Code:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748618
try this guide!
Is that 1 ok for OLED Screens like mine though?, also am I OK in ROOTING whlle it still vodafone BRANDED ?
ok....just read the guide linked, IF that works, will I be able to put Offcial HTC ROM + froyo update?, or does it have to be pre-rooted ROM ?
thanks.
You can download stock froyo Rom here and just use that
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Was wandering if there are any plans for this since the procedure to root SLCD with a disabled screen,trying to find where to touch the options is almost impossible for average non techies like me :/ anyone here has heard/read anything about it?
I have an Slcd desire and rooted using instructions found on this forum easily. You need to push a non default recovery think its clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 but going from memory there. Search function is your friend here.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
mikecsmith said:
I have an Slcd desire and rooted using instructions found on this forum easily. You need to push a non default recovery think its clockworkmod 2.5.0.7 but going from memory there. Search function is your friend here.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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yep
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7602850#post7602850
but as you can see half the proceedure is done blindfolded..wasted 2 good hours yesterday trying to tap things that i couln't see
This is only necessary if you have to downgrade your hboot. if you have a hboot version < 0.92 use this guide instead: [ROOT] Method for HBOOT 0.83 (SLCD phones)
mblaster said:
This is only necessary if you have to downgrade your hboot. if you have a hboot version < 0.92 use this guide instead: [ROOT] Method for HBOOT 0.83 (SLCD phones)
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well most desires do as they come preloaded with Froyo..
You have no idea how much of a pain this is
bump..Anyone has heard anything? :S
It isn't anything to do with SLCD support, it's that unrevoked3 cannot root froyo.
Ive checked some forums and this is the part that confuses me;
I dont have a goldcard but I want to install the official Tmobile RUU for my Tmobile Branded desire, apparently you only need a goldcard for installing other RUUs other than the original, is this true? Will I need a goldcard to install the original Tmobile RUU?
You won't, but you can't install it if you have an SLCD screen.
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You won't, but you can't install it if you have an SLCD screen.
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Thanks mate, I have AMOLED, will run RUU without goldcard, cheers
If you've upgraded to a higher version you'll need to downgrade first mind you (link in signature).
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If you've upgraded to a higher version you'll need to downgrade first mind you (link in signature).
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Do you mean downgrading after officially updating to Froyo 2.2 via network OTA? I havent upgraded to 2.2 officially just running custom 2.2 from rooted 2.1 so I assume I can just run the RUU?
I meant if you've upgraded to anything higher (even a 2.1 release). If you've never run an RUU or applied an OTA upgrade you'll be fine.
find below guide for creating goldcard with another htc phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842776
i have just been reading this guide to rooting my htc desire (original) and im not sure on this;
***This method only works for users with hboot 0.93 and lower. Sorry 1.06 users, but until unrevoked updates, your stuck on stock htc***
my desire is running on hboot 0.93.0001, does this mean i cant use this method.
You can use this method with your Desire.
0.93 hboot refers to your version actually.
many thanks mate, may have a go later after the IO
sgb101 said:
i have just been reading this guide to rooting my htc desire (original) and im not sure on this;
***This method only works for users with hboot 0.93 and lower. Sorry 1.06 users, but until unrevoked updates, your stuck on stock htc***
my desire is running on hboot 0.93.0001, does this mean i cant use this method.
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Sorry, which guide are you talking about? do u have a link?
sorry link
maikoru~ thanks, all done didnt take any longer than an hour and all is well, i now have CM7, was worried at first when no market but soon fond the update. CM is great, but its only my first custom so i think il be swapping and changing like mad for a while.
can you please recommend your favorites for me to test.
next root the SGS and banish touch wiz to where it belongs ....................