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[Q] Searching for Stock 2.1 for SLCD Desire

Hello everybody,
i´m new here and i´m searching for a way to make a SLCD Desire stock.
I wanted to install cyanogen 6, but got a black screen after installing.
because of this i used clockwork recovery to install a custom rom with SLCD support, but now i want to install stock ROM.
Could anybody tell me where to find it? I dont understand everything here, please keep it simple^^
Thank you

From which country/carrier did you get your Desire? That might help.
I don't own a Desire but this thread could be of use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748498

Thank your for posting this link.
I already fixed my problem.
I used this site hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749551 to fix it, but I had a lot of problems while making the GoldCard.
But I will give some more information for others having this problems.
My gf´s Desire is a German T-Mobile one, buyed yesterday.
Hboot is 0.75, but everybody says it must be higher if its SLCD, but it is wrong.
It really is a SLCD.
Installed was Android 2.1 but i don´t know the exact version number.
I rooted with unrevoked and this was a big mistake. After installing clockwork mod recovery the screen was black in recovery. I seachred long and found the SLCD version, installed it via unrevoked by using custom recovery.
Then installed cyanogen, second mistake. Cyanogen doesn´t support SLCD.
By using recovery installed OpenDesire, worked fine but wasn´t what i wanted.
Made GoldCard about 10 times (didn´t work), then used GoldCardTool and installed RUU from link posted on top.
After a short time of sleep phone wanted to install update to 2.2, working for now.
May i should post a new topic because of hboot 0.75 and SLCD?

Another rooting question.

Right guys,
I have read loads of different post on rooting and am getting a little confused.
I got my desire on Saturday and am now wanting to root to be able to upgrade the rom to a custom 2.2. I have a branded desire on H3G's network.
Details as I understand them:
Baseband (Radio?) - 32.41.00.32U_4.08.00.09
Hboot - 0.83.0001
Rom - Stock 2.1 update 1
What I need to know is.
1. Do I need a goldcard?
2. Is unrevocked the easiest way to root - using ubuntu?
3. I'm not bothered about saving data from the current rom but do what to have a complete backup system when I upgrade so what is the best/safest setup to use.
4. clockwork - Amon Ra - ROM Manager? What the deal with these and which is the easiest/best option.
5. Do I need to change the Hboot?
6. How do I know if I have led or slcd? box says 3.7inch touchscreen.
I sound very much like a newbie, I suppose I am on the android side of life, but I have been flashing Kaiser roms for the last two years. What I dont want to do is start flashing my new Desire and finding I have not done something simple an kill it completely.
Any info/advice/suggestions would be really grateful.
Cheers
Blinky

[Q] Switching Rooted DInc AMOLED to SLCD

Hello all
I have a Rooted DInc with the original AMOLED. Cracked my LCD so now I have to replace it with a SLCD. My question is will the rooted Dinc freak out when I install the SLCD since it's not a AMOLED? It was rooted using unrevoked 3 but unfortunately I can't remeber what ROM and kernal i used last.
Thanks in advance
-g

you're replacing just the screen? does it not need different drivers (which was the big issue with unrEVOked3 in the first place)?
if i were to hazzard a guess, i would say HECK YES.

i cant say i know what will happen replacing the screen but unrevoked works with SLCD as does the latest clockwork recovery. i have SLCD myself and had no problems rooting and flashing CWM. also want to make sure whatever ROM youre on supports it...

yeah just the screen, touchpad digitizer still works. I remember reading that about unrevoked awhile back before i rooted but was hoping I read it wrong! daymn!

gohamstergo said:
i cant say i know what will happen replacing the screen but unrevoked works with SLCD as does the latest clockwork recovery. i have SLCD myself and had no problems rooting and flashing CWM. also want to make sure whatever ROM youre on supports it...
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All i remember was it was a Sense ROM. Just remember the Dev finished it but wasn't going to support it anymore.

How not to brick my girlfriends phone help please

Right here goes my noob question at the minute I'm running desire hd fully rooted s-off unlocked on leedroid 1.4.1..
now the problem girlfriend running the HTC desire branded t-mobile with ota update to 2.2 I've read through forum thread after thread yet still struggling to find the answer I need as it talks about slcd screens amoled screens bricking phone if you get wrong one
And unrevoked won't work with the ota update if its been done plus using gold card ???
I really don't want to brick her phone she would kill me lol
So can anyone give me a step by step guide on how I can it unbranded rooted and be able to flash a new Rom would be great
and as say step by step guide as in someone who never used Android before guide
E=Mc2

Ok as i can see that you are already familiar with rooting etc with your dhd i wont go into too much detail as i believe you can handle it!
1. Since the phone is branded you will need to create a goldcard first if you wish to return to stock later for warranty issues. Also check the current rom on the phone and look for the corresponding one on shipped-roms and download it if they have it.
2. Unrevoked 3.2.1 (or up, im not sure what the latest version is) can root slcd or amoled and the 2.2 ota so there is no problem there.
It would be wise to check the pvt model of the phone first as a pvt-4 device requires a little more effort: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853583
3. Once rooted download rom manager if you wish (personally i dont like it)
4. Enter hboot (volume down + power) and back up your current rom
5. Then download the custom rom you or your gf would like to use and enjoy!
If you decide to flash a radio later just make sure that you dont interupt the process as this is one of the few ways in which you can actually brick a device.
Good luck

Point 2. Does it matter which screen it is will it just work if not how can I tell as there is to many theorys and the pvt-4 how do I check that
Had the phone since February if this helps
E=Mc2

With the unrevoked root method it doesn't matter.
Only time you could run into issues is if you flash a rom onto the phone thats meant for an amoled desire ... then you will be faced by a black screen (which isnt a brick, there have been cases where this has happened and the way to remedy this issue is here in the forums somewhere!) I have an slcd desire and flash a custom rom every second day and have never had issues, just allways make sure you read all information before you perform any flash, the information you need will allways be there!
To check, if you still have the box of the phone it will say on there what display it has, otherwise if you look at the screen itself it is usually easy enough to spot an amoled screen as the colours are alot more saturated ... just put it next to your dhd you should be able to see ... but also google there are more 'fool' proof ways to check. But having the origional box is the safest bet.
If you have had the phone since Feb (2010 i suppose ) i highly doubt whether your phone will be pvt-4. Its probably pvt-1,2,3 which will give you no problems. To check this enter hboot (power off the phone and the power it on holding the volume down key)

Cheers for the info mate will give it a try when she let's me have the phone lol
E=Mc2

[Q] Next to upgrade to?

Hey guys,
I'm looking at upgrading from the desire to a level up. Possibly the Incredible S or maybe the samsung optimus black.
Just wondering if you think the Incredible is a good way to go because I rooted my Desire with the greatest of ease, however, the other two I've been looking at seem to be more of a challenge. Don't get me wrong, I like a challenge But I want to be able to just flat out root *snicker* and then just flash different ROMs to see which I like the best.
Also, it's quite surprising that I had such an easy time rooting the desire. Basically because what I've read in the forums about needing radio, HBOOT's etc. Just to give you an idea, I only just rooted few weeks ago and these are the stats on a year old phone:-
Telstra branded (Only evidence of that left is a logo before bootanimation, which I would absolutley love to get rid of if anyone can help)
BRAVO PVT1 S-ON
HBOOT 0.93
RADIO 5.17.05.23 (flashed this straight after I rooted)
running Cyanogenmod 7.0.3(recently flashed nightly build#88)
Basically, I used Unrevoked to root (also had to get a driver to use that bleh!)
With ROMs that people are discussing that they need PVT3 or 4 I have been able to use on this one(flashed multiple ROMs and found I like Cyanogen the best)
Even if you have suggestions other than the ones I'm looking at let me know. Main interest in these two is because of the cameras.
Oh... and if you wanna flame, be my guest cause I've probabkly made it obvious that I'm a noob at this point lol
Any opinions are appreciated to say the least