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Hello all, new to the forum. Have been reading loads of topics and the amount of info available is great.
If it is possible at all, I would greatly appreciate some help with my desire.... I bought an unlocked/unbranded desire in London. Was waiting for the OTA update for Froyo 2.2 and tried to download it when I was finally prompted to on my phone but it would not download, saying the file was corrupted. Hence I installed it manually by downloading and installing the update.
Now for some reason, my phone will keep going onto "car mode" which will turn on and off randomly and repeatedly. This turns the screen on (even if its in my pocket) and drains the battery. All calls go to speaker automatically. Called HTC customer support and they claim the desire is not even meant to have a car mode- whether that is them talking crap or not is another question. They also said I have voided my warranty by updating manually.
How do I disable this annoying car mode permanently? From my reading I believe it is impossible to root my phone now as it is already running froyo 2.2.
If someone, anyone can help me or give me any advice that would be great
Thanks again in advance
Ali
Someone must have an idea..... ?
if you look in the development section, there is a thread where i think they managed to downgrade the new hboot to 0.80 look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741672
i assume that will make your device rootable again using unrevoked
That is odd. I didn't think that the desire had a car mode built in but I know there is an app which does that as I have it. It's called Car Mode (surprisingly).
Presumably you haven't got that app (or something similar) installed which might be causing it? If not you could try installing the app, using it to disable car mode and then uninstalling it.
snowmobile said:
That is odd. I didn't think that the desire had a car mode built in but I know there is an app which does that as I have it. It's called Car Mode (surprisingly).
Presumably you haven't got that app (or something similar) installed which might be causing it? If not you could try installing the app, using it to disable car mode and then uninstalling it.
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froyo comes with htc car panel
AndroHero said:
froyo comes with htc car panel
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Oh ok thanks. I didn't know that as I haven't got Froyo yet. Clearly the HTC customer support team didn't know either!
I think Froyo OTA comes with support for Car Panel, but not the actual app. I had to install it manually. But it might be in the rom you used. Second the turn off. Go to +> shortcuts>Settings>Car Dock and you should see the options, including Auto Launch.
al89nut said:
I think Froyo OTA comes with support for Car Panel, but not the actual app. I had to install it manually. But it might be in the rom you used. Second the turn off. Go to +> shortcuts>Settings>Car Dock and you should see the options, including Auto Launch.
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Thank you, did exactly what you said and no more car mode
Now only problem left is that the screen still turns itself on for no reason.... my htc desire is on crack
Another problem with froyo it does my head in !
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Is there a way to fix this? I don't understand what's prompting the screen to periodically (and randomly) turning on. Even when wi-fi is off.
And when it does turn on, i lock the screen - and it turns on again as if the phone is taking the piss out of me lol. Drives me (and i'm sure all other users experiencing this) insane!
Any fix?
People have said this happens when a couple of the data prongs on the USB/Charge cable are shorted. Not sure why it's happening for you. Have you tried a factory reset?
You might want to install the OTA 2.2 update again. To do that you will have to wipe the device completely using this code. (came from this thread)
*2767*3855#
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
After that it should be possible to update the phone to 2.2 again.
Hey, I really didn't want to have to start a new thread but unfortunately as i have not posted before i could not post on the development thread for this ROM.
Basically I managed to successfully install SGBS 2.8.2, or i though i had. It boots fine but when it gets loading sense it gets stuck at the sense loading box, I am not entirely sure what may be causing this problem but i thought it may have something to do with me using a class 2 micro SD card.
Being that I am relatively new to the whole ROM and flashing scene i am not exactly sure on how to effectively troubleshoot the problem without posting on here.
I hope someone can help me and thanks in advance to anyone that is able to.
Thanks , Luke.
Sorry to re-post, I just realised that I missed some information that may be important, firstly I am using the stock Hboot version of SGBS, so I am not sure if perhaps that could be causing an issue as I am unsure as to how different boot tables would affect the loading speeds, if the would at all.
Also I have been experiencing problems with the flashlight on my phone, it began when I was using the flashlight apk and it randomly started becoming out of sync with the level of brightness that I selected within the app so I uninstalled it, now the flashlight LED randomly turns itself on for no reason, I did some research and I thought it could have been an issue with the proximity sensor but after downloading an app that reads the values for the sensor I discovered it wasn't.
I really am clueless as to what to do in an attempt to fix any of these problems but it certainly is becoming really annoying.
Thanks, Luke.
Flash a ruu and see if your problems are still present
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Yeah, I have thought of attempting to flash a RUU to fix my flashlight problems however I still cant figure out how to fix SGBS hanging at the loading box for sense. It's weird because I can still receive calls and use the notification bar and quick settings but sense just doesn't seem to load :/
Right well I just flashed the official HTC 2.3.3 RUU and it has not fixed any problems, ,my flashlight still randomly turns itself on and off. Although for some reason flashing the RUU did not s-on my device which it has done every time I have flashed my RUU.
Sounds like a hardware problem if the ruin has not fixed it
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Yeah, it has turned out to be a hardware fault so I contacted virgin and they sent out a new phone the next day. So all of those problems are fixed.
However I am still not entirely sure as to how to get SGBS working properly, the installation instructions for it are pretty vague so if anyone could give me some more detailed instructions for this ROM it would be greatly appreciated.
When I first start the camera app after a reboot I get the message "Cannot connect to camera". If I try to start the app again it works fine every time until the next reboot.
I've tried a factory reset which worked for a few reboots until the message started happening again.
I'm running the latest stock rom and can't figure out what's changing to cause this.
Any ideas?
Had you got that problem on earlier versions of stock ROM?
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Sorry, I haven't had the phone long enough to have an older version of the stock rom.
Even I had this error once, I had to reboot the device to get that fixed.
This was the 1st time it happened.
One thing is it happened while shooting a 720p Video.
I don't think it's software problem, probably camera is damaged, or its flex cable. I had the same problem for a moment after disassembling my Play but I forgot to completely connect flex to the connector.
I think the only way to fix your problem is to bring Your Play to authorized service or (if your phone has warranty) send it to SE.
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It could be but it just seems odd that its only the first time using the camera after a reboot. Try the app a second time and every other time its fine.
I would have though if it was the flex cable it would be all the time or happen randomly.
Well.
shadow wave said:
It could be but it just seems odd that its only the first time using the camera after a reboot. Try the app a second time and every other time its fine.
I would have though if it was the flex cable it would be all the time or happen randomly.
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I'm having an issue like that right now. However, I started getting it after I messed with a ton of system files and the framework-res.apk
Did you do the same? I'm working on figuring out what went wrong, it's definitely a software issue for me.
Possible Problem and Solution
Hey guys,
I noticed something really curious after having an extensive conversation about a few r800's and a Moto Cliq XT about camera issues and I've isolated what might be the problem that people are unknowingly creating.
Status Bar Widgets
Having the LED/Flash/whateveryouwanttocallit light as a widget toggle in Android 2.3.x seems to use the same line of code as the camera. Or something techy like that. IDK. I was about to fix it after a ton of annoying work. But the easiest way (and fastest really) that I came across was just turning the widget off. Removing it completely. In fact, just get rid of that entire feature in 2.3.x and save it for like, IDK, 3.0+
Really hope this helps that random person out there who needs it.
-Fox
Fox Bailey said:
Hey guys,
I noticed something really curious after having an extensive conversation about a few r800's and a Moto Cliq XT about camera issues and I've isolated what might be the problem that people are unknowingly creating.
Status Bar Widgets
Having the LED/Flash/whateveryouwanttocallit light as a widget toggle in Android 2.3.x seems to use the same line of code as the camera. Or something techy like that. IDK. I was about to fix it after a ton of annoying work. But the easiest way (and fastest really) that I came across was just turning the widget off. Removing it completely. In fact, just get rid of that entire feature in 2.3.x and save it for like, IDK, 3.0+
Really hope this helps that random person out there who needs it.
-Fox
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YES, i agree, should make a fix btw, =)
Hi guys, i have just encountered this problem, it was fine in the morning but gone wrong later then. The calling audio is not working and also the no sound from callers when answer the call. However Everything works fine, The in-call vol is max, songs can be played, calling using speaker on is viable as well as when headset is put on. The normal call is just not working even though it is factory reset
Mind to figure out what problem is this? thanks!
Freddy
Try flash the latest radio , and another kernel , if this doesn't work you should send back you phone . Have you been in a high humidity environment or drop water on in ?
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i have same problem too ....
i can hear ppl talking to me .. but they cant hear me ....
i have to turn on speaker to talk to ppl all the time
i am not sure its a hardware problem or software problem
i tried the *#*#3424#*#* and did the test .. cant record any thing
should i go back to the stock rom ??
or bring it to shop and get someone to check it out
kruelcruel said:
Hi guys, i have just encountered this problem, it was fine in the morning but gone wrong later then. The calling audio is not working and also the no sound from callers when answer the call. However Everything works fine, The in-call vol is max, songs can be played, calling using speaker on is viable as well as when headset is put on. The normal call is just not working even though it is factory reset
Mind to figure out what problem is this? thanks!
Freddy
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madsatan said:
i have same problem too ....
i can hear ppl talking to me .. but they cant hear me ....
i have to turn on speaker to talk to ppl all the time
i am not sure its a hardware problem or software problem
i tried the *#*#3424#*#* and did the test .. cant record any thing
should i go back to the stock rom ??
or bring it to shop and get someone to check it out
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Same here. Any ideas yet??
Hi everyone!
I took some time this weekend to look into this problem again. I tried different roms, including different ICS and JB and even went back to stock (nand backup from first day). No success, still no sound from the front speaker when calling.
While flashing i tried both with sim card in the phone and without, i always did full wipe and flashed boot.img from fastboot. Still not working. No app that needs this speaker works, i also tried skype and talk. So i am out of options now. Is there anything i can do? Would it help to flash a different kernel?
I guess the hardware got broken somewhere along the line. Would HTC fix it under warrenty? Does anyone have experiences with that?
Thanks again for all your kind help! I know this might be cross posting but im going to try and get my problem solved in other threads as well.
Regards heintosz..
heintosz said:
Hi everyone!
I took some time this weekend to look into this problem again. I tried different roms, including different ICS and JB and even went back to stock (nand backup from first day). No success, still no sound from the front speaker when calling.
While flashing i tried both with sim card in the phone and without, i always did full wipe and flashed boot.img from fastboot. Still not working. No app that needs this speaker works, i also tried skype and talk. So i am out of options now. Is there anything i can do? Would it help to flash a different kernel?
I guess the hardware got broken somewhere along the line. Would HTC fix it under warrenty? Does anyone have experiences with that?
Thanks again for all your kind help! I know this might be cross posting but im going to try and get my problem solved in other threads as well.
Regards heintosz..
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I had the same issue and got it fixed at the HTC service center. I also had wifi fixed and changed my LCD since there were yellow spots on my screen. Since the phone was under warranty everything was done for free.
Ok thanks, i will try HTC sercive center nearby. Though im on unlocked, rooted device so im not sure how they will react... will report!
heintosz said:
Ok thanks, i will try HTC sercive center nearby. Though im on unlocked, rooted device so im not sure how they will react... will report!
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You'll probably want to return it to stock to make life easier.
Hi everyone,
I need help to sort out an issue about my front facing camera.
My phone is stock WWE version, I took the first OTA (1.54.401.5 I believe), then unlocked bootloader, rooted and installed ARHD 6.0.
Everything was working fine, then I flashed version 7.0 few days ago (without upgrading firware, as I'm one of the poor "Whelp" guys with firewater, so I couldn't get s-off) and now my front camera won't work. When I try to select it, camera application force closes and I'm back to homescreen. If I try to setup face unlock, I get a message saying sth like "Can't connect to front camera".
I've tried other ROMs like InsertCoin, same issue. Only way I could get it back to work again for a while was flashing Maximus HD.
I have NO IDEA what is going wrong here.
I doubt it is a hardware issue as everything has been working flawlessly for some weeks. So my question is, could it be a problem of ROM/firware version compatibility? Can keeping an "old" firmware cause this kind of issues?
Thanks a lot for your help!
right now, installing OTA (after going back to stock rom & recovery), hope things will get fixed...
I might be f***d for S-off since 1.54.xxx.10 patches the firewater exploit, but anyway...
I had similar issue after 2 months...my ffc 'disappeared' when I used a system info app to check hardware etc. and also noticed the duo effects stopped working...swiping to ffc in camera app didn't do anything either...weird...took to Sprint store and they verified and I had new phone sent in as replacement.
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Thanks for your feedback...
afterfirmware update, same issue, on ARHD and even on Stock ROM 1.54.xxx.10. Started to think itwas a hardware issue, thinking of sending the phone in HTC warranty (although I unlocked the bootloader) then I tried to flash maximus HD 4.0 again and WOOSH, issue gone!! FFC works as it should again. STRANGE as hell.
If anyone has a clue on how to solve this...
I have the same problem, I flashed the MaximusHD and doesn't work:crying:
Hello,
What version of Maximus HD did you flash?
I used version 4.0.
Well, what is strange is that after a while I switched to ARHD 8.0, then 8.1. All went well until last weekend, boom, issue is here again.
I'm thinking of a few things :
- software issue cause by God knows what.
probably not as I have had the issue with many ROMS, whatever version I'm using when it pops up.
Might be other apps but issue remains with clean install...
- Other hardware issue not related to phone (SD card...)
probabbly not as I tried to remove SD card, restart phone, same issue.
- hardware issue with the FFC, coming and going. In that case, not much to do apart from trying to get an exchange model.
maybe...
You could S-OFF using Sunshine and then reflash everything from the beginning and see what happens. Also means you'll get the right firmware on your phone as well
Hi EddyOs, and thanks.
Yes, did S-Off when sunshine was released. I used it to install HK audio mod on ARHD 8.1
Issue only came back recently, and hasn't gone since...
I'm completely lost here. Can a hardware issue be temporary, go, and come back? Seems strange to me.
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Hi EddyOs, and thanks.
Yes, did S-Off when sunshine was released. I used it to install HK audio mod on ARHD 8.1
Issue only came back recently, and hasn't gone since...
I'm completely lost here. Can a hardware issue be temporary, go, and come back? Seems strange to me.
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Well hit it with a hammer, if it still doesn't do anything then perhaps it wasn't hardware but software. :silly:
Seriously though, Yes hardware issues can "come and go" intermittently. I see that crap all the time at work.
Could try and completely start from scratch again and see if it helps like Eddy suggested, if it's a hardware problem then naturally it'll have to be sent back but luckly you have S-OFF so you can return to stock fully. Unlucky for you however, if the device gets exchanged then it means you'll have to fork out another $25 for S-OFF as it's a 1 phone only license
after five days, issue is gone. Now everything seems to work normally.
No hit, no drop, no shock whatsoever.
Now just waiting for the issue to come back...
I am also facing same issue..some1 Help,.
hello friends.. recently selfie option in camera is missing in my htc m8 phone.
Even i downloaded Selfie application from google play, But Front camera is not working..
Some one help us please..
IF any 1 got the solution, please post it here
Isn't there a HTC diagnostics code that you can use to test all features...that might help to see if hardware in fact has failed...that's basically what HTC would do if you were to call them...forgot the key combo off hand
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Mafiakillers said:
hello friends.. recently selfie option in camera is missing in my htc m8 phone.
Even i downloaded Selfie application from google play, But Front camera is not working..
Some one help us please..
IF any 1 got the solution, please post it here
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hit accept and test your camera