Hello guys! I am Nukers90 and I am completely new to Android (just got my HTC Desire HD with Android 2.2).
I have a little question for you and I hope that you can help me in a way or another. I bought my phone over the internet and it actually is the Asian version. It has the Asian version of Android 2.2 on it, I think (at languages, I only have English(Singapore), English(Malayesia), English(Vietnam), etc.). The MENU and everything are in English, but I would like to reinstall the OS (Android 2.2 Froyo) and get an International Version on my phone (with languages like French, English(US/UK), etc.). Can I do this? Can you guys help me? I know that I might have to "erase" all the data on the phone right now, but I don't care, because it's actually brand new (I just downloaded 2 apps to test it out...).
Also, if it would be possible, I would also want to ROOT and put the Android 2.2 on my phone. (I think that I can also root the phone since I want to reinstall the OS... but you should tell me better what to do :s).
Please help me with this... I am willing to follow any constructive directions
Thank you so much guys,
Nukers90
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Hi there!
I am all new to the android world and a proud owner of a HTC Desire.
I have a branded (vodafone) version with bootloader 0.93.0001, SLCD and android 2.2 with all Updates installed.
I would like to unbrand, root and install the MIUI Rom on my Desire.
I read through guides and stuff and they unsettled me.
There often are hints which say things like: not with new HTC OTA, bootloader xx, SLCD Screen and so on.
So... above I already stated what I would like to do with my Desire.
First of all is it possible? ^^
Seconded, would someone tell me what guides (and pls in what order!!) I have to follow?
I would be very thankful in advance.
Have a nice christmas everyone.
regards
w4rheart
Before rooting, it's a good idea to save the stock ROM you are running right now, so in case of emergency, you can revert to it and send it to the repair service.
From what you say, I assume you are running 2.33.161.2 Vodafone rom, here is the RUU.exe for that version.
You cannot unbrand your phone, but can get rid of the vodafone adware (debrand) by installing a WWE ROM or a MIUI custom rom, as you said you would like.
To install a custom rom you'll have too use unrevoked in order to get root (SU) and a custom recovery, from the latter you can flash custom ROMs.
The most newbie friendly guide in my view is turkey's one.
You must not forget that we, also wish you a Merry Christmass.
Hi again!
Thanks for that Link, it is really helpful.
I have just one Question left:
Won't I need a goldcard?
Because in this guide there is nothing said about a goldcard, but in other tutorials I read that it is needed it to flash, root etc.
So according to the tut you posted above, I guess I dont need a goldcard, right?
regards
You will need a gold card to flash an official WWE ROM, but you do not need a goldcard to flash the RUU I have linked or the MIUI (because it's a custom, not an official rom by a carrier or htc).
Unrevoked doesn't require a goldcard neither.
Thanks again for your help.
I managed to successfully install the gMIUI ROM I found in this Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885844
But now my light sensor doesn't work! As well as torchlight.
How can I fix this?
+ I think that ROM is really unstable it already rebooted itself 2 times?
Sometimes it just reboots when starting an application?
EDIT: this really sucks. is MIUI really that bad?
Is MIUI in general rather unstable? Or did I do simething wrong/is there a more stable version of it?
(BTW: I choose Pays gMIUI because I wanted to have german language)
regards
Haven't tried Pay's MIUI, but the english version is solid.
You can download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9932492&postcount=4070
And then download a german language pack from here http://forums.miui-dev.com/showthre...UI-0.12.18-%28N1-Desire%29-Pack-3-verf%FCgbar
Can't tell you info or instructions on that because it's in ... german .
Hi am new to this rooting thing am even new to android OS after being on the iOS ship for 4years! yesterday i rooted and installed LEE-Droid on my HTC desire HD, my phone is factory unlocked but i want to get back to the origional rom as i find it diffucult to use leedroid, but am not sure how to do it and what i will need, can someone help me?
My version is 2.2.1 and leedroid HD v1.5.0 anyhelp will be greatly appreciated so much and sorry if i caused any inconvineice
hi
Be gentle im very new to this please.
i have a HTC Desire A8183 GSM 850/900 with telstra Branding, I would liketo install a custom Rom without the telstra Rubbish on it .
im running 2.2 at the moment .
if there is a 'Vanilla " Android Rom where would i find it please ?
Thank you for your patience and understanding .
Haven't seen downloadable plain Android ROM anywhere (just screenshots), but MODs are plentifull. E.g. Redux if like minimalistic approach or always popular CyanogenMod.
If you just want to get rid of telstra stuff, check official HTC RUUs/ROMs from this thread. That way you'd have Android+HTC SW (e.g. Sense). Or, to save you the trouble of rooting, pick one from here.
Have fun with experimenting1
Hi all.
I wonder if I could get a little help? I am reading around the forum and am a little overcome with all of the information - not too mention Android jargon. There is a lot I don't understand and so am forced to ask.
Simple really; I have a Desire HD and it is unbranded. A friend of mine rooted the phone when it had Orange splash screen etc, and is now running 2.3.3 with sense 2.1 on a Vodafone contract.
I would like to install 2.3.5 with sense 3.0 but am baffled trying to even find it. Htc customer service said I would have to reinstall the Orange ROM to get an OTA update, which is the last thing I want to do. Can anybody point me at this update or help at all?
Forgive me being a bit of a noob, but I am sure we all were at some point.
All advice and guidance gratefully accepted
Hi guys
I recently brought a 2nd hand HTC Desire HD
This rom is totally stock, to be precise, it is a Hong Kong version 2.3.5, HTC sense 3.0, software number 3.13.832.4,
Since I want to improve the battery life and have a more defined rom.
I would like to root and install CWM for my DHD.
Up to now, I understand that I probably need to downgrade my DHD (using ACE hack kit), since it has a sense 3.0 aka gingerbread rom.
But because of my DHD is 2nd hand, i don't know much history about it.
i can not know for sure, that this DHD is shipped with GB at the first place?
Or the last guy actually upgrade it from a froyo.
My research in this forum tells me these 2 things are different, and because of this i should also use different approach
I would like to find the confirmation from you guys
Thx in advance!!
j4371 said:
Hi guys
I recently brought a 2nd hand HTC Desire HD
This rom is totally stock, to be precise, it is a Hong Kong version 2.3.5, HTC sense 3.0, software number 3.13.832.4,
Since I want to improve the battery life and have a more defined rom.
I would like to root and install CWM for my DHD.
Up to now, I understand that I probably need to downgrade my DHD (using ACE hack kit), since it has a sense 3.0 aka gingerbread rom.
But because of my DHD is 2nd hand, i don't know much history about it.
i can not know for sure, that this DHD is shipped with GB at the first place?
Or the last guy actually upgrade it from a froyo.
My research in this forum tells me these 2 things are different, and because of this i should also use different approach
I would like to find the confirmation from you guys
Thx in advance!!
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You don't care what your phone was shipped with but what running now. Just to avoid messing things up treat your phone as shipped with GB. The Hack Kit is the only tool in town to gain S-OFF and root, and does not use froyo RUU's.
For further information, just use the guide in my signature...:good:
Go on without a fear... free your DHD... :good: