Hello!
I made a gold card, used Visionary+ and radio tool and replaced the branded TMOBILE UK rom (which I can't find anywhere anymore) with:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
If I need to send the phone to HTC (for warranty reasons), can they see the phone was branded before? Or is ok as to send it as it is now?
Thanks,
diodorus
As long as your handset has stock, unmodified HTC firmware, then I don't see HTC having a problem with your device should it ever develop a fault.
T-Mobile on the other hand may have a problem.
Having sent away my old HTC Hero to T-Mobile for repair of the trackball, my Hero having FroydVillain installed at the time was returned with the latest HTC/T-Mobile firmware and a note from the technician/engineer saying "don't do it again!"
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Hi.
I may have to send my desire back to HTC for GPS problems. (it keeps crashing)
As It is rooted and unlocked and has had a few different custom roms on (Modaco, opendesire, defrost etc) Can I just put a RUU rom on it and that will reset it back to as factory or will they refuse to repair it?
I bought the phone on ebay but its still within the 12 months and I dont think its from a net work as it has no network logos.
You should be able to install an ruu and send it out for repairs. Make sure you create a gold card and keep it handy.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Thanks sheik. Thats what I thought. Whats a gold card
As above, you can put the original RUU on the handset and this will return it to factory state, and HTC won't know you have rooted. I did this for a warranty repair.
As for a goldcard, you only need one if your handset was network branded. Infact, I'm not even sure you need one anymore with unrEVOked now anyway?
Hello All,
When I first got my desire back in April from Orange UK, I had the default Eclair build. I rooted and moved to a Froyo custom ROm and Radio and found I was locked out of my own network as the ROM was of course De-Branded. At the time I paid and got an unlock code.
I recently had to send my phone back for Warranty repair with HTC and they have returned it to me, once again with the current Orange ROM/Radio versions and having changed some inards, I now have a new IMEI number too. I have so far tried two unlock sites but both came back with a "sorry we don't have a code for that IMEI" and so I am very wary of putting another custom ROM on my device in case I get SIM locked out of my own network again.
My question is this:
I vaguely remember that the issue with Orange users being locked out of their own network when using the debranded froyo ROm's was due to changing the Radio (as we needed a 5.x.x.x radio when moving from ecalir to froyo). Since my current Radio is 32.48.00.32U_5.10.05.30, if I get a custom ROM without Radio and carry on using the one I have (already Froyo compatible) will I be ok or will I get simlocked again?
Many thanks in advance
David
Strange, I always thought ROM had nothing to do with your SIM lock... Maybe it depends on what phone you have because I have SIM unlocked my HTC magic after owning it a year long and then after that installed many different ROMs without being SIM locked again.
Sent from my HTC
You don't need to unlock anymore. Newer radios don't lock orange desires anymore.
I did the exact same thing as you, when I got my second orange desire I didn't need to unlock it.
mercianary said:
You don't need to unlock anymore. Newer radios don't lock orange desires anymore.
I did the exact same thing as you, when I got my second orange desire I didn't need to unlock it.
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Thanks mercinary, does this mean I can choose the radio update with the relevant custom ROM or should I keep the Radio on the device that is there currently?
David
shoemeistah said:
Strange, I always thought ROM had nothing to do with your SIM lock... Maybe it depends on what phone you have because I have SIM unlocked my HTC magic after owning it a year long and then after that installed many different ROMs without being SIM locked again.
Sent from my HTC
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That's generally the case, but in the past flashing a non orange froyo radio on a locked orange desire would lock you out of all networks...including orange. It has not been an issue afaik since orange released froyo, all radios after this point did not lock orange phones.
I wish we knew more about this bug because if the radio can manipulate the phones lock state maybe a custom radio can be made to unlock your phone...that's a big maybe though, and I don't know what I'm talking about
beartiger said:
Thanks mercinary, does this mean I can choose the radio update with the relevant custom ROM or should I keep the Radio on the device that is there currently?
David
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Its up to you. If you've got froyo now the radio will work fine with any rom. I've never had any trouble with my new orange desire, flashed loads of radios.
I think i would have a word with HTC, your phone was unlocked when you sent it to HTC for repair, so it should be unlocked on return to you, even if they have changed the mainboard.
Need to send my phone back as the screen is cracked and I get a replacement.
However I'm unsure what RUU to get. I got the phone off vodafone. However there is no branding on the phone and when I startup there is no vodafone logo. So while I think the phone is unbranded, the only RUU i can find that matches my baseband and software version is a vodafone one.
Should I jsut try to use the vodafone RUU and does it require a gold card?
You had a vodafone rom before you rooted it? Then you have to install the Vodafone ruu (from your country).
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
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You had a vodafone rom before you rooted it? Then you have to install the Vodafone ruu (from your country).
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
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That is not necessarily true. Check here: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo.
If it's not there flash a generic one. Mine was network locked but not branded.
Just a quick question before you go to all the trouble..
Most carriers will not provide a warranty replacement for phones with physical damage like cracked screen.. might wana check that first
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
My Desire HD overheated last night while charging.. I left my phone under my pillow when the alarm rang...and the alarm was ringing for a few hours(a few alarms) ....and when i woke up, my DHD was very hot...and then i quickly tried to cool it....i later tried to check whether everything was working and found out that everything except my phone ear piece isnt working(the thing which you listen to people talking during a call) i tried flashing a different rom, and it is still the same..
So now i want to return it to stock to send for warranty. I have a question how do i return to stock? I bought my phone without contract from an authorized distributor is Malaysia, Asia. As far as i learn from reading, there are a few stock RUU. I have the WWE RUU 1.32, but there is also an asian one..so which one do i need to get back to stock?
From one of the threads,
HTC WWE Stock RUUs - (World Wide English), for stock devices. These are RUUs to completely flash the device from the PC.
- If you are having trouble with them not connecting to your phone, try my guide here.
Source of more Roms and 2.36 (Gingerbread) WWE RUU
O2 1.31.207
H3G UK 1.31.771
HTCCN CHS 1.31.1400
O2 1.32.207
HTC Asia 1.32.707
TMO DE 1.39.111
Orange UK 1.40.61
Vodafone AU 1.32.178
Three/Hutchinson AU 1.32.861
HTCCN CHS 1.60.1400
I didnt flash a radio before, but i remember S-OFF ing my DHD to get root. Please do help. My warranty has 1 more month period. January 8 my warranty is over. So please do help thanks.
Honestly, just get back to stock rom and perhaps unroot it will do. HTC workers in Malaysia arent that clever to check yr phone is S off or nt. they jz check the existance of superuser apps only
Bert2662 said:
Honestly, just get back to stock rom and perhaps unroot it will do. HTC workers in Malaysia arent that clever to check yr phone is S off or nt. they jz check the existance of superuser apps only
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Ok, thanks. Argh, stock rom, as in the WWE RUU? Or do i need to go find the asian one? thats the thing actually bothers me.. Alright thanks alot...my phone decided to kill itself today. Gosh.
So
1. Return to stock ROM
2. Unroot
3. S-ON
That would do right?
Thanks Loads
Here is an extremely detailed guide by Yoshi_523 showing how to restore one's Desire HD back to Stock for warranty purposes. It's for Vodafone Australia but I figure you could do the same with your specific RUU. I wouldn't be too sure about the WWE RUU - if you got your phone unbranded then I guess go with the WWE RUU. Otherwise you might need a more specific branded one.
Hello,
I recently got an HTC One X (from Kogan) but it's international stock, which means it comes with Asia firmware. Not a BIG deal, but i'd like to change the language from Singapore to Australia and remove over 15 carrier apps from Asia.
I updated the phone 3 times and am on version 2.17.707.3
I have no problem rooting, unlocking the bootloader (HTCDev.com) or installing clockwork recovery. I know how to do itt i just need the official HTC One X Australia ROM (Optus).
I want a ROM that is a genuine HTC one and that will be updated in the future.
Can anyone point me to one?
Thanks, Danz207
You can only install RUUs which match your CID number - in your case it's probably not OPTUS001 like mine since you bought it overseas.
About the bloatware, you can remove them using Titanium backup or ROM Cleaner, just remember to backup.
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You can only install RUUs which match your CID number - in your case it's probably not OPTUS001 like mine since you bought it overseas.
About the bloatware, you can remove them using Titanium backup or ROM Cleaner, just remember to backup.
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Can i still install an official rom though? Is just basically installing another rom over this one, i dont see the big deal?
Any custom rom defaults to WWE with all languages so why not get better performance out of IC or ARHD
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
danz207 said:
Hello,
I recently got an HTC One X (from Kogan) but it's international stock, which means it comes with Asia firmware. Not a BIG deal, but i'd like to change the language from Singapore to Australia and remove over 15 carrier apps from Asia.
I updated the phone 3 times and am on version 2.17.707.3
I have no problem rooting, unlocking the bootloader (HTCDev.com) or installing clockwork recovery. I know how to do itt i just need the official HTC One X Australia ROM (Optus).
I want a ROM that is a genuine HTC one and that will be updated in the future.
Can anyone point me to one?
Thanks, Danz207
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Hi Dan I live in Sydney and Im thinking about getting the HOX from Kogan too. Can you please share your experience purchasing the phone from Kogan? I need a phone ASAP since I just cancelled my contract w Vodafone but I'm not sure if I should purchase the HOX from an online retailer (it's so much cheaper though) since the HOX has a lot of hardware issues (still prefer it over Samsung) and I dont want to have to send it overseas for 2 3 weeks if something happens (Im a smartphone addict xD). What a shame I need to get a phone quickly otherwise I would wait for the HOX+ hoping they will have fixed all the hardware related issues by then.
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Hi Dan I live in Sydney and Im thinking about getting the HOX from Kogan too. Can you please share your experience purchasing the phone from Kogan? I need a phone ASAP since I just cancelled my contract w Vodafone but I'm not sure if I should purchase the HOX from an online retailer (it's so much cheaper though) since the HOX has a lot of hardware issues (still prefer it over Samsung) and I dont want to have to send it overseas for 2 3 weeks if something happens (Im a smartphone addict xD). What a shame I need to get a phone quickly otherwise I would wait for the HOX+ hoping they will have fixed all the hardware related issues by then.
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I was going to do the same
I also live in sydney, and purchase my hox from kogan, but I ended up getting it from eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au
it came with the taiwan bloatware. the preferred way I got rid of it was install ARHD.,
from memory the price was $50 cheaper then kogan, but that was because i had purchased from them before.
danz207 said:
Hello,
I recently got an HTC One X (from Kogan) but it's international stock, which means it comes with Asia firmware. Not a BIG deal, but i'd like to change the language from Singapore to Australia and remove over 15 carrier apps from Asia.
I updated the phone 3 times and am on version 2.17.707.3
I have no problem rooting, unlocking the bootloader (HTCDev.com) or installing clockwork recovery. I know how to do it i just need the official HTC One X Australia ROM (Optus).
I want a ROM that is a genuine HTC one and that will be updated in the future.
Can anyone point me to one?
Thanks, Danz207
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How did you root it/change boot loader. I have the same phone on 2.17.707.3 and I went through HTCDev but every time i try to upload the information they emailed me it says cant send the file and reboots but not root.
Spunkybob said:
How did you root it/change boot loader. I have the same phone on 2.17.707.3 and I went through HTCDev but every time i try to upload the information they emailed me it says cant send the file and reboots but not root.
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I just unlocked using HTCDev and installed ClockworkMod and its been smooth sailing for me.