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Confusition.......HTC Desire Grey Market Purchase.....

Hello All,
As per the subject i had my HTC Desire purchased in INDIAN grey market.....Received yesterday and everything is O.K....except the Chinese suggestions while typing....
and in language settings i have very limited options....not even US English.....
Cell is running good but can someone please help me how to get US English suggestions...????
Also wanted to know, if i root my device...Which method will be the best for me and which will be the best ROM for me to get the all basics of normal Desire....
Thanks in advance ........W8ting for replies soon......

Connect your mobile to your pc and run RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 . That is just a stock rom and i don't think you need to root it before you can install it. But before you do make sure that your phone is not branded.

Thanks for quick reply....CAn you please tell me how to make sure that my phone is not branded.
I know it has not been released in INDIA and i have purchased through Grey market.....

what build number do you have? settings->about phone->software information

Please find below the details...Sorry i have gioven all details as i do not know how to take screen shot
Firmware Version
2.1-update1
Baseband Version
32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.00.02_2
Kernel Version
2.6.29-b7e82785
[email protected] #1
Build Number5
1.19.707.7 CL171460 release-keys
Software Number
1.19.707.7
Browser Version
Webkit 3.1

At a guess thats an Unbranded Desire
when it loads up do you get the HTC welcome screen or a T-Mobile/Orange/O2/etc screen??

I think it is unbranded, so that is good. But maybe you should wait for someone else to join into this discussion, because i'm not fully sure and don't want you to end up with a phone which is locked.

I M Getting HTC Welcome screen....

There ya go, Official HTC ROM, just root it and your golden
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Follow the instructions for an unbranded Desire

Thx M8's....

DanTehManUK said:
There ya go, Official HTC ROM, just root it and your golden
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Follow the instructions for an unbranded Desire
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M8...
i don't wanna root my device....can i flash it with official RUU as said by Flaggie???

Just remember that with rooting you don't have any new languages, you still need to flash a custom rom. You could just first flash a generic rom (which you don't need to root for just connect your phone to your pc and run the .exe) from the xda website I mentioned before and see if you like the regular rom.

pranavd1980 said:
M8...
i don't wanna root my device....can i flash it with official RUU as said by Flaggie???
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Yeh grab it and run the .exe (post above)

Flaggie said:
Just remember that with rooting you don't have any new languages, you still need to flash a custom rom. You could just first flash a generic rom (which you don't need to root for just connect your phone to your pc and run the .exe) from the xda website I mentioned before and see if you like the regular rom.
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Thx M8...i will do the flash with generic rom....rooting is bit difficult for me as a new to android....will study 1st and then of course Custom roms too....

Good good, its all about the Custom stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
give it a read and when you feel comfy with rooting go with it, and if you get stuck just add onto the end of that topic, simples!

Dear Ones...
I tried to update firmware with generic ROM but got the error....
Can you help me with this please ???

Make sure your phone is in Bootloader,,, then into Recovery mode

The 170 error is normal. At this point your desire is in bootloader mode and you just need to reboot your pc and re run the RUU.
If tour trying to downgrade - I don't think you can without root. I tried last night and It fails. I'm on 1.21 but my phone is now network locked and as its only 2 weeks old the imei is not listed yet on any database to undo the network lock.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Thx all for support...but once again i ended up with same error.....
i have HTC Sync installed and all other thuings i had taken care while updating...no result
Can i have complete detail...i mean step by step procedure..here or anywhere written....
Don't mind...i m asking more but....i don't wanna take more risk....without knowing more facts....
and i am searching here and googleing too....FYI
thx again....

Weird for me it just worked. Do you have the android software development kit installed? http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Branded devices to get froyo! - How to

Hi I have a Branded Desire from T-Mobile and I need some help. I have been reading the forums but I am still confused.
I want to get the update Froyo onto my phone.
What do I need to do? Do I need to root it? Or flash it? Or just unlock it?
Thank you for your help
Raminder

Debrand it to a stock ROM and do OTA updates. Use the goldcard when doing updates though just to be safe (made during debrand process)
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Guys, i'm not an Android newbie but never flashed ROM's etc - could I have a bit of help pls?
I've got a Vodafone ROM, going to debrand my Desire, using a Goldcard and then install the generic 2.1 sense ROM and then request OTA update. Got that whole process figured out etc
What I want to do is backup everything first. I'm not rooted and i'm going to use the 30 day trial of mybackup to backup data. I want to backup my apps too if possible - am i right in thinking Astro have a program to go this?
Will it all be fine to do backups to my SD first, create a goldcard on another SD, flash the other sense ROM, then update to froyo and then finally take out the goldcard, put the other SD back in and restore everything?
Any help would be appreciated pls!

After debranding you can sign in to the android market and download the apps again from the downloads option.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

aindow said:
Debrand it to a stock ROM and do OTA updates. Use the goldcard when doing updates though just to be safe (made during debrand process)
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Thank you for the help.
When you say debrand ... what is that? Rooting? or Unlocking? Sorry for the noobness!

Is there a reliable guide to debrand my Desire. Mine is also Vodafone locked:
HBOOT-0.80.0000
I don't know how to find my rom version. I really would like froyo soon, thanks!

Hi mine is branded to 02 only with the splash screen and unlocked, I found a Stock rom called
RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865
If i put this on and then checked for updates would this allow me to update to Froyo 2.2????
Any help would be greatfulllllllllllllll

Raminder1992 said:
Thank you for the help.
When you say debrand ... what is that? Rooting? or Unlocking? Sorry for the noobness!
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Debranding is flashing the phone to a stock ROM which doesn't have any network branding. It doesn't unlock the phone to use on other networks. If your phone is locked to a network you could always buy a code from eBay to unlock it.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

O2 branded
mine is O2 branded and the said that it may take a few weeks. A big NO on waiting.
i have found
hxxp://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Other-Off-Topic/Debranding-Unlocking-an-HTC-Desire/td-p/23317
(changed http to hxxp)
is this any good?

Kickasskev said:
Hi mine is branded to 02 only with the splash screen and unlocked, I found a Stock rom called
RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865
If i put this on and then checked for updates would this allow me to update to Froyo 2.2????
Any help would be greatfulllllllllllllll
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Yes it should work. I use a WWE ROM as it has more languages and apps available for it. It also worked just fine for me on the OTA update.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Kickasskev said:
Hi mine is branded to 02 only with the splash screen and unlocked, I found a Stock rom called
RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865
If i put this on and then checked for updates would this allow me to update to Froyo 2.2????
Any help would be greatfulllllllllllllll
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Yes, Install this ROM and then check for updates.
Anyone - any advice on backups? I just want to know if i can use programs like "MyBackup" to move across ROMs without any hassle

aindow said:
Yes it should work. I use a WWE ROM as it has more languages and apps available for it. It also worked just fine for me on the OTA update.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Did you use the HTC sync app on windows to transfer the new rom, and did it go smooth??????

Tried both roms europe and wwe and kept getting error 131 customer id error any advice

I'm going down the de branding root now. I'm on a branded t-mobile desire in the UK.
Already created my goldcard, currently downloading RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe
Has anyone got any newbie tips that i should be aware of.
Hopefully should be able to download the froyo OTA then.

Kickasskev said:
Tried both roms europe and wwe and kept getting error 131 customer id error any advice
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Usually caused by dodgy goldcard
B

After you debrand, do you get any updates from your carrier that could mess it up, or do you just get them from HTC directly?

bedeabc said:
Usually caused by dodgy goldcard
B
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Ahhhhhhhh didnt use me gold card will try it now

Right im sick now lol used the gold card started the ROM update utility on pc, it does a few things, then comes up with a different error now code error 140 bootloader error version, please get the correct ROM update utility and try again.
ANY HELP PLEASEEEEEEEEEE

a have a desire O2 and am about to try debranding. i think you should try a different RUU
try:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
the second WWE

I've heard the Desire becomes simlocked after a debranded using a goldcard?

[Q] help!! update to 2.2

now I use this RUU :RUU_Bravo_Virgin_Mobile_1.23.351.1_Radio_32.36.00. 28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_128941_signed.exe
I downloaded it from our forum.
But I can not get the 2.2 update notice. and can not change the rom to anothers official rom also.
my Desire's shipment place is Spain.
IS THERE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME? THANKS A LOT!!!

I was heard there are many many heros in this forum。
But........nobody help me

I think u need a RUU_BRAVO_HTC_WWE ROM not an Virgin Mobile because the update only for not branded roms at this time

Yep Virgin haven't rolled out yet.

but my question is how can i REINSTALL the other offical roms? how can i remove this rom?

z174621 said:
but my question is how can i REINSTALL the other offical roms? how can i remove this rom?
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Create a goldcard and insert it in the phone and run the generic WWE RUU

WHEN i install this rom:
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed
a error come out when it do the signing.
It is said: the bootloader XXXXXX wrong.....
Any body help?

pls help! the attachement was the Pic When I do the flashing rom.

Do i need the GOLD CARD when I flash the
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.
My phone was shiped to Spain.

if you get this error, than yes you need a goldcard.
To make one is not that difficult, try to search for a goldcardtool.

Hey...
I got this error too but I had a goldcard in my phone!
just flashed the official 2.2 rooted!
Does anyone have an idea if there is a RUU that works with bootloader 0.80 without downgrading it to 0.75?
Thx

I have successfully debranded my 3 branded Desire with software version 1.22.771.1. Steps:
1. Make a goldcard.
2. With unrevoked3 root your phone.
3. Patch the /misc partition with update.zip (found on modaco forums, www .shadowchild. nl/fixmisc/update.zip).
4. Install RUU with goldcard in phone (you won't get error 140). I had to restart my phone with adb reboot bootloader.
5. Flash OTA update.zip from sdcard.
This worked for me.

Works with vodafone bloatware
Many, many thanks!! Like so many others, I downloaded vf's wonderful update(?). The partition patch worked like a dream - no more bootloader errors when trying to flash. I now have a working version of 1.21.405.2.

[Q] HTC Desire RUU Request

Hi,
Does anyone have the following RUU
RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.7_T2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release
Thanks in Advance !

It's here:
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bravo/
although links might be down so keep trying

ahh, nope i tried it it only has the first version of 19.707.7 Asian ROM which doesn't support SLCD screens.
i am looking for the T2 version of 19.707.7 Asian ROM which supports SLCD screens
thanks

Missed that bit, didn't know there was one!

Any update guys? Really need this to restore my phone to the factory state.....
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

lasitha85 said:
Any update guys? Really need this to restore my phone to the factory state.....
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Did your phone come with that ROM out the box, out of interest?

EddyOS said:
Did your phone come with that ROM out the box, out of interest?
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My Phone came with the default asian ROM 1.19.707.7.
It's a SLCD phone.
and it worked perfrctly with it.
I have rooted the phone and now i want to go back to the factory ROM. but when i download the default 1.9.707.7 RUU ad installed, my screen gets bricked due to ROM not having SLCD drivers.

at last found a solution...
wht i did was, first installed the normal Desire Asian ROM. Yes it will brick your phone... then i used a card reader to put the Asian Froyo Update file to the sd card (Renamed as update.zip)
then i followed the SLCD bricked tutorials on how to install a Update to a SLCD brocked phone..
hope this will help....

[Q] Restore my HTC Desire back to stock

Hello All
Sorry if this has been asked before I didn't see it anywhere.
I rooted then upgraded my HTC Desire to Oxygen 2.3 but to be honest not impressed I use my mobile for my business and I just need it to work ..and well it dosent.
So please can someone let me know how I re-install the original ROM and OTA updates enabled. Im with Vodafone in the UK and would be most grateful for some help.
Thanks
Paul

Did you "Nandroid backup" before flashing Oxygen?

If you want ro use stock with OTA updates, you have to flash the original ROM with the RUU. There are the shipped RUUs in the Desire Developement section.
Sent from my customized HTC Desire using TTP

KevAmiga said:
Did you "Nandroid backup" before flashing Oxygen?
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No but I did use the paid version of Titanium backup

nagypapi said:
If you want ro use stock with OTA updates, you have to flash the original ROM with the RUU. There are the shipped RUUs in the Desire Developement section.
Sent from my customized HTC Desire using TTP
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I downloaded this ROM
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126338_signed.exe
and tried running this gide:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g-rooting-roms-hacks/19278-how-unroot-return-stock.html
But when I run the exe file in Windows 7 64 bit I get the attached error?

Get the 2.33.161.2 vodafone uk ruu, other one is old
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

EddyOS said:
Get the 2.33.161.2 vodafone uk ruu, other one is old
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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I downloaded it from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853937
But I get precisely the same error message? can anyone help?

Use that Vodafone UK RUU but follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10509780&postcount=102
Might work

I disabled my Anti Virus Avast and now its downloaded and running ok! thanks

doh I spoke to soon the RUU .exe file is running ok but when I got this new error now.
I also tried the method of placing the rom onto the root of the sd card but it just said can't find image?

Ok got a bit further I got HBOOT to load the image but it says:
CID Incorrect!
Update Failed!
Do you want to reboot this device?
Yes
No
hmmm

Do I need to create a GoldCard?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743023&page=2
i don't know but I thought a gold card was only needed in the past not any more to root the phone in the first place ?

Yes, you need to have a goldcard.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Can I assume that this process will remove root access and/or S-Off?

Yes, both will be removed if you flash an RUU or PB99IMG.zip.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

I use Windown 7 x64, and I still unroot without a problem occurs

Sorry to drag an old thread up!
I have had my desire with LeeDroid on it as far back as I can remember, but recently my phone just keeps restating when it gets slightly warm, browsing GPS ect trigger it. It's not the ROM as it's happened before in recovery too. Needs to go back to warranty........
So, I need to convert back to standard, I'm going to do this after the phone has been in the fridge for a while so it doesn't cut out during flashing!
Mines a Vodafone desire, but I never remember any branding on it, or on the box and no voda apps I can think of.
Currently on 32.56.00.32U _ 5.17.05.08
Should I go for a voda specific or an unbranded? If so, can some kind soul point me in the direction of said ROM?

If you did not have a branding, no need to install a branded ROM.
Usually you find all the ROMs at shipped-roms dot com slash index.php QuestionMark category=android And model=Bravo
Sorry but I can not post external Links yet as I'm a Noob in this Forum.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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