Install custom Rom for noob friend?? - Desire General

Hi, I would like to help my friend install a custom Rom on his desire and need to find out the general steps of what to do??
I have a desire hd and I'm not sure if things are a little different.
For my desire hd I : root, s-off, install custom Rom via cwm.
Is that the same steps as the desire??
My friend is on software number 2.29, can that build be rooted or does it need to downgrade first?? Also I've just read a couple of threads regarding installing a custom Rom and they don't refer to having s-off so was wondering if he needed to be s-off to have custom Rom, id assume he did.
Yeah if someone could help by just saying the steps in which to do it, id look up the rest ,
Thanks in advance to anyone that could help.
P.s its not for me, I'm doing it for a mate who is a complete noob.
Thanks a lot
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Read the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189

Thanks but its not letting me click the link, only white screen
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Hmm go to the android development under HTC desire
its in the first five posts - says complete guide

Try the noob proof video tutorial. For most roms s-off is not required
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Build 1.40.71.2???

hi,
i am all new to the android and i have a few question. i am from holland so sorry for my poor english.
the build-number of my htc desire hd is 1.40.71.2, do i have to downgrade it or is it possible to root it from tis build?
also my phone is branded with orange is it possible to unlock without flashing rom?
hope i get my problem cleared
Thanx in advance!!
Hi yes to all ur questions root soff and engoff and ull b good. You should flash a rom much better
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is there any guide for noobs like me to flash a rom to my 1.40.71.2 build??
because i get lost in the guide of rooting??
i already downloaded revolution hd but i have to make a goldcard because mine is branded and all that stuff makes me confusing, sorry
I just put a guide at top of this section i used it was great u dont need a goldcard i didnt use one the guide is called my experience from stock to leedroid
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Some terms I need to know

First of all great work
I have been able to get quite a knowledge abt my DHD thanx to u guys XDA rocks
If u cud pls explain some questions as related to rooting
1.wat is s-off,radio-off etc?
I am new to forum so be kind enough to guide me
and sorry I accidently posted it in general section too
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these are the things need to allow your phone to accept any roms by flashing
those are like locks/obstacles for your phone u have to unlock all of it to be able to flash those roms but you will need to downgrade your firmware version if its any higher than 1.32 then root the phone using visionary and use the easy desire hd radio tool to do the s-off,radio-off,etc.
Check this thread, should explain it all.

Installing InsertCoin on my HTC Desire

Hello to everyone!
I successfully rooted my HTC Desire, Android version 2.3.3, with software provided by revolutionary.io/.
Now I want to install the InsertCoin ROM, and frankly I have no idea how.
Can someone provide me with a step-by-step guide to becoming a InsertCoin user?
Thanks!
No we can't, but you could use the search function to find one of the many guides
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As a quick starter it usually goes:
Partition SD
Flash alignment
Flash rom
Flash tweaks
Done
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[Q] How to S-OFF and Root JB 2.3.5 + Software Number 3.13.707.4 Plz help me !!

Sorry my english so bad !!!
My device info :
- JB: 2.3.5
- Sense : 3.0
- Software Number: 3.13.707.4
not unlook bootloader
not S-OFF
not Root !!
bI want unlook bootloader, S-OFF and Root but i can't find good tutorial !!
For flash custom roms.
plz help me!!! Thanks all so much !!!
Ace Think Tank. Linked in my signature. You can't be S-Off and unlocked at the same time.
Download oneclick root and unclock you device with it and than download jellybean and install it.
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What do you mean "i couldn't find a good tutorial"? just between you and me, I don't think you tried very hard, because here Is a guide that works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39935122 it was in the developers section.
It will guide you to unlock your bootloader, install recovery, and even s-off your unlocked bootloader.
Personally, I think it was a pretty good guide...
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Thanks ranger4740 !!
I asked for more!!!
I do not need to downgrade version? or remain the same and follow the instructions of topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39935122 can be S-OFF, Root and install custom Roms ?
saicmf said:
Thanks ranger4740 !!
I asked for more!!!
I do not need to downgrade version? or remain the same and follow the instructions of topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39935122 can be S-OFF, Root and install custom Roms ?
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This answer confuses me, not sure if it's all good or not good enough
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Flashing ROM

Hi, I have a small query. I've recently gotten root privileges on my phone HTC Inspire 4G, I have unlocked the bootloader but I'm still S-ON. I wonder if I can install an ICS ROM or JB. And what kind of ROM, if AOSP or other, greetings.
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Yes you can. Check post #7 in my signature.
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If you are so kind to give me the direct link because I'm mobile would be eternally grateful if you tell me what is the best ROM for my I4G / DHD
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It's the Ace Think Tank thread in DHD General. And no one else can answer the best ROM question; the best ROM is the best ROM for you and your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30020025
The info is in a pdf file.
Best rom is subjective.
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I read the document and said that only the S-Off can install customs ROMs. So to say that my I4G / DHD I can only set you AOSP ROMS? And if the only method Put the ROM on the root of the SD and flash from CWM Recovery? Sorry I'm kind of newbie's insistence
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I read the document and said that only the S-Off can install customs ROMs. So to say that my I4G / DHD I can only set you AOSP ROMS? And if the only method Put the ROM on the root of the SD and flash from CWM Recovery? Sorry I'm kind of newbie's insistence
bayartiesto said:
I read the document and said that only the S-Off can install customs ROMs. So to say that my I4G / DHD I can only set you AOSP ROMS? And if the only method Put the ROM on the root of the SD and flash from CWM Recovery? Sorry I'm kind of newbie's insistence
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It's been a while since I've read it.... But there should be a section if you are only bootloader unlocked.
Edit: in short, aside from flashing the rom zip you need to flash the rom.img or something like that. There are several rom threads over the development section that detail how to get it done.
2nd EDIT: It's on PAGE 4.
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