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Vodafone De-branding + Froyo 2.2

Hi, I`m a complete NOOB when it comes to Android, had my HTC Desire a few days now, it came pre-instaled with Vodafone UK bloatware on it.
As far as I know it the OLED version, on box says model A8181
Currentley i have Software v1.24
Hboot v0.83
ALL on a sim locked to vodafone UK.
I was looking at a guide on a different forum for De-branding the Desire.
I have made a Goldcard already
It seems ok but have a few questions:
Is hboot v0.83 ok to begin with for the process ?, i thought v0.80 was the best one ?
I was looking at the Un-revoked3 guide....would the ROOT with that app be done first ?, OR Is it a NEW process after the de-brading ?
thanks

All you'll need is a goldcard. See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741836

thanks.
Done the Goldcard, looks like the Hboot 0.83 (which I have) is ok from what I can tell, one of my main Questions,
Also can I just ROOT after Installing froyo update, is the unrevoked app ok?, will it mean Re-installing a ROM or does it `add-onto` an existing install ??
cheers.

DJ 1 said:
thanks.
Done the Goldcard, looks like the Hboot 0.83 (which I have) is ok from what I can tell, one of my main Questions,
Also can I just ROOT after Installing froyo update, is the unrevoked app ok?, will it mean Re-installing a ROM or does it `add-onto` an existing install ??
cheers.
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Don't install Froyo as that'll flash Hboot to 0.92. unrEVOke now and flash a ROM from the Dev forum. There is a rooted stock HTC 2.2 there if you're just looking for Froyo + Root.

I'm using LeeDroid 1.8 ROM on my previously VF bloatwared Desire ('unrevoked' to root), very happy.

Ummm ok, I have tried loads of times to do the De-brand, apparentley the VF software v1.24 I have stops De-branding as it just times out the Bootloader...it eventually gives a `usb error 171` every time.
I tried with the phone set as both usb mode or sync mode makes no difference,
I looked into the Unrevoked 3.1 program and apparentley its not working with Hboot v0.83.

Code:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748618
try this guide!

Is that 1 ok for OLED Screens like mine though?, also am I OK in ROOTING whlle it still vodafone BRANDED ?
ok....just read the guide linked, IF that works, will I be able to put Offcial HTC ROM + froyo update?, or does it have to be pre-rooted ROM ?
thanks.

You can download stock froyo Rom here and just use that
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Unrooting without Goldcard for Branded Desire

Ive checked some forums and this is the part that confuses me;
I dont have a goldcard but I want to install the official Tmobile RUU for my Tmobile Branded desire, apparently you only need a goldcard for installing other RUUs other than the original, is this true? Will I need a goldcard to install the original Tmobile RUU?

You won't, but you can't install it if you have an SLCD screen.

teppic74 said:
You won't, but you can't install it if you have an SLCD screen.
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Thanks mate, I have AMOLED, will run RUU without goldcard, cheers

If you've upgraded to a higher version you'll need to downgrade first mind you (link in signature).

teppic74 said:
If you've upgraded to a higher version you'll need to downgrade first mind you (link in signature).
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Do you mean downgrading after officially updating to Froyo 2.2 via network OTA? I havent upgraded to 2.2 officially just running custom 2.2 from rooted 2.1 so I assume I can just run the RUU?

I meant if you've upgraded to anything higher (even a 2.1 release). If you've never run an RUU or applied an OTA upgrade you'll be fine.

find below guide for creating goldcard with another htc phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842776

[Q] unbranding DHD

Hi,
I recently received my DHD branded to '3' and all i wanted to do was revet to the official htc unbranded version.
After reading up on the subject i created a gold card and downgraded to 1.31.405.6 which seeems to have done the trick with regard to unbranding.
The question i have is do i need to go through all the other steps i keep reading about (s-off, radio-off etc.) if i just want the phone to stay unbranded, or can i now carry on using the phone as normal?
If i am able to carry on, am i ok to upgrade to the latest htc unbranded version (via OTA or through htc sync) or will that cause me problems?
Thanks

If you followed the guide, you are currently using 1.32.405.6. The 1.31.405.6 is just to fool the device
You can use it normally, no problem. You can change the CID to HTC__001 (unbranded) using Radio S-OFF Tool, but you do not have to do Radio S-OFF if you do not want to. Just use the Stock CID option. You only need Visionary temproot. CID = carrier ID. Radio Tool can also Sim Unlock your device if it is locked.

Ok So i need to install visionary and do the temp root (i take it i don't need to permaroot after this?)
Then open easy radio tool and change the CID to htc_001.
After this is done is my phone in a completely unbranded state (as if i has bought it that way)? If so am i safe to update the phone via official htc methods?
Also what would i have to do in order to restore the phone to branded (in the event i needed to send it back)? Has the gold card/downgrade prcedure i followed made a back up of the branded software?
Sorry for all the questions, it's just i want to be clear before i carry it all out!

You do not need to permroot. After you set CID to HTC_001, you can use WWE HTC RUUs normally, but you cannot receive OTAs due to stupid "dual" CID in branded phones.
When you want to return to branded, just get stock RUU from XDA, change your CID to stock (you can find it [stock] out via terminal emulator, type "getprop ro.cid") and run the RUU. Downgrade method does not back up your stock ROM, it is unfortunately not possible to make a backup at that point.

Ok i have used visionary to temproot and the used easy radio tool's stock cid option to change it to HTC_001.
How do i go about updating to the latest htc unbranded firmware now? i assumed i could go through the phone now it is unbranded but it came back saying the phone was up to date with 1.32.405.6 on it! Also you have stated below i am unable to update in this way.
All is i want is the latest official firmware and the ability to easily update when any future releases come out
Thanks for your help so far - really appreciated!

There is no newer ROM available, HTC pulled the update due to bugs and problems.
You can however use 1.72.405.3 RUU to update, get that from the dev subforum.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

is 1.72.405.3 the version you said was pulled by htc?

I want to change from 1.32.707.5 to 1.32.405.6 since I couldn't get some needed apps like Google Maps 5.1 from market due to the region my phone came from Asia, can I just
temproot to achieve this or it requires permroot using visionary to do this task
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

baldyj said:
is 1.72.405.3 the version you said was pulled by htc?
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Yes, it was out there for a couple of weeks maybe, but then it just disappeared.

[Q] 1.83.415.4 No update to gingerbread yet?

Hi, need some help as im only new to this. My DHD is on Android 2.2 with a weird software version very few other people have which is 1.83.415.4.
Heres the questions,
Will i need to downgrade to 1.32 in order to use the 2.3 ruu's available on the forums
or
Can i simply use the available ruu to upgrade my phone to 2.3 with out having to downgrade first?
Any help would be great.
ps. I have not recieved the 2.3 ota yet. have checked every day through the settings, have also done the whole manual check in as well *#*#2432546#*#*

helmetface said:
Hi, need some help as im only new to this. My DHD is on Android 2.2 with a weird software version very few other people have which is 1.83.415.4.
Heres the questions,
Will i need to downgrade to 1.32 in order to use the 2.3 ruu's available on the forums
or
Can i simply use the available ruu to upgrade my phone to 2.3 with out having to downgrade first?
Any help would be great.
ps. I have not recieved the 2.3 ota yet. have checked every day through the settings, have also done the whole manual check in as well *#*#2432546#*#*
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hi boy!!!
I estimate that you have specifically android 2.2.1...right?
i hope that your software version is adapted for your carrier.... and is not a WEE ruu... its normal... my DHD by default was been 1.33
u can try via htc sync and click in upgrade button and pray for it to work....
i know that some people was update succesfully his DHD with it...
or try to do it with the XDA style, lol.....(because for downgrade it directly from a official ru downloaded it´s impossible)
1-downgrading...(necessary)
2-rooting...(necessary)
3-install rom manager & CWM recovery (necessary)
4-eng-soff
5-radio s-off
6-cid-111111 (super-cid)
here there is information about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
feel free to post your doubts here mate,,,

helmetface said:
Will i need to downgrade to 1.32 in order to use the 2.3 ruu's available on the forums
or
Can i simply use the available ruu to upgrade my phone to 2.3 with out having to downgrade first?
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If your phone is unlocked and running a stock rom then you can use the RUU to upgrade.

[Q] Unroot procedure and RUU that can be rooted again

Hi,
I have HTC Desire GSM, rooted, s-off. Because of some issues with the proximity sensor i want to unroot the phone and send it back to HTC for maintenance. Before continue i must say that i have tried to clean the sensor, tried to remove the screen protector but the problem remains
However, i downloaded the hboot downgrade from alpharev site and updated the phone. Now the hboot version is still 6.93.9999 - will it be replaced when i flash the RUU?
Before flash the RUU i want to be sure that i can root the phone again once i get it back from HTC. I used the unrevoked to root my phone but as i see it's for hboot 0.93 and lower. What version of RUU should i use? I prefer to be froyo.
Thanks.

Yes, the bootloader will become S-ON once you use the RUU.
The best option is to use the corresponding RUU to your network provider e.g. my device is branded Vodafone, therefore if I were to send back for warranty purposes I would use the latest Vodafone RUU.
All RUU's are available on www.shipped-roms.com
If you are unable to find the correct RUU for your phone, or are unsure of which one is right for you, simply use the 2.3.3 Gingebread RUU available from htcdev.com (there is also a link available on my guide from #Resources)
Lastly, you can root and S-OFF your phone as many times as you please (Being it is not rooted or S-OFF already)

Thanks for the reply. I have found tha RUU i need
I have read that GB RUU cannot be rooted and i should downgrade to 2.1. So i will use Froyo instead. Thanks a lot

vesheff said:
Thanks for the reply. I have found tha RUU i need
I have read that GB RUU cannot be rooted and i should downgrade to 2.1. So i will use Froyo instead. Thanks a lot
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When you get the phone back you're probably more than likely to get it back with 2.2 anyway, also you have read wrong, in addition to the fact that unrevoked is now pretty much obsolete and it is much easier to S-OFF and flash recovery rather than root the stock system.

There are so many threads and it's easy to get confused
I suppose you are talking about 4ext recovery?
What's the way to s-off the phone? Is it still whit alpharev?
I will search a little bit more thank you very much

vesheff said:
There are so many threads and it's easy to get confused
I suppose you are talking about 4ext recovery?
What's the way to s-off the phone? Is it still whit alpharev?
I will search a little bit more thank you very much
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Wow you really need to do a lot of reading.. you can flash any recovery you want, whatever suits your needs...
Use revolutionary instead, it's a lot quicker and easier.