About to upgrade to a one x on orange. Can anyone confirm how much orange have customised ICS ?
Not much, as far as I can tell. The only differences I've noticed are:
- Orange logo on boot.
- "Your Orange" app installed - appears to have semi useful account info
- Browser has orangeworld.co.uk set as the home page, and a few Orange related bookmarks. - Possibly also skinned the browser black and changed to a different icon (Not sure if this is Orange specific, it looks like it might be and is different from the stock ICS roms I've used on my DHD, but it appears to be the same browser otherwise - I'll be using Chrome anyway)
- The default desktop 'scene' is "Orange OUK", which just uses a different wallpaper and slightly different stock widgets to the default (The default HTC scenes are still there and easy to change to).
As far as I can tell, no apps have been added by Orange, and the only 'bloatware' is added by HTC.
I got my One X on upgrade for Orange through Carphone Warehouse and mine has no Orange branding at all
Same from dialaphone. No branding at all
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Good news, I expecting my one X on Thursday from dial a phone... Thanks
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Anyone get any good orange deals when upgrading or new contract? I
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got mine through phones 4 u on panther 36 for 18 months, at which point i can upgrade again after 12....not too shabby but yeah, no branding here either
I got unlimited everything with BT openzone wifi also through retentions at Orange
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I got unlimited everything with BT openzone wifi also through retentions at Orange
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Is that where you get put through to for threatening to cancel?? Thats what i got off them after doing that
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is there an app for the desire that turns the flash into a torch???
thanks
+1 for such an app like on the HTC HD2
Not come acroos an app that utilises the flash as a torch. There is this free app, which I think may work with Android 2.1 except that it will only illuminate the screen, and not the LEDs: http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-flashlight-zAA.aspx
there is already one for the HD2 called HTC Flashlight! Normally installed already in the programs list (don't know about these new T Mobile ones in USA though)
no there isn't one that works on Android marketplace yet for the Desire but one will appear within a month so not long.
yes there is one, i dont quite remember the name of the app but it will only appear in the marketplace if you are rooted.
but root isn't available for the desire yet so there still isnt one that works!
I've found it in the market, I can't remember the name but just search for flash light and you should find it.
The description says it works on Motorola Droid but not on Nexus One, so there is a good chance that it won't work on HTC Desire either...
HTC Desire software updated statement Sam Mostyn - UK Comms 10/08/2010
Weve listened to feedback from customers on a number of points around the recent 360 Android 2.1 update and made some changes to the roll out plan.
The Android 2.2 update for Vodafone HTC Desire users will be based on the HTC open market version of the software and we will customise it to ensure our network settings are installed.For customers who have downloaded the recent 360 update for Android 2.1, we can confirm that the Android 2.2 update will remove the 360 applications and will leave the homepage and bookmarks on your current settings.Customers who want to access the 360 services will be able to do so once the Android 2.2 compatible version is available and, in the meantime, can now download apps like 360 People from the Android Marketplace. We plan to make the 360 apps available in a separate update for the HTC Desire at a later date, giving customers the choice to download it.
We will let you know when the date for delivery of the Android 2.2 update is finalised and subject to testing,we expect this to be in 7-10 days time
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Sounds like complaining actually did the job! I did not think Vodafone would budge on that.
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Yes and rightly so
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I amn't on Vodafone UK but this is good news. Installing bloatware before you get your phone is bad but ok. Installing it AFTER you get your phone and releasing it at the same time a major System update was expected so as to get as many people downloading it as possible was a bad move.
great news i think..accept when i downloaded it i went out of my way to flash the rom and get different roms installed.. now how do i go back to what it was like before lol
Well done to everyone that complained i know i did
It does say towards the end that they are going to make another update after 2.2 that has the 360 junk in it so we can choose if we want it or not... im a little confused
so the 2.2 update will clear the voda branding... then shortly after there will another update "2.2 update 1" or something like that, that will put the branding back on?
Whats the point in that, it said we'll have the choice to download it or not, but if we dont and eventually 2.3 comes out will that bypass the 2.2.1 branding update?.
because i asume having an update that you dont install, it will keep showing up eveytime i check for a software update & i'll reject it
so when 2.3 comes out it will still be there as i wouldnt have installed it
so eventually we're going to have to install it to get past it to future updates.
Or have i misunderstood the whole thing?
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Vodafone are a money making machine, one way or another they will look to put added 'value' onto all their handsets, they will just change their T&C's for new android handsets allowing branded apps etc. in future.
You can also bet that they will not be spending much time releasing updates if they are not seeing any financial return from them. Don't be surprised if the 2.2.bloat release is the last you see for the Desire.
Personally I've just jumped off the Vodafone wagon (well, for software updates anyway), they tell you anything to get you to commit to a contract, my salesperson categorically stated that OTA updates will be directly from HTC and not have any Vodafone intervention - silly me for believing that!
Now I'm happily flashing ROMS after Unrevoked and love my Desire again, only wish I had done it sooner! Gingerbread is on my Christmas wish list
Its been 10 days now anyone know/heard anything?
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They've said on their forum that it'll be late...
Orange HTC Desire Froyo Update??
C'mon Orange! At least let us know what timelines we're talking about here. If Vodafone can sort it out, why are you leaving us hanging!!?? Also - please follow Vodafone's lead and not include all your bundled 'Crapware'!! Its annoying and pointless.
whoop whoop! even this doesn't give me back the time I wasted on debranding and rooting! well, still waiting for this!
OTA froyo installed from Vodafone
Posting this using my PC WiFi tethered to my HTC Desire
The 360 update icon hasn't disappeared - though the splash screen seemed not to be the Vodafone one anymore - will need to do some further tests.
What else should I look for to show if the bloatware is gone or not?
Cheers
Just updated mine now need to test it!
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I'm a quite new user to smartphones I've got a desire but just want some general advice on how to have it setup what apps are a must have and also recently got that stupid Vodafone update.
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Regarding the Vodafone update, hopefully they'll have the FroYo release out soon for you branded guys. As for apps, it depends what you want of your phone. For me, I only use it for the odd email and FB/Twitter so I don't need a lot...others think it's a desktop replacement so need every app under the sun!
Just try what other people are using and see if you like those apps too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676109
Anyone tried it yet?
Saw there's lots of APK's out there already to install it - tried it on unrooted, latest unbranded firmware and working ok - looks different, but seems to be fairly similar...
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sour...roid+market+2.2.6&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=
I think most of the update though is for behind-the-scenes stuff - like the refund timer of 15 mins rather than 24 hr, apk size limit increased etc.
Out of interest, does anyone know how this would get rolled out normally? Does the market update itself? as you can't search for it in the market...
AFAIK, it only works on Froyo for now.
Yep....only for devices running 2.2......if only i did'nt have CyanogenMod i would have installed it.......hmmmm seems it has only a 15 minute refund window
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Yep....only for devices running 2.2......if only i did'nt have CyanogenMod i would have installed it.......hmmmm seems it has only a 15 minute refund window
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CyanogenMod is 2.2 (well 2.2.1, but I thought it would work on that too?).
Yes I tried. It works on my desire very well. Smoothly. Give us some beautiful weight.
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I read the google blog thing that it was designed and will be rolled out for all devices 1.6+
Not too sure about the big green banner along the top- looks like a bit of a waste of space to me... also I thought there were new categories for widgets and live wallpapers?
Got it on my Desire and it works great for me. I think its a great improvement. Running a stock WWE ROM here. There's more info and download links here http://www.eurodroid.com/2010/12/new-android-market-includes-support-for-tablet-displays/
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I too couldn't wait for the official roll-out. Downloaded t'd apk, works a treat. I prefer to the old market
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Would be nice if you could switch between the old and the new market
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Is the change on the update window based on your market version?
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Banner is great IMHO for the starting page but not on each app page. Wasted large banner space at the top and in large areas, fonts and padding dedicated for your review/similar sections (poor screen estate efficiency). They should shrink that all down, especially the font. Smoother UI and better in some respects but I preferred tabs much more (for sections I rarely use) as well as the fact that I can't manually stop/restart installs on this version anymore, like I was forced to do with previous versions due to recurring buggy market installs that get stuck.
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Hi ,
first excuse the grammar and spelling - i'm from norway so it might be alittle wrong.
I just wanted to ask ( alot of technically good ppl in here ) if there is a way to revert back the last update for my one x ?
i mean, i guess it is possible if i "work around" the original software but it is 3 months old so not sure i want to risk it.
(had a tp 1, tp2, hd2 before that i bought "used" so it wasnt so serious if i bricked them )
not sure what i had before - think it was 4.3 ?
I now got android 4.1.1 and sense 4+ - BUT :
i REALLY dont like the "shortcut settings" and where i have to go to adjust diffrent things - that was changed.
got more bugs -
alot more BLOATware -
the "phone keyboard" when typing sms is worse ( want to have the arrows in bottom ),
the new color scheme is "not so distinct to see" ( turquish over green when "selecting" items , new sms/phone call alert etc )
got some sync problems with win xp and outlook
the mode selector when connecting it to pc is gone ( liked the "charge, disk drive, HTC sync " )
still there is more to "put the finger on" but the basic functionalty I (and i guess alot more people too) need in a phone is
1, good call quality
2, good sms typing
3, good calendar sync with outlook
i guess you can say that i "don't need the HOX" but always liked htc and a fast phones.
But after the last update i really consider selling the one x and go back to my good old TP2
i would really apriciate some good advice here guys, and thanks for a good forum
You can re enable keyboard arrows in settings.
I like the blue.
Bloatware comes from your carrier, not HTCs fault.
You probably had 4.0.3 before the upgrade.
You can't go back to ICS.
What bugs are you speaking of?
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There is no way without unlocking bootloader.
If you are planning to sell it anyways just unlock bootloader and install an ics rom. That way you get the arrows in keyboard and all the other stuff.
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You can re enable keyboard arrows in settings.
I like the blue.
Bloatware comes from your carrier, not HTCs fault.
You probably had 4.0.3 before the upgrade.
You can't go back to ICS.
What bugs are you speaking of?
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thank you - i found the arrow settings, was so "angry" i guess i didn't see straight
the bloatware i talk bout ( maybe i misunderstood the term bloatware ) but example is alot more "integrated" stuff like "flickr, facebook, dropbox, etc - google play music ( still have the old "music" though" but they added play music ) stuff like that.
My carrier doesnt add anything specific from them.
i guess you are right - 4.0.3 sounds familiar
bugs : wallpaper on home screen tends to disappear when i lock the screen and press power button to get it on ,
hard to explain the sync bug- i will try to get a better "overview on it" .
thank you for help