New to me HTC Wildfire (buzz) - Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Well I scored a HTC wildfire Buzz and it's locked to T Mobile.
What should I do with this thing?!!
EG:-
How to unlock?
How to update to something a bit faster than android 2.2.1?
I need a step by step blow by blow way to update this and make it fly...LOL
Cheers
SC

Have a look at this guide which will help you to install Android 4.0.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955842

these guides might help to root your phone, but not sure that rooting will remove sim-lock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159&page=13

How do I backup the existing ROM?
I have searched through the forum and their is no definite answer.
Thanks
SC

heyskull said:
How do I backup the existing ROM?
I have searched through the forum and their is no definite answer.
Thanks
SC
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If you're rooted you could use clockworkmod recovery to backup your current ROM.
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I'm very new to this device.
How do I root it?
I have installed clockworkmod.
Thanks loads
SC
lakshan_456 said:
If you're rooted you could use clockworkmod recovery to backup your current ROM.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2
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heyskull said:
I'm very new to this device.
How do I root it?
I have installed clockworkmod.
Thanks loads
SC
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Please follow the above guides. I believe they are the simplest guides there is on rooting wildfire, and do read and understand everything before attempting to root.
If you have a question, please first try searching it in the wildfire forums, you are likely to find your answers that way.
Cheers
P.S. - wait, if you are not rooted, how do you have clockworkmod? CWM isn't an application.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2

I said I had clockworkmod, I didn't say it worked! and it doesn't without it being rooted.
So before I update I want to backup all the original ROM.
Also if I update will this unlock the device to any network as I have had other windows phones that did?
I just don't want to brick it!!!!
Cheers
SC
lakshan_456 said:
Please follow the above guides. I believe they are the simplest guides there is on rooting wildfire, and do read and understand everything before attempting to root.
If you have a question, please first try searching it in the wildfire forums, you are likely to find your answers that way.
Cheers
P.S. - wait, if you are not rooted, how do you have clockworkmod? CWM isn't an application.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2
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heyskull said:
I said I had clockworkmod, I didn't say it worked! and it doesn't without it being rooted.
So before I update I want to backup all the original ROM.
Also if I update will this unlock the device to any network as I have had other windows phones that did?
I just don't want to brick it!!!!
Cheers
SC
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okay,I will try to be clear as possible, follow the given guide to root your phone, I used that guide to root mine, and was successful at the first try. so, if you follow that guide word to word, there should be no problems. you'll be rooted within 10 minutes.
while rooting you'll have to reset your phone,so contacts and mssgs will be lost. also keep a backup of your SDcard.
this process will also install clockworkmod recovery, so after rooting you'll be able to backup your current ROM using CWM. after that you can flash any ROM you like.
as for simlock I'm not quite sure rooting will simunlock your phone. there is a thread about this,so please read that.
I hope this answers all your questions, if not, at least some. good luck..!
I will post the link to the guide again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159
the thread on simlock,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448972

gerope The linj to Android 4.0.4 doesn't work properly!!
Has anyone got this working?
SC

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[Q] For most of you an extremely simple question.

I have updated my Desire with all official updates of HTC to date. I heard that if you do that with a Wildfire (that I also own and have done the same with) you loose the ability to root it. Is that also the case with a Desire?
Quick answer, no
Thanks. I'll root it this weekend with that with that Ubuntu Live CD method. Any tips before I start?
Just to make sure you understand everything about what you're doing before you do it.
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sammy.blazer said:
Thanks. I'll root it this weekend with that with that Ubuntu Live CD method. Any tips before I start?
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Don't have to use a LiveCD - just get unrEVOked for Windows and use that
Well I know I have to root. (using that live-cd or unrevoked)
S-Off is not needed. (from what I have figured out.)
I follow the idiot guide of the starburst rom here. >>> starburstrom.wordpress.com/category/installation
I have a sim-locked phone but I'm not replacing the sim anyway.
Missed something?
So long as you have a custom recovery at the end of it you're good to go!
EddyOS said:
So long as you have a custom recovery at the end of it you're good to go!
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A custom recovery?
And do I need to leave the SIM in or out of the phone?
custom recovery will be installed by unrevoked. just follow onscreen instructions with unrevoked.

Help downgrade

Hi I'm on a unlocked unbranded desire hd I'm trying to do the first step of downgrading from 2.3 to 2.2 so can flash custom Rom. Having no luck the cmd in the tutorial worked once then not again to get root . I reboot try to flash the zip but says tat I can't flash image . Any ideas people ?
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first of all i´d advice you that tool, i really love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180639
just make a goldcard, use downgrade, everything is being done by the tool while downgrading, after it root it, s-off, eng s-off additionally and install recovery. after that you should be able to flash a costumrom
I really couldn't understand what you really are facing and what help you want, however i can tell you the following:
-Make sure you have installed all HTC drivers as required
-Make sure you have installed latest HTC sync
-Make sure you have debugging mode enabled
-Read read read! Read another guide if you need to! Read comments because they have valuable info!
Good luck man!
chrisully said:
Hi I'm on a unlocked unbranded desire hd I'm trying to do the first step of downgrading from 2.3 to 2.2 so can flash custom Rom. Having no luck the cmd in the tutorial worked once then not again to get root . I reboot try to flash the zip but says tat I can't flash image . Any ideas people ?
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Can you at least link the downgrade guide you are using so people can have an idea what is going wrong...
You can you ATTN1's ace hack V12.3 also. Sorry l don't have link, but you shouldn't have any problems locating it.
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naailalzuhir said:
Can you at least link the downgrade guide you are using so people can have an idea what is going wrong...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
cheers i get to boootloder sd checking .... loading... no image .... loading pd98diag.nbh .....no image or wrong image
ohh its flashing now yey cheers guys for help
L-ViZ said:
first of all i´d advice you that tool, i really love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180639
just make a goldcard, use downgrade, everything is being done by the tool while downgrading, after it root it, s-off, eng s-off additionally and install recovery. after that you should be able to flash a costumrom
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Hi it their a guide to using this tool i downgraded to 2.2 now just want to read up on what to do rather than risk bricking my dhd, also i think the trouble before was fast boot was enabled ta .. chris
follow this: http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0 it really works

Looking to root friends desire - unrevoked...

Hi, i've been looking around to help my friend with his new desire,
I would like to see if this works, according to my research...
If I ran the phone through unrevoked, would this root the phone?
And in turn, let us install rom manager + clockwork mod?
I don't have much experience around here as I am still looking about rooting my nexus
Hope you can help
Details needed.
Bootloader info, phone info...
Sent from my customized HTC Desire using TTP
I'm gonna have to ask about the bootloader info, but it is currently running stock (latest) which I think is 2.2?
EDIT: How do you get into the bootloader? Is it power+ volume down?
Yes.
TouchPaled from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
If its running 2.2, chances are very high that you can root it with unrevoked. Make sure the hBOOT version is 0.93.xxxx
Sent from my HTC Original Desire using Tapatalk
If its the same as mine, yes unrevoked will do. However, i was having issues with CwM before so now im using amon ra recovery.just a heads up
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Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
Warmo161 said:
Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
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use google and find out.... or just follow one of the many noob guides
A noob guide would of answered all of your questions
Warmo161 said:
Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
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It will work. As long as the drivers required are properly installed. And you don't need s-off unless you are planning to change the boot partitions (eg. Change from Stock hBOOT to CM7r2 hBOOT to get more space for apps)
Sent from my HTC Original Desire using Tapatalk
If your still not 100% sure I don't think you should even try rooting your friends phone. You'll need the htc usb drivers installed on pc, make sure the htc sync apps is not installed.
Use unrevoked to root and install cwm recovery, from there you can install any of the great roms.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
Please read the rooting faq in my signature. There's also a guide there which incorporates pre requisite information which (for some unknown reason) is missing from most other guides.
But read the faq too. It's not about blindly following steps. It's about understanding the process and what you are doing.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

[Q] One X root - Advice please

I have received an upgrade from my network - Three UK - htc One X
I rooted my unlocked Evo 3D previously, but reading into One X root, I'm finding conflicting information and no straight forward solutions. I have had 2 software updates already - 4.0.4 now. Sense 4.1
Does it matter that I have these updates and that the phone came from the carrier?
Anyone know the best way to get it rooted, so that I can backup the stock Rom before choosing a custom?
Thanks
Altermatik83
UK
Please explain what you want ? Are on complete stock and want to update or are you on a custom rom and want to update ?
And is there still an update available or did you update it to the latest 4.0.4 sense 4.1 ?
I'm a little confused reading your text !
Update 4.0.4 comes with sense 4.1 this is one update not 2 separate updates !
Please give the proper info so i can help you with this
If you want to root you must unlock via HTC dev first . And second there are devs that has made it easy for you .there's apps in the dev section that will do it all for you here's one i found for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604439 and once you install your recovery you would want to make a back up of your stock Rom
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MarcelHofs said:
Please explain what you want ? Are on complete stock and want to update or are you on a custom rom and want to update ?
And is there still an update available or did you update it to the latest 4.0.4 sense 4.1 ?
I'm a little confused reading your text !
Update 4.0.4 comes with sense 4.1 this is one update not 2 separate updates !
Please give the proper info so i can help you with this
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Hi
It is stock, just thought I'd mention that it updated to 4.0.4 recently. Wasn't sure if it would affect the rooting process.
jslim38 said:
If you want to root you must unlock via HTC dev first . And second there are devs that has made it easy for you .there's apps in the dev section that will do it all for you here's one i found for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604439 and once you install your recovery you would want to make a back up of your stock Rom
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Hi
Thanks for the reply. Do you have to go the HTCdev route with this? I don't mind doing it a harder way, just the best way. I'm guessing it doesnt matter that the phone is locked to a carrier.
Altermatik83 said:
Hi
It is stock, just thought I'd mention that it updated to 4.0.4 recently. Wasn't sure if it would affect the rooting process.
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You can still root it following the rooting instructions, there are even video guides for it. It is something everyone can successfully do
If you use that app that I recommended in the previous post HTC dev is built in the app
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Altermatik83 said:
Hi
It is stock, just thought I'd mention that it updated to 4.0.4 recently. Wasn't sure if it would affect the rooting process.
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No problem at all, and after the install of the cwm recovery please make a backup of your rom...
And read in on flashing boot.img files with fastboot commands, very important to know and learn how to use them !
MarcelHofs said:
No problem at all, and after the install of the cwm recovery please make a backup of your rom...
And read in on flashing boot.img files with fastboot commands, very important to know and learn how to use them !
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All done and rooted! Only, bootloader says S-ON... but Super user is installed. Nandroid backing up as I write this.
Now, I guess I'll be looking at Roms now, I enjoyed Leedroid on my previous (EVO 3D). Any thoughs on this?
Altermatik83 said:
All done and rooted! Only, bootloader says S-ON... but Super user is installed. Nandroid backing up as I write this.
Now, I guess I'll be looking at Roms now, I enjoyed Leedroid on my previous (EVO 3D). Any thoughs on this?
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S-on is normal ! We don't have s-off yet that's why you have to flash the boot.img file with fastboot commands !!!
Well i don't want to sound as a fanboy but i'm with team venom from the beginning (team pokemon in the beginning) it has some really nice features and customizing stuff !!!
If you need any help you can always PM me ! :thumbup:

[Q] how increase the limited internal space for apps in HTC desire

Hi everyone,
I have got unlocked HTC desire which has very limited internal space for applications. what should i do to increase the space for apps? Can i simply get more space by rooting htc desire and installing custom ROMs? do i need anything else beside rooting for installation process of custom ROMS
Thanks in advance
are u on stock rom or on custom? if you are on stock then i am not sure if you can but install a custom rom with a2sd/int2ext/d2sd or whatever script suits u best. i use a2sd wirh app and dalvik on sd, appdata on nand
It's time you rooted your phone, got rid of the bloatware OR better still go for a custom ROM. Of the several ROMs I have tried over the last few years, I can instantly remember Supernova (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045824) and ROMs from LeeDroid, Mildwild. Follow some of these threads and it will give you step by step instructions. All the best.
Thanks for reply. I am using stock Roms with 2.2 firmware. My phone is unlocked but is not rooted and also S-on . Would i have to S lock off in order to install custom ROMS or i can install custom ROMs just after rooting with S-on
Best to s off aswell
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ggaabbe said:
are u on stock rom or on custom? if you are on stock then i am not sure if you can but install a custom rom with a2sd/int2ext/d2sd or whatever script suits u best. i use a2sd wirh app and dalvik on sd, appdata on nand
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Is a2sd same as apps2 sd? is istalling custom ROMs easy process as never done it. I dont even understand the technical terms like boot loader , hboot, fastboot, S-on/off
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Rajaasim1980 said:
Hi everyone,
I have got unlocked HTC desire which has very limited internal space for applications. what should i do to increase the space for apps? Can i simply get more space by rooting htc desire and installing custom ROMs? do i need anything else beside rooting for installation process of custom ROMS
Thanks in advance
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the above replies are correct, though i recommend you start with guides...
read the slowly and several times. they are designed to be used for anyone, even if you have no prior experience with rooting. you will also most likely to need to partition your sd card using gparted or 4ext recovery to make more space for apps, also covered in the guides.
then get in the habit of reading and searching...the answers to your queries have almost certainly already been answered...that way you learn faster...same goes for most things in life too
sarbashrestha said:
It's time you rooted your phone, got rid of the bloatware OR better still go for a custom ROM. Of the several ROMs I have tried over the last few years, I can instantly remember Supernova (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045824) and ROMs from LeeDroid, Mildwild. Follow some of these threads and it will give you step by step instructions. All the best.
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What is bloatware..sorry i am noob..i will go for these instructions but they dont explain step by step and use some terms as if everone is expert of this technical developer language
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Bloatware are the apps preinstalled on ur stock rom
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sywats said:
Best to s off aswell
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So its must to S-off in order to install custom roms?
i think rooting is easy than doing S-off. Can u tell how to do it ?
Rajaasim1980 said:
What is bloatware..sorry i am noob..i will go for these instructions but they dont explain step by step and use some terms as if everone is expert of this technical developer language
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we were all noobs...like i said the guides are meant for complete novices. don't expect to understand everything straight away.
there is no way you've read them in the short time i've posted
take your time...
Rajaasim1980 said:
So its must to S-off in order to install custom roms?
i think rooting is easy than doing S-off. Can u tell how to do it ?
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you don't have to s-off, but it is much more advantageous, so do it. the guides will tell you how to do it, just like it did for all the noobs...
if you want go through with this, you will have to be prepared to read and learn, and eventually do it yourself. it may seem scary, but we all had to do it at some point. (if you don't understand terminology, or get an error message along the way, you won't even need to post or open another thread, search it here or in google (for instance), someone else will have had the same issue...)
S-off
Rajaasim1980 said:
So its must to S-off in order to install custom roms?
i think rooting is easy than doing S-off. Can u tell how to do it ?
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To s-off you will need to use revolutionary here is a guide on it: http :// androidforums . com / desire-all-things-root / 439627-guide-s-off-root-htc-desire-revolutionary-windows-published-4th-november-2011-a . html
I would install recovery CWM 5.0.2.0 from http : // download2 . clockworkmod . com / recoveries / recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-bravo.img
(remove all spaces in links)
Thanks guys. I appreciate that you guys spend your time in helping others. yea i need to learn and searched because its terminology which make me confuse . I also own galaxy s i9000 which has plenty of space for apps and its also easy to root or install custom roms in galaxy s i9000 as all you need is rooting package and odion..never had to go through this S-On/off things and boat loader stuff

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