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Some questions about Desire

Sorry for posting this please delete or relocate if this thread is in wrong location or breaks the rule.
I just bought Desire. The seller said it was AMOLED version but I think it's SLCD as there seems to have light at the edge and on the box doesn't say anything about AMOLED. Doesn't matter, it is not important.
But, hope someone can help me with these:
1- This unit is bought in Malaysia under original SiS warranty. I know rooting it will void the warranty, what I want to know is can I unroot the phone to its original condition later before I send it for warranty? If yes then where can I read the guide to do this and the method?
2- As I planning to root the phone, does AMOLED or SLCD makes a difference?
3- What is the preferred memory card capacity and speed? I mean, most people said 8gb/16gb class 10 is good but is it necesssary?
Thank you

2- yes! People bricked their phone due to having and slcd version! Check your hboot turn the phone off. Once everything is off press and hold volume down and tap power... wait youll see a menu 2nd line should say. Hboot something like 0.80 etc. Theres some useful threads in the dev section
Cant renenber the number) for me it never made a differance.. class 4 8gb was good enough for me never had to wait fot it load or anything
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

HBOOT/SLCD is irrelevent as once unrEVOked 3.2.x has been released you can root it with one program...as for going back to stock/unroot yo'll need to see if there's an RUU file of the ROM your Desire comes with.
To check what you're using at the moment (or when the phone arrives) go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post the information here. We can then advise

Firmware version:
2.1-update1 (soon to be Froyo )
Baseband version:
32.41.00.32U_4.08.00.09
Kernel version:
2.6.29-b7e82785
[email protected] #1
Build number:
1.19.707.7 CL171460 release-keys
Software number:
1.19.707.7
Browser version:
Webkit 3.1
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BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.83.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-4.08.00.09
Jun 10 2010, 12:12:05
Thanks for the help guys

Right, it seems you've got the Asian ROM, and there's a FroYo ROM available...
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_143921_signed.exe
That should work (if it asks for logins, username/password is shipped)

EddyOS said:
Right, it seems you've got the Asian ROM, and there's a FroYo ROM available...
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_143921_signed.exe
That should work (if it asks for logins, username/password is shipped)
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Thanks for the link. Am I just need to flash this ROM or should I follow the step as stated in the wiki?
So, before I flash my phone, just want to be sure again, how can I save a backup of my current ROM or where can I find a stock ROM in case I needed it later?
I still have 2 years warranty, so my understanding is that if I ever want to claim my warranty, I need to unroot the phone back to stock ROM before sending it over. Correct?
So, rooting the phone is not a problem for warranty right?
Thanks.

No the one Eddy is linking is the original rom. Just the froyo(2.2) version.
If you want to root you should look for a topic on it in the development section.
Btw. I believe the 0.83 hboot means you have got slcd screen please read on for faq about rooting slcd:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749551&highlight=lcd

mortenmhp said:
No the one Eddy is linking is the original rom. Just the froyo(2.2) version.
If you want to root you should look for a topic on it in the development section.
Btw. I believe the 0.83 hboot means you have got slcd screen please read on for faq about rooting slcd:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749551&highlight=lcd
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Thanks. I have the guide bookmarked earlier and have read it through
I do have my preferred ROM for rooting. But, just want to be confirm that I can still unroot my phone after rooting. right?

One more thing, can someone point me where I can find stock ROM 2.1 Eclair SEA?
Thanks.

How do I un-root and get back to bone stock? incredible

I have Android version 2.2, Baseband version 2.05.00.06.11, Kernel version 2.6.32.17-g9a2fc16 [email protected] #1, Build number 20101014. Is it safe to use just any old RUU to roll back to something like 2.2 or does the baseband and kernel version matter when doing something like that? I have 2.2 and my wife has 2.1 update 1. I would like to get us both to 2.2 stock and then root it from there, rather than a custom mod. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Just make sure you are in S-ON when flashing the RUU and do not have the 09.01 radio installed.

Be very careful and make sure you have the correct RUU or you will only boot into fast boot I did it my self then re rooted.

its really not necessary. every build so far has a rooted version posted here with nothing else changed. not a big deal either way i guess... just wondering why you want to make it harder then it needs to be.

this is a get back to stock thread its in general dinc forum, i cant post links but u can find it. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786436

Thread moved to Q&A.

[Q] Boot loader after OTA

Hello,
Am looking to get into the bootloader by pressing the Power and Vol - buttons at boot time (fast boot disabled)...
This used to work as I do remember trying it once by curiosity.
Now it does not work anymore. The only thing that changed was the OTA received a few days ago.
adb reboot bootloader still works.
The reason I need this is that I am considering a custom ROM and need to make sure I can access the bootloader to minimize the risks of bricking in case something goes wrong.
Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.
Android version
2.2
Baseband version
12.28e.60.14fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version
2.6.32.21-g88454e0
htc-kernel(at)and18-2 #1
Thu Jan 13 00:25:0s CST 2011
Build number
1.83.415.4 CL327244 release-keys
Software number
1.83.415.4
Browser version
WebKit 3.1
Thanks!

hedgehog said:
Hello,
Am looking to get into the bootloader by pressing the Power and Vol - buttons at boot time (fast boot disabled)...
This used to work as I do remember trying it once by curiosity.
Now it does not work anymore. The only thing that changed was the OTA received a few days ago.
adb reboot bootloader still works.
The reason I need this is that I am considering a custom ROM and need to make sure I can access the bootloader to minimize the risks of bricking in case something goes wrong.
Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.
Android version
2.2
Baseband version
12.28e.60.14fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version
2.6.32.21-g88454e0
htc-kernel(at)and18-2 #1
Thu Jan 13 00:25:0s CST 2011
Build number
1.83.415.4 CL327244 release-keys
Software number
1.83.415.4
Browser version
WebKit 3.1
Thanks!
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if you've done the OTA, your bootloader has been modified, do not worry though as when you downgrade, you do know 1.83.415.4 is not rootable right?, you'll be back with the original bootloader and everything should work fine

Thanks for the reply,
Actually I got the phone while on a business trip. And got the update while I was still on the trip. Did not have the time to read about anything till I got back home.
First time with an HTC Android and first time running stock ROM for this long... always assumed it would be as easy to tamper with as my poor old Galaxy S...
As long as you say I can downgrade, I am happy...
Will start researching...

[Q] Where to find my original rom?

hi,
i'm new to this forum and only heard the best about it!
now before i root my desire and flash a custom rom, i want to make sure i can undo it in case of warranty...
so i'm searching for a RUU or just an original rom which i need to/can flash my desire with to get my warranty back.
can you help me?
i have bought my desire in 01.2011 in austria with A1 branding (it's similar to vodafone in germany)
now here is my software-information:
android-version: 2.2
baseband-version: 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
kernel-version: 2.6.32.15-g2633d94
[email protected] #1
build-nummer: 2.33.163.1 CL277878 release-keys
software-nummer: 2.33.163.1
browser-version: WebKit 3.1
i have already searched for it and took a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
but i don't know if there was a rom which fits my desire..
greetz, Tom

TomTomGo! said:
hi,
i'm new to this forum and only heard the best about it!
now before i root my desire and flash a custom rom, i want to make sure i can undo it in case of warranty...
so i'm searching for a RUU or just an original rom which i need to/can flash my desire with to get my warranty back.
can you help me?
i have bought my desire in 01.2011 in austria with A1 branding (it's similar to vodafone in germany)
now here is my software-information:
android-version: 2.2
baseband-version: 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
kernel-version: 2.6.32.15-g2633d94
[email protected] #1
build-nummer: 2.33.163.1 CL277878 release-keys
software-nummer: 2.33.163.1
browser-version: WebKit 3.1
i have already searched for it and took a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
but i don't know if there was a rom which fits my desire..
greetz, Tom
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best bet is to just do a Nandroid backup and then restore it if needs be ... ?

wilbur-force said:
best bet is to just do a Nandroid backup and then restore it if needs be ... ?
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When you succesfully use REVOLUTIONARY to S-Off your phone, it will install clockworck mod recovery. When you have done that, you can then turn off your phone and enter Recovery mode by holdingg Vol - while pressing power on, then from there you can make a back-up of your phones ROM in its current state.
I was new to this too, it is quite daunting but after you've experienced your new ROM and have an idea of what you are doing you'll be very pleased with the improvements and new features you can get. Im using supernova Xtreme with Data2SD and its running smooth as silk with zero issues what so ever. I'd recommend you have a look at Revolutionary on the website(just google android revolutionary) and see there simple guide on rooting. Its a absolute breeze to use there software, had mine S-Off'ed in about 2 minutes.

thanks for your advice!
if i have any questions left, i will post again..
greetz Tom

But restoring a nandroid won't take your warranty back, because your phone will be rooted still.
Take a look in an Austrian Android forum if your RUU is not in XDA.

blackhawk_LA said:
But restoring a nandroid won't take your warranty back, because your phone will be rooted still.
Take a look in an Austrian Android forum if your RUU is not in XDA.
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that's what i was thinking about too...
i have used revolutionary now, so i could make a recovery BUT my desire is still not rooted i have only another recovery software (?)
so now i don't know: does my warranty still exist or not?

Mmmm I don't know the revolurionary method, but I think that if you have a custom recovery, you have to be root.
Evenwhen if you are not root, if you changed something from the original Software, probably you don't have any warranty now.
But it would be very strange that there's no RUU for you. If that is the case, if sometime you need your warranty, you can try to push an Official HTC RUU (the debranded one) and probably you'll have no problems. The technical assistence doesn't always look very deeply if you have done something to the software.

ok, thanks for your statement

Hi, i have just flashed a custom rom onto my HTC desire, but looks like the installation has not gone through fine, the phone tries to boot up but shows the same boot screen over and over with a screeching noice. I have flashed my phone with the following ROM:
LeeDrOiD_HD_V3.3.3_GB-Port-R5-A2SD. I now want to go back to my native ROM and am concerned if my phone is bricked. Can you please guide me through this.
Many thanks,
Srivats.

srivats said:
Hi, i have just flashed a custom rom onto my HTC desire, but looks like the installation has not gone through fine, the phone tries to boot up but shows the same boot screen over and over with a screeching noice. I have flashed my phone with the following ROM:
LeeDrOiD_HD_V3.3.3_GB-Port-R5-A2SD. I now want to go back to my native ROM and am concerned if my phone is bricked. Can you please guide me through this.
Many thanks,
Srivats.
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sure it doesn't work?
i have flashed the same rom as you.. the screeching noise could be the standard leedroid startup sound.. at first boot, it takes some minutes did you try just waiting about 15-20 minutes without doing anything? maybe it would boot correctly...
if not, i hope you've done a nandroid backup before flashing?
you should be able to flash the backup in recovery-mode..
greetz

[Q]Am I stuck at a dead end?

I'm noob
Hi everybody,
I'm a noob at doing things with phones and know what hardly most of the things going here are, phrases and software, flashing this, hacking that, etc. and just really need some help..
I'm on an HTC Desire and I really want to root my phone so I can get Runnymede AIO but I'm stuck at a dead end and can't even root my phone..
Software Information:
Android Version = 2.3.3
Baseband version = 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Kernel version = 2.6.35.10-g3f43272
[email protected] #1
Tue Jun 14 21:11:23 CST 2011
Build number = 3.14.405.1 CL96875 release-keys
Software number = 3.14.405.1
Browser version = WebKit/533.1
I have tried unrevoked but it says it can't get root, firmware is too new. I've also tried downloading a stock HTC ROM from XDA for the Bravo RUU called:
RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865
But it gets so far as making my mobile restart etc. and get to a screen saying just "htc" in silver letters, and then stops working, my phone reboots and goes back to normal.
I'm really stuck and don't know what to do and I don't want to be stuck on android 2.3
Please can anybody help me? :\

MrElve said:
I'm noob
Hi everybody,
I'm a noob at doing things with phones and know what hardly most of the things going here are, phrases and software, flashing this, hacking that, etc. and just really need some help..
I'm on an HTC Desire and I really want to root my phone so I can get Runnymede AIO but I'm stuck at a dead end and can't even root my phone..
Software Information:
Android Version = 2.3.3
Baseband version = 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Kernel version = 2.6.35.10-g3f43272
[email protected] #1
Tue Jun 14 21:11:23 CST 2011
Build number = 3.14.405.1 CL96875 release-keys
Software number = 3.14.405.1
Browser version = WebKit/533.1
I have tried unrevoked but it says it can't get root, firmware is too new. I've also tried downloading a stock HTC ROM from XDA for the Bravo RUU called:
RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865
But it gets so far as making my mobile restart etc. and get to a screen saying just "htc" in silver letters, and then stops working, my phone reboots and goes back to normal.
I'm really stuck and don't know what to do and I don't want to be stuck on android 2.3
Please can anybody help me? :\
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have you looked here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
also there is a software called unlock root , that claims to root alot of android mobiles, so you may want to give it a go.
also there is the z4root app (apk) that you can install on your mobile and try to root using.
** the last thing (maybe it will help)
the Hts Desire is now listed at the htcDev website
that can be bootloader-unlocked (officially).
so this step may be a help in a way or another?!
good luck
good luck.

DON'T USE Htc official unlocker ( it will lock you on stock hboot-it is not like alpharev/revolutionary)
Use revolutionary please read this carefully
Do NOT downgrade under 2.x as we don't know what screen you have

Here you can find another guide, how to do it using revolutionary:
theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/how-to-gain-s-off-flash-a-custom-recovery-and-root-your-android-phone-using-the-revolutionary-method/
good luck

@OP
apologies for the confusion, but you're going to have to ignore virtually everything that stinger1 has posted...
that guide he linked to is unfortunately outdated. unrevoked will not work on 2.3.3
those apps probably don't work
the official method works, but is limiting and ultimately pointless when there are better ways
'revolutionary' is the only method that will work on 2.3.3
use this guide
read all the instructions, several times.
don't worry, we were all noobs. slow down, read, read again, try and understand what you're doing before you do it.
and search.

Thank you to both of you, This worked! Thank you so much!