Hey guys,
im a new member and I got not so much experience with my HTC Desire HD.
The skin / Theme of this mobile phone looks boring so I want a new skin, but I dont know how i can install it. I already read the tutorials, but there are so much strange words and programms I never heard from.
Can anyone help me please :S
Do i need a flash?
Without rooting, you could search the market for sense 2.1 skins - some are free. (Or use the default HTC Skins) and go to Personalise>Skins>[Skin]. You could also get some skins on XDA (However most are for sense 3.0/3.5. Look for a sense 2.1 skin - not a theme)
With rooting, you could flash a themed ROM such as coredroid, or flash a theme pack such as blue glass. There's quite a few guides here on how to root pretty much any desire hd version (Go to "settings>about phone>software info" to check). They shouldn't be that difficult to understand.
Thanks for your help
umm I got version 2.3.3 can i put the free 2.1 skins on it??
I read the guides, but I am scared whether it could danger my HTC.
Can flashing be dangerous?
Thanks
You must read posts more carefully:
314 said there were skins for Sense 2.1,not for Android version 2.3.3. you said.
Now,in every thread you have detailed guides how to flash.Flashing can be dangerous,but do a backup and you're fine.You need a rooted phone and the Clockworkmod Recovery,then flashing is easy.All you have to do is to put your phone in Recovery mode and flash zip from sd card.
thanks again for the quick replies
whats the different between sense 2.2 and android 2.3. Are there some skins for android 2.3?
I will try it in in a few days. I hope it will work.
You must know this first:
ANDROID is an OS for smartphones,and SENSE is a user interface on HTC devices.
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Hey guys,
Right now I have an HTC Legend I bought through my cell operator.
Of-course it's sim locked and it's running Eclair 2.1.
The full software information:
Firmware version: 2.1-update 1
Baseband version: 47.39.35.09U_7.08.35.21
Kernel version:2.6.29-639577ca
[email protected]#1
Build number:2.05.461.52 CL218650 release-keys
Software number: 2.05.461.52
I decided it's a time for a rooting and putting some rom on it...
What I'm trying to find first is the ROM that all the rooting stuff will worth it.
The characteristics of ROM I'm looking for:
1) The most stable ROM (don't want to see any unexpected reboots or freezing).
2)Fully functional Legend(GPS working, WIFI, 3G, SMS, Calls, Camera and etc.)
3)Improved WIFI signal (better than I have now ).
4)Fast performance without any lagging and freezing(faster than eclair 2.1).
5)Stable ability of moving and saving applications on SD card.
6)The most battery saving ROM (ROM with best battery power management).
7)As much as less pre-installed not needed software.
-I've seen that some ROMS require changing KERNEL, I'm a newbie in this stuff so any "android expression guide" will be welcomed.
Any suggestion and advice will be welcomed.
Also would like to know where can I find a complete guide for rooting my phone, with all the required steps (don't want to brick my phone beacuse someone forgot to mention what is the next step).
Appreciate your help my friends.
p.s.
If I ask my cell operator to unlock my phone to sim free, will I still need to use Gold-Card for rooting?
Hi..
First of all.. This question should have been asked in the General forum..
Second.. What you need is not a rooted phone.. Just an update for 2.2 (FroYo) should be available for your phone by now.
If you somehow decide to root I would recommend
[ROM] B 0.5 (based on stock HTC FroYo WWE 3.15.405.3) by BlaY0
If you want to keep the look and feel of HTC..
or
[ROM] CyanogenMod 6.1 by Ali Ba
if you want the look and feel of what Android was all about in the first place..
You can start from this discussion:
[REF] ALL ROMS | ROOTING | FAQ's | STICKIES | POSTING RULES - Read before posting
although it is not updated
whitetigerdk said:
Hi..
First of all.. This question should have been asked in the General forum..
Second.. What you need is not a rooted phone.. Just an update for 2.2 (FroYo) should be available for your phone by now.
If you somehow decide to root I would recommend
[ROM] B 0.5 (based on stock HTC FroYo WWE 3.15.405.3) by BlaY0
If you want to keep the look and feel of HTC..
or
[ROM] CyanogenMod 6.1 by Ali Ba
if you want the look and feel of what Android was all about in the first place..
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The thing is, my cell operator not going to release froyo 2.2 for legend, so I have no option but to root.
Unless there is some way to install RUU version without rooting????
I' m sorry for posting in wrong forum,if administrator can move this thread to appropriate one I'll be be glad.
still haven't understand if i'll need a gold card if i ask my cell operator to open my Legend to sim free...
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You will need a goldcard to root regardless of whether or not the phone is sim unlocked. However, if you want to flash a RUU update all you will need is a goldcard, no need to root your phone. If you do decide to root, I would recommend either of the two ROMs already mentioned above.
thanks a lot my friend, not gonna root right now i think but do want to install official froyo 2.2.
where can i find the lastest ruu file? and also a full guide how to do it right without damage to phone....
will the official froyo update will provide all i've mentioned?
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unzi200888 said:
where can i find the lastest ruu file? and also a full guide how to do it right without damage to phone....
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Why don't you google "legend root howto" or search the forum? "legend root"?
If that's a serious question, PLEASE don't root! You won't be happy without reading A LOT and using google!
but i decided not to root but just flash ruu froyo, the official froyo for legend...
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Yes, but you have to create a Goldcard, thats explained in the rooting howto's, then pick any RUU, you can update it via OTA!
ok my friend, appreciate you help... but what ota means?
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unzi200888 said:
ok my friend, appreciate you help... but what ota means?
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google "what means ota"
Hey guys,
Been looking for an android 1.6 rom for a Sprint Hero looked through the forums but couldn't find any with links that work.
I'm just looking for an RUU thats 1.6 since the 2.1 rom doesn't work well on it.
I'm not looking for a rom that I need to root for, this is for a friend so the easiest and least risky way of going back to 1.6 or another better than 2.1 rom.
I hope I didn't miss this in the forums because I don't want to waste your time, just been trying to get this issue fixed for a while.
Vanquished said:
Hey guys,
Been looking for an android 1.6 rom for a Sprint Hero looked through the forums but couldn't find any with links that work.
I'm just looking for an RUU thats 1.6 since the 2.1 rom doesn't work well on it.
I'm not looking for a rom that I need to root for, this is for a friend so the easiest and least risky way of going back to 1.6 or another better than 2.1 rom.
I hope I didn't miss this in the forums because I don't want to waste your time, just been trying to get this issue fixed for a while.
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Roms are for rooted phones only You need rom manager, superuser, and a recovery as well.
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I guess I'm looking for an RUU then, I know you can install different versions of the actual OS without doing anything special, done it many times before. I'm just looking for Android 1.6 from Sprint, not a custom one because that requires rooting it.
-Thanks
It had 1.5 originally, then went to 2.1. that's why yer having trouble finding 1.6.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=608434
hope that helps. I think it's a rootable 1.56.
Thanks! I downloaded it and will try and install if probably later today! With that ROM do I simply have to click ARU Wizard for the RUU (like the RUUs from HTC) or will I have to use other files in the folder?
Thanks again by the way.
No problem. I hope its what you were looking for.
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My friend cant get the 2.1 skins to work on her Incredible S after the latest OTA upgrade... they worked before the upgrade...?
I got a Desire, and got the skins from the Desire forum inhere.
we have tried to uninstall them, and reinstall them, but that didnt help.
Does anybody have a good idea?
Thx in advance.
That's because the skins are not compatible with 2.3, so forget about them or wait for an update.
Furthermore what is the skin for? Sense rom or vanilla rom? More details can be very helpfull
did she redownload them? she has to redownload them in the HTC hub on the phone.
There should be two sets when you look through the skins on HTC hub. Pick one and download it.
timbo007up said:
That's because the skins are not compatible with 2.3, so forget about them or wait for an update.
Furthermore what is the skin for? Sense rom or vanilla rom? More details can be very helpfull
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Its skins/themes for sence 2.1. And she had the 2.3 android from the very beginning,
so did I (on my desire) but after she had an OTA they dont work.
thevuman said:
did she redownload them? she has to redownload them in the HTC hub on the phone.
There should be two sets when you look through the skins on HTC hub. Pick one and download it.
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They where downloaded from within this forum, (as apk from the desire forum), so nothing to do with HTC hub.
Could any of U try one or a few of them, just to comfirm that it isnt just her phone
that is the problem? Its 38 themes/skins to sence 2.1 and they do still work with custom 2.3.3 ROMs.
Download link here... : http://www.sendspace.com/file/jnyoc7
Thx in advance
I found skins to Incredible s, so problem solved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122229
hi guys
Im usin HTC Incredible S
My usb port is back on...im on situation to claim warranty so i need to get s-on and unroot it and to get Stock rom
Stock RUU is available from the development section. Flash that and ull be back to S_ON.
Sorry. Is ur USB port broken, cos this may be a problem if trying to install a stock RUU if u havnt already!
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
hi vader XI
my usb port works randomly i hav to keep on press them on upward direction
thnks anyway
can u pls send the link of the stock ruu which u mentioned..
Thanks
hey vader xI
wat abt the stock rom?
santhoshpirate said:
hey vader xI
wat abt the stock rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922
VaderXI said:
Stock RUU is available from the development section. Flash that and ull be back to S_ON.
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I am flashing my IS soon.. but regarding this I wanna clear..
Can we get back warranty by flashing the stock RUU??? I mean the customer care wouldn know a thing??
I just need to make it clear before I take ant drastic step..
Rah0ol said:
I am flashing my IS soon.. but regarding this I wanna clear..
Can we get back warranty by flashing the stock RUU??? I mean the customer care wouldn know a thing??
I just need to make it clear before I take ant drastic step..
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Come on dude...do a search and u'll find everything you need! Simple answer should be yes, but I'm no expert as have never done it myself, but all of the people on following links seem to say you can:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169986&highlight=back+to+S-ON&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152281&highlight=back+to+S-ON
You can always go back to S-OFF with alpharevx again
VaderXI said:
Come on dude...do a search and u'll find everything you need! Simple answer should be yes, but I'm no expert as have never done it myself, but all of the people on following links seem to say you can:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169986&highlight=back+to+S-ON&page=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152281&highlight=back+to+S-ON
You can always go back to S-OFF with alpharevx again
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Thnx dude..Wil try tat soon
VaderXI said:
Stock RUU is available from the development section. Flash that and ull be back to S_ON.
Sorry. Is ur USB port broken, cos this may be a problem if trying to install a stock RUU if u havnt already!
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
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i hav tried it didnt work it has installed the stock rom
but it shows relutionary S-OFF as always it has been!!
santhoshpirate said:
i hav tried it didnt work it has installed the stock rom
but it shows relutionary S-OFF as always it has been!!
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Thats where my knowledge on this issue runs out my friend. Have you searched every thread to do with gaining back S-ON? It may be worth traulling through in case there's something in there which may help you. Even googling it or having a look on you tube...there's loads about gaining S-OFF so there might be something in there about S-ON.
How to revert back to HTC Sense for Incredible S ?
Hello,
As testing, I installed the latest CyanogenMod ROM on my Incredible S. But I am not at all liking the interface. Are there any ways to revert back to the custom HTC Sense ?
I saw the thread "Incredible S shipped ROMs collection" at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922'. But I'm not sure on how to do this and which ROM I need to install.
Can you please help me on this ? I miss HTC Sense a lot
Thank you,
VaderXI said:
Thats where my knowledge on this issue runs out my friend. Have you searched every thread to do with gaining back S-ON? It may be worth traulling through in case there's something in there which may help you. Even googling it or having a look on you tube...there's loads about gaining S-OFF so there might be something in there about S-ON.
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k dude
tnx
pybliss said:
Hello,
As testing, I installed the latest CyanogenMod ROM on my Incredible S. But I am not at all liking the interface. Are there any ways to revert back to the custom HTC Sense ?
I saw the thread "Incredible S shipped ROMs collection" at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922'. But I'm not sure on how to do this and which ROM I need to install.
Can you please help me on this ? I miss HTC Sense a lot
Thank you,
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I know your pain my friend as I am a fan of Sense, but fear not! There are a number of ROMs using both Sense 3.0 and Sense 3.5 out there at the moment all located in the development section, or nicely packaged in one place here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136463. You would install these the same way you installed CyanogenMod. I am currently running Nikhil - TriNity Sense 3.5 which is currently in the process of being updated, so you may want to wait for that if you fancy giving 3.5 a go, if not then Virtuous Unity is also very good, although again expecting an update. Bslim's ROM is also sporting 3.5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265980
If you want to go back to your original stock ROM and did not do a Nandroid backup of it before flashing Cyanogen, then you can download the stock RUU that relates to your version of android and the radio you currently have. Look at your phone info if your are unsure of this. You then download it to your sd card and flash it the same way as all the others. If you did do a backup just restore this and hay presto!
Hope this helps.
Hello VaderXI,
Thanks a lot for replying...
I had done a backup of sense prior flashing cyanogenmod. But while trying to restore from revolutionary, its says md5sum mismatch. Not sure what happened.
I'm planning to use the ROM at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275609' but the problem is its in Arabic. I hope i can change it when the phone is booted up and it asks for the settings.
How can I get the radio version from my phone ? IIRC, mine was using android 2.3.3 which was the latest version for HTC Incredible S. Why does the available Incredible S roms show up as .exe files ? Are these flashed as the same way as other ROMs ?
To be frank, I'm having trouble detecting the rom versions from the list in 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922'. How can i find something for android 2.3.3 Incredible S which i bought in India.
If the ROM you are using is in english, can you please send me the link for that please.
Thank you,
pybliss said:
Hello VaderXI,
Thanks a lot for replying...
I had done a backup of sense prior flashing cyanogenmod. But while trying to restore from revolutionary, its says md5sum mismatch. Not sure what happened.
I'm planning to use the ROM at 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275609' but the problem is its in Arabic. I hope i can change it when the phone is booted up and it asks for the settings.
How can I get the radio version from my phone ? IIRC, mine was using android 2.3.3 which was the latest version for HTC Incredible S. Why does the available Incredible S roms show up as .exe files ? Are these flashed as the same way as other ROMs ?
To be frank, I'm having trouble detecting the rom versions from the list in 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922'. How can i find something for android 2.3.3 Incredible S which i bought in India.
If the ROM you are using is in english, can you please send me the link for that please.
Thank you,
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Cant help with the md5sum mismatch I'm afraid. Did you wipe all your data before flashing i.e. cache and dalvik cache ect?
The ROM u want to use is available in English, like u said just select it in when u first reboot.
U can find ur radio version under settings-about phone-software info-more-baseband version. Match this with the RUU in the thread and ur sorted...it will obviously be a gingerbread version. Yes they are flashed the same way as other ROMS.
All the ROMs are available in English. If they say "full Arabic", that's because Arabic is not always available on ROMs and the developer wants you to know that it is in theirs. The ROM i am currently using is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301785, but it is currently being updated and the download is not available.
All the best.
hi everyone
recently i have bought a new sensation xl and it's updated to android 4.0.3 and htc sense 3.6
and i just want to delete the unnecessary apps build in my phone internally. so i decided to root ( i dunno what's the difference between s-off and root ) but i dun want to flash a new rom as my old phone desire s was bricked to burn the chip.
so is 4.0.3 possible to root and anyone would like to give a tutorial kindly?
Use general for questions!
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cckwan said:
hi everyone
recently i have bought a new sensation xl and it's updated to android 4.0.3 and htc sense 3.6
and i just want to delete the unnecessary apps build in my phone internally. so i decided to root ( i dunno what's the difference between s-off and root ) but i dun want to flash a new rom as my old phone desire s was bricked to burn the chip.
so is 4.0.3 possible to root and anyone would like to give a tutorial kindly?
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FFS use the search button and do just a little bit of reading before asking questions like this.... Every forum I've been on has a tutorial on how to do just about anything you want to that particular phone. If you'd have looked you would have found the answer without having to post a new thread in the 'development section' and like anonymous_1997 said this is the development section, what has your post got to do with development.
Learn to post in the right section and learn to read the current threads because the answers are in there... what you have done is just plain lazy
sorry
i really did searched and i found there are root tutorial but seems no 4.0.3 case.
i afraid it'd be different to root in 4.0.3.
so sorry about this
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Ics root is the most easy.. if you on 1.28 hboot.. just go to unlimited.io and flash recovery from there.. reboot to recovery.. and flash root zip from 3 musketeer thread.. or just go to chainfire website.. and it done..
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