HTC Desire : Best Rom Version To Goldcard To?
Jul 1, 2010
I'm having severe problems with the Orange ROM on my phone, not to mention I hate how they have messed around with 2.1.
I have 1.15.61.10 BB 32.30.00.28u_4.05.00.11.
I'd like to know if anyone can tell me which is the best/most stable ROM to change to, and also and most importantly, if I change to another version, preferably unbranded HTC 2.1, what happens when Orange push OTA updates out?
Will my phone try and download the Orange updates? Or will it attach to some HTC server somewhere and download the generic version?
Id rather not have to manually update everytime a new ROM comes out, so it would be good if I didn't have to, but I would think each network would only provide their own version OTA. Is this right?
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Apr 28, 2010
I'm a noob, and therefore i'm really sorry if this is indeed a common knowledge. have searched hours on this, but there isn't any that i found to be clear.
using snow leopard. the closest guide i got: Softbank Sucks: How to create a goldcard with mac or Linux for rooting HT-03a
i followed the steps, but i can't tell if i managed to actually succeed. i tried rooting my desire, and it hasnt been successful so i presume i must have gone wrong with this part of creating a GoldCard. (since the guides on Modaco needs Hex Editor for Windows and I dont have Windows installed on my Mac's Bootcamp.)
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Sep 12, 2010
I've got a Vodafone handset that I unlocked and debranded and it currently has the official Froyo 2.2 software on it.
When I updated to Froyo I decided to make my regular 8gb SD card into a Goldcard so that I can leave it in the phone, use it as normal and still receive the official OTA updates. But, I'm wondering what actually makes it a Goldcard - i.e. is there anything I've got to be careful not to delete? Or is it just a case of being sure not to reformat it?
All I did was to backup the files on it before I formatted it and turned it into a Goldcard and then copied those back over to it after having done the update. So, still a Goldcard then?
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Sep 10, 2010
I have seen several posts about once you have debranded a phone you need to put the goldcard back in to update using the OTA update otherwise you will lose access to your wifi. Are there any problems with using my large microsdcard as the goldcard and then permanently leaving it in the phone?
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Sep 15, 2010
Does anyone sale GoldCards that are needed for rooting the HTC Desire? As its recommended that the user, uses a Windows machine and I have no such rubbish on my laptop.
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Aug 3, 2010
Is it possible to create a gold card without having the SD in the phone?
Reason i ask, currently im running A2SD+ so when i insert a blank memory card, the phone does not boot pass the HTC screen as its needs the original SD where all the files are.
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Jul 14, 2010
My only SD card is the one in my phone (its a goldcard) I installed rom manager did a SD card partition, it deleted everything on my card. Did I just destroy my goldcard? Also, my phone loads up fine etc. but i am on the stock desire FW and I have no market or google apps anymore (after the partition).
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Aug 20, 2010
Possible? ON some sites, the mobile version is horrible...
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Sep 23, 2010
Does anyone know the main differences between the full HTC version of 2.2 and the T-Mobile version that has just been rolled out? From what I have seen in some articles the camera and camcorder functions / look and feel haven't changed. anybody else know of differences other than the addition of crappy new apps i didn't ask for... thanks T-Mobile
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Oct 12, 2010
This may be a stupid question but just how do I 'use' the goldcard?
I turned my phone on with the goldcard inserted and connected my phone to my PC with the USB cable and ran the RUU - Result = failure
Do i need to boot the phone in a special way?
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May 2, 2010
Any idea whether there is another way to create a goldcard? Given that Goldcard service down isn't currently working?
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Dec 13, 2009
I'm trying to do a few things to my phone (create gold card, free it from ROM lock in, throw on a new recovery image, and flash to a new ROM) but I noticed most of the guides are for windows... Is there a way to do any or all of these things on a Mac? The guide I was looking at is here:
[GUIDE 16/11/09] Get started rooting Telus HERO130! (No need for QMAT!) - xda-developers
But it has all windows tools. I'd hate to have to install windows on this just to flash my phone.
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Aug 29, 2010
has anyone else had trouble geting the update (Version 1.25.841.5)on to their phone!i have downloaded it but it just saves into my downloads not my phone!
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Jan 11, 2010
I tried to make a goldcard for rooting my HTC Hero (Three UK with latest ROM) over the weekend, but had no luck - it seems the memory card I own (an 8gb Kingston card from ebay, so may be a fake) doesn't work.
Can anyone recommend a memory card brand & size that will *definitely* work for creating a goldcard?
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Aug 7, 2010
ok i have been trying to get ROM on my hero but i have to use the goldcard method ...
i found this on a site [PC Application] GoldCardTool - Android @ MoDaCo ..... its not mine and i take no credit for it but thought i should share it with the people who do not no about it and for the less technical minded like me its easy to do and takes less than 2 mins
lol here is 1 real big tip this will make you laugh . dont forget to plug your phone into your pc . i was trying and trying for about 15mins before i stopped being thick that i tried to use this program with my phone on charge in the mains and not plugged in com and synced lmfao ... all this trying toput ROM on has fried my brain
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Jul 16, 2010
So i have rooted my HTC desire and installed a version of 2.2 on there but it did not run smooth kept false closing on me and did not let me do much. so i have seem a couple of videos of people with OS 2.2 on there HTC desire and it seems to run smooth with no lag and everything seems to be working ok. so i was just wondering what is the best version of the OS 2.2 is best to put on your HTC desire. What version are you running on your rooted phone and have u had any problems with your.
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Oct 13, 2010
I know there are many diffrent hd roms out now but is there a version with the camara that is working as i have not found one ?
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Oct 22, 2010
The strange thing is, the only way for me to get this update is to re-flash the phone with the RUU WWE 2.10.405.2 file, but as soon as i do a factory reset the market will no longer update to the new version, strange to say the least.Could everyone please list the country, firmware and market version, this may help to find a reason for this strangeness.
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Aug 29, 2010
Okay so I rooted a few months ago, and installed a baked FroYo ROM from MoDaCo. However I want to update it to a later version. My question is this:
Since I've already rooted, and can use Hboot, can I simply copy the new zipped ROM to my SD Card, and install it through Hboot, or do I have to do through the whole rooting path again?
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Nov 3, 2010
I'm constantly flashing new ROM's my end to try and find one that suits. As I'm sure you're all aware, most of them say "Use this Radio for best results". I've stuck with a previously flashed radio for the last few ROM's. I'm about to flash Defrost 6.0. The literature surrounding the ROM says to use a specific Radio to get the camera to work.
My hesitation is this - I've read that trying to flash the same radio version as the one you already have flashed can brick the phone? Is this true? If so, how do I find out which radio version I have?
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Sep 9, 2010
I am a new Desire user, Cellular finally got a decent phone. Now I'm a programmer and of course I want to root my phone. Problem is that all the guide are fore earlier boot loaders, I have version 98. Any body got a clue?
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Sep 5, 2010
I have a new htc desire (unlocked) with Android 2.2 Probably a stupid question, but how can I tell what Flash version is installed? Does Flash appear as an app? I can't seem to find any reference to it anywhere on the phone. Whenever I try to play a Flash movie, it tells me it isn't installed and go to the Adobe site. On the Adobe site, I can't seem to work out how to download and install Flash 10.1 on my phone!
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Jun 28, 2010
What function on the Desire shows me what version of Android I am running?
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Mar 24, 2010
Sorry guys, kinda new to the whole networks overseas game. Is it possible to buy the European version of this phone and use it on say ATT or T-Mobile, or is that not an option?
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Oct 23, 2010
following on a recent topic posted here is my question- how can I find out which version of Android Market am I running? If I go to Market and press "menu" button on the phone none of the options answers to my question.
My second question is- where is the "Update all" button in the Market. I can not see it anywhere.I am running Froyo 2.2, Orange branded Desire, stock ROM.
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Oct 26, 2010
Been using folder organizer since first getting my desire, top app. Going to get full version. Will I have to start from scratch setting up all folders again? Or will the full version upgrade the lite version?
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Jul 7, 2010
I've made the mistake of dropping my desire and now it has a few scratches,particularly on the bronze part. Is there anyway to replace this cover or buy an official version of it? I already have the case for it but I dropped it when it was outside the case.
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Mar 28, 2010
Voice to Text found in HTC Desire : Windows Phone Reviews,Interesting. I just downloaded the manual and noticed that too.They probably just used a screen print from a Nexus for the manual. Could turn up though, guess we'll have to wait and see.
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Sep 24, 2010
I have a desire I wish to root. I have version 2.1 stock and understand that unrevoked 3.14 might be the best option. Thing is I cannot find this version, it always brings up 3.21 which I don't think will work. Is there a better way to go about this? I use a mac.
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Jul 9, 2010
I am on my second handset and I am having so many problems with the phones I'm thinking of just giving up and trying to switch to a Samsung Galaxy S. I'm on the wretched Orange network and my phone has these problems:
- Non-working FM radio - it is static on every setting, although sometimes Radio 2 works(!) regardless of what headphones are plugged in.
- Alarm not working - It just doesn't go off if left overnight, even when turned on and with 2 alarms set.
- No internet via 3G - It gives no traffic, completely dead regardless of signal strength. It works via GSM and HSDPA.
- Randomly dropping calls.
- Randomly not able to send texts.
- People ring me and it goes randomly straight to answerphone.
- Erratic bluetooth, sometimes it works ok, other times it randomly disconnects from headset or car system.
It seems like almost every problem present on this forum, my phone has at once and it's driving me mad. Are these problems likely to be due to the horrible old ROM version that Orange runs (1.15.61.10)? They won't update it because it is too much work to stuff all of their crapware onto newer versions (solely designed to make you pay for things that are already available free, e.g. maps, ringtones etc). I dread to think how long it will be for Froyo on Orange. I am scared of updating the firmware incase it doesn't fix my problems and then I may not be able to get a replacement. Has anyone else used a replacement firmware to get rid of any of the above problems, or should I bite the bullet and go for a Samsung (I know it is cheaper built and doesn't have sense but at least it works right?). Does anyone know if the new "Black" handset on Orange runs the same firmware or has any updates? Also, that awesome Clock feature on Desire, with Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, etc. Is that Android or Desire cos I'd hate to lose it by changing from HTC.
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