Singh400 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 How do I format to ext3 on the SD card?Either use gParted or the ROM Manager app. Using the app is much easier.Will rooting it enable me to uninstall the default applications?Yes, but I would root --> install custom ROM --> and then remove appsWill rooting it enable me to uninstall the default applications? If so, is it just a case of uninstalling it from the menu like any other application?Not really, two ways to do it. Remove the APK from the ZIP before you flash the ROM. Or use ADB. I've just both methods fine.Also, if I take a backup with the official HTC software, will it be all broken when I come to put all my contacts and such back on it?Your contacts should be stored on your Google Account so that won't matter. But no, if you take a backup (using Nandroid) then it will backup your phone as it is - EVERYTHING is included. So you won't lose anything. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593768520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 So I simply unzip the ROM, delete things like Tweeter (game) and such and then zip it back up and flash it? Won't then the installer throw a wobbily because it cant find certain files? But then I guess I could surely just delete the Tweeter game (and other things) after I have loaded the ROM onto the phone? I don't really use my Google account (Gmail right?) so I don't think it has any of my contacts on it :s Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593768942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 So I simply unzip the ROM, delete things like Tweeter (game) and such and then zip it back up and flash it? Won't then the installer throw a wobbily because it cant find certain files? But then I guess I could surely just delete the Tweeter game (and other things) after I have loaded the ROM onto the phone? I don't really use my Google account (Gmail right?) so I don't think it has any of my contacts on it :s The installer will throw a wobbly if you remove core stuff yes. I would install as is, do a backup and then remove stuff using ADB. And you don't sync everything to your Google Account...what? What's the point in having an Android phone then! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593769054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 And you don't sync everything to your Google Account...what? What's the point in having an Android phone then! Sense looked pretty :p Windows mobile Sense doesn't look as pretty :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593769378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamushroom Veteran Posted March 8, 2011 Veteran Share Posted March 8, 2011 Go isn't that big tbh, you could check the /data/local/download app to manually clear any files in there, you will need root explorer or ES File Explorer with root options enabled to browse that folder. It saved me an extra 36MB as downloaded apps were still there. If I want to use ES File Explorer's Root Explorer then I'd have to have CM or some other ROM. A classmate is going to show me CM7 this Friday to see if I actually want to switch from Sense to CM. Knowing that I can go back to Sense makes the switch a little easier. I already know I'm probably going to miss a few things from Sense ones I've switched. Are there any random reboots you've had with CM? Or any withdrawals to Sense? :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593770058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Patriot Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 For anyone else with an HTC Desire on Cellular South here in the US, they just announced yesterday that 2.2 will be coming very soon. Cellular South has finished their work on it, and it has been submitted to Google for final approval, which could take up to three weeks (10 to 15 business days). Keep watching their Facebook page or their web site for updates! Finally we will be able to run Froyo with Sense without having to root or run hacked ROMS. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593774818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 After muchos reading about rooting and such, it seems a lot of faff for what I want to do. I simply want to be able to delete default applications :/ There's a high risk, with many horror stories. I'd prefer just to root without deleting all my settings and such but I can see that after rooting, then it will look, feel and essentially be the same as before. Such a shame you can't just use a Windows UI to delete default files, instead of typing into a command prompt which always hates me :/ Not really interested in a custom ROM, I'm happy with Sense. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593775276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartes Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 After muchos reading about rooting and such, it seems a lot of faff for what I want to do. I simply want to be able to delete default applications :/ There's a high risk, with many horror stories. I'd prefer just to root without deleting all my settings and such but I can see that after rooting, then it will look, feel and essentially be the same as before. Such a shame you can't just use a Windows UI to delete default files, instead of typing into a command prompt which always hates me :/ Not really interested in a custom ROM, I'm happy with Sense. After you root your phone, you can use a Root Uninstaller app. Much easier than navigating to system folders or (omg) reflashing your OS. https://market.android.com/details?id=org.baole.rootuninstall&feature=search_result Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593775282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Til I Die Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 After muchos reading about rooting and such, it seems a lot of faff for what I want to do. I simply want to be able to delete default applications :/ There's a high risk, with many horror stories. I'd prefer just to root without deleting all my settings and such but I can see that after rooting, then it will look, feel and essentially be the same as before. Such a shame you can't just use a Windows UI to delete default files, instead of typing into a command prompt which always hates me :/ Not really interested in a custom ROM, I'm happy with Sense. "There's a high risk, with many horror stories." Are you sure? When I rooted I found the horror stories to be few and far between. Flashing radios is notoriously dangerous but rooting and flashing ROMs causes few problems what I gather and have seen. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593776032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What are the radios? I gather it isn't just FM :p If I can simply root my current system without wiping it then I'll be happy, so here comes un-revoked I guess :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593776410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hmm, so I just used the Unrevoked program to root it. Now I'm not sure what I can do, ha ha. Is there something that allows me to move apps to the SD card? Is there something that will tell me if the phone is rooted? Can I apply OTA updates and still be rooted? (I haven't installed a custom ROM) Is there a way to change some of the settings, for instance, turning off the start up sound? Hmm, sorry for the questions. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593776526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject Delta Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hmm, so I just used the Unrevoked program to root it. Now I'm not sure what I can do, ha ha. Is there something that allows me to move apps to the SD card? Is there something that will tell me if the phone is rooted? Can I apply OTA updates and still be rooted? (I haven't installed a custom ROM) Is there a way to change some of the settings, for instance, turning off the start up sound? Hmm, sorry for the questions. If you apply an OTA update, you will probably lose root. Most ROMs (I would personally recommend LeeDrOiD) are usually built from the latest base anyway As for disabling the startup sound: instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=675580 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593784874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hmm, so I just used the Unrevoked program to root it. Will it work on the Desire Z? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593785078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is there a step-by-step guide to use the ADB? I can't seem to get it to do anything, Command Prompt just tells me it's an un-recognised command. Thanks :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593790334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvo Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Man, I just got the Desire yesterday and it's one sweet phone. I'm now running Oxygen 1.0.4 stable Froyo until the boot loop problem is resolved in Gingerbread. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593829110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_f Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Man, I just got the Desire yesterday and it's one sweet phone. I'm now running Oxygen 1.0.4 stable Froyo until the boot loop problem is resolved in Gingerbread. It has been fixed and added to the git as of two days ago - so you'll be safe to go when they next release a build. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593829148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Is there any kinda point and click software to root my phone so I can install CM7 or another custom firmware? Or should I just wait until the official Gingerbread comes? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593851258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Is there any kinda point and click software to root my phone so I can install CM7 or another custom firmware? Or should I just wait until the official Gingerbread comes? Unrevoked mate. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593851484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Is there any kinda point and click software to root my phone so I can install CM7 or another custom firmware? Or should I just wait until the official Gingerbread comes? yup unrEVOked or whatever they call it is about as simple point and click as it gets. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593851486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Does it work for the Desire Z? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593852490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craybox Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 my wife just got one of these HTC Desire's after my suggestion but the battery life seems fairy poor. From the beginning of the day it might have an hour of games played on it and then at the end of the day needs charging. Is this normal ? it is not rooted or anything.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593852498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajter Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yeah the battery takes a while to reach its optimal performance. Don't worry about it, just keeep charging it normally, and you'll notice that it'll get better. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593852510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craybox Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 thanks i hope so, at the moment my iphone 2G !! lasts longer than it !! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593859398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvo Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yeah the battery takes a while to reach its optimal performance. Don't worry about it, just keeep charging it normally, and you'll notice that it'll get better. :) Yep, I definitely noticed that since 2 days. I can actually charge my desire, and on normal usage (some browsing, sync on, brightness set to about 40%) it can last 2 days. If you have Auto-Brightness on, try it off.... It's such a useless feature, wasting your battery trying to constantly detect the sunlight when its goal is to save battery. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593861746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject Delta Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Does it work for the Desire Z? You need Visionary for that :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/893008-htc-desire/page/43/#findComment-593862048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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