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I need professional help please

Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance

yahyoohy said:
Dear professionals,
I'm having a problem and I really need your help.
I have bought the "HTC Desire S" off ebay and it came out to be Orange locked, I have unlocked it successfully however it still has Orange ROM and all the useless Orange apps, can someone please tell me how to remove it and install a regular official ROM as they r very annoying and the ROM has no updates..
I appreciate your help
thank you very much in advance
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THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread

ben_pyett said:
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
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you can do that using the mobile app i guess.

ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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take it easy, u might hurt ur self

ok its not quite in the right place, but no need to bite his head off.
anyway, in answer to your question, the way i removed the branding from my vodafone DS was this
http://revolutionary.io/ download this tool and follow its instructions, this will root your phone and give you a recovery tool that will allow you to flash a new ROM onto your phone.
With the phone rooted, you will be able to back up your data using an app from the market. Titanium Backup is the usual favorite.
EDIT : may be wrong about it providing root, I personally skipped the backup step as I had no data to lose, but if that is the case there are guides in the forums for obtaining root access
next look through this forum to find a ROM that suits your needs, from the sound of things you want the stock one, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230029 should suit you.
download the zip file and transfer it to your SD card.
next you need to reboot into your recovery mode by turning the phone off, then hold the vol down button and power button together and selecting recovery from the menu
finally use the volume buttons to select install zip from SD card, and point it at your downloaded rom. it may take a few mins so allow it to finish then select reboot phone.
again this first boot may take a little time, but once its up you should have a debranded ROM as if you had just bought the phone new.
Add the details for your google account and redownload your backup app so you can restore your data and you are good to go

thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again

yahyoohy said:
thank you very much for your help,
I shall give it a try,
by the way, will be able to install official updates on it, or will I have to stick with custom ROMs for ever?
thanks again
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Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
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ben_pyett said:
THIS IS NOT A DEVELOPMENT THREAD.
In answer to your question, open your eye's and read.....there are sticky's in the forum that have all the answers....make an effort!
I don't know how you managed to post in this area with only 4 posts...anyway...forum fail!
EDIT: Have requested that mod move thread
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Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?

Hi Ben, had a bad day perhaps?
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lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

ben_pyett said:
lol, possibly....hello,
although a lot of effort had been put into creating a lot of resources which are very user friendly, so it's quiet frustrating when they aren't even looked at.
Plus development is for just that, which is why the moderator moved the thread.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Hi man,
I really appreciate what guys u r doing here, its just I’m a newB here, this is my first android phone, all I want someone to direct me where to find the info I need … no need for the attitude.
Keep it up guys

mimirom said:
Nooo, not forever. Just until you get a new device
But seriously: Custom roms don't work with official updates. The trick is that most of the custom rom developers provide their own flashable updates for their roms. The difference is in the way you perform the update. There are even fairly developed custom roms, like MIUI, which have their own over-the-air updates (actually more often than official updates are coming.)
EDIT: In fact, you can switch back to a stock rom anytime and get the official updates back.
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Once unlocked, i.e. rooted, you can use titanium backup or a root file explorer to uninstall the apps you don't need from the rom you are running atm.
(@ben - what was it you said to me th other day? "no need to sound off" ... hm)
Sent from my HTC Desire S

yahyoohy said:
Thanks for the info mimirom
OK, I understand... but how do I get the official stock rom?, and by stock that means it has no Orange apps at all right ?
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Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...

mimirom said:
Well, again: read around the forum a little, please. There is a sticky thread right on the top of the development section, called ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT etc. It's a must read for newcomers. Very useful thread. There you find a link to a collection of stock roms. These are distributed as .exe files, so you can run them in windows and a simple-to-use installer will pop up and help you with pushing the stock rom to your phone. It is advisable that you double check that you are flashing the rom you really want. Someone here will help you to choose the right one.
EDIT: By the way in the general section (where we are now with this thread) there is also a very useful sticky. It's called Guide for Newcomers to Android. Seriously, it's a good read, given that you own an Android phone...
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OK man, I will do that, thanks for the tips

Thanks chris5s, Ill definitely give it a shot.

This tool would help to get rid of the annoying Orange splash screen, and other useless apps could be removed as stated before.
Of course, best way is to install generic HTC European rom or custom rom of your choice.
Aforementioned tool would also help install roms, radios, etc, of your choice.
Good luck
Peace
Edit: sorry, Android flasher won't help install roms, but will help with installing custom recovery - Ext4 or Clockwork Mod - essential in s-off/rooted flashing.

[Q] What is procedure of Installing Custom ROMs?

Well..I am currently using a generic (not branded) HTC Sensation with the Gingerbread 2.3.4 stock ROM. I was previously using a SE Xperia X8 so I'm quite a noob to the Sensation ..
So, I want to install a custom ROM to my phone and have been doing a lot of reading to get hold of a point from where to start. But, still I am quite confused as for what should I do prior to installing a custom ROM..For instance I can relate that for the X8, I first had to root the phone, unlock the bootloader, install a nAa kernel and finally install a custom ROM. But, even after doing a lot of reading, I still cannot find such a sequence (maybe I haven't done enough reading ) for the Sensation. I am so confused with S-On and S-Off, clockwork, unlocking and SuperCID and all those stuff .
So I would really appreciate if someone can help me out and tell me what should I do to install a custom ROM to my phone from the beginning.
P.S. - I searched for threads related to this topic but was not quite satisfied with the answers I got. That's why I thought of posting a new thread. Hope I haven't violated any thread rules.
Sorry for being such a noob
And thanks in advance!

Read the S-OFF guide in the Dev forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

Prabash said:
Well..I am currently using a generic (not branded) HTC Sensation with the Gingerbread 2.3.4 stock ROM. I was previously using a SE Xperia X8 so I'm quite a noob to the Sensation ..
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1. You shoud unlock your phone and get s-off first
2. Flash custom recovery and backup your phone data first (use custom recovery)
3. Flash adequate firmware
4. Flash the custom rom.
There are very clear guides in the Sensation android development forum. You can find enough information and files there. Good luck and enjoy your phone flashing!

gordonlu said:
1. You shoud unlock your phone and get s-off first
2. Flash custom recovery and backup your phone data first (use custom recovery)
3. Flash adequate firmware
4. Flash the custom rom.
There are very clear guides in the Sensation android development forum. You can find enough information and files there. Good luck and enjoy your phone flashing!
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this is the procedure.. try it. (suggest to use 4ext as recovery )
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

Thanks guys! I'll give it a try

Just a little question, don't I have to unlock the bootloader prior to or when following these steps? or is it already included in these steps??

Its included in those steps.

Prabash said:
Just a little question, don't I have to unlock the bootloader prior to or when following these steps? or is it already included in these steps??
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follow the post (Sof rooting unlock) thread in dev section. its in my signature.click it and follow th steps.
check whether your bootloader is unlocked or not
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

gordonlu said:
1. You shoud unlock your phone and get s-off first
2. Flash custom recovery and backup your phone data first (use custom recovery)
3. Flash adequate firmware
4. Flash the custom rom.
There are very clear guides in the Sensation android development forum. You can find enough information and files there. Good luck and enjoy your phone flashing!
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This, plus dont forget to flash the recommended radio.
Sent from revolutionized HTC Sensation ICS

[Q] Can Any one Help me to install Best Custom Rom on LG P500

Hello Friends,
i am new to this form and Required Some Help to install Custom Rom on My LG Optimus p500.
i am not sure how to do this so asking small Help from Genius People Of XDA Member.
Please Let me know any one here is ready to Help me... and let me know witch is best and Bugs Free Rom for LG P500.

mobilenews said:
Hello Friends,
i am new to this form and Required Some Help to install Custom Rom on My LG Optimus p500.
i am not sure how to do this so asking small Help from Genius People Of XDA Member.
Please Let me know any one here is ready to Help me... and let me know witch is best and Bugs Free Rom for LG P500.
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Try any gingerbread ROM, they are all stable.
1. I would suggest CM7, or Oxygen.
2. These type of threads are not allowed.

Negi9 said:
Try any gingerbread ROM, they are all stable.
1. I would suggest CM7, or Oxygen.
2. These type of threads are not allowed.
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ohh i am sorry .. i am new here so don't know anything.. can you tell me how to install Rom on my phone.. if possible can u come online?

how to install rom
First you have to root your phone
Download Unlock root (search on google for DL link)
enable debug USB, connect to your pc and root
Download a .zip rom (like cm7 or oxygen) and put zip on your SD
After install rom manager and flash a recorvery with the app rom manager (DL from market), you have to turn off your phone, and press "home+volumedown+power"
You are in the recorvery, wipe user data, cache, dalvik cache and do "install zip from sd" and select the zip on your SD
Reboot and enjoy

Google tutorials to root ur device. Once you are done rooting, search xda for oxygen rom cm7 or hehappy's stable ics rim released 7 Jun. Both are stable and gud roms. Fast and fun..
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA

Just explore
Hey, take this in a positive note.
Granted, you are a new user, so you should read the Sticky threads first, which will help you understand the rules, tell you where you can find the most relevant information, and contains quite a lot of information for beginners. The spirit of these forums is to read and understand, not to get quick answers. It should serve as a knowledge base, so useless threads shouldn't be posted.
Then, this kind of questions are not allowed, because there is no single ROM which is the best. Each user will consider different ROMs as their personal best, depending on their needs and usages. Just explore the forums, read about various ROMs and you'll find many ROMs, and some of them will satisfy your needs. Again, see the sticky threads for learning about how to root, install recovery, change your ROM etc.

try out the custom rom GingerSnap by neko95, the most updated rom so far based on latest cm7.2

we dont need this threads..
use every rom and find out whats best for you.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean-ROM for One S

Hey guys,
sorry if i'm asking it in the wrong section, but i'm afraid to do it wrong my first time :x
Is there any "clean, naked" Jelly Bean ROM for the One S?
That's pretty all :x

damir.l said:
Hey guys,
sorry if i'm asking it in the wrong section, but i'm afraid to do it wrong my first time :x
Is there any "clean, naked" Jelly Bean ROM for the One S?
That's pretty all :x
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1. next time ask in the QandA forum
2. the rom u r lookung for is cm10 or aokp
cm-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799139
aokp-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862156
this 2 roms are aosp based ( aosp= galaxy nesus rom)
PS: u need a unlocked bootloader +root..

Well, cm is the naked jb rom and s/he doesn't need root to flash a rom.
Sent from my HTC One S

Pheroh said:
Well, cm is the naked jb rom and s/he doesn't need root to flash a rom.
Sent from my HTC One S
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How then??

bobsie41 said:
How then??
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How what? All you need is to unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery and then you could flash whatever ROM you want.
Sent from my HTC One S

No there isn't a pure google based rom yet for the oneS . Your best option for now is the cyanogenmod 10 rom, which look very close to stock google.

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damir.l said:
Hey guys,
sorry if i'm asking it in the wrong section, but i'm afraid to do it wrong my first time :x
Is there any "clean, naked" Jelly Bean ROM for the One S?
That's pretty all :x
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To sum up what was mentioned...
No, there is not currently a pure, stock, AOSP rom for the 1S. Cyanogenmod 10 is the closest you can get, as it looks and operates the most like stock, however has many additional features (both visual and performance wise). Here is the link to download CM10 for our device http://get.cm/?device=ville .
Note: CM is releasing "nightlies" which means pretty much everyday an updated rom is released to fix or add features. As of right now, the rom works great, however there are some issues with the camera (video camera does not work properly, although there is a fix).
If you have not flashed a rom to your 1S yet, you will have to do quite a bit of research to get it done. This requires unlocking your bootloader through the HTCdev website, and downloading and installing several files before you can install a new rom. This guide can help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427 .
Hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
BTW, yes Q&A would have been the correct section, but don't sweat it. Brandonrz is apparently disturbed in some manner.

Thread Cleaned And Moved To Q&A​
There is no need to go into full flame when a new member makes a small mistake. Flaming another user is far more serious than a new user mistakenly posting in general rather than Q&A. If anybody has a problem then please report it to the moderation team we will sort it. Remember, if you have nothing constructive to add to the thread, dont post!​

[Q] Which ROM?

Hey all, I have read the One Mini forum top to bottom and am still trying to figure out which ROM I should be using.. i,e CM vs Hybrid VS Magio
Im brand new to Android .. would be great to hear people feedback on the various options .. preferably want to run Kit Kat .. any opinions as to which is the most stable?
Also .. are there any definitive guides as to which root method to use i.e. TWRP or CWM .. or will that depend upon which ROM I want to use .. - and where does S-OFF fit into this whole picture
apologise for the noobness in advance
Cheers
K

The Rom you choose is down to own personal preference, each has their benefits but again that is down to the user. As you’ve “read the forum top to bottom” you will know the Roms available and how stable they are for your device, as that is normally stated in each OP along with installation procedure and requirements e.g. cm11 requires that must have a custom recovery installed that allows SELinux (please see JMZ's Recovery thread with SELinux support for 4.4 KitKat in Original android dev) .As for guides on root - there are plenty step by step guides and walkthroughs on the Q&A Thread. Forget about S-off for now (search Google for ”what is s-off?”) SO... Find the Rom that suits you best (**optional**donate to dev & click thanks if you like their hard work and commitment). Read its requirements and installation procedure and follow exactly. This also applies on rooting/ unlocking bootloader. The main thing to remember is to Always read things twice and follow the instructions step by step.

Thanks for your reply.
I suppose I was just looking for some friendly opinions on people who have tried the various options out there. It's my daily phone so cant be without it in case something stuffs up.
Regarding the "JMZ's Recovery thread with SELinux support for 4.4 KitKat" for h8drift's C11 .. I presume that is the TWRP version 2.6.3.0 .. have already grabbed it available on this thread ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418938&page=5 ?
Unfortunately am not allowed to post in that thread and I just want to get things right in my head before I start .. so its
1. Unlock bootloader (via HTC)
2. Install Custom Recover (from above)
3. Flash ROM
4. Install Gapps
done?
Just out of interest when is a fastboot required? .. in this case does the kernel required come via twrp?

Follow this step by step http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601741. Flash the jmz recovery as you stated in above post, also use latest supersu and latest cm11 link... If that's the rom your planning on using. Btw KitKat is rolling out as an OTA very soon so if you don't feel confident rooting just wait. Good luck

Thanks for that link - is exactly what I was looking for. Everything in one place!
There doesn't seem to be anything like it here in the mini section.
I know about the 4.4 release .. i actually just asked that question somewhere else .. if CM11 is all that necessary once the 4.4 is rolled out to all devices ... what do you think?

Sorry one more Q.. is enabling USB Debugging option necessary?

kourninki said:
Sorry one more Q.. is enabling USB Debugging option necessary?
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It's a developer tool.
"USB Debugging is intended for development purposes only. It can be used to copy data between your computer and your device, install applications on your device without notification, and read log data
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the more Roms equals more choice. The OTA 4.4 release will obviously be stock so will be full of bloat, cm¹¹ is slim and smooth but will not have blinkfeed
If your running Windows 8 on pc you may encounter problems with ADB

Just waiting for CM11 to be more stable before I flash ... no speakerphone in call is a bit of a deal breaker ..

kourninki said:
Just waiting for CM11 to be more stable before I flash ... no speakerphone in call is a bit of a deal breaker ..
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Try the hybrid rom, it's stable

Braddison said:
Try the hybrid rom, it's stable
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.. and really really slim ... im just trying to find out if the dev has fixed the panoramic and gallery yet .. dont have permissions to post and ask in the dev thread ...

Hybrid is nice and fast. I tried CM11 but its not ready for me. It loses net connection and i need to reenter pin. Will test newer versions.
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gomezr said:
Hybrid is nice and fast. I tried CM11 but its not ready for me. It loses net connection and i need to reenter pin. Will test newer versions.
Sent from my HTC One mini using Tapatalk
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think Hybrid over the stock 4.4 when it finally gets released?

Tried ever ROM.
One Hybrid (With Smart Launcher, no apex) is the best

7kaa said:
Tried ever ROM.
One Hybrid (With Smart Launcher, no apex) is the best
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I liked hybrid also, found battery was quite average though ... None of these roms seem to handle the lock screen well .. ie still sensed

kourninki said:
I liked hybrid also, found battery was quite average though ... None of these roms seem to handle the lock screen well .. ie still sensed
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Hmm. I uploaded Smart Launcher 2 and froze Apex.
Battery started work longer
And made some autorun fixes.
I recommend to upload Hybrid and change a little bit