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Vodaphone converted to stock

I've recently bought a HTC desire HD and I'm really dissapointed with the vodaphone branding basically forced upon it. I was looking to install a stock rom of sorts to the device and was wondering if someone could give me a quick link to the guides and order that i'd have to do stuff in.
As I understand it I need to root (not sure if I have to permenantly do so) my phone, and then flash with a stock rom. I'm having a hard time finding a stock rom and also information on whether installing this stock rom would allow me to automatically update, would there be any differences to buying a stock HTC desire HD from a shop.
The rom currently installed is the one for the AU vodaphone Desire HD
Just after the equivalent unbranded one, and any additional steps required to remove the vodaphone filth.

I didn't think Vodafone were branding them quite yet. I got mine from Vodafone UK a few weeks ago and I've got zero branding at all on it.

agreed I have no branding either and I have had 3 DHD's. I was also assured by a VF staff member that all DHD come directly from HTC sealed and VF do not open the box ever before sending out to its customers.

Managed to sort this out, yeah the aussie ones seem to come loaded with rubbish that's unremovable >.<
I ended up loading one of the UK WWE roms and it's working fine now
For anyone curious and new to the process like I was.. I used the perma root method using VISIONary and then I simply ran the setup file of the rom on my PC and it did all the work. Took a little working out but was suprisingly simple.
IF your device isnt rooted then you won't be able to install the rom, it will come up with a user error (somthing along the lines of wrong user id)

What "rubbish" ? Amazon MP3 ? QuickOffice ? SoundHound ? Facebook ? Twitter ? Peep ? That is "HTC rubbish", not "Vodafone rubbish" .

Silentplanet said:
Managed to sort this out, yeah the aussie ones seem to come loaded with rubbish that's unremovable >.<
I ended up loading one of the UK WWE roms and it's working fine now
For anyone curious and new to the process like I was.. I used the perma root method using VISIONary and then I simply ran the setup file of the rom on my PC and it did all the work. Took a little working out but was suprisingly simple.
IF your device isnt rooted then you won't be able to install the rom, it will come up with a user error (somthing along the lines of wrong user id)
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Do you really hav to root the phone do debrand it? Previous devices, such as my Desire, only required a Goldcard present to allow flashing any of the HTC Roms.

faugusztin said:
What "rubbish" ? Amazon MP3 ? QuickOffice ? SoundHound ? Facebook ? Twitter ? Peep ? That is "HTC rubbish", not "Vodafone rubbish" .
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a bunch of apps which are web links which directs you to nowhere....

faugusztin said:
What "rubbish" ? Amazon MP3 ? QuickOffice ? SoundHound ? Facebook ? Twitter ? Peep ? That is "HTC rubbish", not "Vodafone rubbish" .
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A "Games" app - really a link that leads to a crappy Vodfone Australia website
A "Music" app - as above
A "News" app - as above
A "Sport" app - as above
A "Vodafone" app - as above
Would be nice to remove them and reclaim those names in the app drawer.
I might look for the UK rom myself.

olivierlee said:
Do you really hav to root the phone do debrand it? Previous devices, such as my Desire, only required a Goldcard present to allow flashing any of the HTC Roms.
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Yeah I did try using a Goldcard but it didn't work for me, may have been user error not quite sure.
As for the "rubbish" apps, just the weblinks that link to the main vodaphone site and a boot logo that's rather slow (atleast it felt like it was slowing startup down).
The HTC stuff is fine, I can live with that.. but broken voda links were driving me nuts!

Over and above the links and apps, Vodafone has also put in a splash screen on boot (which I think actually slows down the overall boot process by a few seconds). I'm very keen on flashing a new ROM but I'm worried by warranty issues since there doesn't appear to be any Australian Vodafone ROMs available as of yet...
Any tips on what else can be done? Are we able to create a backup of the current ROM somehow?
EDIT: I just read through another thread and noticed the boot animation can be altered. I used root explorer to navigate to the directory
'system\customize\resources' and found the Vodafone boot. Unfortunately Root explorer isn't letting me edit that file as it is 'read-only'. I have perm-rooted my phone and granted SuperUser access...

Silentplanet said:
Managed to sort this out, yeah the aussie ones seem to come loaded with rubbish that's unremovable >.<
I ended up loading one of the UK WWE roms and it's working fine now
For anyone curious and new to the process like I was.. I used the perma root method using VISIONary and then I simply ran the setup file of the rom on my PC and it did all the work. Took a little working out but was suprisingly simple.
IF your device isnt rooted then you won't be able to install the rom, it will come up with a user error (somthing along the lines of wrong user id)
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So you flashed using a stock WWE? Which version? Also, were you able to get the OTA update OK?
I flashed mine using a Goldcard recently, and all worked fine, but the OTA has appeared to break my wifi.
Also, i can also back this guy up, Vodafone AU brand the HTC Desire HD's.

BigDook said:
So you flashed using a stock WWE? Which version? Also, were you able to get the OTA update OK?
I flashed mine using a Goldcard recently, and all worked fine, but the OTA has appeared to break my wifi.
Also, i can also back this guy up, Vodafone AU brand the HTC Desire HD's.
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Remember that you need to perm root again after you flash it with wwe.. Then do the ots update
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

I'll post a link to the rom I used after my internet uncaps but It should be listed in the desire hd developers forum. [ROM] in the thread title.. one of the popular threads.
Edit: Can't link the thread so I've pasted it's name instead [ROM]Ace Test & Stock ROMS

Sylpher said:
EDIT: I just read through another thread and noticed the boot animation can be altered. I used root explorer to navigate to the directory
'system\customize\resources' and found the Vodafone boot. Unfortunately Root explorer isn't letting me edit that file as it is 'read-only'. I have perm-rooted my phone and granted SuperUser access...
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I am in the same boat. I also cannot edit in the 'resources' folder. I have uninstalled Root Explorer and re-installed, but still no luck.
Anyone have any idea's on how to do this ? I am per-rooted also.
Cheers
Fitzy

Anyone want to write up a how to for us noobs?
i.e. where do I get the stock rom from?

fitzysx10 said:
I am in the same boat. I also cannot edit in the 'resources' folder. I have uninstalled Root Explorer and re-installed, but still no luck.
Anyone have any idea's on how to do this ? I am per-rooted also.
Cheers
Fitzy
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I just did this with my Three branded ROM using Root Explorer, in /system/customize/resource/ there was a HUTCH_bootanimation.zip and a bootanimation.zip
I just clicked the Mount R/W button up in the top right hand corner and renamed the bootanimation.zip to HUTCH_bootanimation.zip
Should be similar on Vodafone
You can also unzip play with the logo and rezip then move it to the sdcard and with Root Explorer put it back in /system/customize/resource/
I would like to know which file points to HUTCH_bootanimation.zip (or whatever) as the boot animation zip and be able to just change that instead

thanks for this, im getting a vodafone branded one tommorow and they are putting firmware on it with all the crap vodafone 360 etc. which no one wants or cares about,

mox123 said:
thanks for this, im getting a vodafone branded one tommorow and they are putting firmware on it with all the crap vodafone 360 etc. which no one wants or cares about,
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I had one of these, rooted it and installed LeeDROID 1.2
Now it is mine and no Vodafone influence
Just be wary or removing ANY old app when you do root, some may have dependencies, some cooks say it is better to freeze an app rather than delete just in case.

samchilla said:
I just did this with my Three branded ROM using Root Explorer, in /system/customize/resource/ there was a HUTCH_bootanimation.zip and a bootanimation.zip
I just clicked the Mount R/W button up in the top right hand corner and renamed the bootanimation.zip to HUTCH_bootanimation.zip
Should be similar on Vodafone
You can also unzip play with the logo and rezip then move it to the sdcard and with Root Explorer put it back in /system/customize/resource/
I would like to know which file points to HUTCH_bootanimation.zip (or whatever) as the boot animation zip and be able to just change that instead
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My DHD is permrooted. I deleted the "Hutch_bootanimation.zip" cause i dont want 3 logo at bootscreen but "Hutch_bootanimation.zip" is automatically recovered after restart.
can you show me how to permanently delete "Hutch_bootanimation.zip". I am using root explorer.

cubim said:
My DHD is permrooted. I deleted the "Hutch_bootanimation.zip" cause i dont want 3 logo at bootscreen but "Hutch_bootanimation.zip" is automatically recovered after restart.
can you show me how to permanently delete "Hutch_bootanimation.zip". I am using root explorer.
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did you press the Mount R/W button on the top right corner of root explorer?
does your phone have S-OFF?

How to enable non-market apps

I was playing around with my flipout and thought I'd share
You can use the method described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376 to enable non market apps in the flipout. The only difference is that you need to go to cd /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
using something like SQLlite to edit this file, change the value of the field: force_only_market_apps from 1 to 0.
Hope this helps
-M

Ehm... Settings->Applications->Unknown sources!

ahh my bad. Should have clarified. This is for the "locked" at&t version of the flipout that lacks the option :-D

mrokkam said:
ahh my bad. Should have clarified. This is for the "locked" at&t version of the flipout that lacks the option :-D
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All att android phone are LOCKED to non-market app. ( on purpose )
You have couple choices...
1. flash your phone to retail firmware via RSD
( then problem solved, not to mention you can also bypass motoblur )
2. Root your att phone and use "adb install xxxx.apk" to install your non-market app.

no clue said:
All att android phone are LOCKED to non-market app. ( on purpose )
You have couple choices...
1. flash your phone to retail firmware via RSD
( then problem solved, not to mention you can also bypass motoblur )
2. Root your att phone and use "adb install xxxx.apk" to install your non-market app.
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Sorry if I didn't search hard enough, but where can I find available roms for my wife's flipout?
VIPERrom 4.2c/EXT4

what is the procedure to root this phone? im looking to do this on my wifes phone as well....

Download this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 -> install it on your phone -> press "Permanent root" button - > enjoy!

dalkor said:
Download this app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 -> install it on your phone -> press "Permanent root" button - > enjoy!
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this method does not work on locked flipout, like the AT&T one, among other. I just though I would share how I was able to root and side load apps even without changing any data files.........
First and foremost...i used this app as I have a Sony Xperia X10.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
I would suggest using version 0.2.8 as the newer version, which is what I have, asks you multiple times what device is connected, and since this flash tool is for the Sony Xperias's, it only gives you the option of the five different versions that are out now. I just kept suing the X10, as that is the phone I have on hand.
With this tool, I was able to Root the Flipout with just a click, and also use the newer version (0.2.9.1) too install apk's. ( sorry, so let me correct myself, download the latest version, and just continue to choose X10)
ALL CREDIT IS TO GO OUT TO THE DEVELOPERS OF THIS FLASHTOOL BIN4RY AND ANDROXYDE.....DONATE TO THEM IF POSSIBLE
It worked for me and I hope theres a way soon to be able to flash this flipout to be able to atlease remove all the clutter at&t apps, and non essential apps, like motoblur, AND have everything working, atleast for my fellow US AT&T and T-Mobile users........

[GUIDE] Root and Unroot your HTC Wildfire

Hi..All,
i like to share my personal experience about root and unroot your Wildfire.
Before i start, i like to thanks for all brilliance developers that make me have the experience to explore my Wildfire. Super work!
HOW TO ROOT YOUR WILDFIRE?
What for? -> basically, Rooted phone can be flashed with custom ROM
1. Get Phone Rooting tool application -> unrevoked3 http://www.unrevoked.com/#wildfire
2. Get HBOOT USB Driver for windows PC -> http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install
3. If you already install HTC Sync, uninstall it now!
4. Install HBOOT USB Driver (how to install? see and read on link above)
5. Run "unrevoked3" application (it will waiting for phone connection)
6. Connect your wildfire to PC (with HTC Sync mode) make sure USB Debugging is enabled!
7. Confirm popup confirmation window in the PC
8. Wait, and let "unrevoked3" work till finish. and your phone is rooted!
HOW TO UNROOT YOUR WILDFIRE?
What for? -> basically to restore your phone (software) just like fresh from market
1. Download original RUU for Wildfire (buzz) from here -> http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Buzz
download the RUU that match with your country/region.
2. Use PC with Windows XP installed (not work with Windows Vista for my experience)
3. Install HTC Sync and HTC Driver
4. Run the downloaded RUU.exe, follow the step carefully.
5. Wait, don't touch your phone, just let it done till finish.
6. Your phone will "new" again!

how do yu unroot HTc Wldfire

keanuxk1 said:
how do yu unroot HTc Wldfire
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Refer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824396

i have one question....is it possible to root android 2.2 and what are the uses of rooting ???

puru96anand said:
i have one question....is it possible to root android 2.2 and what are the uses of rooting ???
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No, it is not possible yet.
Uses:
* More variety of apps and themes available
* Overclocking the CPU
* THE most important point - Custom ROMs!

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keanuxk1 said:
how do yu unroot HTc Wldfire
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the thread already updated, sorry for the late (i'm bit busy)

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puru96anand said:
i have one question....is it possible to root android 2.2 and what are the uses of rooting ???
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android 2.2 not yet possible to root (wait until rooting application tool have possibility to root wildfire froyo)
but...if you want to have rooted android 2.2, you can root your wildfire 2.1 than flash it with android 2.2 custom ROM for your wildfire.
uses:
- "Freedom" for your phone software
- Flash custom ROM, custom Kernel, custom Radio base
- Overclocking CPU
- More backup/restore capability
- much more...

How to install

I downloaded [OFFICIAL ROM UPDATE] Gingerbread 2.3.3 Update for HTC EVO Shift 4G from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127499
and I cant figure out how to install it. I put the file in the root file of my sd card then went into bootloader and nothing.

I'm going to ask this, but I'm pretty sure I already know the answer: are you rooted?
If not, and you don't care about root at this time, just go to HTC Software Updates, under Menu, settings, system updates, htc software update, and click check now.
Otherwise, two things disturb me about the link. The size of the file only shows 9.5 mb in the parenthesis next to the file name. It's actually 248 mb. Also, it's not in the correct name format, to just update from the bootloader. It needs to be PG06IMG.zip. But you can't just rename the file in the link above to PG06IMG.zip. It just won't work.
Or just go to shipped roms (shipped-roms.com) and download the latest ruu, and then connect the phone to your computer, and run the exe.

I tried the htc updates in setting and it said there were no updates for my phone. I gave up I found an ruu file and did it like you said and it worked great thanks. I was rooted but i only did it for wireless teather and i never used it so unrooting was not a problem.

By the way i used this ruu http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128410 to update and it work great

[Q] Lenovo Lepad S1 Y1011 - leaked rom

Hello,
my borther brougt me this tablet from china for chrismas: Lenovo Lepad y1011 (sry can't send a link becaus i'm a new user...)
But Lenovo has changed everything on android and they call it OS 2.0 (= Android 2.2 )
Maybe someone found a solution to update the OS to honeycomb or to install CWM?
I have read so mutch chinese forms but the googletranslator didn't find something usefull for me.
I hope someone of you may help me.
thx MiracelVip
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Here is a mirror for the roms:
3G001_0100.3010_user_mode(1).rar h**p://ul.to/mmv76osx
WiFi001_0100.3010_user_mode.rar h**p://ul.to/26utcnuo

hi, the thinkpad tablet never came with anything lower than 3.1, also that isn't a valid model number for this tablet.
I think you must have something other than a thinkpad tablet
Cheers
Tom

Check here, shows the instructions for that model.
TS

Yes i know this thread! But its just about rooting and installing google maps and the market... but the market in this thread isn't working anymore! i think the version is to old...
but i hate the lenove OS, i would like it to install another one or maybe develop my own one if CWM would work
it's this one: h**p://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/shop/shop_Detail.aspx?gdsid=A2100014142

Unfortunately, it's said that Lenovo has no any upgrade plan for this pad. LePad S1(Y1011) is the first mode of pad from Lenovo. the product, particularly its deep customized OS, is in very low maturity. short after its released to the market, it's ended production and replaced by A1 series pad. that's the situation, so disappointed, and angry. and finally, its ROM leaked.
i searched some Chinese forum and got the following leaked ROM:
* LePad S1 Ver_Wifi ROM here
* LePad S1 Ver_3G ROM here
* resource pack here
hope it helpful to you guys who may interested look into the code

Thanks for this informations! Does someone know what we can do with this files?
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This files are working! While I tried to install Gapps i bricked my Y1011 and i was able to reflash everything by using fastboot and LePad S1 Ver_3G ROM.
thx again for the files

hi i have the same tablet and really heavy problems. i look at all chinese forums with google translation and it is horrible to find anything about a working custom firmware.
if you instal the upper firmware it will be nice to tell us something about the changes. when i want to download i didnt work download allways stopp. the name is the same like the orriginal number.
im loking for a stable full android version. im read that there is a chinese caled chita he costum firmware for the lephone and the lephone works normal withe leos like the lepad.
so if anybody knew news about the lepad y1011 it wil be nice to write it here.
mfg
thorwald

yes i was able to install the firmeware above but ther are no changes! its just a leaked original version
at the moment i'm uploading the firmewares to uploaded.to
watch the 1. post

Thanks for your post. So i wont install the leaked rom if it isnt a full android. Do you know anything about Chitas Roms.
I worked with Costum Rom for my Archos Tablet and for HTC sensation xl but i m not god enough to custom a own one.
But i got Market place working without Gaaps. I have some mistakes with 492 but only by a few apps.
Thanks for upp the Files if I break it its easy to unbrick it. I will download it.
If some from China will inform us it will be very nice.

you have been able to install the market?! could you give me tutorial how you have done this? and thefiles you installed?
everytime i've tried it i bricked my device
(gerne auch auf deutsch )

At First German is on this forum not allowed. Forum rules (mir wärs auch lieber)
I have got market work with some mistakes on some files got mistake 492 if you find the APK on other Place the most will work but not with autoupdate.
Some Games will not work bcause the OS2.0.0 The Hardware is god enough
So here are how to do it
Install LeTools on Windows 7 PC. it is assumed that LenovoStore on your Lepad is already connected usin wifi.
Connect USB cable with Windows 7 PC
unzip attached file to your PC.
1. Copy all attached files to your LePad using LeTools in any known directory.
2. Use LePad filemanager and click on z4root.apk and install it. Its icon will appear on last Desktop
3. Use LePad file manager and click on Root_Explorer.apk and install it. Its icon will appear on last Desktop
4. Click on Z4root icon to run it. select temporary root permission
5. Click on Root_Explorer icon. It may say that it needs a restart to gain root access. so re run.
6. Now little hardwork. Find the folder where you copied the files. You have to copy following files to the folder /system/app
a. Vending.apk
b. Network location.apk
c. Market updater.apk
d. talk.apk
e. googleServicesFramework.apk
f. googlePartnerSetup.apk
7. Touch the file name and hold for a second, menu will appear. Select copy and go on top of listed files where .. is there for going to previous directory. keep going back till you reach the root folder.
8. Go to folder /system/app and touch the copy button at bottom of LePad screen.
9. Repeat the process for all above files.
10. Change the permissions on each copied file by touching the file name and holding for a second, from menu selecting permissions.
Select permissions as follows
User - Read and write
Group - Read
Others - Read
11. Now shutdown the LePad and then Power On.
12. Use file Manager and go to folder where you initially copied the files. Touch the Vending.apk to install it.
13. Now you should have Google market icon on Last Desktop.
14. All the best. You are needed to have a gmail account to use Google market.
I will look were i can Upload the files. If you start and stop the market it will automatik update to the 4.3.3
h**p://dl.dropbox.com/u/56215670/rootet.rar
Hope i could you Help
MFG
Thorwald

Any chance that there will be an Custom Rom For the S1 with android v2.3 or v4?

New LEOS vers. in China
Ther is a new leos version upcomming in china vers Nr WiFi001_C_S_1.0100.3014.rar
Hopefully i will update it in a Few days after Test
MFG
Thorwald