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Firmware for htc desire x. HTC Desire S Firmware

Smartphone HTC Desire S for about 4 years now. Despite the long wait for the fourth version of Android, this unit has remained with Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0 on board.

If you are still the owner of this device, then we are glad to present you detailed instructions to upgrade to unofficial version 4.2.2.

It is worth warning that after flashing the phone will return to the factory state and all your contacts from the message will be erased. Take care of their safety. The data on the SD card will remain.
Before you go directly to the firmware process, you need to have:

  1. HTC Sync - drivers for this model.
  2. Elements of the Android SDK is a utility for working with a smartphone.
  3. Recovery is a system menu that allows you to work with firmware, make backups, and more.
  4. GAPPS set is a set of applications from Google.

HTC Desire S firmware manual

  1. Install HTC Sync, which will help you fully work with your phone.
  2. Unzip the android-tools.zip archive to the root of drive C. The path should be C:\android\.
  3. The next step is . Use the instructions on the link.
  4. Install the Recovery that you downloaded earlier. This step will later help you install the firmware on HTC Desire S, make backup in case of an unsuccessful flashing.

Installing Recovery on HTC Desire S

In order to enter the bootloader, you first need to distort the battery for a few seconds. Next, press the Volume Down key and then the Power key. The desired menu should appear on the screen.

The next step is to connect the phone to the computer and select the fastboot item, after which you need to press the power key.

The Recovery archive must be unzipped to a working directory c:\android\.

Installation of recovery is carried out through the command Windows line. You must enter the command data (one by one):

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

5. Formatting the smartphone. This stage is necessary in order to exclude any future errors in the operation of the smartphone due to the fact that files from the previous firmware remain.
To clean up, go to custom recovery in the manner already described and follow the steps wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache/dalvik cache.

6. Directly install the firmware. Turning on the data transfer mode USB toggle usb storage copy the files from the "CM10.1 firmware from Andromadus" and "GAPPS set", which were downloaded above, and using the item install from sdcard install these archives.

7. The last step is to flash the kernel. From the firmware archive you need to copy boot.img to c:\android\ on your computer. Switching the phone to fastboot mode in command line flash the kernel with this command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

After that, it remains to reboot the phone, on which firmware 4.2.2 will be installed! Keep a couple of screenshots of the new firmware for HTC Desire S s510e:

How to flash HTC Desire?





HTC Desire is a communicator (smartphone) with operating Android system. It was developed HTC. Let's talk in more detail about how to flash HTC Desire in various ways.

Preparing for the firmware

Firmware is a replacement or update software phone to a new one. Phone firmware is the same as reinstalling Windows on the personal computer. For successful firmware, you must perform the following steps:

  • To obtain superuser rights (root rights) on the unrevoked.com website, download the Unrevoked program. Root rights are a special account in UNIX systems. The owner of such an account can perform all operations without exception.
  • Run the downloaded program and select the "Hboot Driver" file. Then follow the instructions to install the HBOOT driver. You can download drivers for self-installation at unrevoked.com.
  • Next, you need to disable Desire and enable it on the HBOOT system. This can be done using the Power and Volume Down buttons. Press them at the same time.
  • Then the smartphone must be connected to the PC when USB help cable. We wait until the inscription HBOOT USB PLUG appears, and go to the "Device Manager". Right-click on the Android 1.0 device and select the "Update Drivers" section.
  • Click on "Search for drivers on this computer". Next, you need to select the folder into which the drivers were unpacked.
  • Exit the HBOOT menu. The Volume Up, Volume Down buttons (move through the menu items) and the Enter button will help you with this.
  • In normal mode, start your smartphone and enable USB Debugging mode.

If you installed the HTC Sync application, uninstall it, but keep the drivers. Next, launch Unrevoked and connect your device to the PC. Give your consent to the requested information. After that, wait. The device will reboot, and as a result, “Unrevoked 3 Painless root and reflash” should appear.

How to flash HTC Desire: the main part

The procedure will be as follows: first download the firmware. You can download it on the site w3bsit3-dns.com. Recommended firmwares are RuHD and InsertCoin.

Next, you need to clear all user data. To do this, in the device menu, select "Settings" -\u003e "Privacy" -\u003e "Data reset". You can also do this using the firmware recovery mode. To do this, go to recovery menu, select the "Wipe data/factory reset -> "Yes" section. Due to this, the firmware modules will not match.

How to install firmware file for HTC Desire?

  • From the Recovery menu, select the "install zip from sd-card" file. Disable or enable signature verification (Clockwork) if necessary.
  • Next find zip firmware, select it and run it.
  • When the installation is completed, you will see the inscription “Installation completed”. Reboot your smartphone and wait for the download to begin.

The firmware usually lasts about fifteen to thirty minutes. As a result, you should get new version Android.

How to expand memory for applications?

The phone firmware itself takes up a lot of free space. In order to download various applications, the smartphone may not have enough free memory. In this case, a special program will help you. For this:

  • Download the "ROM Manager" program from the "Market" and run it.
  • Next, find the item "Create partitions on the SD card." Select the size of the ext partition.
  • The device should reboot and the partition will be created.

You can also read other articles on our site on similar topics: and.

Official android firmware 4.0 [stock ROM file] -
HTC custom firmware -

If a custom or official firmware on the CTC, then create a topic on the forum, in the section, our specialists will promptly and free of charge help, incl. with backup and manuals. Just do not forget to write a review about your smartphone - this is extremely important. Firmwares for HTC Desire X will also appear on this page. Please note that this HTC model requires an individual ROM file, so you should not try firmware files from other devices.

What are custom firmware(firmware)?

  1. CM - CyanogenMod
  2. lineageOS
  3. paranoid android
  4. OmniROM
  5. Temasek's
  1. AICP (Android Ice Cold Project)
  2. RR (Resurrection Remix)
  3. MK(MoKee)
  4. flymeOS
  5. Bliss
  6. crDroid
  7. Illusion ROMS
  8. Pacman ROM

Problems and disadvantages of a smartphone from HTC and how to fix them?

  • If the Desire X does not turn on, for example, you see a white screen, hangs on the splash screen, or the notification light only blinks at all (possibly after charging).
  • If it freezes when updating / freezes when turned on (requires flashing, 100%)
  • Not charging (usually, hardware problems)
  • Can't see sim card
  • The camera does not work (for the most part, hardware problems)
  • Sensor not working (depending on the situation)
For all these problems, please contact (you just need to create a topic), specialists will help for free.

Hard Reset for HTC Desire X

Instructions how to do hard reset on HTC Desire X (factory reset). We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the visual guide, which is called on Android. .


Reset codes (open the dialer and enter them).

  1. *2767*3855#
  2. *#*#7780#*#*
  3. *#*#7378423#*#*

Hard Reset via Recovery

  1. Turn off the device-> go to Recovery
  2. "wipe data/factory reset"
  3. "yes - delete all user data" -> "Reboot System"

How to enter Recovery?

  1. hold and hold Vol (-) [volume down], or Vol (+) [volume up] and the power button (Power)
  2. a menu with the Android logo will appear. That's it, you are in Recovery!

Reset settings on HTC Desire X can be done in a very simple way:

  1. Settings->Backup & Reset
  2. Reset settings (at the very bottom)

How to reset pattern

How to reset graphic key if you forgot it and now you can't unlock your HTC smartphone. On the Desire X model, the key or PIN can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock by resetting the settings, the lock code will be deleted and disabled.

  1. Reset graph. blocking -
  2. Password reset -

The need to flash a smartphone arises in two cases: if it started to “fail” (here we also include “stopped turning on”) and if you have a desire to transform its functionality.

Types of firmware

There are several types of firmware:

  1. Official via computer. To install it, you will need to connect your device to your computer, go to the official website of HTC Desire V from your computer, download executable file, run it and "obey" the instructions.
  2. Official via phone. You will need free Wi-Fi. Go to the "Phone settings" menu and select "About phone" → "Update phone". The firmware will install automatically.
  3. Alternative. This is an unofficial version created by smart users. It offers a lot more options for HTC Desire V. Most likely, you will choose it. Therefore, further we will talk about it.

Possible risks

HTC Firmware Desire V is a serious matter that requires attention. Especially if you decide to flash Android using an alternative version.

There are a number of risks that you should be aware of before you take care of your smartphone:

  1. Loss of warranty. Any unofficial HTC updates Desire V lead to the fact that in service center no one will help you for free. Therefore, you take full responsibility for the operation of the phone only.
  2. Aggravation of the situation. If you do something wrong or something goes wrong when installing the firmware, the smartphone may become a non-working device. Such a chance is small - 3 cases out of 100, but it is possible.

So be prepared for anything. If you are not confident in your abilities, then do not rush to flash HTC Desire V yourself.

Preparing for the firmware process

To begin with, it is desirable for you to obtain special Root rights. You can do this by downloading "Unrevoked" to your computer and installing the drivers.

  1. You need to turn off HTC Desire V and put it in HBOOT mode. To do this, hold down the combination of the "Power" and "Volume Down" buttons.
  2. Now you need to connect to the computer using a USB cable. HBOOT USB PLUG should appear.
  3. Open Device Manager and click right click mice by unidentified Android device 1.0. In the auxiliary menu that appears, select "Update Drivers".
  4. Now you need to click "Search for drivers on this computer" and select the folder in which the unzipped drivers are located.
  5. We exit the HBOOT mode. To navigate through its items, use the "Volume Up" and "Volume Down" buttons, and the "Power" button replaces "Enter" - you can use it to select the desired menu item.
  6. Next, launch HTC Desire V in standard mode and turn on USB Debugging.

If HTC Sync is installed on your device, you need to remove it, leaving the drivers.

  1. Run "Unrevoked" and connect your smartphone to your computer. Check the box "I agree with the terms" and wait while the program does its job. During this time, the android may be rebooted several times.

Main part

Now htc phone Desire V is ready to flash. Then follow the following instructions:

  1. Download your favorite firmware. We recommend RuHD.
  2. Check if everything is ready:
  • you have Root rights;
  • the firmware file is downloaded and placed on the memory card;
  • important data is saved to backup media;
  • everything is in order with the usb cable;
  • the smartphone is charged at 70-100%.

To avoid firmware module mismatch, clear all data on HTC Desire V (full wipe). To do this, go to "Phone settings", select "Privacy" and "Data reset".

You can also do this through Recovery. Go to Recovery and select "wipe data/factory reset" → "Yes".

  1. If you have already entered the Recovery, then select the “install zip from sd-card” command. If not, launch it and click the desired item.
  2. Enable or disable (if required) signature verification (Clockwork) - item "toggle verification mode".
  3. Find the firmware zip. Run it. Whatever is required in the instructions for the firmware, be sure to follow all the steps. Their order cannot be changed.

The correctness of the actions can be checked at this stage. The installation should begin, and the screen should appear inscriptions. At the end of the installation, the message “Installation completed” should appear.

  1. Now you need to restart HTC Desire V and wait for the download to start.

Standard firmware installation takes about 15-30 minutes. If you decide to flash your device for the first time, the installation may take longer.

Application Memory Expansion

With the correct steps described above, your smartphone should update android version to the latest.

However, after these manipulations, no more than 18 MB of free space will remain in the phone's memory, which is needed to install peripheral applications.

To increase this figure to 512 MB, you need to create an additional partition on the memory card. This can be done in many ways. There are only a few of the most reliable.

Data from the memory card will be deleted! Do not forget to transfer them to another storage medium.

1 way - via smartphone

Download from Market special program ROM manager. Run it and find the item "Create partitions on the SD card". Select the size of the ext partition. If necessary, also select a size for the swap partition. HTC Desire V will reboot and create the partition.

2 way - through a computer

Download and install any of the programs for working with partitions on your hard drive. Delete all partitions from the memory card and create these (do not change the sequence):

  1. main section ( file system FAT32);
  2. if needed, a swap partition (SWAP);
  3. ext partition of 512 MB (file system Ext 3 or Ext 4).

Finally

With the correct firmware, your HTC Desire V should start to perform better, use less battery, and gain a few more useful features.

If something went wrong, try to "reanimate" your smartphone yourself. How to do this, we will tell in the article. Sometimes it is worth contacting a service center for help.

Lacks functionality on purchased Android smartphone HTC Desire X? Do you want to root this smartphone? Website and article Root HTC Desire X will help you!

What is root?

For those who have just become a beginner or are not an expert in the vast world of Android and are not particularly familiar with the concept of how - root android , and also why it is needed, what can be done after receiving Root rights or how to get rid of them later if they are no longer needed, all this can be found in the detailed article -!

First of all!

There are no "left" links or unnecessary actions in this article! If you really need Root Rights, then read carefully and follow step by step, this is a guarantee that you will do everything right! This article on obtaining Root rights is divided into two parts: The first part is Required Components and conditions, the second part is Instruction how to get root rights using the received files and programs. If, in the process of obtaining root rights, Android constantly reboots or in the process of eternal loading (it happens extremely rarely, but still), then it’s worth it. Now let's start getting Root rights!

Android manufacturers sometimes release new firmware, on which it is impossible to get Root in one of the proposed ways, if the article has more alternative ways, try them. Doesn't work anyway? Specify the Android version and firmware version in the comments (do not write malicious shitty comments, you will not put this on yourself or others). Android freezes (does not load), read and re-read from the very FIRST PARAGRAPH, all the necessary links are present in the article!

Do you have any questions?

Still have questions or can't get root access to your Android? Leave comments about what worked for you, what didn't work, or what you did differently.

Necessary tools and conditions

  1. Computer (OS Windows XP/Vista/7);
  2. Original, undamaged MicroUSB cable;
  3. Download and install proprietary program ADB RUN site;
  4. Download and install the HTC driver;
  5. Enable USB debugging on Android;
  6. Download custom TWRP Recovery for your HTC Desire X model:
    • For hboot version 1.24 and below: Download
    • For hboot version 1.25 and higher: Download
  7. Download update archive SU.zip for Getting Root rights;

How to get Root HTC Desire X

1. Archive SU.zip unpack and move the contents along the way C:/adb/progbin;

2. Switch your HTC Desire X smartphone to Fastboot mode:

Option 1 (log into bootloader)

Turn off the smartphone and hold down the Volume Down and ON / OFF button

Option 2(enter bootloader)

Connect HTC Desire X to your computer, run the ADB RUN program and go to and select Reboot Device -> Reboot Bootloader in the menu

Option 1 (how to flash TWRP Recovery)

Run the Adb RUN program and go to the Fastboot ->Recovery menu, put the downloaded file xxxxxxx .img(instead of xxxxxx file name) in the opened window, close it, after which the smartphone will be flashed and press Enter

Option 2(how to flash TWRP Recovery)

  • File xxxxxxx .img(instead of xxxxxx file name) move to C:/adb/progbin
  • put smartphone into bootloader mode
  • In the Adb Run program, go to the menu Manual -> ADB
  • write command fastboot flash recovery xxxxxxx.img (instead of xxxxxx file name)


If you get a message on the command line:

fastboot

a) You may not have the driver installed or you need to reinstall it

b) The smartphone is not in bootloader mode and it is worth rebooting the smartphone again

Check Check for Root rights on Android

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