Having bought a not cheap device, you always want to squeeze the maximum out of it, because it was bought not just for calls, especially when it comes to HTC, there are more alternative firmware for these smartphones than for everyone else.
MIUI 2.4.6 and 2.3.7(Android 2.3 custom UI)
This firmware is different from all the others, after using it, I switch screens out of habit instead of entering the application menu. The firmware is made 1 in 1 for the IOS interface, all applications are located on the desktops, if you remove the shortcut from the desktop, it is removed from the phone, to save space, you can create folders on desktops and drop shortcuts into folders.
- The taskbar has switches for wifi, bluetooth, screen auto-rotation, data transfer, etc. very convenient, no need to go into settings to switch basic functions
- There is immediately root
- The unlock screen has player controls, you can turn on the flashlight by holding the HOME button, you can immediately see missed calls and unread messages, you can go directly to the phone or messages
- There is a built-in firewall for blacklisting numbers, etc., but it works a little crookedly
- Battery life is noticeably longer, but many standard services have been cut out, because of this some specific applications do not work correctly
- There is a delay in response, i.e. you pick up the phone, say ale ale, and only after 2-3 seconds will you be heard, i.e. Microphone does not turn on immediately
- There is a standard means of recording conversations, but only the interlocutor is heard in it, nothing is heard from the microphone, i.e. there is no point to it.
- In some applications, for example, in QIP, there are glitches with the display of the interface, the buttons are spreading, etc.
RUHD 3.0.1 (Android 2.3 and Sense 3.5)
Here we have almost stock firmware, but with many useful things, and also Sense 3.5 and updated apps. When you first start the firmware, we are asked which programs to install and which are not needed, many are not cut out desired applications. But the firmware is a little heavy for the device.
- There is a built-in processor frequency control tool, you can make the frequency higher than the standard one, or vice versa, you can lower it to save battery, you can assign processor frequency profiles depending on the battery charge, for example, if 10% is left, then it is logical to reduce the frequency to 128 MHz, endure dullness, but but stay connected.
- There are additional items in the phone shutdown menu silent mode, vibrate mode, airplane mode, turn off mobile data
- From the lock screen, you can directly open Phone, Mail, Camera, Messages
- There is almost no delay in response (about half a second)
- The camera is working fine
- The interface is responsive, but slightly inferior in speed even to the standard one, let alone MIUI, Sense 3.5 is heavy, eats a lot of RAM
- The taskbar has switches almost like in MIUI
- There is standard means to block ads, use windows network resources and much more.
Nikez Lente 1.0.1a6 (Android 4 and Standard UI)
The firmware is at the beta stage, I installed it for the sake of interest, on this moment all custom firmware on Android 4 do not work quite correctly
- There is a significant delay in the response, just like not MIUI
- The interface is a little blunt, this is due to the curved 2d acceleration, but they say a new custom kernel will be released soon and the situation will improve
- From the shutdown screen, you can go directly to BootLoader or Recovery
- There are no switches in the taskbar like on MIUI and RUHD
- Naturally, the interface of the fourth android is very interesting and convenient
In the article we will tell you how to install the standard and modified firmware on HTC smartphones.
Important! All responsibility for the actions taken lies solely with you. Without knowledge, experience and understanding of the risks, do not flash the phone, but rather study more information.
The standard way to update the firmware
This method is standard for all Android smartphones. Allows you to get the latest version of the system. The update process is safe and primarily aimed at novice users. This will install the update, subject to availability from the manufacturer. If the manufacturer has stopped supporting the smartphone, you will not receive the update.
For detailed instructions on updating, see the subheading.
Installing the RUU image
With the help of the RUU image, the smartphone returns to its standard state, the stock firmware is flashed. All user settings are reset only if S-On protection is enabled. With S-Off, data is retained. Additionally, it is recommended to remove the SIM and MicroSD card for the duration of the firmware.
If S-On protection is enabled, the bootloader must be in the closed state - LOCKED, otherwise error 155 will appear in the process. In this case, close the bootloader with the command fastboot oem lock.
You can not install the old firmware over the new firmware.
Before flashing, it is important to check the compliance of the CID and MID of the smartphone. Can't bet European firmware into Chinese.
Algorithm of actions for RUU.exe:
- Boot your smartphone in bootloader mode.
- Connect to a computer where drivers, ADB and Fastboot are installed.
- When the message “fastboot usb” appears on the screen, run the RUU.exe utility on the computer, then follow the instructions of the installer.
Algorithm of actions for RUU.zip:
- Download the HTC fastbbot app. Place the utility in the ADB folder.
- Connect your smartphone to your computer.
- Open command line and type fastboot oem rebootRUU.
- Next - htc_fastboot flash zip
/rom.zip, where XXXXX is the path to the firmware.
Installing firmware.zip
Another way to install stock firmware. The requirements are the same as for the RUU image.
Action algorithm:
- Download the appropriate firmware, then place the archive in the folder with fastboot. Change the name of the firmware to "firmware".
- Boot the device into bootloader mode. Connect to PC.
- Open a command prompt. Enter the path to the folder where fastboot is located. For example cd c:\androfon.
- Further fastboot oem rebootRUU.
- After the phone reboots and HTC appears, enter . An error message will appear on the screen, this is normal, enter again fastboot flash zip firmware.zip.
- When the firmware is completed, enter fastboot reboot.
Installing custom firmware
Custom firmware is installed via third-party recovery - or. Pre-required. If TWRP is installed on your device, follow the instructions:
Important! Before installing custom firmware, be sure to ask about additional conditions image installation.
TWRP installation instructions
Important! This method installation is applicable for older devices, because in latest models, installation is done through Magisk. Before installing TWRP, be sure to specify which method is relevant for your model.
Action algorithm:
- Download TWRP, rename recovery file. If you downloaded the archive, unzip the archive and then rename the recovery.
- Place the file in the adb and fastboot folder, for example in the C:\Androfon folder.
- Connect your phone to PC.
- Open a command prompt. Put your phone in download mode - adb reboot download.
- Enter CD C:\Androfon.
- Then fastboot flash recovery recovery.img. You may need to clear the cache, check this before installing. The cleanup command is fastboot erase cache.
- To enter recovery, run the bootloader, where select the flashed recovery.
Conclusion
The article describes how to flash htc smartphones official and custom firmware; How to install TWRP recovery.
If you have any questions or suggestions for corrections and additions, write your comments in the comments.
Yes, a little off topic, but still the other day I flashed my own, already quite old, smarfon and I have experience. As they say, the same firmware is something in common with satellite receivers.
I hope with this post I will help someone and reduce the time spent, as there is a lot of information, but for the most part it is very scattered. Next by myself firmware process htc phone desire a8181 on android version 4 or higher.
To start. Many people write that you need to unlock the bootloader - I did not succeed, nor the program HTC Bootloader Unlock, nor the standard method through the office. htc site.
Instructions for htc desire phone firmware on android 4 +
As it turned out, I had the last official update with android version 2.3. Accordingly, S-ON is software change protection. Which needs to be removed first.
But before you do anything, you need to install your device drivers on your computer twice.
You need to do this in semi-automatic mode, each time pointing to the folder with the drivers.
First HTC Drivers needed with a normally working phone, and the second Android USB Driver- when working with the bootloader and in recovery mode.
According to instructions. Personally, I uploaded the archives to the root of the C drive and installed it from there, or rather indicated where they were.
So the drivers are installed and the phone is visible in the computer - we move on.
As already mentioned, you need to remove S-ON to make S-OFF. You can see the status like this. Turn off the phone - remove the battery and press the volume down + turn on.
Visible at the very top.
How to remove S-OFF htc?
Exactly how I did it. We go to the site http://rev.alpharev.nl/ - download the application for windows in the same place. Fill in the data here. Serial number we take it in our phone - we look in the settings or look under the battery.
We enter keeping the register. We generate and receive the code that we enter into running application from there. The phone must be connected by cable.
After that, you should get S-OFF and the inscription in pink.
The next step is to sew a recovery to an alternative one. We need an archive Android- which we unzip to the root of drive C.
There is Recovery Flash.bat and recovery.img (recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-bravo.img). When you start the first one, the second one should be flashed. I chose this particular version of the recovery, because it seemed convenient to me, it worked adequately and the control was familiar - with a finger. You can look for an alternative and just rename it to recovery.img and sew the same way.
Next, you need to get the rights of the super user. My program worked KingoROOT from under Windows with a normally turned on phone through a cable.
All this allowed me to flash the phone to custom firmware. Of course, the first one that came across did not suit me, and the second one was also poorly installed. In short, I settled on this CM10.1_VJ_4.2.2_V6.2_Sense_Data++.zip . With an increase in space for programs on an external flash drive.
Do not think that everything is only in the firmware - that is, installing software. It still needs to be configured. So it's almost a bare system.
The instructions at the address helped me a lot.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=366523&st=7220#entry39335246
But don't trust her completely. See for yourself what you need more.
I did not delete Google services and updates - I just turned it off and this immediately gave a lot of space for the necessary programs.
I found it necessary to install LowSoundFixer_v1.0.8.apk(increases volume - firmware bug) and SD+Maid+Pro+v3.1.4.6_arm-zipalign(cleans the cache and garbage on the phone). And the rest is not.
pic phone screen
Conclusion - the phone works fine and is configured for modern android. Now you can install the necessary applications that did not work on old version, besides a lot of space for games and programs. Definitely need to sew.
Video firmware htc desire a8181 android 4
Recently on site developer.htc.com appeared official firmware for HTC Desire . This upgrade to version Android 2.3 Gingerbread although it is available for download to anyone, it is not available from the update menu in the smartphone itself. This is due to the fact that Desire has a rather small amount of memory and the developers do not recommend updating to 2.3 ordinary users. Not included in the updated firmware background pictures, the Facebook app and some programs HTC Sense.
1. Preparing the smartphone for firmware.
The first thing to do is save contacts to a memory card. To do this, click on the screen "Telephone", go to the address book (where all contacts are displayed) and press the hard button menu. From the menu that appears on the screen, select "Import Export" and choose "Export to SD card" and get the file on a flash drive "pcsc_pcsc_00001.vcf" or another type with extension. vcf file.
We copy all data from the SD card to a computer, just in case, because photos and possibly others are stored there required files. We format the SD card to delete all data that is no longer needed on the card. After all, all programs will have to be reinstalled, and they will create directories on the card for themselves. We go "Setting" — "Device Memory" — "Remove memory card" — "Erase SD Card".
Resetting HTC Desire before initial settings, then all installed applications will naturally disappear, but all possible free space in the memory of the device itself will immediately be released on the phone and there will be no problems if free space is required during the firmware. Therefore, we go to "Settings", Further "Device Memory" and the lowest point will be "Reset factory settings". After the reset, I got 136 megabytes free space.
2. Download the firmware.
Well, of course, you need the firmware itself, download it either from our website at this link - or from the official HTC website.
After downloading the archive, we see 4 files:
- Flashlight_signed_07072011.apk- torch
- teeter_signed_07072011.apk- ball game
- htc_wallpaper.zip- background images (archived)
- - the firmware itself (in the archive)
Because Android 2.3.3 takes up more space, then the standard programs (a flashlight and a toy with a ball), as well as “wallpapers” were removed by the HTC developers from the firmware and made as separate applications that can be installed if you still need them.
I'll run ahead and say that after resetting to factory settings, the previous android 2.2(official update) on my HTC Desire, freed up 136 megabytes. After flashing to 2.3.3, there were 128 megabytes of free space. I think you will not be afraid of the loss of 8 megabytes of free space, because now almost all applications can move to an SD card.
3. What is needed?
Find and unpack the firmware itself ( HTC Desire Android 2.3 Upgrade.zip). There are 2 files inside PDF instructions and EXE which is a self-extracting installer, after launching which, the firmware and flasher are unpacked into a temporary folder and automatically launched.
Let's see what the instructions recommend. The first point is advised by the characteristics of the PC on which the firmware will be produced. At least a gigahertz processor, 512 MB of memory or more, 150 megabytes of free disk space and USB 2.0. operating room Windows system, ranging from XP Home to 7 Ultimate.
4. Connecting and setting up HTC Desire for firmware
Install HTC Sync if you haven't installed it yet. If installed, but not running, then run. Download HTC Sync you can from this site, by reference - or from saya.
We connect your HTC Desire USB cable to the computer, select synchronization on the display. If everything goes well, then HTC Sync on the computer will see the device. I recommend connecting to system unit, since when I connected to the USB hub in the monitor, I got an error during the firmware ( ERROR : USB CONNECTION ERROR), which reports wrong connection or problems with the drivers.
We check that your computer will not fall into sleep mode when idle and after a certain number of minutes. Well, I also advise you to remove the inclusion of the screensaver. We close everything extra programs on the computer.
Disable the screen lock. We go to "Settings" — "Safety" — "Change blocking method" or ( "Set up screen lock") — "Unprotect".
Check the battery level (V official instructions recommend not less than 30%). We go "Settings" — "About phone" — "Battery".
We launch the flash driver, the file " RUU_HTC Desire Android 2.3 Upgrade (Gingerbread).exe»
Attention! Do not forget to save all data from your phone (contacts and files from the memory card). Do a factory reset and clean the memory card. And remember that after flashing all your data and settings will be reset.
The flashing time takes about 10 minutes, do not pull out the cable from the phone or computer, do not press the buttons on the phone and it is not recommended to use the computer, wait until the end of the procedure.
5. Update HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread (flash driver instructions)
Once again, make sure that you did a factory reset, which led to the removal of all installed applications on your smartphone and factory reset.
In the first window, just click " Next". In the next window, we are again warned that it is necessary to delete all data from the phone and offer to read the ReadME (instruction in English).
In the third window, they remind you to turn off the hibernation mode in windows, the battery level and check USB connections cable.
Put a tick and click "Next", after which the connection of the smartphone to the computer and the status of the device are checked.
After a successful check, in the next window we see the "Update" button.
We click on this button and in the next window we see the firmware version on the device and the version to which your Desire will be flashed, click “Next” again.
And the last window that appears, before the update process, tells us that by pressing the “Next” button, the process of flashing the device will begin, all information will be displayed on the screen, and at the end we will receive a message about the successful update of the device. It's not too late to refuse, but we click "Next" again.
Began! That's what all this was done for, the process of updating your HTC Desire to Android 2.3.3 has begun
It all looks like a small window with a progress bar, a message that the process will take about 10 minutes, in no case do not touch the USB cable connecting the smartphone to the PC.
At the end, we get a window with the “Finish” button and a message in English that the process has been successfully completed.
Hooray! Now your HTC Desire works under Android 2.3.3
We restore contacts and necessary data from backups and re-install the necessary applications.
Possible error messages:
ERROR : FILE OPEN ERROR- file read error, try to run "RUU_HTC Desire Android 2.3 Upgrade (Gingerbread).exe" again
ERROR : MAIN BATTERY POWER– the battery charge of the smartphone is less than 30%, put it on charge and try again when the battery is sufficiently charged.
ERROR : MODEL ID ERROR
ERROR : CUSTOMER ID ERROR– the firmware is not designed for your smartphone model.
ERROR : IMAGE ERROR- the firmware file is incorrect or damaged, try downloading the firmware again from the site.
ERROR : USB CONNECTION ERROR- Connection error USB cable. Connect the cable directly to your computer, not to USB hubs.
I am a happy owner of HTC Desire A8181. When I bought it a year ago, my joy knew no bounds. Came out after a while samsung galaxy S, HTC Desire HD, HTC Incredible S, etc. and then one fine day the era of "monsters" began on 2 cores with powerful graphic coprocessors (I think it makes no sense to list models)
I realized that I had a phone in my hands, which I bought “gray” for almost $ 700, but then it was a “monster”, now it is hardly relevant against the backdrop of fresh interfaces and high performance. Since the warranty came to an end, I decided not to waste time and squeeze out everything that was possible from my "desire". First of all, I got the rights ROOT, then S-OFF. I explain:
ROOT- in other words, “granting super-user rights”, they allow you to feel freer in managing your phone, working with applications, almost all of them (with ROOT rights) are placed on the memory card; the ability to create Ext (the system will see the allocated space on the memory card as part of the phone’s memory) and Swap (a partition that works as a “paging file”, as it creates additional RAM) partitions.
S-OFF- Security OFF - turn off the protection of the phone to "expand the possibilities" of working with it.
Then I flashed the latest version of the radio module (responsible for signal quality in the GSM / CDMA network, stability wifi work). Then there was the question (the most interesting) of installing custom (modified / ported from another device, more colorful / productive) firmware.
In this article I will talk about 4 firmwares that on my HTC Desire proved to be the brightest and differed from other firmwares in a number of "features", "usefulness" and "goodies". Let's get started.
In order not to clutter up the blog with huge screenshots, you can view them slightly reduced in flash. Screens "in full growth" !
MIUI. (Now relevant, personally for me.FCR_MIUI_R29.3, but there are many modifications of this firmware)
The appearance of the firmware is beautifully "licked" from the iphone. There is no NTS Sense in the firmware. The settings menu looks the same as in iphone. The ability to customize themes, the background of not only the desktop, but also the lock screen. The ability to jump directly to the phone (dialer) / sms / just unlock the screen on the lock screen (by the way, this function was used in MIUI earlier than in Sense from NTS), there is a scroll bar at the bottom of the desktop - under it is a block of dedicated programs that you can fill yourself / edit
Performance. The firmware does not slow down in any way, does not freeze. Based on the test results in Quadrant, NeoCore, Benchmark AnTuTu, we can conclude that MIUI is a very productive and fast firmware!
Personal opinion: the firmware is original, brightly different from others, has a peculiar look, has high performance and its own branded add-ons. Those who have nothing against the iphone and its interface - I advise you to take a closer look!
Oxygen. (I have tested oxygen-2.1.4)
Before us is what is called "naked" Android. There is no HTC Sense interface (a sacrifice towards performance). The firmware looks insufficient - everything was pulled out of it - and NTS Sense, and all the built-in programs, and even the set of widgets is limited. But this is the whole point of Oxygen - this is the firmware that the user "cuts" on his own, while installing only those applications and widgets that he needs.
It is also possible to install additional those, using which the device changes before our eyes (I used Oceanis_oxygenv2-6). There is a specialized menu from Oxygen in which you can make serious settings regarding the phone.
Performance. The firmware has proven itself well, really fast, which is why it is popular.
Personal opinion: the ability to adjust the device for yourself, everything that could slow down the capabilities of the device is cut out. This is one of the most productive "naked" Androids. Suitable for all those who are chasing performance, who are looking for the most customizable version of the firmware. But in my case, some glitches of the system occurred, then the lower bar of programs disappeared into nowhere, then the phone itself rebooted, in general, it was a little unstable.
Cyanogen Mod 7.
Before us, again, is “bare” Android, without the HTC Sense interface. The firmware is notable for the fact that it is updated once a day, CyanogenMod 7 has the concept of “nightie” - nightly (frequent update), the guys from this team upgrade the firmware every day, and when they release a stable version, they upload it separately, they call it stable, which logical
The firmware is also quite productive and very “customizable”, and to the maximum, you even need to install applications from google separately. Fairly fast and stable, unlike Oxygen (perhaps this is only in my case).
Performance. The firmware behaves well both in simple situations and at times of special load. It performed well in tests.
Personal opinion: great alternative to oxygen, frequently updated, stable, fast. Suitable for all speed seekers. In my case, the sound of the conversational speaker went down
RCMixS. (used version RCMixS_v2.1_A2SD_CM7Hboot_TEST4).
This is the brightest and juiciest firmware that I have ever installed. NTS Sense 2.1 + 3.0 is involved here. The firmware is “live”, mega-beautiful, but can not boast of performance in any way, unlike the firmware listed above. Everything is compensated by beauty.
Performance. The performance is at a low level, but not lower than on the "native" firmware for HTC Desire. AT everyday use the apparatus of slowness is not felt - poor results are visible only in tests, but not in practice.
Personal opinion. This firmware is just a dream for those who are looking for themselves in firmware with Sense. In it, Sense is not buggy and does not crash, animated wallpapers, weather and active icons on the lock screen - everything works fabulously. NTS Sense 2.1+3.0 only here and only now! It feels like your Desire turns into Sensation, or at least into Incredible S. I still can't get used to it myself.
My verdict
- 1. The most original - MIUI
- 2. The most productive (fast) - MIUI / Oxygen / CyanogenMod 7 (to each his own)
- 3. The most beautiful - RCMixS
Of course, there are still firmwares for HTC Desire great amount and all of them are interesting in their own way. In some more interesting interface, in another - the camera behaves better and shoots HD video, thirdly, something else is possible. Everyone chooses what he likes more, sets his own priorities. I showed an example on my HTC Desire, but similar firmware (which radically changes the impression about the device) is available for almost every Android smartphone, so I wish you good luck with flashing!
Thank you all for your attention, I hope my work helped someone, it was just interesting for someone, in any case - good luck to everyone!