maarksparky
Inactive User
Tried and Tested it on HTC Desire unlocked branded on Virgin
Do not use this method if you have HBOOT version 0.83 or you are on Orange network as it will cause Wifi issues
Update on your own Risk as it will void the warranty
Step 1:
Update the current radio firmware to Generic version 1.21.405.2 by downloading it from HERE
Connect your phone to the PC and select HTC Sync option on the phone. Now run the file (as administrator if you are on Windows 7/Vista) and follow the instructions on screen.
Your phone will go in bootloader mode and once finished will reboot. This will put generic version of HTC desire 2.1 on your phone.
PS. my phone still had the virgin startup screen at this step.
Step 2:
Now you have to create a "Goldcard" (which is simply preparing your mini SDcard to do the flashing)
Its easy, use the tool attached enter the ID and then go to the website as per instructions and an email will be sent to you with the goldcard image.
go back to the Goldcard tool, browse for the gold card image and follow instructions.
You will now have a Gold card"
Step 3:
Now you need to download the 2.2 firmware from HERE
Rename file as update.zip (right click the file and rename as update) ensure you dont rename as update.zip.zip
copy this file to your Goldcard (mini SD card you prepared in Step 2)
Step 4:
Now turn your phone off then do the following:
• Turn your phone on whilst holding down the volume down button to enter the HBoot menu
• Choose the Recovery option by using the volume down button and the power button to select, your phone should then restart in recovery mode where you’ll be greeted with a red triangle and exclamation mark
• Press and hold the volume up button and press the power button once, then choose to apply update.zip at the next menu
• The 2.2 update will now take place during which time your phone will reboot several times, the whole process takes about 10 minutes
Thats you !! you have now updated/debranded your phone to 2.2. No brands Generic HTC white startup screen.
Any questions please ask, if you think this was helpful please add rep
Do not use this method if you have HBOOT version 0.83 or you are on Orange network as it will cause Wifi issues
Update on your own Risk as it will void the warranty
Step 1:
Update the current radio firmware to Generic version 1.21.405.2 by downloading it from HERE
Connect your phone to the PC and select HTC Sync option on the phone. Now run the file (as administrator if you are on Windows 7/Vista) and follow the instructions on screen.
Your phone will go in bootloader mode and once finished will reboot. This will put generic version of HTC desire 2.1 on your phone.
PS. my phone still had the virgin startup screen at this step.
Step 2:
Now you have to create a "Goldcard" (which is simply preparing your mini SDcard to do the flashing)
Its easy, use the tool attached enter the ID and then go to the website as per instructions and an email will be sent to you with the goldcard image.
go back to the Goldcard tool, browse for the gold card image and follow instructions.
You will now have a Gold card"
Step 3:
Now you need to download the 2.2 firmware from HERE
Rename file as update.zip (right click the file and rename as update) ensure you dont rename as update.zip.zip
copy this file to your Goldcard (mini SD card you prepared in Step 2)
Step 4:
Now turn your phone off then do the following:
• Turn your phone on whilst holding down the volume down button to enter the HBoot menu
• Choose the Recovery option by using the volume down button and the power button to select, your phone should then restart in recovery mode where you’ll be greeted with a red triangle and exclamation mark
• Press and hold the volume up button and press the power button once, then choose to apply update.zip at the next menu
• The 2.2 update will now take place during which time your phone will reboot several times, the whole process takes about 10 minutes
Thats you !! you have now updated/debranded your phone to 2.2. No brands Generic HTC white startup screen.
Any questions please ask, if you think this was helpful please add rep