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post May 28 2010, 10:26 AM, updated 16y ago

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HTC Desire

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Previous Thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1251412

Official Site:
http://www.htc.com/www/product/desire/overview.html

Availablity Status in Malaysia:
Ori Set = Available Now for RM1,499.00 through Maxis contract. Retail unit will be available on 21 June at RM2,199.00.
AP Set = Available Now (Check the Handphone Section of LYN Garage Sales)

Available Mobile Plans:
Maxis http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/android/A...id_Packages.asp

Available Updates:
v1.21.405.2: Link Not Available for SEA set yet!
Feedback by z3r0717 on the update:
QUOTE(z3r0717)
btw, i update the new software version already and my wi-fi is still fine.. phew...
seems like the htc apps is indeed more smoother even the leap view..

NOTE: Software update nothing to do with froyo
Just updates the htc stuff and etc

The battery indeed improved a lot!
I had my wifi on and went to sleep. next morning, the battery didn't even drop much..
In the JuicePlotter app, in the graph, the line just went straight, slowly going down....
from midnight 2am to 11am, percentage drop like 1-2% only, of course in standby mode..
when i just got the phone, it drop 20% over the night, and then 5% the minimum, now 1-2%..
Specs:
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Videos:
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Owners List (PM me if you want to be added into this list):
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Useful Links for HTC Desire Users
HTC Desire Discussion @ xda-developers forum
desirehtc.com/
HTC Desire User Guide by nimbu
HTC IME Mod Keyboard with Voice Input for Desire
Tips & Tricks for the Desire
Flaws & annoyances with the HTC Desire (with workarounds!)
HTC Desire Rooting Guide (Do it at your own RISK!)
HTC Desire Official User Guide

Reviews:
GSMArena
Gizmodo
TracyandMatt.co.uk
Slashgear
Techradar
Geekanoids
Engadget
Mobileburn
cnet.co.uk
pocketnow.com
APCMag
Full List of Reviews @ xda-developers forum
LYN User Review By yolk

Other Sources:
AndroidandMe
Engadget
Gizmodo

This post has been edited by mikelee: Jun 20 2010, 12:58 AM
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post May 28 2010, 10:26 AM

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FAQs:
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Where can I get this awesome phone?
Currently it is exclusive for Maxis for 1 month. You are not able to buy outright with just the phone only, as you need subscribe to their plan. The Desire will retail for RM 2,199 and will be available from HTC’s resellers after the expiry of Maxis’ exclusivity period (that is from 24th June 2010 onwards).

What are the differences between HTC Desire and Google Nexus One?
http://mobilenews.omio.com/mobile-phone-fe...android-phones/

What colors are available in Malaysia?
For now would be the "Dark Brown" color.

How do I set customized ringtones?
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1213449

Can apps be installed into the SD card?
On Android 2.1 you are not able to do it unless:
1) Root it, and install App2SD
OR
2) Wait for Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for HTC Desire

Contacts
How do I import contacts from Apple iPhone?
An in depth steps with screenshots:
http://www.willineedit.com/2009/11/how-to-...-android-phone/

How do I import contacts from Nokia phone?
1. Export your contact to your PC as CSV file.
2. Then login to your Google Gmail account.
3. Import your CSV file to google contacts.
4. Sync from your HTC Desire, your contacts will be all in your phone.

All contacts from Facebook are updated into my call contact list. How do I remove it?
Go to your Contacts > Menu > View > uncheck Facebook.

How not to show the contact from sim in the Contact Lists?
Go to 'people' or contacts, Press Menu button > "View", then uncheck 'Sim'

SMS
Can I use a 3rd party SMS app?
Yes, you can. Find for "Handcent" SMS on Android Market. It's free and very customizable compare to the default sms app.

Handcent SMS Issue: When there is a new SMS comes in, you will receive 2 notifications at the top, yes? How to disable the original SMS application and use Handcent SMS from here onwards?
Go to the default sms app--> settings --> off the notification

Connectivity
Any idea on how to setup proxy to connect to the Internet?
No proxy support for HTC Desire at the moment.

Maxis Related Stuff
How does the Maxis plan works?
Step 1: Choose any rate plans: Value Plus 50, 80, 150, 250 or 500
Step 2: Choose any data plan (12 months contract period): 500MB (RM58), 1.5GB (RM78) or 3GB (RM88)
Step 3: Pay for the phone at RM1499
Step 4: Pay monthly according to plans that you have chosen, e.g Value Plus 50 + Data Plan 500MB = RM50 + RM58 = RM108
For more info refer here: http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/android/A...id_Packages.asp

How long is the required contact from Maxis?
12 months

What is the warranty provided for this phone from Maxis?
24 months extended warranty

Any freebies provided by Maxis?
Free car charger for the first 200 subscribers.

So where can I get this phone through Maxis?
Find it at your nearest Maxis store for more info.

Android Market
Does the SIS HTC Desire comes with Android Market?
Yes

Can I get both free and paid apps from Android Market?
For now, we can only get free apps.

Android 2.2 (Froyo)?
Am I able to upgrade to Froyo at the moment?
There isn't any official upgrade right now. HTC is currently into it to make sure Sense UI is compatible with Froyo. The only to do it now is to root your device (at your own risk!) and install it without Sense UI.

This post has been edited by mikelee: Jun 21 2010, 03:36 PM
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post May 28 2010, 05:52 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ May 28 2010, 04:30 PM)
I think bro mikelee should put a FAQ at the first thread.  This question has been asked zillion times before.  rclxub.gif

I would like to contribute the second FAQ: what are the apps that are included with Desire?  tongue.gif
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Yeah, I am on it right now. Please bear with me guys.
PM me if you want to add more questions and answers here so that I slot it in. smile.gif
Added a few of you guys into the owners list too.

Cynox, I am unsure the answer to your question...

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QUOTE(contoh @ May 28 2010, 06:47 PM)
got what colour?
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For now would be the "Dark Brown" color.
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post May 29 2010, 01:57 AM

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QUOTE(cybpsych @ May 28 2010, 10:06 PM)
correction to post #2, FAQ.

HTC in partnership with Maxis, secured an exclusive arrangement to sell the Desire for a period of around 1 month, with its exclusivity expiring on 23rd June 2010. 

The Desire will retail for RM 2,199 and will be available from HTC’s resellers after the expiry of Maxis’ exclusivity period (that is from 24th June 2010 onwards).
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Thanks for the correction.
Guys, let me know if there are more FAQs to be added.
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post Jun 3 2010, 10:40 PM

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Wow, been busy this past few days and posts count in this thread has increased until so much. Not able to keep track of the owner lists too. So if you guys wants me to add on the list, do PM me.
The FAQ section seems to have alot of lacking information. Anyone care to help on that, do PM me also. smile.gif
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post Jun 4 2010, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(k8118k @ Jun 4 2010, 01:21 AM)
1.http://www.htc.com/sea/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=312&cat=3&dl_id=933
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This link brings us to only the Application Upgrade for HTC Desire. Not up yet for SEA region I supposed?
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post Jun 4 2010, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE(nIcV @ Jun 4 2010, 10:56 AM)
wana ask a quest..do we have voice command for desire..and if have..how do we do that? smile.gif
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QUOTE(linkz @ Jun 4 2010, 11:14 AM)
nope.. u'll hv to install something call speech to text first i think... ... but i cant seem to find it anywhere now...
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Check here:
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post Jun 11 2010, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(rad @ Jun 11 2010, 11:57 AM)
Regarding software updates: 1.21.405.2: Link Not Available for SEA set yet! <--- meaning not available for our country? If I want to update, will void warranty?
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I am not sure whether it will allow to update the device also if it's is not an EU set. Someone else do correct me if I am wrong ya.
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post Jun 14 2010, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(Uchiha Itachi @ Jun 14 2010, 08:42 AM)
I turned on my Desire for the first time but it just keep on restarting on the home screen. I can only stop it from restarting by removing the battery  sad.gif  Anybody else encountered this problem? Is this a phone faulty or can be fix ourselves?
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Quickly return it back from where you get it. smile.gif

QUOTE(johnsontys @ Jun 14 2010, 08:15 AM)
Hi All,

Need some help.

Occasionally, i received the following message
"The process com.htc.bg has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again"

Then there is only a Force Close button to press.

What is the above message all about. I think it only happens when I used the widget to able/disable the auto-sync. Maybe I am wrong. Please advise.
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Have a read here:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&...NLoSoVVlW0DMxBA
Hope it helps ya.


QUOTE(bchan28 @ Jun 14 2010, 10:24 AM)
Got my Desire for 3 week now...Love the phone day by day. The battery usage is getting better and better compare to the first week. I need to charge it every night for the first week and now the battery will last me more than a day (1 and a half day).  Any suggestion for the good cases in KL area? I order some from E-bay but I have to wait forever before they come...........
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Find for the user "AskarPerang". He sells good Epik cases for HTC Desire:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showuser=119071

This post has been edited by mikelee: Jun 14 2010, 10:35 AM
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post Jun 14 2010, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 14 2010, 10:46 AM)
hey noone knows about the alarm snooze thingy ar... ...
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How about trying this 3rd party app?
http://www.androidapps.com/t/klaxon
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post Jun 14 2010, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 14 2010, 11:09 AM)
Summoning HTC Desire alarm export to help us now!
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Did you try the application I have posted earlier?
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post Jun 14 2010, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 14 2010, 11:42 AM)
ok i downloaded the full version of klaxon 3.1 (not 4.3), samething the snoozing is not repeatable...
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Will talk to you more through PM.

QUOTE(lemon^and^strawberry @ Jun 14 2010, 11:45 AM)
Hi guys,

May I know if android having application like Microsoft office or some apps to open excel files?
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Try this:
http://www.dataviz.com/products/documentstogo/android/

QUOTE(yolk @ Jun 14 2010, 12:00 PM)
hey guys just posted my first impressions on the htc desire http://bit.ly/bixLaf would love some feedbacks and comments smile.gif Loving the desire more and more biggrin.gif
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Nice local review. Adding it on front page. smile.gif

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Just reached #50 LYN HTC Desire users in 2 weeks plus. May have actually missed a few of you guys. Pretty good number of users and it will definitely be more next week. smile.gif
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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 14 2010, 05:53 PM)
U know, Desire is currently the hottest, highest demanded handset in Singapore...
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I heard "Samsung Galaxy S" is also very popular there as well.

QUOTE(ccs8teen @ Jun 14 2010, 05:55 PM)
add me on the list as well..  smile.gif  proud to be a desire user..
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QUOTE(bryan_823 @ Jun 14 2010, 05:55 PM)
I am one of the earliest Desire owner. Got it from KLCC maxis on the 1st launching day  biggrin.gif  Been playing on this device for 3 weeks and beside the sound (especially ringtone) a bit soft, no complaint  rclxms.gif
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Added you guys in. smile.gif
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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 14 2010, 10:49 PM)
Even if froyo is out it will take little longer for us, coz HTC will insert HTC sense into froyo and release to us.
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Keeping my fingers crossed for the rumored 23rd June release. tongue.gif

QUOTE(yolk @ Jun 15 2010, 12:02 AM)
thanks mike appreciate it  blush.gif will share my experience with the desire as much as possible and hope to learn more from desire users here  rclxms.gif
Sure, no problem. Interesting blog of yours especially on Android news, keep up the good work!
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QUOTE(Vorador @ Jun 15 2010, 10:00 AM)
Ok guys, remember we talk about the alarm clock snoozing function yesterday? Mikelee introduced me this app, "ALARM KLOCK" which can be found in market, IT WORKS!

I tried already this morning, my alarm is 7:20am and after snooze it, it become 7:30. Then after that I snooze again, it became 7:40am and still on...

So rejoice thumbup.gif no need for the paid app, use this Alarm Klock! (Courtesy to Mikelee)
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My pleasure. Glad that the app works for ya.

QUOTE(rad @ Jun 15 2010, 10:51 AM)
Kudos to Mikelee  smile.gif
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Thanks thanks. smile.gif

QUOTE(jasonbourne222 @ Jun 15 2010, 02:05 PM)
how about the BATTERY LIFE FOR THIS PHONE????? does last long?? good enough?? 

As i understand, SMARTPHONES tend to use a lot of battery power..therefore battery life aint that good...

so what do you users think about this phone?? honestly
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Have a look at the first page. I have put up lots links of reviews including a local LYN reviewer ("yolk").

This post has been edited by mikelee: Jun 15 2010, 02:17 PM
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post Jun 16 2010, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(z3r0717 @ Jun 16 2010, 01:07 PM)
waiting for an official one.. currently ebay selling a lot of them but mostly from hongkong and.... you know what i mean...

so far no news of the official one hmm.gif
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I am also planning to get it from ebay. Any issues with items from HK? I seldom buy things from there.
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QUOTE(johnsontys @ Jun 16 2010, 04:15 PM)
http://www.dinodirect.com/htc-desire-wall-...sb-battery.html

This is the link. Mine don't have the extra compartment to charge the extra battery - I do not intend to have a second battery. I intend to buy more from the website ....very good service
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Hopefully they will start selling a car dock soon.
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QUOTE(benleong2008 @ Jun 20 2010, 10:42 PM)
Maxis exclusive right ends on 21st June right? So, will we be able to buy the Desire from other official retailers starting tomorrow?
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"Currently it is exclusive for Maxis for 1 month. You are not able to buy outright with just the phone only, as you need subscribe to their plan. The Desire will retail for RM 2,199 and will be available from HTC’s resellers after the expiry of Maxis’ exclusivity period (that is from 24th June 2010 onwards)"
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