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TSmikelee
post Jun 25 2010, 01:50 PM, updated 14y ago

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HTC Desire

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Previous Threads:
V1: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1251412
V2: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1438377

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 available at all dealers for a retail price of 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 Official Updates:
v1.21.405.2: Link Not Available for South East Asia 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
HTC Desire Official User Guide
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!)

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: Jul 29 2010, 04:11 PM
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post Jun 25 2010, 01:50 PM

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FAQs:
General
Where can I get this awesome phone?
You can now get it at a retail price of RM 2,199 at any HTC’s resellers.

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, it is only available in "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 (native App2SD)

What does it mean with native App2SD? Are there any other kind of App2SD?
Explanation from benny888:
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How do I prolong my battery usage? Any tips?
http://blog.three.co.uk/2010/05/24/htc-des...t-battery-life/

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.

No auto settings for the APN stuff on your set? Here are the list of APN settings for different telcos
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Any recommended apps to check my data usage?
Try to find for "3G watchdog" on Android Market.

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, you can only get free apps.

Android 2.2 (Froyo) Update
Am I able to update 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.

How does the update process works?
It will the usual OTA (over-the-air) update done using either data connection or wifi.

When will HTC release it?
Very soon.

Rooting
Why root?
It gives you full control over your system and able to alter system files. You can also install many custom ROMs available online. Here are 5 among many other reasons to root your device: http://lifehacker.com/5342237/five-great-r...r-android-phone

How do I root my device?
There are many guides out there. Here are a few of them:Where can I get these custom ROMs?
QUOTE(benny888)
Just go over to forum-xda. HTC Desire section http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=628 - rom discussion here. Roms are free - but you are encourage to donate if you can, to the rom cook. If you don't want to donate , you can still download and there is no limit how many times you can download. If you want special preconfigure roms up to your own choices - try Modaco at http://android.modaco.com/category/430/htc...ire-modaco-com/ . you need to pay a small contribution once only - with this you can use his online kitchen to bake any rom for any phone that he'd developed; again no limitation
If i root my Desire, can i unrooted back to stock rom, where can i get exactly the stock rom as i have right now.
QUOTE(maliqu3)
Download the stock rom for HTC Desire from here to unroot your phone so that you can claim the warranty after that.
Is my warranty will void if i root? do i need to unroot if i need to send the HTC Service Center?
QUOTE(maliqu3)
Rooting your Desire won't void your warranty (you must have faith about the warranty though) since it's not NexusOne that will leave a trace (an unclasped lock) even if you have unrooted back.
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swt i got warn ><

i had install launcher pro, how can i switch back to HTC sense?


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Please DO NOT post "congratz new thread" and etc smile.gif

Please keep this thread clean and informative biggrin.gif

Cheers smile.gif



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wow v3 eh. hello world!

what can i say? almost 1 month in and i'm still enjoying my desire.

only wish is for HTC to come out with the Frodo Froyo update asap. No space on my phone for more apps liao!
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Any news from DIGI? Are they going to carry HTC Desire as well?

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QUOTE(sugebleach @ Jun 25 2010, 01:52 PM)
rclxm9.gif V3  rclxm9.gif

swt i got warn ><

i had install launcher pro, how can i switch back to HTC sense?
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go to Applicantions, manage apps... find launcher pro, press clear defaults
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QUOTE(Darkpl @ Jun 25 2010, 02:12 PM)
Any news from DIGI? Are they going to carry HTC Desire as well?
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Maxis has come out 3 phones within a month, while digi come out 0 phone...
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Digi waiting for iPhone 5 lol !
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QUOTE(iphone @ Jun 25 2010, 02:23 PM)
Digi waiting for iPhone 5  lol !
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you mean iphone 4g?

Iphone 5 - meaning gg
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Digi waiting for their luck to come.
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I've problems...

MY internet cant work....they are outgoing connection..but none incoming.. cry.gif
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QUOTE(z3r0717 @ Jun 25 2010, 02:15 PM)
go to Applicantions, manage apps... find launcher pro, press clear defaults
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oo it works thank u.

any1 experience the touch screen not responding after playing few rounds of games?

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Modaco r19 is out for Desire biggrin.gif
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actually, got some insiders news, digi "probably" not taking desire.. they're still deciding...
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QUOTE(sugebleach @ Jun 25 2010, 03:03 PM)
oo it works thank u.

any1 experience the touch screen not responding after playing few rounds of games?
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Me me! Then i have to take out the battery just to restart the phone because all the buttons r not functioning.

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QUOTE(mikecmy @ Jun 25 2010, 03:18 PM)
actually, got some insiders news, digi "probably" not taking desire.. they're still deciding...
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No wonder. hmm.gif
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I hope this rumor is true... drool.gif

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705107

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Dear Jonathan, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your flash player issue. Within the next 2 weeks HTC wil release the Android 2.2 OS over the air. The will enable the lastest version of Adobe Flash Player on your device and will resolve any exisiting issues. I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required. Thank you for contacting HTC. Best regards, xxxxxxxxxxxxx HTC Technical Support

To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


What can I say! bring it on!


We're getting official Froyo soon! rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(mikecmy @ Jun 25 2010, 03:18 PM)
actually, got some insiders news, digi "probably" not taking desire.. they're still deciding...
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Oh no, this is bad news. If it happens, Digi gonna lose alot. I am pretty sure many people here in LYN is waiting for them to release it.
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QUOTE(mikecmy @ Jun 25 2010, 03:18 PM)
actually, got some insiders news, digi "probably" not taking desire.. they're still deciding...
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