Revisions:7-Jan: Added calendar and secret codes information
FAQs:GeneralWhere can I get this awesome phone?You can now get it at any HTC’s resellers or Maxis Centres.
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?It is available in two colors "Dark Brown" and "White".
How does the "White" colored Desire looks like?http://www.htcphones.net/white-htc-desire-...r-htc-wildfire/How do I set customized ringtones?https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1213449Can apps be installed into the SD card?On Android 2.2 (Froyo) it uses native App2SD to install apps into SD card.
What does it mean with native App2SD? Are there any other kind of App2SD?Explanation from benny888:
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Let me try to explain this with my limited knowledge. I know nothing about Linux/SD ext etc until I bought my Nexus 3 months ago. By default all apps will be install in main memory. However Google had said the latest ver 2.2 will allow apps to be install onto SD card - this is native apps2sd. To be able to have apps install to card , the developer of the apps must built in this option for you to choose during installation. As of now many of the apps still do not have this option and the apps will be install in memory even if you are on ver 2.2 Android/Froyo.
Before ver 2.2 was released, many of the rom cooks customize the rom of previous ver 2.1 and even present ver 2.2 to allow you to "force install" onto the SD card - if you were to read into the details of the roms, usually 2 types - install directly to sd card ( ie on the FAT32 portion ) or install onto extended partitions , commonly called sd ext. Before you can use sd ext partiotion, you must partition your sd card first - there are several methods , the easiest is to use custom recovery. Using custom recovery you firs select the swap size, then the size of the extended partition, default is ext 2 - normally most people will use 512 MB upwards ; I use 1024 M. Once you have create this ext 2 , you can immediate upgrade it to ext 3 ( with journalling features). I notice most rom cooks will ask you to setup ext 3 , only a minority will be ext 4. These extended partitions you cannot view it in your computer as is hidden ; similarly in the phone using the file explorer , you cannot see it. Installing apps into the sd ext is the most popular method so far used by the various rom cooks.
for those rom that are customized to allow you to install directly on the SD card - you can view all the files/apps. In my various trials of the different roms, I find that apps install to sd ext is most reliable, can say is 100 % reliable. For roms where you force install on the sd card directly ( so called native apps2sd), depending on rom , sometimes some apps are not display when you put it out on the homescreen - what you see is just a blank image , but the link to the app still work. I believe this issue is only temporary until the apps are modified to allow installation directly to the card
How do I prolong my battery usage? Any tips?http://blog.three.co.uk/2010/05/24/htc-des...t-battery-life/How do I differentiate if my device comes with AMOLED or S-LCD screen?On the box packaging, it will put behind the box under "Display" as:
"3.7-inch AMOLED touch sensitive screen" for AMOLED sets, and
"3.7-inch touch sensitive screen" for SLCD sets.
Any recommended games I should get for this phone?Refer here:
Recommended Android Games ThreadMay I know more information about the secret codes from my phone?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
To enter the code, just input them on the phone dialer.
*#*#4636#*#*
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
Phone information
Battery information
Battery history
Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It’ll remove following things:
Google account settings stored in your phone
System and application data and settings
Downloaded applications
It’ll NOT remove:
Current system software and bundled applications
SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on “Reset phone” button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
*2767*3855#
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It’ll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It’ll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
*#*#34971539#*#*
This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
Update camera firmware in image (Don’t try this option)
Update camera firmware in SD card
Get camera firmware version
Get firmware update count
WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you’ll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
*#*#7594#*#*
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the “End Call / Power” button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don’t need to waste your time in selecting the option.
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#*
This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* – WLAN test (Use “Menu” button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* – Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* – GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* – Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* – Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# – Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*
This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* – PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* – PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* – FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* – FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* – PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* – Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* – LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* – Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* – Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* – Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* – Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* – Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* – RAM version
Source:
http://sefanboy.com/2010/09/05/htc-desire-...n-secret-codes/Use Google to manage your contacts and sync to your phone. Simply create a Gmail account will do.
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'
CalendarHow can I sync my calendar from Microsoft Outlook to my phone?Refer here:
http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin...en&answer=89955SMSCan 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--> click on menu button --> Go to settings --> Uncheck the Received Notification
KeyboardCan the keyboard be customized to my liking?Yes it can.
Do you have any guides on how to customized it?HTC IME Mod Keyboard with Voice Input for DesireHow do I replace the CN/Thai keyboard which is available on our local set?Install the HTC_IME keyboard mod from the previous link.
ConnectivityAny 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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Maxis APN
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name
2) Menu -> New APN
Name = Maxis(3G)
APN = unet
Username = maxis
MMSC =
http://172.16.74.100:10021/mmscMMS proxy = 202.75.133.49
MMS port = 80
APN type = default,mms
(Others, leave blank)
DiGi APN
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name
2) Menu -> New APN
Name : DiGi Internet
APN: diginet
MCC: 502
MNC: 16
APN Type: default
(Others, blank)
DIGI MMS
APN: digimms
username: mms
password: mms
Proxy: 203.092.128.160
Port: 80
MMSC:
http://mms.digi.com.my/servlets/mmsMMS Proxy: 203.092.128.160
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 502
MNC: 16
APN Type: mms
Celcom APN
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name
2) Menu -> New APN
Name : Celcom 3G
APN : celcom3g
MMSC:
http://mms.celcom.net.myMMS Proxy : 10.128.1.242
MMS Port : 8080
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
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 MarketDoes 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) SEA OTA UpdateAm I able to update to Froyo at the moment?Froyo update is now available through OTA for local/SEA sets.
When will HTC release it?Released for all local/SEA sets on 30 Aug 2010.
How does the update process works?It will the usual OTA (over-the-air) update done using either data connection or wifi.
How do I check for the update?Go setting ---> About phone --> System software update.
What are the software info for the Froyo OTA SEA?SEA OTA Software Info:
Build number = 2.13.707.1 CL233262 release-keys
Software number = 2.13.707.1
Baseband version = 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30
HBOOT = 0.93
RootingWhy 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-phoneHow do I root my device?There are many guides out there.
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.A complete list of ROMs (including radio) is available at XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328 
Feb 12 2011, 11:20 PM, updated 15y ago
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I guess Desire still top android hot cakes.
the movements are damn crappy but at least it doesn't interfere with the dual-touch lol
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