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The need to flash a smartphone arises in two cases: if it started to “fail” (here we include “stopped turning on”) and if you have a desire to transform its functionality.
Types of firmware
There are several types of firmware:
- Official via computer. To install it, you will need to connect your device to your computer, go to the official website of HTC Desire V from your computer, download the executable file, run it and "obey" the instructions.
- Official via phone. You will need free Wi-Fi. Go to the "Phone settings" menu and select "About phone" → "Update phone". The firmware will install automatically.
- Alternative. This is an unofficial version created by smart users. It offers a lot more options for HTC Desire V. Most likely, you will choose it. Therefore, further we will talk about it.
Possible risks
Firmware HTC Desire V - a serious matter that requires attention. Especially if you decide to flash Android using an alternative version.
There are a number of risks that you should be aware of before you take care of your smartphone:
- Loss of warranty. Any unofficial HTC Desire V updates lead to the fact that no one in the service center will help you for free. Therefore, you take full responsibility for the operation of the phone only.
- Aggravation of the situation. If you do something wrong or something goes wrong when installing the firmware, the smartphone may become a non-working device. Such a chance is small - 3 cases out of 100, but it is possible.
So be prepared for anything. If you are not confident in your abilities, then do not rush to flash HTC Desire V yourself.
Preparing for the firmware process
To begin with, it is desirable for you to obtain special Root rights. You can do this by downloading "Unrevoked" to your computer and installing the drivers.
- You need to turn off HTC Desire V and put it in HBOOT mode. To do this, hold down the combination of the "Power" and "Volume Down" buttons.
- Now you need to connect to the computer using a USB cable. HBOOT USB PLUG should appear.
- Open "Device Manager" and right-click on an unidentified Android 1.0 device. In the auxiliary menu that appears, select "Update Drivers".
- Now you need to click "Search for drivers on this computer" and select the folder in which the unzipped drivers are located.
- We exit the HBOOT mode. To navigate through its items, use the "Volume Up" and "Volume Down" buttons, and the "Power" button replaces "Enter" - you can use it to select the desired menu item.
- Next, launch HTC Desire V in standard mode and turn on USB Debugging.
If HTC Sync is installed on your device, you need to remove it, leaving the drivers.
- Run "Unrevoked" and connect your smartphone to your computer. Check the box "I agree with the terms" and wait while the program does its job. During this time, the android may be rebooted several times.
Main part
Now HTC Desire V is ready for flashing. Then follow the following instructions:
- Download your favorite firmware. We recommend RuHD.
- Check if everything is ready:
- you have Root rights;
- the firmware file is downloaded and placed on the memory card;
- important data is saved to backup media;
- everything is in order with the usb cable;
- the smartphone is charged at 70-100%.
To avoid firmware module mismatch, clear all data on HTC Desire V (full wipe). To do this, go to "Phone settings", select "Privacy" and "Data reset".
You can also do this through Recovery. Go to Recovery and select "wipe data/factory reset" → "Yes".
- If you have already entered the Recovery, then select the “install zip from sd-card” command. If not, launch it and click the desired item.
- Enable or disable (if required) signature verification (Clockwork) - item "toggle verification mode".
- Find the firmware zip. Run it. Whatever is required in the instructions for the firmware, be sure to follow all the steps. Their order cannot be changed.
The correctness of the actions can be checked at this stage. The installation should begin, and the screen should appear inscriptions. At the end of the installation, the message “Installation completed” should appear.
- Now you need to restart HTC Desire V and wait for the download to start.
Standard firmware installation takes about 15-30 minutes. If you decide to flash your device for the first time, the installation may take longer.
Application Memory Expansion
With the correct steps described above, your smartphone should update the Android version to the latest.
However, after these manipulations, no more than 18 MB of free space will remain in the phone's memory, which is needed to install peripheral applications.
To increase this figure to 512 MB, you need to create an additional partition on the memory card. This can be done in many ways. There are only a few of the most reliable.
Data from the memory card will be deleted! Do not forget to transfer them to another storage medium.
1 way - via smartphone
Download the special program "ROM Manager" from the Market. Run it and find the item "Create partitions on the SD card". Select the size of the ext partition. If necessary, also select a size for the swap partition. HTC Desire V will reboot and create the partition.
2 way - through a computer
Download and install any of the programs for working with partitions on your hard drive. Delete all partitions from the memory card and create these (do not change the sequence):
- main partition (FAT32 file system);
- if needed, a swap partition (SWAP);
- ext partition of 512 MB (file system Ext 3 or Ext 4).
Finally
With the correct firmware, your HTC Desire V should start to perform better, use less battery, and gain a few more useful features.
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One is no longer the latest novelty from the manufacturer, having found a worthy successor, but the smartphone is still very popular due to its functionality and reliability. If you like to use the capabilities of the device to the maximum, you should update the HTC One OS in a timely manner, which is possible in two scenarios: using OTA updates, or using custom ROMs.
By selecting any of the procedures, the user will be able to access all the latest innovations, as well as improve the performance of the device. It is worth noting that updates often open up new opportunities for personalization. Now let's dwell on how to accurately update the HTC One operating system.
It's no secret that automatic OTA updates on HTC One have always been and will always be the easiest way, but you should pay attention to this nuance: OTA updates do not arrive on all devices of the same model at the same time. This factor depends on the operator, manufacturer and region where the smartphone itself is located. If OTA updates for HTC One are not yet ready, but they can already be found on the network, self-installation is possible. In this situation, the device warranty remains valid. Another option when you need to install official updates manually is to switch from unofficial custom to official Android OS firmware from HTC.
If you want to get additional features and significantly increase the performance of your HTC One, it is worth installing a custom ROM. This implies the need, and installation of a custom recovery image or. The fee for increased features is a factory warranty. However, you can get it back by downloading and installing the official latest HTC One firmware.
What will you need?
PC or laptop
Temporarily disable anti-virus protection
Smartphone battery charging at least 50%
Backups of important data and settings, including Nandroid backup
Convincing that you are updating these updates specifically for this HTC One model
Awareness of the share of risk and personal responsibility for installing a custom ROM.
Update HTC One with OTA
1. Check if HTC One is connected to a WiFi network.2. Go to the smartphone menu, open the settings option.
3. Click on the System option, sub-item HTC Software Updates.
4. Select Check now.
5. If there are fresh updates, install them on HTC One.
6. The installation process will be automatically completed after rebooting the smartphone.
Update HTC One manually
1. Install on the PC corresponding to your HTC One model.2. Following the instructions, run the Update Utility.
3. Using a USB cable, connect HTC One to a computer.
Update HTC One with custom firmware
1. (if there are no applications in this firmware) download to a personal computer.2. You do not need to unpack them.
3. We connect the smartphone to the PC and transfer both files to HTC One.
4. Turn off the smartphone and reboot into recovery mode.
5. Making a wipe ( wipe data factory reset and wipe cache partition, as well as wipe dalvick cache from the menu section advanced).
6. We go back to the main menu, select the following options: install zip from SD card and choose zip from SD card.
7. Install the update file first, and then Gapps.
8. Go back to the main menu of the recovery mode, reboot HTC One.
Applying this theoretical material in practice, one should not forget about the high degree of responsibility for this procedure, which is entirely assigned to the user of the mobile device, at his fear and risk.
Do it carefully!
You are solely responsible for all actions!
The battery holds a full day with the included WiFi, 3G.
The first unofficial firmware that just surprised me with the quality.
Official firmware
Update Recovery:
2. Key sound down + Power
3. Bootloader will load
4. The system will detect the file and suggest an update. We agree
5. At the end of Power to restart
Install Kernel with S-OFF:
2. Key sound down + Power3. Bootloader will load
5.Install from sdcard
1. Download firmware HTC_Europe_3.33.401.153(HBOOT 1.29.0000)
2. Copy it to the sd card. Rename to PG58IMG.zip
3. Key sound down + Power
5. Upon completion, reboot
Unofficial firmware firmware
Update Recovery:1. Download 4EXT Recovery PG58IMG.zip
2. Key sound down + Power
3. Bootloader will load
4. The system will detect the file and suggest an update. We agree
5. At the end of Power to restart
Install Kernel with S-OFF:
(for without S-OFF )
1. Download the kernel. Can
2. Key sound down + Power
3. Bootloader will load
4. Choose Recovery. The new 4EXT Recovery Touch will boot
5.Install from sdcard
6. Select the Kernel file on the map
Installing the official firmware:
1. Download unofficial firmware
2. Copy it to the sd card
3. Key sound down + Power
4. In Recovery, select the installation from the sd card
5. Find the file on the map and install
From experience - I have not seen one more reliable than the official firmware.
Smartphones and tablets are analogues, or rather, "little brothers" of desktop computers, since their operation is also provided by the operating system. Most gadgets are created on the Android platform.
Many are not satisfied with the standard firmware of HTC Desire 310 and they still decide to replace it
HTC Desire 310 is one of those modern devices that are popular, but sometimes provoke a failure, which simply cannot be fixed with a banal reset. To restore the smartphone's performance, you need to study the instructions on how to flash HTC Desire 310.
If the smartphone suddenly began to refuse to perform some actions, constantly freeze, the owner can only endure a couple of days. However, after several days of such incorrect work, patience bursts and a decision is made to carry out a complete reset.
It’s great if such a step is successful, if after that the smartphone “comes to life” and again surprises with its fast work. Unfortunately, not everyone can be so lucky, so you have to expose your device to more serious manipulations.
It will be possible to flash HTC Desire 310 only after high-quality preparation, which consists in first downloading the firmware file itself, as well as reading the instructions on how to do it all.
Action algorithm
In order for the flashing of HTC Desire 310 not to be accompanied by problems, to end with absolute success, you should prepare for it. Those who already have the experience of updating or installing an operating system on a smartphone unequivocally state that this is a very responsible matter that should not be left to chance.
If the decision is made and no one can stop you from trying to flash HTC Desire 310 yourself, it is important to take a few simple but responsible steps that directly affect the quality of flashing your smartphone.
First of all, make sure that the device is fully charged. You should not rely on chance and start the flashing process when the battery charge is other than 100%. Even if the battery is capable of holding a charge for a long time, charge your smartphone anyway.
Otherwise, you yourself will then reproach yourself if the smartphone turns off and the process is not yet completed. The reason for the frustration will be quite serious, since not only the operating system will not be able to install, but all data from the smartphone will disappear without a trace.
By the way, the firmware of a dead device is possible, but it is already fraught with some difficulties.
It is useful to find out which version of the OS is already installed on the smartphone before starting the firmware. This is easy to do if you go to "Settings", go to the "About phone" submenu. It is there that contains information indicating specific versions of Android and the kernel, the build number, by which it is easy to determine the operating system.
And the last crucial stage of the preparatory work is downloading the necessary firmware that is suitable for your smartphone or tablet model. Wizards and experienced users strongly recommend downloading such files only from sources that you can fully trust.
About custom firmware
The firmware is contained in a zip-archive, has a name consisting of Latin letters and numbers. It is moved to a memory card.
Now disconnect the smartphone from the computer and from charging, turn off the device and start the system recovery mode. If you absolutely do not know where this mode is located and how to start it, you need to worry about this in advance and find the answer on the forums or in the instructions for the gadget.
After that, it is necessary to erase all information about the previous operating system, the “Wipe” parameter will help with this. After everything is finally deleted, safely return to the main menu and look for the “Flash Zip from SD Card” option. Its name may be slightly different, but it must contain something resembling a zip archive.
Now open the pre-downloaded ROM file saved on the memory card, run it and follow the instructions that will appear on the smartphone screen.
Upon completion, be sure to reboot the device using the already familiar “Reboot system now” parameter.
Using a three-file firmware
If you really don’t want to get involved with opening Root access, you can use another offer by downloading a three-file firmware to your HTC smartphone in advance. The Mobile Odin Pro application will help you install it on your gadget.
First, create a folder, put in it the pre-downloaded three files in CSC, CODE, Modem formats.
Now launch the Mobile Odin Pro application, first open “CODE” in it, after confirming your actions by pressing “Ok”, open the following “Modem” file. Confirm "Ok" again.
It remains only to start the process itself by clicking on the "Flash Firmware" parameter. The duration of the firmware may vary, but in most cases it is about ten minutes.
Once the process is complete, don't forget to restart your device for all changes to take effect.
Using a tar archive
The Mobile Odin Pro application also helps to install a new version of the operating system on a smartphone in cases where the firmware file is enclosed in a TAR archive.
The principle of working with the application is identical, as in the case of working with a three-file firmware. Initially, the TAR archive is opened, and then "Flash Firmware" is launched.
The duration of the firmware is also about ten minutes, but in some cases it can be slightly increased.
So, you can flash your favorite smartphone with your own hands, which has become “naughty” and refuses to do what the owner requests. It is enough to find a suitable firmware, make sure it is correct.
This is especially important for those who have Chinese Android available, which, unfortunately, will not accept any firmware. You'll have to sweat a little to get a version adapted for such Chinese gadgets.
Always remember that by flashing your device, you are at serious risk. The simplest thing you can expect is the loss of all data.
However, the risk does not stop there, you can disable your smartphone if you ignore some installation recommendations. For this reason, it is recommended to flash carefully, following the algorithm strictly described above.
