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Root Do I need to create a GoldCard?

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Hi there, I am also trying to root my Orange branded Desire.

I have read through the FAQ here and still don't know if I need to create a Goldcard.

There is a line: 'However, this RUU doesn't work on all branded phones (theres a list somewhere of which work)'.

I can't find a reliable list that suggests one way or another whether Orange users need a goldcard or not. Can anyone point me towards it?

Many thanks.
 
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What part of "if your phone is branded, you should definitely make one" is it you're having trouble with ?

The line "his RUU doesn't work on all branded phones" is talking about the "official" HTC GB RUU which you're unlikely to want to use if you're thinking of rooting and putting CM7 on.


I think the point being made is that if you need to return to stock in the future you can (if compatible) flash the official 2.3 RUU & hence won't need a goldcard.

I'll probably get shot down for suggesting this but you could try running the RUU first then root using revolutionary.
 
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I think the point being made is that if you need to return to stock in the future you can (if compatible) flash the official 2.3 RUU & hence won't need a goldcard.

I'll probably get shot down for suggesting this but you could try running the RUU first then root using revolutionary.

Problem there is ruu wipes all data. Backups such as titanium and nandroid are ruled out before starting
 
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@ Griff_LI -- steady on there, I was just asking about the list that was mentioned. The section on Goldcards was a little contradictory in places. I feel I have a clearer answer from this thread.

Follow up question. When we say 'SD card', we presumably mean a micro SD, as it has to go in the phone (I know that sounds obvious, just covering all the bases).

Second follow up (assuming it's a micro SD we're talking about). Can I use the 4GB Micro SD that came with the phone? Or is the gold card something I should keep as an archive for the life of my phone? Or can I also use the card for additional storage when it's also being used as a Goldcard?

Thanks in advance, I know these are probably horrible n00b questions, but I seem to have a real technical block when it comes to cell phones.
 
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