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    Help Htc desire s just rooted with android 4.0.3

    Hi there, I used an online tutorial to root my htc desire s and install 4.0.3 android software. The problem is now, when I connect it through USB to my pc, htc sync is unable to recognize it. Any ideas why? The HTC SYNC is latest version.
  2. M

    Root Rooted phone Google Play problem

    Hello all, I bought a HTCDesire S rooted and running Jelly Bean. Great I thought. When the bloke who sold it to me buggered off I realised I didn't have an app market. I have downloaded google play directly and via PC but once installed it closes itself straight away once opened. This is most...
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    Orange Ruu

    Hello all, I'm new to the desire s forum on behalf of the wife (I'm a desire user). She has downloaded some ota updates because her Facebook app wouldn't work, it now works ok but.....when she receives texts it just shows the number and not the persons name even though she has the number in her...
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    Help HTC Desire s

    Hi My Desire s is now ready for an upgrade, so will be selling. How do i get all my data off (passwords, contacts, email accounts, ect) if i have to do a factory reset will i be able to get the upgrades back on that have been downloaded from HTC. Thanks Garry :confused:
  5. P

    HTC Desire S, Screen Doesnt Turn on, Still phone Working. HELP ...

    Hello, I have bought from neighbour Htc Desire S, When i bought phone from him i have tested the phone and phone been work and all is well, but when i come home i try to open phone but screen doesnt turn on, voice working and lighting working all is normal but screen i cant see nothing :(( he...
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    Root Recovery issue

    I am rooted HTC Desire S through SuperOneClick and install ROM Manager , then I did Flash clockworkMod Recovery but problem is when I am go to ROM Manager for Installation ROM from SD card and select the reboot/ recovery my phone reboots and comes up on my screen and a line on the bottom sys E...
  7. jamiethemac

    Help Opening Facebook actually opens instagram

    Hi guys, but of an odd one this. My wife has an HTC Desire S, which usually works fine, but recently whenever she taps the Facebook app to open it, instagram starts instead. The only way she can get on to Facebook is to reboot the phone, and even then a few hours later the problem starts again...
  8. D

    Grrr... I hate you HTC !!

    Dear HTC, I bought your official car mount windscreen thingy. When I clip my Desire S into it, it auto-starts your 'Locations' app - which I don't use. I have a proper TomTom for that, thankyou. I don't leave GPS enabled either for the same reason, but your 'Locations' app is telling me I...
  9. N

    Root Root help needed

    Hi all, Firstly I need to say, I am new to rooting devices so please forgive my stupid questions. I have an HTC Desire S and its a few months old. I have read in other forums that if you need to have it repaired you can always unroot it to still keep warranty. My question is are all ways of...
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    Help How to input a network unlock code into HTC Desire S

    Hi, I have just purchased a new network unlock code from a reliable source that I have used before. The instructions state that upon starting up the Desire S with the new sim card in you will be requested to input a Network code, unfortunately there is no prompt as suggested. the phone is...
  11. D

    Root Rooting with HBoot 2.00.0002

    Hi, I've got a stock Orange branded Desire S and I would like to get rid of the bloatware initially, and ultimately flash a new ROM like Cyanogenmod. What's stopping me at the moment is my need to keep the Orange Signal Boost app (UMA) that gives me a VOIP connection over my broadband, as I...
  12. N

    Help Microsoft Outlook folders auto sync in Gingerbread V2.3

    Dear All, I would like to ask one thing. I was using iPhone 4 and just switched to HTC Desire S. In iPhone (V6.0.1), the folders in Microsoft Outlook (Exchange web mail) that is my work email got automatically synchronized. Means it was automatically updated on my phone instantly as I...
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    Help Anyone tried the new Calendar on HTC's ICS ROM?

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...droid.calendar Seems it breaks some functionality on some HTC devices Google Calendar update adds new features Any idea if the Desire S with standard HTC ICS ROM is affected?
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    Google Chrome browser

    Thought I would give the Chrome browser a try but it says incompatible with this phone. Is this for real or is there something wrong with my phone / set up. I would have thought it would work on any device. Ta.
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    Help HTC Desire S - Wont Boot

    Hi all, noob question, but I dont know where to start, my girlfriends Desire S wont switch on, it just gets stuck at the T-Mobile loading screen then freezes. If I do the boot menu everything I try it just freezes. I realise you will most likely need more info to diagnose, so please ask...
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    Root Is there Jelly Bean rom available on this phone?

    And is it reliable?
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    Help HTC desire S WIFI problem TURNING ON/OFF HELP

    HI i would need some HELP for my Desire S! my problem is that all sudden my wifi does not responde propely and keeps turning ON/OFF trying to scan and showing a message unable to "scan networks" at the end brings me another message of "ERROR". After doing the following: rebooting , trying a...
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    Root Desire S s-off by default?

    Hi I've got a Desire S with hboot version 2.00.2002 that I'm planning on rooting. The confusing thing is it's already s-off with *** LOCKED *** highlighted in pink at the top but I thought HTC phones were s-on by default. Do I just skip using revolutionary and flash 4ext then root or do I need...
  19. billy whizz

    still got sensor problem

    ok guys - i have replaced 3 proximity sensors on my htc desire s regarding the screen going blank when trying to end a call, i cannot end the call with either the power bitton or volume buttons..i have to remove the battery and boot the phone up again...really peeing me off...i have emailed...
  20. M

    Root root WITHOUT SDCard possible? DESIRE-S UNLOCKED S-ON 2.00.0002

    hello, my HTC DESIRE-S is ***UNLOCKED*** SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL HBOOT-2.00.0002 RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M eMMC-boot Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13 and i dont have a SDcard, so there is a way to root them and net unlock them without a card? i hope i find help here? ;P ...thanks
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    Help stuck on htc boot screen after flashing new rom :[

    hi every time i start my HTC desire s after flashing a new rom it gets stuck on the white htc screen. i follow this guide to root and flash and for months its been going well, ive changed my roms many times, but now after trying to install a new jelly bean rom. evreytime i boot up the...
  22. O

    Help WIFI problem TURNING ON/OFF HELP

    HI i would need some HELP for my Desire S! my problem is that all sudden my wifi does not responde propely and keeps turning ON/OFF trying to scan and showing a message unable to "scan networks" at the end brings me another message of "ERROR". After doing the following: rebooting , trying a...
  23. M

    Root stuck on htc boot screen after flashing new rom :[

    hi every time i start my HTC desire s after flashing a new rom it gets stuck on the white htc screen. i follow this guide to root and flash and for months its been going well, ive changed my roms many times, but now after trying to install a new jelly bean rom. evreytime i boot up the phone...
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    Help HTC Desire S - speaker not working

    Hi I have HTC Desire s, and the speaker don't `t work anymore. Do you know how to fix this problem? Hi I have HTC Desires, and the speaker don't work anymore. Do you know how to fix this problem?
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    Help Desire S front camera, distortioted/broken

    my 2nd hand HTC Desire S bought from CEX.com has prob with the front facing camera...the image comes up greeny purple and part pixelated. The regular camera works great, is it fixable? I tried reset, taking battery out etc but nothing. its factory reset and checked before they sell it and under...