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O2 confirms issues with HTC Desire 2.2 update

O2 has confirmed its Android 2.2 HTC Desire update has been put on hold after reports it corrupted users’ devices
O2 has confirmed its HTC Desire update has been paused, after some customers reported the update bricked phones.
A spokesperson from O2 confirmed that the update had been pulled to IT Pro, but didn’t give any [...]

Orange fudges Desire Froyo update

Orange has confirmed that it will be delaying the Android 2.2 update for the HTC Desire until mid-September
Orange has confirmed that it will be delaying the roll out of Android 2.2 for its HTC Desire users until mid-September.
Predictably, Orange has failed to match both Vodafone and O2 in rolling out updates for its [...]

Mizu Shell HTC Desire case review

Proporta’s Mizu Shell is a tough silicone case designed to bring full protection to a smartphone without hindering its style or usability.
Testing on a HTC Desire we found the Shell – which is opaque and available in either grey or red – to fit the device snugly. It adds about a millimetre to the handset’s [...]

HTC Desire Sync Cradle with battery slot review

The HTC Desire Sync Cradle is the perfect way to keep your phone charged when you are sat at your desk. Although quite plasticky in its build the matt finish looks good and ought to wear better over time than a glossy alternative.
The holder grabs the phone in place securely – there are versions of [...]

HTC Desire HD leaked on Amazon

The HTC Desire HD has appeared on Amazon for the handsome price of £415 SIM free
HTC’s as yet unannounced HTC Desire HD has briefly appeared on Amazon’s UK site, displaying a price of £415 SIM free.
The listing, titled HTC 99HLZ001-00 ACE/Desire HD was spotted by an ElectricPig reader and suggests the device’s codename was [...]

Vodafone offers Desire customers debranding update

Vodafone UK has released a statement assuring disgruntled customers that an upcoming FroYo firmware release will rid their devices of its branding and bloatware
It seems Vodafone has listened to the recent criticism the network has received over its HTC Desire ‘update’ and the company announced today, via its official forum, that it would be [...]

HTC Desire HD specs

Full specs of the HTC Desire HD from Know Your Mobile

Network
TBC

Latest Deals
HTC Desire HD deals

Price
TBC

Frequency
Quad band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android 2.2

Thickness
TBC

Length
TBC

Width
TBC

Weight

TBC

Built-in Memory
4GB

Additional Memory
MicroSD card slot

High-speed Data
HSDPA

Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and A-GPS

Screen Size

480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16 million

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
8-megapixel

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Yes

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+

Radio
Yes

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor

Games
Yes

Battery
Li-ion (TBC)

Video: HTC Desire HD preview

A video showing the forthcoming HTC Desire HD has appeared online
A video showing the HTC Desire HD has appeared online.
The device in question, which looks a lot like the HTC HD2, will apparently be with us before the end of the year.
From what we can see in the video, the device looks very impressive [...]

HTC Desire HD and Desire Z details emerge

Details regarding two of HTC’s up-and-coming devices, the HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z, have appeared online
HTC’s Ace and the HTC Vision will now be known as the HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z.
According to Pocket-Lint an array of details, including the name-change, appeared on a German smartphone website along [...]

HTC Desire to get Android 2.2 update this weekend

The HTC Desire will be getting the Android 2.2 update this weekend
An official statement has revealed that the HTC Desire will finally get the Android 2.2 update users have been waiting for.
A spokesperson said, “The Android 2.2 (FroYo) update for HTC Desire will start rolling out across Europe this weekend. As well as including [...]

HTC Desire HD destined for 2010 release

The HTC Desire HD could be heading to UK shores very soon, with a larger screen and 8-megapixel camera
The HTC Desire HD specs have been leaked on the internet, suggesting it’ll have a better screen and improved camera.
Slashgear has revealed that the monster will feature a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen and 8-megapixel camera, but will [...]

HTC Desire gets its prices slashed

T-Mobile has slashed the prices of the HTC Desire in the wake of the iPhone 4 release
The HTC Desire, which has been selling like hot cakes has had its prices slashed by T-Mobile – presumably to make the Desire an even more attractive alternative to the newly release iPhone 4.
T-Mobile customers can now [...]

Android 2.2 confirmed for HTC Desire, Legend and Wildfire

HTC has confirmed that its Desire, Legend and Wildfire handsets will be getting the Android 2.2 treatment – and before September, too
HTC has confirmed that it is working on integrating Android 2.2 in several of its smartphones before the end of Q3 2010, which is September to you and me.
The Desire has already been [...]

HTC Desire getting Android 2.2 in 2 weeks?

The HTC Desire may be getting an Android 2.2 update within the next two weeks
HTC has reportedly confirmed – via email – that the HTC Desire will receive the Android 2.2 update “within the next two weeks.”
This update be over-the-air according to eurodroid.
Here’s a quote from HTC’s customer service, which was published by [...]

How to root the HTC Desire

We show you how to access the HTC Desire’s Root directory so you can install custom themes, apps and firmware
The HTC Desire can be rooted, allowing you to gain direct access to the smartphone’s file system.
It enables you to modify the phone’s firmware to install custom themes, apps and custom operating systems/ROMs.
Disclaimer: While root [...]

How to adjust weather and news widget settings on the HTC Desire

We show you how to change the weather and news widget settings on the HTC Desire to make it completely customised for your needs
Like all Android phones, the HTC Desire features widgets that allow you to customise your homesscreens and settings to suit your usage.
Two of the handy widgets on the HTC Sense UI [...]

How to sync the HTC Desire with iTunes

We show you how to sync your HTC Desire with your iTunes music collection
If you have an HTC Desire, odds are that you’ll want to add your music collection to it for tunes on the move.
If you use iTunes on your computer, you can easily sync all your music files onto your HTC Desire.
The [...]

How to re-download app purchases on your HTC Desire

We show you how to re-download Android Market app purchases onto your HTC Desire
If you mistakenly deleted an application from your HTC Desire and now want to re-download and install it, you can do using our step-by-step guide.
Here’s how you can download it without paying again:

1. Navigate to the Android Market application and launch [...]

HTC Desire tech specs

Technical specifications and UK prices for the HTC Desire from Know Your Mobile

Network
Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile

Latest Deals
phonedeals.knowyourmobile.com

Price
£439.23

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair)

Thickness
11.9mm

Length
119mm

Width
60mm

Weight

135g

Built-in Memory
576 MB RAM; 512 MB ROM

Additional Memory
microSD, up to 32GB, 4GB included

High-speed Data
GPRS, HSDPA,EDGE,WLAN

Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB

Screen Size
480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16m

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
5 megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Yes

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA9 player

Radio
Stereo FM radio [...]

HTC Desire specs

Tech specs for the HTC Desire from Know Your Mobile

Network
Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile

Latest Deals
phonedeals.knowyourmobile.com

Price
£439.23

Frequency
Quad Band

Phone Style

Touchscreen

OS
Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair)

Thickness
11.9mm

Length
119mm

Width
60mm

Weight

135g

Built-in Memory
576 MB RAM; 512 MB ROM

Additional Memory
microSD, up to 32GB, 4GB included

High-speed Data
GPRS, HSDPA,EDGE,WLAN

Connectivity
Bluetooth, USB

Screen Size
480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches

Secondary Screen Size
N/A

Screen Colours
16m

Camera
Yes

Camera Resolution
5 megapixels

Flash
Yes

Ringtones
Yes

Music Player
Yes

Music Formats
MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA9 player

Radio
Stereo FM radio with RDS

Speaker
Yes

Internet
Yes

Browser
HTML

Games
Yes

Battery
Up [...]

Limited edition silver HTC Desire now available

HTC has unveiled a limited edition silver HTC Desire, which is available from Xpansys later in the week
HTC has released a limited edition version of its HTC Desire in silver, which should be available later on this week.
The silver HTC Desire is now available from Xpansys for £500 SIM-free.
The limited edition device is [...]

England World Cup theme for the HTC Desire

Show your support for England in the World Cup with our theme for the HTC Desire
England’s World Cup team has fnally be picked for South Africa 2010 and we’ve got an exclusive theme for the HTC Desire for you to download.
Capello has chosen a strong squad, including John Terry, Joe Cole, Theo Walcott and [...]

Liverpool football theme for the HTC Desire

We’ve created an exclusive Liverpool theme for the HTC Desire and you can download it for free
Although the football season has ended, we’ve created an HTC Desire theme for all the Liverpool fans out there.
Liverpool may have had a poor season, but why not forget the bad times and show your support for the [...]

South Africa World Cup theme for the HTC Desire

South Africa is the home of this year’s World Cup. And we’ve put together a South African World Cup 2010 theme for the HTC Desire to get you in the mood
South Africa is hosting this year’s World Cup, which looks set to be one of the best yet, and we’ve created an exclusive theme [...]

HTC Desire to get Android 2.2 on June 23

The HTC Desire could be the second Android phone to get the Android 2.2 Froyo upgrade on June 23
Android 2.2 is heading to the HTC Desire, and will be available from June 23.
The rumour was precipitated by a caller who phoned HTC to complain about how his phone does not have enough disk space [...]