How to Update HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

Bored with existing firmware on HTC Desire? Then Alex V has developed a Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware for HTC Desire users. This is not an official update from HTC but it is based on latest AOSP build which comes with less number of bugs. After applying Alex v1.8 Gingerbread Sense HD ROM on your HTC device, it will change its complete look and feel in terms of functionalities, UI, features etc. Below is the list of all its features.

Features of Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

• Ace S 2.36.405.8 WWE base, Gingerbread 2.3.3 android
• bravia engine
• NEW Sense 2.1
• Rooted
• Available Freqs: CPU interactive, smartass, powersave, ondemand, and many more
• CRT TV Lockscreen Animation
• Data2ext
• Lockscreen app Sense 3.0 (Kingdom)
• Iconfix-v1
• USB Menu Sense 3.0
• Videocamera 720p FULLY WORKING, by snq-
• Wake UP from Trackpad
• Power controls in notification bar.
• Soporte CIFS.
• Adobe Flash 10.3
• Supports VPN
• Supports ext4
• Car Home
• List Host block & list apn
• Superuser Permissions 2.3.6.1 by ChainsDD
• Busybox
• Disabled Boot Sound HTC.
• Zipaligned
• odexed.
• Supported Languages: English, Chinese, Arabic (no completo), Czech, German, Espanol, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Norwegian, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Vietnamese, Thai

If you find all above features are useful then follow the following mentioned Pre-Requisites before updating your HTC device.

Pre-Requisites

• It is highly recommended to back up all your data on SD Card before applying changes because during the process your data may be damage and corrupted. Use Astro File Manager to Backup your data.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-Virus Apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on your device, head to SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.
• Your HTC Desire should be rooted before applying this firmware on your phone.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. This update id only for HTC Desire device, don't use it on any other device. Try it at your risk.

How to Update HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

• First of all, Download Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware and Radio package in your computer.
• Now connect your device with computer and move both the downloaded packages in the root folder of the SD Card.
• After it, Disconnect your phone from computer and turn it off to enter into Recovery Mode.
• To get into Recovery Mode, Press both the Volume Keys and holding these keys press Power button.
• Once you are in Recovery Mode, select Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then select Alex Custom Firmware. After it select Radio.
• Now it will take 4-5 minutes to complete the process. Once its done, you will be on Recovery Mode.
• In Recovery Mode, select Wipe Data/Factory ResetàWipe Cache Partition and then select Reboot System Now.

Note:- Your device will take longer time than the normal start up time. If it doesn’t display home screen within 3-4 minutes and try it by re-inserting the battery in it.

   

That’s it! Now you have successfully updated your HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware.  If you have encountered with any problem during the process then mention it in the comments section also share reviews about the article.