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[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brvaland:
Hi Experts

I have HTC Desire HD on software version Android Version 2.3.5.

I would like to upgrade to Android Version 4.0 or higher, i have researched and found that HTC will not be releasing upgrade to 4.0.

Based on a bit of research and i think i am able to install a custom firmware. This is thread for Android 4.1 - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1778202 but there are bugs. I will be happy to have Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) but stable and everything should be working fine.

I would appreciate if someone could provide me a link or step by step instruction as I am newbie to this kind of installations.

Thanks
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
Use the Advanced Ace Hack Kit to root your phone. It's not here on XDA; Google for it. "attn1 aahk."
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingofnice:
aospX by existz is rock stable, very fast and pretty much everything is working...with a bonus of great battery life. Flash this one.

- sent from a flux in space -
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jameshd266:
Ice Cold Sandwich http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1450962 is also really stable. I was using that as my daily driver until I switched to CM10.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndreiMel:
try sabsa prime v.10 by alirez http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1839004 . you will have no bugs, sense interface and better battery life + bravia engine
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hans_Schlila:
Try to decide on your own ;D

Fast & Stable & Smooth > Non Sense

More comfort& functions & nicer launcher > HTC Sense UI 3.6 or 4.1

Best and easiest rooting method is aahk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] _Dennis_:
Found the sip settings for wifi calling but wondering if there is a way to get like sipdroid working with these settings.

Anyway the settings are accessible through

javax.microedition.ims/javax.microedition.ims.android.config.ui.SipSettings
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] papabear:
I use a combo of ipkall pbxes and sipdroid and gvoice

Just found an amazing alternative.. It is a 2.99$ paid app called Spare phone. All you do is login with your gvoice account and select which networks you want to use (wifi, data, etc) and adjust settings and it works! None of the run around.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] _Dennis_:
Aye. Im just trying to see if I can get wifi calling to work from anywere so while overseas I can use my cell number on local data which is usually fairly cheap. I know there are other ways to do it. And I have gvoice just trying to get it this way lol. Thanks for the app suggestion though haven't tryed that one yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] theoilman:
I'm currently using grooveip and I like it. do you like spare phone better though? what about it is better?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] papabear:
Have not used Spare phone much, but call quality is better. I never had the paid version of groovip, but for some reason I could never get it to work correctly. Always ended up setting up ipkall, sipdroid etc.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ignacio275:
I have the paid version of GrooveIp and spare phone as well, spare phone is a thousand times better, many reasons, perfect even on 3g
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] theoilman:
how do they compare on battery life?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AKfortyseven:
What are the chances of the source code to the HTC DNA being used to port that ROM to the the nexus 4?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Daddy:
I would say less than a 1% chance.

Most people buy Nexus devices to get away from OEM bloat. The demand just isn't there.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tweaked:
The same as you learning how to do it.

Percentage wise that is.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AKfortyseven:
Some of it can be bloat but debloating is always an option.

I really like HTC sense. Best OEM overlay IMO

Is there a way port ANY of the sense features?

Do mods like that normally exist for Nexus phones? This is my first one
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ranguvar:
It's possible and they do exist, but as the others have said, the demand is incredibly low so those ROMs don't usually get well developed.

Outside of learning how yourself or offering a bounty to a developer, there's not much you can do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
I just upgraded to sgn2 and lost my unlimited data. I'm so sick about it. What sucks is that when you upgrade and plan switches over to the 2gb plan, you will be billed for your data usage over your new 2gb limit. So I biggie sized my data plan for an additional $40 to avoid having to pay $90 on my bill date for my exceeding data usage (11gb).

So in my frustration I went on searching for Internet and decided to use clear which sucks balls in my side of this huge apt complex. But I haven't used my Verizon 4g lte yet b/c I'm over my limit so I've been on wifi using my clear wireless wifi hot spot. And Google now sample cards dont load while on wifi. It indicates that its loading but never loads. Do I need to be on 4g? Samsung definitely needs to release some updates in the near future. Anyone else having this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] th0r615:
My cards work fine on 3G, 4G, and WiFi.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jsadler09:
My cards work fine on WiFi too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdedeaux:
I'd return the phone withing your 14 day cancel period. 11gb... wow... The amount you are paying monthly on the biggie sized plan is enough saved to buy the phone outright after a few months and keep unlimited.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
Yea I know. It's too late to try and get that plan back with returning the phone . The plan is switched over already . But I can return it for another unit . I'll probably exchange it for it may be something wrong with it internally.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mi7chy:
After you enable Google Now it needs time to learn before it shows you cards. When I first enabled it it appeared to do nothing but checking back later it's starting to show cards such as temperature, etc. Also, update Google Now by updating Google Search.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
Yea it's been 3 days. I've updated and all I get is temperature and that takes like 3-4 minutes to kick in.

*edit:

Okay I see what you're saying I'm getting distance and traffic card now since I been driving
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] montyf:
I work for Verizon. You have 14 days to return the phone and rewind your upgrade and plan to original
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
They told me I couldn't even the customer service rep at the 800 number told me I couldn't once the plan switched. Because that old plan doesn't show in the system to revert. If they're wrong please let me know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
I called customer service and they told me the same thing as the sales reps told me. That they can't do it and that that old plan doesn't show up. If you can enlighten me montyf please do. I would like to reverse and revert the plan to the original and bill the device at full retail to my phone bill. If there's any way you can help me please do. Ask around and keep me posted. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] geoff5093:
You probably won't be able to do it at a store, and you'll have to call them up and perhaps speak with one of their managers who can make it happen. Just don't take no for an answer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] iflip:
Well I went back to the store and another csr helped me. I returned my upgrade, she reversed my plan back to the unlimited and charged the device at full retail back to my account bill. WINNING!!!!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I am and it isn't a half-bad screen protector. With all the problems people are having with some of the protectors and the proximity sensor I decided to hold off a while before ordering a decent protector and until then figured I'd just keep the factory film on.

After polishing it up with a microfiber cloth it is pretty clear and doesn't drag too much.

One issue is the printed volume +/- symbols at the side as well as the power-button symbol on the top righthand corner. These can be off-putting and get in the way. The other is the peel-off tab is near the top-right corner above the power-button symbol and can be a little sharp. I think eventually it will start to peel off there if used for more than a few days or weeks.

I have a cheap 3-pack coming from Amazon and will probably replace the factory protector as soon as they arrive but if it wasn't for the printing on the original film I'd maybe use it a little longer until the Spigen protector fixes their proximity sensor cut-out issue.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nivlac978:
Oh my god, I'm gonna find you and peel it off myself.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BBM-Lee:
LOL, Sounds like you'd hate me too

Me and the girlfriend are both using the factory front and back screen protectors as well.. We can't seem to decide on a screen protector/case combo...

We both like Seidio cases, but stuck on screen protectors.. and still not sure if seidio will support Qi charging (most likely not)...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ch@u:
I'm still using the factory screen protector as well. I ordered some before receiving my phone but it hasn't come in yet.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eneka:
I used them for like a week until they started peeling off haha. The screen is so much smoother without them!

I was surprised how long they stay on
[Nexus 4 Accessories] yomuppet:
I left the factory one on for a few days. Around day 3, with no previous signs of degradation, it peeled off all by itself in my pocket (nothing else in there). The aftermarket ones adhere much better to the screen, so if you don't want to be caught out and about with no protector, I'd recommend changing it as soon as possible.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] shogunmark:
Guilty! Mine is still on also. I am still waiting on my screen protectors to come in. But the N4 is not my main phone yet, and wont be until i get the screen protectors and case. Until then its just another extra phone i have laying around.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FLNexus:
I plan on keeping the one on the back
[Nexus 4 Accessories] enviii:
I'm using it till my Spigen gets here. It's actually pretty good apart from the icons from volume and power tho.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Docavelli:
I kept mine on too. Albeit only for a couple of days because I sent it in for replacement. I'm hoping my Clarivue SPs are here by the time my new one gets here. I'll still keep my back one on until I figure out what case I want. Maybe even after to keep any potential scratches off of the back glass.

Gotta think about resale value. ;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jickman:
earcnqu the

yeah, i have mine on too. Problem is the definitely not as adhesive as other screen protectors. Orange peeling in an out of my pocket. Still waiting for my xtremeguard to come to replace it asap. Tho everyone claims it being gorilla glass and no doubt i believe it is, its still not highly scratch resistance i think.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] harsubs:
I am as well - glad to see I'm not alone :) Got my clear I-Blason case as well today and now, I see some bubbles. Am going to search for some skins tonight.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hrbngr:
<== Guilty as charged. I did order the Skinomi screen protector set (front/back/sides) but I wont have it until Mon/Tues, etc. I do feel confident that this "stock" screen protector will work until I figure out how to properly install the Skinomi product, as I don't have much experience installing the "wet" style of screen protectors.

It looks like any sort of phone case will keep the original protector from peeling off, at least for a little while. I hope... :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gdap:
I am not ashamed at all, and thanks to the OP for bringing this up!

Listen it works, and it's classy as f#$k too.

Even has these very subtle handy +/- signs to let me know where the volume buttons are.

You can tell LG put alot of thought into this compared to the cling film that samsung put on my Gnexus.

When my screen protector comes, I am going to apply it OVER this. That's how much I love it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] trter10:
I'm keeping mine on the back because i cant see it anyway with my case and my first n4 got a back scratch in 3 days so im kinda paranoid.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
4 days in and so far the factory skin is still like new front and back.

Of course I did peel the side ones off right away.

If not for the +/- marks I think I might just leave them on permanently but they bother me when reading text in that area -same with the power symbol on the other side. The back is going to stay on under the case even. It keeps fine silica grit from dulling the glass by putting micro-scratches into it. And you just KNOW it'll get in there sooner or later. I don't suppose it is going to hold up long with a bumper case but under the Rearth Ringke case it'll be just fine.

I see that Spigen claims they have fixed the proximity sensor issue with a new cut-out. I'm going to wait for a few positive reviews on Amazon saying it actually is fixed before even THINKING of taking a chance one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] threeclaws:
I kept it on for 2 weeks while waiting for my tpu case + screen protector, tpu case showed up sans screen protector so I went without. All I can say is thank you generic chinese shipper for being forgetful, the screen is RIDICULOUSLY smooth, far smoother than ANY other phone I've owned, on the N4 and has to have an oleophobic coating because I haven't had to wipe grime off the phone once.

So I say go without, I can't imagine anybody making a plastic screen protector as smooth as naked and now I can't go back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
The way I look at it I can use a screen protector for the first year I own the phone. Then when all the new phones are coming out that are better and faster and I start to wish I had a newer phone I can pull it off and go naked. Then I'll fall in love with the phone all over again and it'll be new and virginal still and better than before with that smooth and slick screen.

Did that come off as too creepy?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] famewolf:
I put a black s line TPU case on it but so far have kept the original film on...just took it out for it's virgin trip into world... + and - by power are annoying but can survive...the sad thing is I already have some cheap screen protector's but with the issues and how bad I suck at applying them I've held off.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
I did the same thing with my G2x in October. :P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] enviii:
Wait what side ones? My N4 had no side stickers.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
All around the chrome bezel.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aaronuser:
Like my devices like I do my woman....naked.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] resynx:
Not everyone had them, mine did not either.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Emama:
For real, the front one is much harder than the rear one and it looks clear and feel very good.

I kind of regret of using a wet one instead of the stock one.

I am going to get a replaced phone, and I will not apply another SP until the stock is taken off itself.

(Why can't they just put a clear one instead of showing the power and volume +/-, who the hell don't know what these buttons do)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] khanh1289:
If you guys wait till they can fulfill all nexus 4's, Chinese makers will make a tempered glass protector. Those protectors are basically the screen itself.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ugotproblemz:
I had it on for a few days while i waited for my bestskinever body armor....

but before my actually screen protector arrive, the factory screen protector got dirty and i had to take it off (was very reluctant at first)

After taking it off...and having my screen NAKED...OMG its sooooo smooth and slippery....dun even wanna put on my screen protector now even tho i got it a few days ago...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thefallen924:
i kept the factory one on for about a week. whenever i handed my phone to someone that wanted to see it, they would try to press the power symbol to turn the phone on :eek: lol..sgp definitely has the best feel aside from a naked screen, soo smooth
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FatalityBoyZahy:
I hear those don't work well with certain cases
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
I'm not sure a tempered glass protector could be made to go all the way to the edges of the N4 because of the beveled edge of the screen. Unless the tempered glass was shaped to exactly match the bevel but that would make fitment EXTREMELY difficult with a dry-application. It'd have to be wet -which I guess wouldn't be all that bad.

The nice thing about a tempered glass protector is that they take a lot of energy to break, and in breaking they soak that energy up and keep it from effecting the real glass screen.

IMHO, all smartphones should come with this sort of sacrificial double-glass design that would make it much easier to replace the glass. A special stickum needs to be made that will stay put but easily removed with firm steady pressure and maybe some specific chemical release liquid. The outer and inner glass harnesses could be matched so that the inner glass would be almost impossible to break while the outer one would be easy to replace and not cost too much (like $20)

I suppose the screen-protector people would hate this as it would put them right out of business but they could just tool up to make all different aftermarket choices in outer-glass replacement screens. All phones could be "naked" with a true tempered-glass smooth feel but still be easily replaceable without having to spend an arm and a leg or dismantle the handset to get to it.

Call me a dreamer -but this is what handset manufacturers should be shooting for.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Drike19:
Still using mine, I have a BSE full body on my desk but haven't had time to put it on.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thefallen924:
Not sure the curve will be an issue because they did make one for the galaxy nexus. i decided to look it up and voila!

http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/hydra

not in stock yet but im definitely keeping an eye out for it
[Nexus 4 Accessories] deestroi66:
Stopped by the mall the other day and found a Ghost Armor stall. The installer agreed to install a custom front screen protector on my phone by sketching a pattern using the factory screen film. He did a perfect job!

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 2FR35H:
I don't blame you lol mine has both the back and front on there because its hard to find good screen protectors now a days I baby this phone receives the special treatment from me. Personal pocket never put near any scratchy material, never set down anywhere where it could drop or get scratched. I hate how every retailer is like oh we don't have it nor are we likely to get it, yet nobody hesitates to make iPhone cases weeks before its even announced.. -_-
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tgtoys:
Ha I finally took mine off the other day...and while I didn't think I minded it, the screen is so amazing without it on, so smooth and clear! Waiting to get my true screen protector in the mail, couldn't last with the stock one. Mainly because it did not cover the curved edges of the screen, so it ruined the feel of the sides which is so nice now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Smiert:
cuhicl candle

The back film screen is already halfway peeled off now for me, the little pull-out cutout was sticking out a hundredth of a millimeters and I must have brushed through it. Ugly air bubbles... but I'll have to live with it until I get my screen protectors.

The front is securely on there.. but the power/volume indicators are kind of annoying,
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dcfella:
I took mine off 2 days ago after Google said they'd send me a new unit to replace mine cause of the loud buzzing in the earpiece. Gotta say, it's really nice to go w/out a screen protector on this phone. The glass is really slick and much more anti-smudge/fingerprint than any other screen protector I've used(including oleophobic ones I bought). So far after 2 days, no scratches or anything. I'll be putting a screen protector on my new replacement unit though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aSquard:
I have the back screen protector on still with my cheapo TPU case... until the Ghost Armour screen protector is available. Temporary Ghost Armour screen protector on the front for the time being (covers about 80% of the screen - right up to the top/bottom bezels)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kelvrick:
Definitely going to wait on the reviews on those. Especially with the comments regarding how the sensitivity towards the bottom is bad. It could be how the galaxy nexus is curved though and the nexus 4 won't have that problem. Definitely tempted though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kristoff125:
This phone has by far the slickest screen, I just taped a microfiber cloth into a pouch and I keep it in that, took both screen protectors off. The front feels amazingly slick. I don't think I'm going to bother with a screen protector, just gonna keep it in a pouch.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] capcanuck:
I've been running without a screen protector for about two weeks now.. Not a blemish. I just make sure my cleaning cloth is nice and clean, and I blow on the screen before wiping.. Same with my gs2 and gs3 and I've never had a scratch.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ap27:
I've had the factory film on since I got the phone on the 15th. Still sticking strong!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
Mine is still going strong too. My Spiegen is arriving tomorrow so it has served its purpose well. Other than one small micro pinhole near the bottom of that may have been there since day one it has held up very well.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] svengalis:
Gonna keep my factory screen protector on as long as it will hold up. I do have some screen protectors that I bought but I see no reason to use them at the moment.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jchidori:
i was leaving it on but felt the screen wasn't as impressive as advertised/reviewed...

took off the factory screen protector and i was blown away. the screen is so smooth to the touch that you seriously wouldn't want to put anything on it. it's so good that i'm stressing over what case to buy because i don't want to ruin the tapered edge feel. that being said i bought the 3 xtremeguard full body screen protectors for 6 dollars even though i had wet screen protectors but i'll give it a second shot.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James BlackHeron:
All it takes is one spec of sand to get in your pocket that is of a material harder than the gorilla glass (not all that uncommon) and your screen will get scratched if it gets rubbed on it.

It depends on what you do for a living, or how you play and/or work around the house. If you never get your hands dirty at work digging in the dirt, or at home gardening doing landscaping, or doing other dirty jobs where you might get into sand or other grit that could somehow find your way into your pocket maybe it is an OK idea to go naked.

I just could never get away with that. I get sand in my pockets all the time at work, at home, at play at the beach. Harder materials scratch softer materials. That's just basic mineralogy. If you are certain that you'll never get a spec of something in your pocket then go unprotected. I've already gotten a few surface scratches on my factory screen protector. I can't imagine going naked.

It's a personal choice.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ikr:
I was using it for 5 hours until I got fed up with the it... I then got the original zagg until the HD releases
[Nexus 4 Accessories] versd:
Used it for a couple of days. Couldn't stand the volume and power overlay. The rear one I could have lived with but with the price of a full body skin vs just a front skin I replaced them both with best skins ever.

No prox cutout but they are sending me a free replacement :)