Knackered HTC Desire - Anyway to root and put custom ROM if unable to boot to current ROM?

[Guest stevehoot]

Hi Guys,

My friend has had her phone nicked so has fished out her "broken" HTC Desire. Can boot to network operator splash screen but just freezes there. If I try a normal recovery the same problem occurs.

Was thinking of putting a MoDaCo ROM on it to give it a new lease of life - however at present this is a HTC Desire, locked to O2 (UK), and is unable to boot to the standard or recovery ROM.

Done a few flashes before and no problems but I can't create a Goldcard as I can't boot the device. Not a noob, but as I've only rooted and ROM'd using the above a guide would be great - if at all possible,

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Steve