Looking for 2.1 without 'HTC Sense' interface / extras

[Guest Jez_]

Hi,

Today I rooted my phone using the excellent guide on here by Paul ( http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desi...o-1-21-support/ ) however I'm now looking to install the default Android 2.1 with no extras, HTC Sense interface or addons.

I've had a good look / search on the forums but can't find a guide that's as easy to use as Pauls one. I did also look at the 2.2 Froyo download, but couldn't find an install guide like Pauls for that either.

I'm probably being completely blind, but would really appreciate it if anyone could point me in the right direction..

Many thanks,

Jez :(

[Guest Bol2riz]

Hi,

Today I rooted my phone using the excellent guide on here by Paul ( http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desi...o-1-21-support/ ) however I'm now looking to install the default Android 2.1 with no extras, HTC Sense interface or addons.

I've had a good look / search on the forums but can't find a guide that's as easy to use as Pauls one. I did also look at the 2.2 Froyo download, but couldn't find an install guide like Pauls for that either.

I'm probably being completely blind, but would really appreciate it if anyone could point me in the right direction..

Many thanks,

Jez :(

You can try Launcher PRO or even better try defrost rom. The only reason why I've came back from that rom just because I can't stand without Sense.

The installation is really simple.

There is a post about it in modaco or visit xda forum

[Guest nitrox1]

Have a look at: [ROM] Pays-ROM Desire Sparta v1.1 Dalvik+A2SD (Vanilla taste) [05/29/10]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689558

Is overclocked and undervolted, as well as having A2SD, very slim ROM. Instructions are there too.

I kept having problems flashing a baked rom without sence on it from Modaco (sorry to say).

[Guest Jez_]

You can try Launcher PRO or even better try defrost rom. The only reason why I've came back from that rom just because I can't stand without Sense.

The installation is really simple.

There is a post about it in modaco or visit xda forum

Thanks for the suggestions mate. I'll have to pass on Launcher Pro though as I'm looking for less eye candy and am keen to try the vanilla Google Android rom. I've had a look at the defrost rom, but can't find an install guide and it seems to still have a few small bugs to fix, so I'll hold off on that till it's 100% finished. :(

[Guest Frankish]

I like the look of the Pays rom. I'd love to be able to dual boot a sense rom and a non sense rom. Will probably try to flash that pays one soon though.

[Guest Jez_]

Have a look at: [ROM] Pays-ROM Desire Sparta v1.1 Dalvik+A2SD (Vanilla taste) [05/29/10]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689558

Is overclocked and undervolted, as well as having A2SD, very slim ROM. Instructions are there too.

I kept having problems flashing a baked rom without sence on it from Modaco (sorry to say).

Thanks for the link / suggestion buddy. I'm looking for a clean rom that doesn't even have sense added to it (just rooted), so will have to pass on this rom for the moment. :(

[Guest Bol2riz]

Thanks for the suggestions mate. I'll have to pass on Launcher Pro though as I'm looking for less eye candy and am keen to try the vanilla Google Android rom. I've had a look at the defrost rom, but can't find an install guide and it seems to still have a few small bugs to fix, so I'll hold off on that till it's 100% finished. :(

Then test Launcher Pro and if it fit your needs you can set it as default instead of Sense.

Have a look in the settings also, there is a lot of nice stuff to personalize it.

[Guest Jez_]

Then test Launcher Pro and if it fit your needs you can set it as default instead of Sense.

Have a look in the settings also, there is a lot of nice stuff to personalize it.

I've read up on Launcher Pro, looked at screen shots, and decided it's not for me. I just want the stock vanilla / clean Android install, without anything more (if possible). Then I want to go from there if I decide it's not what I want...

:(

[Guest Bol2riz]

I've read up on Launcher Pro, looked at screen shots, and decided it's not for me. I just want the stock vanilla / clean Android install, without anything more (if possible). Then I want to go from there if I decide it's not what I want...

:(

One last word... :( honestly if you've just rooted your device and want the stock UI, I sincerly recommand you to test Defrost then (I don't know about the second froyo rom).

[Guest moulari]

Hi,

Today I rooted my phone using the excellent guide on here by Paul ( http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-desi...o-1-21-support/ ) however I'm now looking to install the default Android 2.1 with no extras, HTC Sense interface or addons.

I've had a good look / search on the forums but can't find a guide that's as easy to use as Pauls one. I did also look at the 2.2 Froyo download, but couldn't find an install guide like Pauls for that either.

I'm probably being completely blind, but would really appreciate it if anyone could point me in the right direction..

Many thanks,

Jez :(

try this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686987 as vanilla as you can get on desire currently

[Guest Namtaffy]

defrost is the closest you will get (and it's froyo) but there are still issues with the camera, A2SD on it is quite pathetic, no wifi hotspot, no usb tether and lots of little bugs like orange charging light staying on, apps crashing/not installing etc

just wait for defrost to reach v1 and try that

meanwhile, read the forums and learn how to flash roms etc before you damage your device

[Guest Jez_]

try this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686987 as vanilla as you can get on desire currently

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to pass on that rom for the moment mate as the notes for it say "Bluetooth dont work, Camera has little problems", and I need the camera to fully work. :(

[Guest Jez_]

defrost is the closest you will get (and it's froyo) but there are still issues with the camera, A2SD on it is quite pathetic, no wifi hotspot, no usb tether and lots of little bugs like orange charging light staying on, apps crashing/not installing etc

just wait for defrost to reach v1 and try that

meanwhile, read the forums and learn how to flash roms etc before you damage your device

I've already rooted / flashed my desire if that's what you mean by flashing roms mate. I'm going to stay away from Froyo until an official release or something more final is out there.

I have started looking at the possibility of building a 'minimal' custom rom with 'peep / footprints / friend stream / stocks / learn more icon' removed. Have spotted a guide for building custom roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682972

But that still wouldn't remove the HTC Sense interface, so I need to look at this further...

[Guest Frankish]

I've already rooted / flashed my desire if that's what you mean by flashing roms mate. I'm going to stay away from Froyo until an official release or something more final is out there.

I have started looking at the possibility of building a 'minimal' custom rom with 'peep / footprints / friend stream / stocks / learn more icon' removed. Have spotted a guide for building custom roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682972

But that still wouldn't remove the HTC Sense interface, so I need to look at this further...

Then just install the launcher2.apk. That's pretty much the stock android look. When you press home set it as default and it will be like Sense is no longer there!