Step by step guide to installing Android 7.1.2 on AT&T HTC Desire Eye

[challenger07]

Preparation
*
Decide on which version of Android to use. You need to find a recent version of Android that is stable and has the bugs worked out. There are a lot of choices and many still have bugs. For an older phone with limited capacity, I decide to take the AOSP version which is the baseline from Google with no fancy features added. Other ROMs can provide more capabilities but will take more resources of the phone and the more features the more to go wrong.

Couple of articles if you are interested

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-...ock-Android-stock-rom-Lineage-OS-and-TouchWiz

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...39857/&usg=AFQjCNGMo0MHXcakgYtSiMJXCLaNZBYAUg


You also need to find the best custom recovery program for your phone. I used TWRP but there are other ones google to find a recommended one for your particular phone. http://www.androidtipsandhacks.com/root/twrp-the-complete-guide-to-using-recovery-on-android/

Prepare the PC
*
Create a folder on the PC for all the downloads and files
*
Download the minimal Google SDK or install the whole studio
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
*
*
HTC Sync Manager on PC** (This installed the phone drivers so the PC can talk to the phone)
www.htc.com/hsm

Alternatively you can go to the phone website and download the drivers for the PC

Check Java up to date on PC* (www.java.com)
*
*************** Connect the phone to the PC using USB and ensure phone is 100% charged********
*
Download the files you need
*
Download new Rom* (aoscp_eye-3.6.3-20170508-unofficial.zip) *
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767159592
*
Rename to a simpler name Android712.zip
**
Download Google Apps
*
http://opengapps.org/
*
Download ARM 7.1 nano (You can install other google apps from the app store)

***********Rename to a simpler name GAPPS71.zip
*
Backup the phone
*
Record the APN settings (Access Point Names) Hidden in “Cellular Network” settings under data.*
Ensure Google backup is turned on* (Give it at least 24 hours with WIFI and Power to complete google backup)
Use a backup tool such as HTC sync manager or Windows explorer to backup all photos, music etc.*
*
Move key files to Phone
*
Copy key files onto SD card.* GAPPS and new ROM
Use windows explore on your PC to move the files to the SD card on the phone
**
Unlock the bootloader on the phone (you need to register to get an account)
*
**https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
*
Remove Encryption on the phone (I removed the SD card from the phone for this step, not sure that is actually needed)
Factory Reset in settings under Backup and Reset.
*
Install TWRP
Download recovery* (TWRP 3.1.0-0 Desire EYE OMNI by Arun)* Again find the most recommended one for your phone model. https://twrp.me/Devices/ for the official download by my phone isn't supported.
*
https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23630&task=get
*
In Windows explorer rename to something simpler eg *recovery.img
*
*************** Go to the windows Command prompt
*
*************** CMD prompt
***************
Fastboot* flash recovery** recovery.img
*
Fastboot reboot (the phone should reboot)
*
***************
Boot into TWRP.*
*************** Power off the phone
*************** Hold volume down button and then holder power button.
*************** Use volume up/down to highlight recover
*************** Use power button to select recover
*
Do a full backup of your operating system to your SD card.* **TWRP backup. (Boot, System and Data)*** Optional copy the backup directory back to your PC using windows explorer on the phone (you will need to reboot the phone to do this). *
*
Wipe using TWRP (Swipe to Factory Reset)
*
Install using TWRP : select the sd card and the New71.zip
*
Install using TWRP : select the sd card and the gapps.zip
*
Reboot
*
*
Donate to the developer of your new ROM at the end when it works.*
*
*

 

[matias.uy]

Working perfect, thanks! The only problem I had is that the camera crashes after a while. The solution is using this app Camera Error Fix (Root) (from VatsalX Software)
When do you think Android Oreo aoscp for HTC Desire Eye will be available?

 

[Desireye]

Working perfect, thanks! The only problem I had is that the camera crashes after a while. The solution is using this app Camera Error Fix (Root) (from VatsalX Software)
When do you think Android Oreo aoscp for HTC Desire Eye will be available?

This fix works for me too thnx!

 

[18tanvir]

htc desire eye unlocked version

will it work on unlocked phones (htc desire eye).
i tried the custom roms but thos have un fixed bugs

 

[itzik-g]

Preparation
*
Decide on which version of Android to use. You need to find a recent version of Android that is stable and has the bugs worked out. There are a lot of choices and many still have bugs. For an older phone with limited capacity, I decide to take the AOSP version which is the baseline from Google with no fancy features added. Other ROMs can provide more capabilities but will take more resources of the phone and the more features the more to go wrong.

Couple of articles if you are interested

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-...ock-Android-stock-rom-Lineage-OS-and-TouchWiz

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...39857/&usg=AFQjCNGMo0MHXcakgYtSiMJXCLaNZBYAUg


You also need to find the best custom recovery program for your phone. I used TWRP but there are other ones google to find a recommended one for your particular phone. http://www.androidtipsandhacks.com/root/twrp-the-complete-guide-to-using-recovery-on-android/

Prepare the PC
*
Create a folder on the PC for all the downloads and files
*
Download the minimal Google SDK or install the whole studio
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
*
*
HTC Sync Manager on PC** (This installed the phone drivers so the PC can talk to the phone)
www.htc.com/hsm

Alternatively you can go to the phone website and download the drivers for the PC

Check Java up to date on PC* (www.java.com)
*
*************** Connect the phone to the PC using USB and ensure phone is 100% charged********
*
Download the files you need
*
Download new Rom* (aoscp_eye-3.6.3-20170508-unofficial.zip) *
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767159592
*
Rename to a simpler name Android712.zip
**
Download Google Apps
*
http://opengapps.org/
*
Download ARM 7.1 nano (You can install other google apps from the app store)

***********Rename to a simpler name GAPPS71.zip
*
Backup the phone
*
Record the APN settings (Access Point Names) Hidden in “Cellular Network” settings under data.*
Ensure Google backup is turned on* (Give it at least 24 hours with WIFI and Power to complete google backup)
Use a backup tool such as HTC sync manager or Windows explorer to backup all photos, music etc.*
*
Move key files to Phone
*
Copy key files onto SD card.* GAPPS and new ROM
Use windows explore on your PC to move the files to the SD card on the phone
**
Unlock the bootloader on the phone (you need to register to get an account)
*
**https://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
*
Remove Encryption on the phone (I removed the SD card from the phone for this step, not sure that is actually needed)
Factory Reset in settings under Backup and Reset.
*
Install TWRP
Download recovery* (TWRP 3.1.0-0 Desire EYE OMNI by Arun)* Again find the most recommended one for your phone model. https://twrp.me/Devices/ for the official download by my phone isn't supported.
*
https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=23630&task=get
*
In Windows explorer rename to something simpler eg *recovery.img
*
*************** Go to the windows Command prompt
*
*************** CMD prompt
***************
Fastboot* flash recovery** recovery.img
*
Fastboot reboot (the phone should reboot)
*
***************
Boot into TWRP.*
*************** Power off the phone
*************** Hold volume down button and then holder power button.
*************** Use volume up/down to highlight recover
*************** Use power button to select recover
*
Do a full backup of your operating system to your SD card.* **TWRP backup. (Boot, System and Data)*** Optional copy the backup directory back to your PC using windows explorer on the phone (you will need to reboot the phone to do this). *
*
Wipe using TWRP (Swipe to Factory Reset)
*
Install using TWRP : select the sd card and the New71.zip
*
Install using TWRP : select the sd card and the gapps.zip
*
Reboot
*
*
Donate to the developer of your new ROM at the end when it works.*
*
*

Worked well also for me - i followed the instructions and all went smooth and my HTC Desier EYE have now android 7.1.2 - Thanks !!!

 

[challenger07]

will it work on unlocked phones (htc desire eye).
i tried the custom roms but thos have un fixed bugs

My phone is unlocked (not rooted) and worked just fine. This ROM is stable with few issues.

 

[Q72]

Only H+ speeds and unable to access Google acct after installing 7.12 on Desire Eye

After installing Android 7.12 on the HTC Desire Eye, I am only getting H+ mobile data speeds instead of my former 4g LTE even after changing the APN settings to what I was using previously. Are the APN settings different on Android 7.12 for T-Mobile? I notice there are more options then there was on the stock ROM. I am also unable to access my Google account after updating though am entering my current password correctly. Has anyone else had a problem like this after installing this ROM? Any suggestions much appreciated.

Note:
After rescanning for available networks and re-selecting T-Mobile, I am now getting LTE, no APN changes were needed. Google account problems may have been due to timing out on a bad connection, both are working now.

 

[TahirZX]

Try RR rom.
https://xdaforums.com/desire-eye/orig-development/rom-resurrection-remix-os-t3602048/page23

Build 20170905 is without any bugs.
Also don't forget to install aroma gapps (not Pico)

 

[Q72]

Try RR rom.
https://xdaforums.com/desire-eye/orig-development/rom-resurrection-remix-os-t3602048/page23

Build 20170905 is without any bugs.
Also don't forget to install aroma gapps (not Pico)

Thanks, will give it a try.

 

[challenger07]

Noticed there is a newer version of TWRP. https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24849

 

[TahirZX]

Noticed there is a newer version of TWRP. https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24849

Has bugs. Use Tark's twrp from RR rom forum it's the most stable.

 

[18tanvir]

My phone is unlocked (not rooted) and worked just fine. This ROM is stable with few issues.

Issues as in?

---------- Post added at 08:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 AM ----------

Try RR rom.
https://xdaforums.com/desire-eye/orig-development/rom-resurrection-remix-os-t3602048/page23

Build 20170905 is without any bugs.
Also don't forget to install aroma gapps (not Pico)

Sir, i tried the rom but rr has some bugs.such as over heating,sudden app closing, problems with floating window (messenger) etc.

 

[TahirZX]

Issues as in?

---------- Post added at 08:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 AM ----------



Sir, i tried the rom but rr has some bugs.such as over heating,sudden app closing, problems with floating window (messenger) etc.

Those issues are only with latest builds because of a kernel rebase. U have to install 20170905 5.8.4 build of RR and always use Tark's recovery to flash RR rom. It has zero bugs. I'm using it with no issues at all. Clean install it and u won't be having any of those issues.

 

[challenger07]

Has bugs. Use Tark's twrp from RR rom forum it's the most stable.

Thanks I assume you mean this one: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634770683

I will give it a try.

 

[challenger07]

The only issues I have noticed with the AOSP ROM that I used in my guide are

1. A couple of times per month the whole phone will crash and I have to reboot.
2. Luna (Google launcher) goes slow sometimes and I've fixed the issue by deleting luna cache and data but it seems to return after a few weeks usage. I may return to the standard Google launcher.

Not sure if either is related to the ROM. Otherwise the ROM is very stable. But I've not tried the RR Rom so far.

 

[TahirZX]

The only issues I have noticed with the AOSP ROM that I used in my guide are

1. A couple of times per month the whole phone will crash and I have to reboot.
2. Luna (Google launcher) goes slow sometimes and I've fixed the issue by deleting luna cache and data but it seems to return after a few weeks usage. I may return to the standard Google launcher.

Not sure if either is related to the ROM. Otherwise the ROM is very stable. But I've not tried the RR Rom so far.

No such issues on RR. Also it's smooth and lots of customization.

 

[challenger07]

I installed Tark's TWRP and was going to try his ROM but when I boot into TWRP (3.1.1.0) I get the following error message and TWRP doesn't see the SD card where the ROM is. Looking on google but not clear what the issue is. Any suggestions?
Immediately after I enter the encryption password "Failed to mount /external_sd" repeated 3 times
When I go into the Mount option it says Micro SDCard (0 MB) and you cannot select
Micro SDCard
USB-OTG
SD-EXT

If I select storage I get
Micro SDCard (0MB)
USB-OTG(0MB)

 

[TahirZX]

Use this. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fn8s3z6m7ttb3zk/5_6152376089848053798.img?dl=0
Hopefully u won't face sd issue on this one.
Problem is twrp doesn't recognize extFat and one other format I can't remember now but it recognizes ext4 and fat32 only just try this twrp.
And flash 20170905 build cuz it has no bugs. @challenger07

 

[challenger07]

Thank you for the quick reply. I did try the new TWRP you sent but it was the same. I then tried Arun's TWRP 3.1.1 https://xdaforums.com/dev...t/dl/?id=24849 which seems to be fine. I know you said there were issues with it but at least it sees the SD card. I've run out of time to swap the ROM will have to do that another day but wanted to know why you suggest the one from early September. When I look at the change log it would imply that the November release now has all the fixes in?
RR-N-v5.8.5-20171111-eyeul-Unofficial.zip
Thanks

 

[TahirZX]

Thank you for the quick reply. I did try the new TWRP you sent but it was the same. I then tried Arun's TWRP 3.1.1 https://xdaforums.com/dev...t/dl/?id=24849 which seems to be fine. I know you said there were issues with it but at least it sees the SD card. I've run out of time to swap the ROM will have to do that another day but wanted to know why you suggest the one from early September. When I look at the change log it would imply that the November release now has all the fixes in?
RR-N-v5.8.5-20171111-eyeul-Unofficial.zip
Thanks

1st off big warning. Do not use arun's twrp to flash the rom. It will boot loop or not install the rom.
What u can do is format ur SD in a different format that is recognized by Tark's twrp like ext4 or fat32.

2nd why I suggested 20170905 and not 20171111 is cuz 20171111 is build after the kernel rebase and cause of that there is issues with the front camera. This all is already extensively discussed in HTC desire eye telegram group.

Basically, on 20171111 front camera lacks focus and front flash. Even if it's on latest security patch. U can fix the camera issue by flashing a custom boot img but then the Bluetooth would stop working so both are a loss of functionality.

On 20170905 has no such camera issues and everything works fine as it's the build before the kernel rebase.

If u r not too big on selfies then ya go with 20171111
If u want best of everything except latest security patch go with 20170905