How to update HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread

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So you've decided to bite the bullet and update your HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Follow our step-by-step guide to make sure you don't go wrong -- it's a little more complicated than the usual over the air upgrade.

Before you proceed you should understand that all data will be wiped from your phone's internal memory. The Flashlight and Teeter apps won't be automatically reinstalled after the Gingerbread update due to space constraints, but they're supplied in the download should you want to squeeze them back on to your phone.

Backup your phone

It's essential that you backup any important data on your HTC Desire before attempting to sample the sweet delights of Gingerbread. Updating to Android 2.3 will wipe the phone's internal memory. Data stored on any SD cards is safe. Here are your options:

Complete backup: If you don't mind stumping up

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