Avoid Vodafone branding software?

[moonlight_caster]

I'm buying a Desire from ebay which is 'unlocked' however it also states to be a Vodafone branded phone.
I have heard many negative comments regarding the phone's branded software and unwanted apps with Vodafone branded Desires, but I am hoping to use my O2 sim card in the 'unlocked' phone so will I still get the Vodafone updates?

I am hoping not!

 

[rtb35]

Yes if it has vodafone branding you will get any updates from vodafone,however it is relatively easy to "debrand" your desire and install a stock rom from htc.

check out this guide,
http://androidforums.com/desire-tips-tricks/67098-how-flash-debrand-your-desire.html

 

[EddyOS]

There are 2 versions of the Vodafone branding - full on and none at all

Full on will have Vodafone splash screens, demo apps that can't be uninstalled and other crap

None at all (the first FroYo update) will have no branding at all BUT will still be running with a Vodafone product code so you'd still be waiting on Vodafone to release updates for it

Try and get a SIM free phone as you won't have any issues. Quite tempted to sell my one to get a Desire S

 

[moonlight_caster]

There are 2 versions of the Vodafone branding - full on and none at all

Full on will have Vodafone splash screens, demo apps that can't be uninstalled and other crap

None at all (the first FroYo update) will have no branding at all BUT will still be running with a Vodafone product code so you'd still be waiting on Vodafone to release updates for it

If the phone has the full branding, will the FroYo update wash all that out? Also, does the Vodafone restrict any programmes/applications on the phone?

 

[HTC desired]

There are 2 versions of the Vodafone branding - full on and none at all

Full on will have Vodafone splash screens, demo apps that can't be uninstalled and other crap

None at all (the first FroYo update) will have no branding at all BUT will still be running with a Vodafone product code so you'd still be waiting on Vodafone to release updates for it

Try and get a SIM free phone as you won't have any issues. Quite tempted to sell my one to get a Desire S

Why if I may ask are you getting a desire s ? Haven't really followed the new HTC phones except for the EVO 3d