Step 1: Download the Android 2.2 firmware for the Desire from here. Step 2: Rename the file update.zip and copy it to your microSD card via USB. [Note: make sure the file is named update.zip and not update.zip.zip.] Step 3: Power down your Desire. Step 4: Hold down the “Volume Down” button as you power the phone back on. Step 5: A screen should appear showing your phone’s system searching for various files. Scroll down to “recovery” and press the “Power” button. Step 6: When you see the triangle with an exclamation point symbol, press the “Power” and “Volume Up” buttons at the same time. Step 7: From the menu that appears, select “Apply sdcard:update.zip.” Step 8: When the screen displays “Install from sdcard complete” select “reboot system now” and wait for the phone to power back up.