Hey guys, I know many of us just got out T-Mobile branded HD2's on the 24th.
T-Mobile offers a return within 15 days.
Are you going to keep your HD2? Did WinMo scare you off?
Are you going to trade it for some snapdragon android?
yes yes yes this phone is ten times better than what i expected it to be.... compared to my g1, this is heaven.
except when it freezes randomly for a couple seconds unexpectedly...
I have had WM thru my last 3 phones (Dash, TP2, now HD2) I will be keeping my HD2 and LOVE WM
skylinepigeon said:
yes yes yes this phone is ten times better than what i expected it to be.... compared to my g1, this is heaven.
except when it freezes randomly for a couple seconds unexpectedly...
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ahh I agree. I used to have a g1 as well.
I don't know about windows mobile yet...
but this screen is beautiful. I still kind of miss android apps and android sense...
still, it's a great device.
oh yeah, i do really miss the android marketplace, but try Omarket, its great.
skylinepigeon said:
oh yeah, i do really miss the android marketplace, but try Omarket, its great.
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will do! thanks
My coverage in the Twin Cities was terrible, even though on the maps, it was "Fast Mobile Web" all over. Edge 95% of the time, 5% 3G. Great phone, but kinda worthless on Edge, just shipped it back. Ordered a Telstra one.
telestra hd2
does the telestra hd2 have 3g data bands for at&t???
hiddengopher said:
ahh I agree. I used to have a g1 as well.
I don't know about windows mobile yet...
but this screen is beautiful. I still kind of miss android apps and android sense...
still, it's a great device.
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+1
Also, coming from G1. Still getting used to WM.
Wasn't thrilled the first few days, but that was just due to the learning curve. I'm now aware of how customizable WM is, which is great. So many ROM's, so many skins means that we can dial in our phones (no pun intended) the way we want them to be.
The screen and responsiveness on this thing is what is keeping me on it more than anything, though. Plus, I love the HTC music player, photo and video player, and calender. Great looking apps.
laphoneuser said:
+1
Also, coming from G1. Still getting used to WM.
Wasn't thrilled the first few days, but that was just due to the learning curve. I'm now aware of how customizable WM is, which is great. So many ROM's, so many skins means that we can dial in our phones (no pun intended) the way we want them to be.
The screen and responsiveness on this thing is what is keeping me on it more than anything, though. Plus, I love the HTC music player, photo and video player, and calender. Great looking apps.
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I agree with you entirely.
Although, we can't put custom roms and skins on the tmo version...
hiddengopher said:
I agree with you entirely.
Although, we can't put custom roms and skins on the tmo version...
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Of course you can. You just need to be sure to remove any customisations before returning it, should you need to. This is WinMo - you can do what you want
johncmolyneux said:
Of course you can. You just need to be sure to remove any customisations before returning it, should you need to. This is WinMo - you can do what you want
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oh? I thought we couldn't install ENG spl on the t-mobile branded HD2.
I need to research this more..
hiddengopher said:
oh? I thought we couldn't install ENG spl on the t-mobile branded HD2.
I need to research this more..
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I don't know to be honest. Check that in the ROM section. I can't see why not.
johncmolyneux said:
I don't know to be honest. Check that in the ROM section. I can't see why not.
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just noticed the new section for tmo-us.
I don't like the looks of the custom roms so far...we'll se in the future.
I'm so in between right now.
I was at the TMo store and googled if the HD2 was getting WinMo7 and the first few links said yes, so I bought it (impulse buy, I was there to change my calling plan).
I really was going to get a Nexus One because I like Android but as other posters have said, after the WinMo learning curve, again (this is NOT the first WM phone I've had) I am in between.
This has an amazing screen, hands down. But really, that's where the differences end for me (besides WM and Android)
-Both have XDA devs and their amazing custom roms
-Both have (well HD2 will have) a huge following
Tough call. I miss my apps on the iPhone but that's all I miss with it. Where are my updated RTS games? Or a good (and cheap) TD game for WM6.5?
HotShotAzn said:
I'm so in between right now.
I was at the TMo store and googled if the HD2 was getting WinMo7 and the first few links said yes, so I bought it (impulse buy, I was there to change my calling plan).
I really was going to get a Nexus One because I like Android but as other posters have said, after the WinMo learning curve, again (this is NOT the first WM phone I've had) I am in between.
This has an amazing screen, hands down. But really, that's where the differences end for me (besides WM and Android)
-Both have XDA devs and their amazing custom roms
-Both have (well HD2 will have) a huge following
Tough call. I miss my apps on the iPhone but that's all I miss with it. Where are my updated RTS games? Or a good (and cheap) TD game for WM6.5?
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try FPSECE for ps1 emulation!
hiddengopher said:
Hey guys, I know many of us just got out T-Mobile branded HD2's on the 24th.
T-Mobile offers a return within 15 days.
Are you going to keep your HD2? Did WinMo scare you off?
Are you going to trade it for some snapdragon android?
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I got mine on the 13th Dec 2009.
Where have you been?
And I'm keeping it!
I love my HD2. It's not going anywhere anytime soon. Maybe when Win Phone 7 series comes out but the HD2 seems pretty safe until the end of the year.
biswasd said:
does the telestra hd2 have 3g data bands for at&t???
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Yes, but man... does it cost an arm and a leg.
I'm definitely keeping it, I'm using international HD2 in UK
Through my experiences in the old days with Hero and 3GS, I got bored really quick with android and iphone os, but not with HD2/Winmo now. I found myself to be kind of loving to tweak my phone. I love the open-source and customizations of Winmo, still finding a lot to do with my HD2.
However, I really miss some apps and games from android or iphone os, such as: Plants vs Zombies, Angry Birds, Layar Reality Browser and especially Tunewiki. I heard a winmo version of Tunewiki is in developing process, hope it will come soon.
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anybody else think the touch vogue & qvga is going to be making a huge comeback? all i see are threads with people selling their touch pros and diamonds to go back to the vogue. i think it is one of htc's most valued ppc's. also with android running so well on it now i really think alot of users will be coming back.
thoughts?
People want the latest & greatest. I don't even want the Vogue but is what I am stuck with because of the stupid thinking over at Verizon. I don't have a data plan & you can only get the touch Pro if you are on a data plan.
No other handset is as mature in the Android space. It is an amazing OS running well enough for everyday use.
I'm keeping my Vogue until I can get an Android phone.
fireshaper said:
I'm keeping my Vogue until I can get an Android phone.
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Same here. I'm even abandoning my Diamond for it now. How sad is that? Sure speaks volumes about WinMo...
los1223 said:
Same here. I'm even abandoning my Diamond for it now. How sad is that? Sure speaks volumes about WinMo...
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+1
Android is insanely convenient.
Android feels like another Iphone thing... cant customize like winmo which is what i love so ill wait till diamond2 or touchpro2 comes out on Sprint
still loving my phone
fireshaper said:
I'm keeping my Vogue until I can get an Android phone.
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x2... I'm locked into my Alltel/Verizon? Contract til 2010 but luckily I picked up the last two in-stock Vogues they had for the wifey and me for only $80/ea. I initially regretted my decision but now that Android on the Vogue has matured so much that it can be used for everyday use I'm more than thrilled with the decision. Happy to be Rockin' the Vogue!!!
jadesse said:
People want the latest & greatest. I don't even want the Vogue but is what I am stuck with because of the stupid thinking over at Verizon. I don't have a data plan & you can only get the touch Pro if you are on a data plan.
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Same, even though the Vogue has worked out for me. I still would rather have a touch pro, or the touch pro 2 once it comes out.
I'd really like to have the Moto Schole thats coming out after using Android on the Vogue, its a nice OS.
magicalan said:
Android feels like another Iphone thing... cant customize like winmo which is what i love so ill wait till diamond2 or touchpro2 comes out on Sprint
still loving my phone
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WM is a terrible platform, it doesnt offer anything that android doesnt or at some point wont. Android even runs better on the vogue which was designed for WM. I just dont see why anyone would voluntarily choose WM overandroid. It would be great, if this was 2003.
magicalan said:
Android feels like another Iphone thing... cant customize like winmo which is what i love so ill wait till diamond2 or touchpro2 comes out on Sprint
still loving my phone
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You can absolutely customize Android. There are apps on the market and tons of downloadable themes. The apps cost a bit of money, and being that we're not really "stable" yet, I haven't bothered to buy them.
And need I point out mssmison's themed builds?
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You can absolutely customize Android. There are apps on the market and tons of downloadable themes. The apps cost a bit of money, and being that we're not really "stable" yet, I haven't bothered to buy them.
And need I point out mssmison's themed builds?
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yeah but most of the apps and themes are for "root" only, we can't have that yet.
fixxxer2008 said:
yeah but most of the apps and themes are for "root" only, we can't have that yet.
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I believe that was fixed today, although I may be mistaken on exactly what that entails.
Anyway, I tried the free "Lite" version of a couple theming apps a while back, and they worked fine. I forget what the difference between Lite and Full were though.
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yeah but most of the apps and themes are for "root" only, we can't have that yet.
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Dude, what apps are you trying to run that require root? I've seen you post this several times while looking around the forums today. I've never had an app intalled that wouldn't run because I wasn't root.
Okay, so before I get flamed to death for asking - it's just a random question!
Is it possible [or has it been done?] to rip the ROM from the iPhone [or get its OS or whatever] and flash it to the HTC HD2 so that it behaves like the iPhone?
Yes, it's a stupid question, but I would like to know the answer - Just to play around with the idea a bit.
I will take the lead!
If you want the iPhone OS, take the easy route and get an iPhone!
If you want the Windows OS, you have got a few options (and you are probably in the right place)!
lol...
No seriously, iPhone's MAJOR drawback is the ability of users/developers to access the installed operating system. Until this is sorted, no one can dump the iPhone OS and hence it can not be run on any other hardware.
But, why would you want to do that ?
Seriously,
If you want the iPhone OS, take the easy route and get.....
lol
...or get the iPhoneToday plugin.
Its here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDWXDk4GWM
iPhone OS in HD2? Its like implement Trabi engine in Porsche )
Petulinek said:
iPhone OS in HD2? Its like implement Trabi engine in Porsche )
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hahaha that made me laugh! good old trabi's lol
Trabant rules
oj... I still have a 68 Trabi...
Running better than a Porsche(or an Iphone for that matter)
Petulinek said:
iPhone OS in HD2? Its like implement Trabi engine in Porsche )
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Still an upgrade from the current Model T engine Highly modifiable maybe, but still a Model T
*Flames* *Flames* *Flames*
Haha...Okay then, fair enough.
The reason I was considering it is just that I like the look and feel of the iPhone, and its OS isn't messy like Windows MoFoBile.
I'd get an iPhone...but I'm locked down for two years with this HTC HD2
However - that's not TOO bad since I cooked it with that Energy ROM - the BEST ROM IN THE WORLD, by the way.
But yeah...It's just...I want iPhone OS
UMBRA9 said:
Haha...Okay then, fair enough.
The reason I was considering it is just that I like the look and feel of the iPhone, and its OS isn't messy like Windows MoFoBile.
I'd get an iPhone...but I'm locked down for two years with this HTC HD2
However - that's not TOO bad since I cooked it with that Energy ROM - the BEST ROM IN THE WORLD, by the way.
But yeah...It's just...I want iPhone OS
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write a letter to steve! i mean he even allowed opera mini for the iphone os, imagine that!! (which is btw. the most downloaded app in all 22 app stores)
now look what how well customizable WM is with all these mods, especially coockie 1.7. hmmm.. what can you do on the iphone right... apple will invent
a new feature called "change home wallpaper" with 4.0 xD. i bet in 2 years apple is like: we revolutionized customizabality with the 4.0! -just kiddin
jigners said:
Its here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDWXDk4GWM
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Ugly and busy as hell.
and what's a Trabi engine?
jigners said:
Its here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDWXDk4GWM
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where can i get that theme?
shu8i said:
write a letter to steve! i mean he even allowed opera mini for the iphone os, imagine that!! (which is btw. the most downloaded app in all 22 app stores)
now look what how well customizable WM is with all these mods, especially coockie 1.7. hmmm.. what can you do on the iphone right... apple will invent
a new feature called "change home wallpaper" with 4.0 xD. i bet in 2 years apple is like: we revolutionized customizabality with the 4.0! -just kiddin
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I realise that the iPhone and the iPhone OS has virtually no customisability, but I mean...if a ROM was made that resembled it - then customisability could be cooked in somehow...
I should become a ROM developer...HAHA no, that's not going to happen.
jigners said:
Its here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDWXDk4GWM
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Can the 'ipod'/music player program be downloaded separately?
UMBRA9 said:
Haha...Okay then, fair enough.
The reason I was considering it is just that I like the look and feel of the iPhone, and its OS isn't messy like Windows MoFoBile.
I'd get an iPhone...but I'm locked down for two years with this HTC HD2
However - that's not TOO bad since I cooked it with that Energy ROM - the BEST ROM IN THE WORLD, by the way.
But yeah...It's just...I want iPhone OS
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For people dying to get an iPhone, here is my usual advice!
Flog your HTC HD2 on ebay, and then head to an apple store to purchase an iPhone. Uncle Steve loves you indeed!
And, while we are at it, what does "Windows MoFoBile" mean ?
mystik610 said:
Can the 'ipod'/music player program be downloaded separately?
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Isnt that the music player accompanied by S2SU ?
If it is, search for S2P in threads!
bym007 said:
For people dying to get an iPhone, here is my usual advice!
Flog your HTC HD2 on ebay, and then head to an apple store to purchase an iPhone. Uncle Steve loves you indeed!
And, while we are at it, what does "Windows MoFoBile" mean ?
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It's just Windows Mobile, except I added 'Fo' to sound like "MoFo" which means "MotherF***er".
Haha I'd flog my HTC HD2 on Ebay, but Telstra would kill me
UMBRA9 said:
It's just Windows Mobile, except I added 'Fo' to sound like "MoFo" which means "MotherF***er".
Haha I'd flog my HTC HD2 on Ebay, but Telstra would kill me
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You could get a good amount for a telstra hd2... they generally go for more than any other hd2, especially if you're willing to ship to the us. If you hate WinMo, I suggest you doing this and get yourself an iphone. telstra doesn't care what phone you use.
zarathustrax said:
You could get a good amount for a telstra hd2... they generally go for more than any other hd2, especially if you're willing to ship to the us. If you hate WinMo, I suggest you doing this and get yourself an iphone. telstra doesn't care what phone you use.
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Haha. Seriously? People LIKE Telstra? weird people...
WinMo is just...so messy...
haha I'd ship anywhere if the person I was shipping to paid
to keep the hd2. i have not had the hd2 for like 2 months, has alot changed? roms? windows mobile?
whats the news on getting windows mo 7 or an android port to the HD2?
also...is there any way to make Sense like my androind sense regarding widgets, twitter etc...
thanks...i have so missed my hd2 screen size....
Whether WP7 or Android will come to HD2 is still unknown. Sure, everyone will say it's only a matter of time, but I'll be straight with you and tell you it's as good as a 50/50 chance.
Having said that, it's a phone. Keep it or sell it. It's your call.
get the hd2. in a review online by a dignified tech website hd2 spanks the nexus one
Shall I pick your clothes out for tomorrow as well?
dvigue said:
to keep the hd2. i have not had the hd2 for like 2 months, has alot changed? roms? windows mobile?
whats the news on getting windows mo 7 or an android port to the HD2?
also...is there any way to make Sense like my androind sense regarding widgets, twitter etc...
thanks...i have so missed my hd2 screen size....
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Did you install cookies home tab and editor? If not, you should try that. makes as many quick links as you want. Very Android/Iphonish. Works awesome... Also the new ROM with the Zim touch sensitivity fix makes it pretty rad.
If you want a real man's phone get the HD2...lolol
All joke's aside, it's really a matter of personal opinion: the HD2 uses WinMo, and with the latest ROM versions out there things run pretty smooth.
But if you want Android, then keep the Nexus. In the end, the basic features are the same, it's all about what feels right for you. (God I sound like a hippie...jk lol.)
~Jasecloud4
yeah, i wiped and installed the elagence rom. i love it..i am just trying to find a way to use my google voice account to get my free texting..wish there was a GV app for this
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Did you install cookies home tab and editor? If not, you should try that. makes as many quick links as you want. Very Android/Iphonish. Works awesome... Also the new ROM with the Zim touch sensitivity fix makes it pretty rad.
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I just installed Cookie's stuff. Now my battery seems to go quicker. Is it Cooke's cab or my imagination?
OP: Get the HD2
i really am liking the HD2 again..jsut wish it was as smooth as the android..i pray for an android port soon..
dvigue said:
i really am liking the HD2 again..jsut wish it was as smooth as the android..i pray for an android port soon..
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SMOOTH???? as Android ive had android phones before and the have the flaws as well like force closes and sh** like that and as far as smoothness I think my HD2 is waaaayyyyy smoother then android im running the MAY 31 ENERGY ROM and its smooth like a hot knife threw butter trust me get the right ROM and you will never go back to android.
PoisonWolf said:
Having said that, it's a phone. Keep it or sell it. It's your call.
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lol. funny. no pun intended.
Atxdrift said:
SMOOTH???? as Android ive had android phones before and the have the flaws as well like force closes and sh** like that and as far as smoothness I think my HD2 is waaaayyyyy smoother then android im running the MAY 31 ENERGY ROM and its smooth like a hot knife threw butter trust me get the right ROM and you will never go back to android.
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Very true...i have had lock ups also...
I am going to try the latest energy rom now. any tweaks that you would recommend i must do right after?
also..how can i get the original white flip clock with weather on that rom???
From my Personal Experience, i had a nexus one Which i sold and later bought the HD2, i have applied almost every rom available and text messaging lags a lot, also Stock rom is too slow and other roms are smooth and fast but out of the nowhere freeze and give me major problems.
it has better hardware than the nexus but to tel you the thruth, the nexus one with stock everything is so much faster than the HD2, all i can say is try it for yourself, im however swicthing back to the nexus or mytouch slide, because even my g1 was a lot faster than this phone with much less hardware, and i am not joking neither do i mean to say windows mobile sucks, but it is just for me.
if i get flamed, too bad!
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SMOOTH???? as Android ive had android phones before and the have the flaws as well like force closes and sh** like that and as far as smoothness I think my HD2 is waaaayyyyy smoother then android im running the MAY 31 ENERGY ROM and its smooth like a hot knife threw butter trust me get the right ROM and you will never go back to android.
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i dont see a may 31? only a may 28th?
dvigue said:
i dont see a may 31? only a may 28th?
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forget it..i got it ..i jsut installed it..ill check it out
get the Nexus. I traded my HD2 for one and love it.
Android is so much faster and is so much easier to use than WinMo.
That being said, if you need it for business, go with the HD2.
I had a Nexus 1 for 2 months then sold it and bought my HD2, I love them both, the Nexus 1 is more like an iPhone as far as user friendly. Win Mobile is harder to set up and change but much more powerful. I've contemplated getting another Nexus 1 but the HD2 hardware is so damn sweet, I think I'm staying with the HD2 now and waiting for the HD3 or something else.
Here is the link that i use
dvigue said:
i dont see a may 31? only a may 28th?
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HERE IS THE LINK ITS BY FAR THE BEST. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK OF IT.
http://hotfile.com/dl/45720124/10306e6/Energy.Leo.21905.Sense2.5.Cookie.Dinik.Glass.May.31.7z.html
hiddengopher said:
get the Nexus. I traded my HD2 for one and love it.
Android is so much faster and is so much easier to use than WinMo.
That being said, if you need it for business, go with the HD2.
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From my exp. Using the Energy ROM to its fullest it is way faster then the Nexus and Energy is way faster then a stock HD2 ROM.
dvigue said:
forget it..i got it ..i jsut installed it..ill check it out
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Sorry about that but here is the ROM im using if anyone wants to try it. From all the Energy ROMS I have used this set is by far the best...
I'm thinking of buying the HTC HD2 but is there much point now, if it won't be getting updated and newer and better phones are coming out?
I'm looking at it as it has the biggest screen(besides the streak which im also considering, but much more expensive)
What would you suggest?
70th said:
I'm thinking of buying the HTC HD2 but is there much point now, if it won't be getting updated and newer and better phones are coming out?
I'm looking at it as it has the biggest screen(besides the streak which im also considering, but much more expensive)
What would you suggest?
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if you actually like winmo as it is, with the way windows phone 7 is shaping up the hd2 could become a very valuable antique.
theabsurdman said:
if you actually like winmo as it is, with the way windows phone 7 is shaping up the hd2 could become a very valuable antique.
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I don't know because ive never used a winmo phone before.
70th said:
I don't know because ive never used a winmo phone before.
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What has been your phone history? And what do you use or intend using the phone for?
WM, iphone and android suit different ppl and WP7 looks weird imho...
well if you have the patient to wait until the end of 2010 or so, just wait. i didn't have or why don't you try Evo?
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What has been your phone history? And what do you use or intend using the phone for?
WM, iphone and android suit different ppl and WP7 looks weird imho...
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Over the last couple of years, ive only used the bold 9000, HTC Desire and iPhone 4, however i sent back the iphone 4 as the ui is getting very boring.
I use the phone more for texts and internet than phone, i primarily want to use it for web browsing, thats why the streak appealed to me, but this is cheaper, im just worried about updates, and the lack of official support after WP7
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well if you have the patient to wait until the end of 2010 or so, just wait. i didn't have or why don't you try Evo?
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I can't wait until the end of 2010 i have no phone at present lol. Also im in the UK so the Evo is a no go otherwise i would definitely have it.
if you like bets, get one now.
If the bet goes well, you will buy a "cheap" device which will get a fully functional froyo OS on it when the android devteam has completed the job, and be almost at the level of the Evo, without its bulkiness... and before the thing goes out and the demand increases, making the prices go higher.
If the bet goes bad, you still get a cheap but powerful device with WM on it
Anyway, given my experience with the device, and the market which is available for italy, I would get it again now as well.
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I don't know because ive never used a winmo phone before.
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Try before you buy my friend.
I've been using winmo for years and I love it. The HD2 is my favorite device yet.
Winmo users generally love to tweak. These forums make tweaking fun and you can usually get whatever you need, want and more for your phone if you're willing to search for it.
That being said, some find winmo and the HD2 an utter frustration. Some lament about buying the HD2 because it doesn't do everything right out of the box.
So if you like to customise, tweak and experiment, you may just love the HD2.
If you like something that works to it's full potential right out of the box, but may not be quite so custimisable and tweakable, perhaps another platform would be better.
i really NEVER recommend ppl a windows phone.. except i know that he can handle it.
i dont know u, so i would recommend android
u NEED to know what u do when u are using winmo, or u will hate it
The more I read about WM7, the more I am glad I have a WM6.5 phone, and I'm not planning to 'upgrade' to such a locked down platform.
ribcage said:
Try before you buy my friend.
I've been using winmo for years and I love it. The HD2 is my favorite device yet.
Winmo users generally love to tweak. These forums make tweaking fun and you can usually get whatever you need, want and more for your phone if you're willing to search for it.
That being said, some find winmo and the HD2 an utter frustration. Some lament about buying the HD2 because it doesn't do everything right out of the box.
So if you like to customise, tweak and experiment, you may just love the HD2.
If you like something that works to it's full potential right out of the box, but may not be quite so custimisable and tweakable, perhaps another platform would be better.
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I love tweaking, which is another reason for considering this phone, and which is why i got rid of the iPhone 4.
I love the idea of registry tweaks, which may sound weird, and i also love the idea of a winmo device being just like windows on the pc (regarding registry tweaks).
And regarding having everything work out of the box, i find that very boring, im always looking to do new things with a phone.
The only problem i am seeing is the future updates, looking at Android they are going to have constant updates, but obviously winmo 6.5 is not. however if i know that winmo will be getting unofficial updates from devs etc i will be more than happy to buy the HD2.
Thanks for all the replies so far.
Ok, i went ahead and bought a HD2, hopefully i'll enjoy it.
Please post your experiences with the phone.
And how much did you grab it for? US or non?
if you need big screen then definitely go for hd2. i was in your position. but screen size was a dealbreaker. had there one android phone with screen as big as this, i wouldn't have bought hd2
bluespire said:
Please post your experiences with the phone.
And how much did you grab it for? US or non?
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I got it for £279, comes with quite bit of accessories too, I would post the eBay link but not sure if allowed. Non US version
dan138zig said:
if you need big screen then definitely go for hd2. i was in your position. but screen size was a dealbreaker. had there one android phone with screen as big as this, i wouldn't have bought hd2
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Yes, the screen was probably the main reason for buying this phone.
70th said:
I got it for £279, comes with quite bit of accessories too, I would post the eBay link but not sure if allowed. Non US version
Yes, the screen was probably the main reason for buying this phone.
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i have to say i agree about the screen.. i have a hd2 and my friend got a desire soon after me.. the screen estate difference is just HUGE...
and i recently ran the android test build side by side with his phone screen beside mine.. the difference just got worse coz the widget icons are much smaller in android compared to the quick link icons in winmo..
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i have to say i agree about the screen.. i have a hd2 and my friend got a desire soon after me.. the screen estate difference is just HUGE...
and i recently ran the android test build side by side with his phone screen beside mine.. the difference just got worse coz the widget icons are much smaller in android compared to the quick link icons in winmo..
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Awesome, i cant wait for my HD2 now .
I was getting sick of the headaches after surfing the web on my iPhone 4 due to the small screen.
good choice.....
you made a good choice op. hd2 is my first wm phone and i'll admit, i love it. the tweaking on the phone is good fun. at the moment im running CHT and SPB Mobile Shell side by side as well as having loads of other little tweaks to make the phone my own. theres a ton of really good apps and software floating about the net.
The only bad point i can think of is Opera's non support of 10.1 for wm6.5. Skyfire's pretty usefull for flash though so all's not lost. i'm sure you will love your new phone bud......
donwhann said:
you made a good choice op. hd2 is my first wm phone and i'll admit, i love it. the tweaking on the phone is good fun. at the moment im running CHT and SPB Mobile Shell side by side as well as having loads of other little tweaks to make the phone my own. theres a ton of really good apps and software floating about the net.
The only bad point i can think of is Opera's non support of 10.1 for wm6.5. Skyfire's pretty usefull for flash though so all's not lost. i'm sure you will love your new phone bud......
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Thanks, i hope so, i've never seen anyone else with one
Only 2 good phones to get
HD2 - Windows
Evo - Anaroid
I love my Htc HD2
I have had my HD2 for almost a week now. And I can write without reservation, that this is without doubt, the best phone I've ever owned! I'm still getting to grips with it, but enjoying every new discovery! Xda have really opened my eyes to exactly what this amazing bit of kit can do.
Welcome to the club
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Welcome to the club
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+1 Welcome to HD2 World
welcome!
wonder if you feel the same a few weeks down the road when after installing several apps it keeps crashing on you
xirokx said:
welcome!
wonder if you feel the same a few weeks down the road when after installing several apps it keeps crashing on you
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mine doesn't..........
xirokx said:
welcome!
wonder if you feel the same a few weeks down the road when after installing several apps it keeps crashing on you
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Most people do not experience your problems.
CHT is partially known for its "bugs"
Also a good "Fall cleanup" (as opposed to spring-cleanup ) could help you.
You could also try a factory reset if the problem persists (backup your data before resetting )
Also could be HTC-Peep is the root of your problems....
But do not start complaining in a topic while you have issues which need to be handled in another topic.
The phone was fine before? Lets try to restore it to thet state.... keep positive.
ok - my interest in the HD2 is very high!! This phone looks absolutely terrific
and has amazing specs.
i am looking for some basic knowledge here on the recently releases HD2 Phones.
i have ATT as my carrier and I'm not looking to change to T-Mobile. I am happy with ATT. i am looking at purchasing the HTC H2 9193 unlocked with support for the ATT 850MHz 3G band. my understanding is that this is a "clean" version of the HD2 Austrailian Telstra phone without all of the bloatware thrown into it. HTC (on their own website) is calling this their HTC HD2 US phone (see htcphones website, product model HTC_TOUCH_HD_2_NAM). HTC sells this phone for around $830.
It appears that the above phone is also the identical model that Amazon (and others) are selling as the HTC Hd2 T9193 (many sell it for around $800 and $730 is the lowest I've seen it) - but I have not seen HTC describe the "model" as the T9193.
These are NOT the T-Mobile HD2 US phones either - as the the T-Mobile version doesn't appear to have support for the 850 MHz ATT G3 band.
Can someone (an expert) please confirm what I've stated here. The HD2 T9193 looks to be the same as the HTC HD2 US - and it's more expensive than the T-Mobile version. This looks like the phone that I want however - seems like it has everything!!
thanks in advance - John
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Thanks. I'm looking forward to spending many a happy hour here.
xirokx said:
welcome!
wonder if you feel the same a few weeks down the road when after installing several apps it keeps crashing on you
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I've so far installed CHT & editor, TCPMP, Wifi remote access, BSB tweeks, NETCFv35, AgileNotes & HTC flashlight. And so far, not a single crash.
Hulmeman said:
I have had my HD2 for almost a week now. And I can write without reservation, that this is without doubt, the best phone I've ever owned! I'm still getting to grips with it, but enjoying every new discovery! Xda have really opened my eyes to exactly what this amazing bit of kit can do.
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welcome to join US
xirokx said:
welcome!
wonder if you feel the same a few weeks down the road when after installing several apps it keeps crashing on you
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Obvious troll is obvious.
Don't mind xirokx, enjoy your HD2. This phone has immensely grown on me since I first purchased it back in January, once you get this bad boy customized to your likings you will enjoy it even more.
Happy flashing
Hulmeman said:
I have had my HD2 for almost a week now. And I can write without reservation, that this is without doubt, the best phone I've ever owned! I'm still getting to grips with it, but enjoying every new discovery! Xda have really opened my eyes to exactly what this amazing bit of kit can do.
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Aaaahh to be young and in love...