Hey guys i've been reading the threads for programs that help you run Android on your HTC HD2 and i was wondering in order to have Android into your HD2 do you have to flash it? And also i wanted to know if it is possible to run both WM and Android on HD2 and be able to pick which one you want to run on any given day?
check out the htc leo:hd2 and go to hd2 android development thread
Go Here For Info and i am runing wm and android !! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719646
I m assuming you have the T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 if so the answer to your question is no. The andriod 2.1 with HTC sense version runs over WM6.5. I have been switching between the two ever since a stable andriod version came out. to do all of this you must have HSPL on your HTC device....to check for this turn off your phone and hold the volume down button and then hold the power button until the tri-color screen comes. check to see if you have the 2.08 HSPL if you dont GO HERE follow along and install the HSPL not the rom unless you want to. then after you have installed the HSPL look up the andriod thread.
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Hi all,
I was wondering if you guys could help me getting Android on my HD2.
I've been digging this forum for several weeks now, there is so much information that I don't know what to do!
I've got a European HD2, not the T-Mobile one. The reason I would like to have Android running on it is because Windows 6.5 hangs quite often and it's too slow in my opinion.
After finding out how to check my SPL version, I found that I have 3.03.0000. Is it actually possible to run Android on it?
I've also seen some topics about dual boot and switching back and forth between Android and WM. That's not a requirement for me, I actually prefer just running Android without having the opportunity for WM.
Some specification which I don't know it's useful, but I'll post them anyway;
- OS Version; 5.2.21913 (21913.5.0.94)
- Manila-Version; 2.5.20181527.0
- ROM Version; 3.14.404.2 (04666) NLD
- ROM Date; 10/06/10
- Radio Version; 2.15.50.14
I would appreciate your help a lot!
Kind regards,
Jerome
Flash from SPL to HSPL might going to work, but work better with custom ROM along with the HSPL.
Some user reporting that they can run Android with their stock ROM and SPL, but I don't know. Try it. You should wait a few minute for the first boot....possible at least 5.
If it don't work, then I hope you use the statement I mention in the first sentence.
Could you tell me what do you and what SPL and HSPL is exactly?
I don't have much knowledge yet, but I'm willing to learn!
Thank you for your reply anyway!
If you are willing to learn then you best option is to actually read the threads that already exist instead of creating a pointless one.
First go into the HD2 Rom thread and learn how to get HSPL on your phone and a custom rom and updated radio.
After yu have done that come back to the Android sections and learn how to boot android.
First.. Check what ROM you have currently. By the looks of it with radio 2.15.50 you look to have the latest ROM from HTC installed. Unfortunately there is no HSPL Software for the latest ROM from HTC so you will have to downgrade your rom which will let you use HSPL3 (Linkage)
SPL is the "software" on your phone that stops you flashing non HTC Roms. You use a utility called HSPL (above) to install HSPL on your phone to enable you to flash a custom rom.
Once you have HSPL on you can them flash a custom rom from the forums. I use the OzDroid 1.11 as it has been very stable at running android.
Once that is Flashed to your phone you will need to choose which android version you require. I use MDJ FroYo HD V4.3. Download it and copy the ANDROID folder onto your SD Card.
Re-boot OzDroid and you will be presented with the Choose screen. Windows or Droid. Select Android and it will boot into android. You will need to wait 5-15 mins for android to boot on first run.
Hope this helps.
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If you are willing to learn then you best option is to actually read the threads that already exist instead of creating a pointless one.
First go into the HD2 Rom thread and learn how to get HSPL on your phone and a custom rom and updated radio.
After yu have done that come back to the Android sections and learn how to boot android.
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man its not that easy, if someone has little background knowledge in all this all the unfamiliar information and new terms can be too confusing. Sometimes you just have to ask questions...
...although i do understand that there are probably thousands of posts started by asking the same exact questions ("which is the best android rom for HD2")and that can actually make it that much harder to wrap ones head around.
Do you need WM ROM, or can u run just Android?
TheATHEiST said:
If you are willing to learn then you best option is to actually read the threads that already exist instead of creating a pointless one.
First go into the HD2 Rom thread and learn how to get HSPL on your phone and a custom rom and updated radio.
After yu have done that come back to the Android sections and learn how to boot android.
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Q: Do you have to load a "custom rom", I assume you mean WM ROM?
Isn't there a way to load Android straight onto the EPROM Memory of your phone, so that only Android runs and not the full WM in the background? Surely that would save RAM and battery?
I found this thread useful, also trying to wade thru the info.
Thanks
farcry27 said:
Q: Do you have to load a "custom rom", I assume you mean WM ROM?
Isn't there a way to load Android straight onto the EPROM Memory of your phone, so that only Android runs and not the full WM in the background? Surely that would save RAM and battery?
I found this thread useful, also trying to wade thru the info.
Thanks
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no there isnt a way to do this yet without WM on the phone as well.
however, the "full WM" is not running in the background, its just needed to get the linux module started and then boot Android. Nothing is really "running in the background" but it is running from the sd card.
hope some of this helps.
dezaras6 said:
no there isnt a way to do this yet without WM on the phone as well.
however, the "full WM" is not running in the background, its just needed to get the linux module started and then boot Android. Nothing is really "running in the background" but it is running from the sd card.
hope some of this helps.
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Thanks for the reply.
Is there then a way to get both android and WM on the ROM of the HD2. Since its about 512MB, there won't be space for much else, but that should save the battery, since android wont be running from the SD card.
5haddex;
Thank you so incredible much on helping me here! I've got OzDroid running now, it looks awesome already, now I need to find my preferred Android built, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Again, thank you so much!
I've got OzDroid up and running now, works great too!
But when I try to boot into Android with the provided CleanDROID, or with CLRCAD and hared, the phone hangs after showing the command line;
Jumping into custom kernel...
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Even when I let the phone untouched for 6 hours, it won't do anything.
I've tried several Android builds, also trying to "repair" startup.txt with CleanDROID which gives me an error too.
Any thoughts? Maybe try another custom rom? Any tips or links on that one?
Cheers
edit;
what about the EnergyROM with Sense 2.5 Reference?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8581816&postcount=3
Anybody please?
I would appreciate your help a lot!
Different Android builds don't fix the problem too. HSPL 2.08 running..
I've changed my radio to 2.10, the HD2 proceeds to the HTC booting logo, but stays there for an hour now...
Any ideas?
i was thinking of getting a miui rom for my hd2 but upon reading how to flash hard spl i came across something that said that not all builds are compatible with the tmo hd2 is this true? does this mean i can run miui on my hd2?
i saw this video an it seems his phone is tmo also, so can i just put any build on my tmo hd2?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRWBp5l9jk
I believe you just have to find a certain HSPL first for the TmoUS HD2. I have one and I have no problem running any of the Android builds. There is a separate guide for HSPL the TmoUS HD2. I believe it was this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614 . As for the android builds, just set up T-Mobile APNs if its not already there, and if you're in the US some of them may require you to download Morelocale2 from the Market to change it to English US.
Here's another recent TMOUS build, found this on page 2 of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820696
Hi all! i have tmous, and i can use the more of android rom. Currently used by vbn rom, it's good because stock 885 mb and 443 Mb RAM and frees me up in it autoboot. MIUI ruins only problem I've tried the ringtones do not play I do not know why. The cyanogen and running and the evo is going to ruin. The definition does not always succeed in ruins.
My phone TMOUS
Radio 2.15.50.14
rom 3.14.351.1
I have used alot of builds on my tmous HD2 for ages, even without putting HSPL on my device. All these builds should work even on a completely factory device. Although, i think you have to enter apn settings to get data working for tmo, i have never used tmo so i have no experience with that.
carlost24 said:
i was thinking of getting a miui rom for my hd2 but upon reading how to flash hard spl i came across something that said that not all builds are compatible with the tmo hd2 is this true? does this mean i can run miui on my hd2?
i saw this video an it seems his phone is tmo also, so can i just put any build on my tmo hd2?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRWBp5l9jk
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Sergio76 CoreDroid v0.8 is a perfect build. It is available in 2 versions: TMOUS and NON-TMOUS. As I live in the Netherlands, I use the non-tmous of course and that build is very good.
You could read the threat first. There is plenty abous TMOUS.
ok so still havent got a straight answer can i put any rom on my tmous hd2? i am gonna install hardspl3 an the put jaws miui rom is that ok?
carlost24 said:
ok so still havent got a straight answer can i put any rom on my tmous hd2? i am gonna install hardspl3 an the put jaws miui rom is that ok?
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Yes, you can flash ANY Android ROM you see in HD2 Android development. They ALL work with all HD2's including T-Mobile.
how can i install hspl from a mac? i downloaded the zip but all i can do is open it i cant runn as admin like every video says so how can i do this?
carlost24 said:
how can i install hspl from a mac? i downloaded the zip but all i can do is open it i cant runn as admin like every video says so how can i do this?
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AFAIK HSPL only runs in Windows.
huh? what is afaik? so how am i suppose to install hspl from my mac?
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huh? what is afaik? so how am i suppose to install hspl from my mac?
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"as far as I know"
Sent from my HD2 Android
so cuz i have a mac i cant install hspl?
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so cuz i have a mac i cant install hspl?
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First of all, your question doesn't belong in this forum. If you'll post your question in the proper place, you will probably find more help.
Secondly, HSPL has NOTHING do do with android on the TMOUS HD2.
The flash update programs (and HSPL) will not run on a MAC. You will either have to use a Windows machine OR use Virtual Box with Windows on the MAC. If any of this is over your head, you should probably do some more research before trying to flash your phone.
I did some research i didnt know it would be a problem that i was using a mac... so i download virtualbox an then?
Bootcamp is your friend
ok so after i install hspl do i still need windows to install builds or am i ok with a mac to install builds?
first...let me be clear.....you don't need to do hspl, you don't need custom rom to have android on your hd2. all you need to have is a radio version of 2.08 or above...since yours is a tmous, it mostly will have a radio above 2.08
you run android from sd card, so all you need to do is to drag and drop the build of android onto your sd card...windows/mac doesnt matter for dragging and drop files to sd card
all android builds in this forum run on tmous well, so just stop losing yourself too deep into the forums, check your radio version..if it is.>2.08.xx....copy any android folder to sd card and you are good to go ! ..if radio is less than 2.08, then all you need is to do hspl, flash only a higher radio (no need for custom ROM)
hope that makes it clear to you
Ok here we go..
So i've got a friends who haz a Leo HD2 with windows mobiile 6.5 on it..
he got enough of teh crappy windows 6.5 so he asked me to put something else on it..
so i want to put WP7 on it
first of all ; is it possible ?
second..
ive been looking arround and found these :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
wich looks pretty helpfull..
but the first thing it says is :
Before we begin make sure you have Magldr 1.12 and your WP7 ROM installed.
okay but how..
can anyone give some further explanation ?
or link to an other thread..
that would be pretty awesome
Try to do more of your "looking" :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912416
Download the WP7 ROM package and use something like WinRar to unzip. Ensure that you have a 576MB compatible radio installed. Install magldr 1.12. Use volume rocker in once magldr booted up and select option 5 with Answer Call hard key. Then run DWi from WP7 folder on PC.
WP7 now on your HD2.
How do you know if you have a 576MB compatible radio?
I'm currently running the stock updated TMO OS - is 2.14.50.04 a compatible radio?
2.14.50.04 is 576MB enabled, or so I believe. Many threads on here suggest that you flash radio 2.12.50.02_2 as this seems to give the best battery life.
Quintenn said:
Ok here we go..
So i've got a friends who haz a Leo HD2 with windows mobiile 6.5 on it..
he got enough of teh crappy windows 6.5 so he asked me to put something else on it..
so i want to put WP7 on it
first of all ; is it possible ?
second..
ive been looking arround and found these :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
wich looks pretty helpfull..
but the first thing it says is :
Before we begin make sure you have Magldr 1.12 and your WP7 ROM installed.
okay but how..
can anyone give some further explanation ?
or link to an other thread..
that would be pretty awesome
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"Hey guys, I'm not abled to read and/or use the searchfunction. Please teach me how to..."
NEVERMIND THE TONS OF (VIDEO) TUTORIALS ALL OVER THE HD2 WP7 FORUM THAT EVERY STUPID IDIOT CAN UNDERSTAND AND BE MORE IGNORANT PLEASE.
Hey guys I'm buying a HTC HD2 and have a few questions. First off, I love Android so how smooth is Android (Froyo or Gingerbread). Also Can Android be the main OS on the HD2? I also want to try out Windows Phone 7 can it be the main OS as well? Thanks
Yes you can run Android and Windows Phone 7 as the main OS. This is called running from NAND as the NAND chip is where the OS of any device is stored, it is where the Native Windows Mobile is when you get the HD2. When you get your HD2 if you have any questions on how to do this just PM me here on XDA and I will help you out. But until then have a look at this guide and this guide on installing a NAND Android ROM to a HD2.Keep in mind though you need to use HSPL 4 and not HSPL 3 as HSPL 4 supports all SPL's including the newest SPL's SPL 3.03.0000 and SPL 3.10.0000. You have to take the same steps for Windows Phone 7 but you do not use Clock Work Mod Recovery with Windows PHone 7, you just have to have HSPL 2.08 and MAGLDR flashed to your HD2 to flash WP7.
As for your other question yes Android and WP7 run fantastic on the HD2. Trust me you will be so glad you bought a HD2.
I knew this phone would be better then the desire! Thank you for your help!
i have HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14
Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe
can i install android dual bot from this post??/
[APP][4/17/11] RunDroid-dual boot to (multi) Android [SD] or WM6
please guide
thanks
You can use an android sd rom with winmo. I can recommend americandroid.
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yes you can install android to sd. for a list of all android roms for the hd2 listed here on XDA you might want to check out this page. it will tell you if it is a sd version or nand as well as some basic info on each rom.
HTC craze thanks for reply
i am not so much technical person so i need your more guidance on this
i have visited your mentioned link and selected this android version ( i dont know i am selected the right one or not ) ???
AmeriCanAndroid 071511sd.7z (114.64 MB)
i have some questions before installing it
1. will it overrite my windows ??? i dont want to overrite my windows
2. all things will works ??? like camera wifi bluetooth camcorder emails etc..
3. is my radio and rom version enough for this update ??? (HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14 Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe)
4. as i mentioned first i want dual boot option so will it work for dual boot option??
i know i am eating so much your brain but i cant do it without your help
thanks is advance
Salman
salmanhakkani said:
HTC craze thanks for reply
i am not so much technical person so i need your more guidance on this
i have visited your mentioned link and selected this android version ( i dont know i am selected the right one or not ) ???
AmeriCanAndroid 071511sd.7z (114.64 MB)
i have some questions before installing it
1. will it overrite my windows ??? i dont want to overrite my windows
2. all things will works ??? like camera wifi bluetooth camcorder emails etc..
3. is my radio and rom version enough for this update ??? (HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14 Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe)
4. as i mentioned first i want dual boot option so will it work for dual boot option??
i know i am eating so much your brain but i cant do it without your help
thanks is advance
Salman
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Just spending five minutes in reading a bit doesn't hurt you know, but we'll help you:
1- SD Android doesn't overwrite windows, you're actually using SD like a phone memory. when you reset you'll be back to WinMo and will have to run Android again.
2- What's working and not working is always mentioned in the original (first) post of every build. From my brief experience with American Android, Wifi, Camera, and GPS are working, you have to try the other features and let the developer know if something isn't working well for you. make sure to post your whole info: HD2 TMo or EU, Radio, What WinMo you're using (not very helpful but wouldn't hurt writing it anyway), and what Android version have you downloaded.
3- As long as the radio is 2.XX.50.XX you're fine.
check your SPL version though, I've never tried Android with SPL 3.X some say it doesn't work.
4- You can dual boot (or triple or even quadruple boot) Android with windows as long as your multiple android builds support having more than one beside them (and a bit of your luck as well) the program is just a shortcut for you not to use FExplorer to run Android :/ so the answer would be yes.
when you run android and have some problems, you can use search because there are many threads to solve almost every problem you'll have with android, one of them being mine (in my signature).