The Ultimate Guide to Flashing a ROM on the HD2 (Windows Mobile)

The Ultimate Guide to Flashing a ROM on the HD2 (Windows Mobile) - HD2 General

I already posted this in the general section but thought i would post it here as well as this is more of an appropriate forum for the thread.
Just thought i would share a tutorial i made about flashing ROMs
If this helps anyone in any way then i will be happy, i know there is already a few Flash guides out there but i wanted to have a go at my own.
Anyways if you find it helpful please leave a comment on the tutorial or if you have anything i could add leave a comment saying what it is.
Flashing a ROM is a simple procedure but for most the task sounds daunting. For those of you who are ready to take the leap and flash a ROM onto your phone i have good news for you. In this guide i am going to show you how to flash a ROM the easy way.
NOTE: This guide is based on the European version of the HTC HD2 (Leo) flashing process, flashing for other devices may vary. You must also make sure before starting this guide that you know which version of the HD2 you have so that you can flash the right ROM and Radio if needed. The European version of the HD2 has a 512 MB ROM and the US version has a 1024 MB ROM, the European version is also a little smaller than the US version and has less RAM, the US version has 576 MBs of RAM and the European version has 448 MBs. The US version also has a different Radio version that supports T-Mobile US's Frequencys. If you are unsure about which version of the HD2 you have then go to the Settings menu on your device, go to About Phone, and then look at Hardware information and Software information.
The first thing your going to need to check before you begin is that you have HSPL on your phone. If you don’t have any idea what HSPL is, take a step back and read up on it first. (Video on how to install HSPL) (XDA thread on HSPL with download link – For HD2 only) If your not using a HD2 then search XDA forums for the correct HSPL for your device.
Now that you have HSPL or for those that already had it, your going to need two things, a phone with Windows Mobile on it and a USB cable to connect your device to your computer.
NOTE: You may also need to update your devices Radio version depending on which ROM you flash.
So go ahead and plug your device in, a new screen should now show on your device. If not its probably because its your first time connecting the phone to your computer, don’t panic! just wait a while for the drivers to install and you should be up and running in about 20 seconds.
Select the Active Sync connection from the list.
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Now your device is connected properly you are ready to choose a ROM.
The best place to get ROMs is the XDA Forum. Point your browser to http://forum.xda-developers.com/ and then continue on to the next step.
The main page of the forum gives you a list of devices running Android and Windows Mobile and their respective threads.
Windows Mobile Forums are labelled with a Windows Mobile icon and Android Forums with an Android icon. Find your device and select the “ROM Development” Sub-Forum.
Once your in the Sub-Forum for your device browse through the ROM threads until you find a ROM that best suites you. For the sake of the tutorial we are going to choose the Energy GTX ROM.
As you can see in the screenshot above there are a lot of numbers involved. The only numbers you really have to worry about is the Windows Mobile Build Number. In this case its 21911 and 23673. The difference between the two is that a 21911 ROM has Windows Mobile 6.5 on it and a 23673 ROM has Windows Mobile 6.5.3 on it. There is not a major noticeable difference between the two Builds apart from the change in UI. In 6.5.3 the start menu, lock button and exit button are located at the bottom of the screen where as in 6.5 everything is located at the top, 6.5.3 also sports full multitouch support, threaded email and texting, Office Mobile 2010, the ability to drag and drop start menu icons and decreased page load time, improved memory management and gesture smoothing in Internet Explorer Mobile 6. In my opinion 6.5.3 looks better as it has a more up to date UI and on a device like the HD2 having everything at the bottom saves you a stretch. For more information on Windows Mobile Builds hit this link.
NOTE: Not all builds for 6.5.3 and 6.5 will have the same build number. However all builds with 21 as the first two digits will be windows mobile 6.5 and all builds with 23 as the first two digits will be windows mobile 6.5.3
Now you have chosen which ROM you are going to flash, you will need to download the files for that ROM. In my case the download link is on the second post of the thread.
NOTE: Don’t forget to check if the ROM needs a specific Radio version. Link to the HD2 Radio thread. For other devices search the XDA forum for your devices radio thread.
REMEMBER: Make sure you get the right ROM for your device and the right Radio version as flashing a Radio that is not for your device could brick it.
Hit the download link and save the file to the desktop. The file may be hosted of site but don’t worry, the sites are safe i assure you.
Once you have downloaded the ROM file you will need to extract it. In my case the ROM i downloaded was in the .7z format so i used WinRAR to extract it. WinRAR also works for .rar files and .zip files.
Now you have extracted the files you should have a folder that looks like this.
Inside the folder there should be two files, one .nbh file and one .exe file. If there are any other files in the folder you need not worry about them unless they are named “READ ME” or something similar to that.
NOTE: Do not move or remove any of the files inside the folder as it will cause the flashing process to not work.
The .exe file is the ROM flashing utility and the .nbh file is the actual ROM image that will be flashed to your device. Think of the ROM file as a .zip file and the ROM flashing utility as the extractor program which will extract it to your device.
Now we will begin the ROM Flashing process. MAKE SURE TO BACK UP ALL OF YOUR DATA AS THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE AND PUT IT BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS. if you need a program to backup your data then i recommend using PIM Backup.
REMEMBER: Make sure your device is plugged in and set to active sync connection mode.
If your using XP run the .exe file which in my case is Leo_softwareUpgrade.exe and if your using Vista or Windows 7, right click the .exe file and choose run as administrator.
The ROM flashing utility will now open, read any warnings and click next.
Again read any warnings and click next
The utility will now take a few seconds to check the information on your HD2
The next screen will open after your information is verified. Click “Update” to proceed.
The next screen will tell you which ROM version you are currently using and which version you are about to flash. Double check that the ROM you are about to flash is the correct version and hit next.
The final screen will now show, read everything on screen and make sure you are ready to continue, if you changed your mind and don’t want to flash anymore you can hit the ESC to exit the program. Hit “Flash” to begin the flashing process.
NOTE: Once the flashing process has started you cannot stop it.
Once you have clicked “Flash” the flashing process will begin and a progress bar will appear onscreen.
REMEMBER: Make sure to read the warnings.
Your device will now restart and boot into the HSPL screen, don’t worry if this looks strange to you, its perfectly normal and safe.
If your device does not show this screen straight the way its probably because the drivers for HSPL mode are installing, be patient as this can time a while. Sometimes when the drivers aren’t already installed for HSPL mode the ROM Flashing utility may give you an error and say something like “Device not connected” or “Could not connect to device”. Don’t worry if this happens, just start the process again and follow the steps until you reach this point again.
The next screen you will see will look like this. So there should now be a progress bar onscreen on your computer and on your device.
NOTE: Flashing times may vary depending on the speed of your computer.
Once the flashing process has reached 100% you should see a confirmation on your computer screen saying “Congratulations your ROM update is now Complete”. Hit the finish button and you are done.
If the ROM has flashed successfully your device should restart and boot up as normal. Notice at the bottom of your screen it should display your new ROM version.
Your device may take longer to boot than normal but this is normal after a fresh ROM flash.
Most ROMs will have their own install screen so after the first boot screen you should see a screen like this.
The best thing about custom ROMs is that most of them have many of the usual settings already set up and skip unnecessary screens like the Screen Calibration setup and Typing Test screen.
The next screen that will show will be the carrier setup screen. Select the option that suites your plan and hit “Next”
NOTE: PostPay = Contract and PrePay = Pay As You Go
The next screen will confirm your selection and download the necessary settings.
Hit “Done” at the bottom when the download is complete.
The device will now load up your home screen, in my case that is GTX Sense.
And now your done! You now have a brand new ROM installed and set up on your device.
Credit to: Cotulla and DFT for the HSPL and NRG for the ROM

Excellent Guide for New Device Owners.
Sticky Recommended.

Excellent. I have only ever flashed official ROMs before, but nice to know that the process is the same for Custom ROMs. Looking to flash to the Energy Rom just so that I can get the FB tab! LOL.
Now to check how to flash a new radio.

good one !!!
very good guide, i'll be sure to use it when i decide to flash. cheers.........

Nicely done, one of the best ones that goes into detail. It assumes you know nothing, yet would turn you into a seasoned pro at the end!
Well done

morpheus1982 said:
Excellent. I have only ever flashed official ROMs before, but nice to know that the process is the same for Custom ROMs. Looking to flash to the Energy Rom just so that I can get the FB tab! LOL.
Now to check how to flash a new radio.
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You won't go wrong with the Energy roms - have a look at my sig for rom and radio. And flashing the radio is the same as flashing the rom - it just takes less time to do!

Towserspvm2000 said:
You won't go wrong with the Energy roms - have a look at my sig for rom and radio. And flashing the radio is the same as flashing the rom - it just takes less time to do!
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Thanks for the info.

thanks for positive response guys, much apreciated, glad to see it helped a few

A very good explanation,reminds me of the Iphone Redsnow tutorial,keep the good work.
I have never flashed custom ROM before ,I usually customize the oficial 1.66xxxx which came with my phone,but Im thinking to flash one soon,just couple of questions:
1-My OS version is 21xxx thats according to your guide must be WM 6.5,now can I install any version of custom ROM including one with 23xxx which is WM 6.5.3 or just the the same version currenty on my phone:.
2-Should I install the HSPl and the Radio first.it would be nice if you could make another tutorial on those two subject as well.Very confusing since there are so many versions of both.
Thanks.
And please make this thread sticky.

I have recently installed a new rom, it installed successfully but when the phone is on it stays on for one minute then it shuts off by its self. when i turn it back on stays on the T-mobile stick together screen. Also When I take the battery out for like 10 minutes the phone boots up to windows but turns off after 1-2 minutes. Please help, I have tired Reinstalling the rom again but that does not help

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[ROM][WWE][Nov.17.2010] T WM w ANDROID COOKED IN! BlueTopia 1.0.3 by cmylxgo

ANDROID THE EASY WAY v3
My UltraLite ROM with the following Android Built In (Screens in Post 2):
Desire Sense - BlueTopia v1.0.3, by cmylxgo.
FAST, STABLE, COOL as Heck! Thank you cmylxgo for allowing me to cook your fantastic builds into my ROMs. If you like this version of Android, please take the time to thank cmylxgo in his thread.
Booting into Android is controlled by My Android AutoBoot MortScript.
This ROM is for people who want to run Android on their HD2, but maybe don't know where to start. I've spent many hours getting this all working together and working out the bugs so you don't have to. Just run my AutoFlash file, Wait 20-25 minutes, and you will be running Android on your HD2. No worries about where to copy things, or what Radio works with what ROM.
IT JUST WORKS!!!
(As well as Android CAN work on an HD2)
The Windows Portion of this ROM is based on latest T-Mobile 3.14 with almost everything removed, and Radio 2.15.50.14. Not really worth booting into WM as it's VERY stripped down, and it's just used to load Haret to get Android going.
If you want to Flash this ROM, then change the Android build to another, you may, by replacing the Android Folders on your SD Card with your desired Build.
Please read all below before starting. Warning, this will erase all your data and your current ROM. Please backup your DATA First! You can always flash back to your prefered ROM if you don't want to keep this.
Watch the Videos or Follow the 7 Steps Below.
Step 1. Download: Download all files listed here.
a. HardSPL3 Required. If you already have HardSPL3 flashed, you can skip this.
b. Task29 provided by doloop.zip Required.
c. AutoFlash SuperSport - BlueTopia 1.0.3 by cmylxgo - Radio - Hasterin Kernel 8.5.1 v3 Required.
Grab All 4 Parts. Sorry so LARGE!! It's the only way to include everything. MediaFire allows Multiple downloads at a time, so if you have a fast Connection, grab all 4 pieces at once. Mirrors at bottom of this post.
Step 2. Unpack Files: Unzip Task 29 and HardSPL3.
Step 3. Prepare SD Card: Clean old Android and any Android helper folders OFF SD Card ie: Android, Media, FilesToBeDeleted, etc. Recommended - For best results, backup your card, then re-format FAT32.
Step 4. Insert SD Card: Be sure your SD Card is re-installed in your HD2 if not already.
Step 5. HardSPL3: If needed, Flash HardSPL3: Run HSPL3_PKG.exe that you extracted earlier, or be sure you’ve already done it in the past. Follow the instructions found HERE if you don’t know how to install it. This will take about 3 mins.
Step 6. Task29: Run Task29 provided by doloop.exe that you extracted earlier. This should be done before ANY Flash, not only this one. If running Windows Vista or 7, you must Right Click and Run as Administrator. Be sure your phone is connected by USB before running and follow the instructions. It’s just like flashing a ROM. When it reaches 95%, press and HOLD the Volume Down button until it reboots into Bootloader Mode (Red, Green, Blue Screen). This will take about 2 mins.
Step 7. Flash My ROM: Be sure your SD Card is installed in your HD2, then Flash your phone with my ROM. Be sure your phone is connected by USB then enter Bootloader Mode (Red, Green, Blue Screen) by Holding Down the Volume Down button while turning on phone. Run the file "AutoFlash SuperSport - BlueTopia 1.0.3 by cmylxgo - Radio - Hasterin Kernel 8.5.1.part1.exe", the one with My Icon. Follow the Instructions until your phone Reboots. This will take about 9 1/2 mins. Windows will Automatically Reboot a couple more times. Please Wait for Android to start loading. Do NOT touch anything during this step.
Step 8. Wait while Android Starts: Android will now start initializing. You will see the Green hTC logo. Allow Android to set up the Data Space. This takes a LONG time! Be VERY Patient. Up to 10 mins the first time (Mine was 8 mins, Future boots after the first time boot quickly). It will sit on the HTC logo for a LONG time, then blank screen, then final boot. When you see the Slide Down to Unlock Screen, Android is running!!! Complete the Android Setup, then do a final Reboot to finish setting all the programs. To Reboot Android, press and hold the Red Hangup/Power button, then select Reboot, then Select Normal and OK.
That's It, Enjoy!
Installation Video:
How to Prepare for and then Flash My ROM with Android Included
To Play Larger, Click the Video During Playback to open in YouTube.
TIPS:
To Sync Android with your PC, you can use your Google Account, or HTC Sync. HTC Sync allows Photo and Music Sync along with APP Installations.
If you want to prevent the phone from booting into Android, press cancel when prompted just after phone starts up. It will be in WM on a white screen. You only have 6 seconds before AutoBooting into Android Happens.
To Flash another ROM, enter Bootloader - Hold down the Volume Down button while powering on your phone, then Flash your prefered ROM. You can run another Windows Mobile ROM and keep the Android Build on your SD Card if you prefer. Just flash another ROM, then browse your SD Card to the Android Folder, then run CLRCAD.exe, then haret.exe.
Installation Timing Table:
Start Flash
00:00
WM Flash Complete after
9 Minutes 20 Seconds
2 Reboots - LET THE PHONE DO THIS. DO NOT Manually Reboot your phone.
Moving Android to SD Card. Looks like nothing is happening, but it is. Be SURE to wait for this.
3 Minutes
Reboot to Green hTC - Also let the phone do this. DO NOT Manually Reboot the phone.
Green hTC Turns Off after (Important, This is where the Data File is being created, wait for this)
7 Minutes 30 Seconds
Droid Sound and Blue Logo after
30 Seconds
Android Lock Screen after
1 Minute 30 Seconds
DONE! Unlock and finish setting up accounts, etc... NOW you can Manually Reboot one more time.
This is how long everything takes on My HD2. Your's might be slightly different, but it should be within a minute or two for each step. Different SD Cards MIGHT effect the time taken. If something seems to be too long, give it an additional 1-2 minutes for each step, then try again.
Thanks to Scabes24 for this Mirror:
MegaUpload Mirror - http://www.megaupload.com/?f=E28BQS7N
Change boot time of AutoBoot (2 Second) (6 Second)
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Manilla ROM Upgrade.
This ROM is an upgrade for the ROM posted on the first page. This ROM will replace the ROM on the First post. If you have not flashed the ROM on the first page, you will not get Android with this Upgrade.
What this ROM will do:
This is a Fully Capable Sense ROM with extras included, Swype, IME Keyboard, etc. It's based off the latest T-Mobile v3.14 Release ROM. It does not include the Radio or Android. I HIGHLY recommend using THIS RADIO for use with Android.
You can also use this ROM if you want to run another Android Build. As long as you've installed the Android build into the 'Android' folder on your SD Card and CLRCAD.exe and haret.exe are both in that folder, it will boot as before.
DOWNLOAD NOW
Grab BOTH parts and run the first part. After Flashing this ROM, do a Soft Reset, then wait for it to automatically reboot twice! It's now ready for Android.

Reserved for Future Use
Screen Shot of my Stripped Base ROM
Screen Shots of cmylxgo's BlueTopia 1.0.3

if i had just installed this on the 16th the other way is there any differances to flashing agin this way or just keep what i have?

2002blackedge said:
if i had just installed this on the 16th the other way is there any differences to flashing agin this way or just keep what i have?
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This particular build was not up yesterday. It's a new Android Build. If you like what you have, you can stay with it. Check out the Android Build Link above to decide what you want to do.
PS: For anyone who has not already downloaded this, Please wait! I'm uploading an update. Nothing major, so if you've already got it, it's fine. Just differences in how it copies the Android files over to SD and how it boots up. I'll post new links when complete.

i will probably reflash being that there was quite a bit more added to the android rom plus some fixes to things, how often will you be updating yours to keep up with the android rom? sorry for the noob question now but how would i go about reflashing after having ur other one installed, just reformat the sd card fat 32 and do it or do i need to use task 29 again?

2002blackedge said:
i will probably reflash being that there was quite a bit more added to the android rom plus some fixes to things, how often will you be updating yours to keep up with the android rom? sorry for the noob question now but how would i go about reflashing after having ur other one installed, just reformat the sd card fat 32 and do it or do i need to use task 29 again?
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Actually, if all you want to do is update the Android Build and you are happy with the Windows Mobile portion, you can just download the new Android Build from cmylxgo's thread and replace it on your SD Card. I recommend reformatting your SD Card, but you can just delete all the old Android folders if you want. Remember, you will loose all your Android settings, etc.
I have heard about a program called Titanium Backup that is supposed to backup/restore programs and settings, but I have not used it yet. Try a search for it if interested. It's also in the Android Marketplace, I believe.
PS: The ROM cooked into My Release today is BlueTopia 1.0.2. cmylxgo released BlackTopia 1.0.3 today. Be sure to get the one you want.

for the android folders that get deleated, in the root menu of the sd card is it just the folder that says android and then all the folders inside of it, or are there other folders in the root of the sd card?

YouTube Installation Video
I just uploaded an HD Quality video to YouTube with Instructions on how to Install this ROM. It's at the bottom of Post #1 or on the YouTube site HERE.
It may be a few minutes before it becomes live, and a couple more before it's HD Quality. I JUST uploaded it.

2002blackedge said:
for the android folders that get deleated, in the root menu of the sd card is it just the folder that says android and then all the folders inside of it, or are there other folders in the root of the sd card?
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Definately that folder and everything inside, but there may also be other folders.
On my SD Card, I would delete the Following
.android_secure
.footprints
Android
LOST.DIR
media
rosie_scroll
rssreader
Each build is a little different. Also depends on any apps installed.

mms
anyone get pic msg working i can send txt msg but not pic msg!!!

How long is the battery lifetime? About a day?

ihateu said:
anyone get pic msg working i can send txt msg but not pic msg!!!
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What Internet Provider are you with? Im on ATT, and I need to install a patch to get it working correctly... Not sure if it would help you or not. Once you install it, you can't uninstall it. You'd need to load Android again to remove it.
The developer of the Android Build says the patch is for anyone that's not strictly on T-Mobile, so I don't know who all it would help. You can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820696 attached to the first post at the bottom. It's called Topia.Series.NON-TMOUS.Patch.rar and installation instructions are also on the bottom of first post.
beenja said:
How long is the battery lifetime? About a day?
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If you are VERY conservative, it will go a day, 8-12 hours. But, the way I use it (Ride it like a Race Horse), I can kill the battery in a couple hours. Lot's of Email, Internet, Youtube, Games, etc... Android is a new toy for me, so I use it hard.

still having a pretty bad issue with the touch screen not working all the timo, have to keep locking and unlocing the phone until it comes back. any thoughts?

The problem i had was that after i did everything i think i interupted the last part of the syncronisation, so when it was in stock mode it didnt boot android. If u will ahve this problem just restart the last part of the instalation(Just run the "AutoFlash SuperSport Android BlueTopia 6" wich has the superman mark =) and dont interupt anything, Let it work and after a while it should boot android , It is working perfectly and is realy nice to have android. It kicks WM6.5 sence ass

2002blackedge said:
still having a pretty bad issue with the touch screen not working all the timo, have to keep locking and unlocing the phone until it comes back. any thoughts?
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I haven't run into that at all yet. I will keep my eyes open and if I run into a fix, I will share.
Samorau said:
hmm im having a little problem, after i done everything you said, i folowed the youtube guide, I got into stock android thingie but when it tries to boot android it says "failed to load file/storage card/android/zImage What is the problem :/?
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It sounds like files didn't finish copying to your SD Card.
After the Flash started, did you tell the phone to reset at any point during setup? The phone will do all the reboots for you until Android Starts. If you reset the phone at the wrong time, it might have prevented all the Android files from copying to your SD Card.
Try flashing again, and don't touch until the Android Lock Screen Appears.

I installed the previous build of this ROM and love it - using the 0.6 version of BlueTopia. I have a few minor issues, but nothing serious. Is there any compelling reason to update to the new Android build? I ask becuase I have all my settings etc and dont really want to start over just for the sake of installing an update.
T-Mobile USA HD2

Samorau said:
Problem fixed =)
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Can you please repost the question and what you did to fix it, just for others benefit? Thank you! Just in case anyone else is having the same problem...

jasonatr0n said:
I installed the previous build of this ROM and love it - using the 0.6 version of BlueTopia. I have a few minor issues, but nothing serious. Is there any compelling reason to update to the new Android build? I ask becuase I have all my settings etc and dont really want to start over just for the sake of installing an update.
T-Mobile USA HD2
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I think if it's working for you and you are happy, stick with it. The updates are mostly theme updates and fixes for things that don't work. If yours works I'd leave it. 0.6 is still a GREAT build.

touch screen
I'm having same issue with touch screen haven't been able to get mines working for hrs now how are u getting yours to come back
BTW mine is on the lock screen that u have to slide down

I would recommend removing the battery and reboot. See if it clears up. If not, might need to start from Task29.
Sent from my HD2 using Android BlueTopia & XDA app.

[Q] Have HD2 running windows, Want Android Help

Ok.....First I will admit I am new at all of this, second , I am a girl. Not that, that is a big deal but you get my drift. I have spent the last 24 hrs trying to find a good version of android 2.2 to install on my HTC HD2. I have tried quite a few versions, only one has installed that was the FroyoSense. However, none of my status lights worked, personal ringtones didn't work, picture preview didn't work. I create themes for the market and wanted to run android on this phone to help me out with my themes.....can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you so much in advance.......that is if anyone is up as late as I am.... : )
Mickey

Hi Mickey,
The best builds I've used are NexusHD2 1.8 (if you want completely stock Android) and MDJ Froyo HD 4.6 (if you like the HTC Sense look). You will need to flash your HD2 using ActiveSync with a new '.50' radio. They can be found here (2.15.50.14 is the one I'm using). Without the new radio you'll be unable to boot.
I'm currently running MDJ Froyo HD 4.6 and it's quick and stable with pretty good battery life. I experience trouble with 'robot voice' when calling on NexusHD2, however everything else works just fine. Once you get a bit more confident you can have a play with custom kernels and whatever else.
To install one of these builds follow the link and download the package, then extract everything. I take the MicroSD out of my phone and use a card reader plugged into my PC to format the MicroSD FAT32. Quick format works fine for me. Then I copy the files into a folder called 'Android' (do not use all capitals) in the root of the SD card. Then boot into Windows, use file explorer to find your 'Android' folder and run CLRCAD.exe (nothing will happen - that's fine). Then run HARET.exe, click 'yes' when told about an unknown publisher, and it will proceed to boot you into Android.
First boot may take up to 10 minutes, as the device creates a virtual 'phone memory' for your apps and sets up the kernel. Once it's booted and at the lock screen, leave it for fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes, unlock and power off your phone completely. Rinse and repeat the booting process, and your Android should be working perfectly.
I'll keep an eye on your thread in case you have other questions. Make sure you flash that radio first, or you'll be in all kinds of trouble.
Good luck!
Justin

This is exactly what ive been looking for Juzz. can you elaborate on activesync and the radio more? installation, etc? and that froyo work with gen. y? If not, whats a good dual boot?

Truaim,
ActiveSync isn't actually called ActiveSync anymore, it's Windows Mobile Device Center on Vista and Windows 7.
When you connect your HD2 running Windows to your computer with the USB cable, you are asked (on the phone) what kind of mode you want to select. ActiveSync is first, then USB Mass Storage, Internet Gateway etc. ActiveSync is the mode where you can update new firmwares, install HardSPL, and (if you use them) sync Outlook calendars, mail and contacts.
I am assuming you have HardSPL installed, which you use to flash custom Windows ROMs? It's not necessary (strictly speaking) for Android, but makes flashing radios easier. Let me know if you need me to cover that more.
Android on the HD2 only works with radios that follow the '2.xx.50.xx' format. They MUST have that .50 or you'll run into trouble. Flashing a new radio is just like flashing a new ROM. You download the installer, extract and run CustomRUU.exe, which launches the update process. Your phone needs to be in ActiveSync mode for this to work.
If you follow my previous link to the radio thread, you'll find all the .50 radios at the top. I'd go with the 2.15.50.14 radio first. Download it, connect your phone, unzip and run CustomRUU. Then follow the prompts. Your phone will do a few odd things, reboot and be running the new radio. It doesn't change Windows in any way, shape or form. It just updates your radio. You won't see any changes, except in the 'About' page where it lists the radio version.
Hope this helps!
Justin

Also, I run the 1.66.405.2 Generic WWE HTC Windows 6.5 ROM. I don't use any kind of bootloader (I'd rather be sure CLRCAD was run myself). There are a couple of stripped-down Windows ROMs floating around, but I find battery life isn't affected a whole lot by running a regular Windows ROM.
Cheers.

Just in case the radio package you get doesn't have CustomRUU...

The most recent stock ROM (3.14) is reported by many to be a very good ROM for running Android with. I use it myself and have had 0 issues. (It comes with radio 2.15.50, which is great for Android.)
It also means that, for once, my phone is in a perfectly "legit" state and I could send it off for repair without worry.
And I'm sorry, but there are no "best builds" for Android. The ones that are regularly updated are all running very well, so it depends what you want from it. I'd recommend ignoring recommendations and trying a few different ones yourself, as that's the only way you'll find what you like.

I bought my HD2 used, so I wont be sending it in. in fact, if it were possible id remove windows entirely. where can i see if i already have that radio installed?

Truaim said:
I bought my HD2 used, so I wont be sending it in. in fact, if it were possible id remove windows entirely. where can i see if i already have that radio installed?
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Reboot your phone and look out for the info in the bottom left of the screen when you get the first white screen with HTC logo. The number next to R is the radio version you have.

My radio is currently 2.8.50.08... is this compatible with mdj sense 4.6 suggested above?

Should be fine mate. Give it a whirl.
Good luck!

my radio is 2.05.51
will this work or do i need to go back to 2.xx.50 ?

stramvaier said:
my radio is 2.05.51
will this work or do i need to go back to 2.xx.50 ?
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Please read up about subjects before asking questions in future.
It is stated all over the forums that you need at least 2.08.50 (don't use a .51 radio).

How to install android on htc hd 2 (q)

Hello,
First of all im new and I im from the Netherlands so my English isnt very good. I know there topics about how to isntall android on htc hd 2, but why is there serieus not 1 normal topic on the internet how to install simple android. Im not joking , they all complicated why isnt there a simple easy step for step guide to install android. Im 1000% sure there easier ways to write a guide. And no im not hating, but for example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732380
Its a really bad guide for beginners how to install android. Step 1 ''download a build of your choise'' isnt that wrong to begin with...?
Dont you need to first what SPL is on your device, 2. how much flash card ram your htc hd 2 is. 3 how to active sync with your mobile.
All those things dont come in the guides.
And im not saying i know it all better but there is not 1 guide without a link to that topic, and then go to that topic, and then link to other topic..
Its so confusing, why is not a guide with: 1 first check this bla bla bla 2. download this file 3. download this file ect. and not with links to other topics.
Anyway now i come to my point because i need some help.
First off all i got active sync connection ( so thats good!)
Then i checked my SPL version: 14200000
And then i check my flash ram : 512mb
Till so far i understand it. I looked some tutorials over the internet, and the one say: first intall radio bla bla, other say install first rom.
But can someone help me in simple steps by typing your own steps what to do now. And then i mean with simple download links and not link to topics.
And the android i want: doesnt matter, it must easy to install and internet must work, i dont need the newest. Mabye i want dual boot if isnt hard
O yea and i want to install in on a 2gb sd card ( IS THAT OK)???
And please dont link me to other tutorials, they all begin with check your flash , nand ect. I dont know what that all is, and yea u can link me to a description of those words but then i still dont understand.
I hope you guys just wanna help. Feel free to ask things to me.
Thanks!
EDIT:
i found a simple reaction of someone:
Basically all you do is;
Download the build you want to use...
Extract the "Android" folder....
Place that on your SD card........
Run "clrcad".... (nothing will happen)
Run "haret".....(goodness will happen)
Wait......
Wait some more.....
Android..................
Each Rom thread contains instructions on setting it up......
Search, Read, Enjoy
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Look that already way better then all the other weird topics, but im not sure to follow these steps because the steps dont look that perfect. How can he say only 5 things to do when other topics says 15 things you have to do.?? I dont know if its that easy to install android with those 5 small steps.

Okay so first you need to update your SPL to HSPL 2.08.
I know you said no links to threads or anything but this one is needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
You'll find everything you need to know and what you'll need to flash in that thread.
When you're opening the file and about to flash the HSPL make sure you choose 2.08.HSPL from the drop down menu.
After you have HSPL you need to update your radio.
This is the one everybody uses and it's the most up-to-date and stable.
http://www.multiupload.com/QP0IWGY42F
This is the most up-to-date one that everybody uses. Download that file and extract it then run the RomUpdateUtilty on your PC while your phone is on HSPL 2.08 (volume down then power on).
After that you need to install MAGLDR v1.13. You install this the same way you install the radio.
Scroll down to download the v1.13 version and just click on it.
Once this is installed, while booting, hold the power on button down and you'll go to a black screen with options. Use the volume buttons to go down to .5 USB flasher.
Then from there you can either flash a ROM or flash CWM.
I can't really choose a ROM for you as I don't know... do you know how to partition an SD card to have a FAT32 and Ext3/4 partition?

Ok thank you, but still dont understand.
I need to go to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
And then...HSPL2 , HSPL3 HSPL4? or do you mean the : HSPL2_RUN.zip ?
So..
1. Download HSPL2_RUN.zip (
2. Connect mobile to pc with active sync
3.Run the program and then choose .. ? 2.08.HSPL ??
4. Then you download: http://www.multiupload.com/QP0IWGY42F
5. Extract in on your pc.
6. Connect mobile to pc while its on HSLP 2.08 mode
7. then run RomUpdateUtilty
8. then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893618 and download MAGLDR v1.13
9. Connect mobile to pc, run MAGLDR v1.13 while the mobile is on HSLP 2.08 mode
Once its installed and your still on HSLP 2.08 mode what then?
''you'll go to a black screen with options. Use the volume buttons to go down to .5 USB flasher''??
10. Rom install, hows will go that?
And i dont know ''SD card to have a FAT32 and Ext3/4 partition?''
+ its a 2 gb card
I just need a rom: where most of things work: internet + android market
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Look this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976992 !! I dont what this happen to me, i need to 100% sure that the way im doing is safe.
Is there anything so far that i missed or didnt do ?

Furfixz said:
Ok thank you, but still dont understand.
I need to go to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
And then...HSPL2 , HSPL3 HSPL4? or do you mean the : HSPL2_RUN.zip ?
So..
1. Download HSPL2_RUN.zip ( You're best off downloading HSPL4. They all have the little menu where you'll select 2.08.HSPL
2. Connect mobile to pc with active sync
3.Run the program and then choose .. ? 2.08.HSPL ??
4. Then you download: http://www.multiupload.com/QP0IWGY42F
5. Extract in on your pc.
6. Connect mobile to pc while its on HSLP 2.08 mode
7. then run RomUpdateUtilty
8. then go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893618 and download MAGLDR v1.13
9. Connect mobile to pc, run MAGLDR v1.13 while the mobile is on HSLP 2.08 mode
Once its installed and your still on HSLP 2.08 mode what then?
''you'll go to a black screen with options. Use the volume buttons to go down to .5 USB flasher''?? You'll go to a menu where you have some options. Can't really explain it anymore.
10. Rom install, hows will go that?
And i dont know ''SD card to have a FAT32 and Ext3/4 partition?''
+ its a 2 gb card
I just need a rom: where most of things work: internet + android market
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I wrote some things in bold. Do that much where you get to MAGLDR and I'll look for a ROM. I have a stock gingerbread one on my PC but can't upload it. I'll look around for a ROM. Most are gonna say "low internal storage" though.
Here's a clear guide on how to partition your SD card for a Ext3 partition. What the Ext3 partition does is puts all your apps/data in a partition on your SD instead of on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
Use an Ext3 partition instead of a Ext2 partition though.

Thanks again man! Till my step 9 i understand it all. How the rom ect must go you still must help me out.
Also: I got a 2gb card, is that ok or must ist be 4gb card.
This is very important what i need to know:
''Look this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976992 !! I dont what this happen to me, i need to 100% sure that the way im doing is safe.
Is there anything so far that i missed or didnt do ?''
I dont want to brick my mobile just like that topic starter guy. On my mobile it doesnt have in silver letters T mobile. My ring up and hang up buttons arent colored either.
So thats good.
Are they other things i didnt checked out?

No you won't brick your phone like he did. He flashed the wrong stock ROM which has an incompatible radio for his TMO phone. Us with the European HD2 are lucky, we can flash any radio.
Once you do it the way I said, you shouldn't have any problems.
2GB card is fine, if you don't plan on having tons of music, apps, videos etc.
Also, just make sure when flashing the HSPL you don't choose 2.08.0000. You have to choose 2.08.HSPL.

Ok , you see what i did those easy steps what do when is way easier for someone to follow. But i understand till 9, what then to do.
I only going to start this progress till i 100% understand what to do, i need to know the steps first.

What don't you understand about 9?

You'll see a screen like this when you install magldr and hold the power on button.
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No, i mean i unsterstand it inclusive 9. So i undstand 9.

If you're afraid of bricking your phone or if you don't will to try something on your own, don't flash your phone and do not even comme back to xda again. You're lucky enough that some nice guy is willing to guide you...

Basically after step 9 all you have to do is flash an Android ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929324
There's a big list of all the ROM's available. I'm just looking for one that doesn't involve Clockwork Mod.

Beretta93 said:
If you're afraid of bricking your phone or if you don't will to try something on your own, don't flash your phone and do not even comme back to xda again. You're lucky enough that some nice guy is willing to guide you...
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Don't say that, he'll be afraid he's going to brick it then! ;p

So i all have to is step 10 and install a rom. Can u help me to find out a good rom for me, i dont need to be newest. Internet must, android market must work and there must be as much working as it can be.
Can u also how explain me how to install it?
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( i just formatted my SD card, with the tutorial you gave me, ) but when i go to Disk 2 where my sd card is. You had to delete something, i had nothing to delete.
Then i clikced on create. Option Primary and Fat ( 2gb card) and clicked OK then Apply. It now says its a FAT sd card. ( SO NOT FAT32..)
Thats all i did, im done now ?
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Is this how step 10 must go:
I am then on end of step 9, black screen and click usb flasher. From there>>
10. Ensure "Automatically adjust backlight" is NOT checked (how can i do this when im on the black screen or must i do this before i begin with this all)
11.Visit GameSquare by clicking this link and scroll to the bottom of that page, look for the "Download" link at the bottom. Save the file (currently it is named "HD2Froyo_V2.1.7z") to your computer.
12. Then copy the file i just downloaded on the SD card(root), and unzip it on your sd card
13 Put the sd card in your mobile and for to File Explorer> storagecard>android
14. then click on CLRCAD.exe (it won't respond, but then it's not supposed to, click it anyway), then click haret.exe
And then your done!??
But what does this mean, I cant use windows mobile anymore, and is this steps correct?

Skellyyy said:
Basically after step 9 all you have to do is flash an Android ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929324
There's a big list of all the ROM's available. I'm just looking for one that doesn't involve Clockwork Mod.
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So there is one very good Sense ROM that you flash by DAF. It's called prj's Clean Desire - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897191.

Furfixz said:
So i all have to is step 10 and install a rom. Can u help me to find out a good rom for me, i dont need to be newest. Internet must, android market must work and there must be as much working as it can be.
Can u also how explain me how to install it?
-------------------------
( i just formatted my SD card, with the tutorial you gave me, ) but when i go to Disk 2 where my sd card is. You had to delete something, i had nothing to delete.
Then i clikced on create. Option Primary and Fat ( 2gb card) and clicked OK then Apply. It now says its a FAT sd card. ( SO NOT FAT32..)
Thats all i did, im done now ?
----------------------------
Is this how step 10 must go:
I am then on end of step 9, black screen and click usb flasher. From there>>
10. Ensure "Automatically adjust backlight" is NOT checked (how can i do this when im on the black screen or must i do this before i begin with this all)
11.Visit GameSquare by clicking this link and scroll to the bottom of that page, look for the "Download" link at the bottom. Save the file (currently it is named "HD2Froyo_V2.1.7z") to your computer.
12. Then copy the file i just downloaded on the SD card(root), and unzip it on your sd card
13 Put the sd card in your mobile and for to File Explorer> storagecard>android
14. then click on CLRCAD.exe (it won't respond, but then it's not supposed to, click it anyway), then click haret.exe
And then your done!??
But what does this mean, I cant use windows mobile anymore, and is this steps correct?
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You don't need to them steps. That's for booting Android from the SD card.
Use the ROM which Raven_raven linked to, it's a starter and everything works.
That's after you have the black Magldr screen, you go to USB flasher and flash the .exe found in the folder that you downloaded and unzipped.
That's your last step, then you're done.

But i still dont know if my SD card is correct, i use 2gb card. And in the sd tutorial it says i must make it fat, and NOT fat 32.
So is that ok?

With the ROM raven linked to you don't need an Ext3 partition. I think that tutorial is slightly out-dated. You're best off making a FAT32 than a FAT/FAT16.

.. i cant make a fat32 on a 2gb card. Thats says the tutorial u gave me..
But can i start now or can i not start? I got now a Fat 2gb card.

Do you have a Ext3 partition on it too? If you do, you're best off going in to Minitool, right clicking the Ext partition and clicking delete. Then the FAT partition, right click on it and click resize and drag it all the way up. Don't forget to click apply.
Then you're ready. Make sure you download the ROM Raven linked to.

WP7 Install on HD2 T-Mobile Version TIPS

My Guide to Installing Windows Phone 7 on HTC HD2 TMOUS(T-Mobile US) edition
I’m sure there are lots of guides out there and I am noting other threads and give ALL CREDITS to where credit is do. I CLAIM NOTHING BUT UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROCESSES AND THE PAINS OTHERS HAVE ALREADY ENDURED TO GET THIS WORKING.
Most of the directions were pretty straight forward but just felt that they didn’t highlight things that you needed to know. I found that this knowledge and method of doing things made it easy and the best chance for you to get it working the first time around.
I USED THE INSTALL GUIDE FOR XBmod-Yuki located http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246040 to actually walk through the install. Below is simply the consolidated knowledge I learned from countless hours of research in the forums and the REAL work done by others. I am hoping this post helps to eliminate the constant posting of the same issues where the answers are often buried within pages of postings. This is not from an expert but from someone who spent days trying to get WP7 on the HD2 because I wanted to use it.
MicroSD TIPS
First off: REMOVE MicroSD MEMORY CARD. Simply put you don’t need it till you update to MANGO (build 7720 of WP7 software) using Zune. All it does is cause hundreds of forum postings about why people can’t get it working.
Secondly, NOT ALL MicroSD MEMORY CARDS ARE EQUAL. After much research in the forums and all the problems I had with trying to get this working, I can honestly say that I still do not know that there is a single source of the problem. What I can say is that MicroSD MEMORY CARDS that work get easier to find as you update. We could go on for hours about this topic and people will say all sorts of things but this is what I found to work for me. FOLLOW RULE #1 from above then stick with quality brands with at least a Class 4 rating (the number in the small circle on the card). People recommend SanDisk above all else, other cards do work.
Third, the use of a MicroSD card with WP7 OS will lock the card and encrypt it. You CANNOT use this card with anything else until it is unlocked. TONS of guides on this but there are three methods to it.
• Using some form of disk destruction or partitioning software such as KillDisk to remove the lock
• Using your phone to unlock by side loading an app on your phone and booting into WP7 after Hard Reset and unlocking. I USED this method after many hours trying other things and not understanding how this worked, therefore I will elaborate on this more in just a bit.
• Using a special Nokia phone/camera that does low-level formatting of any media inserted. There’s a list of devices that are known to work in the forum.
Expansion notes of using phone to unlock:
You can put WP7 on your phone without a memory card in it at all. DO THIS FIRST. Once you get WP7 up and running you can use Zune to update your phone to where it tells you have the latest release (NOT MANGO YET), the build is 7392 (NODO) update. Google this to find build number or I will edit it in eventually. Side load the unlock app as outlined in the install guide. Once you have this you must understand the way the process works. WP7 encrypts and preps any MicroSD card at time of first boot. With that said you MUST USE the same WP7 ROM to get this to work. So if you locked your card using the XBmod-Yuki ROM then you have to use it to unlock it. I tried HD2O ROM and then went back and realized the card was not only locked to WP7, it was locked to that build. I was successful at flashing the XBmod-Yuki release back into place after flashing the HD2O and was able to use the MicroSD and unlock if I needed to. Which I did since I used like 10 cards before figuring out Rules #1 and #2 of MicroSDs.
THE TRICK TO SUCCESS:
After having the same WP7 ROM you locked your MicroSD with installed and updated to NODO, the unlock app installed, you can simply do a HARD RESET.
What is a “HARD RESET”: Simply put either use WP7 – Settings -> About -> Reset or using the Vol up and down where you it counting in MAGldr, 1,2,3,4,5,6. When you hold the Volume Up and Down it will present you with a white screen and you simply press Volume Down twice to do the same thing that using the menu item in WP7 does. The great thing is that first time you boot into WP7 it doesn’t seem to care about the memory card much. You can run the unlock app and then do a battery pull and remove the card. At this point Windows on your PC will see the card and you will be able to format it. If you have more than one card simply insert the next card and use the Volume button reset method. It will make you go through the initial WP7 setup screens each time but heck you unlock the card without much effort. I found this method to be the most useful and easy method.
Remember you will need to HARD RESET after each memory card change including once you are done unlocking all the cards you locked trying to get this working and have the card you will be using.
Remember your MicroSD card must be inserted before WP7 boots. Easiest way I know of was to simply pull the battery out when done unlocking or before HARD RESETTING.
INSTALLATION NOTES/OUTLINE FROM FORUM POST REFENCED ABOVE WITH CHANGES THAT I SAW SINCE THEIR WRITINGS
1. READ READ READ the Install Guide and follow the guidelines above
2. HARD SPL v2.08, when using the install tool simply select the one with .HSPL at the end NOT .0000, the HSPL means HARDened. This simply allows you to be sure you can get the tricolor boot screen (get to by holding Volume Down) no matter what you do to the phone. The Tricolor screen allows you to fix most damage that I saw.
3. Radio – Just simply use LEO_RADIO_2.15.50.14, it supports all HD2 versions so it doesn’t matter if you have TMOUS or EU edition of the phone. The rest of the radios listed are older and for the general user are not useful for this process.
4. MAGldr 1.13 is the NEWEST VERSION for the boot loader. Install this. Why, because it allows your phone to actually load WP7. You can use it for Android too if you wish to dual boot but I don’t cover that as you won’t be using these notes if you are that advanced with things.
5. Windows Mobile 6.5 Stock ROM, I honestly have no idea why you use this but I can follow directions and so should you. Install it and move on.
6. Zune, just simply install it, you will need it to update. MAKE SURE IT IS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES OTHERWISE. If not it will interfere with installing using other methods.
7. WP7 Update CAB Sender. You will need this. It is a very simple program to use. Whatever CAB files you stick the folder with the .bat file it will install on the phone. Be sure you pay close attention to adding and removing CABs from the folder as they are needed.
8. To Get to MANGO you must do the HD2-7720fix and the DeviceProvisioning.CAB steps (#11 and 12 from post #4 of the install guide), Zune will take you directly to MANGO 7720 instead of 7712 which I am assuming changed since the guide was made. No need to complete the #14 step from what I can see since Zune seems to be able to install RTM version of 7720 automatically. This may change at some point where as long as you got 7392 update and a working MicroSD you don’t need the fix part or the device provisioning cab but I could be wrong. I just did steps #11 and #12 and got MANGO to shop up as the update.
9. HARD RESET IS YOUR FRIEND, it cures most issues with MicroSD issues, including lockups, freezing and crashing.
I hope this helps you get your WP7 loaded the first time. READ READ READ the install guide fully and before each step be sure you know what you are to do and you will be successful.
If can sticky this or reuse it eslewhere to aid in the install guides please do so. PLEASE "THANKS" ME SO I MIGHT GROW IN RECOGNITION AND HELP FURTHER!

Hi
the new Hd20 (v1.22) cannot see any wi-fi (both wpa2 protected and unlocked).
Can you tell me how you got it to work ? I see that most of the posts are from
outside the US (probably using the EU version of HD2). I have the TMOUS version
and in the US.
thx
z

Very nice work. I have been planning to get my hands back on my HD2 that I had given away to my dad a few months back, and have been trying to read up on all that is there to know about having WP7 on the HD2 and I have to say that this is the best post out there that I have come across.
Thanks a bunch !

Hi,
Would you consider changing the format of your tutorial? As in... varying fonts, using paragraph spacing, bold where applicable, and maybe indentations? Right now, it looks information, but a giant mass of words with no visual separation.

anseio said:
Hi,
Would you consider changing the format of your tutorial? As in... varying fonts, using paragraph spacing, bold where applicable, and maybe indentations? Right now, it looks information, but a giant mass of words with no visual separation.
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^ I agree with this.
Very useful info, but would be easier to follow if formatted for better organization.

waiting for 1 day the T-Mobile HD2 can use the full 1024ROM, even don't need the extend card....may it be ?
"At current moment LEO1024 supported, but only 512 megabytes of NAND is used. "

bount said:
waiting for 1 day the T-Mobile HD2 can use the full 1024ROM, even don't need the extend card....may it be ?
"At current moment LEO1024 supported, but only 512 megabytes of NAND is used. "
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Not sure what you mean by this comment.

I'm testing to see if I can replicate this issue, I do not have this issue as far as I can tell.

I revised my post, is it better or do you have suggestions to make this better? Is there a better place for my notes to go? i.e. different post or thread? Referenced in a STICKY? I am happy to help however I can.

That is so much easier to read now. Thanks for making it pretty!!!

Originally Posted by bount
waiting for 1 day the T-Mobile HD2 can use the full 1024ROM, even don't need the extend card....may it be ?
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"At current moment LEO1024 supported, but only 512 megabytes of NAND is used.

azon21 said:
Not sure what you mean by this comment.
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The USA T-Mobile HD2 has 1GB ROM and 576 MB RAM, whereas the Asian and European versions have 448 MB RAM (576 MB of RAM enabled by Special Radio) and 512 MB ROM. NAND is the internal flashable memory here, or the ROM in the phone. bount is wondering if the full 1GB of ROM can be used on the USA T-Mobile, rather than using the SD card. A more likely scenario might be having Windows Phone 7 and Windows Mobile on partitions in the 1GB of ROM, and Android on the SD card..............

Awesome this post is awesome........
Sir make a new post where we can get dual boot process WM7.5 & Android
Thanks in Advanceeeeeeee

SOHOM said:
Awesome this post is awesome........
Sir make a new post where we can get dual boot process WM7.5 & Android
Thanks in Advanceeeeeeee
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You can find all the information you are seeking on dual booting in this thread. I hope you find the information you need in that thread.

[Q] Oh, I GIVE UP!!

Sorry for having no perseverance but for the last 3 days solid I have been trying to upgrade my basic Win 6.5 hd2 to either Win7 or Android without success - my eyes are hurting, really.
I bricked the phone initially but realised that was my own fault by not following instructions but I rectified the problem and reinstalled the original 6,5 rom from htc.
Back to square one.
I now have managed to get the phone to MAGLDR v1.3 and it's menu shows up whenever I switch the phone on but that's as far as I've got.
The problem I seem to find is that all the easy guides I have visited give a link to the win7 rom and when I click the link I am bombarded with adverts , flashing do-dah's etc, etc to download some advert stuff and also some messages saying the file is no longer available.
I know the xda site encourages noobs to search the site for the answers but all I've found are loads and loads of complicated techno jargon that a noob can't understand.
So, can some kind person please, pretty please, give me a dummies guide to upgrade my standard hd2 to either w7 or android?
Sincerely,
Jenifer.

From MAGDLR to Android OS
Once you managed to install MAGDLR, you're not far from the finish. I will show you my way of installing Andorid OS in HD2. I'm assuming you use Windows, you have an SD card, cable to connect your phone to computer, HSPL 2.08 and radio 2.15.
First, what you will need is HD2 Toolkit windows application, which includes all features to easily manipulate your HD2. So basically it's all-in-one application regarding to HD2 capabilities.
1. a) Download it from here and b) install it.
http://www.filehosting.org/file/details/327686/HD2ToolKit4.2.0.1.zip
Secondly, you will need to install ClockWorkMod into your HD2. To perform this operation, use HD2 Toolkit you just installed. ClockWorkMod enables you to easily install android ROMs, backup and restore them, and other features.
2. This step will re-partition the system size and simultaneously will install ClockWorkMod. a) So open HD2 Toolkit, and select "Repartition MAGDLR" in the first section. b) In the left box choose "Custom". c) Below, type 5, into the cache size box. Keep in mind that different ROMs need different partition size and cache size, but most of them will fit in 180 mb partition size.
c) click the button "Repartition", and the dialog to set the partition size will show, type there 180 mb, and click OK. d) click OK in the next dialog as well, which warns you that all data will be deleted in your phone.
e) DFT Android Flasher dialog will show, click next. Follow instructions, from DFT dialog:
>>Installation Instructions:
1) Connect Your Phone To PC
2) Power Off Your Phone
3) Hold "Power" Button On Your Phone Until You Get To The MAGLDR Menu
4) Use Volume Keys To Navigate To USB FLASHER And Press The Green Button To Choose It
5) Press Next Below
Note: You will loose all the data from your phone!!!<<
Then, you will see some codes running, it indicates that something is going on
Then the device will reboot itself. To verify that ClockWorkMod (CWM) is installed correctly into your HD2, let's try to boot into it. First go into MAGDLR menu and choose "AD Recovery". If you see something similar as here http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/image28.png, you're good to go into the final step.
3. Final step. Choose an Android ROM, you would like to install in your HD2. From my experiences, I highly recommend one of below.
1.) Paranoid Android Jellybean from Xylograph, updated yesterday.
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817793
Download link for MAGDLR: http://d-h.st/unP
2) Gingerbread Xtreme Edition from pongster
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=918899
Download link for MAGDLR: http://hyperdroid.calibur.info/index.php?file=c89e2a242464a8910379418dc5930006
If you want something beautiful, customizable, and new, go for first recommendation.
If you want something super fast, simple and very stable go for the second recommendation.
According to my measurement, when the ROM contains installed around 30 applications, an average operation (for example launching viber, or a game) take 2.3 seconds in the first ROM, while the second ROM takes 1.6 seconds.
a) Once you made up your mind download one of the mentioned above ROM, or any other of your desire, but don't forget to choose a ROM which does not exceed the 180 partition size, and to choose the MAGDLR version of ROM, (not CLK).
The downloaded file, will come as ZIP format. b) Copy this file into your SD card. c) Then boot into CWM (AD Recovery) we installed previously, and choose "install Zip from SD card". d) Select "choose zip from sdcard" e) Select the zip containing ROM you previously copied into SD card
f) if any dialog comes up, choose NAND installation, click next/finish if needed, wait for the installation, and reboot the device.
First boot will take a while, mostly 10 minutes.
PS: I recalled all this steps mainly from memory, so I might have forgotten something. For any help feel free to ask.
imcn said:
Sorry for having no perseverance but for the last 3 days solid I have been trying to upgrade my basic Win 6.5 hd2 to either Win7 or Android without success - my eyes are hurting, really.
I bricked the phone initially but realised that was my own fault by not following instructions but I rectified the problem and reinstalled the original 6,5 rom from htc.
Back to square one.
I now have managed to get the phone to MAGLDR v1.3 and it's menu shows up whenever I switch the phone on but that's as far as I've got.
The problem I seem to find is that all the easy guides I have visited give a link to the win7 rom and when I click the link I am bombarded with adverts , flashing do-dah's etc, etc to download some advert stuff and also some messages saying the file is no longer available.
I know the xda site encourages noobs to search the site for the answers but all I've found are loads and loads of complicated techno jargon that a noob can't understand.
So, can some kind person please, pretty please, give me a dummies guide to upgrade my standard hd2 to either w7 or android?
Sincerely,
Jenifer.
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blackmatrix64 said:
Once you managed to install the MAGDLR, you're not far from the finish. I will show you my way of installing Andorid OS in HD2. I'm assuming you use Windows, you have an SD card, cable to connect your phone to computer, HSPL 2.08 and radio 2.15.
First, what you will need is HD2 Toolkit windows application, which includes all features to easily manipulate your HD2. So basically it's all-in-one application regarding to HD2 capabilities.
1. a) Download it from here and b) install it.
http://www.filehosting.org/file/details/327686/HD2ToolKit4.2.0.1.zip
PS: I recalled all this steps mainly from memory, so I might have forgotten something. For any help feel free to ask.
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Hi, many thanks for your assistance.
I have clicked on the link above for the toolkit and after numerous attemts I cant get it downloaded. I have requested the file but it doesn't show up anywhere?
Help!
Jenifer

imcn said:
Hi, many thanks for your assistance.
I have clicked on the link above for the toolkit and after numerous attemts I cant get it downloaded. I have requested the file but it doesn't show up anywhere?
Help!
Jenifer
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Check your spam folder. I would post the direct link, but I can't because XDA stupid rules:
>>To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!<<

blackmatrix64 said:
Check your spam folder. I would post the direct link, but I can't because XDA stupid rules:
>>To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!<<
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Hi, yes I can get the emails ok, the thing is when I click the link in the email I am taken to the download page relating to the file and when I click that download file button I get another page asking me to upload a file?!
I will post screen shots....
Jen.

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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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Then I get this box when I click the download as shown in the previous jpeg.

imcn said:
Then I get this box when I click the download as shown in the previous jpeg.View attachment 1361657
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Before taking you to upload page, the download should start.
Anyway, search in google "HD2ToolKit4.2.0.1.zip zippyshare" , and click in the website zippyshare (second in my search result), download it from there.
If for some reason you still can't download it, send me a private message with your email.

try the links below, it might help

Hi, thank you, I got the file from zippy. Installed everything re your instructions to the point where my phone has the screen with some blue text and a top hat and cmm based recovery v 5.0.2.6
The final installation seems complicated - if you can spare the time could you walk me through it?
Many thanks
Jenifer
P.S. And thanks to MENGFEI for your advice also.

imcn said:
Hi, thank you, I got the file from zippy. Installed everything re your instructions to the point where my phone has the screen with some blue text and a top hat and cmm based recovery v 5.0.2.6
The final installation seems complicated - if you can spare the time could you walk me through it?
Many thanks
Jenifer
P.S. And thanks to MENGFEI for your advice also.
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Final step is the easiest. Right now your HD2 does not have a operating system to run. So, you should choose a ROM (Firmware) to flash/install into HD2. Whatever ROM you seems to like from screenshots download and install it. Whenever you change your mind, you do not have to start from the beginning, but just repeat this final step with a different ROM.
I've tried I guess hundred of ROMs, and from my subjective judgment, I recommended my two favorite ROMs.
To make it even simpler, let's start with Jellybean Paranoid Android ROM, as an example, then whenever you would like to try a different ROM, follow the same instructions.
So in details, what you'll have to do is:
1. Download Android Jellybean 4.1 (Paranoid Android ported from Xylograph) from here http*:*//d-h.st/unP (remove 2 stars)
The file is "PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip". This is the ROM.
2. Flash it.
a) Turn off your phone.
b) Remove your SD card
c) Copy the ROM (PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip) inside the root SD card.
d) Put the SD card in the phone.
e) Boot into MAGDLR.
f) Using volume down, choose "AD Recovery" to go to the screen with top hat.
(Choose it pressing "answer button", first hard button, next to home)
g) Using volume down, go to "install zip from sdcard", then press answer button
h) In the next menu press again the answer button to select "choose zip from sdcard"
i) Using volume down and up, locate the ROM (PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip)
j) Press answer button
k) Press again answer button
l) The installer will show, press touchscreen "Next"
m) Select using touch screen "install to NAND"
n) Press Next
o) I guess you should wait here for installation
p) At the end of installation press Finish.
q) The device will reboot itself, and the after the HTC Screen, you will see Android booting.
r) It will take several minutes, then set up your Android preferences.
Good luck.

blackmatrix64 said:
Final step is the easiest. Right now your HD2 does not have a operating system to run. So, you should choose a ROM (Firmware) to flash/install into HD2. Whatever ROM you seems to like from screenshots download and install it. Whenever you change your mind, you do not have to start from the beginning, but just repeat this final step with a different ROM.
I've tried I guess hundred of ROMs, and from my subjective judgment, I recommended my two favorite ROMs.
To make it even simpler, let's start with Jellybean Paranoid Android ROM, as an example, then whenever you would like to try a different ROM, follow the same instructions.
So in details, what you'll have to do is:
1. Download Android Jellybean 4.1 (Paranoid Android ported from Xylograph) from here http*:*//d-h.st/unP (remove 2 stars)
The file is "PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip". This is the ROM.
2. Flash it.
a) Turn off your phone.
b) Remove your SD card
c) Copy the ROM (PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip) inside the root SD card.
d) Put the SD card in the phone.
e) Boot into MAGDLR.
f) Using volume down, choose "AD Recovery" to go to the screen with top hat.
(Choose it pressing "answer button", first hard button, next to home)
g) Using volume down, go to "install zip from sdcard", then press answer button
h) In the next menu press again the answer button to select "choose zip from sdcard"
i) Using volume down and up, locate the ROM (PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip)
j) Press answer button
k) Press again answer button
l) The installer will show, press touchscreen "Next"
m) Select using touch screen "install to NAND"
n) Press Next
o) I guess you should wait here for installation
p) At the end of installation press Finish.
q) The device will reboot itself, and the after the HTC Screen, you will see Android booting.
r) It will take several minutes, then set up your Android preferences.
Good luck.
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Hi, I have downloaded and unzipped the file and I have now a folder on my desktop with 4 folders inside it - sdcard/kernel/METS-INF/system.
Erm, 'flash it'? Not exactly sure what that means. (told you I am a noob)
c) How do I copy the rom into sd card - do I put it into a card reader then plug into pc?
Thanks for your patience.

imcn said:
Hi, I have downloaded and unzipped the file and I have now a folder on my desktop with 4 folders inside it - sdcard/kernel/METS-INF/system.
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I didn't say you have to unzip it. Copy the whole file "PA_leo_beta_v2.15_div2a.zip" to SD card. I wouldn't skip an important step as unzipping if it would have been required, so just follow my steps precisely.
imcn said:
Erm, 'flash it'? Not exactly sure what that means. (told you I am a noob)
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My bad, ignore that line. I just wanted to summarize all these steps with a name.
The whole process from a) to r) is the flashing (installation of ROM).
imcn said:
c) How do I copy the rom into sd card - do I put it into a card reader then plug into pc?
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Exactly.
imcn said:
Thanks for your patience.
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No problem.

OK, I'm nearly there. I am at a screen which asks 'Default Connection' RMNET Connection - check or leave unchecked for ppp connection(default)?

imcn said:
OK, I'm nearly there. I am at a screen which asks 'Default Connection' RMNET Connection - check or leave unchecked for ppp connection(default)?
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Great. To tell the truth I don't know what it means, so I leave it unchecked.

If you want to run Windows 7 here's a video how to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ7nJ4hSbHc&feature=youtube_gdata_player and for Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356833
I still love my Hd2. Running so smooth I just set this up a week ago because my files got corrupted.
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Use this video instead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhuR59UXw_4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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blackmatrix64 said:
Great. To tell the truth I don't know what it means, so I leave it unchecked.
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Well, at last, thanks to your help finaly got android installed. Seems to be working ok however, I have started to recharge the battery and when I switch the set off it immediately restarts without me touching any buttons. Also, whilst in camera mode a message says 'please insert sd card'
and the settings at the top screen says my sd card corrupted reformat y/n .
Other than that I will give it a try and report back.
P.S. the sd card is the 2 gig standard one that came with the phone.
Cheers
Jenifer.

hi Jeny,
for your SD card, it's really small in capacity & not much to move around & even the 4g i'm using for testing is sometimes not enough. Since SD cards are really cheap nowadays you can get an 8g or 16g card since HD2 supports up to 32g & some can even run those 64g ones.
this tutorial I made is really for the new users to this phone & I made as easy to follow, hope you can get your working coz this is one amazing dev phone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25781675#post25781675

imcn,there is a much easier,quicker,safer way of getting android onto hd2,its called sd or now native sd,no pissing about with mgldr etc.
also gives you the option to still have winmo 6·5 still on the phone and instantly available if you need to actualy have a guaranteed working phone.
i dont care what folk try and claim for our hd2,just remember,all the hardware was built to run winmo 6·5,not android and phone still runs best using 6·5,see what your battery life is like with android on your phone and if your in a dodgy signal area dont expect much more than 4 hours battery life even with a big mugen battery,android has crap radio software that appears to be about a 5 year step BACKWARD its one of the many major problems android has especialy on an old phone/cpu like ours.
android is fun to play with but somebody should have asked you first if you need a working phone at all times if you do then its much safer to go the sd card way,if you have spare phone as daily phone then fine go the mgldr way.
have tried both ways lots of times,will stick with simple sd card way for now.
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tleaf100 said:
imcn,there is a much easier,quicker,safer way of getting android onto hd2,its called sd or now native sd,no pissing about with mgldr etc.
also gives you the option to still have winmo 6·5 still on the phone and instantly available if you need to actualy have a guaranteed working phone.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda premium
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Hi, thanks for your post. Would you like to expand on the sd only method? - it sounds interesting.
As for the few things I mentioned above earlier, that's all the problems that I have encountered having tested the phone all day. I don't get a great signal anyway because of my location and there doesn't appear to be any weaker signal running Android. Battery life is much the same - wasn't great with Win 6.5 if I was using the set a lot.
The handset has been very smooth and quick to respond since the upgrade( blackmatrix64 guidance) so, apart from the 'damaged sd card' thing, I am very pleased with the results so far.
I will invest in a bigger sd card tomorrow.
MENGFEI - I will read up on the info you have posted. Thanks

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