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[Q] .50 Radios on stock 1.66?

Right since this place has gone android crazy over the last few months, I thought I'd give it a go. Went through all the instructions, updated hspl to 2.08 updated radio to greater than 2.08. Ran android, boot screen shows all the boot up text then melts away into two lines, then....nothing (left it half hour just black screen and green flashing led). Anyway, reading though the 19900 posts on android I stumbled upon a post saying that to run android you need to flash a .50 radio not .51 What I want to know is as I am using the wwe stock 1.66 can I flash a .50 radio with no ill effects or will I have to flash a new rom as well?
If it means flashing a new rom then I'll just stick with WM as I've got my phone running nicely and haven't needed to mess about with it at all (to get it working!) for months

You can flash the Radio ROM only. As you are not using a TMOUS HD2 then there is no problem with bricking your phone.
I am currently using the 1.66WWE ROM and 2.10.50.08_2 Radio ROM.
I don't know how well this works with Android, as I like WinMo.

fred_up said:
You can flash the Radio ROM only. As you are not using a TMOUS HD2 then there is no problem with bricking your phone.
I am currently using the 1.66WWE ROM and 2.10.50.08_2 Radio ROM.
I don't know how well this works with Android, as I like WinMo.
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Ok cheers for that, will give it a go. Won't be using android as a day to day option, just want to try it out see what all the fuss is about.

Be careful: I tried THAT already (updating my radio on my 1.66-ROM Radio 2.06.51.07) to run Android but found out that all upper radios 2.08 and higher) from the radio-thread do partially not work on my HD2 (some of the basic functions Phone/WiFi/Wireless Router/HSPA etc. didn´t work anymore after upgrading).
So after flashing new radio CHECK EVERY function of radio if it´s working as before.
I had to go back to 2.06.51 to get my smooth running of my HD2 again with all Radio features working flawless.

troed said:
Be careful: I tried THAT already (updating my radio on my 1.66-ROM Radio 2.06.51.07) to run Android but found out that all upper radios 2.08 and higher) from the radio-thread do partially not work on my HD2 (some of the basic functions Phone/WiFi/Wireless Router/HSPA etc. didn´t work anymore after upgrading).
So after flashing new radio CHECK EVERY function of radio if it´s working as before.
I had to go back to 2.06.51 to get my smooth running of my HD2 again with all Radio features working flawless.
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Got to admit after flashing 2.09.51 yesterday it actually improved things, got hsdpa at home (4 bars as well) never had anything other than gprs as I live in an old quarry, lowest it has dropped to is 2bars of 3g so as far as dial up connectivity is am better off. Not had other issues with wifi, phone or messaging either, not tried bluetooth or wifi router yet but would assume that they are fine also. Obviously if things do start going ary I'll flash the original back
BTW android now boots and runs like lightining!

So I give it a last chance. Didn´t try 2.09.51 (goofed the line and thought it´s for TMOUS). Tx for the tip
Did You change rilphone.dll and if yes to which version ?

djingonthenet said:
Got to admit after flashing 2.09.51 yesterday it actually improved things, got hsdpa at home (4 bars as well) never had anything other than gprs as I live in an old quarry, lowest it has dropped to is 2bars of 3g so as far as dial up connectivity is am better off. Not had other issues with wifi, phone or messaging either, not tried bluetooth or wifi router yet but would assume that they are fine also. Obviously if things do start going ary I'll flash the original back
BTW android now boots and runs like lightining!
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Hi djingonthenet,
Can you confirm you have flashed the radio to 2.09.51 and not 2.09.50? Any issue observed so far?
I have the same configuration as your HD2 and would like to try the Andriod but worry that the radio may cause unknow issue to my HD2, eg phone,3g, or wifi, etc.

Android Development

Just for everyones info, there is a nice Android subforum inthe HD2 section.
I have been using this Android build (1.5b, too many issues with 1.6b):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736545
Here is a link to the "Android development site" (HD2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=735
And here is a link to the "Android development general question" site (HD2):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=743
Hope this all helps a bit, or make it easier to find.

Thank you!

how it works on hd 2 ? i allways wanted to try it .... which.version is best?

Hi, im new to this android flashing thing but i just wanted to know, do ALL the android builds listed work with TMobile HD2?
Thanks.

Lahnas said:
Hi, im new to this android flashing thing but i just wanted to know, do ALL the android builds listed work with TMobile HD2?
Thanks.
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Same here, how will it work with my Tmobile hd2?

djtrace said:
Same here, how will it work with my Tmobile hd2?
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Good morning guys, I'm a newbie with using Android Roms, but I've been really impressed with running Android the setup in my signature. That being said, in my area, when my T-Mobile data connection is disabled, the device freezes and the battery must be pulled. If I disable cell data, and only use wireless, then the phone works really well. The really nice thing about using the Android Roms so far is that they are stored on a storage card, so you can easily get back to Windows mobile if you want to. Good luck!

wlhaman said:
Good morning guys, I'm a newbie with using Android Roms, but I've been really impressed with running Android the setup in my signature. That being said, in my area, when my T-Mobile data connection is disabled, the device freezes and the battery must be pulled. If I disable cell data, and only use wireless, then the phone works really well. The really nice thing about using the Android Roms so far is that they are stored on a storage card, so you can easily get back to Windows mobile if you want to. Good luck!
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Ok, so they do work with tmobile then? Is that what you're trying to say?

Ok, I wasn't clear with my previous post. If I have T-Mobile data enabled and wireless enabled as well, when I lose my work or home wireless connection, and the phone tries to reconnect to t-mobile data, the phone freezes hard. So, I have t-mobile data disabled, and I've been using wireless exclusively. I hope to work through resolving the issue in the coming week.
sent by HTC HD2

Nexus One
I'm running the lastest Nexus one android using Cookies Energy Rom for the windows side. also updated the radio to the 2.12 all is good so far no robot voice no freezes. the best one yet

All the android roms are safe to use as far as I know, they all reside on the sd card and are not flashed to the phone. f there is a problem with one (lock ups etc) the battery then can be removed, reinserted, and the phone repoted into windws. Radio 2.12.50.02_2 is recomended, which can be downloaded in the radio section (first post). (T-Mobie USA HD2 ROM Development).

I been using one for 4 days now and like it!! info in sig

hellllppppppp
I have the core cell rom on my hd2 and installed the desire version of android, everything seems to work fine but i cannot hear any phone calls and callers cannot hear me, any fix for this?

Hi , can you please point me to the radio and nexsus one build links. I'm a newbie so I can't figure out which rom to use,.
I feel a little better after seeing that nexsus one build is running without any problem.
Please post the links.

[Build]Android 2.2 Build FRG33 [ mccm v1.5]and new build[mccm SE 1.0](16.9.2010)
praneeth236 said:
Hi , can you please point me to the radio and nexsus one build links. I'm a newbie so I can't figure out which rom to use,.
I feel a little better after seeing that nexsus one build is running without any problem.
Please post the links.
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I ran across this. May be what you are looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773790

Thanks for the reply. Now I was trying to flash it..............

hi , thank you guyz, you are helping newbies like me alot.
Thanks .

Is there any android that runs with spl 2.08 and radio 2.10.....
which doesn't give me a robotic voice while calling.
I tried 3-4 builds but was not able to figure out the problem. Is it the hardware software conflict or something else. I want to use android on my hd2 desperately.
Please help me guyzzzz...............
Thank you

praneeth236 said:
Is there any android that runs with spl 2.08 and radio 2.10.....
which doesn't give me a robotic voice while calling.
I tried 3-4 builds but was not able to figure out the problem. Is it the hardware software conflict or something else. I want to use android on my hd2 desperately.
Please help me guyzzzz...............
Thank you
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I am not an android expert, but from what i undrstand the correct radio to se for android is 2.12.50.... Look uder the radio thread to download it.
My favorite android builds so far are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736545
I like htc sense.
There also seems to be an issue with the newest roms (build 3.14) and the issue that the voice in the calls sound robotic.
I am sure it all will get resolved soon.

I have 3.14 radio installed and have no issues with robotic voice as long as I run clrcad or whatever it is just waiting on nand. There are great Rome out there just have to test the waters for yourself. All suk battery life compared to WM
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

Hello everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right location so here goes. I came across a VERY good android Rom. Just follow the instructions from the site and you'll be one happy camper.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2010/10/14/download-mdeejay-froyo-sense-2-2-1-frg83-android-rom-for-htc-hd2/
Enjoy.. this one FINALLY works

[Q] Non-n00b assistance required for running Android on the HD2

Hello all,
I have an O2 UK HD2 and I am trying to port across to Android. I already own a Dell Streak running 2.1 and i'd like 2.2 on my HD2.
I've read through a lot of post and believe I know enough to do this - but I am having recurring issues which I cannot seem to get around.
Before I got serious with this, I simply flashed a high version number radio and jumped right into the first android build I could download. The issues were the robotic voice and I cannot get an internet connection (although I have the 'H' icon continuously).
I read up, did some research and followed lots of instructions.
So far i've downloaded several 'android friendly' WinMo ROMS:
Energy.Leo.29005.Sense2.5.Dec.13
Energy.Leo.28244.Sense2.5.MaxSense.Nov.16
Miri_Steve0007_Elegancia_V1.0_CHT2_FINAL
Miri_Steve0007_EleganciaMaxSense_V5.0_FINAL
I have the following radios:
2.10.50.19_2
2_10_50_26
2_11_50_26
2_12_50_02_2
2_15_50_14
And the following android's:
FroyoStone_Sense_V3.2
SuperRAM_Froyo_v1
I've not got the time to swap and change radio/rom/android build 25 times just to find a working version - but needless to say the amount of swapping i've done so far is providing no change to my issues above.
I want my internet to work and I want no robot voice.
Does anyone know, from the list above, what selection of the 3 items do I need to get this to work once and for all?
Also, i'd prefer to be using the semi-recent stock ROM for O2 HD2 as I don't like custom ROMs, has anyone got android working on the stock O2 ROM?
Thanks in advance
Dan

i always ran mdeejay builds and never had the robotic voice, i also had a stock rom and 2.15 radio. i hope that helps.

caseyman4285 said:
i always ran mdeejay builds and never had the robotic voice, i also had a stock rom and 2.15 radio. i hope that helps.
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same here.
Just a suggestion, try this mix (works for me giving 3-6mA standby):
Dutty v11 (Christmas ROM)
2.12.50.xx
mdeejay revolution 1.7
everything works.

Thank-you both.
I've just started a download of the 3.14 stock ROM build, as i've got a network .cab that should install my O2 network settings for me.
The lack of internet connectivity means the phone is useless in android mode, so i'm going to give it one last try once i've upgraded my stock ROM and see if I can't get it working. I doubt I will though, but at least i'll have the most up to date WM ROM going.
I assume your net connections simply 'worked'?

I don't think you need a stock Tom, but you definitely need different builds.
The froyostone 3.2 is a discontinued build and likely doesn't have the latest kernels, wrappers, patches etc that have greatly improved many peoples android experience.
on the other hand, superram is highly beta, and is in the process of being revised and improved by darkstone.
Basically you hit both ends of the spectrum in terms of maturity. Try a couple of other builds and see what happens. I recommend going with a build that uses hastarin 8.5+ as the kernel, buy only because for some reason mdjs kernels have never worked for me. Other people say very good things about it though.
One thing you should pay special attention to is the changelog. Usually this will indicate how far along (and how often) the build is being updated.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

I know the stock ROM isn't a requirement, in fact i'm pretty sure it's almost detrimental - but i've spent 3 days faffing around with this and i'm literally having to go back to WinMo with nothing to show for my troubles.
Basically i'm upgrading to 3.14 now and trying android one last time, knowing full well it's probably not going to work but still, can't help trying can it. If it fails, at least i'm on the newest WinMo build, and i've still got my Dell Streak with a pending 2.2 upgrade at some point this week.

dkl_uk said:
Hello all,
I have an O2 UK HD2 and I am trying to port across to Android. I already own a Dell Streak running 2.1 and i'd like 2.2 on my HD2.
I've read through a lot of post and believe I know enough to do this - but I am having recurring issues which I cannot seem to get around.
Before I got serious with this, I simply flashed a high version number radio and jumped right into the first android build I could download. The issues were the robotic voice and I cannot get an internet connection (although I have the 'H' icon continuously).
I read up, did some research and followed lots of instructions.
So far i've downloaded several 'android friendly' WinMo ROMS:
Energy.Leo.29005.Sense2.5.Dec.13
Energy.Leo.28244.Sense2.5.MaxSense.Nov.16
Miri_Steve0007_Elegancia_V1.0_CHT2_FINAL
Miri_Steve0007_EleganciaMaxSense_V5.0_FINAL
I have the following radios:
2.10.50.19_2
2_10_50_26
2_11_50_26
2_12_50_02_2
2_15_50_14
And the following android's:
FroyoStone_Sense_V3.2
SuperRAM_Froyo_v1
I've not got the time to swap and change radio/rom/android build 25 times just to find a working version - but needless to say the amount of swapping i've done so far is providing no change to my issues above.
I want my internet to work and I want no robot voice.
Does anyone know, from the list above, what selection of the 3 items do I need to get this to work once and for all?
Also, i'd prefer to be using the semi-recent stock ROM for O2 HD2 as I don't like custom ROMs, has anyone got android working on the stock O2 ROM?
Thanks in advance
Dan
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As far as stock, check out my set up. As far as wifi; it may be your APN and DNS settings, in any build when you change builds it changes settings.

deadmansink said:
As far as stock, check out my set up. As far as wifi; it may be your APN and DNS settings, in any build when you change builds it changes settings.
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Hi, the internet issues are with the network not a WiFi router. The internet simply refuses to work, even though I have the 'H' icon.

dkl_uk said:
Hi, the internet issues are with the network not a WiFi router. The internet simply refuses to work, even though I have the 'H' icon.
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That's why I mentioned the APN settings

I wouldn't be at all surprised if you went into your APN settings and found GiffGaff selected.

johncmolyneux said:
I wouldn't be at all surprised if you went into your APN settings and found GiffGaff selected.
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Agreed with that, I've had a couple of builds that gave me no data, it was the provider settings that it selected in the first setup sequence. you can manually change them (the o2 webpage should have them, or try some of the o2 one from here: http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/wiki/APNlist) and you should be golden.

Try creating new APNs, deleting old ones
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Agreed with that, I've had a couple of builds that gave me no data, it was the provider settings that it selected in the first setup sequence. you can manually change them (the o2 webpage should have them, or try some of the o2 one from here: http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/wiki/APNlist) and you should be golden.
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I can second that. I've had problems with numerous builds and APN settings. I personally found (after a lot of frustration) that double checking the the settings was not enough, rather I needed to add completely new APNs using the info from my provider. Apparently some of the settings were different when the APNs were added manually than the default ones (MCC, MNC?), which were not specified by the provider and I therefore could not check if correct with the original APNs, if you know what I mean. As for builds, I personally recommend JDMS or HD2ONE for a good combination of speed, reliability and functionality; I personally like some of the CyanogenMod features like the power bar in the status bar, menu button to unlock, etc. Good luck!

I'm currently trying out Ginger HD2 (Gingerbread themed build, but still 2.2). That was set to GiffGaff at first, but there were a couple of O2 ones in there and the first choice worked for me. I've had this in a couple of other builds too. I guess some builds come with plenty of APNs, and some come with none.
Definitely start there though.

sounds familure.im using energy Leo rom and a 2.15.50 radio and an mdj desire hd build,that work fine now,just make sure you disable htc sence in the winmo before you boot android,see if that works

Hi guys
Thanks for the replies above.
It would appear the Android builds I was using weren't giving me this 'APN' setup option, ironically I only just installed a build now that gives me the popup once it's read my SIM card to select a network - so now I know what you mean by APN, I think.
Anyway, i'm glad to report that I have stock 3.14WWE and an Android build w/sense working perfectly (I can't remember the name but it's none of the builds I listed in the OP), albeit if left overnight, has become a little laggy, but I don't care as a quick reboot sorted it this morning.
Thankyou all for your responses.

DATA and WIFI issues

So I have been flashing different Roms and installing different Android builds like crazy since I got this HD2 2 days ago LoL... My big ? is why when I use a Non Sense build my Data and Wifi work perfectly fine but when I install a Sense Build of Android my Data and Wifi is really spotty and dead slow? I'd really appreciate if someone could look further into this because I really love the Sense Builds.
*WOW this has been viewed 55 times now and not a single response....

go try MDJo HD 4.6
it doesn't have any issue for me....
using Energy ROM + Radio 2.12

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WOW this has been viewed 55 times now and not a single response....
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Probably because none of those people have an answer?
I don't, because wifi works for me on both Sense and non-Sense builds.

tampaboy1984 said:
So I have been flashing different Roms and installing different Android builds like crazy since I got this HD2 2 days ago LoL... My big ? is why when I use a Non Sense build my Data and Wifi work perfectly fine but when I install a Sense Build of Android my Data and Wifi is really spotty and dead slow? I'd really appreciate if someone could look further into this because I really love the Sense Builds.
*WOW this has been viewed 55 times now and not a single response....
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Some builds change the APN/DNS settings. Search my thread or through XDA for answers for those settings. Also, dialing #*#*4636*#*# you'll be able to switch between settings; make sure that you enable data through the Windows button.

[Q] Do I have to restore to WM 6.5?

I had a nand build of android installed on my HD2, but through various circumstances that phone cracked in half. So, I bought another HD2 this time used and when I popped my SIM card in I noticed it didn't have very good service.
Nonetheless, I was excited to have a working phone again, so I rushed and installed android on it. Now I can hardly get service much less internet, and I've messed around with a bunch of radios and none have helped so I assume it's a problem with the rilphone.dll. Do I have to reset to WM 6.5 to change the rilphone.dll or is it possible on android?

rilphone.dll is a windows file, nothing to do with android, so yes, you would need to be running winmo, however all reports say you cant change it manually (well you can but it wont work) it needs to be cooked in using a kitchen.
In the 20 months ive been browsing the hd2 section, ive never seen any posts saying rilphone made any difference to reception problems.

In that case, any idea why two phones running identical software would get wildly different service?

could be damaged / faulty / dismounted aerial inside, , ever taken any hard knocks?

Shaancc said:
In that case, any idea why two phones running identical software would get wildly different service?
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Maybe they got different radio roms?
sp pls check your radio version.
Settings->About Phone: Baseband-Version:
Generally version 2.15.50.14 works best for most of the users.

j4n87 said:
Maybe they got different radio roms?
sp pls check your radio version.
Settings->About Phone: Baseband-Version:
Generally version 2.15.50.14 works best for most of the users.
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i second that, when i was on winmo and changed over to android my signal wasnt at its best untill i flashed new version of radio....
check this site RADIO (CLICK HERE)