[q] help me get android on my hd2!!!! - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

So I really want android on my HD2 and after sitting here at the computer for the past 4 hours and getting nothing accomplished i decided to seek help..... I tryed using the "simple" directions and ROM that was offered on stuffmiddleeast.com
For HD2 users, here’s the super-easy way of putting Android on your phone. Download this file and extract the file. Make sure you have at least 70 per cent battery. Remove the SIM card from the phone and you’re ready to go.
You might find that your phone will need to sync multiple times. What that means is you have to start up Windows Mobile Device Center (if you sync up your HD2 to your PC you should already have it, if not – you can download it from here and connect your phone through it.
Step 1
Sync your phone and browse to the HSPL folder and start up HSPL3_PKG.exe. Keep pressing next until the update starts. Do NOT touch the phone until update is over.
Step 2
Sync your phone and browse to the CUSTOM ROM folder and start up ruu.exe. Keep pressing next until the update starts. Do NOT touch the phone until update is over.
Step 3
Sync your phone and browse to the RADIO and start up CustomRUU.exe. Keep pressing next until the update starts. Do NOT touch the phone until update is over.
Step 4
Extract Android.zip and copy it’s content to the MicroSD card folder of your phone via cable or with a MicroSD adapter.
Step 5
Open File Explorer on your phone, browse to the Storage Card and open the Android folder. Select CLRCAD.EXE then run HaRet.exe. Remember to run CLRCAD.exe first as this gives Android Sound. Don’t worry if it does nothing – it’s not supposed to. The first time you load Android, it might take as long as 10 minutes to boot up – so don’t worry if the phone stops responding.
I got through step one i downloaded the rom from megaupload.com as they suggested i extracted the files..... then i followed step one and selected the HSPL folder and i worked fine.... the phone had a pop up that said "you have been hacked or something along those lines...... then i went to step 2 and tryed to open the CUSTOMROM as directed however it seems that the files that were downloaded to my computer read a little differently but i was able to see that it was the file that they were talking about.... so i did that then as step 2 says i tryed to run the ruu.exe..... the file that i downloaded to my computer said ruu not ruu.exe....... i still attempted to run it but it would always tell me that the file has stoped working....... so i am out of ideas.... i loaded and reloaded and still the same thing, i even tryed a different computer..... i am using a windows 7 computer fully updated.... if you could please help me figure out what i am doing wrong or at least give me dummy instructions on how to do this i would totally appreciate it...... im not totally illiterate when it comes to operating tis kinda stuff but if you could keep the verbage and terms somewhat "english" it would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks

Well this is definately not the correct place for this. This is why we have a Q&A section. You do not HAVE to flash a different ROM to run android. It is just preferred. So I guess start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
and after that go read the tutorials in the android section. What did you do with the whole 4 hours at your computer. the step by step info is incredibly easy to find????

You don't need HSPL or a rom and all that crap to run android...What kind of tutorial is that!? Its as simple as...format the memory card on the hd2 to fat32, download the android rom and copy the android folder to the root of the memory card and go to file explorer and find the android folder and click on clrad.exe first then Haret.exe and wait 15 min.....walahh
Sometimes it easier to explain than to find the damm link to the tutorial
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miguel4u2 said:
You don't need HSPL or a rom and all that crap to run android...What kind of tutorial is that!? Its as simple as...format the memory card on the hd2 to fat32, download the android rom and copy the android folder to the root of the memory card and go to file explorer and find the android folder and click on clrad.exe first then Haret.exe and wait 15 min.....walahh
Sometimes it easier to explain than to find the damm link to the tutorial
COLOR CODED JUST IN CASE
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I did exactly! that with Mdeejay eVo Sense v. 2.3 rEVOlution on ORIGINAL STOCK USA TMOBILE htc hd2 . No Hard spl no custom "Compatible roms" and no BS. Simple . Fully working android and I am not going back . Only thing is don't hook it up to PC with usb . you'll mess it up . to transfer files to and from laptop go to android market and download freeware called websharing . With websharing you connect to your laptop through same wifi as your android . Like I said . Simple

yep...being a noob myself - I went and followed those instructions above and found out I ended up with ChuckyRom! Didn't expect that...now I know better.
Sometimes it's hard to find the right info on the threads...even when searching and trolling around for it...please be patient with the nOObs...we're all just trying to get un-nOObed!
Thanks for the great help and info - this is a most excellent forum!!! Woo and Hoo!

Truely, if you use HD 2 T-mobile with the radio 5.10.50.You NO NEED to do anything, just copy the android folder to your sd card.Go in winmo - exploder and click on 2 file CLRCAD and HARET and it will run.
If battery is always 60ma when screen off, try to reformat you sd card(FULL and 32kb locate) and use setcpu, this will help.

bro. this stupid easy to install android and you dont have to flash. Just look at any android rom you want and there are instructions on how to install and run them smoothly. read up and others have explained this easy. Its as simple as 123. I couldnt imagine what youve been looking at for 4 hours. Good luck man. and welcome to the world of HD2 Android.

miguel4u2 said:
You don't need HSPL or a rom and all that crap to run android...What kind of tutorial is that!? Its as simple as...format the memory card on the hd2 to fat32, download the android rom and copy the android folder to the root of the memory card and go to file explorer and find the android folder and click on clrad.exe first then Haret.exe and wait 15 min.....walahh
Sometimes it easier to explain than to find the damm link to the tutorial
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That doesn't work though if you have a branded ROM and can't update to the lastest stock ROM though, am I right?

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[Q] Hand Holding for the best Android install for my HD2

THIS IS A THREAD FROM A NOOB FOR NOOBS!​(I'm soooo sorry!)​
I know I will be hated for asking this and reading all the threads, it appears most people here are light years ahead of me.
Anyway, I have been watching this site eagerly for Android for my HD2 over the last 6 months and it appears to me that this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=795914​
appears to be by far the best option available right now.
So I have downloaded :
data512.7z
data.7z
MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.1_MDJ_S7.3HD.7z
I believe this has to go onto my SD Card, but everyones talk is too fast for me (I'm so sorry!)
Do I need to change anything else before I do this?
For example, is the ROM required to be changed, if so, how?
If not, do I just create a file callled "Android" on the root of my SD card and extract all the files from the three downloaded files into this "Android" folder?
I'm really sorry, Winmo6.5 is destroying me and my patience for an Android HD2 is far richer than my wallet, your help is appreciated a million times over.
hey ill help u if u need it. i kno how u feel to be lost in this jungle. i bought the hd2 in the beginning thinkin it was android, so when i found the forum for android port and was excited. tell me what u need
mods please move this thread to the general section!
step 1: read this: link
step 2: download and run this first . its called HSPL3.
step 3: second download and run Leo_RADIO_2.15.50.14 from here
step 4: download and run this. its call VBNROM. it will replace your winmo rom.
step 5: download and run 7zip from here
step 6: extract MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.1_MDJ_S7.3HD.7z and data.7z to your desktop
step 7: move the data.img file from the data folder to the android folder in the MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.1_MDJ_S7.3HD folder.
step 8: press the start key on your phone and press wm5storage, then activate.
step 9: copy the android folder to your sdcard. it will take a looooong time.
step 10: press deactivate.
step 11: press the start button on your phone. then press EBL 2.0.
step 12: on the right side under the android logo, press autoboot and press the word \android
step 13: donate to m-deejay
step 14: donate to - Cotulla and the gang. someone please add their links, i can not find them.
the only reason i replied to this thread, it being a question that has been asked way to many times, was to shoot these guys some hard earned cash. be respectful.
also i recommend downloading the 1gd data for faster boot
first, a really big thank you!
(and I think there may be others that thank you for this "idiots guide")
Am I right in saying that the FROYO build 4.1 that I am attempting to go forward with is the most complete so far?
(I've been at work and will have to try this in the morning!)
What is the "1gb data for faster boot"?
I have downloaded :
data512.7z
data.7z
I guess I use one or the other (is that right?)
Is there another?
My HD2 has 512MB flash size!
Again, thank you for your help.
**edit**
does replacing my Winmo ROM render Winmo useless?
hkcharlie said:
(and I think there may be others that thank you for this "idiots guide")
Am I right in saying that the FROYO build 4.1 that I am attempting to go forward with is the most complete so far?
(I've been at work and will have to try this in the morning!)
What is the "1gb data for faster boot"?
I have downloaded :
data512.7z
data.7z
I guess I use one or the other (is that right?)
Is there another?
My HD2 has 512MB flash size!
Again, thank you for your help.
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You can use either, the data512.7z will give you 512MB of ROM in which programs and system stuff are placed, the other will give you 1GB of data space.
You can choose either, regardless of which HD2 you have.
I would say don't bother with the data.zip files, I always let android creat it's own one. It takes more time but (it is my opinion) I think it is safer.
Also, on exceller, select autoboot on 3 seconds.
I am running the build you want and it is really good.
Oh yeah, to be on the safe side, format your sd card and don't worry, firt boot can take 15 minutes
I thought this would be helpful, but really it's overkill and as a result, again confusing.
SORRY
Your step 1 says to "read this" which is whole bunch of other steps. Do you want me to do those steps or read those steps? Which are also confusing.
like
Your step 2 says:: download and run this first . its called HSPL3.
and links to a page where someone is talking complete tech talk and doesn't tell me how to run it.
Unzip it ? Put it in another folder? What?
drag and drop from your pc to your device?
run it?
Same with all the ROMS and Android builds, nothing is clear.
Run this, install that.
Sure, HOW!
I unzip some of this stuff to put into a folder and there are duplicate files in them, so they are impossible to COMPLETELY unzip.
I'm sorry, I've been looking forward to these few hours I have in my day to do this and now I'm here, I'm still none them wiser.
GUTTED !
hkcharlie said:
I thought this would be helpful, but really it's overkill and as a result, again confusing.
SORRY
Your step 1 says to "read this" which is whole bunch of other steps. Do you want me to do those steps or read those steps? Which are also confusing.
like
Your step 2 says:: download and run this first . its called HSPL3.
and links to a page where someone is talking complete tech talk and doesn't tell me how to run it.
Unzip it ? Put it in another folder? What?
drag and drop from your pc to your device?
run it?
Same with all the ROMS and Android builds, nothing is clear.
Run this, install that.
Sure, HOW!
I unzip some of this stuff to put into a folder and there are duplicate files in them, so they are impossible to COMPLETELY unzip.
I'm sorry, I've been looking forward to these few hours I have in my day to do this and now I'm here, I'm still none them wiser.
GUTTED !
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tell ya what just go to youtube and search for installing android on hd2
should cut the confusion out
good luck
hkcharlie said:
I thought this would be helpful, but really it's overkill and as a result, again confusing.
SORRY
Your step 1 says to "read this" which is whole bunch of other steps. Do you want me to do those steps or read those steps? Which are also confusing.
like
Your step 2 says:: download and run this first . its called HSPL3.
and links to a page where someone is talking complete tech talk and doesn't tell me how to run it.
Unzip it ? Put it in another folder? What?
drag and drop from your pc to your device?
run it?
Same with all the ROMS and Android builds, nothing is clear.
Run this, install that.
Sure, HOW!
I unzip some of this stuff to put into a folder and there are duplicate files in them, so they are impossible to COMPLETELY unzip.
I'm sorry, I've been looking forward to these few hours I have in my day to do this and now I'm here, I'm still none them wiser.
GUTTED !
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Or you can do what I did in the start:
1. Copy everything from SD card to a safe location on your computer
2. format SD-card
3. Unzip you Android choise on your computer.
4. Move/copy the Android folder to your SD-Card
5. Find your file-explorer on your HD2 and start the files that are mentioned on the site (CLRCAD and HARET)
6. now it should boot up.
7. (maybe needed) I found that when i was using a old Original ROM-update for my HD2 none of the Android builds would start up.
If this is you... check HTC.com for the newest ROM-update and update your phone. think the ROM version should be 3.14 or something.
8. And If you love Android as the rest of us... you can install the auto-loader as mentioned earlier.
I think I'm just between you and the other guys. so I hope this is helpful.
Oh, btw. that build you have downloaded is good. I have not yet had this good luck with the same build just 4.4 version. Waiting for a new release.
Best Regards
When you finally get it figured out you are going to be kicking yourself when you realize how easy it is to put android on your hd2 please post something saying WOW this is as easy as putting a new song or picture on my phone lol good luck I am confident you will have it down patt and be trying every build in the near future
Hi all,
i've just done all these steps and it was pretty easy and understandable
i think i will post a clearer guild for you guys
step 1: read this: link ( don't read this cause it just cause confusion)
step 2: download and run this first . its called HSPL3. ( connect your device with the computer, select auto sync on the device, run HSPL3_PKG, select 2.08 hSLR, cause 2.08.0000 doesnt work for me T.T)
step 3: second download and run Leo_RADIO_2.15.50.14 from here ( after restarting your device, unplug and re plug the usb cable, select autosync on your phone. hit CustomRUU in the radio leo folder. wait a moment and it should do the job)
step 4: download and run this. its call VBNROM. it will replace your winmo rom. ( do the same thing like step 3, but with CustomRUU in VBNROM folder)
step 5: download and run 7zip from here
step 6: extract MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.1_MDJ_S7.3HD.7z and data.7z to your desktop
step 7: move the data.img file from the data folder to the android folder in the MDJ_FroYo_HD_v._4.1_MDJ_S7.3HD folder.
step 8: press the start key on your phone and press wm5storage, then activate.( this step is on your phone, hit the start/ wm5storge, look at the bottom left corner you will see Activate button)
step 9: copy the android folder to your sdcard. it will take a looooong time.( open my computer, you should see your sdcard there, i would format it, and then copy the android folder to the sdcard)
step 10: press deactivate.
step 11: press the start button on your phone. then press EBL 2.0.
step 12: on the right side under the android logo, press autoboot and press the word \android
step 13: donate to m-deejay
step 14: donate to - Cotulla and the gang. someone please add their links, i can not find them.
Hope this will help
TekniskM said:
Oh, btw. that build you have downloaded is good. I have not yet had this good luck with the same build just 4.4 version. Waiting for a new release.
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Agreed. v4.4 seems to have worse battery drain than v4.3.
I tried v4.4 with MDJ 8.0 kernel, battery life is better but LED doesn't work
singcheng said:
Agreed. v4.4 seems to have worse battery drain than v4.3.
I tried v4.4 with MDJ 8.0 kernel, battery life is better but LED doesn't work
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use this file
just copy to your android folder in the sd card and reboot

[Q] I dont understand how to install androide :/

I have been reading this site everyday in about a month now - and probably every guide and How to:s.. But I still don`t get it..
I have a HTC HD2 (bought in Norway). I have ROM version 3.14 .. and Radio
ver. 2.15.50..
My question is: I cant find any guide that support this OS version and I have tried downgrade it, but I still cant get the same version on my HTC as in the guides.
I have also problem to find an android that suits my phone. I really want to try android, but I dont understand how to.. and what to choose.
I m sorry for my english skills and if I have missed a thread that is explaining my problem.
Can somebody explain how to do this in an easy way for me?
Best regards Lisa
Lisa
As you have the right radio version all you need to do is download any SD or RAM version of Android
See following post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
You need to continue from STEP B (Installing Android)
colinm said:
Lisa
As you have the right radio version all you need to do is download any SD or RAM version of Android
See following post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
You need to continue from STEP B (Installing Android)
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Thank you very much for answering me
I have downlaoded Android Loader v6.0 Final for HD2 and put it in the device memory. (like copy / past - the file is still unpacked)
Should I unpack this file before downloading a SD version of Android?
I have seen many screenshoots of different androids, is it possible to tell me what to choose? I just want one that works, and if possible norwegian language.
Best regards Lisa
ljt15 said:
Thank you very much for answering me
I have downlaoded Android Loader v6.0 Final for HD2 and put it in the device memory. (like copy / past - the file is still unpacked)
Should I unpack this file before downloading a SD version of Android?
I have seen many screenshoots of different androids, is it possible to tell me what to choose? I just want one that works, and if possible norwegian language.
Best regards Lisa
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If you want to run Windows Mobile and have Android load from within Windows Mobile (so you can reboot back into Window Mobile if needed) then first you want to download an Android Build and extract it to your storage card. *THIS* build is very stable and fast and its the one I used before switching to Android on NAND. Extract the contents of the download file to your pc and then copy the 'Android' folder to the ROOT of your storage card so you will have a folder in the top level of your storage card called 'Android'.
Then run the Android loader v6 app and follow the install instructions. When asked for the folder you want to select \Storage Card\Android (or whatever Storage Card is called in your Roms language.
After you have gone through that you will have a link in your start menu that you can click on to start Android running. It may take a few minutes longer the first time its run but after that its alot quicker. The first time you run Android though you want to shut it down, reboot into Windows Mobile and run the android link again. This is needed to make it work properly.
However if you want to install Android to NAND (internal memory) so that it boots straight into Android and gets rid of Windows Mobile altogether then just click on the guide in my sig and follow the instructions there.
Mark.

Recommend simple, idiot-proof, Android?

I have an HTC HD2. I'd like to run Android so I can use the Intuit credit card processing software....
I'm looking for simple, idiot-proof, acronym-free instructions on finding and installing a current, stable, functional Android...
I'm sure the folks that hang out here all the time know what all the acronyms are, but I'm a touch baffled... I figured out "sd" means the SD card in the phone. But, "NAND", "CWM" "MAGDLR", and some of the arcane terminology is confusing, and I don't know what I NEED to know and what I can safely ignore...
So, I can guess and pick some Android installation (it appears there are dozens of notes touting competing versions) but it would be simpler if someone in here can recommend something for a computer literate user that doesn't want to be a cell phone O/S expert...
Recommendations?
instructions:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
nand tools:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
rom(cm7):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=933951
rom(miui):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028693
rom(sense):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954369
simple flashing order:make hspl 2.08 using hspl4-task 29-flash radio 2.15.....-flash mgldr-flash proper cwr partition for selected rom-if you use eu hd2 make sd-ext partition in sd(this can be done by mgldr)-put your rom.zip in sd-in mgldr choose ad recovery-install zip from sd-choose zip from sd-after installation complete press back then reboot.ask again if you stuck
Not to sound ungrateful 'cause I'm sure there's a lot of useful information in there somewhere, but this is exactly why I'm requesting something idiot-proof...
simple flashing order:make hspl 2.08 using hspl4-task 29-flash radio 2.15.....-flash mgldr-flash proper cwr partition for selected rom-if you use eu hd2 make sd-ext partition in sd(this can be done by mgldr)-put your rom.zip in sd-in mgldr choose ad recovery-install zip from sd-choose zip from sd-after installation complete press back then reboot.ask again if you stuck
Why am I flashing anything?
What is hspl 2.09 and why would I need it?
what on EARTH does "hspl4-task 29-flash radio 2.15" even MEAN?
why do I need a "proper cwr partition"?
and what rom am I selecting?
and on and on......
OK, so I presume the above is either a test or a bit of humor at the uninformed observer's expense (that'd be me)...
So, can I have all this translated from phone geek to dumb end user now?
Again, I presume I can just put Android on the SD card without a lot of pain and anguish, so still wondering what's a good, stable, fully-functional installation that'll run the GoPayment software and let me swipe credit cards through the phone...
my question, did you read the links? i mean really really read them? not just click and say "oh ****, that's a lot of text, i need help?" trust me....read them...then read them again...then read it again. it will start to make sense. your questions--
best read for a lot of your questions (besides what was posted above):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021837
Why am I flashing anything?
- you said you wanted android. technically you could use an sdcard rom, but he was just trying to give you what you asked for. guess the question should be why are YOU flashing anything?
you should ask - do i want windows mobile and android, only android (get rid of windows mobile all together) or windows phone (wp7) and android. only then can we point you in the right direction.
What is hspl 2.08 and why would I need it?
- read my thread above!!!!!! cuz you can't flash android without it (this is a custom bootloader that allows your windows mobile phone to install magldr or clk which allows you to install android to nand - aka install android to your phone)
what on EARTH does "hspl4-task 29-flash radio 2.15" even MEAN?
ignore the task 29 (i have never done this).
hspl4 will install hspl2.08 to your phone. this unlocks the bootloader. layman's terms - allows you to install magldr or clk to install android (or windows phone 7)
you need a particular radio to make this all work. that radio is 2.15. a radio is what allows your phone to make calls/data/etc. don't ask why this is, this is just the way it is. the radio your phone came with is likely different.
why do I need a "proper cwr partition"?
- cuz this allows you to install android. too small a partition, android won't fit. too large a partition, wasted space. just right partition = all good. you need to READ the rom thread to know what is the right partition.
and what rom am I selecting?
- you need to READ about the flavors of roms. there are a bunch. take one and try it. if it doesn't work, find another.
Again, I presume I can just put Android on the SD card without a lot of pain and anguish,
- yes, this is true
so still wondering what's a good, stable, fully-functional installation that'll run the GoPayment software and let me swipe credit cards through the phone
- beats me. but why not just try something? sdcard roms cannot in anyway hurt your phone.
now go read. and read. and read. and then experiment. good luck.
here is the best idiot proof way to get android on your phone. it is a winmo rom that has android already built in so you wont have to figure out what is what. its so easy even a cave man can do it.
Well, as usual, the secret to getting the right answer is asking the right question. And the trick to asking the right question is knowing most of the answer....
I didn't........
What I'd LIKE to do is have some current, fully functional version of Android available so I can process credit cards through my HD2 using a swiper. Over time, I may attempt to migrate other things to Android - like contacts and such. But initially, I'm just concerned about the CC processing.
So, as I understand what I want to do, putting Android on the SD card will work, and I just need to figure out which one of the umpteen versions is a good one. I'd like a home page that looks at least somewhat like my current Windows page. I"d like the buttons to continue to work as they currently do (as much as possible)....
I went out and started looking at the various SD Android versions here and selected the nexushd2-gingerbread v2.8 one because of a reply in a previous note asking for a "good" Android......
Installed it, and it works fine, although I"m not particularly fond of the home page. Put the GoPayment application on, plugged in the swiper, and ran a charge.... Appears to work fine, so it solves my primary problem...
Now, since I've figured out I'd prefer to use an SD installation, and have one that works, is there a "better" one that I should try? One that looks and feels more like the Windows Mobile 6.5 I'm used to? Or, is there one that has a different look and feel, but some functionality that makes it superior to the others?
This ROM I'm about to recommend dates back to last November...
However, I have tried every SD ROM since that time, used them for either a few hours/days/weeks, and still always returned to this one. It is just flawless, albeit Android 2.2.
Just download it, throw the 'Android' folder into the SD Card, and run the two files (CLRCAD.exe which appears to do nothing, but does enable the sound, and then Haret.exe)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847631&highlight=black+blue
If you decide to move off WinMob, then NANDs are good, but personally I just have a WinMob program which runs on boot and then executes those two files)
Enjoy!
dkperez said:
Now, since I've figured out I'd prefer to use an SD installation, and have one that works, is there a "better" one that I should try? One that looks and feels more like the Windows Mobile 6.5 I'm used to? Or, is there one that has a different look and feel, but some functionality that makes it superior to the others?
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do you like sense base builds or would you prefer 1 that doesn't have sense like cm7 or a miui ROM?
AmeriCanAndroid seems to be a favorite for a lot of people and is updated rather often but i personally like RafDroid HD found here. if you want to take a look at other android builds for the htc hd2 found here on xda check out this webpage. it will also give you some info about each ROM like the base, build, when it was updated & if it has sense or not. when you find one you want just click it & it will link you back to the page found on XDA.
Am I correct that "Sense" is the user interface used on the Windows Mobile HD2? If so, yes, I like it, but probably because I"m used to it. I'd have to try some different versions with different UIs to see what's most comfortable.
I'm currently running the nexushd2-gingerbread v2.8 one I downloaded yesterday. The UI is enough different that it's taking a little getting used to.
I'll have to give the others you mentioned a try, and go look at the web page that shows the different builds. I"m amazed at how many there are.
Just for fun I downloaded the AmeriCanAndroid 08/1/11 version and put it on the SD card..... Tried to run clrcad.exe and got the "CLRCAD annot be opened" error. Tried haret and got the same error. Both say "Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found..."
So, am I missing something simple or is there a problem with this build? I found a couple topics in here about problems with clrcad but they seemed to wander aimlessly without any resolution...
I've now looked through a couple DOZEN topics over the last year with complaints of exactly the problem I'm seeing with clrcad and haret... I don't see a resolution in ANY of them......
Yesterday, copied the files onto the phone for the nexus gingerbread Android, ran clrcad and haret and was up and running.......
Now, I've tried three different builds, including reinstalling the nexus one, and NONE of them will run. I get the same error for clrcad and haret every time.
Shutting down the phone didn't do anything.
I figure there's got to be a simple, obvious answer sitting here but I'm not finding it.
sense for windows mobile & sense for android are two different things. i personally dont know of any android rom or app thats availible in the market that will give you a windows mobile look or feel. i would find a rom that you want and then try & find a video on youtube that matches it so you can see what its like before you go through all the steps to flash it.
did you unzip AmeriCanAndroid or did you leave it in a zip file? i have since moved to nand builds so im going from memory which is starting to fail me in my old age but i think it needs to be unzipped using something like 7-zip. i think you just put the android folder on the root of your sd card. there is a video in the thread that shows you how to do the install. you can find that here.
so you tried to re-install something that worked for you yesterday but now you cant install it again? how long did you wait because with some builds it can take as long as 10-15 mins to install everything correctly. could you give me the steps you took step by step to try to install AmeriCanAndroid? i think thats the only way i would be able to help.
Yesterday I downloaded the Android 7z file. Unzipped it on the PC and let it create an android folder with all the files. Plugged in the phone and copied the android folder to the root of the SD card on the phone. Ran clrcad and haret on the phone and IT WORKED PERFECTLY.........
Today, just to try one of the builds recommended in here I downloaded a different android. did EXACTLY the same thing - unzipped with a 7z unzip, copied it to an android folder in the root of the phone, ran clrcad and got the error. Ran haret and got the same error........
Cleaned off the android folder on the phone, rebooted, tried a soft reset, etc.
Copied the nexus android build from the PC to the phone - EXACTLY AS I DID YESTERDAY WHEN IT WORKED. Ran clrcad and got the error......
I don't know what's going on with the phone or the Android builds or what, but there are a LOT of entries here and elsewhere on the web about people having exactly this problem. And so far I haven't seen the answer that makes this problem go away......
My recollection is that I had EXACTLY the same problem about 6 months ago. Installed an earlier version of Android and after the first time I rebooted the phone I could never get Android to run again. Just got the same clrcad and haret errors...
So, SOMEBODY, what's causing this and how do I get rid of it WITHOUT having to do some hard reset the destroys everything on the phone?
Back up any data on you sd card you need (I.e. pics, vids, music, whatever you feel important.) Download the Panasonic sd formatter and format your sd card. Copy over the android folder that is in the 7zip that you have unzipped. You should be able to boot ok from there.
Sent from my AmeriCan NANDroid HD2 r727 magldr
Formatted from the PC.
Installed the formatter on the PC. Formatted the SD card. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. Copied the Android folder (the identical folder I copied yesterday) to the SD card, and STILL get exactly the same error from clrcad.....
Is this something that happens a lot? 'Cause so far, the two times I've had Android on this phone this has happened. And there are a LOT of topics out there with exactly this problem, and a lot of unsuccessful "do this" that don't appear to work. Does ANYBODY had a real fix for this? It worked perfectly 24 hours ago, now it doesn't. My BIG concern is that if Android is flaky and unreliable on the SD card I can't use this thing to do credit card processing if it's going to randomly fail and not be bootable.
dkperez said:
Yesterday I downloaded the Android 7z file. Unzipped it on the PC and let it create an android folder with all the files. Plugged in the phone and copied the android folder to the root of the SD card on the phone. Ran clrcad and haret on the phone and IT WORKED PERFECTLY.........
Today, just to try one of the builds recommended in here I downloaded a different android. did EXACTLY the same thing - unzipped with a 7z unzip, copied it to an android folder in the root of the phone, ran clrcad and got the error. Ran haret and got the same error........
Cleaned off the android folder on the phone, rebooted, tried a soft reset, etc.
So, SOMEBODY, what's causing this and how do I get rid of it WITHOUT having to do some hard reset the destroys everything on the phone?
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your suppose to copy the unzipped android folder to the root of your sd card and not your phone. i think thats why your getting an error.
example: download rom and unzip using 7-zip. take the "Android" folder not AmeriCanAndroid from within that file and drag_drop or copy_paste to the root of your sd card. then using a file manager from within winmo go to the android folder & run clrcad and then haret. it should run fine. you can also use a program called Rundroid that automats some of the work. its a great app that will allow you to dual boot android but i think you might find it useful as well, you can find it here. RunDroid will allow you to run several android builds from your sd, not just 1.
fwiw, I can't (won't) say anything bad about any custom ROM offered on this board. My own favorite (to use) is a personal choice, which doesn't make it superior to any other - though it may be. It's just what I'm used to, what works for me and what I'm satisfied with.
Doesn't matter if you use a stock HD2 WinMo setup, or a custom WinMo ROM on your HD2. An Android SD build won't interfere with it. And so... (personally) I use AmericanAndroid (ACA). It IS used by a majority of folks for good reason. - BUT - I'm trying my best to be careful and clear with YOU that it may not be the best solution for you or anyone else in particular. We don't play favorites on this site for good reason! For me though... it is an extremely easy ROM to implement.
So you're having a bit of trouble with clrcad & haret... No Problemo.
Google is your friend... find and install under WinMo the 'exceller bootloader'. You'll boot WinMo... and then run Exceller. It will shut down WinMo and run clrcad & haret.
Make sure you've properly installed ACA on your SD card first. No need to partition your SD card. Make sure you're clear with the instructions on the first page and be sure to edit the startup.txt file (before installation) to change the LCD pixel density from 167 (default) to 240... unless you have eagle eyes or like tiny icons & text.
This is your simplest solution, and... get to know it a bit before you swap it for something that might (possibly) not be better. There's a reason a majority of users have chosen to use this Android build.
I'd wish you good luck, but luck has nothing to do with these things. Have fun with it! -Rob
Yes, EVERYTHING was copied to the Android folder OF THE SD CARD......
I have no problem installing yet another piece of software to (hopefully) get the necessary clrcad and haret files to run, but THIS WORKED TWO DAYS AGO. Without a bootloader or anything else. It worked.....
And yes, Google is quite effective. It showed me dozens of topics in forums where people complained of EXACTLY the problem I'm having. What it DIDN'T show me was a fix that didn't involve reformatting the SD card, REPLACING the SD card, doing a hard reset on the phone, and (this one I haven't seen before) installing a boot loader to hopefully get around the issue... BTW: all the above with the exception of the boot loader were tried by people with no success.
FWIW: I"m not criticizing any of the Android builds in here. I'm sure they're largely excellent, with slightly different flavors. And they represent a huge amount of work, of which I'm cognizant and appreciative.
I presume the problem is with Windows Mobile, NOT the Android builds, but it would be comforting to have somebody provide a solution to why it works when installed, and doesn't work after a reboot. Did all those other people that had the same problem do what I did six months ago and just give up on Android as being more work than it was worth? This isn't an isolated problem, there are dozens (and probably hundreds) of instances of people not being able to get Android to boot.
Anyhow, I"ll go find an exceller bootloader and try that. Hopefully, the thing is controllable so if things still fail I can get back to Windows...
I spoke too soon....... It's early here (having started this again at 04:00), and maybe my brain just isn't working yet, or it could VERY possibly be that I'm just too stupid to be allowed to mess with this whole thing, but I eventually found a copy of EBL2.1a._PlusUbuntu.CAB and downloaded it to the PC.
Then I went and found instructions on installing a cab file on the HD2. According to them I just COPY the cab file from the folder on the pc to My Documents on the SD card of the phone, then disconnect the phone from the PC, navigate to the folder, and click on the cab file.......
OK, sounds simple enough....... Did so.
Got a popup on the phone that said it was "Installing ..." At the bottom I got "The program is from an unknown publisher... Do you want to continue?"
So, I clicked YES...... Again, fairly idiot-proof........
And got "Installation of EBL2.1a._PlusUbuntu.CAB was unsuccessful."
Nothing else.... Just the message on a blank screen...
I"ll leave out the amount of screaming and swearing I"m doing at this point.....

How to install Android on my Sd for My HTC HD2

To anyone of knowledge I have a HTC HD2 I have been trying to install Android from on here from many diiferent links etc.. and everytime I installit to mycomputer then unzip and install on my SD i run the Clcrd then Haret then my phone either shows a penguine or htc logo I let it sit for over 2 to 4 hurs everytime i try to install it on my phone and it just sits there. is it something Im not doing are there steps Im missing or things I need to installl along with the android program i choose I am super frusrtated can someone please help me get android up and running .. Thanks
mallfox said:
To anyone of knowledge I have a HTC HD2 I have been trying to install Android from on here from many diiferent links etc.. and everytime I installit to mycomputer then unzip and install on my SD i run the Clcrd then Haret then my phone either shows a penguine or htc logo I let it sit for over 2 to 4 hurs everytime i try to install it on my phone and it just sits there. is it something Im not doing are there steps Im missing or things I need to installl along with the android program i choose I am super frusrtated can someone please help me get android up and running .. Thanks
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you should try looking in SD DEVELOPMENT lol,but to be honest,why would u want to install it on ur sd card when u can have nand lol,if u have it on your sd card,everytime you reboot your phone,it'll go back to windows mobile,stay well away from sd card,none of that **** copying intrid & zimage to the root of your sd card lol and haret to sort the sound out,go with nand,you won't regret it
I agree with Ty5982. Nand builds are much faster booting and reliable compare to SD. Any reason why you want SD build?
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To anyone of knowledge I have a HTC HD2 I have been trying to install Android from on here from many diiferent links etc.. and everytime I installit to mycomputer then unzip and install on my SD i run the Clcrd then Haret then my phone either shows a penguine or htc logo I let it sit for over 2 to 4 hurs everytime i try to install it on my phone and it just sits there. is it something Im not doing are there steps Im missing or things I need to installl along with the android program i choose I am super frusrtated can someone please help me get android up and running .. Thanks
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Agreed with other two posters, NAND is much better. As for your issue, I think it may be radio related, upgrade to HTCs latest official stock ROM 3.14
There's nothing wrong with SD builds. They're great for trying out Android without voiding your warranty, or to be able to dual boot Windows Mobile and Android, or to multi-boot NAND Android and different SD builds thru MAGLDR.
Just follow the instructions in the thread where you downloaded the build from, and all should be well.
Don't rename the folder that all the files such as HaRET and CLRCAD are in.
Go into that folder, open the startup.txt file in a text editing program, and check to see if it has a line that says Rel_path=
After Rel_path= it should say the name of the folder all your Android files reside in. If it's a different name than the folder name, re-name the folder to match the rel_path line, so if it says Rel_path=Droid69, then rename the folder to Droid69, and not droid69 as it is upper/lower case sensitive.
If you still can't get that build to run, try another I guess.
huggs said:
There's nothing wrong with SD builds. They're great for trying out Android without voiding your warranty, or to be able to dual boot Windows Mobile and Android, or to multi-boot NAND Android and different SD builds thru MAGLDR.
Just follow the instructions in the thread where you downloaded the build from, and all should be well.
Don't rename the folder that all the files such as HaRET and CLRCAD are in.
Go into that folder, open the startup.txt file in a text editing program, and check to see if it has a line that says Rel_path=
After Rel_path= it should say the name of the folder all your Android files reside in. If it's a different name than the folder name, re-name the folder to match the rel_path line, so if it says Rel_path=Droid69, then rename the folder to Droid69, and not droid69 as it is upper/lower case sensitive.
If you still can't get that build to run, try another I guess.
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the hd2 was built so it could manage without a warranty.............so let the beast come out of the phone and go nand,no 2 ways about it
NAND and SD is even better, check my sig
a Im also In Toledo is there any way I can get u to help me do this correctly i will inbox my # to u
Yeah i cld probly help ya out, pm me
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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There's nothing wrong with SD builds. They're great for trying out Android without voiding your warranty,
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Dude, if you're worried about warranty you are on the wrong site
Also, even if it does void your warranty, Its easy to get your device back to stock. Its not as if you need to open your device and rip the warranty stickers to get Android on nand lol.
No, I'm clearly not worried about my warranty, I was simply pointing out that that is one of the advantages of SD builds. Some people are worried about their warranties, or afraid they might brick their phone flashing a nand rom, and the sd builds are a safe alternative for risk averse or less experienced members.
I didn't say sd builds are the only or best way to go, I just said theres nothing wrong with them. Additionally, I don't think this is the wrong site for those who are worried about their warranties, there's still a wealth of information on this site for those who don't want to void their warranties.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Which Radio do you have? I had similiar problems to you but changing radio resolved them all, the first boot of any SD build should not take more than 20min, more means you're stuck. But again, NAND Roms are totally better then SD - faster, more stable, better battery usage etc. And Android wins with WinMo 6.5 in every challange so I would consider flashing a NAND ROM if I were you. Hyperdroid for the very beginning - definitely the best ROM available.
mallfox said:
To anyone of knowledge I have a HTC HD2 I have been trying to install Android from on here from many diiferent links etc.. and everytime I installit to mycomputer then unzip and install on my SD i run the Clcrd then Haret then my phone either shows a penguine or htc logo I let it sit for over 2 to 4 hurs everytime i try to install it on my phone and it just sits there. is it something Im not doing are there steps Im missing or things I need to installl along with the android program i choose I am super frusrtated can someone please help me get android up and running .. Thanks
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I think you should use one of latest ROM below and notice with some instruction on this topic, everything will ok:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010498
HELP ME!
Okay I don't know if I'm posting on the right thread or not but I need help. I want to install the IceCreamSandwich/jellyBean rom on my HD2 SD card as well, its my only option since my usb port is broken. I already had gingerbread installed but I want to upgrade. I formatted my SD card (don't ask me why) by mistake. So whenever I cut my phone on it goes to the bootloader menu and somehow I navigate myself back to gingerbread. I'm a "noob" so I have little to no idea what I'm doing. Is installing this after all I've done even still possible? I need help please and thank you!

Htc hd2 noob!

Hi all. I feel such a pain for this because to the people who know what they are doing its probably as easy as pie. But I simply don't have a clue do here goes nothing lol...
So I bought a used htc hd2. And I dont like the Windows OS. I Want to change it to android and Thought it would be easy I have tryed watching endless videos and searching for "how to" guides but the things I am doing just wont work. I would really be grateful if somebody could give me help :fingers-crossed:
Please fire away with questions and I will try answer the best I can.
Thank you for reading even if you cant help
From what I know you need to get hspl 2.08 and then flash magldr and then clockwork mod recovery and Then android
rocking out with my android powered ics sense-ation XE B-)
Thanks for the reply, I Have already tryed to download the HSPL and fell at the first hurdle... I think I am right that I need the HSPL before I flash anything? but when I downloaded the HSPL4 put the phone into mode were there is the red green blue and white screen (sorry dont know the correct term for it) and at the bottom I seen in a video where it says "serial" it is supposed to change to "usb" when connected to my computer? Well this didnt happen for me... SOOO, Im LOST!!
There are some windows mobile builds with built in Android. I would look out for them. It would make things a lot easier till your able to get an idea of whats going on. There is a site called http://www.cellphonerepair.net/ The one in VA when I called a few years ago said they could root my phone and install Android on it for $50. There is also a guy on facebook that can do it but charges a arm and a leg. I guess if your really pressed and want it really bad you could always go that route. I would watch the video's though on youtube. In fact watch them a couple times before trying to do anything. Here's a good nand how to while this one might be better if you want a sd build. There are also how to guide's available on ebay for purchase that range from just a dollar or two all the way to about $20. I think having a look at this would be your best bet. There is also a section for "easy android" that may shed some light on some of your questions you may run into. Maybe you might find looking at the youtube video's and reading a little more informative and then feel a little more confident in giving it another go. I know I had to do it that way and I already had a lot of experience from rooting and installing android on the touch pro 2.
Hi, I wouldnt really mind paying for it to be done properly but Im from the UK not US so I dont think that link would be much use. Thanks anyway.
Ok. I have just successfully flashed HSPL4 onto my device. And I am ready for the next stage. I have read this is the MAGLDR. How do I go about getting this onto my device?
Jcarney90 said:
Ok. I have just successfully flashed HSPL4 onto my device.
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Just a note to point out that hspl4 can install 2.08.0000 2.08.hspl 2.10.0000 2.10.hspl 3.03.0000 and 3.03.hspl, so simply "flashing hspl4" is a bit of an open statemnt with no facts.
My point is that magldr will ONLY work if you chose 2.08.hspl, anything else and magldr wont start.
Hi again, I need some more help if anyone can understand my nooby efforts of explaining what I am up to Gettin tired of the same screen now and beginning to want to through the phone off the wall. I have getting to what I think from watchin endless amounts of videos the end of the process. But I am lost on how to get the actual android rom onto the phone. Currently this is were I am up to...
a black screen which reads
aMAGLDR V1.13
Build: Feb 1 2011 03:45:07
by cotulla 2011
Boot menu:
1. Boot WPH
2. Boot AD SD
3. Boot AD NAND
4. UDB MassStg
5.USB Flasher
6.USB TTY
7.AD Hardreset
8.AD Recovery
9.Tetris
10.Services
11.Reset
12.PowerDown
This is were I am up to I have tryed to download android roms but dont think I am going the right way about storing them on my computer so they can be put onto the phone? I might be totaly wrong. PLEASEE HELLPP!
have you flashed cwm(clockwork, cwm, cwr, recovery - its called many things)
cos you cant flash teh rom from magldr itself.
so, assuming you havent, , first pick a rom, , for example typhoon. It requires a 150meg partition, , it says so in post 1 or 2, , all roms will tell you this, its important. Dont just think 'oh ill set it to 400meg and then all roms will fit', because you lose any unused space.
SO, from teh magldr screen, choose 'usb flasher', , , , get and run the nand toolkit, , on teh left chooser 150, in cache set to 5, then click magldr repartition.. This will install cwm AND set up teh partitions.
Reboot
in magldr choose 8 - ad recovery
this will start cwm
(put your rom.zip onto the sd card, anywhere, , if you have a card reader use that, if you dont, in cwm choose mounts - mount sd card - dont use teh magldr mass storage option cos it doesnt work)
then, in cwm choose install zip from sd card - choose zip - browse to teh zip file,
done.
When putting the Android ROM of your choice on your SD card it should be in a zip file and look something kind of like this:
H:\typhoonROM.zip it shouldn't be in a folder like H:\hd2roms\typhoonROM.zip
This is the default location when I plug in my SD card to my computer but yours could be E:\, G:\, J:\ etc..
I dont know if this is just a load of rubbish but I downloaded this... is it the right thing?
NexusHD2.ICS.CM9.HWA.V2.4.zip - ZIP archive, unpacked size 188,993,659 bytes
Jcarney90 said:
I dont know if this is just a load of rubbish but I downloaded this... is it the right thing?
NexusHD2.ICS.CM9.HWA.V2.4.zip - ZIP archive, unpacked size 188,993,659 bytes
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Yep (it shouldn't be unzipped by the way). Now just follow this guide from installing CWM onwards and you should be good to go, assuming you have done everything to this point correctly (HSPL2.08, Radio 2.xx.50.xx, MAGLDR). Note that you will have to adjust the step where it says to flash the correct partition size to the one required for your ROM of choice. The easiest way is probably to use the HD2 Toolkit rather than flashing one of the ones provided, but if you want to you can download one of the CWMs at the bottom of the guide I linked and edit the flash.cfg.
Hi, Thanks for the reply, I have had a look at the guide you posted and it looks better than some of the videos I have been watching on youtube but I dont think I have done the radio bit I have forgot anyway I can tell or anyway I can start over again if I have missed it out?
Jcarney90 said:
Hi, Thanks for the reply, I have had a look at the guide you posted and it looks better than some of the videos I have been watching on youtube but I dont think I have done the radio bit I have forgot anyway I can tell or anyway I can start over again if I have missed it out?
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Also I have winRar on my computer and that is how the android file has been un zipped how do I stop winRar from un zipping files when I download then?
Thanks.
Jcarney90 said:
Also I have winRar on my computer and that is how the android file has been un zipped how do I stop winRar from un zipping files when I download then?
Thanks.
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it only unzips them if you double click them, , ,dont double click them, download the zip and move/copy it to sd card, dont click it.
Does that mean I will have to download the file again? :S
Jcarney90 said:
Does that mean I will have to download the file again? :S
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I personally use 7Zip instead (it's easier and it's free) so I don't quite know, but in 7Zip you don't need to re-compress the contents or anything. That guide is indeed very good and detailed, and to check if you have the right radio, just reboot the device. In the bottom right of the screen (or maybe bottom left, you'll be able to tell when you see it) there's some text. The line next to the R is your radio version. It should be 2.xx.50.xx for you to proceed. If not, then you need to change it.
Jcarney90 said:
Does that mean I will have to download the file again? :S
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no because even if you did unzip it, the original zip will still be there and intact wherever you downloaded it to. (unless you chose 'open' instead of 'save' when you clicked the download link, which would be an incredibly stupid thing to do, you have no idea what a file is, and your AV software stands a much better chance of catching baddies when you save them rather than open them directly from the web.)
Nigeldg said:
I personally use 7Zip instead (it's easier and it's free) so I don't quite know, but in 7Zip you don't need to re-compress the contents or anything. That guide is indeed very good and detailed, and to check if you have the right radio, just reboot the device. In the bottom right of the screen (or maybe bottom left, you'll be able to tell when you see it) there's some text. The line next to the R is your radio version. It should be 2.xx.50.xx for you to proceed. If not, then you need to change it.
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When I reboot it goes straight to the aMAGLDR menu... :S and there isint anything in the bottom cornors
Ok android is now onto my phone but when I turn on it doesnt go to the menu it goes onto a HTC screen then followed by a black screen with android in blue/white moving writing... but this is as far as it goes :| whats happend now!!

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