hi guys i looking to try android but have a couple of questions is the new nand just a way of running without a sd card and there are so many builds to choose from need little help on which one i after the camara and camcorder working also everything else is they a build that is now fully working also if i dont like it is it poss just to do task 29 and flash winmo back on thanks for help
ps what cook keeps his/her roms uptodate most i use duttys winmo roms so looking for somethung like that close to stock with all updates and just needed apps thanks
also does nand remove winmo or just run along side it like sd card way thanks
also sorry to ask how do i hard reset andriod
dude ffs stop double and tipple posting, YOU HAVE A EDIT BUTTON!
Also all your questions are ALREADY answered! Stop been lazy and use search and learn.
PS. On a side note, just noticed your location, Im also from HULL!, small world
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Hi guys, sorry for asking such a noob question but I am new to this and it is my first post so would you guys please answer my question? What's cook room or flash rom and why would anyone want to mod the rom or mess with it? please kindly answer it.
xdo0p3yx said:
Hi guys, sorry for asking such a noob question but I am new to this and it is my first post so would you guys please answer my question? What's cook room or flash rom and why would anyone want to mod the rom or mess with it? please kindly answer it.
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To have the latest and greatest, or one that fits your needs better then what your service provider thinks your needs are.
xdo0p3yx said:
Hi guys, sorry for asking such a noob question but I am new to this and it is my first post so would you guys please answer my question? What's cook room or flash rom and why would anyone want to mod the rom or mess with it? please kindly answer it.
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No worries man, welcome to the community Chances are however you may end up with a few 'Just search!!' answers but I understand there is almost too much info to understand out there but do check out the sticky threads at the top of the HD2 rom development forum as there is a wealth of detail there.
In answer to your question: 'why would anyone want to mod the rom or mess with it? please kindly answer it.'
There are many reasons for doing this, I assume that you come from the 'HTC probably know whats best for their phone as they made it' point of view, this is not always the case.
Let's take a real simple example: There is a limited ammount of space in internal memory and the more you can get the better and some of this space is taken up by pre-installed applications and images that you may never use and some of these can't be removed simply by deleting.
This is where 'cooking' roms comes in: In order to remove those apps you have to create a new OS image (rom) without them in (this is cooking, which is generally performed by experienced people who will publish their roms in the roms forum) and then to be able to get that on your device you need to 'flash' the cooked rom (OS image) onto your device (think of flashing as installing the OS like you would windows from CD on a PC) , and viola you have a new rom on your phone which leaves you more space in internal memory to use for yourself.
There are obviously far more complex reasons for cooking roms (speed improvements, fixes, mods and changes to the UI) but in order to keep this short and simple I've used the above example. If you want to know more check the noob tutorials in the rom forum.
Be careful however, and ensure you read all the information you can search for / find in there as there are some potential pitfalls if you don't do it properly.
Thanks prime! I got it now :]
Im not new to flashing but im new to Android and im wondering if its something for me.
My general use of my phone is fun and good looking style. Games and apps are mostly what i use my phone for.
Seen the Desire in work and im also wondering if these HD2 android ROM's are just as fast and smooth as on the Desire?
Ps. Sorry for asking something that might have allready been answered but this forum is so huge its almost impossible to find the right answer
I already changed to Android for one.
It's pretty stable and almost everything works, with some minor bugs here and there..
I suggest you simpy try it by downloading one of the ROMS in the Android section (preferably the HD-series, MDJ v4.3 is a good start)and trying it for some time..
You haven't got anything to loose, as it's as simple as copying over the contents of the choosen ROM's RAR file to your SD card, then tapping clrcad.exe and then haret.exe.
When you reboot you have your phone back in it's original state.
Sounds both very easy and great.
Thanks for the reply.
Hey. I have some questions..
Im new in all of this an so pls forgive me if i ask something stupid
// I have an HD2 with 512MB Flash Memory / 576MB RAM
Im looking for an Android OS which runs stable, with good performance and if possible enough apps .. the battery life is not interesting for me.
So i hope, theres something out that fits my wishes
it would be nice if you could also link me the thread (or a video) where is exactly explained how to install the new os ( and of course a link where i can download the rom, if its not in the thread where it is explained how )
thank you
Here's a guide to installing Android on your HD2...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
Other than that, just take your time and have a look through the NAND ROM section. Just open some that sound interesting to you from the titles and read the 1st post to see if it's what you want (Froyo or Gingerbread? Sense or no Sense?).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=928
I've not seen a ROM thread yet where the dev doesn't list what's working and what's not working, so you should be able to weigh it up yourself.
I only suggest you do this because there's no way I can tell you a good ROM. It's all subjective, and you're better knowing what options you have anyway, rather than me just giving you a link to the one I use and saying it's the best there is!
Good luck mate. If you get stuck on anything, read, read, read. If you really can't find help then you've found a very rare situation, so go ahead and ask.
Have fun
Thank you, that will help me for sure, but i have an other question.
What means "Sense or no Sense" ?
Do you know the HTC interface, HTC Sense? It's on the HD2 running WM by default, but also on Android HTC devices such as the Desire, Desire HD and Desire Z (to name but a few).
If you've never seen it it's worth a look. I personally don't use it as I prefer something more configurable, but a lot of people really rate it.
Here's a link to the Desire running Sense...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfSxWNOG8DQ
Hello,
I use a clean Android 2.3.2 and it works like a charm. 720p recording does not work, but it should be fixed in future. You can contact me via MSN or ICQ.. In german
Or you go to www.mobiletopia.de and you can read my Tutorial for flashing Android (http://mobiletopia.de/viewtopic.php?f=371&t=8275) if it is easier in german.
Im not exactly sure what it is, but i think that i like it.. so thank you very much .. I will give a try to the threads you posted above.
You're welcome mate. Good luck
You may also want to try one of the NAND builds, they replace Windows Mobile on your phone. I set up NexusHD2-Froyo V1.9b NAND for my girlfriend and she's reported no problems. It's been a few weeks now.
It runs very fast and stable.
Before you can install a NAND ROM, you will first need to install the MAGLDR. But it's all quite easy.
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Im not exactly sure what it is, but i think that i like it.. so thank you very much .. I will give a try to the threads you posted above.
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It's Android for the NAND of you HD2. That means that it will be installed in you phone memory.
An other option ist to install Android on your SD card and Windows Mobile is still on your device and you have to start Android from within Windows Mobile.
I think NAND is the better option, after you startet Android the first time you will never change back
P.S. i used a clean Android from the NAND-section fro Leo and it just works.
Basically I want to run WinMo and Android on my tmouse HD2. What I need to know is how to install the android, everything I need with installing it and what is the best/stable android for the hd2 right now. I know how to flash custom roms but I am completely new to the android thing and want to try it out, so can someone plzzzz help??
Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945427
and if you want to keep WinMo, then look at HD2 Android SD Development section of HD2 android forum.
If you've got US version, then you may especially look at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957652
I'm not sure if his ROMs are also for TMOUS HD2, but I find the most stable ROMs by Rafdroid.
Thnx man apreciate it!
Try searching for AmeriCanAndroid. Or just go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11417869
It's a work in progress, but its a very nice build.
It's really not that difficult to do. But give the team there a break: Do read the FAQ before asking noob questions. They are pulling their hair out over users who want to be spoon fed without learning.
hey guys i just pickd up a tmobile hd2 htc phone and it currently has windows 6.5 radio version 2.10.50.26 ROM 2.13.531.1, o, looking to get one of the 2 roms for my hd2 but i dont know where to start, i have looked thru many of theese threads for the past week and have really not much knowledge on it, i like the android because of the apps and i will be usign it heavily for music and facebook i hate the windws fb apps. so i have downloaded NexusHD2-Gingerbread_V3.2a_SD_(Android-2.3.7).7z already but i dont really know where to go from there, i have a 16 gb SD card i want to use as i have seen for the dual boot, im just needed advice on how to install this and have it working without any issues, i have read many many problems with people using these ROMS but looking for the best possible one. hope this helps to explain what im looking for and trying to do, help is much appreciated thx to whomever can help
ok i updated my windows mobile 6.5 rom to the current one 3.14 or something of the nature, no replies ?????!?!?!?!
You sure you want android sd ?
I would recommend android nand, better battery life, it's faster etc.
(if you need help, check my sign, if that doesn't help, PM me)
can you suggest what files i need and i could do the nand, i am so confused by all this sROM slang i have some knowledge on phones but this is sooo new to me and want android ick of limited features of WM 6.5 please let me know if you have a cell send me your number or inbox it to me maye we can text the info its much faster for me