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HD2 Image Backup

I want to install and play around with the Android ROMs that are available for HD2. I was wondering if there is a way I can make an image of my ROM as it is right now, and later on flash it back if I don't like the Android ROM on my HD2.

Save time and read the 1st and 2nd sticky posts on this page. Everything you need to know is all there. Also, I know rules are a b*tch, also explained there, make sure you follow them and avoid any incoming angry posts about not using the "search" function. To answer your question, Android runs off the memory card so windows is shut down prior to booting android, they're isolated for the most part. Hope that helps.
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I know that Android runs off the SD card, but that was not my question. They recommend that a very light version of WM be installed prior to running Android and I can understand why. However, if I install the light version of WM I will loose whatever I currently have. That is why I am wondering if there a way I can create an image backup of my current ROM.

Are you running a stock rom? There's a sticky in the tmousa rom section with links to all the stock roms. It's easier to just grab a copy, you'll just need to back up your data.

Yes... I am runing a stock ROM. Any good backup apps to recomand that can backup my programs, settings and data?

datzent83 said:
Yes... I am runing a stock ROM. Any good backup apps to recomand that can backup my programs, settings and data?
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Just use Microsoft my phone
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I didn't change my WM ROM, it's shut down by haret. So unless you're having specific problems like that awful robovoice then you shouldn't worry about changing your rom. As for backup, I use SPB or Sprite backup, the latter my preference.
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I use SPB...works the best IMO. I've actually had to use it a few times after changing the zimage...it seems to kill my sense every time I load a new zimage.

I get that bad robot voice, what to doo you recommend I switch to? I have a stock Rom right now with the latest radio.
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Use 2.12.50.02.2 radio..
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fi3ry_icy said:
Use 2.12.50.02.2 radio..
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Thanks I will give it a shot
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fernyherrera said:
Thanks I will give it a shot
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I flashed my HD2 to the radio suggested but I still get that high pitched Robot Voice..Maybe a custom ROM is required?

[Q] stock rom

can u run android without flashing a rom? i did and work fine....but want o make sure it wont harm my phone...

running andriod
That is what I would like to know, how did you get android to work on your hd2.
Please I would really like to do that to my hd2

montalvo said:
can u run android without flashing a rom? i did and work fine....but want o make sure it wont harm my phone...
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you are fine.
triniwarren said:
That is what I would like to know, how did you get android to work on your hd2.
Please I would really like to do that to my hd2
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please read the stickies in the android section.

The only thing you would have to go your SD card all the time cause its not android friendly..you would have to go thru the process overtime you restart it phone..but u could do that ..its working for me...
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There is only one thing required; and that is to have minimal radio 2.08.50!

[Q] HTC HD2 Android

Hi
Iv'e been searching a lot of all the ways to run android on my HTC HD2. And I think it's a bit messy with all the ways to do this.
When I tried to make this work I hade about 10 internet tabs open to download and read how to make this work. Yet still no success
Iv'e also tried installed it with flashing rom, running haret etc. but not gettin it to work. Iv'e installed froyos version of android.
Can someone please make a step by step list with all alternatives and programs I need to make this work.
Thanks and hope someone want to help me

A BIG THANKS TO YA'LL FOR THE GOOD WORK..AFTER ONE WEEK OF STRUGGLE NOW I HAVE ANDROID ON MY HD2!!!
P.S. for the guy above just get into the forum and start to read and learn..
From london where the phone is essential when u are stuck in the tube or train..
THANK U!!!!

Yeah reading does wonders! Read Read Read.
but i see where you're coming from.
Have you flashed HSPL? Radio?

yes i have flashed the rom and the radio....trust me guys, i have been reading...when im going to get something to work im sitting for several days trying :/

Do u have a T-Mobile hd2 or EU hd2
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I have EU HD2

I have EU HD2

Here's a run down on what you need to do...
Flash 2.08.HSPL
Flash 2.15.50.14 radio
Flash MAGLDR
Flash CWM
Flash your ROM.
What do you need help doing?
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What version Android are you planning on flashing?

Its all in here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
it helped me ...
thats if you go the sd card route which is the simplest i would say
Good luck

I planned flashing to froyos version if that's what you mean !? I also want to choose which OS I want to load when I start my phone.

doesnt the rom that you want specifiy the steps required?

Check out my signature. I have some instructions in my signature that might help. Also you might want to check out CoreDroid here. I find that it´s stable and fast, with some nice eye candy.
partyfreak69 said:
Hi
Iv'e been searching a lot of all the ways to run android on my HTC HD2. And I think it's a bit messy with all the ways to do this.
When I tried to make this work I hade about 10 internet tabs open to download and read how to make this work. Yet still no success
Iv'e also tried installed it with flashing rom, running haret etc. but not gettin it to work. Iv'e installed froyos version of android.
Can someone please make a step by step list with all alternatives and programs I need to make this work.
Thanks and hope someone want to help me
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I'm planning flash froyos version of Android if that's what you mean?!

i'm gonna try coredroid...i find it interesting thanks to all of you who where willing to help me!

partyfreak69 said:
i'm gonna try coredroid...i find it interesting thanks to all of you who where willing to help me!
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Good choice! If you need help, let me know..

does windows mobile 6.5 disappear when I install coredroid?? I would like to have both OS..

Then you need to boot android from SD. Go to the android SD sub forum
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yes but can I have both wm and coredroid installed? I did a flash but then wm was gone.

[Q] Restore to factory WM stock after Andriod installed

Too many things are not working. And the phone is super slow.
How do I restore a HD2 with android installed back to Windows Mobile stock version? Can you please point me to Wiki, I am looking but I cannot find it.
Thanks,

Download your stock ROM and flash it via SD card - this way, everything will be back to factory status.
Just check the stickies in the WinMo thread, you´ll quickly find what you need.

If this is done will HTC know it has been using Android NAND? So could a phone be sent for repair if this is done?

jim.od2001 said:
If this is done will HTC know it has been using Android NAND? So could a phone be sent for repair if this is done?
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Yes... you can send it back to HTC is you flash it as above with WM from sd card.
Good luck

baboog said:
Too many things are not working. And the phone is super slow.
How do I restore a HD2 with android installed back to Windows Mobile stock version? Can you please point me to Wiki, I am looking but I cannot find it.
Thanks,
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Well first of all which Android rom did you use?
Did you try others?
Did you read the roms thread for tweaks/fixes?
Some roms can make your device run faster and better then Windows Mobile, You have obviously not tried variosu roms and just gave up after 5 minutes.
You should take your time and try some of the lighter Android roms like NexusHD2 or maybe a CM7 based rom. What you ahve probably tried is a full on DHD sense rom which (at first) will be laggy until OS has had time to settle down and also a few reboots.
I have been using Android since I had my HD1 and more or less since day1 on my HD2, Ive used many roms (thats teh fun part) and have not had a problem overall of slow or too many things not working, It all depends on the rom you use and if you tweak/fix or not.

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HTC HD2 Miui 1.7.8
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[Q] -HD2 doesn't boot anymore - need help!!!

Hi guys!
I bought my HD2 a view month ago with android already installed (v. 2.3.6).
Everything worked very smoothly.
BUT two days ago I restarted my phone and since then it "sticks" at the HD2 boot screen and won't boot into the OS.
Any ideas what it could be and how to fix this?
thanks,
mrspyda

Do you have magldr or can you get into recovery by holding the home button?

magldr v. 1.13 installed. volume down + start button works

mrspyda said:
magldr v. 1.13 installed. volume down + start button works
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then install a new ROM, there are a lot of options here (follow a guide at the top of this forum)

i've got the same problem..
but i just flashed another rom.
but after two or three days the same problem again..

nphaibk said:
then install a new ROM, there are a lot of options here (follow a guide at the top of this forum)
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worked! thanks!

I have triet everyting..
I have quiete a lot experience with Android roms.
Every rom gets stuck at the boot animation.

roboto177 said:
I have triet everyting..
I have quiete a lot experience with Android roms.
Every rom gets stuck at the boot animation.
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Have you done task29 wipe and started from scratch? I am not that experienced with nand but there is a very helpful person Nigeldg that is always helping people on these threads
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Aah, thank you i forgot about the task 29. I Will try it.
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wis1152 said:
Have you done task29 wipe and started from scratch? I am not that experienced with nand but there is a very helpful person Nigeldg that is always helping people on these threads
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TY for the add
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Aah, thank you i forgot about the task 29. I Will try it.
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If the task29 doesn't work, make sure you're using the correct CWM partition size, even ones which are too big can cause problems sometimes. Sticking to the one recommended tends to be the best idea, it takes literally 3 minutes to flash a new partition size anyway. If you have bad blocks you may want to have a slightly higher size, but other than that sticking to the recommended size is best.

first task29, then flash radio, MAG or CLK, new ROM