Hello all! After seeing my vibrant mod'd a buddy wants me to mod his hd2. I've researched alot in these forums and can't really decifer what way to go or what rom to choose.
I am leaning towards an sd installation. It seems easily reversable just in case something goes wrong and im not trying to brick a phone here. The vibrant is probly the easiest phone to mod and impossible to brick.
I know opinions vary and im not trying to create a pissing match here. im going for speed. Speed and reliability more than anything. So that once I boot the custom rom on to his device there wont be any glitches that pulling the battery wont fix. Thanks for your responses. *** no a holes please either, just some positive input and pros and cons of the different types of installations.
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welcome to HD2
I know coming to mod a new phone can be kind of a pain even if you're a pro on another, I had the same thing rooting, S-Off, flashing a ROM, and changing PRL to get a Dinc on Cricket (I'm on GSM...) so I know how ti goes.
Android on HD2 is different from any other phone. actually flashing to NAND is safer than any other phone because it is basically impossible to brick, here's why:
When you flash HSPL (hard SPL that is a modified bootloader with security off so you can flash custom ROMs and radios) you then flash another bootloader on top of it, called MAGLDR. This new bootloader allows you to flash WP7 to NAND, run Android off SD, or flash Android to NAND, it also has CWM support when flashed into it.
If anything ever goes wrong you can always load back into HSPL and just flash a stock WM ROM over MAGLDR and you're good, so it's an awesome fail safe.
My current set-up is WP7 on NAND and a very good, stable, awesome, fast CM7 ROM on SD, you can choose which you want to boot into when you turn it on.
I haven't used this tutorial but it looks simple and very easy to understand
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944288
If you JUST want Android I'd suggest going NAND with this ROM, it's a pretty awesome gingerbread ROM with some CM7 mods and other awesome features. Fast, stable, working everything, and the chef is really great with updates and support.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=918899
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The only real way to brick this phone is to flash the wrong radio. To be on the safe side, do not flash any radio below 2.07.50.
The best radios I have found for Android are 2.12.50, 2.14.50, and 2.15.50, (the 2.15.50 being the best)
The best radio for WP7 seems to be 2.12.50.
Check the radio thread in HD2 WM development for the radio list and how to flash.
Orangeskid's 100% correct. The HD2 is probably one of the hardest phones to brick and there's no real point just going for SD because you're afraid to brick it as you won't.
Just make sure if its a TMo phone that you don't flash a .51 radio. That'll kill it.
Just flash 2.08.HSPL then a 2.15.50.14 radio. After that all you need to do is flash MAGLDR then Clockwork. I recommend a CM7 as they are definetly the fastest ROMs out there.
It's actually so much easier than a native Android device like a G2 *cough*.
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Thanks guys! I think ill try the nand way of things. At first glance it looks so damn intimidating, theres so many steps!
A few questions:
Does whatever radio i decide to flash conflict with any certain roms?(i was looking at the link you provided and thats probly what im going to use but it didnt say anything anywhere about radios)
And Is a custom kernel reccomended... Is it that much better than stock? (on the vibrant it makes a huge deal thats why im asking)
Overclocking: is it essential to overclock these devices and if so is the program on these phones setcpu? Or antother one? And is it ok to set on boot?
LOL! One last Q for now: After everythings said and done and installed is it ok to hit reboot from the power menu or would the user have to shut down and then power back on?
**all these questions are reffering to NAND**
No the radio doesn't. Just use the 2.15.50.14 one and you'll be fine. All the suitable kernels are built in to the Rom so you don't really have to worry about that. SetCPU is choice but I don't think there's any need but if you want the extra speed you can. Set on boot works too AFAIK. oh and yeah reboot will work properly. It's recommended to shut down and start again though.
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none of the radios above 2.12.50 seem to have any conflicts as far as I can tell.
Overclocking is pointless IMO, if your ROM doesn't work smooth as hell on 998mhz then the ROM is fubar and you should get another one. No sense putting your hardware at risk.
All kernels are "custom" since there is no official Android on HD2 build, I would just stay with whichever kernel comes in the ROM, the chefs here generally know what they are doing as far as which kernel to use. Tytung's kernel seems to be the best at the moment IMO for NAND.
One more question guys... thanks for all the info and guidance. Im in the usa and useing the tmobile hd2 am wondering if all the roms or more specspecifically the rom you gave me the link too work for that phone? Thanks again.
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davemw2 said:
One more question guys... thanks for all the info and guidance. Im in the usa and useing the tmobile hd2 am wondering if all the roms or more specspecifically the rom you gave me the link too work for that phone? Thanks again.
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everything works on all HD2s except you can flash a .51 radio on the euro version. This is obsolete since you won't be flashing anything below 2.12.50 anyways (or there's no reason for you to). Also some WM6.5 roms may be euro only.
So any Android ROM you see in the NAND or SD dev you can flash to any HD2 and be fine, and actually you have the advantage here. You see, the TMOUSA HD2 has 1gb ROM instead of the 512 in the Euro, so this means you can flash the Desire HD roms on NAND without having to squash everything and go thru a lot of ext parition drama, unless you still want to.
short answer is this: Flash whatever Android ROM you want, you're good to go.
edit: also note some ROMs have a tmo version and euro version, these are just optimized with APNs and set up to work with the network better, if you get a choice go with tmo, if not then that's fine too.
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everything works on all HD2s except you can flash a .51 radio on the euro version. This is obsolete since you won't be flashing anything below 2.12.50 anyways (or there's no reason for you to). Also some WM6.5 roms may be euro only.
So any Android ROM you see in the NAND or SD dev you can flash to any HD2 and be fine, and actually you have the advantage here. You see, the TMOUSA HD2 has 1gb ROM instead of the 512 in the Euro, so this means you can flash the Desire HD roms on NAND without having to squash everything and go thru a lot of ext parition drama, unless you still want to.
short answer is this: Flash whatever Android ROM you want, you're good to go.
edit: also note some ROMs have a tmo version and euro version, these are just optimized with APNs and set up to work with the network better, if you get a choice go with tmo, if not then that's fine too.
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thanks for useful info.....i am really in love wid HD2
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I'll be buying a MT3G in less than a week. I've been doing a ton of research before I have a $200 paper weight. I'm going to do the use FlashRec.apk and install Amon RA's recovery image. Then install Cyanogen's latest ROM. I like this recovery image for the APPS2SD feature. My question is as follows. I've read that changing the Radio and SPL isn't really necessary before installing a new ROM on MT3G. The video on theunlockr.com shows him changing them. I'm not uncomfortable doing it, but what is the advantages/disadvantages to changing it? (I read in another post here that someone bricked their device doing this.)
Thanks for all the info and work this site is great.
Don't bother.
Changing the standard radio or SPL from the MyTouch 3G isn't really necessary...unless you're planning to port a HERO ROM build to your device.
Otherwise, you're in good shape. The One-Click Root Method works out wonderfully. It's good to hear that you've done a fair bit of research on the topic. Btw, Amon_RA's image is fantastic. Far superior to Cyanogen's current build version.
Thanks
Thanks for the help. I'll be getting my new phone on Wednesday. Is there something different about Hero ROM's that I should be forewarned about if I decide to switch ROM's in the future?
I'm running a Hero rom with the stock SPL and radio with no issues. This is on a mt3g.
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Thanks for the help. I'll be getting my new phone on Wednesday. Is there something different about Hero ROM's that I should be forewarned about if I decide to switch ROM's in the future?
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Might run a bit slow on the 32b,and bluetooth isn't fully working yet.
Clinton
32B motherboard.
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Might run a bit slow on the 32b,and bluetooth isn't fully working yet.
Clinton
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I am yet to have any problems with Bluetooth. I use my headset often.
And to the other guy, I find that hard to believe that you have the standard, "out of the box" radio and SPL - yet somehow managed to find and flash a HERO port that is compatible.
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I am yet to have any problems with Bluetooth. I use my headset often.
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Interesting, you have full bluetooth on a Hero ROM? It's a known issue that bluetooth is not fully functioning on any Hero build, the kernel does not allow it. When the kernel is open source it will just be a matter of time.
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Must have New Radio and SPL for Hero
Necessary to have different Radio and SPL for Hero ROM's as stated by Reignzone? It's to my understanding though, that Hero ROM's on MT3G have considerable lag? Is this myth or fact? OR Dependent on the ROM?
Dont need to change anything.i have the stock spl and running evil hero 2.7x.great rom,no lag with 96mb linux-swap.by the way i have a mt3g. Spl ooo6. Good luck.
Hi, I have been using some SD android builds but they always end with the Sleep of Death after a couple of days and I am really tired of it, a nand android rom would solve this right?
Right now I have:
1024Leo - Winmo 6.5
Manila: 2.5.20121412.2
Rom: 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
Radio: 2.10.50.26
I have been reading and this is what I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
My radio is ok because is 2.**.50.** so no need to change right?
I need to flash HSPL3
I need to Install MAGDLR 1.11
I need a 1024Leo nand android rom - can you list me the best ones out there please? I have been reading and since my phone is not compatible with most of the roms I am kinda afraid of ruin it.
Am I missing anything else? I would't like to brick my phone lol.
Thanks for your help!
When I flashed a nand rom on my friends hd2 it didn't stop the sleep thing during a call. He couldn't make calls out at all cause his phone would go to sleep. And rhw only way to wake it up was to call him and hang up. So that he would have a missed call.
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caguirr4 said:
When I flashed a nand rom on my friends hd2 it didn't stop the sleep thing during a call. He couldn't make calls out at all cause his phone would go to sleep. And rhw only way to wake it up was to call him and hang up. So that he would have a missed call.
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Damn!.. so Android = SoD?
It must be a way to avoid it right?
Your phone is compatible with all the roms. The only thing to be careful of is the radio. Don't flash a .51 radio. In my sig is a link, use the noobs guide and everything will be fine. Once you have hspl installed, the only way to kill your phone is with the radio as mentioned above, so don't worry too much.
and no, the sod is none existant.
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As MattOG said Don't flash a .51 radio!! There are a few roms made for TMoUS but all roms will work just fine. READ READ READ if your not sure. There are plenty of guides on the forums. Once you flash your first rom, I bet you'll become a flashing junkie and start flashing all of these awesome roms these great devs have made!!! In time, you will see!
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As MattOG said Don't flash a .51 radio!! There are a few roms made for TMoUS but all roms will work just fine. READ READ READ if your not sure. There are plenty of guides on the forums. Once you flash your first rom, I bet you'll become a flashing junkie and start flashing all of these awesome roms these great devs have made!!! In time, you will see!
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Haha thanks! Right now I installed HSPL3 and I am about to install MAGDLR 1.11, I am downloading this android rom to install later: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913597
Everything should go fine right?
As long as you read, and follow the guide. TBH, you've gotta try hard to brick your device these days.
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Hiya guys well to the point I have a hd2 in my possession and I think the usb port is broke some how so i can't install anything that requires a pc.... I was informed I might b able 2 install a custum windows rom is this possible and any suggestions for possible roms any help appreciated
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Yes you can flash custom ROMs via SD card but you still have to have HSPL flashed to your HD2 to be able to flash a custom ROM via SD card. Unfortunately you can only flash HSPL via USB and not SD card, so you can only flash stock ROMs on your HD2 unless you get the USB fixed. Sorry friend.
Thank you very much for the help at least I know now and I'm not gonna be wasting anymore time looking for solutions tink an unsolvable problem lol thanks again
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You haven't said whether its a regular hd2 or a tmous. (Tmous has red and green end and send, regular all white)
If it's a regular, then a goldcard will let you use any stock rom, opening the options a little, if its a tmous, then goldcard is of no benefit and you can disregard this post.
Its a regular hd2 mate plain white buttons ....is there anything u can recommend as in basically I realise I'm never gonna have android inbed here but is any modded or custom rom possible I'm not gettin my hopes up tho
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Not cooked roms but with a goldcard you can flash any stock rom meaning non branded (if the phone is branded) plus there are tons of tweaks and mods for winmo, go look up cookies home tab, you wont regret it! and as for android you can run it from SD card, no hspl required, , a very popular way.
Thanks for the tip gonna go look it up now
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If you have the time and patience to tweak it you can get an android build running from SD almost as smoothly as a nand build, keep WM and have the best of both.
If you install HSPL, is that considered as rooting your phone once you install android?
No, HSPL only turns off your device's security so that you can flash any ROM.
As per Android, you need to root it yourself. [But why? 99.9% of the ROMs are already pre-rooted].
hardspl just unlocks the bootloader of htc hd2 !!
great work by bepe and cotulla there !! !!
after installing hspl, the bootloader is open and magldr and clk can be installed which act as custom bootloader so as to install and run any custom os or rom !!
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Any android ROM you flash from xda is going to be rooted already.
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The answer has been said above, but root is a user on the OS - just a FYI.
Root HD2
I wonder if wilfred888 was meaning that if you install HSPL they will be able to use cracked apps? Just a thought.
i have a htc hd2 with a android gingerbreed nand rom that i downloaded from here works perfectly amazing phone even today but however my device is not rooted it is very annoying how do i root the gingerbreed build on my phone ive tried super onclick no joy and a few other apps but still nothing i dont want to rebooted another rom as this one is great but i need it rooted any advice on what programme i could use would be appreciated thanks guys you rock
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i have a htc hd2 with a android gingerbreed nand rom that i downloaded from here works perfectly amazing phone even today but however my device is not rooted it is very annoying how do i root the gingerbreed build on my phone ive tried super onclick no joy and a few other apps but still nothing i dont want to rebooted another rom as this one is great but i need it rooted any advice on what programme i could use would be appreciated thanks guys you rock
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As far as I know all GB ROMs come rooted. Just flash a different and more modern ROM and you'll be fine.
No the SPL hard or not does not give you root accesd. The spl is what allows you to flash custom roms on your phone. As an above poster stated almost all if not all newer roms come pre rooted so you'd be fine.
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No the SPL hard or not does not give you root accesd. The spl is what allows you to flash custom roms on your phone. As an above poster stated almost all if not all newer roms come pre rooted so you'd be fine.
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Try not to open old threads when trying to get your 10 posts, you may be providing useful advice but the fact is that it's not really directed towards anyone. At least you're doing the right thing and helping people rather than just spamming though, so I haven't reported you.
I Want to run this ROM http://en.miui.com/a-52.html from MIUI's official site this is a ROM for the HD2 but it does not specify if it can run on the T-Mobile branded HD2 and i really want to flash it to my HD2 Tmous, but i do not want a brick can anyone tell me if this ROM is safe to flash i already have android on the HD2 tmous but i just want to get this build on there.
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I Want to run this ROM http://en.miui.com/a-52.html from MIUI's official site this is a ROM for the HD2 but it does not specify if it can run on the T-Mobile branded HD2 and i really want to flash it to my HD2 Tmous, but i do not want a brick can anyone tell me if this ROM is safe to flash i already have android on the HD2 tmous but i just want to get this build on there.
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ANY Android ROM can be flashed onto a TMOUS phone. The only thing you have to be worried about is radios (and as a result Stock ROMs). As long as you have a radio above 2.08.50 you shouldn't brick a TMOUS.
all the android roms treat the regular and tmous the same, , only difference is the rom size. (there are a few large roms that need a tmous to flash, but not many)
The danger you have heard about regarding the tmous vs regular, can only come about if you flash a bad radio (either on its own or as part of a non tmous windows mobile ((not wp7)) stock rom.
SO, you already have a compatible radio (all tmous radios are compatible with android/magldr/clk), so all you have to do is never flash a non tmous stock rom, which there is very very rarely a need to do anyway, , most people here have managed to avoid flashing a winmo rom for the past two years.
samsamuel said:
all the android roms treat the regular and tmous the same, , only difference is the rom size. (there are a few large roms that need a tmous to flash, but not many)
The danger you have heard about regarding the tmous vs regular, can only come about if you flash a bad radio (either on its own or as part of a non tmous windows mobile ((not wp7)) stock rom.
SO, you already have a compatible radio (all tmous radios are compatible with android/magldr/clk), so all you have to do is never flash a non tmous stock rom, which there is very very rarely a need to do anyway, , most people here have managed to avoid flashing a winmo rom for the past two years.
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Awesome!!!! Thank you guys and also does a task 29 cause me to have to reinstall hspl and maglr and clockwork all over again or can i task 29 and flash the ROM by turning on the phone going into maglr and flashing in clockwork
Trust me, don't bother Task29ing. If any guide you read states it as a necessary first step, you should probably ignore it.
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Trust me, don't bother Task29ing. If any guide you read states it as a necessary first step, you should probably ignore it.
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The only reason I asked about it was my HD2 is having an issue with ROM flashes it seems to only boot Nexus HD2 gingerbread now for some reason I don't know may be a lost issue now don't know i haven't flashed anything for some time now well lets see what happens without task 29
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The only reason I asked about it was my HD2 is having an issue with ROM flashes it seems to only boot Nexus HD2 gingerbread now for some reason I don't know may be a lost issue now don't know i haven't flashed anything for some time now well lets see what happens without task 29
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It's probably because of the insufficient partitions sizes. As long as you repartition, you shouldn't worry.
I formated partitions like you said by looking around the forum and i figured it all out yay thanks everyone for all your help this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044830 is amazing thanks all of you again thank youuu
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I formated partitions like you said by looking around the forum and i figured it all out yay thanks everyone for all your help this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044830 is amazing thanks all of you again thank youuu
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which ROM have you installed?
I am having the same problems with a TMOUS. Rom installations most of the times don't go well...
I'm not able to boot into the rom after installation. Now I managed (after many tries) to boot into touchWizMod 1.0
But it's far from stable. Any suggestion?
I used to do task29 + radio (2.15 radio for TMOUS) all the times, but now i'm just repartitioning the cwm with hd2 toolkit. could this be a problem?
PS radio downloaded from here: http://www.rhiffsta.ch/LEO_Radio/list.html
bad news: it seemed that it was working fine, but after rebooting to insert the SIM it booted but had no signal no network...nothing!!!
rebooted again---> now i'm stuck at the margld GO GO GO
EDIT after some minutes without the battery, it is booting again, but it freezes after inserting the pin to unlock the sim.
what kind of problem this could be?