So tomorrow I have a brand new HTC HD2 from T-MOUSA arivving brand new. Of course the first thing I wanna do is root it, after I figure out which rom to choose. Before I do that are there some things I should do first right out the box?
1. Using TMO? (if not - unlock)
2. Flash to custom firmware.
3. ... of course, install Android SD and forget about WM
Realalist said:
So tomorrow I have a brand new HTC HD2 from T-MOUSA arivving brand new. Of course the first thing I wanna do is root it, after I figure out which rom to choose. Before I do that are there some things I should do first right out the box?
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You did not post back here so I was wondering what did you do with your HD2 when you got it.
oleggl said:
1. Using TMO? (if not - unlock)
2. Flash to custom firmware.
3. ... of course, install Android SD and forget about WM
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Custom firmware is custom but it is still Windows Mobile (WM). So if you flash a custom ROM you still have WM but just a way more smooth WM ROM.
Flash it with mgldr then clockwork mod then android nand flash. I like tween typhoon rom
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Sorry everyone I totally forgot about this thread. Well when I got the phone the SPL or the radio didn't match the prerequisites it needed to match for the rom I wanted (HD2 CoreDroid DHD V1.6). After 36 hours of reading and researching I figured out I needed to flash a stock rom in order to get the prerequisites I needed. After finding the stock rom, on TMOUS website, I installed in it installed the new radio and spl, the same ones I needed. So I followed the guide and installed HardSPL and then MAGLDR then flashed it with HD2 CoreDroid DHD V1.6 and it worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this rom for the HD2.
Realalist said:
Sorry everyone I totally forgot about this thread. Well when I got the phone the SPL or the radio didn't match the prerequisites it needed to match for the rom I wanted (HD2 CoreDroid DHD V1.6). After 36 hours of reading and researching I figured out I needed to flash a stock rom in order to get the prerequisites I needed. After finding the stock rom, on TMOUS website, I installed in it installed the new radio and spl, the same ones I needed. So I followed the guide and installed HardSPL and then MAGLDR then flashed it with HD2 CoreDroid DHD V1.6 and it worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this rom for the HD2.
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can I just say its about time that someone spent some time reading and figured things out without asking loadsa questions, great job mate, and great choice of rom
Demon_man said:
can I just say its about time that someone spent some time reading and figured things out without asking loadsa questions, great job mate, and great choice of rom
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Nice ROM choice there! Your HD2 is going to surprise you a lot more than the newer devices and their surface-appealing specs.
Demon_man said:
can I just say its about time that someone spent some time reading and figured things out without asking loadsa questions, great job mate, and great choice of rom
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Thanks. I figured out a pretty complex root by just doing my research. I won't be caught dead being called a noob. lol
Neurotica said:
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Nice ROM choice there! Your HD2 is going to surprise you a lot more than the newer devices and their surface-appealing specs.
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It already has surprised me it left the stock rom in the dust a million times over.
I'm still in shock that the community has made this HD2 such a killer phone and the manufacturer Has notjumped on theband wagon. I love my phone again thanks to xda
Realalist said:
It already has surprised me it left the stock rom in the dust a million times over.
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Well, I got my new htc hd2 yesterday, i just dl the newest hspl and radio and then magldr
Im very surprised by that to but I'm so glad that we have a community to do it ourselves.
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Hey all...
I've read the Noob thread on how to flash your first ROM. I ran the Elegancia Rom but it was too much/too busy for me. However, I must say it was quick in response.
By reading the thread I was able to return my phone back the the factory shipped ROM.
My question is, I would like to try Froyo 2.1. Do I need to have a custom ROM in order to try it?
If so, any suggestion on what works best. I was thinking about trying the Energy Rom next.
I'm a noon to just got mine yesterday running energy and look amazing and froyo run smooth
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LNelson67 said:
Hey all...
I've read the Noob thread on how to flash your first ROM. I ran the Elegancia Rom but it was too much/too busy for me. However, I must say it was quick in response.
By reading the thread I was able to return my phone back the the factory shipped ROM.
My question is, I would like to try Froyo 2.1. Do I need to have a custom ROM in order to try it?
If so, any suggestion on what works best. I was thinking about trying the Energy Rom next.
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Android works on Stock, but yes, some Custom ROM's have been known to work better with Froyo. Also, upgrading your radio may help, such as 2.12.50.02_2.
Hey use this setup and you will be very happy
ChuckyRom
Radio 2.12
ShubCraft 1.5
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is HSPL needed to run android in hd2?
Do you think this is the right thread for 'question'?
Normally HSPL is needed because you need to flash the radio rom suitable to run android.
as long u using 3rd party rom u need it..
I don't believe it is "needed" to simply run Android. Now if you want it as your daily OS, I would strongly suggest it. You will be able to flash the recommended Radio / ROM combination so that you get the most functional build possible.
Without the right radio or ROM, you will have some unwelcome bugs.
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dirn1111 said:
Do you think this is the right thread for 'question'?
Normally HSPL is needed because you need to flash the radio rom suitable to run android.
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oops i'm sorry if i made mistake
do u have a recommendation which android suitable for original official hd2 rom?
harky said:
as long u using 3rd party rom u need it..
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since the day i bought hd2 until now it never been hspl yet in other word it still original official hd2 rom, here the descriptions:
os: 5.2.21869
manila: 2.5.19211619.0
rom: 1.66.707.1
radio: 2.07.51.22_2
protocol: 15.32.50.07u
I have stock T-Mobile US HD2 and I have not put HSPL or anything... it's even GSM locked to the carrier...
I managed to get FroyoStone series to work just fine; mccm build FRG33 and FRG 83 build as well... besides that I did try some builds like shubcraft or whatever the name is and it did not want to work due to screen freezes - so I just went back to mccm 1.5
sorry double post
jelliottz said:
I don't believe it is "needed" to simply run Android. Now if you want it as your daily OS, I would strongly suggest it. You will be able to flash the recommended Radio / ROM combination so that you get the most functional build possible.
Without the right radio or ROM, you will have some unwelcome bugs.
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i dont wanna use it as my daily i just wanna catch the experience using it, the games, the apps and environments
would you be kind to let me know which version of android and rom r u using?
eenbox said:
I have stock T-Mobile US HD2 and I have not put HSPL or anything... it's even GSM locked to the carrier...
I managed to get FroyoStone series to work just fine; mccm build FRG33 and FRG 83 build as well... besides that I did try some builds like shubcraft or whatever the name is and it did not want to work due to screen freezes - so I just went back to mccm 1.5
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really??wow thats sounds interesting to me
would u be kind to give the link to download the instruction and apps?
maverick_endit81 said:
i dont wanna use it as my daily i just wanna catch the experience using it, the games, the apps and environments
would you be kind to let me know which version of android and rom r u using?
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I use Chuck Droid ROM as my WinMo base. Radio 2.10.50.26. I switch between 2 Android chefs: MdeeJay and Bangsters. I use them both for daily use.
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anyway our advice is already stated there..
u want to install or not is depend on u..
any brick on ur phone will be responsible by urself..
You can run Android on a stock phone, but just be ready for any of the various annoyances with doing so, most common is audio issues like robot voice during calls. I tried it on stock Tmous HD2 for a while before finally loading up custom roms.
You might get lucky and not have the issues.
jelliottz said:
I use Chuck Droid ROM as my WinMo base. Radio 2.10.50.26. I switch between 2 Android chefs: MdeeJay and Bangsters. I use them both for daily use.
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thank for the info i will give it a try
harky said:
anyway our advice is already stated there..
u want to install or not is depend on u..
any brick on ur phone will be responsible by urself..
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sure it is..barely our own responsibility
daemonfly said:
You can run Android on a stock phone, but just be ready for any of the various annoyances with doing so, most common is audio issues like robot voice during calls. I tried it on stock Tmous HD2 for a while before finally loading up custom roms.
You might get lucky and not have the issues.
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lucky for the t-mob users..and me the universal hd2 user
I need a simple upgrade from the original HD2 Android 2.2 to a stable 2.3.x version.
Can anyone suggest one? (This is not a "which is the best ROM" request.)
I just want one that is the simplest and working out of the box to flash from the original MGLDR 2.2 Android on a TMOUS HD2. I'm flashing for an older friend for whom I installed the original some time ago, and he asked me to help him get Gingerbread, and I'm a little 'out of the loop' on the HD2 Android developments and particulars, so a simple flash is best. Is there a simple CWM flashable version for TMOUS that doesn't need to manually mess with partition prep, etc.?
Stability is more important than bleeding edge in this case, so any 2.3.x build is fine.
Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
donalgodon said:
I need a simple upgrade from the original HD2 Android 2.2 to a stable 2.3.x version.
Can anyone suggest one? (This is not a "which is the best ROM" request.)
I just want one that is the simplest and working out of the box to flash from the original MGLDR 2.2 Android on a TMOUS HD2. I'm flashing for an older friend for whom I installed the original some time ago, and he asked me to help him get Gingerbread, and I'm a little 'out of the loop' on the HD2 Android developments and particulars, so a simple flash is best. Is there a simple CWM flashable version for TMOUS that doesn't need to manually mess with partition prep, etc.?
Stability is more important than bleeding edge in this case, so any 2.3.x build is fine.
Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
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If you're looking for a sense rom, I'd suggest going with one of the dhd roms (You'll have to use usb flasher to get the partition on), otherwise the simplest would be either:
This -> NexusHD2
This -> Typhoon CM7
or This -> HyperDroid CM7
These three roms need less system space than sense roms, so if you don't mind having a lot of empty space in your system partition, all you need to do is flash the zip using cwr.
My personal recommendation is the Typhoon Rom (2nd rom), it's very stable and up to date. Also, you can use either Titanium Backup/MyBackup apps to backup the phone's current apps.
I would recommend HyperDroidCM7v3.1. It's android 2.3.5 for both cwm and magldr. When I found it I stopped searching, and I am never gonna try anything else! (well, maybe. But you know what I mean hehe )
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se1988 said:
I would recommend HyperDroidCM7v3.1. It's android 2.3.5 for both cwm and magldr. When I found it I stopped searching, and I am never gonna try anything else! (well, maybe. But you know what I mean hehe )
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Does it require manual partition setup?
donalgodon said:
Does it require manual partition setup?
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Only if you need apps2sd...
Use gParted, its no hassle
Thanks very much for your help, guys.
All finished. Everything running great.
Thanks too, i´m learning.
donalgodon said:
Thanks very much for your help, guys.
All finished. Everything running great.
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_Mephisto_ said:
Thanks too, i´m learning.
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Can anyone help me i have a htc hd 2 and its converted over to androied .Is there any new roms that i can change from ver 2.2.1 is there something new???
Yes there are plenty of Gingerbread ROMs (2.3.3 and 2.3.4) for the HD2. Go have a look in the HD2 Android NAND Development forum.
thanks for info.is that better then what i have 2.2.1??
Try tytung 3.2a. It's a really good one.
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Jose 3071 said:
thanks for info.is that better then what i have 2.2.1??
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Yes you are using a Froyo ROM, Gingerbread has several advantages over Froyo, one being a better keyboard. Also there is a lot of apps that do not run on Froyo but do on Gingerbread.
hi if i have androied on my phone htc hd2 can i just down load a new rom and install it?
You need to be reading around in the HD2 Android forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=743
Yes, all you need to do is download and install another ROM. There are instructions for installation in whatever ROM you choose to install. There are a lot to choose from.
whats the best one?
Jose 3071 said:
whats the best one?
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Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Neopolitan, Spumoni?
Really, you can't ask that kind of question around here and expect a serious reply. Try Tytung, that was previously recommended to you. Or Hyperdroid, or AmeriCan Android.
Try any or all of them.
hey sorry im new to this dont know the steps to take like i said its an hdc hd2 and i have android on it im happy whit what i have i just wanted to know if the only thing i have to down load is the new rom and install?
Here. I'll pick for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209474
Read the WHOLE first post. There are installation instructions included in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275119
one of the best sense 3.5 roms at the moment - take a look
Ok you guys since I'm selling my HTC sensation (not enough Aosp support).. I will be purchasing an hd2 for a backup phone until I get my sgs2.. my question is..
Since the hd2 that I'm purchasing is already rooted, how can I tell if its Nand or SD? .. and how can I unroot then reroot it? Links will help greatly also!!.. thanks in advance!
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flaheat88 said:
Ok you guys since I'm selling my HTC sensation (not enough Aosp support).. I will be purchasing an hd2 for a backup phone until I get my sgs2.. my question is..
Since the hd2 that I'm purchasing is already rooted, how can I tell if its Nand or SD? .. and how can I unroot then reroot it? Links will help greatly also!!.. thanks in advance!
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Task29 clears everything meaning there wont be a rom on your phone then you go on from there, magldr 1.13 etc there are guides within the forum that will get you through it like this for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
EDIT: oh and if its an sd build windows is still there, so basically you wont see android until you boot it from your sd
well for naw i see that i will never sell the hd2 ..........he can do everything
best phone on earth !
LaneyEFC said:
Task29 clears everything meaning there wont be a rom on your phone then you go on from there, magldr 1.13 etc there are guides within the forum that will get you through it like this for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
EDIT: oh and if its an sd build windows is still there, so basically you wont see android until you boot it from your sd
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Thanks Bro.. really helpful info there.. helped me a ton.. what's the best from for the hd2 currently that you could recommend that is stable and battery efficient??
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Cant really recommend roms as what might be best for me might not be for you, so id just read around HERE and see what you might like test a few and if you install them correct you wont have a problem with half of them, some are still in beta so not stable for every day use, look at these 3, these have been up long so most possible the most stable Rom 1 Rom 2 Rom 3 Enjoy...