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[Q] How to port/cook an Android ROM for HD2 (chefs please help)

Hello
I'm looking for some hints about the subject: how anyone can take a shipped, let me say, HTC Desire rom and let it work on HD2.
I'm not talking about doing heavy tweaks, modifications and so on... just to take a stock Android ROM and have it working on HD2.
I asked to some chefs and received some hints but It's not enough.
I don't want to think that this is a "secret" and I think would be great if some chef would share his experience/step-by-step instruction on how to do this.
As I said before, I think we could start just with simple porting of a stock htc desire ROM, just to understand all the steps. I think that further steps on how to customize and tweaks will be explored later and anyone could experiment itself.. but we need a basic starting point.
Some step by step instruction will be great like:
1) Download shipped rom from here .........
2) unrar it in linux folder
3) copy this folder, rename the other one, dowload this file, copy this...
4) execute shell command XXXXX
5) copy on your sd card
6) boot...
of course I know it's not so easy, but is just an exaple on what I ask here. I think there are a lot of other perople looking for this.
Thanks to any chef/dev that would to explain to our noobs how to get the "magic"
p.s.
I ask the moderators to keep, if possible, this thread in the Dev forum... this because we need help from devs here and in the Q&A forum it will be never noticed.

I came across this the other day that maybe of use:
http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/showthread.php?481-Howto-Make-your-own-Android-Build-for-the-HD2

Tallon said:
I came across this the other day that maybe of use:
http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/showthread.php?481-Howto-Make-your-own-Android-Build-for-the-HD2
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Yes, I was pointed to that thread too. If you look at the end there are some questions I did. The problem is that is based on MIUI... That is already a custom ROM.
I think the better way to understand the process (not just do it) is to have hints on how to port a standard/stock HTC DESIRE rom.

rafpigna said:
Yes, I was pointed to that thread too. If you look at the end there are some questions I did. The problem is that is based on MIUI... That is already a custom ROM.
I think the better way to understand the process (not just do it) is to have hints on how to port a standard/stock HTC DESIRE rom.
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Ideally the same way. In theory it should work...I never tried because sense builds (especially hd ones) are very laggy

domineus said:
Ideally the same way. In theory it should work...I never tried because sense builds (especially hd ones) are very laggy
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Hello, I was just replying on the other thread to thanks you for the answers
I will try to follow your guide to port a stock desire rom (strange that are laggy for you... for me they fly...)
Anyway it's still something not clear about the donor files... If it's ok to take them from an already HD2 working rom or not.. but I will ask on your thread, avoid to make confusion

no one tip from the devs?
I'm start thinking that instructions on rom cooking for hd2 is like a secret

I've asked this many times, but as you said, no one seems to want to share this "secret"...

the_scotsman said:
I've asked this many times, but as you said, no one seems to want to share this "secret"...
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go to the link...
it pretty much puts how to port and even where to get the files for a working miui/cm 6 build on hd2
literally it can't get that much easier...

domineus said:
go to the link...
it pretty much puts how to port and even where to get the files for a working miui/cm 6 build on hd2
literally it can't get that much easier...
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I think you are the only one that shared your findings.. Hope others will do.
Anyway I'm trying just know your guide.. I'll let you know.

good thread and wish everyone to share your cooking knowledge here.
its good for the XDA community.
i am a newbie to android system and trying to cook my own rom too.
pls ask/share your question here, lets make it easier to cook/modify android for everyone.
of course this cannot success without chefs support.

hi there, i m newbie too want so bad to change my hd2 winmo to androis cos winmo is really suck!!! thanks a million to chefs in advance!
most appreciated if there is step by step info

ahuh said:
hi there, i m newbie too want so bad to change my hd2 winmo to androis cos winmo is really suck!!! thanks a million to chefs in advance!
most appreciated if there is step by step info
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you can start with one of the hunderd rom that chefs already cooked. This thread is just to ask help with cooking a rom, you have not to wait.. you already can use android daily on your phone.

I have had success building with this guide but cannot get it to work with cedesmith's new initrd.gz. Does anyone have done tips on how to build with the new initrd.gz?
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tyween said:
I have had success building with this guide but cannot get it to work with cedesmith's new initrd.gz. Does anyone have done tips on how to build with the new initrd.gz?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
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Did you cook a MIUI rom or a Sense rom or a stock android rom?
For the cedesmith's initrd.gz I was thinking the same thing.. maybe we have to ask directly to him.

wow, both tyween, and rafpigna, started from this, to now:
Rafroid
Typhoon
best roms on xda. Really nice work guys!
But still, no one shares the "secret" I have tried several things myself, but it didnt work. Would really appreciate if someone could share how to port a rom to the hd2.

Yeah would be great if tyween and rafpigna let us know how they managed it, what guides/reference they started of on or if they have any tips for us etc

I totally agree, I would definitly cook my own rom if I knew how to...

HTC HERO USERS : India

hi guys,
i wanted to start a new thread for htc hero users in india.
basically so guys like me can get xda advise on hero for india.....
hope u guys post along...
thanks....

Nice to see this post!
What rom are you on? Tegro 2.4 here and loving it.

hi
hi....
this might sound funny but im still on htc provided 2.1 update, would love to upgrade but......
not very sure where and how to begin.. this site has got people doing some very cool stuff but still out of my understanding.
any help would work wonders
thanks buddy......

Use BTDAG's noob guide to rooting in the development section. it is well written and he usually helps anyone in need.

wileykat said:
Use BTDAG's noob guide to rooting in the development section. it is well written and he usually helps anyone in need.
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thanks dude
ill have a look and post back....
thanks a lot anyway....
cheers

thanks dude,
that thread was amazing have installed cyanogen 6.10 succesfully and am loving it.......
couple of issues though...
cant find market on my hero and how to resync all the data i have on my pc???
pls help....

HD2 NEWBY installing Android gingerbread, KINDLY NEED YOUR HELP

Hello members, Im really a NEWBY for any modifying HTC, I do not really know where to get the flash files, guides, on how to flash my HD2 to gingerbread and run it with android
IF there is a person here that has a BIG heart to let me know or give me a link on how D.I.Y on how to install android for HD2 please kindly write it here.
I will really appreciated if you can hep me, THIS IS MY VERY FISRT TIME TO EXPERIMENT ON THIS HD2 ANDROID SOFTWARE...
If you can let me know which is the best software that all function works I will be very happy for that, Thank you all

Please any help from membrs

mymiela0419 said:
Please any help from members
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you could try searching the forums for tutorials
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898913
as for the rom, you should experiment with them all and find the one you like, they are all pretty amasing. i use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769026

Weeman2k3 said:
you could try searching the forums for tutorials
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898913
as for the rom, you should experiment with them all and find the one you like, they are all pretty amasing. i use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769026
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I agree look for guides as it will help you understand better that's how we all learn

Go to http://lmgtfy.com/

blankers said:
Go to http://lmgtfy.com/
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LOL
Seriously though,the more you read,the more you learn,the fewer mistakes you will make

Most roms that you choose to install if you scroll down on second or third post you will see cwm or clk installation instructions...
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

[Q] Afraid of bricking. How to prevent?

Hi everyone!
I'd like to install NAND Android on my HTC HD2. I'm really,really afraid of doing this because of the bricking posibility.
Can I do it in any safe way, like creating a backup of WinMo 6.5 ROM and installing it in case Android install goes wrong?
Or maybe someone can point me in the right direction on how to do everything safe? What should I NOT do?
Please help me guys, I'd really appreciate it!

Look in the nand android thread and go to the "sticky roll-up thread " and click on the intruction guide for noobs and read it realy good. Follow intructions (watch the video) , if you do as said in the instructions, nothing can go wrong.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

DigitalWabbit said:
Hi everyone!
I'd like to install NAND Android on my HTC HD2. I'm really,really afraid of doing this because of the bricking posibility.
Can I do it in any safe way, like creating a backup of WinMo 6.5 ROM and installing it in case Android install goes wrong?
Or maybe someone can point me in the right direction on how to do everything safe? What should I NOT do?
Please help me guys, I'd really appreciate it!
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Yeah like posted, as long as you follow the directions you should be fine. Read through the Noob thread a couple times and ask about anything you do not understand before attempting to do it, there are a lot of experienced users here (myself included) who can assist you with questions.

chrisrj28 said:
there are a lot of experienced users here (myself included) who can assist you with questions.
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Im included aswell =3
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vensterbank said:
Im included aswell =3
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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Indeed you are sir haha

chrisrj28 said:
Yeah like posted, as long as you follow the directions you should be fine. Read through the Noob thread a couple times and ask about anything you do not understand before attempting to do it, there are a lot of experienced users here (myself included) who can assist you with questions.
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vensterbank said:
Im included aswell =3
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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Thank you guys, I'll attempt to do everything this weekend. I'll ask everything I won't understand.

what happened with EleganceSwift 5.0 and patryk95juve?

sorry if it's dumb question but seems i can't find what's the "new version" in edited post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010152 and i'd really like to download ES5.0 from somewhere lol. why is he banned/deleted from xda?
/n00b

mwedo said:
sorry if it's dumb question but seems i can't find what's the "new version" in edited post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010152 and i'd really like to download ES5.0 from somewhere lol. why is he banned/deleted from xda?
/n00b
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Yeah the developer left!!
If you want to download the rom
i will send you the link!!

i'd love that, yes
got two gt540's, one with 2.3.7 RC5, other with greendroid 2.0. just want to test that famous ES 5.0 hehe.
thank you

I'm here

mlody95pl said:
I'm here
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You are ??

androidboss7 said:
Yeah the developer left!!
If you want to download the rom
i will send you the link!!
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I don't know if you recived my messages(sent twice, but there is nothing in Sent items folder), but please send me download link for EleganceSwift 5.
Thanks.

redscro said:
I don't know if you recived my messages(sent twice, but there is nothing in Sent items folder), but please send me download link for EleganceSwift 5.
Thanks.
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18518318#post18518318

opps sorry i wasn't here for some time!!
i'm really sorry.. (yeah and i just realized the file
is deleted)
Before when i checked it it was still there!!
I will try and find a link for u!!
Edit: I'm sorry but i couldn't find any links!! they were all deleted)
The only way is 4 a person with Elegance Swift 5 to upload the
download file!! (Make a thread!!)

Here it is:
h**p://dl.dropbox.com/u/23720575/downloads/MobilePhones/Devices/LG/GT540/EleganceSwift-5.0-standard_(update).zip

Thank you guys. This ROM is great. I tried every 2.2 and 2.3 ROM but every one of them has some major bugs.

redscro said:
Thank you guys. This ROM is great. I tried every 2.2 and 2.3 ROM but every one of them has some major bugs.
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Not all lof them!!

where to find photos of this ROM?

dariuskmu said:
where to find photos of this ROM?
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i don't think they are uploaded any more!!
Try a google search!!!
Or maybe someone with this rom can upload
some photos

This ROM fits for 2.3.7?

This rom looks like Sense Rom

thanks for the link

For me this is the best rom! I do not know why no one develops a 2.1 rom.
I'd like someone to start to develop 2.1 rom.
We should start a petition, maybe some developer do it.

We have loads of 2.1 roms softmods but most are made by him

Does someone know, why exactly the EleganceSwift thread had been closed?
I tried this ROM and it is really great. I thought about making a new EleganceSwift Thread in the development forum, with full changelog, screenshots and recent download link. Cause it wasn't easy to find all the information before fashing.
So what do you think about that? Can I do that without the explicit permission of patryk95juve?

G00fY2 said:
Does someone know, why exactly the EleganceSwift thread had been closed?
I tried this ROM and it is really great. I thought about making a new EleganceSwift Thread in the development forum, with full changelog, screenshots and recent download link. Cause it wasn't easy to find all the information before fashing.
So what do you think about that? Can I do that without the explicit permission of patryk95juve?
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i think that is a good idea!
And the developers left and deleted their accounts and everything!