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[Q] Dual Boot

Is there anything which will let me return to windows mobile after I install android on my HTD HD2?
Basically I want a dual booting option so I can still use Windows Mobile - as I have just realised, just before install Android, that it is acutally quite useful. ???

Take out your SD card. Boot up. And place your card back in. Toodles.

Android cannot be "installed" yet. When you have android on your sdcard it will still boot windows first, then it gives you the option to boot android.
Some windows mobile roms ie. Chuckyrom, have a built in android loader, so that every time you boot you can choose which os to use.

Thanks
Thanks for the help - That must have sounded like a noob question - I am new to the whole putting android on the HD2 thing.
Thanks.

Ubuntu questions...

Hey guys, I've been using Windows Vista 32 bit 86x to do some of my theming work and APK(s) editing and I do not like how Windows is handling all of this. I've got way too much junk spread all over (tools, folders, editing programs, etc) to keep up with all this. I've been reading on Ubuntu and it is the programmer's choice in using to develop apps, themes, and editing APK(s).
I took the tour on Ubuntu and liked a lot of what I saw and thought it was perfect for app development and other stuff. No need to download so many stuff and end up losing track of most of your tools and such.
So, what I did was I did a factory image restore on my Dell Inspiron 1525 with Windows Vista 32 bit 86x and got rid of everything and saved important stuff on my external hard drive. Now I'm debating the use of Ubuntu as the sole system operation or installing along-side of Windows.
What would be necessary for me to do? I hate how Windows handles some of my work and don't see how it will benefit me in continuing my android app development and getting started.
I've also ordered a couple books on Android App Development and Java coding on Android platform. I'm in the process of trying to figure out what would be wise for me to do with Ubuntu here.
Any help is much appreciated. I will be using the books to help me step by step in developing app(s). But I'll take any tips that anyone is willing to give insight on!

just for app development i dont think a linux distro is needed.
if you are going into compiling kernels / compiling android sources you might need at least a VM with linux running afaik(but a full installation of a linux distro would be better i guess).

Personally, I wouldn't ever be without a windows machine. Ubuntu can do almost everything you'll ever need but you just never know when you might need to use a windows program that is not available for linux. So if your laptop is your only computer, I would dual boot for sure. If you have another windows machine, then I guess it doesn't really matter. But umm.. what exactly is your question anyway?

I'm just trying to get a better clarification for using Ubuntu and if it would be more wise to install it along-side Windows Vista (dual boot) or install it as the sole operating system instead of Windows Vista.
I do like Windows Vista for other things but it's been annoying trying to get it to work properly because some tools work better on Linux (Ubuntu).
Also, I had Java SDK, JDK, and latest version of Java on Windows Vista but from other threads or posts I've heard that the Java SDK Manager, along with Eclipse, work a lot better on Ubuntu. But of course there are other mixed reviews from others saying it works better on Windows Vista or Windows 7 (whichever they are using).
I always do research before I go doing something that has the potential of creating regrets (due to errors or not knowing much about this or that) or gets too confusing and become lost in reverting back to the way it was before I did something.
I do have a Windows XP Home Edition desktop (the latest one before Vista came out). Problem is it got the blue screen of death (doing memory dump) and I never really got it to recover from that. I wonder if the desktop Ubuntu disc can write over all that and make it work again, but only as a Ubuntu operating system?

I've always dual booted. Mostly because the games I play on my laptop are windows games. Keep this in mind, when you partition the drives. Linux can read NTFS/FAT, but windows has issues with ext. So don't worry about making a HUGE partition as ext for ubuntu. (I usually make a folder in windows on my c drive to send files back and forth). If you're using Ubuntu, you might want to look into using WUBI, makes installation a breeze.

it is no big deal at all.
it is better to have ubuntu run on the hardware not in VM.
you can have a dual boot
and install Eclipse and the plug-ins which will provide you will tools for android development.

[Q] Ubuntu on my home pc... flashing android from it

Hello,
Ive been on this site for some time now and have flashed countless roms from windows roms, sd android and now, of course, nand roms. I have always had windows on my home pc, but after the experience of going from windows to android, I started looking for something better for my home pc. I ended up wiping windows from my computer and installed Ubuntu, which is smooth, fast and I love it. However, one thing has me stumped. I cant figure out how to get the tools, ex. SYNC, installed on my computer. I am trying to use WINE to accomplish this... anyway, im not an expert, but if someone could just give me a little help, I would appreciate it!!!
I hope i opened this in the right place...

I dont think I need the SYNC program, but when I try to use the DFT flash program, ubuntu says it cant be opened... I dont want to use microsoft windows anymore... help me obi wan...

VirtualBox and install a Windows image. That should probably work.

Not sure about sync, but for flashing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
quote
- Take any "RUU_signed.nbh" from a ship ROM and copy it to SD card.
- Rename it to "leoimg.nbh"
- Reset the device while pressing the volume down button.
Although you probably know about this already

[Q] Is it possible to install Android without going through Linux?

I'd love to be able to use Android on my Omnia 2, but it looks like it involves some linux, at which I'm complete novice.
Is there a way to install Android on Omnia 2 from a MS Windows computer?

There are 2 methods to install Android on our Omnia 2
Method 1: Using the auto installer to install on the external SD Card.
Download the package from the developers website http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
Method 2: Using Ubuntu to install in the internal storage
It is not difficult to install Android using Linux,
Use Ubuntu Live CD, download from the below link
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download
There are also instructions on the website on how to make Live CD, or you may Google it for step by step instructions.
Once you have Ubuntu loaded you may follow my Video tutorial on the below link for step by step instructions to install Android on Omnia 2 using Ubuntu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380961
All the best..!

Aafi-rocks said:
There are 2 methods to install Android on our Omnia 2
Method 1: Using the auto installer to install on the external SD Card.
Download the package from the developers website http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
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I've been trying the first method, but my Omnia 2 keeps freezing in the middle of installation. The developer doesn't seem to run a discussion forum on his website. Do you know if he provides support on XDA?

Below is the discussion thread, read the first page carefully
http://windows.modaco.com/topic/346446-cyanogenmod-beta1-omnia-2-updated-02122011/

is it okay to use mini tool partion wizard? its version 7 now... I mean it still does makes partition and formats them (it was listed to use this method on xperia x1 no linux was really mentioned there...)

aloysius987 said:
is it okay to use mini tool partion wizard? its version 7 now... I mean it still does makes partition and formats them (it was listed to use this method on xperia x1 no linux was really mentioned there...)
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I don't think there should be a problem if its version 7 now, The tool is made for certain task (to create partitions) and it should do it.

windows 8 pc installtion

Hiiii..im new to windows8...at present im on windows 7...want to upgrade to 8...please answer some queries...
1) should i upgrade or should i install freshly
if im planning to install freshly do i loose data from other drivers excluding system driver(C) in my case..?
2) At present i have so much data on windows 7 like android drivers,other drivers,apps,softwares etc which are related to c drive..how to backup them..? and when i come back with windows 8 after installation i can restore the apps and others..?
3) should i install mother board drivers after installation...?
in windows i dint installed as i installed it on xp..
4) which is the best method of windows 8 installation..? i mean boot method or by clicking setup.exe...?
5) I heard we can also install windows8 with USB/PENDRIVE please tell me the procedure
i have downloaded the windows8 from torrentz so i dont have ISO image..how to generate..?
6) Any other suggestions or advices or cautions plz feel free to give..
THANX IN ADVANCE

vinaysweetheart007 said:
Hiiii..im new to windows8...at present im on windows 7...want to upgrade to 8...please answer some queries...
1) should i upgrade or should i install freshly
if im planning to install freshly do i loose data from other drivers excluding system driver(C) in my case..?
2) At present i have so much data on windows 7 like android drivers,other drivers,apps,softwares etc which are related to c drive..how to backup them..? and when i come back with windows 8 after installation i can restore the apps and others..?
3) should i install mother board drivers after installation...?
in windows i dint installed as i installed it on xp..
4) which is the best method of windows 8 installation..? i mean boot method or by clicking setup.exe...?
5) I heard we can also install windows8 with USB/PENDRIVE please tell me the procedure
i have downloaded the windows8 from torrentz so i dont have ISO image..how to generate..?
6) Any other suggestions or advices or cautions plz feel free to give..
THANX IN ADVANCE
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1. Fresh install, preferably dual boot Windows 7
2. Before installing Windows 8, create a new partition for data, and an extra partition for Windows 8, so you can dual boot and access data from both os.
3. You won't need mobo drivers, at least I didn't.
4. Boot method
5. Download the Windows 7 USB tool from the Microsoft site, use that to create a bootable USB.
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win 8 software too few good games.

can i get the download link for windows 8 iso image for 32 bit(x86)operating system plzzzzzzzz

vinaysweetheart007 said:
can i get the download link for windows 8 iso image for 32 bit(x86)operating system plzzzzzzzz
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Careful.. warez not allowed here.
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