Hello I want to buy HTC HD2 Device, the guy whos selling it to me has windows mobile 6.5 running on it, The question is. Will I be able to install windows phone 7 on it, or android OS? Would I need anything else expect from the device it self?
If by "anything else expect from the device it self?" you mean USB cable, then yes.
Ommiting usb cable you don't need anything.
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Any working HD2 can run wp7 or Android!
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its worth pointing out that the SD card issue canbe a pain n the arse, yes the HD2 can run both WP and android, but WP can be very very picky about the SD card!
You can install either of OS, but if you want to install WP7 chose a good memory card. Htc hd2 is a very good phone, but if you want to make 3g video calls or video chat, then lack of front facing camera is bummer.
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Is the the T8585 version the T-Mobile one, or does it have different frequencies? Also thinking of buying one and its labelled as this version?
Im looking to buy it for the AWS Canadian Carriers (1700/2100 mhz) just want to make sure that this would be the correct version to buy?
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I have confirmed that Windows Phone 7 is being released on several devices on November 8th. The tmobile version has two devices, the one that interests me is the HTC HD7 (and dell venue pro). Nice looking phone 4.3 inch screen, but major difference is it has three buttons (touch like the HD).
here is the link...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/buy/7/phones.aspx#filter=24&cmpid=14303000&wt.mc_id=insidernl
does anyone know how they plan to give the hd2 owners the OS? and what about the people who dont know anything about flashing?
WHo has reliable information on how they plan to do this.
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Hd2 will not be getting wp7.... that was announced a long time ago. No official upgrade.
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YES an excuse to tell myself to buy a new device!!!
zarathustrax said:
Hd2 will not be getting wp7.... that was announced a long time ago. No official upgrade.
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Thank you for the bad/good news!!!
I actually just signed up to get a HD7 as soon as it's released. I keep seeing that there are too many driver/hardware compatibility issues to make wp7 work on the hd2...
A little f'd up because HTC hinted that anyone who bought the HD2 would be able to upgrade when wp7 came out...it's a good thing that we have great chef's otherwise the HD2 would be a waste
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android on htc hd7 same as htc hd2??
now that this phone is coming out will it be the same process to run android on this new phone hd7, or is it more complicated then the htc hd2. are these the same phone basically spec wise except for touch buttons and a kickstand. lets strat the comparison, as i just ordered a hd2 to put android on it but not sure if the hd7 will run android better.
hd7 is not out yet how do we know if you can even run android on windows phone 7! we will all have to wait and see!
Hopefully our great devs here will be able to port wp7 over. Cotulla already got it to boot up on the hd2, which is a great sign. Considering the hd7 has the exact same hardware as our hd2, wp7 has the possibility to run great on our phones. We can only hope and support our devs. Time will tell.
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now that this phone is coming out will it be the same process to run android on this new phone hd7, or is it more complicated then the htc hd2. are these the same phone basically spec wise except for touch buttons and a kickstand. lets strat the comparison, as i just ordered a hd2 to put android on it but not sure if the hd7 will run android better.
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You should get a native android phone if you just want to run android. Android on the hd2 will probably never run as well as native android phone... its always gonna be a hacked on version of android.
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android on hd7 risky move
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now that this phone is coming out will it be the same process to run android on this new phone hd7, .
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I'd be a little skeptical about trying the same process on the HD7, will an uploader work or will it brick the phone. we know what happened with the the hd2 hspl was neccessary. And, if the drivers are so different that the wm7 is incompatible with the hd2's hardware...i would assume just throwing the android we have now onto a diffent device is asking for trouble (althoug from everything I'm seeing, the hd7 is almost the same thing... i dont like the fact that the 16gb of memory is on board...will it have an sd slot?)
I'd wait until someone successfully does it
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When I looked at the spec it look like it the same processor as my HD2 except for the button. So it can be program to use Windows Mobile 7 without programming the other buttong? Just curious. Can someone check it out? Thanks.
Oh you dear, sweet, uninitiated. Allow me to clarify some points:
1-WILL THE HD2 GET AN UPGRADE TO WP7
A-Officially, no. This was announced some months ago that the HD2 will NOT be getting an upgrade to WP7 from MS or HTC.
2-DOES THAT MEAN THAT A CUSTOM WP7 ROM WILL HAPPEN?
A-Maybe. As it has been stated, Cotulla has booted WP7 successfully on HD2 hardware, but it is uncertain as to wether it will work in day to day use. His team is currently VERY secretive about what is/isn't working.
3-WHAT ABOUT ANDROID?
A-I have always said, if you wan't Android, buy and Android device. WP7 will almost certainly NOT work with current Android builds. Different hardware, different drivers etc. Oh and WP7 is not compatable with CE applications...which means HaRET...and pretty much any program written for WinMo.
I hope that clears some things up!
Hi,
I hjave just broken the usb socket on my hd2 and sent it off to be repaired but got the dreaded news that it would cost too much to have the socket working again. I can still use the phone as i have bought a external charger and spare battery. But, and a big but is i cant update roms through usb now . I currently have wp7 and android running.
I have 2 questions and need some advice.
I have a chance to buy a HD2 us version branded to t mobile. Is there any benefit to this over the euro version? Will I have any issues running wp7 and android?
second question. Is there any point in buying this version as mine is running wp7 and android. Will I need to update wp7 in the future? I have the dft version at the moment. I know android can be updated as I wish as i use the sd versions so I can simply remove the card and update in an external card reader.
I hope this all makes sense as I am gutted ! Im in the UK btw.
I guess you have WP7 on NAND and Android on SD.
You can easily update/change build in Android (remove the sd from the phone, plug inside any pc)
You can't updated/ change WP7 though, as the usb port is broken.
The US version has a bigger NAND (1024mb vs 512mb). This is really handy if you want to install any big OS (i.e. Andoid DHD builds, WP7)
However the current version on Wp7 on HD2 uses only 512mb of space in NAND.
You can have a look here
http://www.htc.com/us/support/t-mobile-hd2/tech-specs/
and here
http://www.htc.com/uk/product/hd2/specification.html
to further compare them.
I don't think there's should be any problem with the radio compatibility.. but you better ask somebody else.
Or you can look to buy a new phone, either native WP7 or Android.
Since you have tried both of them, you can decide now which best suits you.
Your go.
just bought a new sealed HD2 for £230. Bah I hate impulse buys, but bring on the rom changes
So before I have searched high and low for an answer to this question and can not find one on any website. There is a rom or theme whatever you want to call if of windows phone 7 that is out for the HTC HD2. My friend has it on his and i have got to say wow, Android has got something to compete with. But does anyone know of or if someone is working on this for the DROID X??? Thanks. Yes i know about the themes on the market place but i am looking for ZUNE and XBOX LIVE to be more specific.
The hd2 runs windows phone 7 operating system. I have heard of Android and windows being able to work on the Evo, but unfortunately with the locked bootloader of the X there is no way that we will see this dual boot. Therefore you cannot get xbox or zune on the android.
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I had two hd2 was running windows 7 as a,primary. the way that W7 formats the SD card it is really a single boot system. yes it could becrun in a duel boot configuration with numerous SD card partitions buy was mainly setcto because SINGLE OS. I liked it very much and would likecto have it as an option here but honestly I kept coming back to Droid. if I was to to go with WP7 I would just buy a WP7 device. the cam on the hd2 running WP7 was always junk
Hello guys,
I am going to University of Waterloo, Canada, to study software engineering this fall. I currently own a xperia x10i but i have found out that it wont be able to work in Canada due to network band compatibility issues.
Hence i am gonna switch over to WIND telecom and purchase the 29CAD/mo student plan.
I basically now want to use a windows phone. Would you recommend me to get the HD7 or the HD2?
if Windows 8 ever comes out, then will it run on the HD2 or HD7? I intend to keep this phone for a minimum 3 years.
One more thing that should be kept in mind is that the normal hd2 WONT work with WIND network bands. Only the T mobile version works on WIND.
The same case is valid for the T-mobile version of HD7.
I also like customizing and flashing different ROMs etc, HD2 is undoubtedly the best HACKER friendly phone in current times, since android,ubuntu, wm7,meegoo etc have been ported to it. Will the HD7 also be like HD2 in the near future?
To summarize my requirements, i would like to use Windows mobile, preferably windows 7 (fully functioning or important things working like marketplace, browser, wifi, xbox) for a span of 3 years.
Also the device should not lag much.
Please help me choose between the HD2 and HD7.
Cheers!
Vito
If you want windows phone take an hd7. But it won‘t get all the developement the hd2 has. You also have to remember that the hd2 is already 2 years old. Developement decreases and many devs already switched to a newer phone. But if you‘re into flashing the hd2 is king.
I would take the hd7 if you want to use wp and the hd2 if you want android or an outdated winmo.
rauschkugl said:
If you want windows phone take an hd7. But it won‘t get all the developement the hd2 has. You also have to remember that the hd2 is already 2 years old. Developement decreases and many devs already switched to a newer phone. But if you‘re into flashing the hd2 is king.
I would take the hd7 if you want to use wp and the hd2 if you want android or an outdated winmo.
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well yes i would sometimes like to use android, but will the hd2 have full windows 7 capabilites?
Vito Andolini Corleone said:
well yes i would sometimes like to use android, but will the hd2 have full windows 7 capabilites?
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It already does, we're just waiting for a cleaned-up working Mango build.
Well that's awesome! Is it true that the hd2 is faster than hd7?
Will the cleaned up hd2 perform better than hd7? Btw from your point of view by seeing the pros and cons if both phones which one do you recommend?
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It already does, we're just waiting for a cleaned-up working Mango build.
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Vito Andolini Corleone said:
Well that's awesome! Is it true that the hd2 is faster than hd7?
Will the cleaned up hd2 perform better than hd7? Btw from your point of view by seeing the pros and cons if both phones which one do you recommend?
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HD7 will perform WP7 better than the HD2 always.
HD2 has the "multi-touch bug" (where if you don't put both fingers at exactly the same time, multi-touch won't work).
HD7 also has better battery life.
If you really want perfect WP7, get an HD7. For me, I want Android too much to ever get a WP7-only device. I use and like Android more, but I do reboot into WP7 sometimes, and it's a good experience when I do.
Vito Andolini Corleone said:
Hello guys,
I am going to University of Waterloo, Canada, to study software engineering this fall. I currently own a xperia x10i but i have found out that it wont be able to work in Canada due to network band compatibility issues.
Hence i am gonna switch over to WIND telecom and purchase the 29CAD/mo student plan.
I basically now want to use a windows phone. Would you recommend me to get the HD7 or the HD2?
if Windows 8 ever comes out, then will it run on the HD2 or HD7? I intend to keep this phone for a minimum 3 years.
One more thing that should be kept in mind is that the normal hd2 WONT work with WIND network bands. Only the T mobile version works on WIND.
The same case is valid for the T-mobile version of HD7.
I also like customizing and flashing different ROMs etc, HD2 is undoubtedly the best HACKER friendly phone in current times, since android,ubuntu, wm7,meegoo etc have been ported to it. Will the HD7 also be like HD2 in the near future?
To summarize my requirements, i would like to use Windows mobile, preferably windows 7 (fully functioning or important things working like marketplace, browser, wifi, xbox) for a span of 3 years.
Also the device should not lag much.
Please help me choose between the HD2 and HD7.
Cheers!
Vito
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you choose HD2 (windows mobile - android - windows phone - ubuntu)
Vito Andolini Corleone said:
To summarize my requirements, i would like to use Windows mobile, preferably windows 7 (fully functioning or important things working like marketplace, browser, wifi, xbox) for a span of 3 years.
Also the device should not lag much.
Please help me choose between the HD2 and HD7.
Cheers!
Vito
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You will never be able to run Windows 7 or 8 on any current phone.
If you want to use Windows Mobile, then you need to choose the HD2 or another Windows Mobile device.
If you want to use Windows Phone, then you should choose a native WP7 device to avoid the touchscreen bug and unlock lag.
android is also beeing portet for the hd7. there were vids around ages ago and now rspl for windows phones was released. so you will also get custom roms.
i think if you want to use wp7 as your main os you should take the hd7.
rauschkugl said:
android is also beeing portet for the hd7. there were vids around ages ago and now rspl for windows phones was released. so you will also get custom roms.
i think if you want to use wp7 as your main os you should take the hd7.
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I wouldn't be so sure...
Cotulla said:
for LEO - yes. about WP7F, we have some experiments and runnning some MAGLDR version on Gold and Mozart, but not sure how deep it will go.
because this devices are not so lucky as LEO, some things make stuffs difficult, like external audio codec and other ril interface. Last thing can stop porting for a long time. time will show truth but I can't promise anything.
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Dude you won't believe I'm going to Waterloo this year and I'm in the same dilemma as you!
Btw, I'm going in Computer Engineering, and I probably going for the HD2 cause it gives me more time to play around, reason it's so widely hacked..
Hi guys,
I am using Windows Phone rooted HD2 and was wondering if it's worth to trade for Lumia?
Any ideas if the battery life will be better and whether the HD2 screen is a non pentile?
Hi,
HD2 can run multiple operating systems including Windows Phone 7 Tango (the latest version from MS).. Lumia might be good but is limited to only one OS. It ultimately depends on what you like.. Play with different versions or stick to one stable version.
I have also heard Lumia's battery is not so great either, so no benefit on that front too.
Cheers
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hey will u sell for cash? i'm looking for a cheap HD2