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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?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk

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...

[Q] HTC HD2 - Android Porting

Getting ready for brickbats, I send in this query.
I have an HD2. I want to try Android OS on it. However, the information in the forums is quite overwhelming for someone like me, who only knows the front end of the phone. I have searched the forums for methods and which version to use, but end up getting lost.
All I know till now is that I need to download the Android file and save it on the phone and then run it. But which version(there are so many!)? What are things that work, and do not work? What all do I need to do for a functional phone after I port it?
My apologies if the answer to this has already been posted somewhere; please point me to it and I shall be grateful.
Please help!
R

Sorry mate, but all the answers to your questions are in the threads in the development section.
Just pick one and read the first post (realistically, read the first few pages). That gives you all the info you need on running Android.
Just go from ROM to ROM and read what's already been written about them, in order to decide which to use.

Thank you John! I will do that!
Seasons Greetings!

rovanv said:
Thank you John! I will do that!
Seasons Greetings!
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The MDJ Froyo Sense HD version 4.6 on my signature works and i have had no problems with it.
For instructions on installing Android please follow the link on the signature
Hope it helps and happy androiding.................

I need help with installing android on my hd2..

Okey...so i see there are many similar threads...but i just don't know how to install android...i have WM 6.5 thats as far as i know i rly need help with installing it and copying other links here doesnt help cause i dont understand ... hope you understand,i just need someone to lead me through all steps ty

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
Try this thread

Have you flashed the hspl 2.08? If so you might want to try to flash a coustom windows mobile rom first.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

It is SPL-2.08.HSPL
but i rly want android...and its so hard for me to install it alone,,and here is noone to show me.. a lot of radio versions,roms,dunno what to do..

Despy1989 gave you a link to his thread with a fantastic step by step guide.
If you can't make it work with that much help you better stay with winmo.

okey thank you....i'll see something and if i suceed i'll tell you

Djole9393 said:
Okey...so i see there are many similar threads...but i just don't know how to install android...i have WM 6.5 thats as far as i know i rly need help with installing it and copying other links here doesnt help cause i dont understand ... hope you understand,i just need someone to lead me through all steps ty
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Dude, please go and read some stickies as there is a abundance of info and simple guides on process.
Also please do not post in here, this is not for n00b help its the dev section. Use search/Q&A forum.

its okey....i made it yesterday now i am studying it

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

How to Dual Boot Android and Windows mobile 6.5

hello sorry I don't know where to post this, I read hundreds of threads now so I won't need to start a new thread, but I really can't understand what to do sorry I'm a noob I'm new to this actually I get used to apple so this thing's very new to me,
Let me stop the introduction, Here's what I want to do I want to dual boot my htc hd2 with Windows mobile and Android ( I want the AmeriCanAndroid ) can you tell me the step by step procedures what to do first to successfully do that to my phone?
I read about the HSPL,Radio, and dual boot apps but I can't understand anything can you make it easy for a noob like me to understand it?
thank you very much!!!

blazer345 said:
hello sorry I don't know where to post this, I read hundreds of threads now so I won't need to start a new thread, but I really can't understand what to do sorry I'm a noob I'm new to this actually I get used to apple so this thing's very new to me,
Let me stop the introduction, Here's what I want to do I want to dual boot my htc hd2 with Windows mobile and Android ( I want the AmeriCanAndroid ) can you tell me the step by step procedures what to do first to successfully do that to my phone?
I read about the HSPL,Radio, and dual boot apps but I can't understand anything can you make it easy for a noob like me to understand it?
thank you very much!!!
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Go to the HTC website and flash the latest stock ROM 3.14 for HD2. After this all you need to do is download a ROM from the SD Android section, place the Android folder on the root of your SD card (i.e. not in any folders), go to file explorer, in Android run CLRCAD and then HaReT.

Nigeldg said:
Go to the HTC website and flash the latest stock ROM 3.14 for HD2. After this all you need to do is download a ROM from the SD Android section, place the Android folder on the root of your SD card (i.e. not in any folders), go to file explorer, in Android run CLRCAD and then HaReT.
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thank you for your reply, but I have a question when I go to the htc website it shows that the page that I'm looking for is not available, and can you tell me please how to upgrade my stock rom? thank you very much. sorry if I demand too much.

blazer345 said:
thank you for your reply, but I have a question when I go to the htc website it shows that the page that I'm looking for is not available, and can you tell me please how to upgrade my stock rom? thank you very much. sorry if I demand too much.
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http://www.t-mobile.com/wmupgrade/
go there...click hd2
the give them ur imei(verification, dont worry)...download.
install
then do what that other guy said

I just want to say thanks to both of you now I'm running my htc HD2 on Android! YAY!

You might also like to use this app (Android Loader), to assist your dual boot...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733752
If you do use & like it, don't forget to Thank the author.

For the life of me i cannot find anythimg for my UK o2 HD2. Anyone suggest wher i can get 3.14 from?

Hello,
is it possible to Switch between Android and anohter Android rom?
Like NAND and SD

djdigitald said:
For the life of me i cannot find anythimg for my UK o2 HD2. Anyone suggest wher i can get 3.14 from?
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Luckily I'm on O2 UK so I may be able to attach it. I've never tried this though so sorry if it doesn't work.
You tell me if it worked.
EDIT: clearly it didn't. You can try this one though.

Ok, i think it´s not possible.