Database Users

Dozens of Questions

Greetings,
I know am not supposed to ask questions in a new thread .. but i already posted in the Q&Athread and didnt recieve any replies
I changed my old samsung D840 for an htc hd mini .. i wanted to install apps , modify my software and so on .. but unfortunatly , after buying the mini , it turned out that 95% of the apps doesnt support the hvga screen , no games at all and ofc no themes at all .. imho , a winmo phone that doesnt support anything is totally worthless .. so i exchanged the mini for a used htc touch hd ... and i have been reading tons of guides about roms, radios , spl and so on ... and am a bit confused , and i have dozens of questions to ask , i did use the search function, and no am not lazy to google what i want , but am in desperate need for some answers that i didnt find. so here we go..
1) As for SPL .. i read the whole guide , but i was wondering if USPL is safer than HSPL since HSPL permenantly remove something from the phone .. and does it infract the warranty terms?
2) When it comes to Roms , i see a huge number of roms ... i dont want to try lots of Roms till i find the one i like , cuz i guess i will do something wrong eventually and screw up my device ... i really liked the htc hd mini UI .. i was wondering if there is a ROM ( official one for the touch hd ) which is similar to the touch HD's one?
3)Assuming that there isnt any official ROMS like the one described above , which cooked ROM got the same UI as the hd mini , with no custom fancy stuff , not too much tweaks and modifications ... just a simple smooth Rom with the HD's nice UI and could play divx movies with no frames loss
4) whats a manila , touchflo and htc sense ? i couldnt really understand the difference
5) as i understood .. Radios are responsible for communication tasks , like wifi , gps and so on ... and some radios may work better than others according to places... Well, i live in egypt... should i try all the radios to find a good one that works here? if so .. are radios installed after unlocking the spl and installing a rom?
6)I bet all those custom ROMS doesnt support arabic .. so i was wondering if there any app that enables the phone to read arabic .. just on the web and sms ... dont need an arabic keyboard and so on
7) I dont have an sd card atm? Can i still flash a ROM? are there any consequences of flashing a ROM without a memory card?
8) as mentioned in the Customizing TF3D - The Collection! thread.. there is a v3.0 manila ( thts the new one ) .. so are v2 and 2.5 meant by "old manila" .. and all of those themes work on winmo 6.1 and 6.5 and only limited by the manila version?
9) Whats a custom RUU ? task 32 and 28? do i need to use one before flashing?
Well, i guess thats it .. i know those are a lot of questions ..but i would really appreciate some answers
Thnx in advance

Fady_0 said:
1) As for SPL .. i read the whole guide , but i was wondering if USPL is safer than HSPL since HSPL permenantly remove something from the phone .. and does it infract the warranty terms?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately until you flash back to stock ROM you have no warranty. Looks like cheating.. I know...
About that if this will be safer... I have no idea... It is imo easier to flash ROMs with HSPL but choice is yours. Remember about one thing. If you starts flashing you cannot stop Thats why I used HSPL. Also I'm using Linux at my home computer so this is only way i can flash ROM.
Fady_0 said:
2) When it comes to Roms , i see a huge number of roms ... i dont want to try lots of Roms till i find the one i like , cuz i guess i will do something wrong eventually and screw up my device ... i really liked the htc hd mini UI .. i was wondering if there is a ROM ( official one for the touch hd ) which is similar to the touch HD's one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope (at least i don't know any)
Fady_0 said:
3)Assuming that there isnt any official ROMS like the one described above , which cooked ROM got the same UI as the hd mini , with no custom fancy stuff , not too much tweaks and modifications ... just a simple smooth Rom with the HD's nice UI and could play divx movies with no frames loss
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try those provided by kwbr (TOPIX ones). I'm using one atm for about 3 months. There are also other ROMs but tbh i didn't check all of them, which is obvious
Check XDA for playing videos on Blackstone cause there are some problems with playing full length videos on it. There is an app to change movies to "fit Blackstone"
Fady_0 said:
4) whats a manila , touchflo and htc sense ? i couldnt really understand the difference
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm few names of same thing Although HTC Sense is for Android based devices
Fady_0 said:
5) as i understood .. Radios are responsible for communication tasks , like wifi , gps and so on ... and some radios may work better than others according to places... Well, i live in egypt... should i try all the radios to find a good one that works here? if so .. are radios installed after unlocking the spl and installing a rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ROMS are usually with radios but I can't answer your question. Some1 with better knowledge should do this.
Fady_0 said:
6)I bet all those custom ROMS doesnt support arabic .. so i was wondering if there any app that enables the phone to read arabic .. just on the web and sms ... dont need an arabic keyboard and so on
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should be. Use search. You should find smth here.
Fady_0 said:
7) I dont have an sd card atm? Can i still flash a ROM? are there any consequences of flashing a ROM without a memory card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With USPL I think you will be able to do this. I don't recommend but... Again some1 with better knowledge should answer.
Fady_0 said:
8) as mentioned in the Customizing TF3D - The Collection! thread.. there is a v3.0 manila ( thts the new one ) .. so are v2 and 2.5 meant by "old manila" .. and all of those themes work on winmo 6.1 and 6.5 and only limited by the manila version?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ver. 2.0 is an old manilla. Maybe ver. 2.1 can be also called the old one. Manilla 2.5 work only on WinMo from ver. 6.5 Window Mobile 6.1 can only run manilla 2.0. To be honest i'm not so sure If i understood correctly your question :/ Every theme for manila depends on manila version so you have to check theme thread for which version of manila it supports.
Fady_0 said:
9) Whats a custom RUU ? task 32 and 28? do i need to use one before flashing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have no idea.
I answered your questions but i can be mistaken so if someone will see that I'm wrong please correct me.

Daarth said:
Hmm few names of same thing Although HTC Sense is for Android based devices .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn ... I was like .. really really confused lol ... Ty so much for ur replies

It is confusing but you'll get used to it if you will spend here more time Despite Sense is for android ppl used to call manilla/touch flo HTC Sence. Dunno why... faster maybe? I'm here more than a year but I'm still noob

[Q] HTC HD to HD2

Hey guys ,
i know that you probably heard this before , but i realy need your help because there are so many Roms now and i don't know what should i do .
i have HTC HD (Rom 1.14.415.2) (32434) WWE ,Radio 1.10.25.25 and i want to change it into windows 6.5 and make it look like my other phone HD2 ... can some one please guide me without ruining my phone .

zeezad said:
Hey guys ,
i know that you probably heard this before , but i realy need your help because there are so many Roms now and i don't know what should i do .
i have HTC HD (Rom 1.14.415.2) (32434) WWE ,Radio 1.10.25.25 and i want to change it into windows 6.5 and make it look like my other phone HD2 ... can some one please guide me without ruining my phone .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...Hi.... simply if you wanna something know, you have to before something read...
Ok, hepl: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377 and please, read carefuly...before you do anyting else...
If you have already decided, which way you will go (..It means, how do you wanna flash after your device)...you just chceck after some ROMs in this forum and it's up to you, which one you will try(flash)...
I hope I helped.

As ali1777up was trying to say above, follow this step-by-step guide to flash a new rom. As for which rom to choose, I cannot help you there as the choice is rather large and everyone has their own personal tastes as to what they prefer. Personally I would start with the most used roms, i.e. the threads with the most posts in them and go from there.
Good luck
p.s. I have closed this thread as this question has been asked many times before so I suggest you search

Which OS to use?

Hey. I have some questions..
Im new in all of this an so pls forgive me if i ask something stupid
// I have an HD2 with 512MB Flash Memory / 576MB RAM
Im looking for an Android OS which runs stable, with good performance and if possible enough apps .. the battery life is not interesting for me.
So i hope, theres something out that fits my wishes
it would be nice if you could also link me the thread (or a video) where is exactly explained how to install the new os ( and of course a link where i can download the rom, if its not in the thread where it is explained how )
thank you

Here's a guide to installing Android on your HD2...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
Other than that, just take your time and have a look through the NAND ROM section. Just open some that sound interesting to you from the titles and read the 1st post to see if it's what you want (Froyo or Gingerbread? Sense or no Sense?).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=928
I've not seen a ROM thread yet where the dev doesn't list what's working and what's not working, so you should be able to weigh it up yourself.
I only suggest you do this because there's no way I can tell you a good ROM. It's all subjective, and you're better knowing what options you have anyway, rather than me just giving you a link to the one I use and saying it's the best there is!
Good luck mate. If you get stuck on anything, read, read, read. If you really can't find help then you've found a very rare situation, so go ahead and ask.
Have fun

Thank you, that will help me for sure, but i have an other question.
What means "Sense or no Sense" ?

Do you know the HTC interface, HTC Sense? It's on the HD2 running WM by default, but also on Android HTC devices such as the Desire, Desire HD and Desire Z (to name but a few).
If you've never seen it it's worth a look. I personally don't use it as I prefer something more configurable, but a lot of people really rate it.
Here's a link to the Desire running Sense...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfSxWNOG8DQ

Hello,
I use a clean Android 2.3.2 and it works like a charm. 720p recording does not work, but it should be fixed in future. You can contact me via MSN or ICQ.. In german
Or you go to www.mobiletopia.de and you can read my Tutorial for flashing Android (http://mobiletopia.de/viewtopic.php?f=371&t=8275) if it is easier in german.

Im not exactly sure what it is, but i think that i like it.. so thank you very much .. I will give a try to the threads you posted above.

You're welcome mate. Good luck

You may also want to try one of the NAND builds, they replace Windows Mobile on your phone. I set up NexusHD2-Froyo V1.9b NAND for my girlfriend and she's reported no problems. It's been a few weeks now.
It runs very fast and stable.
Before you can install a NAND ROM, you will first need to install the MAGLDR. But it's all quite easy.

Helgon2000 said:
Im not exactly sure what it is, but i think that i like it.. so thank you very much .. I will give a try to the threads you posted above.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's Android for the NAND of you HD2. That means that it will be installed in you phone memory.
An other option ist to install Android on your SD card and Windows Mobile is still on your device and you have to start Android from within Windows Mobile.
I think NAND is the better option, after you startet Android the first time you will never change back
P.S. i used a clean Android from the NAND-section fro Leo and it just works.

[Q] Hyperdroid questions

first of all, thanks to 'everyone' on these forums
too much reading !....but worth it...thanks
so..
Im gonna buy a HD2 soon
will use Android on it ofc
I've been using Samsung i5700....installed Rom n stuff...so this stuff is familiar
...
...
HyperDroid seems good enough
all the instructions are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7909725&postcount=2
and the new update is this I guess http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769026
are those links the right ones?
..
and, is there something I can skip from the first link and jump right into the latest stuff(from the second link)?
another thing...I'm currently in the Middle East, and will buy the HD2 from here....thats not a problem right?....I've heard stuff like 'It should be a UK version'
last question...about the storage....is there anything I need to know about it?....because I had some "low storage" problems with i5700 regarding apps.....problem was solved by using apps2sd ....any problem like that on HD2?
(yes I read the FAQ, theres something written about it, but Im not sure...I didnt understand)
..
(I got so many questions solved by reading/searching.....I didnt find answers to these question so thats why Im asking em here)
thanks

Hi there,
You are more or less correct. The links for the ROM is in the 1st post. 2nd post are the FAQ.
I recommend you search the HD2 Toolkit by ksubedi. It simplifies a lot of things in installing Hyperdroid (or any ROM). The latest version being the 5.3.0
Any HD2 is okay. I'm using Asian model. more it less the same. The US model has 1 gb mem, where ours are 512(or 576)MB.
hope this help.

Ahmed93 said:
first of all, thanks to 'everyone' on these forums
too much reading !....but worth it...thanks
so..
Im gonna buy a HD2 soon
will use Android on it ofc
I've been using Samsung i5700....installed Rom n stuff...so this stuff is familiar
...
...
HyperDroid seems good enough
all the instructions are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7909725&postcount=2
and the new update is this I guess http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769026
are those links the right ones?
..
and, is there something I can skip from the first link and jump right into the latest stuff(from the second link)?
another thing...I'm currently in the Middle East, and will buy the HD2 from here....thats not a problem right?....I've heard stuff like 'It should be a UK version'
last question...about the storage....is there anything I need to know about it?....because I had some "low storage" problems with i5700 regarding apps.....problem was solved by using apps2sd ....any problem like that on HD2?
(yes I read the FAQ, theres something written about it, but Im not sure...I didnt understand)
..
(I got so many questions solved by reading/searching.....I didnt find answers to these question so thats why Im asking em here)
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The steps are really simple.. (made a guide myself, check my signature)
- Install hspl 2.08
- Install radio 2.15
- Install magldr or Clk
- Install the right cwm partition
If you need any further help, feel free to PM me.
You will get at least 500 mb of storage.. which is great, unless if you're like me which has over 120 apps/games. I use app2sd. No problems.
You can partition your sdcard from cwm, very easy. Then your rom will automatically recognize it. Everything is very simple, but when your new, it may look a bit hard..
Like I said, feel free to PM if you need help.
Thanks.

hmmm....well thanks a lot .....I'll let u know how it went

[Q] Freezing HTC HD2

Hi,all members of xda.Im a new user and sorry if my english is bad but i'm a bulgarian
I have a trouble i buy a htc hd2 before month.
I trying to reinstall the phone with tutorial of jiucybooce of youtube video.
I make wipe29,installed radio,HSPL,and a lot of roms etc (2.3.7 / 2.3.6 / 4.0.4 and last i install 4.4.1 kitkat.)
When i turn htc on it works perfect but when i have a calling it works 1-2 minutes in calling and then freezing and do not response i remove a baterry for a one minute then turn it on and everything is perfect sometimes freezing by apps.
My question is for that is a hardware or software bug .. ? I think is hardware becouse i installed couple of roms and the **** is the same with everything roms..
Thank you and sorry if i have bad english

Welcome ... Wish you a good time in the forums ...
h3tr1k said:
Hi,all members of xda.Im a new user and sorry if my english is bad but i'm a bulgarian
I have a trouble i buy a htc hd2 before month.
I trying to reinstall the phone with tutorial of jiucybooce of youtube video.
I make wipe29,installed radio,HSPL,and a lot of roms etc (2.3.7 / 2.3.6 / 4.0.4 and last i install 4.4.1 kitkat.)
When i turn htc on it works perfect but when i have a calling it works 1-2 minutes in calling and then freezing and do not response i remove a baterry for a one minute then turn it on and everything is perfect sometimes freezing by apps.
My question is for that is a hardware or software bug .. ? I think is hardware becouse i installed couple of roms and the **** is the same with everything roms..
Thank you and sorry if i have bad english
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dear friend ... Welcome to XDA ... At first let me tell you not to worry about the language ... I'm Persian and you can hardly find people that know English Well ... As You said you can make a call so it means that your Hardware is working well ... the problem should be from the Radio ROM ... I mean try installing The latest Radio ROM (For EU HD2 it's 2.15.50.14 I don't know the exact version of the T-mobile HD2) From Hi,all members of xda.Im a new user and sorry if my english is bad but i'm a bulgarian
I have a trouble i buy a htc hd2 before month.
I trying to reinstall the phone with tutorial of jiucybooce of youtube video.
I make wipe29,installed radio,HSPL,and a lot of roms etc (2.3.7 / 2.3.6 / 4.0.4 and last i install 4.4.1 kitkat.)
When i turn htc on it works perfect but when i have a calling it works 1-2 minutes in calling and then freezing and do not response i remove a baterry for a one minute then turn it on and everything is perfect sometimes freezing by apps.
My question is for that is a hardware or software bug .. ? I think is hardware becouse i installed couple of roms and the **** is the same with everything roms..
Thank you and sorry if i have bad english [/QUOTE]
Dear friend ... Welcome to XDA ... As You said you can make a call so it means that your Hardware is working well ... the problem should be from the Radio ROM ... I mean try installing The latest Radio ROM (For EU HD2 it's 2.15.50.14 I don't know the exact version of the T-mobile HD2) If the the calling button is green , The phone is T-mobile but if it's white like other buttons , The Phoe is EU-HD2 ... also remember that if your bootloader is CLK , you should choose PPP ( Not RMNET ) in the ROM Installation also if you have installed MAGLDR , you should use RMNET ( Not PPP ) Through the installation then it may also fix it too .... Good Luck
With Best Wishes
Hitman1376​"]Here If the the calling button is green , The phone is T-mobile but if it's white as other buttons , The Phone is EU-HD2 ... also remember that if your bootloader is CLK , you should choose PPP ( Not RMNET ) in the ROM Installation also if you have installed MAGLDR , you should use RMNET ( Not PPP ) Through the installation then it may also fix it too .... Good Luck
With Best Wishes
Hitman1376​

Thank you my bro i will try and say you later what is this time

It's not workig bro i installed the last radio rom and android NexusHD2-ICS-CM9-HWA_V2.9a work but when i call operator or something it's freeze ...

Hello h3tr1k,
my guess: either a bad flash => try setting up the ROM from the scratch
OR
maybe you overclocked you device? Mine tends to freeze and humm when phone connection is establishing. Try standard CPU clock frequency.
OR
It comes to my mind that bad NAND blocks are the cause of your issue. You could try installing a NativeSD or DirectSD Android version to rule that out.
Kindest regards
Getrid
Sent from my Commodore 64