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[Q] U.S.A HD2 and Android

hay guys sorry id some of you get mad for me posting this here but this is the only place i know my qustion will get answered. OK im new to the windows phone deal. i have a mytouch slide and a g1 rooted so i under that hole part here is my ?.
From what i have read on the forums only build roms work with the hd2. well i would like to put android on it but after looking around most the roms on here and the links on here for putting android on the phone all lead to the LEO forum is the correct or no if not can someone tell me were to get the most resent android rom for the hd2 usa, now there seems to be two ways of installing it one is from sd card and 2 is from boot i would like to do it from boot any help would be grate thanks all and happy modding

Someone correct me if I am wrong...
There are not TWO ways of doing android.
Android is ALWAYS installed on the SD card. The only way to "boot" to it is to have your WM configured to boot the two files from your SD card required to run it, in essence there are a few apps that can do this at WM startup.
You will still need an Android friendly Windows Mobile ROM, so the stock from will not work. You also need a compatible radio.
I would check out the HD2 Android Dev forum for more info though.

JonSolo said:
Someone correct me if I am wrong...
There are not TWO ways of doing android.
Android is ALWAYS installed on the SD card. The only way to "boot" to it is to have your WM configured to boot the two files from your SD card required to run it, in essence there are a few apps that can do this at WM startup.
You will still need an Android friendly Windows Mobile ROM, so the stock from will not work. You also need a compatible radio.
I would check out the HD2 Android Dev forum for more info though.
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The Android port cannot replace the WinMo OS just yet. The only way is to install it to your SD Card and it will run off of that. There are apps that allow you to choose between WinMo and Android on bootup. The LEO Android forum is correct since Android builds do not matter which device it is booted on.
Android is able to run on the Stock ROM, but people have said it runs better with a different ROM/Radio.
The build I recommend is Energy ROM / Radio 2.12.50.02_2 and an Android Build of your choice, but you can always run it on the Stock if you feel like it.

gaarry said:
The build I recommend is Energy ROM / Radio 2.12.50.02_2 and an Android Build of your choice, but you can always run it on the Stock if you feel like it.
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+1 EnergyROM w/ 2.12.50.02 radio works very nicely for me.
pactive73 said:
can someone tell me were to get the most resent android rom for the hd2 usa
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I would look Here (FroyoStone thread) first and see how you like it. Latest release Sep 2nd.

Also when you download the Rom your prob wanna need the rmnt version. Froyostone is the best my far for me and bootloaders are for people with more then one Android Rom on there sdcard
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

[Q] Android on 512 mb ROM HD2

hi There!
this thread is about to install or run Android on non T-Mobile 512 mb ROM based HTC HD2.
i have non T-Mobile HD2, means i have 512 ROM (flash) based HD2, can i have android on it? i tried a lot but screen fades out and android wont boot. Do i need any update or what?
please help

its getting hot, im feeling alot of flaming about to happen newb, just use the search button or heres a link and [email protected]!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734335

Did you really try to install android on your internal memory?
If yes, please search for the next corner and shame on you..

your internal memory (the 512 mb) is called NAND. This won't be touched by Android (well...just take this for granted).
You'll install android on your SD card.
Good luck!

Hey hey i was not saying that to install on ROM, i was asking that how can i run android (froyo) on my HD2 which have 512mb ROM.
means i dont have t-mobile version.
Otherwise i know i should keep the files in micro SD card and then run it.
When i try to run on my HD2 screen fades out and nothings come back. i need to pull my battery out to restart my phone.

meltedmoon said:
Hey hey i was not saying that to install on ROM, i was asking that how can i run android (froyo) on my HD2 which have 512mb ROM.
means i dont have t-mobile version.
Otherwise i know i should keep the files in micro SD card and then run it.
When i try to run on my HD2 screen fades out and nothings come back. i need to pull my battery out to restart my phone.
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At first, what radio do you use?

bro my radio is 2.06.51.07
other info
os: 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
manila: 2.5.19211619.0
ROM: 1.66.405.2 (76641) WWE
radio: 2.06.51.07
protocol: 15.30.50.07U

seriously mate, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734335
and don't come back untill you understand all of it!
ok, a hint: radio version must be 2.08 or higher. I suggest the 2.14, but you need to read the linked thread first.

ok bro i read it and now able to run android.
But i am having some problems, i installed chucky ROM and then ran 4 types of android ROMs. 2 of them dont work good. but 2 works.
the 1 which ran the best still having problems in it. wifi wont work, camera wont work, flash light wont work. Some times it hang and stand still, i need to remove the battery to restart it. what i do?
which android version is best for chucky ROM?
i will be thankfull bye.

meltedmoon said:
ok bro i read it and now able to run android.
But i am having some problems, i installed chucky ROM and then ran 4 types of android ROMs. 2 of them dont work good. but 2 works.
the 1 which ran the best still having problems in it. wifi wont work, camera wont work, flash light wont work. Some times it hang and stand still, i need to remove the battery to restart it. what i do?
which android version is best for chucky ROM?
i will be thankfull bye.
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it depends on each persons liking.. but since you're just starting to port to android.. i would recommend these combo, as i think both these works right out of the box as they say.. very fast build.. after you try these combination, you can explore with other builds.. but this would be a great start.. try it
VBNRom (Winmo ROM) i know you said you already have chucky ROM, but this one is light and gives me good compatibility..
NexusHD2 (Android) everything works.. BT, camera, internet (only RMNET) and very fast build..

I use chucky myself, and Darkstone's Desire Froyo. Everything works, and I havent noticed any slowdowns so far.
Its a genuine lovestory, really
Sent from my HTC HD2 (Running Android) using XDA App

all windows phone 7 htc phones have 512 mb rom , and i think wp7 consumes more space than android as it has allot of animations and eye candy items

[Q] Help... I am lost!

Hi All,
Before anyone goes off on one... I am a complete noob, I was advised to come on here and get an Android version to run on my HD2.
The previous owner had put cookies version of the OS on the device, it's great but I would really like to see Android running on this machine.
The problem I'm having is that I haven't really got a clue what I'm doing.
I've downloaded /showthread.php?t=780525 and formatted the sd card (16gig) added the android folder as instructed, tapped the CLRCAD and then tap the HaRET where it loads a black screen with 9 of lines of code and then just hangs there, I've left it for a few hours and nothing, no changes just those couple of lines of code, battery is fully charged.
code looks like this:
HaRET boot
shutting down hardware
turning off MNU...
In preloader
etc etc
9 lines of code... that's it.
I've also tried putting the data.img file in the android folder and outside the folder and not present at all.
The unit is a UK T-mobile.
Any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong here?
Thanks in advance.
Chalkiex
OS version 5.2.21864 (21864.5.0.81)
Manila: 2.5.19202525.0
ROM: 1.43.110.10 (82355) WWE
ROM date: 10/28/09
Radio: 2.04.50.22_2

what radio do you have? to run android you need radio which is above 2.08

Rurph said:
what radio do you have? to run android you need radio which is above 2.08
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I've got:
Radio: 2.04.50.22_2
ROM: ROM: 1.43.110.10 (82355) WWE
How do I update that? Do I need to do the ROm as well?
Cheers.

Radio's here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
.. typically, later the better (like, mine is 2.15.xx). But often, it's just finding the one that works best for you, which can be a case of trial and error sometimes.
I'd also recommend getting rid of stock ROM flashing a WinMo ROM fit for purpose with it's own inbuilt Android booter - try this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774417
Flashing a radio is the exact same as flashing a rom (presume you know how to do this).
Good luck pal

Hi,
I think I've cracked it with the excellent help from the board members... nice one.
Process I used was:
1. Install HSPL3_pkg.zip
2. update the Radio and ROM as per the above post
3. Transfer the MDJ files to SD card
4. Install as per the MDJ instructions... took about ten minutes and bingo
HD2 running Android and looking very sweet indeed... at last an HD2 that I can honestly say I am pleased to own.
Great work to everyone involved.
Cheers.

Just download and install the official HD2 ROM 3.14, then u don't need to crack HSPL and flash another radio and u can just put a android folder in the root of ur SD card, click CLARD and then hRET.exe and it will work fine

Glad you sorted it. Enjoy.

Going from Win Mo 6.5 to Android

Gents,
Apologies if I have missed this in another thread (I did do a search!) or if this si the wrong forum
Has anyone gone from Win Mo 6.5 to Android on their HTC HD2? Was it easy to do? What files would I need to back up etc? And is it worth doing?

Duff33 said:
Gents,
Apologies if I have missed this in another thread (I did do a search!) or if this si the wrong forum
Has anyone gone from Win Mo 6.5 to Android on their HTC HD2? Was it easy to do? What files would I need to back up etc? And is it worth doing?
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Apologies accepted since you missed alot of threads ! Most of us have Android on our HD2's .
It was very easy but you must do somethings first to guarantee a working Android on your HD2 . (Read the Guide on my Sig. )
You don't need to backup anything as the current Android doesn't touch your internal device memory (i.e. WinMo system files) It will run off your sd card.
Have fun

kawazaki said:
Apologies accepted since you missed alot of threads ! Most of us have Android on our HD2's .
It was very easy but you must do somethings first to guarantee a working Android on your HD2 . (Read the Guide on my Sig. )
You don't need to backup anything as the current Android doesn't touch your internal device memory (i.e. WinMo system files) It will run off your sd card.
Have fun
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I ran EVO android from SD without having to mod my OEM phone.
Just make sure you do follow the directions and update the kernel as some may leave the kernel out of the bucket of legs and thighs.
It did mess with my time and date everytime I booted back into the phones OS but everything else pretty much was the same.
No speed improvements, may be a wee faster if loaded on phones memory.
Evertything the EVO Android had I had on my OEM phone, just different names on some apps.
Once I got my WM6.5 setup properly Android was usless to me.
Like linux it is a sloooooooooo booter. That is the deal breaker for me.
I like 30 second boots at the most. 20 seconds for a desktop is slow!

HD2 will live!!
HD2 with its name LEO is really a king to the jungle out there with its new era of a great processor, an outstanding screen and a sexy look!!
Wm 6.5 is fine but android really excells in combining wm and ios and making a neat interface with user friendly handling!
I'm so meticulous with my device and using stock rom and radio, i tried android from one of the great builds done by MDJ (thanx a lot to him)
It doesn't do any harm coz i didn't need to upgrade rom nor ram and everything is dealt with thru sdcard
if u don't like it; just format or erase the android folders or just leave it there if u have a big memory
it's awesome by all means!! give it a try u wont loose anything!!
TMOUS stock rom 2.10 and radio 2.08

sevoflurane said:
HD2 with its name LEO is really a king to the jungle out there with its new era of a great processor, an outstanding screen and a sexy look!!
Wm 6.5 is fine but android really excells in combining wm and ios and making a neat interface with user friendly handling!
I'm so meticulous with my device and using stock rom and radio, i tried android from one of the great builds done by MDJ (thanx a lot to him)
It doesn't do any harm coz i didn't need to upgrade rom nor ram and everything is dealt with thru sdcard
if u don't like just format or erase the android folders or just leave it there if u have a big memory
it's awesome by all means!! give it try u wont loose anything!!
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Hi there
Are you saying, that you've managed to run adndroid on your leo with stock Rom and radio? Thing is, that I would also like to try android on my handset, but I'm too scared to hurt it in any way - hence not too keen on changing rom / radio - which seem to be only way according to info I've managed to find so far
Would you care to share your phone configuration, to see what you're running?
Many thanks.

krzyzag said:
I would also like to try android on my handset, but I'm too scared to hurt it in any way - hence not too keen on changing rom / radio - which seem to be only way according to info I've managed to find so far
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Your current configuration won't run Android. It needs a radio of at least 2.08.50 (MUST be a .50, NOT a .51!!!) The ROM is irrelevant - only the radio matters to Android.
There is an official ROM upgrade available that takes you up to a 3.14 ROM with a 2.15.50 radio, but I don't know if you can use that without HSPL as you have a branded handset.
It may be possible to just upgrade the radio, from the HD2 ROMs thread, and leave your Windows ROM as it is.

Duff33 said:
Gents,
Apologies if I have missed this in another thread (I did do a search!) or if this si the wrong forum
Has anyone gone from Win Mo 6.5 to Android on their HTC HD2? Was it easy to do? What files would I need to back up etc? And is it worth doing?
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They are two separate systems - WinMo in the phone's ROM and Android on the Phone's SD Card.
The only real requirement is that your RADIO must be at least 2.08.50 (any one higher than that with a .50 will do). So you need to know what software you already have:
Settings -> About phone -> Software information. Here you will see the Rom, Radio versions. If the radio is not correct, then we'll go through the procedure on how to update it.
The chefs in the Android ROM section give details on what you download and how to set it up.
As for backing up, there should be no need to (as they are independent systems), but better safe than sorry; install SPB Backup. Even if you weren't thinking of running Android, having a backup is always advisable.

mismatch
I have a bootscreen on WM that shows 3.14 as the ROM but in Settings/phone/ software information it still shows 1.48 and a date of 09/29/10.
Is this normal? does this mean my upgrade failed?
Radio release is same on both - 2.15.50.14

modified2 said:
I have a bootscreen on WM that shows 3.14 as the ROM but in Settings/phone/ software information it still shows 1.48 and a date of 09/29/10.
Is this normal? does this mean my upgrade failed?
Radio release is same on both - 2.15.50.14
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Don't worry about what is says when Windows is running. The value shown then is from the registry, so it can be changed. Have you done a restore from a backup application by any chance?

[Q] android-dual boot

i have HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14
Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe
can i install android dual bot from this post??/
[APP][4/17/11] RunDroid-dual boot to (multi) Android [SD] or WM6
please guide
thanks

You can use an android sd rom with winmo. I can recommend americandroid.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA Premium App

yes you can install android to sd. for a list of all android roms for the hd2 listed here on XDA you might want to check out this page. it will tell you if it is a sd version or nand as well as some basic info on each rom.

HTC craze thanks for reply
i am not so much technical person so i need your more guidance on this
i have visited your mentioned link and selected this android version ( i dont know i am selected the right one or not ) ???
AmeriCanAndroid 071511sd.7z (114.64 MB)
i have some questions before installing it
1. will it overrite my windows ??? i dont want to overrite my windows
2. all things will works ??? like camera wifi bluetooth camcorder emails etc..
3. is my radio and rom version enough for this update ??? (HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14 Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe)
4. as i mentioned first i want dual boot option so will it work for dual boot option??
i know i am eating so much your brain but i cant do it without your help
thanks is advance
Salman

salmanhakkani said:
HTC craze thanks for reply
i am not so much technical person so i need your more guidance on this
i have visited your mentioned link and selected this android version ( i dont know i am selected the right one or not ) ???
AmeriCanAndroid 071511sd.7z (114.64 MB)
i have some questions before installing it
1. will it overrite my windows ??? i dont want to overrite my windows
2. all things will works ??? like camera wifi bluetooth camcorder emails etc..
3. is my radio and rom version enough for this update ??? (HTC HD2 T mobile
radio 2.15.50.14 Rom Elegancia V5.0 Final wwe)
4. as i mentioned first i want dual boot option so will it work for dual boot option??
i know i am eating so much your brain but i cant do it without your help
thanks is advance
Salman
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Just spending five minutes in reading a bit doesn't hurt you know, but we'll help you:
1- SD Android doesn't overwrite windows, you're actually using SD like a phone memory. when you reset you'll be back to WinMo and will have to run Android again.
2- What's working and not working is always mentioned in the original (first) post of every build. From my brief experience with American Android, Wifi, Camera, and GPS are working, you have to try the other features and let the developer know if something isn't working well for you. make sure to post your whole info: HD2 TMo or EU, Radio, What WinMo you're using (not very helpful but wouldn't hurt writing it anyway), and what Android version have you downloaded.
3- As long as the radio is 2.XX.50.XX you're fine.
check your SPL version though, I've never tried Android with SPL 3.X some say it doesn't work.
4- You can dual boot (or triple or even quadruple boot) Android with windows as long as your multiple android builds support having more than one beside them (and a bit of your luck as well) the program is just a shortcut for you not to use FExplorer to run Android :/ so the answer would be yes.
when you run android and have some problems, you can use search because there are many threads to solve almost every problem you'll have with android, one of them being mine (in my signature).