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Need help figuring out what went wrong with Android install

My wife was having trouble with Windows mobile on her HD2 and asked me to flash Android on her phone so it wouldn't constantly crash and what not.
I have:
* HSPL3 ~ SPL-2.08.HSPL
* Radio that support 576 RAM
* DFT MAGLDR Bootloader
* ClockworkMod Recovery
from this guide right here.
And I have installed this ROM via ClockworkMod instead of the ROM mentioned in the first guide because I thought Cyanogenmod 7 would be nicer.
Here is the problem, the phone has been stuck on the "HTC HD2" screen with the Android logo and "MDJ" on the bottom right corner, it has been stuck for over 30 minutes now so I'm going to assume something went wrong, the problem is that I can't figure out what. Does any one have any ideas? was something I did incompatible with anything from the 2 different guides?

jorge89 said:
My wife was having trouble with Windows mobile on her HD2 and asked me to flash Android on her phone so it wouldn't constantly crash and what not.
I have:
* HSPL3 ~ SPL-2.08.HSPL
* Radio that support 576 RAM
* DFT MAGLDR Bootloader
* ClockworkMod Recovery
from this guide right here.
And I have installed this ROM via ClockworkMod instead of the ROM mentioned in the first guide because I thought Cyanogenmod 7 would be nicer.
Here is the problem, the phone has been stuck on the "HTC HD2" screen with the Android logo and "MDJ" on the bottom right corner, it has been stuck for over 30 minutes now so I'm going to assume something went wrong, the problem is that I can't figure out what. Does any one have any ideas? was something I did incompatible with anything from the 2 different guides?
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I'm sorry...But which part of following the android build developer's instructions do you not get?....Fine, u decided 2 go thru CWR & i commend you for dat but it clearly states in [22 JAN] -=MDJ's CyanogenMod 7 v. 2.6 [A2SD+][GRH78C][RMNET][Kernel: MDJ S10.4 OC] thread from which you got the build that you should install thus;
Installation:
You should have at least MAGLDR 1.12 on device.
For installation you need enter MAGLDR (hold power button during boot)
and select "Flasher" via "VolUp" and "VolDown". Confirm key is "green".
(The above instructions means its a DFT build NOT FLASHABLE BY CWR).....
There are 3 videos in the original post detailing HOW to properly flash this rom...Now tell me...why oh why would you go against the original dev's instructions over one posted on a blog site?...
P.S. 4give my ranting but hope i solved your very SIMPLE problem and Yes, Flashing a nand DFT build will remove your CWR installation (which means should u decide 2 flash a CWR based build? u'll have 2 install CWR again.)

You know when I was looking over at all the information again I noticed that too risght after posting this, I guess all the information I just learned made me forget about needing at least MAGLDR 1.12, my bad. I've been looking for guides on how to update to 1.12 or 1.13 I've already downloaded 1.13 but since I can't get into windows anymore I don't know how to update MAGLDR. Can you help me out with that?

jorge89 said:
You know when I was looking over at all the information again I noticed that too risght after posting this, I guess all the information I just learned made me forget about needing at least MAGLDR 1.12, my bad. I've been looking for guides on how to update to 1.12 or 1.13 I've already downloaded 1.13 but since I can't get into windows anymore I don't know how to update MAGLDR. Can you help me out with that?
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For magldr 1.13, boot to bootloader (multi-colured screen) and run the romupdateutility from the download. You will then need to apply the cwm1.3 partition and then boot to AD Recovery to install the rom.

Ok I was able to update to 1.13 through the bootloader, what I don't get is "to apply the cwm1.3 partition" I'm not familiar with the meaning of cwm1.3 since it wasn't mentioned in any of the guides I just read.

jorge89 said:
You know when I was looking over at all the information again I noticed that too risght after posting this, I guess all the information I just learned made me forget about needing at least MAGLDR 1.12, my bad. I've been looking for guides on how to update to 1.12 or 1.13 I've already downloaded 1.13 but since I can't get into windows anymore I don't know how to update MAGLDR. Can you help me out with that?
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It doesn't matter if you have magldr 1.12 or 1.13. What matters is installing daf vs cwm and not daf-cwm.
Based on your first post, you tried installing a daf nand rom via cwm. That is, based on the links you have given. It has been point out also by vocrane on hist post.

I'm sure this is a dumb question but, what is daf?

jorge89 said:
I'm sure this is a dumb question but, what is daf?
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Daf = daf.exe ie the executable file you click to install a "daf" build as opposed to a zip build which you flash via cwm from your sd card.
PS! you'll find info on cwm 1.3 here

I see, I couldn't find a daf.exe file from the downloads of the ROM I was looking at, does that mean I'll have to find another rom that is flashed via "daf.exe"?

If you need to install the rom via USB Flasher from magldr, it will either have a daf.exe or install.exe file (or should at least). The roms you flash via cwm are in zip format and have afew sub folders which you copy to your sd card (the full unzipped zip file that is) and you then boot into cwm and install the rom from sd card.

I really need to get some sleep, I just found it. I'm flashing it right now.

jorge89 said:
I see, I couldn't find a daf.exe file from the downloads of the ROM I was looking at, does that mean I'll have to find another rom that is flashed via "daf.exe"?
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Here's a quick lowdown...
There r currently 2 main ways u can get android on ur hd2...
Method 1.......Thru sd card (gives u dual-boot options with either WP7 or WinMo 6.5.x
Method 2.......On Nand which installs directly on your device, thereby wiping out WinMo (u've progressed in dis path since u've installed MAGDLR 1.13)....
>>>>>>Method 2 has 2 options;
Option 1......Involves flashing a "DFT Build" via the DAF installer included in the downloaded Build...(D build by Cyanogenmod 7 u pointed out earlier has 2 be installed thru dis method)...
Option 2......Involves flashing a "Zipped Build" via the CWR method...i recommend using builds which have this installation option as they offer more flexibility (full backup & restore)...
Option 1 & Option 2 CANNOT co-exist wit each other...

[Q]no more android builds booting

hi guys i have a very strange problem
after a week that i tried wp7 i decided to go back to wm + andro sd....
i already did other times and everything was going well...
i did task29 to install my usual energy rom...copied back my usual android rom backup...but...
Android dosnt load...its stuck at "htc page" for hours...i tryed different rom...tried the same build of my backup and nothing happens...
now i went back to wp7 and set for dual boot from maglar...always stucked at htc screen...
i really need andro for google maps until wp7 have his version...im going crazy!
anyone ever had the same problem?
i tryed different wm builds before try wp7 dual boot but always the same problem
with a fresh installation of android after 2 hours of wait (i was sleeping hehe) data.img isnt created...tried to put a fresh one from the stock rom but nothing
hoping my english is understandable i say "THANKS" to all for every suggestion

This isnt the questions forum this is the development forum.

uooops! i posted in the wrong tab hehe i have about 15 xda tab open at the same time...can i move this or only admins can?

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xardus said:
hi guys i have a very strange problem
after a week that i tried wp7 i decided to go back to wm + andro sd....
i already did other times and everything was going well...
i did task29 to install my usual energy rom...copied back my usual android rom backup...but...
Android dosnt load...its stuck at "htc page" for hours...i tryed different rom...tried the same build of my backup and nothing happens...
now i went back to wp7 and set for dual boot from maglar...always stucked at htc screen...
i really need andro for google maps until wp7 have his version...im going crazy!
anyone ever had the same problem?
i tryed different wm builds before try wp7 dual boot but always the same problem
with a fresh installation of android after 2 hours of wait (i was sleeping hehe) data.img isnt created...tried to put a fresh one from the stock rom but nothing
hoping my english is understandable i say "THANKS" to all for every suggestion
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I had the same issue. Try loading an official WM6.5 rom. Dont task29. Then load magldr, then CWM them flash build of choice. you should be fine.
Let me know if it works for you please.

nattyd said:
I had the same issue. Try loading an official WM6.5 rom. Dont task29. Then load magldr, then CWM them flash build of choice. you should be fine.
Let me know if it works for you please.
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i will try this evening at pc...but im not very practice with short words...cwm stands for?
i have to task29 to go back from wp7 cos with new roms the update tool dsnt connect

CWM = ClockWorkMod

Instructions
xardus said:
i will try this evening at pc...but im not very practice with short words...cwm stands for?
i have to task29 to go back from wp7 cos with new roms the update tool dsnt connect
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Hope this is helpful.
As Nick.C has pointed out CWM = ClockWorkMod Recovery. Im assuming this is the method you are using to flash your builds.
I did not mean for u not to use task29 at all. Follow the steps below and all should be well.
1. Task29 to remove Windows Phone 7
2. Flash official WM6.5 Build (DO NOT Task29)
3. Download and use SD Formatter 3.0 to format SD Card. Set option to Full Erase and Size adjustment to ON.
4. Install MGLDR 1.13
5. Flash CWM
6. Flash your favorite android build.

just to be sure...after flash official rom...i think i need to hspl before flash maglrd
i know i should read mag installation guide...but...im stuck in highway and im too lazy to find it hehehe

xardus said:
just to be sure...after flash official rom...i think i need to hspl before flash maglrd
i know i should read mag installation guide...but...im stuck in highway and im too lazy to find it hehehe
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If you have flashed custom roms before, then you already have HSPL installed, because u cant flash custom roms without it. HSPL is always there until you remove it, even if you flash an official or custom rom.
To flash MGLDR - Boot into the boot loader screen (Multi Color Screen) and then flash MGLDR
To flash CWM - Boot into MGLDR and select usb flasher then flash CWM. Some chefs have there own custom CWM so read there instruction so u will know if you will use the original CWM or their version.

sd card block size?

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Need help on how to flash custom rom on htc hd2 tmobile us

Hello guys,
Happy to be part a members, nice threads in here but here is the thing, i live in belgium and bouhght a htc hd2 tmous with a original WM6.5 tmobile, unlock network, works fine. Now sinds one week i installed android on it, installed hspl 2.08, radio updated to 2.15.50.14, i managed to install android nand rom i think 2.2 but when i download ROM MANAGER from android market i have got an error message about the permissions, so i found gingerbread 2.3.2 and download a custom rom from xda like 'LeeDrOiD HD' copied on my sd card a managed to flash rom with ROM MANAGER and then when i try to install another rom from my SD card i am stuck on boot menu. The only way for me to flash a custom rom when i download a rom with the DAF.exe or CustomRUU.exe otherwise i tried the CWM and did install from a zip buth then again stuck on the boot menu o MAGLDR 1.13
So my question is, is there a thread in here to explaining different ways or tutorial to flash custom rom and which one for HTC HD2 TMOUS, am i missing something on the procedure? Well could you guide me through the procedure, i an tired to leave open 37 sites to try to get a solution
In advance i will thank you all

Hello and welcome to XDA gap04,
Let me help you out some, ROM Manager only works if you are using cLK for your Android bootloader. But you said you are using MAGLDR 1.13 so this more than likely explains your problems using it. Go to the stickie thread "Rom Manager Now Supports HD2" to learn more about this.
Also check out the stickie thread on XDA recognized developer ksubedi's HD2 NAND Toolkit. This is a all in one flashing tool for the HD2. You can flash anything Windows Mobile related, flash splash screens, HSPL, MAGLDR, cLK, run Task 29, flash Clockwork Mod Recovery after flashing MAGLDR or cLK. You name it, if it is a NAND flash able file for the HD2 you can flash it with this tool.
You can also check out the guide linked in my sig and the other link saying "New to XDA?" to learn how to get the most from XDA.

Hi T-Macgnolia,
Many thanks to you, i'll go and check on your reply
Really appriciated on your quick answer

ERROR: ERROR: Cannot read ramdisk image

Hello guys,
Does anyone know what does this message mean:"ERROR: ERROR: Cannot read ramdisk image"?
It appeared on my HD2 while I was installing an Android ROM on it and now I cannot run any other OS on it but Windows Mobile. I tried Google but had no luck. Only one person as far as I understood experienced this problem but I have no reply from him and I am not even sure if he managed to solve the problem anyway.
So, if anyone knows something about it I would be happy to hear. Any help would be useful. Thanks in advance!
Best regards

zgeorgiev said:
Hello guys,
Does anyone know what does this message mean:"ERROR: ERROR: Cannot read ramdisk image"?
It appeared on my HD2 while I was installing an Android ROM on it and now I cannot run any other OS on it but Windows Mobile. I tried Google but had no luck. Only one person as far as I understood experienced this problem but I have no reply from him and I am not even sure if he managed to solve the problem anyway.
So, if anyone knows something about it I would be happy to hear. Any help would be useful. Thanks in advance!
Best regards
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Did u flashed radio ?

I reflashed radio, did task29, flashed hspl, flashed Magldr, flashed stock WM ROM from my PC, then again from sd card and no result. WM ROM works ok but that's it. No Android or WP7 can be flashed. In order to be more specific, here is what I do:
1. HSPL 2.08
2. task29 with Radio 2.15
3. Magldr
4. CWM
And when I try to enter AD Recovery from the Magldr menu I receive the message I mentioned in my first post and there is nothing more to be done but using the phone with WM which in my opinion makes out of my HD2 a piece of crap.

zgeorgiev said:
I reflashed radio, did task29, flashed hspl, flashed Magldr, flashed stock WM ROM from my PC, then again from sd card and no result. WM ROM works ok but that's it. No Android or WP7 can be flashed. In order to be more specific, here is what I do:
1. HSPL 2.08
2. task29 with Radio 2.15
3. Magldr
4. CWM
And when I try to enter AD Recovery from the Magldr menu I receive the message I mentioned in my first post and there is nothing more to be done but using the phone with WM which in my opinion makes out of my HD2 a piece of crap.
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Let mi simple u Task29 and Radio Rom
Task 29 - When u do task 29 to phone u delete everything even radio rom. So the thing u need to do is do this for magldr :
-Task29
-Radio Rom
-Magldr
-CWM
-Wipe
-Flash Rom
-Calibrate battery (some roms do it itself)
If it will make u easier i can make tutorial but im pretty much sure there is milions of them .
Try that way and report if it worked . Its 30min process.
EDIT: HD2 powered by WM is crippled yea. Android is far superiour even withou cam. But let me tell u one thing first thing why i tooked HD2 is Windows by stock and customization possible. Didnt carred about low battery etc. Windows is till now unbeatable bussines platform. iOs is near but its not it. Android hard to get bussines capable like windows 7. What I mean windows is bussines ready,iPhone is kinda ready and on android u have to customize like hell to get everything (at least what I as system admin need)

Task29 does not delete your radio. I was sure of it because I had flashed my phone a lot of times in the past, but anyway, I tried your method and the result was the same. When I install Magldr and then CWM, the phone does not let me enter the CWM menu so I cannot continue with the flashing of the Android ROM itself. It is just not possible without CWM. I also tried cLK method but when I press and hold the home key, the phone restarts and I get to a dead end once again. Thanks for your help anyway.
As far as WM is concerned, there is absolutely no chance for me to use this phone with this OS. if I cannot find a way to manage the problem I will just sell the phone and buy a native Android one which will make things much easier for me.
Best regards

Which rom are u trying to install?
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk

It is all the same which one because when you are not able to enter the CWM menu you cannot install anything, but for instance, let's say this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264828

I had problems booting that rom too. Try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326217 almost perfect. Mwakious has some bugs i w8 for him to fix it

You don't follow what I say. I cannot enter CWM menu so I cannot even start flashing any ROM, it doesn't matter which one it is.
Merry Christmass by the way!

Which windows mobile u have/had ? Can u run android from sd ? Can u tell me exact procedure u tried to install nand android? If u want to try ffaster u can pm me to send u skype or gtalk.

Hi
I have the same issue, in bootloader on ad recovery.. i get cannot read ramdisk image, I will not uninstall ANDROID, because I will no longer support android, if I can not install any other roms
Any other advice, but to not lose my actual ROM!!!!
PS: I had installed ROM Manager latest, and installed clockwork from rom manager, Till then the recovery worked....

Had the same problem yesterday. I used the HD2 Toolkit to repartition, by the way it installs Recovery 5.
Then everything worked fine.
Sent from my NexusHD2 using XDA Premium App

Reaper1337 said:
Had the same problem yesterday. I used the HD2 Toolkit to repartition, by the way it installs Recovery 5.
Then everything worked fine.
Sent from my NexusHD2 using XDA Premium App
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And do I lose my actual ANDROID ROM?
And How to use that toolkit?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
EDIT:
I managed to fix my problem by HD2 Toolkit 4.2.0.1 with Maglrd update recovery.
THANK YOU!!!

rilley said:
I managed to fix my problem by HD2 Toolkit 4.2.0.1 with Maglrd update recovery.
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Could you please explain me step by step how exactly you managed to solve the problem. I installed HD2 Toolkit 4.2.0.1 and try to use Update recovery function but the console that opens after I start the process freezes and I cannot continue. There is an explanation in it saying that probably the USB connectin is not good. However I use the USB flasher in Magldr menu for this connection between the phone and the PC and I don't know another way to connect both devices for the installation process. Is there something that I am missing?
By the way The message that I receive now when I try to open CWM changed from "...cannot read ramdisk image" to "...cannot read kernel image". Does it make any difference?
Thanks in advance!

@By the way The message that I receive now when I try to open CWM changed from "...cannot read ramdisk image" to "...cannot read kernel image". Does it make any difference?
For this question I do not know any answer, but for USB Connection I know because I had the same problem:
Put your phone in debugging mode.. and connect it to PC..
Use usbdeview to delete any android drivers from that list..
Then in device manager find any new hardware, and right click, and update: Browse my driver manually> Let me pick my driver> find the driver from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783 find "Download Drivers By T-Macgnolia", and after that you need to find Android Driver installed in device manager, after that hd2 toolkit will work.

Solution
You have to copy the files in the. Zip attachment inside the SD.
Make the whole process as usual, but instead choose the option you choose AD Recovery Boot option AD DS.
This way you can access the recovery menu and load the rom.
regards

Thx a lot!!!
This worked for me- just perfect!!!
Mikel

Worked for me as well, thanks very much, I was about to see how far the phone could fly.

Thanks
Hi, and many thanks.
I fixed my error like a charm.

Had the same problem
Thank you, this realy helped me out!

[Q] Plz Help Urgently

Hello guys,
I've a problem with my HTC HD2, I installed android gingerbread 2.3 with HSPL 2.08 - MAGLDR V 1.13 - RUU 2.15.50 after android installed the following screen came up.
Booting Android From NAND
ANDROID LOAD at 11800000
from NAND
yaffs2 part is /boot
load zimage
load initrd.gz
[KJ11808000:237098 [IJ12200000:37222
Load done!
123456
GO GO GO!
PLZ HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

ahmedofegypt said:
Hello guys,
I've a problem with my HTC HD2, I installed android gingerbread 2.3 with HSPL 2.08 - MAGLDR V 1.13 - RUU 2.15.50 after android installed the following screen came up.
Booting Android From NAND
ANDROID LOAD at 11800000
from NAND
yaffs2 part is /boot
load zimage
load initrd.gz
[KJ11808000:237098 [IJ12200000:37222
Load done!
123456
GO GO GO!
PLZ HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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What's your problem?
It says it is booting android now..
Sent from my HD2 using xda premium

jonas2295 said:
What's your problem?
It says it is booting android now..
Sent from my HD2 using xda premium
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the problem, there's no android open, it's just message but mobile start that message open without any thing else

ahmedofegypt said:
the problem, there's no android open, it's just message but mobile start that message open without any thing else
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could u explain more about hows ur installation??do u have any experience on installing android on ur HD2 before??

oroo708 said:
could u explain more about hows ur installation??do u have any experience on installing android on ur HD2 before??
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this is first time I install android on hd2.
I've install RUU 2.15.50
HSPL 2.8
MAGLDR 1.10
NAND ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD

ahmedofegypt said:
this is first time I install android on hd2.
I've install RUU 2.15.50
HSPL 2.8
MAGLDR 1.10
NAND ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD
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Why on earth would you install MAGLDR 1.10 when 1.13 is the latest and best? Anyway, flash 1.13 then I would recommend following this guide to install NAND Android, flashing via USB Flasher is outdated, CWM is the only way to go.

Nigeldg said:
Why on earth would you install MAGLDR 1.10 when 1.13 is the latest and best? Anyway, flash 1.13 then I would recommend following this guide to install NAND Android, flashing via USB Flasher is outdated, CWM is the only way to go.
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Right,and add to it that previous MAGLDR got stuck on go go go problem..

Nigeldg said:
Why on earth would you install MAGLDR 1.10 when 1.13 is the latest and best? Anyway, flash 1.13 then I would recommend following this guide to install NAND Android, flashing via USB Flasher is outdated, CWM is the only way to go.
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I flashed with MAGLDR 1.13, and I followed what you said (guide), but the same problem came, I can't inter to CWM load, when I push option 8 in MAGLDR BOOT MENU the following message appear...........
Android load raw
[K111808000:29A650 [ij12800000:136A22 11800100
Load done!
123456
GO GO GO!
i'M new here to flash & install android on HD2, just I need someone to help me step by step.......appreciate your help

1- Use a descriptive title.
2- Use the search before posting your question, being new does not you are allowed to post without searching.
3- There is no need for a step by step, there are already a gazzilion guide out there, you just have to look for them. (Look at my signature for specific HD2 search)
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1090783
Download this tool (After reading of course), follow the guides to update your recovery and then flash your desired ROM.

ahmedofegypt said:
I flashed with MAGLDR 1.13, and I followed what you said (guide), but the same problem came, I can't inter to CWM load, when I push option 8 in MAGLDR BOOT MENU the following message appear...........
Android load raw
[K111808000:29A650 [ij12800000:136A22 11800100
Load done!
123456
GO GO GO!
i'M new here to flash & install android on HD2, just I need someone to help me step by step.......appreciate your help
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Just look here and u can find what u need from here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336700
there is a lot of guide link for u to check out in there..
and before u flash MAGLDR, make sure u're on STOCK WinMo ROM!!

oroo708 said:
and before u flash MAGLDR, make sure u're on STOCK WinMo ROM!!
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not necessary