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which android for my htc hd2?

i recently purchased HTC HD2 phone that comes with windows mobile 6.5.
I don't have a problem with it but some friends praised Android. I tried froyo on my sd card but it didn't work very well. it crashed and didn't load properly. Then someone told me that i've to remove windows mobile and install android fresh.
Can anyone suggest if android runs well on htc hd2? will i be able to use camera, phone, wifi, data, gps with android? But primarily it should work like any phone out there, after all its a phone.

Go to the HD2 Android Dev forum. There should be AmeriCanDroid.
That's a good stable build that I'm using.
SD base.

As far as I remember, AmeriCanDroid is for US T-Mobile users. If you use european version then I would suggest trying ROMs by Rafdroid (it's of course only my suggestion, but his ROMs are most stable for me.)

go to android NAND development and search for the stickies. there is a link which show a lot of android builds.
you can choose by yourself what kind of android you prefer (sense builds, stock froyo, gingerbread etc.) just give it a try
I´m personally on typhoons cm7 which runs really great.

but do i have to remove my existing windows mobile on my htc hd2?
will i be able to sync all my contacts, text messages with android?

Android works with google, so you can put the contacts in your gmail and it will sync with android on the telephone. Text messages wont work as far as I know
Just like the other people say, take a look in the android nand section and read the sticky's, they tell you everything you need to know.
I'm on the HyperDroid and works great

read thist thread, it will help you to decide.
ps: mods, this thread should be stick. its very helpfull to noods and more advanced users

adecostres said:
As far as I remember, AmeriCanDroid is for US T-Mobile users.
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Actually, they post US and ex-US builds each time a new build is released. Many ex-US users post there, but far too many US and ex-US ask the same tired questions over and over. Read the FAQ, and enjoy a good build.

id go for this thread HERE, which should help you get started.

naturesbless said:
Go to the HD2 Android Dev forum. There should be AmeriCanDroid.
That's a good stable build that I'm using.
SD base.
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Me too. It is stable and has low battery usage.
Development is in progress, the remaining issues should be fixed soon.
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I followed the steps provided at thread provided by gizmolisa2006.
After step 3 was done, which was to install MAGLDR 1.13 and it flashed (if thats the correct word) ROM to 2.00.000.0 by running ROMUpdateUtility.exe.
after that i pressed the power key and it doesn't go into bootloader or the magldr menu doesn't come up. i did what it said in that video as well. but no luck.
now my hd2 is stuck on white background with pink "Stick Together" logo.
Can anyone please help?

Did you flash HSPL first?
cap

my bad, i was suppossed to install 2.08.hspl instead of 3.03.
its working fine now.
I installed gingerbread i guess.

Hortz said:
Android works with google, so you can put the contacts in your gmail and it will sync with android on the telephone. Text messages wont work as far as I know
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search "migrate" on google... it saves everything from winmo to droid

aryob said:
my bad, i was suppossed to install 2.08.hspl instead of 3.03.
its working fine now.
I installed gingerbread i guess.
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what if hspl is 3.03? by downgrading it to 2.08, will it be reversable?

Nexus HD2 - Gingerbread V2.4 NAND
try it i like it a lot

help... i don't really know what type HTC HD2 i m using.. i m confused by so many types in the market, leoxxxx...t-mobile, htc sense?

i suggest hyperdroidgbx cm7 v1.0.3 runs great super fast and stable as all hell for me...only froze on me once so far and it was while i was streaming videos using flash...
great build

The most important thing is to get proficient at flashing your hd2 so that you can try out a few builds. Once you get hspl and magloader on your phone, I recommend coredroid simply because the instructions for getting clockwork recovery on your phone and installing coredroid are laid out fairly clear in a file with the download. From there you can try flashing other builds if coredroid doesn't suit your needs. I'm currently using hyperdroid and it's great for me.

[Q] HTC HD2 Android

Hi
Iv'e been searching a lot of all the ways to run android on my HTC HD2. And I think it's a bit messy with all the ways to do this.
When I tried to make this work I hade about 10 internet tabs open to download and read how to make this work. Yet still no success
Iv'e also tried installed it with flashing rom, running haret etc. but not gettin it to work. Iv'e installed froyos version of android.
Can someone please make a step by step list with all alternatives and programs I need to make this work.
Thanks and hope someone want to help me

A BIG THANKS TO YA'LL FOR THE GOOD WORK..AFTER ONE WEEK OF STRUGGLE NOW I HAVE ANDROID ON MY HD2!!!
P.S. for the guy above just get into the forum and start to read and learn..
From london where the phone is essential when u are stuck in the tube or train..
THANK U!!!!

Yeah reading does wonders! Read Read Read.
but i see where you're coming from.
Have you flashed HSPL? Radio?

yes i have flashed the rom and the radio....trust me guys, i have been reading...when im going to get something to work im sitting for several days trying :/

Do u have a T-Mobile hd2 or EU hd2
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I have EU HD2

I have EU HD2

Here's a run down on what you need to do...
Flash 2.08.HSPL
Flash 2.15.50.14 radio
Flash MAGLDR
Flash CWM
Flash your ROM.
What do you need help doing?
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What version Android are you planning on flashing?

Its all in here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
it helped me ...
thats if you go the sd card route which is the simplest i would say
Good luck

I planned flashing to froyos version if that's what you mean !? I also want to choose which OS I want to load when I start my phone.

doesnt the rom that you want specifiy the steps required?

Check out my signature. I have some instructions in my signature that might help. Also you might want to check out CoreDroid here. I find that it´s stable and fast, with some nice eye candy.
partyfreak69 said:
Hi
Iv'e been searching a lot of all the ways to run android on my HTC HD2. And I think it's a bit messy with all the ways to do this.
When I tried to make this work I hade about 10 internet tabs open to download and read how to make this work. Yet still no success
Iv'e also tried installed it with flashing rom, running haret etc. but not gettin it to work. Iv'e installed froyos version of android.
Can someone please make a step by step list with all alternatives and programs I need to make this work.
Thanks and hope someone want to help me
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I'm planning flash froyos version of Android if that's what you mean?!

i'm gonna try coredroid...i find it interesting thanks to all of you who where willing to help me!

partyfreak69 said:
i'm gonna try coredroid...i find it interesting thanks to all of you who where willing to help me!
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Good choice! If you need help, let me know..

does windows mobile 6.5 disappear when I install coredroid?? I would like to have both OS..

Then you need to boot android from SD. Go to the android SD sub forum
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yes but can I have both wm and coredroid installed? I did a flash but then wm was gone.

best / most popular w7 rom

Hi, I've not tried windows on my phone yet but I'm tempted too. What is the best / most popular rom?
I guess then can be booted from SD cards like I currently do with american android?
Thanks

Umm, first of all, Windows "Phone" 7 cannot be booted from sd card.
And the best ROM is "Back to the Future" (like we haven any others :/ )

Thanks. How do you go about running it then if not from sd?
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It must be run from the NAND memory. However, you will need to have an sd-card pre-installed.

Cheers mate, is that simple enough to do?
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I didn't really use any guides when I installed my B2TF ROM and upgraded it to Mango.
But from the title, I can tell that this thread should help you out:
[Install Guide] Back to the Future [XBmod-Yuki] [7720 ready]
And you're welcome

just be advised that it has lots of gaps, no multitouc, no wifi thetering, and there seems to be no dev around to help, so if your not in love with wp7, stay with android

That said WP7 is lovely to use and very fast.
You will need to call Microsoft to get an activation code to use any of the online services. They seem quite happy to give out the codes just have a read of the WP7 forum for details.

I need help

hello everybody ! I have a big problem ! my hd2 is running with WP7.5 mango & i need to switch it to Android ! ? any help plz ?

what exactly is the problem?
do you know how to switch or dont know what to do?

You mean SD Android or Nand Android?
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I run a NAND cLK android.. I found this easier than MAGLDR... I'm not too sure the difference but I suggest downloading the HD toolkit... it has both in the one app... and is easy to use on windows
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i dont know how to switch from windows phone to android nand ? when i download for exemple An android rom i dont find the exe.file to start the setup

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905841
Everything you need to know is in the linked thread. It has guides etc.

[Q] Latest perfectly working Android version for HD2

Hi,
I have installed froyo a year back with help of XDA forum. Now that it has become very old and my HD2 is almost dying to run applications. Can anyone guide me to the links where I can download latest stable version of android, possibly with less bugs. I don't mind if it is gingerbird or ICS. But a Faster one.. Tired of using this damn slow froyo.
Please also point me detail steps to install it.
Thank you very much

I'll presume that you don't care whether it is MAGLDR or cLK.
Here is a full & short tut for installing Gingerbread 2.3.7 stable & fast (typhoon) with MAGLDR. :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16528026&postcount=7

updating ginger beard (Typhoon) from froyo
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
It's been some time that I have visited XDA and lost touch with updating.
I tried to go through the link you provided and lost in between. Please help me.
I have froyo installed. I have to update to typhoon.
Now my mobile has HSPL 2.08 available. So what other files should i download now?
what software should I install in my PC? Please provide link to download.
Also, If there is some post available which has step by step procedure to UPDATE to typhoon, Please provide me.
Thanks,
Bharath.

bharath2k4er said:
Hi,
Thanks for the information.
It's been some time that I have visited XDA and lost touch with updating.
I tried to go through the link you provided and lost in between. Please help me.
I have froyo installed. I have to update to typhoon.
Now my mobile has HSPL 2.08 available. So what other files should i download now?
what software should I install in my PC? Please provide link to download.
Also, If there is some post available which has step by step procedure to UPDATE to typhoon, Please provide me.
Thanks,
Bharath.
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Okay. I really don't know how I am supposed to reply to you.
If you got lost in that one short post, then I doubt you'll ever have your device updated.
Because that tutorial is as simple as it can ever be !
AND it also includes the links for everything you may need. (except sdext)
As per UPDATING, simply flash the newer ROM over the previous one after wiping cache and dalvik. (If not said that it requires complete wipe)

Updated to 2.3.7
Hi,
Finally, I have updated to 2.3.7 on my own. It was easy job, but I missed a small link yesterday.
There seems to smalls bugs in this. HD wallpapers doesn't work. Is there any recent update in this version??
Thanks,

Seems to work fine for me on the same ROM, try moving the app to your internal storage as widgets need to be on the internal storage, maybe the same is true for wallpaper apps?
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