The best I've found out there is a recommendation to "try teaching your toaster French." There seems to be a few hints out there that the Omnia 7 can be flashed at least to different versions of Windows Phone 7. Is there a working way to get Android onto the phone? If so, can this method be used to hack Firefox OS on there as well? The phone fits all the hardware recommendations for the OS, and we have a spare one floating around the office I thought I might try to flash it onto.
I've already taken a look at the wiki page for the phone and found the drivers and flashing utilities (tucked away in anonymous downloads in the sketchiest parts of the internet) mentioned there. What is the procedure for putting Android on a Windows Phone? Is there a build of Firefox OS that might work, or should I just set the Omnia aside for now, roll up my sleeves, and start helping with the B2G project on GitHub?
I'm developing some apps for Firefox OS, but am currently limited to doing so on the Firefox OS Simulator. I'd like to flash Firefox OS onto a real device, but I own none of the supported devices, and of some of them I can't even find a single mention anywhere on the internet with the exception of the wiki.
Now I have this very slow Cherry Mobility Android JB (originally ICS) tablet lying around. Would there be any chance of getting Firefox OS running properly on this device, or is it a lost case? If I remember correctly, it has Linux 3.2 underneath it (the Android ROM which is currently on the tablet, I mean). Would I be able to extract the drivers from the Android ROM and use them with Firefox OS?
if you play around with the manifest xml files, you might have some success. You could have a look at the threads of the nexus (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924367) or samsung ports () to get a better idea of porting. You can also have a look at B2G, might help you out.
Since there is some interesting new development on running the XNU kernel on single-core Cortex-A8, is it now possible to start exploring into iOS on HD2 again?
The resulting iOS-like platform would be built on this kernel port (with HD2 board support package, for sure) and userland binaries that is either stripped from iOS 7.1.2 (the latest build for iPhone 4) or its corresponding SDK as distributed by Apple with Xcode.
App Store, In-App Purchase and iCloud probably will be broken unless we have a way to coax Apple servers into thinking the HD2 a genueine iOS device, but installing apps over iTunes should work and other non-Apple services should work like normal.
If we are brave enough we can try binaries and libraries from iPhone 4S iOS 8.2, either from actual firmware image or from iOS SDK with Xcode.
Any version that is jailbroken can have its files extracted legally, since during jailbreak all encryption keys involved is extracted. The firmware flasher tool can be OS X only and depend on both an Apple firmware file (.ipsw) and an (free) Xcode installation with appropriate SDK installed.
xcvista said:
Since there is some interesting new development on running the XNU kernel on single-core Cortex-A8, is it now possible to start exploring into iOS on HD2 again?
The resulting iOS-like platform would be built on this kernel port (with HD2 board support package, for sure) and userland binaries that is either stripped from iOS 7.1.2 (the latest build for iPhone 4) or its corresponding SDK as distributed by Apple with Xcode.
App Store, In-App Purchase and iCloud probably will be broken unless we have a way to coax Apple servers into thinking the HD2 a genueine iOS device, but installing apps over iTunes should work and other non-Apple services should work like normal.
If we are brave enough we can try binaries and libraries from iPhone 4S iOS 8.2, either from actual firmware image or from iOS SDK with Xcode.
Any version that is jailbroken can have its files extracted legally, since during jailbreak all encryption keys involved is extracted. The firmware flasher tool can be OS X only and depend on both an Apple firmware file (.ipsw) and an (free) Xcode installation with appropriate SDK installed.
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If someone successfully does this, I'll eat my socks
I also eat socks
No effing way lol.
:fingers-crossed: wish it happens
Axel85 said:
:fingers-crossed: wish it happens
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Yes as it will raise the legendary status of this Emperor phone!
Seriously what the hell is going on here? this must be only phone on whole xda without any costum roms. Is it realy the versions problem or what? I am bored, i am gonna sell the phone, becaause there are no costum roms to play around with or anything
Its been almost a year since release. Dont enough people own this phone?? whats the problem, seriously?? Even crappy fake chinesse phones have costum roms
True man
Sent from my HTC Desire 820 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app
klemen241 said:
Seriously what the hell is going on here? this must be only phone on whole xda without any costum roms. Is it realy the versions problem or what? I am bored, i am gonna sell the phone, becaause there are no costum roms to play around with or anything
Its been almost a year since release. Dont enough people own this phone?? whats the problem, seriously?? Even crappy fake chinesse phones have costum roms
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I think the problem is that the phone isn't sold in the US and most of the big countries. It's mainly sold in 3rd world countries like the one I live in and no one gives a [Mod edit: profanity not allowed] about custom roms around here.
it also sells in europe, i realy doubt there are no develpoers in europe
It's not too bad then that I bought the mediatek version then Jokes apart, this situation is strange indeed
scotyard said:
It's not too bad then that I bought the mediatek version then Jokes apart, this situation is strange indeed
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yes mtk have better support than this one
http://www.galaxy-lollipop.org/upgradeupdate-htc-desire-820-dual-sim-to-5-0-lollipop/
Upgrade/Update HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim to 5.0 Lollipop
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I rewrite this tutorial from forum.xda-developers.com :
The users of HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim can now update their handsets to Android 5.0 Lollipop using custom ROM. The new Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with many new features :
– Up to 4x performance improvements.
– A battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 90 mins.
– It has a faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.
– Support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86, and MIPS-based cores.
– OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android extension pack brings Android to the forefront of mobile graphics putting it on par with desktop and console class performance.
– Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device.
– More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen.
– New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices.
– SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware.
– State of the art video technology with support for HEVC main profile to allow for UHD 4K 10-bit video playback, tunneled hardware video decoding to save power and improved HLS support for streaming.
– and other cool features.
Here are some more aspects that users should know before trying out the custom ROM :
– Users need to have proper back-up for their personal data on the phone.
– The handset should have at least 80 percent of battery power.
– The users also need to ensure that USB Debugging is enabled on the phone.
– During the installation, if the device gets stuck on booting, users can perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik before rebooting the phone.
Tutorial :
1. Download Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM from link below :
The ROM File size is 128 MB, so I split the file into 3 parts :
ROM Part 1 : http://goo.gl/7pyL97
ROM Part 2 : http://goo.gl/ffHU2x
ROM Part 3 : http://goo.gl/l1zKh5
To combine 3 parts files above into 1 file just use WINRAR, then extract the files into ZIP format.
If any problem with the ROM, maybe because the ROM have corrupted during the download process, you can try to re-download the ROM.
2. Install the ROM Manager on your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim. Get it from Google Play Store, then install the clockwork mod recovery. You also can use ROM Installer application from JRummy Apps Inc.(Get it from Google Play Store).
3. Connect your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim to your PC employing the USB information cable. Copy the “ROM.zip” file you downloaded to the SD memory card.
4. Restart your device in the recovery mode using ROM Manager. As soon as in Recovery Mode, go to ROM Manager and select backup/restore to back-up your information.
5. From the Recovery Menu do a total data erase (including Delvik Cache). When completed, go back to Recovery Principal Menu and choose Flash ROM from SD Card. Navigate the location you copied the ”ROM.zip” file and follow the directions for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop on your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim. As soon as the installation is over, just reboot your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim device, and here you go, you’ve just upgraded it to the new Android 5.0 Lollipop.
look at comments they successful...how they do it there is survey on download link..i try to download i got part 1...but the second and third part of the rom file...they take my mobilephone load. try guys analyze its true or not.
The Lollipop Rom is definetly fake. How did the users comment if there is no option on the webpage to login?
android201 said:
http://www.galaxy-lollipop.org/upgradeupdate-htc-desire-820-dual-sim-to-5-0-lollipop/
Upgrade/Update HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim to 5.0 Lollipop
Leave a reply
I rewrite this tutorial from forum.xda-developers.com :
The users of HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim can now update their handsets to Android 5.0 Lollipop using custom ROM. The new Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with many new features :
– Up to 4x performance improvements.
– A battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 90 mins.
– It has a faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.
– Support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86, and MIPS-based cores.
– OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android extension pack brings Android to the forefront of mobile graphics putting it on par with desktop and console class performance.
– Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device.
– More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen.
– New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices.
– SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware.
– State of the art video technology with support for HEVC main profile to allow for UHD 4K 10-bit video playback, tunneled hardware video decoding to save power and improved HLS support for streaming.
– and other cool features.
Here are some more aspects that users should know before trying out the custom ROM :
– Users need to have proper back-up for their personal data on the phone.
– The handset should have at least 80 percent of battery power.
– The users also need to ensure that USB Debugging is enabled on the phone.
– During the installation, if the device gets stuck on booting, users can perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik before rebooting the phone.
Tutorial :
1. Download Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM from link below :
The ROM File size is 128 MB, so I split the file into 3 parts :
ROM Part 1 : http://goo.gl/7pyL97
ROM Part 2 : http://goo.gl/ffHU2x
ROM Part 3 : http://goo.gl/l1zKh5
To combine 3 parts files above into 1 file just use WINRAR, then extract the files into ZIP format.
If any problem with the ROM, maybe because the ROM have corrupted during the download process, you can try to re-download the ROM.
2. Install the ROM Manager on your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim. Get it from Google Play Store, then install the clockwork mod recovery. You also can use ROM Installer application from JRummy Apps Inc.(Get it from Google Play Store).
3. Connect your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim to your PC employing the USB information cable. Copy the “ROM.zip” file you downloaded to the SD memory card.
4. Restart your device in the recovery mode using ROM Manager. As soon as in Recovery Mode, go to ROM Manager and select backup/restore to back-up your information.
5. From the Recovery Menu do a total data erase (including Delvik Cache). When completed, go back to Recovery Principal Menu and choose Flash ROM from SD Card. Navigate the location you copied the ”ROM.zip” file and follow the directions for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop on your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim. As soon as the installation is over, just reboot your HTC Desire 820 Dual Sim device, and here you go, you’ve just upgraded it to the new Android 5.0 Lollipop.
look at comments they successful...how they do it there is survey on download link..i try to download i got part 1...but the second and third part of the rom file...they take my mobilephone load. try guys analyze its true or not.
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Its totally fake
Sent from my HTC Desire 820 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app
fake, and i have single sim version. Makes me mad thou, you paste this and try to make me look stupid. I can google you know? i would try the rom if it wasnt fake
Seriously! I switched from HTC One M7 to this model and I am so depressed seeing the least development work done for this model..
yea i would trade it for samsung , but this phone has great speakers
ghani.911 said:
Seriously! I switched from HTC One M7 to this model and I am so depressed seeing the least development work done for this model..
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Same here mahn!! Seriously this phone has zero development as compared to M7! missing my m7 now :crying:
there some custom rom's basically is adding viper and some MUIU interface.
Hello friends,
Two custom roms are available for our htc desire 820. You can follow my blog herehttp://ybs14881.blogspot.in/?m=1
Sent from my HTC Desire 820 dual sim
I'm using a different one of ours, mine is this one
KingSense_A51_4In1_Sense7_5
I coudnt post the link because i dont have enough posts to do this
ltmonster said:
I'm using a different one of ours, mine is this one
KingSense_A51_4In1_Sense7_5
I coudnt post the link because i dont have enough posts to do this
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Hi, on which variant?
Oel said:
Hi, on which variant?
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Mine it's kit kat and the last one. If i get a few more posts i will be able to put the link..
ltmonster said:
Mine it's kit kat and the last one. If i get a few more posts i will be able to put the link..
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You can send me the link per PM if you like, an i put it into here.
oel
here is the link
pan baidu com/s/1o6xDMkU
credits to our friend hunki
Hello all
I was wondering if there will be AOSP/CM ROM for this device, not a single ROM is available and no dev is interested to work on such a great device.
Such a totally crap device, still stucked on 5.1.1 since launch, no dev is interested in the development either, where android n announced already, we are still waiting for Android M update, i wasted my money on such a **** device, will never buy a sammy mid range in future, m totally fed up with this
I think because there are few developer with that phone and they can't test their work. You can port ROMs such as CM to you phone by your self. There are tons of guides and forums. All u need is a linux OS (such as ubuntu, debian and others) and sources.
DeadSquirrel01 said:
I think because there are few developer with that phone and they can't test their work. You can port ROMs such as CM to you phone by your self. There are tons of guides and forums. All u need is a linux OS (such as ubuntu, debian and others) and sources.
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Ok i want to port Resurrection Remix on my A8, i need a simplest guide for android build environment startup, using windows 10, with no knowledge about programming languages such as C++ etc etc which is required to be used on Linux OS, can you plz help me, i will install ubuntu OS on my laptop, but i am worried can i install two different os in one machine, i.e. Windows 10 & Ubuntu
shubham540 said:
Ok i want to port Resurrection Remix on my A8, i need a simplest guide for android build environment startup, using windows 10, with no knowledge about programming languages such as C++ etc etc which is required to be used on Linux OS, can you plz help me, i will install ubuntu OS on my laptop, but i am worried can i install two different os in one machine, i.e. Windows 10 & Ubuntu
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yep, I'm on kali and I use windows 10 to play games, so the only thing is: take care when partitioning. After you installed ubuntu there is a bootloader called "GRUB" and there you can choose if you want to boot windows or linux