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> In reply to Kere @ 2012-04-03 23:51 from 9Lq9 - click to readHi people.
I posted here couple weeks ago about my frustration and unpleasant experience with HTD HD2. At first I liked everything with this device, I literally slept with it. It was BIG LOVE until it suddenly started freezing. I got T-Mobile (USA) version of it. Originally it didn't bother me. It started freezing mostly on downloads. Then it started freezing during the call , then on browsing. Believe me it wasn't because of temp files and lack of memory. I hard reset to original OS , didn't install anything , but freezing didn't go away. I disabled everything - geo, sense , wallpapers. No help. I spent tons of my precious time to find out what is the problem, and now I agree with other people freezing is causing by processor overhit. Why I am convinced.? I disassembled my device and immediately saw additional copper pads/patches/shits attached to phone internals . It was definetly added by someone after original assembling. And it looked like not NOT original design. ( I bought my phone from new from T-Mobile ) .
Here the list what I did to phone in order to resolve the problem with freezing:
1. Hard reset.
2. Uninstall many original application that had major impact on memory use
3. Updated to official ROM and Radio.
4. Install custom WinMO ROM . Energy ROM. Liked it over T-Mobile
5. Install Android. Tried AmeriCan ( it's the best for HD2, but Data connection is not working) , CyanogenMod 7 ( it's also very nice, worked everything), ICS ( very slow) , Galaxy's version ( didn't like it all, though everything was working)

But f*cking freezing was still there. So after 2 years with HD2 I put it to rest. Never HTC again.
Now I've been using SE Xperia Arc ( cost me 299.99 USD , brand new) . I was fan of Ericsson phones before. Very nice andorid device. Stable , cute design, lot of apps, and most important , muuuuch better signal reception and muuuch better battery life.
Hope my post will be userful for someone here.

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  • 2012-04-26 15:45
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Hi, Anthony. I gave out my HTC HD2 and I am presently about to get a Samsung Galaxy Note. I have always loved wide screen phones. I present use a HP Ipaq 214 running Windows Mobile 6.0 because I can switch between running apps with a single touch.I installed an app WAKU WKTASK which makes this possible. My question is is there no similar app on the android market that allows you to switch app with only ONE TOUCH.I dont like having to do a long press on the home screen and now pressing the icon you want. I am asking cos I know you do a lot of stuff with android on your hd2. thanks

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  • 2012-04-26 14:26
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> In reply to Anthony @ 2012-04-24 15:23 from LxG4 - click to readDear anthony
Do u know some one in Mumbai India by paying him he will put NAND android On my Windows Hd2 6.5?

If not can I put software in My 16 gb storage(8 gb free) card of. Any NAND rom along with Rom of windows 6.5 which is already in build

If yes , how can I proceed

Thanks

VBP

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  • 2012-04-26 13:00
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Yo guys
Check this knock off of the HTC HD2 with dual sim
Let me know what you think.
http://www.lightinthebox.com/s...p228379.html

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  • 2012-04-24 17:53
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-23 20:24 from 2Zj0 - click to read“Task 29”
Download this file and keep it on your PC
This along with 7-zip and your 3.14 ROM is needed if ever you decide to put your phone back to its original condition.

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  • 2012-04-24 15:30
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> In reply to Anthony @ 2012-04-24 15:21 from LxG4 - click to readIf you would like to return to your Original ROM and SPL
I can post the steps for that later on. Just let me know.

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  • 2012-04-24 15:23
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-23 20:24 from 2Zj0 - click to readI can’t tell you which is the best ROM because I have not used every ROM made.
I can only give you me give you my personal opinion.

1. I would not install any cooked ROM using ICS because its still fairly new and may be very glitchy on your HD2 for every day use. Gingerbread has bean around a lot longer and would be closer to fully functional.

2. I would look for a ROM with Sense UI because I find Android to be ugly without it. But that is just my liking… take note that the Sense UI is more taxing on your CPU & GPU.

ANSWER TO THE QUESTION SHOULD YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF INSTALLING THE NAND ANDROID ROM OF YOUR CHOICE.

It is always good to follow the instructions of the ROM provider because different NAND Android ROMs have different ways to be installed by MAGLDR but you should understand what you are doing because I can see the instructions of that site are a bit outdated and would need some modification for some one with a 3.14 HTC ROM. also I would use the newer HSPL 3 not 2 and MAGLDR 1.13 not the older 1.11

UNDER STANDING THE PREPARATION TO INSTALL A NAND ANDROID ROM

What you are trying to accomplish is install an unauthorised Android ROM on a Windows mobile phone. So you have to get pass the SPL security that authenticates the ROM and you must install a boot-loader capable of loading Android when the phone turns on. As the boot-loader that is built into your ROM chip is made for windows. In addition you must have the most up-to-date radio version because it has the drivers needed for your hardware to communicate with the software.

1. Getting pass the SPL is done by replacing it with a matching version HSPL
2. The Android boot-loader is MAGLDR (1.13 being the newest version to date.)
3. the most up-to-date radio version for the HD2 is in the 3.14 ROM (version 2.15.50.14) as it is the last ROM made by HTC.

The matching HSPL for the SPL of a 3.14 HTC ROM is HSPL4 but a lot of cooked ROM don’t work well or not at all with HSPL4 so you have to install HSPL 3 that dose not match with your 3.14 ROM.

WHAT TO DO
A. Downgrade your phone to its 1.66.xxx.x ROM which has a SPL that matches with HSPL3.

B. Follow the instructions to install HSPL and install HSPL 3. after confirm that it was installed by checking your windows boot-loader to see if it is no longer saying SPL but now saying HSPL

C. Reinstall the 3.14 ROM so it will upgrade the old radio version in the 1.66 ROM to the newest version in the 3.14 ROM (version 2.15.50.14) Note:- reinstalling a ROM the normal way will not remove HSPL

D. Follow the instruction to install MAGLDR 1.13 (most up-to-date boot-loader for the NAND Android ROM to-date)

From this point you can follow the instruction of what ever ROM you decide to install.

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  • 2012-04-24 15:21
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> In reply to Anthony @ 2012-04-23 14:42 from LxG4 - click to read2012-04-23 14:12

THANKS

I have downloaded all the file as per instructed

I have now original ROM in my PC

I have selected MIUI & downloaded from official site

Now shoild i follow instruction http://en.miui.com/a-52.html ?

which is better ROM ?

regards & Thanks

VBP
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  • 2012-04-23 20:24
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> In reply to Anthony @ 2012-04-23 14:12 from LxG4 - click to readFollow up to my message with time stamp 2012-04-23 14:12
I’m putting all the links here for any one that wants them before this ID gets blocked as well because im never going to log in here using a facebook account.

Link for the HSPL
Download HSPL3
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=611433

link for 7-zip
http://www.7-zip.org/

Link for MAGLDR 1.13
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=893618

Link to Android ROMs
You are only looking at the ROMs with “NAND” as the ROM type and there are versions with and without “HTC SENCE UI”
http://android.hd2roms.com/

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  • 2012-04-23 14:42
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> In reply to XMAN @ 2012-04-23 10:46 from 3Jy4 - click to readWhich is best for the device is easy.
The original HTC windows mobile 3.14.xxx.x ROM

Now if you are asking which is best for you that’s a hole different story.
And the only way to know is to try them all. (Any think you do can be undone once you keep a downloaded copy of your original ROM on your PC.)

The combination I use is the 3.14 ROM with CHT V2 and AmeriCan Android running off the SD.

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  • 2012-04-23 14:22
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-21 08:12 from 2Zjk - click to readSorry it took so long to reply but
Both my phone and home ID has been blocked from posting here.
And yes you can go back to windows mobile any time you lick once you keep a copy of the ROM on your PC.
This is the list of files you need to download

1. The ROM you have now 1.34.405.2
2. The ROM that came out just before it 1.66.405.2
3. WMDC 6.1 32-bit version
4. HSPL3 (do not use HSPL4)
5. 7zip 32-bit version
6. MAGLDR 1.13
7. NAND Android ROM of your choice.

Here is a link to get your original ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=623283

Once you have all the files let me know and ill move on to installation instructions. If you need help finding any file for download just let me know and ill see what I can do.

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  • 2012-04-23 14:12
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Which is better for the device (android or windows)
Thanks For All

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  • 2012-04-23 10:46
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-20 09:32 from 2Zjk - click to readHi,
I did based on the info provided under the following link.

http://forum.xda-developers.co...hp?t=1354267

it worked well for me and perhaps it works for you as well too.

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  • 2012-04-23 10:35
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-21 08:12 from 2Zjk - click to readYes you can go back to window mobile at any time you like once you have the windows ROM
Here is the list of files you need to download and keep on your PC.
I'm being blocked from posting links now so you will have to use google search.
1.A copy of the ROM you are running now which is 3.14.405.2
2. A copy of the older ROM for your phone which is 1.66.405.2
3. WMDC 6.1 32bit version
4. HSPL3 (do not use HSPL4)
5. 7zip 32-bit version
6. MAGLDR v1.13
7. NAND Android ROM of your choice

Once you have everything let me know and i’ll start the how to...
having problems finding something from the list Or you are going to do it on your own just let me know.

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  • 2012-04-22 00:11
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-21 08:12 from 2Zjk - click to readI'm being blocked from sending your download list all at once. so here it is one peace at a time.
1. current and old ROM for your phone.
1.34.405.2 & 1.66.405.2
let me know when you have them

http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=623283

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  • 2012-04-22 00:01
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-21 08:12 from 2Zjk - click to readYes you can go back to window mobile at any time you like once you have the windows ROM
Here is the list of files you need to download and keep on your PC.
1.A copy of the ROM you are running now which is 3.14.405.2
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=623283
2. A copy of the older ROM for your phone which is 1.66.405.2
{hyperlink “same as above”
3. WMDC 6.1 32bit version
4. HSPL3 (do not use HSPL4)
5. 7zip 32-bit version
6. MAGLDR v1.13
7. NAND Android ROM of your choice.
here is the link to just one you can learn with
http://forum.xda-developers.co...p?p=25003903

Once you have everything let me know and i’ll start.
Or if you are going to do it on your own just let me know.

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  • 2012-04-21 17:58
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i am arunning both windows phone 7.5 mango and android ICS 4.0.1 smoothly

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  • 2012-04-21 17:11
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-21 08:12 from 2Zjk - click to readYes you can go back to window mobile at any time you like once you have the windows ROM
Here is the list of files you need to download and keep on your PC.
1.A copy of the ROM you are running now which is 3.14.405.2
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=623283
2. A copy of the older ROM for your phone which is 1.66.405.2
{hyperlink “same as above”
3. WMDC 6.1 32bit version
Do a google search for it
4. HSPL3 (do not use HSPL4)
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=611433
5. 7zip 32-bit version
http://www.7-zip.org/
6. MAGLDR v1.13
http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=893618
7. NAND Android ROM of your choice.
here is the link to just one you can learn with
http://forum.xda-developers.co...p?p=25003903

Once you have everything let me know and i’ll start.
Or if you are going to do it on your own just let me know.

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  • 2012-04-21 14:44
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> In reply to VBP @ 2012-04-20 09:32 from 2Zjk - click to readIf you are looking to change your OS from windows 6.5 and about time ;-) head over to xda developers HD2 forum. Everything you need is there, I did mine last year and at the moment i'm running the latest MIUI ROM, this is what this phone was made for.

If you can follow clear instructions then you will have no problems at all but stray from the path and you can easily make your phone a paper weight.

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  • 2012-04-21 13:22
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> In reply to Anthony @ 2012-04-20 19:24 from LxG4 - click to readDear Sir

Thanks for help

yes i have installed ROM 3.14.405.2(04666)WWE than earlier version from HTC web site
I donot have copy of ROM 3.14.405.2(04666)WWE

My PC operating system is windows 7 ultimate, 32 bit, WITH 3 GB RAM

MY question if i failed to installed ANDROID , can i switch it back to Original WINDOWS 6.5?


VBP

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  • 2012-04-21 08:12
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