Hey all!
I apologise if I have missed the thread, however, I was wondering where the thread is on how to get android ROMs/builds on to the HD2. It will be a brand new phone from O2.
I'm coming from the HTC Desire but will sorting the HD2 out for the Mrs.
Will I need root, etc?
The Desire thread has a sticky on rooting and installing custom ROMs? Is it worth somebody doing one here?
Cheers
definitely worth it, but there's a guide in here to follow the steps.. look for it
I searched a few threads and found this for you http://everythinghd2.blogspot.com/2010/09/android-on-htc-hd2.html step three should give you the latest FroyoStone build.
Also once you have installed the winmo rom you will be able to then choose another rom that is lighter.
Good Luck
Adition: http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772289
Android threads are usually found in the android section........
wait a minute no they're not, they're everywhere........
is the HD2 worth learning how to flash/hack/blahblahblah? yes, especially if the person who has it has seen android os or the iphone os. The windows 6.5 os simply does not compare, I didn't even look at my HD2 as if it was "nice" until I got it on android 2.2
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Hello everyone,
most recently I have updated my Hero to the new ROM supplied by the fellows at HTC (the 2.73... I think). Then I remembered that on my HTC S710 I used to have a rom that came from here. So, I took a look. I have a couple of questions. Oh, let me also tell you that I have rooted my phone (I think, with Instant Root).
So these are my questions:
What do you think is the best rom available?
And why? What are its advantages to a 'normal' HTC Rom?
As a beginner, I can look over this forum for hours (I did!) but still miss out on this answer!
there is no answer to this question, that's why.
It's like asking which is better, up or down?
Everyone will prefer a different ROM for different reasons. get your device flashed to the new recovery image and then you can try all the ROMS and decide for yourself what the 'best' one is.
Personally i stick with the generic ROMs and haven't used the modaco custom ROMs yet as i am happy with the way the device works and not in need of all the hacks that other people want as i rarely use them.
you may be different.
try them all and decide for yourself.
Hm. Yes, I like the way you are thinking - and heck, it is the second time you've given me a great reply! I'll go out and tinker with the world, and more specific: with ROMs! Although I have no idea what flashing my device to a new recovery image means, I do remember having to do something similar with my S710. And I am sure I will find an explanation here! Who knows, pherhaps in a short while, I will answer my own questions!
There aren't many customised ROMs for the Hero yet, partly because the source code isn't available yet from HTC, so the ones that do exist are based on versions of the HTC ROMs.
Use Flashrec and install the awesome modified cyanogen recovery image, then you can flash one of the ROMs. I chose the stock UK ROM pre-rooted, from MoDaCo's site (not the MoDaCo customised ROM though).
It's convenient because it is pretty much the stock experience, except it's pre-rooted which makes some other things possible.
dekraan said:
Hm. Yes, I like the way you are thinking - and heck, it is the second time you've given me a great reply! I'll go out and tinker with the world, and more specific: with ROMs! Although I have no idea what flashing my device to a new recovery image means, I do remember having to do something similar with my S710. And I am sure I will find an explanation here! Who knows, pherhaps in a short while, I will answer my own questions!
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Hey, I upgraded from a S710 to a Hero as well. I'm very happy with having done that as the Hero is such a better phone!
Anyway. Flashing a new recovery image is one one of these 'tinkering' things you/we have to get used to when playing with ROMs. Essentially the recovery image is a very basic control on the phone that you can reboot into, from where you can update the ROM or do total system backups. You can read about how to do this in MoDaCo's custom ROM thread in the android development section. Flashing a new recovery image and new ROM isn't too hard really; took me at most a couple of hours.
Hi all
I'm a complete newbie to the Android, but in the four weeks I've had the HTC Hero, I've set up email, downloaded loads of apps etc, but I've started to notice some problems.
I was advised to upgrade from Android 1.5 to Android 1.6 ahead of the upcoming release of 2.1, but I want to backup all my apps, email settings, messages, etc. so I don't have to start again after the upgrade.
I've been reading through the forums for a few days, and can't find a simple guide. I've found a lot about "root" but nothing about what root is! (As I said, I'm a complete newbie)
Any chance someone could post an idiots guide?
Many thanks
You know...The problem doesn't even exist!! Are you happier than before huh? ...Why? What? Didn't you know? F***ing HTC won't release ANY 2.1 update for our Heroes until 26th of April! Oh sure, you could upgrade to 1.6 but....NO! You can't! Because HTC has decided that 1.6 upgrade will never be released! Oooorrr...You could read some guide about "rooting" your Hero and installing a custom rom This is the best and quickest way to get 2.1 features without waiting for official HTC upgrade. Even because when the new firmware will be released maybe there won't be the possibility of rooting again the phone! So you're forced to use stock rom! And if you don't like it...Well...go to hell! XD (By HTC, not by me obviously...). I can only suggest you some "short" readings and a particular 2.1 rom:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superuser (aka root user)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654030 (The most stable and fastest 2.1 rom at the moment)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124 (The most powerful and friendly modded recovery)
So read, read and read! Then, when you think you're ready, try to root your Hero, if you're not able to do it maybe you've got a perfect SPL...But this is another story...
Oh..and (google)search, (google)search, (google)search //A sort of casting....
+1 MARDURHACK.
A few more things here,...
Have a read of What Can I Do With Root - INFO
Then check out [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom
....Then when you get to the bit about installing your custom ROM, use the link that MARDURHACK provided if you want to try out a 2.1 ROM. Or you can have a look at the other ROMs available in the development section here at XDA.
I had my Hero for about 3 weeks but wanted a 100% stable ROM, so have opted for the MODACO 3.2 ROM. It is Android 1.5, not 2.1. You can get that from HTC Hero section @ MoDaCo.com
.... I can confirm, its the dogs bollocks!
Hi,
I have done loads of windows mobile rom upgrades in the past, however I would like to upgrade a colleague's HTC Hero rom to Andriod version 2.1 (one of the first Heros and is on Vodafone).
1) Do you know if there is an official upgrade for this now?
2) If not, is there a reliable unofficial upgrade I can do to get this to Andriod 2.1 ? If so which Rom would you recommend.
3) What guides should I use?
Obviously I expect to use HTC sync to back everything up first etc.
Many thanks
There is no official 2.1 release for the HTC Hero, check the sticky at the top of the forum.
Are you familiar with rooting? If so, you have a few very good 2.1 ROMS that work, although come with bugs.
Many thanks for your response.
I'm not familiar with rooting on the android, do you have any links / guides on how to upgrade?
Also, what bugs come with the upgrade, anything that would make it not worthwhile?
Thankss
vicious6969 said:
Many thanks for your response.
I'm not familiar with rooting on the android, do you have any links / guides on how to upgrade?
Also, what bugs come with the upgrade, anything that would make it not worthwhile?
Thankss
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Perhaps its wise to wait a few weeks for the official HTC 2.1 ROM.
I can't take THAT long anymore.
vicious6969 said:
Many thanks for your response.
I'm not familiar with rooting on the android, do you have any links / guides on how to upgrade?
Also, what bugs come with the upgrade, anything that would make it not worthwhile?
Thankss
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Follow BTDAG's guide linked in my signature,... It has all the info a beginner could ever need.
There are a few good 2.1 ROMs available now,... and many more will come in the next week or two.
I can only personally recommend Villain6 and VillianSlide as they are the only two i have played with.... But have also heard very good things about RADUG's Vanilla Eclair, and ROBIN04's AOSP ANDROBIN. But i'd hold of testing ROBIN04's until he has implemented a new kernal, cant be a long wait for that though.
Cool,
I'm going to upgrade tomorrow.
Are there any good backup tools to backup ur emails, settings and text messages then I can restore to the new 2.1 version?
Thanks
Hi, I've done tons of Windows mobile upgrades in the past but despite reading through the posts on here, I'm still stuck.
1) I have a HTC Hero (UK Vodafone with the original rom) and want to upgrade to 2.1 in the quickest / smoothest way
2) I'm not bothered about keeping anything at all on the phone
3) Can I use one of official HTC 2.1 roms? If so, will that be easier? i.e. will I need 'rooted' ROMS etc?
Many thanks
vicious6969 said:
Hi, I've done tons of Windows mobile upgrades in the past but despite reading through the posts on here, I'm still stuck.
1) I have a HTC Hero (UK Vodafone with the original rom) and want to upgrade to 2.1 in the quickest / smoothest way
2) I'm not bothered about keeping anything at all on the phone
3) Can I use one of official HTC 2.1 roms? If so, will that be easier? i.e. will I need 'rooted' ROMS etc?
Many thanks
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If you are remotely interested in rooting or using custom software, then DON'T TOUCH OFFICIAL UPDATES. If you install an official HTC update, you won't be able to root again.
TBH, you are better installing a rooted custom ROM. If you choose to go down this route, you have come to the right place.
In terms of ROMs which are very close to the official HTC update (ie. have HTC Sense), take a look at (in no particular order, all are pretty similar)
VillainROM 10.2
Cronos 1.x (can't remember what is latest version)
42Turkey's ROM
Modaco Custom ROM 4.0
etc.
or just browse round the site till something takes your fancy.
Thread moved to Q&A.
and use BTDAG's guide linked in my signature for step by step instructions on how to do it.
Many thanks for all your help.
I followed it to the letter (using gold card method)
and it worked a treat.
Used Villain Rom in the end.
I've flashed loads of windows mobiles and iphones before but never an android device. This was my boss's phone so was a bit nervous.
It's certainly more complicated than flashing windows or iphones but just as satisfying!
Cheers
Now you'v done the hard leg work it'l be much easier for your boss from now on.
Hi there,
Was a boring day at work today so I was lookign at installing Android onto my HD2, I checked out the Android Development forum and there are literally hundreds of builds for the HD2.
In your opinion and/or experience which is
- the best build
- easiest to install for a first time user
- won't kill my phone ;D
All help much appreciated
ben.marks said:
Hi there,
Was a boring day at work today so I was lookign at installing Android onto my HD2, I checked out the Android Development forum and there are literally hundreds of builds for the HD2.
In your opinion and/or experience which is
- the best build
- easiest to install for a first time user
- won't kill my phone ;D
All help much appreciated
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The first one is an unanswerable question. You may as well just ask "which build do you use and why?" as that would get you more positive results.
The other two questions are easy. They're all exactly the same to install (you just copy a folder and run 2 exe files), and I've never heard of any of them killing a phone.
You don't get rid of Windows when you use Android, so your current setup can remain the same. When you reboot your phone, it goes back to Windows, so there's nothing to lose in trying multiple Android builds.
Incidentally, you need a radio that is 2.08 or greater, and it must be a 2.xx.50 radio, not a 2.xx.51 radio. If anyone tells you you need HSPL 2 or 3 then they're wrong. Ignore them. You only need that if you need to upgrade the radio with a custom one, but there's an official ROM with 2.15.50 included, so you can use that.
Just make sure to read the threads where you get the builds from and you'll be enjoying Android in no time.
Good luck mate
I think the CM6.1 builds (thats CyanogenMod 6.1, a special ROM for Android builds) are the fastest and easiest to use. In that respect I would recommend:
JDMS 1.6 (my current one) OR
HD2ONE
Just my opinion though!