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2011-03-31T00:28:00.000-07:00

How To Install Android On Internal NAND Memory Of HTC HD2 With MAGLDR

2011-03-31T00:25:00.000-07:00

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How To Install Android On Internal NAND Memory Of HTC HD2 With MAGLDR
By Haroon Q. Raja on Mar 19 2011 1 Comment

HTC HD2 AndroidHTC HD2 supports installing Android to its internal memory, taking it one step closer to being a native Android device. While we have already covered this when the first internal memory based ROM was released for the HD2, the primary tool used to accomplish this i.e. MAGLDR has seen major updates ever since and is now much better and flexible. Read on for our new and updated guide.

You should first take a look at our previous guide on installing the first Android ROM for the internal NAND memory of HTC HD2 but don’t follow the installation procedure provided there as here is the updated method using the latest versions of the tools.

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. AddictiveTips will not be liable if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

Requirements:

* HTC HD2. (Both LEO512 (standard) and LEO1024 TMOUS (T-Mobile USA) versions supported)
* MAGLDR 1.13 or later installed on your HTC HD2. See what is MAGLDR and how to install it.
* Any NAND based Android build that is directly flashable using MAGLDR. This means no ClockworkMod recovery flashable zip builds or SD card builds. You can find a lot of supported ROMs at the HTC HD2 NAND Android Development section of XDA-Developers forums.

Procedure:

1. Extract the contents of the downloaded ROM to your computer.
2. Power the HD2 off and boot it into MAGLDR menu by keeping the Power button pressed.
3. From the MAGLDR menu, select USB Flasher.
4. Connect your HD2 to the computer via USB.
5. From the files extracted in Step 1, run DAF.exe.
6. Follow any on-screen instructions carefully to flash the ROM to your HD2.
7. Once the installation is done, the phone will automatically boot into Android.

Now that you have Android installed on the internal memory of your HTC HD2, you can also install a different Android ROM on the SD card of your HD2 if you want, and make it a dual-boot phone with two different Android variants. For details, see how to boot Android from SD card of HTC HD2 with MAGLDR.

Info from http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-android-on-internal-nand-memory-of-htc-hd2-with-magldr/

Resets and Bootloader

2011-03-31T00:21:00.003-07:00

Soft Reset

* Push reset button inside phone

Or

* Press and hold the Power button

Hard Reset

While phone is on:
Hold Volume up + Volume down & press Reset button
While phone is Off
Hold Volume up + Volume down & press power button

Bootloader

While phone is Off:
Hold Volume down & press power button
While phone is On
Hold Volume down & press Reset Button

Outlook/Exchange Settings

2011-03-31T00:21:00.001-07:00

Error:
Settings needed for a new Exchange email account. OS WM 6.5

Cause and Resolution:

Email Address: email@companyname.com - use you standard corporate email address

Email Server: Ask your IT Department if you do not already know this

Domain: Usually the same as you would log in to any other corporate site requiring a domain before you username (Example: EUROPE\Username, where is EUROPE is the domain)

SSL needs to be checked.

Icons of installed applications don't show up

2011-03-31T00:20:00.003-07:00

Error:

You have just installed an application but it didn't create an icon and a link in the Programs window. OS WM 6.5

Cause and Resolution:

To create a shortcut you need to open File Explorer and browse the executable file of the application you want to create the shortcut for.
Usually: My Device (or Storage Card) > Program Files > Application name > Executable file.
Once you have identified the file, press and hold on the file until menu shows up and select the Copy option.
Now, using File Explorer, go to My Device > Windows > Start Menu > Programs, press and hold on the Programs window until a menu shows up and select the option Paste as new link.
Done. If you go to the Programs window you will see the new shortcut.

Icons of uninstalled applications

2011-03-31T00:20:00.001-07:00

Error:

You have uninstalled an applications but on the "Programs" windows you can still see the icons of that certain application. OS WM 6.5

Cause and Resolution:

This usually happens if the uninstalled application has been uninstalled without using the Start Menu > Seeting > System > Install/Uninstall Application option.
Please use the File Explorer to open the following path:
My Device > Windows > Start Menu > Programs
You will find there the Icon that you would like to delete. Press and hold on it until you get a menu displaying the Delete option.

Download Attachments Error in Outlook

2011-03-31T00:19:00.001-07:00

Error:

Cannot display the attachment. OS WM6.5

Cause and resolution:

Solution 1

Two folders need to be created on the phones memory, not the storage card.
Inside the Program Files folder create a folder named Connections. Inside the Connections folder create a folder named Mail Attachments.
Folder structure should be like this:
Program Files\Connections\Mail Attachments

Solution 2

Check the settings in:
Exchange Management Console > OrganizationConfiguration > Client Acccess > Exchange > ActiveSync Mailbox Policies > Default Policy - Tab Sync Settings, check box "allow attachments to be downloaded"

Solar Powered HD2

2010-12-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

The other days I was talking about the extended battery for the HTC Leo because this little beast seems to be quite hungry when it comes to electric power. Well, here we have yet another solution, the HTC HD2 Solar Power Charger.

Can be found here:

Pocket Solutions

Android Froyo HD2 Applications List Part 1

2010-12-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

During the past days I managed to test a bunch of applications on HTC HD2 running Android Froyo 2.2. So here is my initial list of applications which work fine and most of them are also a must have:

Utilities; Office and Security:
Advanced Task Killer - usefull for stopping non-responsive apps
AVG Antivirus - the famous antivir
Winamp - widely known music player
Adobe Photshop Express - photo editing application
Adobe Reader - PDF reader
Dual File Manager - File Explorer
Skyfire - Internet Browser
Google Translate - Google's translation software

Games and Fun:
Chess - needs no description, the name does it
Drum Session - full set of drums to be tapped :)
Yahoo Messenger - IM client from Yahoo
Penguin II - funny game - Bear kicks Penguin with a bat
Piano - play piano
Solo Lite - play guitar
Talking Tom Cat - cat repeats what you say with a funny voice (Helium like)
Backgammon - needs no description, the name does it
Real Blackjack - needs no description, the name does it
Unblock Me - move blocks to get the red one out of the box

You can find, download and install them via Android Market.

Enjoy!

HTC HD2 WM6.5 Custom ROM's

2010-12-06T08:04:00.000-08:00

Nice collection of custom WM ROM's for the HTC Leo can be found here. Choose your favorite:

http://htcpedia.com/soft/htc-leo-rom.html

ActiveSync WM 6.5

2010-12-06T07:20:00.001-08:00

Here are some useful links for downloading ActiveSync, software needed to synchronize your Windows Mobile 6.5 Phone with your desktop, laptop etc.

Active Sync for Windows Vista and 7, 32 bit version:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=46f72df1-e46a-4a5f-a791-09f07aaa1914

Active Sync for Windows Vista and 7, 64 bit version:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=4F68EB56-7825-43B2-AC89-2030ED98ED95&displaylang=en

Active Sync for Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9e641c34-6f7f-404d-a04b-dc09f8141141

Extended Battery - HD2 - Cool!

2010-12-06T07:07:00.001-08:00

The Extended Battery. Well this is a cool accessory for the HTC HD2, as the big screen, 3G data connection or Wi-Fi and nevertheless the applications tend to drain the poor little battery of the HTC HD2 incredibly fast!

Full package includes: 2300 mAh battery, back cover with kickstand.

Applications for HTC HD2

2010-12-06T01:34:00.000-08:00

Two great resources for both paid and FREE applications for the HTC HD2 running Windows Mobile 6.5 (native OS):

XDA Market - can be found here:
http://xdamarket.vbnfiles.com/Download.aspx

OMarket - can be found here:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/omarket/

digi.mobil internet settings for ANDROID (romanian users only)

2010-12-02T07:50:00.001-08:00

So here are the internet settings for digi.mobil network (in Romania) on Android for the HD2:

Menu >> Settings >> Wireless and Networks >> Mobile Networks >> Access Point Names

Press Windows Logo key and select New APN

In the new Profile please enter the following settings:

Name: internet
APN: internet
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
MMS Proxy:
MMS port:
MCC: 226
MNC: 05
Authentication type: PAP
APN type:

Last but not least, you should save the profile.

Hope this helps!

Running Android OS (2.2 Froyo) on HD2

2010-12-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

So, if you ever get tired of your native WM 6.5 OS on the HTC HD2, you might want to try the latest release of Android (2.2 Froyo). Below you can find a step by step tutorial on how to actually run it without having to wipe your existing Windows installation (who knows, maybe you want to revert).

Myself, I am currently running Froyo 2.2, the Darkstone build and I find it pretty stable, allthough it kinda drains out your battery a bit.

I didn't get any errors with it, didn't have to format my storage card and did not experience any data loss or corruption. Still, please beware that because I am not performing this activity on your phone, I cannot be considered responsible for any kind of damage to your phone. I hope you won't encounter any problems, and I think you shouldn't if you follow the steps carefully.

Pre-requisites:
HTC HD2 running WM6.5
Storage Card with at least 1Gb free
USB Data Cable
Android Darkstone for HD2 - you will have to download it, can be found here:
http://theadventuresofpj.com/downloads/HD2/FroyoStone_Sense.7z

The steps to a successful installation:

1. Download the archive
2. Connect your phone to the pc using it as a mass storage device
3. Unzip the archive to your storage card (you should have a folder named Android on you storage card afterwards)
4. Disconnect the phone from your PC
5. After Windows loads start the File Explorer and go to the folder Android on the storage card
6. Inside the folder you should find a executable file called CLRCAD, run it
7. In the same folder you should find another executable file called Haret. After running this file, the Android should start booting. It might take some time for the first boot, be patient.
8. Enjoy Android! ;)

If you want to go back to Windows, just shut your phone off and restart it again, it will automatically boot into Windows.

HTC HD2 Technical Specification

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For all of you that didn't have the chance to own the HD2, or for those of you that would like to buy one, you can find the detailed specs on:

HTC Official Website
http://www.htc.com/us/products/t-mobile-hd2?view=1-2&sort=0#tech-specs

GSM Arena
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd2-2957.php