Fortunately, you can set magldr to automatically boot your phone into android each time you restart it. Nov 09, 2010 sthen, xda forum member, has finally managed to unearth windows phone 7 os rom for htc hd2. Htc hd2 booting wp7 windows phone 7 xdachina video2 youtube. Hd2 windows phone 7 development xda forums xda developers. According to tom codon using this rom wifi, gps and bluetooth and almost everything works, but the graphics driver is a. Sthen, xda forum member, has finally managed to unearth windows phone 7 os rom for htc hd2.
While the smartphone did not get officially updated to windows phone 7 back when it was made available, but thanks to. Thats what they all say but wait til those rom chefs over at xda developers forum have a hand on the operating system. According to the translated text on xda, the rom runs perfect on htc hd2 and consists of three files that are needed to flash it on the handset. However, the rep at the store told me that the microsoft reps told him during training that windows 7 will be available as an upgrade on the htc hd2. Htcpedia have published these pictures of a purported russian rom, apparently ported from another device. How to install android on htc hd2 windows mobile phone. Besides, the download link is temporary removed at the time of writing this no worry, it will back soon. It is not a daily driver at the moment but hey, we are talking about android 4.
Hd2 xda wiki bibanonandroiddevelopmentcodex wiki github. The htc hd2, which started off running windows mobile and htc sense yes android fans, that started on windows mobile and is famous for running e. Jan, 2011 windows phone 7, the latest mobile operating system flavor that microsoft brought to the market last year, is now available for users of a htc hd2 device too, via a custom rom released for them. The same device that has run not only windows mobile 6. Actually, your windows mobile phone may already have the capability of. The htc hd2 is a smartphone in the htc touch family designed and manufactured by htc. Mar 12, 2010 there has been confusion with the htc hd2 upgrade path to windows phone 7 series, with htc russia retracting their unofficial yes and microsoft stating that all devices must have the windows phone 7 three buttons, and after seeing the device at gdc, it makes sense for several reasons. Just came across this thread on xda developers forum where a forum member got a reply from htc regarding windows mobile 7 upgrade for hd2.
It includes some unique features like better customization, superior performance, better cpu usage, superram concept and much more. Android ports for the htc touch can also be used on the following. This was the reply he got from a representative at htc. The xda developer forum hosts several android roms that are in development. Download windows phone 7 rom for htc hd2 now available. After months and months of tinkering around, dark forces team dft has finally completed their windows phone 7 to htc hd2 port and its all demonstrated in video. Sep 19, 2016 the htc hd2 was launched in november 2009 the device managed to run the latest android 7. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Jan 25, 2011 dualboot windows phone 7 and android on the htc hd2. The xda developers forum is the hub of hd2 android project. Android and windows phone 7 experience so, if you like android, but also want to give wp7 a try, buying the hd2 could be a great idea.
Windows mobile enthusiasts up for trying a few new goodies beside what a stock rom for their device can offer have now new options to do so, in case they own an htc hd2 mobile phone. Hd2 hd2 windows phone 7 xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. As of january 2011, magldr and a windows phone 7 rom are publicly available. Mar 28, 2010 could there really be a windows phone 7 rom for the htc hd2 after all. Though having to select the second option from magldr every time you restart your phone to boot into windows phone 7 can be a hassle. Anyway, i havent managed to get in touch with correct department. The htc hd2 also known as the htc t8585, htc t9193 and htc leo, is a smartphone in the htc touch family designed and manufactured by htc. As you may expect, not everything is working correctly like wifi, mobile data, camera and bluetooth. Nov 29, 2012 its time again to call forth the beast from the pits of hacker heaven, that being the legendary htc hd2, originally running windows mobile 6. On this page, we have managed to share the official usb driver for htc hd2 device. The one thing hd2 owners have been patiently waiting for since the day windows phone 7 was officially announced, seems to be getting closer to. Yes, the htc hd2 is ahead of the game again, this time with a port of lollipop by xda senior member macs18max.
Apr 10, 2020 more over the years i had 12 hd2 phones, just to play with the software, installed windows phone 7, almost all versions of android from 20 and back, meego, linux it self, and finally broke one. I am told that microsoft will provide me an activation key by chat, this after informing them that i have an htc hd7, and they also are aware of that i have htc hd2. The release of wp7 for the hd2 can be seen as one of the most advanced hacks ever achieved to a smartphone. Android custom roms also helps you to root your phone so download from android custom roms and enjoy. Mar 22, 2010 the reason is because the htc hd2 is not compliant with the windows 7 phone series specifications. Currently many projects are in progress to run a total of 5 operating systems windows mobile, android, ubuntu, meego and windows phone 7 on the htc hd2. Nov 07, 2010 the folks over at xda have done it yet again. Following this tutorial by xda member darrengladysz will ultimately result in being able to select either wp7 or android from the boot menu. Microsoft and htc never released a software update that would allow the phone to run windows phone 7 or newer software. One is for flashing the stock firmware and the other is for normal connecting the device to the computer. The member in question enquired htc via email on whether or not hd2 will be getting the upcoming windows mobile 7 as a free upgrade.
Dualboot windows phone 7 and android on htc hd2 video guide. Sep 26, 2018 htc hd2 is going to be phone of the year 2011 again. If in case you were already searching for the usb driver of this device, then this page will help you out. The cool kids over at xda developers have put up a tutorial on how to partition an sd card to run both windows phone 7 and. I can even install the android operating system on my htc touch pro 2 if i want to, thanks to those brilliant. The clever people at xdadevelopers have sussed out a way to install both operating systems onto the one sd card, effectively giving the users. Htc hd2 can now dualboot windows phone 7 and android. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you. We highly doubt htc knew of the legacy the phone would end up carrying. Tft display, snapdragon s1 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1230 mah battery, 448 mb ram. Android marshmallow for htc hd2 now available unofficial. Htc leo htc t8585 htc t9193 htc leo 100 htc hd2 official website. Run android on your windows mobile phone howto geek.
For instance, the htc hd7 has back, start and search buttons across the lower portion of the handset, whereas the htc hd2 has phone, home, start, back and end callpower. With windows phone 7 now installed on your handset you will be able to use it as normal. Who dare to say that 5 buttons htc hd2 cannot support windows phone 7 now. The htc hd2 was launched in november 2009 the device managed to run the latest android 7. Dualboot windows phone 7 and android on the htc hd2. Dec 04, 2015 the htc hd2 began its life unassumingly enough back in 2009 as a simple windows phone 6. Ive read online that this phone will not be eligible for the upgrade to windows 7 when it debuts later this year. Jan, 2011 robertson, phillips, and the history of the screwdriver duration. Both oss are running almost as fluid as on any other phone. For the htc hd2, which features plenty of hardware to make it a standout device even in todays market, the fact that it wouldnt be able to be upgraded to windows phone 7 rubbed a lot of. Windows phone 7 rom loaded onto htc hd2, missing windows. Windows mobile 7 on htc hd2 confirmed again redmond pie.
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