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[HD2 General] backlashsid:
to be really Honest..once you start using Windows Mobile after using Android there is a 99% chance you wont like it. Its just lack of support thats all. I however still use WM cos it fulfills my basic needs.

1) SMS

2) Internet(Opera Mini)

3) Watching Movies

4) Making Calls :D

5) Battery Life (its amazing...I have 3G off and use automatic brightness and at the end of the day after nominal use my battery meter is around 70%)

So I am sure you will feel like putting Android/WP7 on it but since you already have an android phone you would go for Wp7

if thats the case

i would advice you to rather go buy the HD7 cos no matter how much of tweaking they do to the WP7 on HD2 it wont be as good as native Wp7 on HD7 ( is what I feel...battery issues...driver issues...magldr issues)

so yeah...go for a HD7..its an amazing phone...sleek and better display than HD2 (more colors) !! and i think an Android port will be soon there for the HD7 tooo !!!
[HD2 General] :
Thanks everyone for the input. I just ordered it, it will be here friday :).
[HD2 General] RDionysus:
Zackdroid,

Congratulations on your purchase!:) Just my 2 cents: while it's fashionable around these parts to knock the Windows Mobile 6.5 OS and for (well-meaning) people to advise you: "just take that off and install Android", let me just say that:

If we're talking about stock WinMo + stock Sense as the phone comes out of the box, then yes-- it's crappy. Considering that Microsoft is very good at building things with potential, but ultimately releasing them half-assed and half-brained, it's no wonder. But thanks to the incredibly smart, dedicated, creative, and inventive folks here on XDA, you can skin, stabilize, and mod WinMo into an entirely different beast (or install a custom ROM that does it for you). I started off like most people, whining about Windows on the HD2 and wanting to do something about it. However, unlike many others, I had to keep WinMo because I have need for several apps that have no Android equivalent (including a few that I wrote myself). So for me it started as necessity. But now, I'll say to anyone who'll listen, that a custom WinMo6.5 running the new Cookie's Home Tab Suite (with Editor, GUI, and Loco) is an entirely different experience. It's like the OS that Microsoft

should have built

, but didn't. In reality, it's not really even a mod but a bona fide re-write of the operating system (and it certainly blows the newer Windows Phone 7 out of the water). Truthfully, I love WinMo + CHT so much that when I'm in Android I can sometimes feel guilty:o that I'm not using CHT (and btw, I LOVE Android). So before you dismiss WinMo out of hand, give that some thought.

I cant say I really understand a lot of the advice here like "when you get your phone wipe Windows and install Android". This is NOT because of my previous statement defending WinMo, but rather because:

if its strictly Android you're after, there are newer (and cheaper) phones that have Android already installed, or that you can root and install your own custom flavor, but most importantly...

one of the most beautiful things about the HD2 is its unique status as a powerful, versatile, multi-OS phone. This thing is just not meant to run one OS! :p

NOTHING beats somebody asking me,

"Hey, what kind of phone is that?"

It's an HD2, I say.

"Oh, what is that, Android?"

Well...yes...I run Android. And a custom version of Windows Mobile. Oh, and Ubuntu as well. Yep. 'Matter of fact, if I wanted to I could run MeeGo, Win 95, and a few others I can't think of.

And then I can watch their jaw drop. I have had hardcore geeks practically foaming at the mouth in envy after I give them a quick multi-boot custom ROM demo and tally off all the relentless hacking I've done to this phone. It's awesome.

The bottom line is most of us here installed other stuff on our phone because we weren't satisfied with the stock phone, and could do something about it, because of the people and tools present here on XDA. But we already owned an HD2. I'm not sure I would go out and buy an HD2 if I was just going to turn it into a run of the mill phone like all the rest... get me?
[HD2 General] :
Pretty much the main reason I wanted to buy this phone is because of all of the OS's. I've heard people say that Windows Mobile is a horrible OS but honestly it doesn't look as bad as people say. I'm deffinantly not just buying this just to put Android on it considering I already have a rooted Android phone lol. I've always wanted to mess around and use Windows Mobile. And it's a device that could probably last me a while. I really can't wait until it gets here :). lol.

EDIT: I also forgot to put on here that I think some of the Windows Mobile ROMs are pretty cool and nice looking.
[HD2 General] enigma1nz:
I had my share of WM devices over the years and find HD2 simply amazing. When presented with a choice, I went for HD2 due to various OS ports available and options/customisations presented. In fact, I am in the process of parting with every other phone in my collection, bar HTC Universal, but I am keeping that one for sentimental reasons.

So yeah, i'd part with $300 if I had to replace mine. I am looking for a main board to stick into another HD2 I have, just so that I can have 1 set up and operational for daily use and another for flashing and playing around. Anyone wants to part with their broken, yet still alive HD2 - give me a PM.
[HD2 General] RDionysus:
As a matter of fact, I might have to shell out for a new HD2 myself. After a year and a half my phone has developed some reception/antenna problems, which if I cant figure out how to resolve it (like, by cracking open the phone and seeing if there's something "obvious" I can fix) I will have to retire the phone.

At that point, it will be tempting to grab something from the new crop of sweet Android-only phones, but I know for sure I'd be jonesin' for some multi-platform action and my HD2. :eek:

I'm starting to look now; I just hope I can find one for the right price.
[HD2 General] :
That sucks :/. When I was looking around ebay i saw some for cheap prices. I figured i should play it safe by buying off of amazon though so that's what i did. I paid $299US for it.

Meanwhile, if you are looking at newer Android devices, and you're on T-Mobile USA, and don't mind keyboards, I would wait untill the myTouch 4G Slide is released. And HTC is supposed to be unlocking the bootloader on the Sensation 4G so that's another choice :).
[HD2 General] :
That's why I went for the HD2. My other choice was gonna be the Touch Pro2 since it was cheaper and you can put Android on it. But i think the extra money will be worth it.
[HD2 General] RDionysus:
Yeah, there's a lot of phones on Ebay, but many are of questionable quality. You'll pay more on Amazon, but I'm assuming you got a warranty, so that's piece of mind.

Thanks, I hadn't given any thought to the myTouch. And obviously the Sensation is the new "it" phone, but honestly, apart from the excitement factor, it's served me well not to jump on the latest stuff, preferring to let the real early-adopters see what kinds of flaws and bugs are present and whether they can be fixed. I've avoided quite a few lemons this way (although you can't always avoid them all :rolleyes:) There are some grumblings RE the Sensation which I'm keeping my eye on: possible "deathgrip" flaw (which may turn out to be a red herring), wide swings in reception-quality on the TMOUS network (which the HD2 also suffered from!), so we'll see....

In the meantime, a few of my friends are taking any opportunity to rave (which can get a bit annoying) about their T-Mo G2X's, so that's a prospect if I go the non-HD2 route....
[HD2 General] DPMAce:
you sir, are a fountain of wisdom
[HD2 General] RDionysus:
Thanks DPMAce, I have my moments :D

But really, any wisdom comes from listening to and learning from all the folks around here who are smarter than me :)
[HD2 General] :
Yeah. It's not always the best to jump in to new devices. I'm trying to force my self to wait to get the Galaxy S2 whenever it gets launched in the US. lol. I got really lucky getting the myTouch 4G almost right after it launched. A lot of devices were shipped with bad screens and bad emmc chips. The G2X looks nice although i've heard it has rebooting problems and stuff like that. But considering it's currently out of stock on T-Mobile's website, they're probably working on fixing it.
[HD2 General] :
UPDATE

UPDATE: It came in the mail today :D. Everything seems to be fine. It's the T-Mobile USA version. The only odd thing was that it came in a myTouch 4G box...lol. But I got the device and that's all that really matters.
[HD2 General] orangekid:
lol that's funny.

First thing is flash HSPL2.08 and get Android/WP7 on that bad boy!!!
[HD2 General] :
I'm gonna do some reading first. I want to try the Android on SD Card thing first. It only came with a 512MB SD Card though and my other SD card is being used for my other phone. So i'll have to go out and buy one.
[HD2 General] orangekid:
That's pretty weak.

This is hands down the best ROM you can use on your SD card.

once you get your card just download the ROM, extract it, move it to your SD card (the Android subfolder).

then you just click CLRCD and then Haret and you're running Android!

http://www.multiupload.com/M92WB5L9V3
[HTC Sensation] dannykewl:
I thought I had my weak wi-fi problem licked, by using "wi-fi best performance" in the settings.This is my second Sensation, I took one back for awful wi-fi and speaker, this one no better even after discovering the "best performace" setting.

I first took the sensation to a Mickey D's nearby, as I know they have wi-fi. Not a blip. I tried with and w/o "best performance", nothing, nada, I parked right next to where customers would sit, as well as tried a couple other areas in the lot. Nothing at all when I scanned.

I then went to another McD's. Pretty much same thing, even though one spot in the lot, I got 1 bar/poor, but not stable to make a connection. I assumed it was theirs, but maybe not,didn't say Wayport or attws. I also parked as close as I could to a sports bar that has wi-fi, again not a blip. I was inside that sports bar the other night, and even though it seemed to get a decent wi-fi signal inside, kept saying "page not found". If I used 2/3/4 G (actually only 2G was working in there), I could get web pages.

I came home after my first trip to McD's, grabbed my laptop, my Sensation, as well as my original HTC Dash, which I decided to try a unused SIM card in. I couldn't make calls of course, but I could connect to wi-fi at my house.

So I set sail with all 3 devices. I went back to the first McD's I tried a half hour earlier, and parked again right outside where the customers sit. Good to excellent signal on the laptop. A consistent 1 bar signal on the Dash, but stable and functional, and it definitely showed McD's sign in page - attws hotspot plus a Wayport icon showing also. The Sensation - not even a hint of wi-fi service again.

Any updates or hacks that will make the wi-fi more normal?

Or else the thing is going back. If I have to eat $50 for the T-Mo store restocking fee, so be it, but now I'm reading people are getting phones from Best Buy and Costo (I assume Sam's Club maybe too) and getting pretty long periods to try them out and no restocking fee. So I may do that. The T-Mo store is 14 days, and I had the first Sensation 7 days, plus the new one 4 so far. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] SoFaKiNgStOkeD:
I agree 100%. My wife's Vibrant gets 3 bars strong from my bedroom (where the wifi is) to my living room, my Vibrant only gets one bar, and often just disconnects all together???? WTF???? Not so Sensational right? I hope a better ROM or some kind of fix becomes available soon.
[HTC Sensation] Badwolve1:
Look guys, there are already dozens of threads on this. Can you repost this in one of those?

Just trying to avoid clutter

Thanks guys

BW
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinytick:
Hi everyone,

I am really curious to know if it is possible to install WP7 on Android phones?

Thanks.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DavidinCT:
No..

This is the first time I will say this but, if you really like Windows Phone 7, sell your Android device and get a Widows Phone 7 device. Best choice you can make :)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jakelou:
Yes. If not.... can someone enlighten me? :D

It will just take a lot of work and won't be near feasible to even support. Cellphone adoption rate says its better to just go buy the phone. ;)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] day2die:
It's technically possible if the phone is using a Snapdragon processor, but so far no one has figure out how to hack the Windows Phone bootloader onto those devices.

So no or at least not currently.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalmate:
No, because wp7 and android uses another hardware.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steven2100:
That's what they said with the hd2 and you have wp7 AND android on it
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leffepe:
Lunscher7

Try this launscer. It is very fast and simpel to use. On market
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NullUser:
You meant to attach any link?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] voluptuary:
i belive it's called launcher 7, it's ok but not great. So far the only device that has had the WP7 OS ported to it has been the HD2 because 1.) it had a partial internal build from HTC, and 2.) the HD2 has probably the largest community support of any device aside from the iPhone.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NullUser:
Thanks for your quick response.

I do think the OP asked about OS not theme

So from what I understand my Galaxy ain't gonna eat WP7 and that's something that's neva gonna happen.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahul.bakayala1@gmail.com:
Install windows 7 on android

So, friends now you are install windows 7 on android

just search on google "install windows 7 on android Guideallindia"

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[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
Screen protector, should I use it or not? will it make 3d effects worse?
[LG Optimus 3D] bolinao:
Definetly yes,you should use a screen protector,i have always used one on every phone i have had from day one,the o3d is no exception.

It does not effect the 3d quality.
[LG Optimus 3D] agrorule:
A screen protector is not necessary in my opinion.

Never used one on my milestone (droid) and dont got any scratches - even when i carry keys in the same pocket...

Gorilla Glas ftw!

Greetz
[LG Optimus 3D] Frizhideron:
but if you don't want it, you don't have to... O3D has gorilla glass, so... ;) enjoy it!
[LG Optimus 3D] Smiffyboots:
Definitely, yes! They have saved my screen many times. TBH I don't even notice mine anymore.
[LG Optimus 3D] otacon888:
How do you know it is gorilla glass? I didn't see it listed anywhere...
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
i was wondering too about gorilla glass, nobody actually can confirm that it's gorilla :/
[LG Optimus 3D] Sicariusmortus:
I tried scratching the glass of the O3D with a bulletin board pin and a needle, it wont scratch.. Metal vs glass and not scratching = gorilla glass in my book.
[LG Optimus 3D] deifel:
I had many gorilla glasses and never used i screen protector. BUT i had always scratches on the displays. And they was not only small... So in future and actualy on my P920 i use a protector becaus I think its better:)

3D works fine - with protector
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
attached terrapin screen protector, not sure if its better or worse then usual, but will see how will it serve, I dont think actually there is difference between these protectors anyway, it's just 'brand' what is under them.
[LG Optimus 3D] exceleth:
Agreed,

I use a screen protector for mine as well. I have seen gorilla glass scratch on O2X so I am not willing to risk my O3D. And it is barely recognizable, so why not use one.
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
yeah, scraching such phone, uhh...
[LG Optimus 3D] zimzimmer:
Been rocking my O3D with out screen protector for a week. i have very light skrach about 2mm long:( screen protector is bk on and will stay on. Protect ur screen guys.
[LG Optimus 3D] Kyutu:
For the minor expense of a screen protector, you can always try one if in doubt.

Personally have had 3 different smartphones and have not used screen protectors as I feel they aren't a requirement so long as you are careful. A decent case should be a priority imo.
[LG Optimus 3D] richhb:
Always wear protection!
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
"Protect yourself (phone!) at all times"

I also bought silicon case for it, in case if I drop it or something T_T
[LG Optimus 3D] tourjefferson:
I'm using the screen protection since the first week that i had the phone and it doesn't affect the 3D effect at all.

Also i have a gel skin case in case i drop the phone...:rolleyes:
[LG Optimus 3D] otacon888:
Got my O3D today and right away i put on a screen protector. It doesnt affect the 3D.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] officetally:
Just wondering if it's the same process. I couldn't find a thread that explicitly stated this..
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpradley:
Yes, go into recovery and select to install a zipped file from the sdcard.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rom-Addict:
just wipe cache & dalvic before kernel

Inc
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drewfus:
You can also do it from Rom Manager, just like a rom.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] officetally:
Alright, thanks guys.
[XPERIA X10 General] reslan_912:
Hey all am a new android user.... i just put hands on xperia x10 bought it yesterday !dont have any before experience in adnroid! i spent last 3 hours rooting ....installing busybox ....emulators everything i successfully made BT5 boot up....depend on anantshri he needs testers ! so am here ! sorry i made new thread cuz im new user cant post replay .....and new in this forum .....i have photos too how i boot it and everything ..
[XPERIA X10 General] anantshri:
hi reslan_912,

first up thanks for the support,

secondly i would suggest you to get involved with the community and read and react on what's there is general and Q&A section, you will soon be able to contribute on Dev section also.

I would prefer if we keep discussion in one thread so that everyone benefits.

as far as help i need is concerned,

I need someone to check which software can work which of them are causing problems. both at GUI and console level so that i can work on a customized image file containing only working software.

note : web/wpa cracking will not work so don't try that.
[XPERIA X10 General] reslan_912:
first up thanks for the support,

secondly i would suggest you to get involved with the community and read and react on what's there is general and Q&A section, you will soon be able to contribute on Dev section also.

I would prefer if we keep discussion in one thread so that everyone benefits.

as far as help i need is concerned,

I need someone to check which software can work which of them are causing problems. both at GUI and console level so that i can work on a customized image file containing only working software.

----------------------------------------------

OK thanks for replay..... how i can test the tools ? most of them are about networking and pentration(am confused cuz it need an ip address wirless is not working nor i can plug a cable) ....can you tell me for example : tell me which software nd what do ? basically the command and i tell you the results ....
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] yoda1:
Team GTP is looking for some one to theme some apps and build a gtp theam package for our rom's contact yoda1.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] yoda1:
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[T-Mobile LG G2x] s10shane:
hi, im about to trade my motorola atrix 4g for a g2x from someone on craigslist. i wanted to know where the water damage indicators are on the phone and also is there anything to look for on that phone if it is messed up in anyway. well thanks for ur time.:confused:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] OuncE718:
On just about all smartphone's the water damage indicator should be on both the battery itself and also right under the battery. The indicator on both the battery and phone should be white (not pink or red)! The main issues most G2x owners are having is random reboots and something called screen bleeding. Screen bleeding is when a black background is shown on the screen and you can see what appears to be white spots. I don't have neither of these issues especially since I've just received a replacement unit from T-Mobile today. So far my phone is running perfect and no screen bleeding!
[Xoom Android Development] Kula5haker:
Did you try it on your own?

C:\tools>fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) To continue, follow instructions on the device's display...
OKAY [218.480s]
finished. total time: 218.480s

C:\tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' (8192 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.719s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 1.299s

C:\tools>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (262144 KB)...
FAILED (remote: (00120000))
finished. total time: 0.267s

C:\tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (12288 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.989s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 2.409s]
finished. total time: 3.399s

C:\tools>fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
sending 'userdata' (139233 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.112s]
writing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 22.258s]
finished. total time: 30.371s

C:\tools>fastboot erase cache
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 1.630s]
finished. total time: 1.630s

C:\tools>fastboot erase userdata
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 67.811s]
finished. total time: 67.811s

C:\tools>fastboot reboot
rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.251s

C:\tools>

Im glad my xoom is still alive, and hate to say it, but the version is still EU 3.01

??
[Xoom Android Development] jutley:
Yes I tried it your first two images had failed either you have not unlocked your bootloader properly or make sure you have MZ604 wifi model if you have done thease repeat the steps again.PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WIFI XOOM MODEL MZ604 ONLY now I have stock us v3.2 and loving it it's a very simple procedure if your boot loaders are still unlocked skip the unlocking boot loader part enjoy.
[Xoom Android Development] CakraMas:
I Guess all are stock 3.0.1 images on this post, not the 3.2 stock.
[Xoom Android Development] jutley:
Yes that's wright the 3.2 comes OTA when you do my procedure thanks
[Xoom Android Development] nicbell:
Is there any disadvantage of using the US ROM in the UK other than warranty?
[Xoom Android Development] jutley:
No its all the same i have had no problems even in market all prices still come up as £ and you can change keyboard to uk english and still have the £ all good here it works 100% just read it carefully word for word and problems just ask thanks.
[Xoom Android Development] kinky-chinky:
If I attempt to flash a rom for a MZ604 device onto MZ601 device will it brick the device or just become a MZ604 device.

I would gladly lose the 3G capabilities for the benefits of a more stable and faster Xoom.

kind regards,

k-c
[Xoom Android Development] jutley:
Sorry i cant answer that one it will be at your own risk my friend
[Xoom Android Development] kinky-chinky:
No worries jutley.

If I give it a go I'll let you know how it goes.

At the mo I'm holding out for an official HC 3.1 release from Moto tho not holding out much hope for a "soon" release

k-c
[Xoom Android Development] Brolloks:
I presume this procedure leaves your device locked, how do I root it under HC 3.2 to restore a Titanium backup?
[Xoom Android Development] an400s:
hi jutley, thanks a lot for the procedure.

my MZ604 (Hong Kong version, 3.0.1) has been flashed to US stock rom and acquire 3.1 OTA update successfully.

cheers!
[Xoom Android Development] ring_GT:
what will happen if you relock ur device after flashing the US wifi image? will u not be able to unlock it again?
[Xoom Android Development] rimey57:
I only get 3.1 update... is it normal?