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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Chainfire:
@mskip

To find the name of the storage card folder programmatically (note: this would also return internal storage!) use FindFirstFile / FindNextFile / FindClose functions with "\*.*" path... Storage Card and Internal Storage etc will have both FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY and - more importantly - FILE_ATTRIBUTE_TEMPORARY set.

So no more need for knowing the folder names :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jban83:
first timer

I have my HTC LEo tmousa and I have made no changes to it except the last tmo update.

ram size 576

flash size 1024

OS 5.2.21892 (21892.5.0.89

Manila Version 2.5.20121412.2

ROM Version 2.13.531.1 (90963) wwe

Radio Version 2.10.50.26

Is there anything I have to do before I download an android version and download the executable?

If i understand correctly all I have to do is place the cab and the android version on my storage card and run the exce? please help with step by step
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Tubgirl:
A small donation is on its way... it's only £1 but if everybody who downloads your loader donates £1 it will add up to a respectable amount of beer for you ;)

Brgds... /Tubgirl
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Longsh0t:
I followed the instructions (using the Froyo rom) and while I can boot into Android the backlight doesn't work at all. During the initial Android startup, the LEDs flash, then the screen goes dim. It comes back on then fades out again. Android boots but the backlight is completely turned off. Going into the settings to adjust the brightness changes nothing. Ideas?

*edit*

Fixed. Updated the zImage for the rom.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] patensas:
Ok when i used your files for my Dutch rom i missed out on the quick link in my startmenu. Editing the app.dat file solved it, so i figured you also needed that info :rolleyes:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Thank you :)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Ok Version3 has now been released!! :D

Please read the first post for all information.

On installation you will now be given the option of creating a Bootup prompt which will ask you which Android build (also set on installation) to start, or to carry on into windows.

If your language isnt detected by the program you will also be asked to enter the name of your Storage Card EXACTLY as shown in your file manager. Please make sure this is correct or it wont work. If you dont get this prompt then your language is already pre-set.

You can also set (on installation) whether to have options for Desire, Froyo or both. Any options you dont want will be deleted from your phone to save space (my files only, it wont affect anything on your storage card).

Please test it and GIVE ME FEEDBACK if it works or not. It works perfectly on my WWE Rom but I cant test it on other languages.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jrlh02:
I'm having problems with the name of the storage card which doesn't make any sense because I'm entering it as "Storage Card" which is what it says on my phone. I have the icon and everything on the phone it just doesn't load up, any thoughts on this?

Am I doing something wrong here?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
If the name of your storage card is "Storage Card" then it shouldnt ask you for the name as WWE roms are pre-set.

What language rom are you using? What folder do you have your Android folders copied to and what build are you running?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] wardh:
Great app, thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jrlh02:
I got this part to work now... it seem that I was missing a few files. Now what I'm getting when I run the Android app is this " Launch a script file. Default path is the same where the executable lives. Right under that there is a box and .txt file comes up, whenever I click on run is giving me an error.

I have my everything copied to my Storage Card root, and I'm trying to run the 2.1 build which it isn't booting up at all.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Is your Android loading normally without using the Loader, by running clrad.exe and then haret.exe?

And you selected the Desire version on the program right?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] oxhaotong:
Great job! This is what I have done...

Yesterday I installed V1, and got the turbo mode which was very annoying (various error and warning, can't get rid of, had to pull-out-of-battery every time). I think somewhere you said V1 should have fixed this turbo mode problem, but my phone could not work out....

Today I tried your V4, and starte Android when phone boots up, and now everything works great like a charm!

A donation is on its way to you Mark, thanks a lot for your work!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Glad it worked :)

For feedback purposes can you tell me if the installation went as stated in the first post? What language rom you have and whether it asked for the name of the storage card.

I need as much feedback from people to know if the program is working correctly but people dont seem to be leaving any lol.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] oxhaotong:
Rom: WWE (C0okie 1.66? can't remember)

Radio: 2.12.50.02.2

SPL: 2.08.HSPL

Desire2.1 on HD2

Didn't ask for the name of sd

Followed the instruction in post#1
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Simpfan:
Followed all instructions but it stops on blacksreen.

I get never this: 5. If your language isnt detected then you will now be asked to enter the name of your Storage Card EXACTLY as its shown in your File Manager. You only have to do this once, it will remember the settings until you uninstall the program.

Please help.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tgerbracht:
Nice little program. My first dual booter and chose this one over the others.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
What language is your rom?

Where exactly did you get the black screen? When you ran Android did you get a progress bar come up on the screen?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Simpfan:
My language is Norwegian/Norsk.

yes it boots up an screen with much info. So it slowly turn the text of and stops on black screen. Must take the battery out to restart it.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tgerbracht:
I'm having a problem where I uninstalled the program and then on next bootup it says that androidlauncher.exe can't be found and it's either unsigned or components can't be found. I then reinstalled the program to clean it up and I get the same message. Both times installed to device.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
If you are getting to the text on the screen then the Android Loader has done its job ok so im guessing there is something wrong with your Android files/installation.

Have a read of my FAQ and see if theres anything you might have done wrong which would stop Android from loading.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jsmccabe78:
am having trouble uninstalling your program.

after installation, my sense email stopped functioning and now cannot download emails (maybe a coincidence? can download folders, just not messages. maybe tis the rain outside - though i am connected via wifi.) also, now my date is completely off (says it is nov 21, 2010.) seems sense is dying on me...

anyways, uninstalled. and now on every reboot i get "the file "Android Loader" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate. or one of the components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling ore restoring this file." i have installed/uninstalled and same notice.

how can i truly uninstall your program? i don't think my problems are coming from android as that doesn't affect windows as i take it. maybe something about your program is not playing nice? thanks!

--tmous/ stock rom
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tgerbracht:
Yes, same experience.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jsmccabe78:
so i decided to hard reboot.

mskips program (though i couldn't uninstall) wasn't the cause of my problems. everytime i load android sense goes wacky and stops working. hope you get your problem fixed!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Angela2797:
Very nice work! I'm able to launch it if I go to start--android froyo but it will not launch when my phone is rebooted. I get the error about the certificate being unsigned, etc. I updated the .NET framework and still get the error. Any ideas?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Im afraid its my fault I was a bit stupid and left out the uninstall script to delete the shortcut from the startup folder :rolleyes:

To stop the message popping up everytime you boot just go into Windows, Startup and delete the Android Loader.lnk file.

The cab has been fixed and uninstalls fully now. I have updated the version to 3.1 and uploaded it to the first post so there shouldnt be anymore problems.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Are you running a Stock Rom?

Try installing *THIS* file and see if that fixes it.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tgerbracht:
Thanks Mark, that fixed it. Program was fine, but I started having instability issues with Darkstone's Froyo when using the program. I'm grasping at straws and it might just be that I have a class 2 SD, but trying to remove all the potential issues that are causing it to SOD.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
The loader wouldnt cause any stability with Android as its a WindowsMobile app and doesnt alter any system functions. I have been using it to load DarkStones build since I made it with no adverse affects.

There are likely to be new builds out soon with the gps being fixed and other things on their way to being fixed. Until then make sure your card is formatted with FAT32 and all files are in the right folder. Also using a clean, lite rom such as Miri's v17 and a 2.10 or 2.12 radio helps alot.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jsmccabe78:
thanks mark. actually beat ya to the punch and did it manually and stopped getting the error. unfortunately, sense was messed up (obviously not your program's fault.) weird that android would do that. did it after multiple hard resets (anytime i use it.) oh well, tis for a different thread!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] paultatoes:
im having issues with this

ok when i start up the haret thingy after i clicked the clrcrad. somethign something well like after that it would load up nice and perfect and it would pause where it says free eod or something like that and then the only thing that would show up is battery data update like every minute or so and then it goes blank on my screen like it doesnt turn off but it just turns into a bright black screen and well i dont know whats wrong with it is it the rom version i have or what?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Are you stating a problem using my Loader or just a problem starting Android in general?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] nsnthuan:
Which leo android build is the most stable? so far i have only tested the froyo 2.2 desire build and everything but the camera/video camera seems to work.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Did you not read the first post?

DONT ASK IN THIS THREAD ABOUT QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS WITH ANDROID. THIS IS TO BE KEPT JUST ABOUT THE ANDROID LOADER.

If your question isnt about this Android Loader then please ask any questions in the Q&A thread.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] antaed:
hi mark

thanks for your very nice and useful app, it has become my favorite android launcher ;).

i used a couple of dual-boot launchers before and they worked very well but i don't really need that choice. i still want to keep wm as my primary os and just venture into android from time to time, so your app is exactly what i need.

however, despite the turbo issue being solved i still think it is safer to launch android as fast as possible after wm reboot. every time i launched android after a few hours in wm, data connection doesn't work (in android). no big issue but to get it to work fine, i always have to reboot my phone prior to launching android with your app.

so as a suggestion, do you think it's possible to make another version of your app for those of us who still want/need to stay on the safe side.

"version b" should reset the phone first and then launch android automatically right after boot.

many thanks and best regards.

cheers :)

antaed

p.s.

i'm running darkstone's froyo v1 on:

hspl3

4 gig class 6 sd card

artemis v25 rom

radio 2.10.50.28_2
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Hey thanks for the kind words its always nice to know my work is appreciated:)

I will look into adding an extra button for the start menu that will put an automatic boot in the startup folder, then restart windows and load Android automatically. The only thing im not sure about is whether I can auto delete the boot script so that Android doesnt constantly load every time windows is started.

I have also been informed about a better way for non invluded languages to set the Storage Card location so if I get it all working correctly I will update the cab tonight :)

Thanks again for the feedback.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
NEW VERSION RELEASED!!

Read the first post for new features :)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tpctsu:
so i just download the android build i want and i put it to the sd card and the the cab file and i am ready? no need of haret or something else before?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Simpfan:
I have Rom version 1.66.409.1 (76641) NOR

OS Version 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)

My language is Norwegian/Norsk.

yes it boots up an screen with much info. So it slowly turn the text of and stops on black screen. Must take the battery out to restart it. I have looked at youtube on some videos, noen of the loading screen comes up in mine phone like the ones on youtube. Have I a not campatible rom version? I have orginal rom not a flashed rom. Do I have to flash rom with HardSPL first?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
You need a 2.10 or 2.12 radio for it to work propery which you probably dont have/ You can find your radoi version in the device information.

Go *HERE* and have a read. Theres a link to my flashing guide if you need to update your radio.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Look *HERE* for instructions on what you need to make it work. My app just loads Android from windows but basically yes as long as your Rom and Radio are compatable with Android then you just copy the Android files (or folder if required) to your storage card, then install my cab to device memory and run the link.

Please read all information before you do anything though.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] antaed:
Thanks Mark, your launcher is complete now. I can't imagine what else could we ask, simply THE BEST!

Have some beers mate ;) 7P9018059H4821829.

Cheers,

antaed
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Thanks :)

Yeah since it now asks for the Android folder on installation its pretty future proof and the auto reset option was your idea so you have to take some of the credit for that ;)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] oldsell:
can you help me ?

my android rom is under the folder "cm6-htcleo",can you make a booter for me?

thanks .

my english is poor!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] 3agle:
you are the man!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
You can use the version in the first post just select the cm6-htcleo folder in your storage card when you install the program and it will load fine.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] cappyfusa:
Unsuccessful reinstall

Hello all,

Just got my HD2 a couple of weeks ago excited to get Android running on it.

Firstly, thanks for all your hard work and all of the advice on these forums. My WinMo froze up so I'm attempting to remove mskip_Android_Loaderv4 to reinstall. But i keep getting "mskip Android Loader V4 was not completely removed. Do you want to remove from list of installed programs?" I chose yes.But when I go back into the list it's still there.

I also get the "Installation of mskip_Android_Loader_V4.cab was unsuccessful" error.

The last error I'm getting after a hard reset. I get "The file 'Android Loader' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring the file."

Seems im in a trap here.

Any advice?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] KangCweep:
I just got my HD2, and its default, I am not familiar with the termonolgy used on here but I just want to be sure I am not missing anything. So I can install this cab and my phone will have an android option? and I can install APK files on it? I had a rooted G1, and comeing from there to iphone back to WinMo has boggled my mind. Sorry.. sommeon guide me..
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
All this program does is to run the Android files that NEED to be put on your storage card first:

Useage:

1. Make sure you have your desired build of Android copied across to your Storage Card. Go *HERE* for download links.

2. Install the cab to DEVICE Memory.

3. You will now be asked if you want a prompt everytime you start WindowsMobile to run Android or continue to Windows. If you select No you wont get this.

4. You will now be asked which Android links you want displayed in the Start Menu (Android, Android with Soft Reset or Both).

5. You will now be asked select the folder where your Android build is copied to. You only have to do this once, it will remember the settings until you uninstall the program.

Goto the link in Step1 and read on where to find the Android files and where to put them. I recommend trying DarkStones Froyo v1 which is *HERE*.

After you have the Android files copied across to your Storage Card then you can install my Android Loader and set it up. Then its just a case of selecting the Android link from the Start Menu and waiting for it to load.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mwr666:
What about ubuntu?

Can you rewrite little ur loader and make it ubuntu compatible? plz if you have some time make an ubuntu version
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
What files does ubuntu need to run and where are they stored as I havent used it before?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mwr666:
ubuntu have only Haret no Clrcad. All files are in "StorageCard\Ubuntu"
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Here you go try this and let me know if it works ok:

[APP] Ubuntu Loader v1.0 for HD2

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mwr666:
works for me thx a lot :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] h@wk3y3:
Very slick app!!

Thanx heaps!!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
You are welcome :)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Cret:
This is a great app - thanks!

Apologies if this has been covered already somewhere and I've missed it, but I have both Ubuntu AND Android on my SD card - I know you kindly provided separate loader apps for both of them, but is it possible to combine them or use one to give me quicklinks/boot options for BOTH those OS's?

I know I could install both apps and it would probably give me the shortcuts/quicklinks that I need, but as they also do boot options specific to each app, I'm slightly concerned it might cause some sort of conflict if I installed both?

Basically what I'm wanting (if possible) is to have quicklinks for android AND ubuntu, and for both of those and winmo to appear as boot up options, ie all 3 OS's. I have an ubuntu folder and android folder on the sd card and both work nicely, but would be nice to have the ace functionality & integration here to cover both at the same time. Would guess there are plenty of people with the same setup.

Hope that makes sense! And apologies again if this is mentioned already.

Cheers

Jim
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
It makes perfect sense lol and its something I was planning on doing today I just wasnt sure how well Ubuntu and Android play together on the Storage Card (i.e. data, cahe, settings).

Just keep watching I should post something later :)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Cret:
Excellent - thanks Mark. :)

*edit* I forgot to mention sorry - I've not used Ubuntu/Android extensively while they coexist on the card, so there may be some issues I've not yet found since I've only had a bit of a meddle really, but they do both work.

The only proper annoyance at the moment I've found (which I think is more a known general issue) is that neither Ubuntu not Android will shutdown or reboot on mine. If I try to do either (in either!) it fails - Android simply seems to hang while attempting to shutdown, and Ubuntu just stops on one of the big scrolly screens with the penguin at the top. :)

Like I say though, I don't think that's down to them trying to co-exist since Android would never reboot/shutdown properly for me anyway so I'm assuming it's something everyone already knows about.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] NLS:
What could I possibly do wrong?

- I have the whole android tree and the two needed executable in my SD card's root.

- Running those, starts android fine.

- I installed your program in main memory (not SD).

- Clicking the icons, does nothing.

???
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Did you select the correct folder where your Android files have been copied to when you installed the program?

If you have a registry editor then goto HKLM, MSkipAndroidLoader, AndroidFolder and check the string is the same as your Android path.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] NLS:
It says "default".

As I said my android folder structure is directly on SD root and zimage etc. are on SD card root too.

I suppose the program doesn't have any debugging mode eh?

Nothing pops up to let me know what is wrong.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Its all written in mortscript so its easy enough to look at the script. When you first install the program it should ask you to select the path of your android folder. If you didnt get that which you obviously didnt if its still set to default then something must have gone wrong.

Can you uninstall the program and then reinstall it (to device memory as before) and note down everything you are asked on installation. You should first be asked if you want to add a startup option, then asked what icons you want added to the start menu and lastly asked to select the path (via a tree structure) where your Android files have been copied to.

If you arent being asked the last one then thats why the links arent working as the path is set in the registry to be called when needed.

You are using version 4.0 right?

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] NLS:
1) I am using the version I found in 1st post.

2) I answered all questions in the first install (so yes that part works) including the last one, where I selected "Storage Card".

For some reason it ignored me for that last question (but it did what I asked for the first two).

So, in what format should I enter the path manually in my registry editor?

"\Storage Card"?

"Storage Card\"?

...or what?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] vikramdhani:
I have a question : How this works since we have to install clrad file before we use the HARET.exe ?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
It runs clrad.exe before it runs haret.exe

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mskip:
Hmm its really strange that you selected the Storage Card and yet it didnt get written to the registry..

Using a registry editor goto HKLM, MSkipAndroidLoader, AndroidFolder and edit the string

If all your files are in the root of the Storage Card then you want to enter \Storage Card

If all your files are in the Android folder within the Storage Card then you want to enter \Storage Card\Android

Then try running Android and see if that works.

Mark.