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[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
This only applies for Upgrading and not a New install. For a new install its always better to let the system create a data image or use the 'empty' image supplied with the build. Most builds have codes to create a default size image. If thats not to your liking then you can choose a supplied image of desired size and do the first boot up...

For upgrading purposes this method has advantages

1) it ensures a clean trouble free installation first time (makes sense to avoid any conflicts with the old data image on boot up.)

2) If there are any problems with the build then at least you can identify them before you transfer the old data image.
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Your welcome
[HD2 Android SD Development] Juangiluruguay:
Difficult to express how easier you made this process for me, with all info provided.

In my name, and the name of all the rest,that will use this thread to start with Android on HD2...... txs ;) ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Updated

updated info on maintanence and battery life
[HD2 Android SD Development] KrewsialNL:
I just added a link to your thread in my signature if you don't mind. Hoping it will provide easy access for all users ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Not at all ;) Reminds me I have to do the same on my signature too
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
Hey, would doing this void my warranty/contract insurance?

Im on virgin media UK, if that helps.

Thanks for the great tutorial anyway :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Unless u install a HSPL my understanding is that there is no reason to void your warranty. But I m no expert in these matters. Having said that my old hd2 touchscreen was freezing and I had hspl on it but managed to reinstall the original SPL back and returned it to virgin and this one is the replacement..they didn't complain .. ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
I have radio 2.07.51,22_2 and spl 1.42

Does that mean the only way I can do this is the HSPL method?
[HD2 Android SD Development] jamieross:
Great guide m8 good job well explained, but I dont know if this helps anyone but I always un-mount my SD card before a reboot or shutdown, on some builds it can reduce corruption to your data image (ie cedesmiths builds)

JR
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
@ samdeath . Have u considered upgrading your HTC stock ROM? The new 3.14 ROM also upgrades ur radio. In that case there is no messing with HSPL. The other option is SSPL which does not change ur original SPL.

@ JR . In theory if u umnount the SD Card in Android, it only delinks the the SD card portion outside of your data image? If u umnount the whole SD card then android would crash.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
I cant upgrade the stock rom, there isnt a virgin media rom on the htc website, and the normal one says my device is not eligible for it. However, ive installed HSPl now, and followed all the steps, changed the radio to 2.15 etc, However now ive just "installed" android for the first time and its been on the htc spash screen for like an hour. I did not use a data file, is this normal?

Using froyo hd v4.6 btw
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Can you please write down your exact system configuration please i.e win mo rom, full radio version.

Normal boot up should take not more than 45 min. If you have no luck try pulling the battery out and starting up again. This sometimes works, otherwise looks like you have to go back to the beginning and try with a ready-made data image :(

Good Luck
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
Well, I WAS using 1.66 rom WWE (stock) the one that came with my mobile and HSPL 2.08, also the newest radio, 2.15.50.14 i think it is. However now im flashing my device with the newest stock WWE rom and im going to try again.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
Ok, just booted into android for the first time again with the new ROM, on the splash screen atm, this tiem i used the 1 gig data file from the thread of the android ROM. I'll post back what happens soon.

EDIT: NVM it boots.

TY mate, your thread was very useful.
[HD2 Android SD Development] rovanv:
Really helpful thread. I am a newbie and was getting lost in the huge forums and technical jargon jungle. Thanks! :)

However, I am facing the same problem as Samdeath. I downloaded and ran the botloader. Then I copied the Android folder from (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=793924) and ran Haret. Yesterday, when I tried it, the splash window was stuck at the black HTC screen for 1.5 hours. I had to remove the battery to use the phone again.:(

I have again ran the same thing. The phone is showing the HTC splash screen, but it has only been 15 minutes. So, will wait for another 45 minutes or.

Am I doing something wrong? Do I have the wrong files? :confused:

Thanks for your help!
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Hi I am posting the Installation instructions form the Build that you are trying to use

Installation Instructions:

Extract the Android folder (with all files in in) to root of your SD Card. THIS IS IMPORTANT.

If you already have an Android folder on your SD Card DELETE IT OR RENAME IT, because this version MAY BE INCOMPATIBILE with older releases !!!

After copyng everything to your SD Card ensure you have at least 600 Mb free space for data store

After you have done all steps go into Android folder and tap CLRCAD (for working sound), and after that just tap HaRET.

On first run when there is "Creating a new datastore" just give it time to complete, and on first boot be patient and give it time to load everything.

If you get some strange errors, or Android does not work, try to reformat SD card and try everything from the start.

HD2 needs radio 2.08 or above to run Android. If you never upgrade your radio, you may not be able to run Android on HD2.

It would be helpful if you can post your system configuration in full so i can advise.
[HD2 Android SD Development] chiragpatwa:
not loading android

i have same problem like rovanv i have radio verson 2.12.50 and spl 2.08 hspl

i put android folder to the root of 8GB sd card and run first CLRCAD.exe then heart exe then phone go to load some file then flash light come once and stuck at black and white screen with scurmble look

i waited for 45 mins but not process

what to do ?

do i need to do anything else ?

and What is Data.img ???

Thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
Make sure that the 8gb card is fully formatted (not quick format) to the fat32 file system, and the default allocation size (cluster size) is 32/64 kilbytes, I used 64. Then place the android folder on the card, and the data.img inside that android folder, I recommend getting the data.img file from your build's post because my phone wouldnt boot but when I used the defualt data.img it did.

Strangly enough it says that it will take 30 m inutes without a data file and 10 minutes with one, well i tried without one and it was stuck at the splash screen for like an hour and a half, I used a default data file from my builds thread, and it booted up in about 3 minutes.

Also, i'm using the 3.3 stock winMo rom, and the 2.15 radio, you could try this if your having problems.
[HD2 Android SD Development] coolfire:
What an excellent thread for anyone who's new at Droid ROM'ping with their HD2!
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
I know you've most likely heard this question before, but all apps/settings etc that work on a normal android device should work on an android hd2 shouldnt they?
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Yes have been using all apps that are available on the android market. I do know that some games like angry birds can be a problem to install on certain builds. For the build that i have been using no such problems though.....
[HD2 Android SD Development] joykiller:
Hello all not sure if I am putting this in the right forum. but here goes, Every android built I tried worked great but when I put the phone down for a hour or so It will not wake up.The buttons on the bottom light up but no screen. I remove battery and start again all fine. this keeps happening anyone have any Ideas This is my info os version 5.2.21.892 manila version rom 2.13.531.1(90963)wwe radio 2.10.50.26 protocol 15.39.50.07u hspl3-pkg. Any help would be great. Thank you. BTW with out built all works fine :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Wake up lag is a known problem with a few possible reasons

Here are my thoughts

1) Try reformatting your SD card with both 32/64 kb cluster allocation on a pc (you need to try both versions to see what works)

2) Upgrade radio version to 2.14.50.xx

3) MDJ 4.3/4.5 Froyo Sense HD build with hastarin 8.6 Kernel

4) Start with a new install

5) If you have SetCPU app remove it and let the kernel set the CPU speed automatically.

Hope this helps

:)
[HD2 Android SD Development] knothead:
I've searched a few different ways and do not seem to find if I can copy my sd card in full to a larger one and still have my android running when i plug in the new card?
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
old SD card to PC then to new SD card>>>Android installation will remain intact as long as the whole android folder is copied including data.img
[HD2 Android SD Development] knothead:
Ok I figured as much. Thanks ill be doing that soon as I get a bigger fastr card.

I suppose that's his we can try other roms so easy, coming from my cm6g1 this will be a fun phone.
[HD2 Android SD Development] rovanv:
Alright!

I finally ported Android! Its a big thing for me, because I have been wandering around like a lost lamb for a few days. Thank you despy!

I followed your advice and formatted the SD card and then tried it using this build - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=859817. I also copied the 1GB image just to be sure.

Crossed fingers and 5 minutes later, it worked. :-)

Love the Android interface and cant wait to explore further.

However I am facing 2 issues-

1. I cant see any of my phone contacts that I have in the WinMo6.5 :-( Would I have to re-enter all the contacts one by one or is there a way to do this at one go?

2. How do I enable internet through GPRS/data from my mobile service provider. All I can see is to work with Wi-Fi. How do I activate it?

Thanks for your help!
[HD2 Android SD Development] Samdeath:
You should be able to select the operator when you first boot up android, or atleast I did, so I dont know about the data problem sorry, however you will not see any of your contacts, or any of your other files or apps from windows mobile (that are on the phone memory, not the sd card) because you are booting from a different operating system, the only way to can see your contacts is to boot back into windows mobile and save them all to your sim/storage card.
[HD2 Android SD Development] knothead:
Congrats. Sync your winmo contacts to a gmail account -the one you used for android - then they will all be on your phone. If you leave the winmo sync active they will stay that way in both os.
[HD2 Android SD Development] williammic:
Size Limit

So am i limited to 1gb of image therefore 1gb of apps only? :eek: ..thanks bdw great guide :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] robs1971:
Trouble!

Hi

I followed your guide step by step but I cant get my HD2 to run Android. I have tried two builds but in both cases once I run HARET the process will not go any further than the small white text in the top left corner of the screen. I have left it for over an hour but nothing.

Can anyone help please?
[HD2 Android SD Development] timmymarsh:
what rom, radio are you using? did you reformat your sd card?
[HD2 Android SD Development] rovanv:
I sync'd my contacts with my gmail account from my winmo phone and then changed to Android and then sync'd my Android with the gmail account. But most of the numbers do not show up, I get to see a lot of 'Unnamed' and a lot of gmail contacts. but the phone numbers do not show up when I try to search for a contact:-(

I have stopped using Android for a while, as the phone does not recognize the caller/message-r and just shows the number. Almost on the verge of giving up and I dont want to; I loved the Android interface. :(

What am I doing wrong? :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] robs1971:
Rom is 1.72.206.6.3?

The automatic boot loader, should it be stored in 'program files' on the phone?

I am going to use a new sd card for my next attempt.

Thanks

Rob
[HD2 Android SD Development] bistort:
This forum is very usefull wish i would have found this a few weeks back but I do have some questions.

I have installed Android on my HD2 it worked great for a few days then it stoped connecting to my email so I restarted my phone to see if that would fix my issue. Now when I run the haret.exe file it just goes to the HTC screen and stays there is there something Iam missing or doing wrong ? Iam using rom version 3.14.531.1 radio 2.15.50.14

The android version Iam using is HTC Desire non-sense build (HD2Froyo V3)

Is there a better version or updated one out there I should be uising?
[HD2 Android SD Development] alehardware:
1 stupid question ... but I couldn't find the answer

Is there any other way of going back from Android to Windows Mobiles that is not by pressing the reset button?

I mean can I trigger a reset of the HD2 in Android? Thanks.
[HD2 Android SD Development] rovanv:
Alright. Successful Contacts transition from Winmo to Android.

I used Sprite Migrate. Its very easy and transferred all my Contacts, SMSs and Call Logs.

1. Installed Sprite Migrate on Winmo, backed up the data on to the Storage Card using it. Copied Data(.smf) on to the PC

2. Installed Sprite Migrate on PC. Converted data(.smf) into Android format and saved it on Desktop. Then copied it on to the Storage Card.

3. Switched Phone to Android.

4. Downloaded & Installed free Sprite Migrate on Android from Android Market

5. Unpacked the data that was copied in Step 2. Took 10 minutes.

All my phone contacts come up, I can see my messages.

Me Happy!:D
[HD2 Android SD Development] bistort:
That seems like alot of work why not just Sync Winmo to your gmail account then when you start Android and sync your gmail accout to the android os it just downloads them. Did it on 2 different phones last night and worked like a charm.
[HD2 Android SD Development] bistort:
check out this link bout halfway down the page it shows a bootloader you can use I havent tried it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=881958
[HD2 Android SD Development] pmapp:
Just would like to add to the thread by saying thanks for the guide

I'm now been running the Desire rom for the past week or so, and loving it - it's brought the HD2 to life. At the moment I'm more than happy to stick with Android as the primary OS.
[HD2 Android SD Development] JBANKS86:
Abit Stuck .....

Hi,

Ive done everthing as outlined in your instructions ( very clear by the way) but for some reason unknown to me my Android will not boot, The following is displayed After i Lunch the HaRET file..

HaRET boot

shutting down hardware

turning off muu...

in preloader

PSR=6000004f

tags relocated to 0x11B00100 (size 0x00000f00)

kernal relocated to 0x11b0b000 (size 0x0026f33c)

initrd relocated to 0x12200000 (size 0x001d0210)

jumping to kernal (custom) ...

It then freezes at this point and doesn't continue ... Just wondering if anyone knows what i have done wrong...
[HD2 Android SD Development] dominicpcl:
my friend install the android for me a few days ago and i'm loving it... but there's a few problems i face on android. When i plug in usb, i can only charge the phone. there's a drive appear at my pc but could not access into the drive.

The android system is kind of lag and slow and i got bad signal as compared to winmo system. I could not log into my yahoo mail too. My sd card is jammed with at least 400 tmp & rec file. I'm not so sure if anyone face the same problem who can enlighten me about this.

I thought of master reset my hd2 and reinstall the android system to it and hopefully it runs without error. any tips or guideline for me?
[HD2 Android SD Development] harryreid:
hi!

i have done all of this exactly. but when i load up android on my HD2, it starts to load up, then a big "HTC" logo comes up on the screen, and just stays like that... i have left it for hours on end, and nothing happens.

i have reformatted my mobile, but it still didn't work.

thanks for any answers, harry.
[HD2 Android SD Development] lms1407:
Great post, very usefull!

Only I would disagree with the memory card size - 2 gb is more than enough.

Thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] timmymarsh:
2gb is big enough if you only have one build, however i have 3 current builds with their own data.img on mine, hence having 8gb ;)

Happy New year :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
PLease list your system configuration such as winmo Rom, Radio version, SD card formatted/not,

Try using pre-made data image that comes with the build which seems to sort out most of the first android boot problems
[HD2 Android SD Development] valv507:
I agree 100%, I have Froyo 4.6 loaded in mine and cannot be any happier.

Thank you very much for this thread
[HD2 Android SD Development] mikeyqp:
hello all,

I'm a complete novice at all of this, so I apologize in advance for my future ignorant questions.

1 - I want to install the newest android OS on my HD2, so is the process explained in the OP for the newest android?

2 - I bought the phone with froyo 2.2 preinstalled, I used the 16GB SD card to transfer some files and all of a sudden it says "clrcad.exe and haret.exe not found" so my question is - am I not allowed to use the SD card if android is installed on it?
[HD2 Android SD Development] help_acs:
so i have read every post on this thread and on a few others on trying to put android on my phone. even what most of you are calling very easy to understand instructions its gibberish to me... is there a dumbed down version? (my friend put android on my phone for me but im having quite a few problems with it and from what i have read it is because he didnt format the sd card before he installed it for me and well i have the sd card formatted but cant figure out how to put everything back on or where to even get it) please help :confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] timmymarsh:
The guide is for installation of droind on sd card, there is now nand, which replaces winmo os, head over to the hd2 nand subforum for more info. If you remove the sd card whilst its running it will crash :eek:. U can safely store other stuff on the card, i still dual boot and have a lot of winmo files on there as well as droid data, no probs.

This guide is pretty "dumbed" down my friend. If your having problems then just start again. Format your card fat 32 (back it up before if theres important stuff on it). Transfer your downloaded android folder to the root of your card, ensure you have the right radio installed (which u should have already) and away you go. Problems often occur when you transfer a data.img from one build/chef to another; sometimes you get away with it,sometimes you dont.
[HD2 Android SD Development] rajbps:
Unable to connect via usb to pc

Hiya,

I followed the steps and has been able to install and use Android on my HTC HD2 phone really great.

Unfortunately when i an on Android and connect my phone to the pc, XP sp3 it does not recognise it and I do not get access to my sd card.

Also how can I get the contacts from my widows part transfered over to android.

When I boot in windows all works fine :-(

Pls advise.

Cheers,

Raj
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
When you are in android and plug in the USB cable to your PC > Now on the phone in the Notification bar you should see a icon for USB connection. Swipe down on the phone notification bar area and pull it down > select the usb icon message bar > this opens a new window on the phone and you need to select the option for >> disk drive

Now you should see the USB card mounted on your PC as you did in WinMo.

Please do a search for exporting contacts. There are a number of options. I used Gmail setup in WinMo Activesync on the phone (google this if you need to know setup procedure). Once synced with your gmail account in WinMo > Boot into android and set up Google Sync thru Settings>Accounts and Sync>google account setup and then then sync > you are done.....
[HD2 Android SD Development] rajbps:
Unable to connect via usb to pc and robot voice

Hiya,

I do not get that though I found that I can get to that option via the following :

settings => connect to pc => Default connection type => Disk Drive

Unfortunately even though I see the drive now when I click on it I get pls insert a drive in E which is my drive.

Second when I make or recieve a call I can only hear a robotic voice and can not understand anything even if I connect the headphones :-(

I am running the latest ROM version 3.14.405.2 (04666)wwe

Radio version is : 2.15.50.14

R 2.15.50.14

G 15.42.50.11u

D 3.14.04666

Anyone has any ideas pls.

For the contacts, I was able to use my exchange for it but thanks :-)

Cheers

Raj
[HD2 Android SD Development] imtb:
hi...

my phon ' s Radio verison is

2.07.51.22_2

so plz tell me wot cn i do..

plz help ma
[HD2 Android SD Development] imtb:
hi,,

dear frd i really need ur help.. i m sick off trying every fing into my phon but i dont ve android into my phon

my phone ve Radio verison :2.07.51.22_2

spL : 1.42.0000 xe

rom version :1.66.405.1(76641) WWE

i tried leoimg.nbh for flashing but whn i relased volum down flash were not start..

i tried android as well whn i ran hearted . exe my phon was stucked..

i dont know wot to do..

plz help me......
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Hi there u will need to flash a new radio using hspl. Use step a and then step b in the guide as per instructions on first page.
[HD2 Android SD Development] zirconiumdragon:
Piece of cake!!

:eek:Took me a few tries but from what you posted I was determined not to be a noob!! GREAT WORK!!!!:D:D:D
[HD2 Android SD Development] flyboy340:
Despy 1989, Fantastic guide, thank you. It makes installing Android on HD2 a breeze & answers just about all my questions I had about Android.
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Glad its helped you. :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] SuburbanMe:
I have this exact same problem!

These are my details:

R - 2.07.51.22~2

D - 15.32.50.07u

G - 1.72.82124

What the hell do I do to get android running? I've flashed a new radio, using the stock rom that came on the phone but no matter what android rom I try, I get the same results.

Please, can someone tell me exactly what I need to do?
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
You radio is not compatible. Flash a new radio 2.15.50.14

You should be able to search for it .
[HD2 Android SD Development] tkkk:
about android

hii there i m a new user to htc hd2 leo, the details of my phone are as follows...ROM VERSION-Elegancia rom v5. final wwe..RADIO- 2.14.50.04 I installed android on my phone everything is working fine but sound is not proper i get robotic voice while making calls i did CLRCAD first but of no use so plzz help me out..
[HD2 Android SD Development] SuburbanMe:
ok, I seem to have the right radio now, but when i go to flash it - my phone goes to a black screen and the software on the pc errors out.

Any ideas?
[HD2 Android SD Development] SuburbanMe:
right, I've downloaded the appropriate radio version, and i've successfully flashed it, Kinda - it tells me it was successful, but after the phone reboots, it's the same radio - 2.07.51.22~2 - what the hell is going on with this thing?

Just to clarify, I'm trying this on the Aussie HD2 (t1919 something or other), does that make any difference?
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Looks like both the above posts are problems related to radio flashing incorrectly. Suggest

1) You need to install hspl 2.08 first , link for installing instructions is on the first page.

2) then flash the radio 2.15.50.14

3) check the correct radio is installed

4) proceed with Android installation on a formatted SD card. Step B
[HD2 Android SD Development] despy1989:
Try different Android Rom and see if problem persist. You may want to search the relevant Android Rom thread to see if anyone else has similar probs/solution.