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[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tlerner:
Do you guys still remember what Android was like when it was first ported to HD2? Do you remember a rather long (and important) list of things which did not work? How long did it take for Android to get to the stage when we can use it on a daily basis without too many glitches?

And if properly installed how well does the WP7 work? Yeah, I thinks so too (DFT team, you are geniuses!!!)

I also loved Android and think it is a great system, got it to work well from my SD card, but, it is 'heavy' and slower than WP7. Switching between so many screens is tiring and even though it is much more customizable at the end of the day it does not matter as much. What we want is a functional phone where within a couple of clicks I can be in the desired application, primarily the most used apps such as SMS, email, and Internet. The keyboard is most accurate of any I ever used on my HD2. WP7 is the king in this department.

When I turn my phone on in the morning it updates my email within a few seconds (not the case with any Android build I used).

Also, I think HTC built this monster of a phone with an idea of MS upgrade (the fact that MS screwed them because of the 5 buttons is a different point) so it is not strange that WP7 runs much better on it than Android and even better than on some native WP7 devices.

We need to remember that this is a very new system which is still being improved upon.

I guess I am also tired of flashing (been doing it for almost 3 years now) and never being fully satisfied. I just want a phone which will do its basic jobs efficiently and SIMPLY!

I find the sound quality to be much better than in Android, no more robotic voices, it hooks to my bluetooth headphone quickly and efficiently, it has a great (and fast) voice command already built (no more .cab installation after each flash). etc....

Thanks for listening:)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] NFRCER:
Thank you... Thanks a million. I honestly find it VERY hard that some other people do not realize this:

1. It's a proof of concept (A very good one at it too)

2. It's bound to have glitches

3. One could argue it could have been tested for longer, but this wouldn't be the case. Developers can start tinkering with the OS files while DFT works to fix any remaining bugs etc.

4. Last but not least, It's a PORT. Things aren't exactly gonna work out of the box right away. Its like switching an engine to another car, don't complaint cause the car doesn't behave like the original car where the engine was.. Geez :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hammerman44:
Gonna run it for a while, quite like it, nice a smooth.

Have Dell Streak with 2.2, so not fussed about switching to Android, may go back to WM 6.5 if it proves troublesome.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] padibuz:
I'm in the middle of a dilemma: what's better, the OS itself, this amazing smartphone I've had the privilege to buy, or the genius of Cotulla and the DFT team. It's a good dilemma, so I don't mind :)

It was a hassle to get everything up and running (activating the phone, Chevron, calling Microsoft), but now that everything is functioning as it should...I'm sold.

The main reason is the fluidity of the thing. I didn't like the interface at first, but after playing around with the OS for a few hours, I finally understood the brilliance behind the design. It's the most fast, elegant, pretty and responsive user interface I've used on a phone. It's even more amazing when you come to realize it's the first build DFT has released. The first one !

If Microsoft decides to somehow remotely kill my OS I'll reflash everything to stock, sell the device and go buy a genuine WP7 phone; I'm that impressed.

Obviously, the omission of certain features is absolutely puzzling. I can perfectly understand why Microsoft went the Apple way and tried to create a closed ecosystem for apps (I don't approve, but at least I understand), but other things...what the hell ! I'm not going to repeat what people have been banging on forever here: custom ringtones, app sideloading, customization options, lack of shortcuts for settings I use all the time (data on/off, wifi on/of) just to name a few...

Anyway. Android is a brilliant OS, and it's a geek's wet dream, but for a phone that just works, is fast, responsive and sleek...well done, Microsoft.

edit.

the Xbox integration is a big bonus, too, as I own a 360, and I regularly play games on it.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mystik610:
I agree.

WP7 is a keeper for me. Overall the OS is a lot more polished and smooth than Android was at launch...hell its more polished and smooth than the latest native android phones.

I'm a techincal person who likes to tweak, but in my day to day useage, I appreciate the simplicity of WP7. I certainly think there's a lot missing from the OS...particularly in terms of customization. I just hope MS gives WP7 the opportunity to grow the way Android did. Android is a giant now, but it had very humble begginings, and was initially met with a lot of the skepticism WP7 is now facing.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tlerner:
In addition to my earlier post I just want to reinstate that I think Android is a great OS, the question here is not of the comparison of the two systems it is a matter how they run on this particular phone. I have flashed this according to the tutorial, registered to Live Services, and so far the phone is behaving impeccably.

Lets not forget that HD2 was originally built with WP7 upgrade in mind, hence so many buttons which is sort of funny, because they were superfluous for WinMo 6.5 (seriously guys what did we need 5 buttons for?) and due to MS' greed later they became an obstacle for WP7 too. Darn buttons :rolleyes:

I am sure that DFT team will smooth it out shortly, we will soon get the algorithm for generating Live codes as well.

I wish some things were more customizable but that will come in time too. Also, I rather like the look of it, it does not look like any other mobile OS and that is a GREAT thing.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] tonychou:
i am looking for all guys' opinion,and if u all say yes i will buy a hd2 to try the taste of wp7
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mskip:
Opinion on what exactly?

Dont buy an HD2 based on other peoples opinions, buy one because it can run WM6.5, Android, WP7, Ubuntu, Meego, make your breakfast for you in the morning, looks great has a huge screen and is better than any other phone in existance STILL after being over a year old ;)

Ok I made up the bit about making your breakfast for you in the morning but seriously if you are going to buy one JUST for WP7 then dont because by the time you get one you may not even be able to activate it as it has to be done via microsoft customer support and they wont let it go on forever. People may think Microsoft dont care but just image if everyone bought HD2's and stuck WP7 on them instead of buying native WP7 phones, their sales figures would fall through the floor.

My opinion, if you like the look of the HD2 and just want to give WP7 a try but dont mind if you have to end up switching to WM6.5 or Android then by all means go for it as its a great phone and will do everything you want it to. If you are buying one just for WP7 then buy a WP7 phone. I havent ever regretted getting my HD2 for a second its the best phone I have ever owned and even a year later when people are usually getting hungry for an upgrade I cant see anything on the market I would want to trade it in for.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] silverwind:
Hi Mark,

Love to read your opinion. I agree with you. Hd2 is the best smartphone ever.

I never before imagine what hd2 can do;) I bought it both Hd2 and iPhone 3 gs, but most of the time I sticked to hd2, if I have to sell one, then definitely sell my iPhone :D to buy hd7 ;)

Cheers
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] grandmaster_b:
Heres my opinion on WP7 compare to Android.

WP7

Best text and email interface.

Flashiest/smoothest menu system.

Android

Best App Store.

Best Battery Life.

Best Web Surfing.

Not locked down.

I dual boot WP7 on NAND and I have 2 Android builds on SD so best of both !

I do notice that Magloader and SD roms consume far less battery than Android ROMS run using WM6.5.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] mystik610:
Android is a great OS, and ran just as well as a native Android phone on the HD2. There seems to be a lot of heated debate over which OS is 'better'. Each OS is designed to appeal to different types of users, and its a highly subjective matter.

The two OS's are philosophically very different, and perform very well in the areas they are designed to excel at....at the same time, the inherent design philosophies behind the two OS's create deficiencies in certain areas, related to the purpose the goal of the OS. ie Android is designed to be a highly customizable experience, at the expense of being confusing, less cohesive, and less refined. WP7 is designed to be a very accessible, fluid, elegant experience, at the expense of being locked down. Both OS's could go a long way by improving the areas where they are lacking...neither is perfect, and the competition between the two OS's will be good for all of us.

I can understand where Microsoft is coming from in terms of the hardware requirements. They needed consistency in the hardware to make sure the software functioned properly. ie: the use of the camera and search button play a big part of how the OS operates. It was unfortunate that the the HD2 got caught in the transition, but Microsoft had to start from scratch and cut all ties to its old, failing mobile OS.

Interestingly enough, when it was first announced that the HD2 would not get the WP7, I read an article that commented that HTC should throw HD2 users a bone, and create a phone with a nearly idential hardware profile as the HD2, but is compliant the hardware requirements of WP7...thereby making it easier for the developers at XDA to port WP7 onto the HD2. 10 months later the HD7 comes out, and here we are! Who knows, maybe MS is throwing HD2 users a bone with the activation codes too.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] kswissonez:
I think im gonna make WP7 my native OS. Every screen just looks so crisp. Its completely new. Specific programs, mostly pictures, Zune, and Last FM shows the picture or track thats playing as a background, I mean I really like it. Writing on this thing is amazing, however, I do miss long pressing a letter for, lets say an "!" Everything works, marketplace (which was very tedious for me), camera (minus green flash), voice, sound volume is very loud, BT, WiFi, the facebook integration is amazing. The browser is sub-par, im sure in the near future, it would get much better but hey, Im not complaining. I even get an "H" in the corner when I hit high mbps. The screen transitions are great and the screen is extremely responsive.

All-in-all, I love it. Winmo was fun,and so was Android. Im more of a Windows guy (had it every since the Wing came out), the WP7 is more-so for the mature/minimalist user. I think thats why the home screen is so simple.I dont plan on changing for a long time.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] NeoGreendawg:
I'll change back as soon as I need to use TomTom again... Apart from the lack of sat nav apps, the only thing that really annoys me is that I can't connect it by usb to my car radio any more ('incompatible usb device').

Otherwise, I've gone from a sceptic to believer.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] inexorable:
Definitely keep WP7, i really like it. I'm very impressed how stable it is on our HD2.

And As said before, i like the New interface (breaks with others OS), it's very smooth & amazing transitions. I believe in the Market ;]

@mystik610

" I read an article that commented that HTC should throw HD2 users a bone...

Who knows, maybe MS is throwing HD2 users a bone with the activation codes too."

lol, maybe, seems right; it would be so humorous =]

(can't believe it's so easy to get codes)
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kalpa11:
So i used to have all my apps on my ext filesystem on my sd card on my mytouch 3g 32B. Recently i wiped and upgraded to cyanogen mod 6.1 and also wiped ext filesystem. I used titanium backup to restore all my apps but they are on my internal phone storage now. Is there a way to move them all to my ext partition on my sd card without having to reinstall them all. also i dont want it on my fat partition i need them to be in the ext partition thank you!
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LIL-SIDDI:
Use a a2sd script? And terminal to move Them to ext
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kalpa11:
are you talking about firerats patch?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LIL-SIDDI:
Yeah, but i dont know how it works on mt3g ;)
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kalpa11:
but i thought a2sd moves only from the fat partition to ext? does it also go from internal phone storage to ext filesystem?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LIL-SIDDI:
Apps2SD works by having your SD card patitioned into TWO filesystems. A normal FAT32 partition and a secondary ext partition. ext is just a filesystem, like FAT32, but it's the filesystem used by Android internally.

Apps2SD then runs a script on your phone which symbolically links the folder from your phone's internal storage where your apps are normally stored, to the ext partition on your SD card.

Android doesn't know that when it's installing it's apps to the internal phone storage, it's actually being stored on the SD card
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] traumatism:
in otherwords as LIL is saying. yes it moves apps from phone to sd card like the older roms did :-)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marqus18:
Im having a big problem which I need help right away I cant download these pic not from my text message I have no internet on my phone only wifi. How do I get it back is there a rom or something I can do to ge these pic without losing them???
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drmacinyasha:
Alright, I realize you're new, but looking at like two threads would tell you that you need to include some information!

Rooted?

Root method?

ROM?

Kernel?

PRL?

PRI?

hboot?

Recovery?

Radio?

Signal?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigbailey1986:
Excuse my language, but what the hell does that mean?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evolishesh:
You have no 3g service? have you gone in to wireless connections,mobile networks,and make sure that they are check.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] go4the1:
If you're rooted, flash the latest radio/wimax/etc from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715485

It means he's stressed because a girl sent him some nude pics but MMS requires 3G and unfortunately his 3G isn't working.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evolishesh:
That's funny!!!!!:D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spiicytuna:
I smell a troll.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] azbarber:
It was working earlier, but now the mount r/w button doesn't do anything. It highlights and presses, but the status doesn't change from r/o.

Anyone else run into this?

Az
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] irishii911:
I am having the same issue past the first screen which is in r/w mode but anything after that is stuck in r/o. I am a newbie and have no fix but if you hear of one please share! Thanks!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] Geezer Squid:
I've not had/noticed this issue. You might try uninstall/install.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] azbarber:
Thank you! Uninstall/Install worked great!

Az
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] RootNewbie:
After installing busybox from the app store, I got it to work...
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] teknikk7:
Install Root Manager. Run that first and give permissions.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] jrid32:
FYI, none of the before mentioned options work. I can't get anything to work...
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] freakshow686:
What version are you running? I read some people having problems with anything below v2.13.1.
[Fascinate General] hkseo100:
http://briefmobile.com/samsung-fascinate-official-dl09-update-is-here

I downloaded my DL09 from here (I had to install it before I sold the fascinate)... One thing I forgot to do was if this is the full package. Has anyone else downloaded from this link and confirm if this is bloated/full?

(I remember Touchwiz Lock screen + default Live wallpaper, the pond one, but that's all I know)

Thank you.
[Desire Themes and Apps] rippe93:
So, I would like to have galaxy s memo on my htc desire, i got the memo.apk from my friend that ripped it from /system. But can't install it the easy way. But i got a thought that if i ADB push it to /system does it work then?

-rippe
[Desire Themes and Apps] Robert A:
i think not... please upload the file.
[Desire Themes and Apps] danial.aw:
no i tried already.. the app is great but doesnt seem to install... (from what i read its not deoxed...?)

the only one i know that work on other phones are the launcher and music player
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Can't receive phone calls. Just shows up in missed call log. No ringing.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] homer169:
An answer would be easier to obtain with more information.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
It would be very helpful if you would consolidate all your issues into one of your post, as they may be connected, and included more information. Usually the basics needed are atleast which ROM you are using, what changes have been recently made, and a detailed description of the problem.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
I put vanilla cynogen mod rom on. And now it wont get calls when. Someone. Calls me it just shows up as missed call in call log.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
I'm not trying to be an asshole, but I would just like to impress upon you how perfectly useless you have been to yourself. Vanilla Cyanogen Mod ROM, really, which one, there is no "official" CM for Eris, so which port are you using. If it's showing up in your missed call log, the call reached your phone, missed calls due to no service, airplane mode, phone shut off or any reason except they were simply not answered, do not show up in the missed call log. If it's in the call log you can almost certainly receive calls, your notifications may not be working. Have someone call the phone while you are watching it, if the display does not indicate an incoming call then you do have a novel problem. Try this and please report.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Sorry for the lack of knowledge on this I'm just having alot of problems with it and don't know where to start. My friend introduced me to rooting n different Rome on his phone n said to try it out. So sorry. I tried someone calling me and no display of them calling then I checked call log when they hung up n it showed a missed call. If that. Helps any.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
I have modle. Number- froshedyo. Android version-2.2.1. Kernel version-2.6.29-decafuctcfs-dirty-c6271491. Mod version-froshedyo-6.2-rci-desierc. Build number-frf91

If that helps
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
lol "if that helps," dude that exactly what you've been asked for in each of your threads, I'll do some tinkering, see if I can find you a way to get Amon-RA Recovery without too much hassle, that can help resolve most of your issues I've read about. I'll post back later tonight.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Alright! Thank you so much. I know I'm a retard.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
BTW what method did you use to root the phone, a direct link to the tutorial or the name of the app, whatever you used, please.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
One click root
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Well, before I get too far into this, One Click Root (jcase's I presume) installs Amon RA Recovery, RomManager doesn't actually install ClockWorkMod Recovery, it's a sort of one time run overtop of Amon, try booting into recovery directly.

Turn the phone completely off, Press and Hold the VolumeUP key while Pressing and Holding the Power/EndCall button. Alternatively, with the phone on Press Power/EndCall, chose reboot, recovery, ok.

If you have a menu with several options in green text that you highlight with the trackball you are in Amon, and this will be easy.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Yup it's in green using trackball.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Outstanding, read this first post very carefully and follow it step by step, if you want to try FroShedYo again, make sure to re-read this first post entirely. The reason you did not have market was because you did not flash this file. If you want to start over completely from stock you may also use bftbo's FlashBack21

While you are in Amon Recovery, connect your phone to the computer with the USB/Charging cable, select the "USB-MS toggle" option in Amon, press the trackball. On your computer find the phone, transfer whatever ROM you wish to flash to the SD Card, do not place it in any folders. Follow step by step the instructions here. If you are flashing FroShedYo, (or any CM ROM that requires a gapps flash) after you Flash the ROM, but before you reboot, flash gapps.

Make sure you understand all of the instructions before you do anything, if something is unclear feel free to ask.

Alot of this stuff can get overwhelming if your new to it, I bricked the first phone I rooted because I wasn't paying attention, but be cautious, and be sure you understand anything new you want to do to your phone.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
BTW this is based on the assumption that you "flashed" ClockWork Mod Recovery from RomManager, both Recoveries use this same styling. The procedures are also very similar for both, as long as you have a custom recovery you should be able to fix this. Amon is "preferable" for the reasons bftbo brought up in another of your threads. To definitively tell which Recovery you are using look for white lettering on the bottom of the screen,

Amon-RA Recvoery - Build : RA-eris-v*.*.*

ROM Manager - ClockworkMod Recovery v*.*.*.*
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
It says build : eris-v***
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Did you have any luck reflashing the ROM with a full wipe?
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
Apologies for butting in.

Amon_RA should look like this: http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/erisuser1/Amon_RA_stuff/Main_Menu.jpg

FWIW, there is a mini-tutorial with lots of pictures (of the Amon_RA menus) in this post on AF

Now, back to the regularly scheduled programming.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USSENTERNCC1701E:
Yeah, I googled and couldn't find anywhere a build : eris-v*** So I'm kinda banking on a bit of oversight or a typo. That pic is very handy, much more specific than "menu with several options in green text" :o lol

Thanks bftbo
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Yes did everything u wrote n put gapp. In n flashed all n seems to be working awesome. Thank you so much. If I have any issues then I will repost. Thanks again
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoemotorcycle:
Question so. Now I have among do I have to remove clockwork
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrObvious:
Good work. Also if you are typing on your phone I would suggest downloading the XDA app and downloading the Smart Keyboard trial and putting it in compact QWERTY mode. If you resize the keyboard to maybe three-fourths to the right for portrait and get used to it, man it is so much better. It may help. *wink*