yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Android SD Development] __s:
tremendous sense oh humor, u should go for standup.

and what network app r u talking abt m8? where can i find it?
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
PM me and I will tell you how to workaround this for now.
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
Could you please check this in WinMO mode?
[HD2 Android SD Development] rockstarmellon:
Heya!

Wonderful work on this build!

Only problem for me is the data connection. It's drops very often and almost never gets back again without me turning flight mode on and off.

It's quite annoying actually :-)

I felt it work better just after the firt boot. Maby some apps or something like that makes it worse?

Hope for a solution soon :-)

Best,

/Mellon
[HD2 Android SD Development] Faz20:
Thanks for the reply Docent. Yes I did check and after about 2-3 reboots its working fine now (I re-booted the router a few times too so I'm not sure which one is the problem, but it's fine now. It's solved) :)

Thanks very much for the reply :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
Good to know ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] IFO:
Data Connection Drops

Hey! Really a great ROM! My only problem is the data connection. It drops quite often allthough i have full service and H as connection. What can I do to fix this? Thank you in advance for your help!
[HD2 Android SD Development] bbsnick:
+ 1

Wonderful work on this build (0329).

No GPS problem anymore.

SD Card fix working very well.

Beautifull Boot Animation!

All working great after update from 0326 ( copy overwrite the folder android ).

Greetings from Greece!!
[HD2 Android SD Development] Insane Devil:
Hi!

Firstly a big big thanks to the developer of this rom, a brilliant work!

Thou it is much faster smoother and stable that the sense roms, I am not able to use this due to lack of sync option with outlook.

I have looked around a lot but still did not find any application that could make this rom sync with outlook.

So basically, I am looking if there is any way to sync my outlook contacts, calendar, etc with this rom our I have to continue using sense/htc roms to use htc sync.

PS:

I have already used MyPhoneExplorer, but its crap! Only syncs one work,home nos.

I want something like the Htc Sync.

Thanks a lot!
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
The calendar bit is easy - googlesync

The contacts can be exported from Outlook and imported to google
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
This Has to be THE Best Android for the HD2 EVER!

I've been using the 0329 build now since its release and I must say this has to be THE BEST version of Android ever put out for the HD2.

It's FAST as hell - I can barely keep up with it at times! The data drops are minimal and no worse than the drops under WinMO so it HAS to be the spotty towers out here in the stix. Fact of the matter is the data drops recover fast and better than under WinMO.

Battery life is wonderful! Yesterday I went for nearly 22 hours without a charge! Of course, some simple rules to improve battery life DO help. Turn off the crap you're not using when you don't need it and the notification buttons really help with that! Quiet Hours helps too!

WiFi is solid and FAST and I don't have to use a static IP anymore!

GPS is quick and fast.

Outstanding work gentlemen! Keep doing what you're doing!
[HD2 Android SD Development] markthomson1404:
Thanks

Thank you for your work on this , the guide , the FAQ's and everything that has made it possible to get Android on my hd2

Mark:)
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
you need to check our faq's.... because they explain how you can setup a sync to google's servers from within winmo... so if you sync winmo with your outlook and then sync it to google's servers, then boot android.... all your stuff is in there. its very easy to do and takes less then 2 minutes and all your contacts retain their formatting etc. (to be honest I can't believe people are still asking about this...... its in the FAQ's I wrote may not be in docents')
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
It is in your's FAQ ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
First thankyou for all the great compliaments and kind words.

Now to address your data concerns:

We've got PPP data working better then it ever has on the HD2. Other builds went to rmnet based data because they couldnt solve the PPP problem. Now, we've never claimed that data is perfect, however we DO claim that it is better then before and we are always looking for a better solution to the data freeze. (However our solution should be all that is required. data freezes, and we tear down (sleep for 3 sec) and re initialize the data connection. so.... there is a 3 to 5 second period of no data (in 2g situations only - 3g is not effected).... this works perfect.. been tested and does not fail -- UNLESS YOU ARE IN A BAD RECEPTION AREA.....

So here are your options:

1. LIVE with it, and know that the dev's of this build are using the same thing you are... WE KNOW and DONT NEED TO CONSTANTLY HEAR ABOUT IT. we are working on it, and if/when we find a better solution, it will be available immediately for you all to enjoy also.

2. Help us find a better solution and share it with us so that we may make it better for everyone.

3. Use a different build.

(again.... sorry.. its just STUPID that I have to read so many comlpaints about data.... hey.. your car is pink.!) I do appreciate the feedback... and none of you were even negative about it.... so... im not upset please dont take offense... just try to FEEEEEL the message I am trying to get out to you all ;)

(tmo users dont worry about the following section, warren has already setup the tmo dns entries in the tmo build for you ... the following only apply to non tmo service provider based users)

most times (now a days) I'm willing to bet that - the majority of you that are having problems with data not re-establishing is due to the fact that you have not changed the DNS servers in build.prop to match those of your provider. we include google's dns servers by default in the build, which should work for pretty much everyone in the world, but ... that said, nothing beats using your providers dns entries for speed and stability. we've talked about this over and over....... source the correct dns entries for your provider and edit /system/build.prop @ the bottom. (you should see the google servers listed 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4 these are the entries you want to change.) then its up to you to make the changes everytime you update to a new build. (if they work of couse) anyways...... this is stuff you need to know and should be testing anyways before you post about data drops.
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
uploading 0402

30 mins.
[HD2 Android SD Development] AmeriCanAndroid:
UPDATE

040211 Released. First post updated to reflect changes.

:)

Enjoy.

but why is the rum gone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTi40w0nLgo
[HD2 Android SD Development] DracoX:
THX! Downloading :D
[HD2 Android SD Development] markber:
Thanks for the tip.

Just tried to update net.ppp0.dns1, net.ppp0.dns2, net.dns1, and net.dns2 in the /system/build.prop using my network providers DNS servers but these settings don't appear to be picked up by the OS upon boot.

Have also tried via setprop in terminal, but settings also don't stick.

Tried using Set DNS from the market, settings appear to stick briefly and are then reverted back to google DNS servers.

Also tried to enable DHCP, but no DNS entries are retrieved and settings revert to the google DNS servers.

Any thoughts?

Curious why DHCP isn't enabled by default.
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheSkepticalGuy:
Awesome new update works perfectly.
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
you have to edit the build.prop and reboot for the changes to take effect.

and the only thing that is going to change the dns settings PERIOD is editing the build prop. Dont forget if you use the /sdcard/android/root/system/build.prop method, that THIS file is overwriting your /system/build.prop @ each boot, so either edit THAT file or remove it and just edit the /system/build.prop

also of interest, power control widget. how many of you are paying attention when you are pressing the data button.... cause the default setting may be causing you some greif. Pay attention to the data buttons settings 2G / 2G + 3G / 3G only etc....... its not simply a data on / off toggle button. Right?
[HD2 Android SD Development] pringaguardias:
Rotary lockscreen

I decided to keep density 180. Rotary lockscreen shifted to the left. Sliding tab works fine. Is there any solution for Rotary lockscreen:confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
No. There isn't.
[HD2 Android SD Development] markber:
In file explorer, I have /sdcard/android/240buildprop/root/system/build.prop not /sdcard/android/root/system/build.prop.

Is that what you meant?
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
no. i meant what I typed.

if you are like... "what is this /sdcard/android/240buildprop/root/system/build.prop for?" then you have just been busted for not having read the first post.
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
people who just cant seem get past the lock screen issues

(honestly just use the old style until this gets fixed)

or might want to have a look into this

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...-options-aosp-answer-music-controls-beta.html

play around with that for a while and see if you get some good results.
[HD2 Android SD Development] markber:
Doi, guess my eyes are playing tricks on me:

"...root folder from /sdcard/android/240buildprop/root<-here to /sdcard/android/root <-here and reboot."

Sorry .. trying that now.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Animefan:
Im using 240 thingie and I've read earlier that the 29 and 26? had so it (locking thing, screen?) only filled half of screen like and missed some part?

Does the 4th april do that too?

I tink theres a screenshot of the issue somewhere in the thread but theres too many pages to look through
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
Huh? I use Windows Explorer in Windows 7 Ultimate x64 to copy and paste the new Android folder all the time and I don't have issues.
[HD2 Android SD Development] chemass:
Excellent!

Thanks for elucidating!

Although I follow this thread (almost!) daily, I must admit that personally, I never realised the build was using PPP and the others were using rmnet - maybe I didn't read a bit of the faq! Where you've laid it out rather clearly here, I've just had a D'oh moment!

Also, the data/DNS server issue makes perfect sense now you've explained it! bloody obvious really!

Personally, I've just got my DNS settings from my winmo build (using M$'s own 'network analyser' tool and will be inputting those as soon as 040211 has finished setting itself up. (Tell you what bugs me... Date formats! We use day>month>year, you use month>day>year!! ever get needlessly irritated by something pointless? but the amount of trouble I used to have localising web apps before i realised year>month>day ALWAYS works!! anyway...)

Well, first boot has completed after a straight overwrite of the files and, as ever, thanks for all of your hard work guys. We'll see how this one runs!

Seems sweet so far! no 5 min reboot yet tho....
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
If you're claiming that Windows Explorer doesn't copy / paste files correctly, I beg to differ and I would suggest you contact Mark Russinovich at Microsoft ASAP with your proof.
[HD2 Android SD Development] chemass:
FLAME WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. Win 7 x64 Explorer copy every time!
[HD2 Android SD Development] DracoX:
Nice! but i have the led in green color? as I can turn it off?

Thx in advance.
[HD2 Android SD Development] chemass:
Oooh! Bad DracoX, Bad!

1st Post/FAQ/SEARCH!!!!(And install Led Me Know Beta from the market, or plug into power supply, then unplug - green led gone!)
[HD2 Android SD Development] gkcmilner:
It's strange. When I first format the card, copy the files, then run it it works fine. But if I try to restart it will not work until I reformat the card again. It does this everytime.

Any ideas?

BTW, I love it, it works great. I have NO issues (other than the above). It is amazing how much faster web browsing is.

Edit: I have now tried two seperate SD card. Both sandisk, a 1gb and a 2gb. Both low level formated to fat32. On the 1gb SD card Android wouldn't even boot (hung at green HTC).
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
moving that file alone isnt going to do anythign for your data problem tho.. just incase your under that assumption...
[HD2 Android SD Development] markber:
I have set the DNS settings of my /sdcard/android/root/system/build.prop to my network providers and verified these have been picked up by the OS using getprop in terminal.

After rebooting device still starts-up in Airplane mode and takes about 2-3 mins to auto enable radios. Takes another 1-2 mins for data to be enabled.

So far experiencing much the same as before with google's public DNS servers.

Out of interest, how does one enable DHCP for DNS settings as I was curious if that might make a difference.

Another other thoughts/suggestions?
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Just one question.

How often do you reboot your phone?

Do you boot up your phone, wait till it gets connection and then reboot? All day long? Because if you do that, I can understand that this is a problem for you. However, I have to tell you, that this is not how a smartphone is meant to be used.

Try this: Boot your phone, wait till it gets connection, use it.

How that is done:

Surf the internet, do navigation, play games, use the calendar, write emails, do some social networking, listen to mp3s, watch movies, make photos and videos and, if you got some spare time after all that, write sms or make phone calls.

In between those activities, don't turn your phone off. Let it go into standby. That's a lot faster than booting it up.

I know, this might all sound a little crazy. Why do all that, when you can boot and reboot your phone instead. Just try it for a while. I'm sure you'll find not seeing the cool boot up animation is a heavy price to pay but it helps with the problem you have and honestly, although it is hard to believe, that's what a smartphone is for.
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
Thank-you so much! I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time!
[HD2 Android SD Development] DracoX:
Sorry:p

Solved! Big Thx 4 your help ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
my friend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClNNeuEvll0&feature=related

one of my FAVORITE songs of all time.... ;)

!!! :) Welcome San Salvador

it doesnt matter how long that video is... it never gets boring ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] tommykry:
New build working great so far (040211)

But one question?

Why is the rum gone?:D

Thanks for the great work CopeWarren.

Tommy
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAtW0hua9rE

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

and that is why house music pwns.

one of my top 2.

Hed Kandi

Ministry of Sound

pwn
[HD2 Android SD Development] DracoX:
wow!! super very nice work! :eek::eek:

Only one thing:

I am trying to configure the data connection in 2G but when clicking on APN nothing happens? any help :confused:

Regards!
[HD2 Android SD Development] markber:
Been streaming Pandora for a couple of hours ... and guess what. No data drops. So far so good. Loving the 04/02 build :-)

Great job guys!

Thanks Cope for the DNS tip ;-)
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
First of all -

1. What makes you think that EVERYBODY here use W7 UK/USA? As far as I know we may encounter all localised version of Windows - from 2000 (or even older) to W7 Enterprise (I use it for my own). Do you remember WE problems with UTF8 international charactes? 'Cos I do.

2. Read EXACT. Windows Explorer without few things to change (proper extension displaying, show hidden/system files, proper buffered cache handling with sdcards) is a improper tool. I do not find it amusing to LEARN everybody how to do it.

3. Go back in time and find - how many of people had problem here with extension handling - monsters like "rootfs.img.img" were born without a problems.

4. Don't Mark me. As far as I am finding Mark great Mircosoft specialist and quite good sci-fi writer - it's quite hard to compare trained specialist (with his own set of tools) with casual/common Windows user with filesystem knowledge on golden fish level.

Common denominator it is....
[HD2 Android SD Development] bbsnick:
All ok after updating to the new build 0402.

As always, great work!
[HD2 Android SD Development] dark alex:
If I may leave a quick note on your bootup animation... The First part is a thing I cna live with not very nice in my eyes but okay). But I would for better look and feel preferr if you did not pulse the cyano logo but ust fade out yours completely and switch to cyano, completely!

And one question once again: Is the new kernel now implemented or are you not ready with it yet?

But Guys: Keep up the good work =)

I stated some time ago as soon as Data, GPS and AdHoc are working together correctly and the ystem is stable I'll donate something (I know high requests but hey... You're on a good way - Just downloading new release now)
[HD2 Android SD Development] pringaguardias:
Labels shortcuts

I've been missing labels shortcuts that are placed inside folders, some solutions?:confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] DracoX:
Nice Work!

Data works ok!

Market ok! (only AngryBirds don't work :( )

Regards!
[HD2 Android SD Development] pringaguardias:
I replied to me: ADW LAUNCHER reset and fixed. Fund should be folders in gray. If the color is white can not see the names of icons:D
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
Sorry guys, I have been reading the thread a couple of times the last days, but I can't get Android working on my HTC HD2. It keeps stuck at the green HTC logo.

I have read the FAQ, used notepad++ to edit the startup file, formatted the SD card FAT 32, use exceller bootloader and keep waiting for the first boot. I know that it takes a long time the first time, but what is long?

Any idea what I didn't read or did forget to get this up and running? I promise I did my best myself by reading and reading and trying...

I also edited the startup and set the rel_path to Opslagkaart\Android (since I have my HTC set to dutch).
[HD2 Android SD Development] pringaguardias:
Even moving the application to the phone?
[HD2 Android SD Development] evo1rs:
Have you left enough space on the Sdcard? 1gb data.img file created on first boot +300mb for the other files, try to leave 1500mb free on card.

Sent from my HD2

Running AmeriCanAndroid

AOSPHD2GB233CM7
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
Its a 4GB SD card, formatted in FAT32. Complete empty I only placed the Android dir on it. So it should have enough space, right?

I dont have a cardreader at the moment and used http://www.softwinter.com/storagetools.html to format my SD card.
[HD2 Android SD Development] evo1rs:
Does this soft have cluster size option for format? If so I think it should be 32kb clusters. If not I would try to get a card reader and do the format on a computer to rule it out.

Sent from my HD2

Running AmeriCanAndroid

AOSPHD2GB233CM7
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
Yes it does...I used the default. 512 Bytes, now going to try the 32 KB.

But does the path have to be Opslagkaart\Android or just Android, I can't actually find if this has to be changed for this build?

[edit]

Got my reader now, so did the format with the reader...next try coming up.

[/edit]
[HD2 Android SD Development] evo1rs:
The path in mine is just android. I assume opslagkaart means sdcard? You may not need that word added.

Sent from my HD2

Running AmeriCanAndroid

AOSPHD2GB233CM7
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
OK, I'll try one time with Opslagkaart\Android, and one time with just Android. Any idea how long I have to wait for the first time to start?

So I wont interrupt the first boot when I try the other option?
[HD2 Android SD Development] ottix:
Hi Docent14,

this is the output:

Disk /dev/sdb: 1977 MB, 1977614336 bytes

255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 240 cylinders, total 3862528 sectors

Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes

Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes

I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes

Disk identifier: 0xcad4ebea

Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System

/dev/sdb4 * 63 3862527 1931232+ b W95 FAT32
[HD2 Android SD Development] evo1rs:
Usually takes less than 10 mins I think

If it is unsuccessful then check if a partial data.img (less than 1024mb) has been created in android folder. If so delete it before retrying.

Sent from my HD2

Running AmeriCanAndroid

AOSPHD2GB233CM7
[HD2 Android SD Development] dark alex:
But you know that the device will stay up to ten minutes on the green bootscreen?
[HD2 Android SD Development] Ryoukou:
Is there a solution for apps like Engadget? They were only displayed on half of the screen. Otherwise, great ROM :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
I was trying the one without Opslagkaart (which means sdcard in dutch) and just took the battery out. Looked in the Android folder and there was a data.img file. Still less then 1024mb, bc I stopped the process. So, i'll delete it and start again. But it now means that because the file is there he is in good booting process and I don't need the Opslagkaart in the rel_path?
[HD2 Android SD Development] evo1rs:
About that time to create a fresh data.img on first boot, for me at least. I have used my old img from Feb so haven't done that in a while.

Green HTC is up much less time if 2nd boot.

Sent from my HD2

Running AmeriCanAndroid

AOSPHD2GB233CM7
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
You can uncheck Compatibility Mode in Spare Parts and reboot, but there are still some apps that don't respect the screen density. I don't know whether Engadget is one.
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Follow the instructions in post #1

Copy the Android folder to the root of your SD card

Do not change the rel_path
[HD2 Android SD Development] ottix:
Boot problems

Hi Docent14,

you were right!!!

I've just formatted my sd card using Fedora Linux and now it goes!

Thank you for the support.

Ottix
[HD2 Android SD Development] light_n_roses:
there is anyone who is using air attack hd on amercain android ? It works on froyo 2.2 but it doesn't start on gingerbread..I think that it may be incompatible..any help ?
[HD2 Android SD Development] dark alex:
Okay I gave it a try:

April 02 Release still does not connect to AdHoc WLAN Networks

Following procedure:

Activating WiFi

Switching to WLAN configuration

Selecting my AdHoc Network (SSID TrackMania in my try)

Pressing Connect

Entering WPA-Key (Does not work without Encryption, too)

Pressing Connect

Watching at WLAN-State:

Connecting

Scanning

Connecting

Scanning

Connecting

Scanning

Connecting

Scanning

Connecting

Scanning

// State of that network entry switched to "disabled"

Not Connected

... Lasting some time

Scanning

Not Connected

... Lasting some time

It just seems as it cannot connect to AdHoc for some reason and then disables that entries as it sees that it is not able to connect

Any idea on how to fix that?

Last build where this was working was Feb 16
[HD2 Android SD Development] Doemaarwat:
I did again a fresh format, downloaded the latest version again. didn't change anything in the rel_path ... and now it starts up !!!!

Many, may thanks for your patience...now going to dig into Android and get it all working :) Maybe I'll be back with some other questions.
[HD2 Android SD Development] light_n_roses:
Hi !

I have the 29 march version and I use the ext partition way, I have red that in order to updates I have to follow this guide :

"===bkup2sdext users read below===

-backup2sdext (apply to partitioned sdcard users only)

.. including fix_perms from cyanogen to run @ end of first boot up. (see below..)

.. this will fix app force close problems when updating. "

But I cannot see the link to the fix ...it written : see below but I do not see nothing !