Keep in mind that some features do not work, but that they are working on updates as we speak follow htc linux on twitter for updates. Nov 30, 2011 the htc hd2 leo has become the most multioperating system capable device ever made. Android marshmallow for htc hd2 now available unofficial. Haret is needed for booting the linuxkernel so that android can be installed. So after a lot of complications, a basic functioning version of android 2. The htc hd2 leo has become the most multioperating system capable device ever made. The hd2 from htc comes preloaded with windows, but if you prefer the android os, you can download it onto your phones sd card and run it on your. You can get back to windows mobile by doing a software reset.
The htc hd2 has pretty meager specs by todays standards. For nostalgia sake, the htc hd2 was launched in november 2009 and came with some mighty big specs for its time, with a 1ghz singlecore processor, 4. How to change your htc hd2 to an android your business. Settingssound and displaybacklight and uncheck automatically adjust backlight. Do you want to test android os on your windows mobile phone. Htc hd2 on htc desire hd android new htcsense rom my test run.
But htc one x, unlock htc bootloader void warranty and poor htc support make me stay away htc products from now on. Extract the files which you downloaded above in step 1 and copy them into the root folder of your sd card not into any folder. Keep in mind that some features do not work, but that they are working on updates as we speak follow htclinux on twitter for updates. From 2nd android bootup onwards these programs will make it easier to load windowsandroid at startup and you can even specify autoboot into android if you wish. Apr 28, 2011 now hit the haret file and let do it thing.
It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Hd2 hd2 general htc hd2 haret for android help by stephducated20 xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. Check the read me file for other required information. Run clrcad and haret as usual but from cm6htcleo folder. Many people just entertained the thought of android on the.
Put the ubuntu directory into the mainroot directory of your storage card and tap haret executable. Just like the android port for iphone 2g and iphone 3g, it is now a reality on hd2 too, with android 2. Extract the files which you downloaded above in step 1 and copy them into the root folder of your sd card not into. Installing android froyo download a froyo build here and extract the android folder with all files in in to root of your sd card. Htc hd2 on htc desire hd android new htcsense rom my. Cyanogenmod is the best rom is you want to enjoy stock android and make your phone look like a nexus. Aug 15, 2010 all phones deserve a bit of android love, right. The detailed step by step procedure to install android 2. This is amazing to see that a 2009 device with a single core 1 ghz processor and 448 mb ram is able to run an android 5. Jul 03, 2010 android available for download and use on hd2. Then click on the file called haret which will initialize install process.
Developers have been able to give the htc hd2 the lollipop experience using cyanogenmod 12 rom. Cyanogenmod 12 is fast, smooth and stable and a plethora of android devices are already enjoying stable builds. For the stable ics version of paranoid android check 2nd post. Guide android on your hd2 from start to finish android.
Because of the age of the hd2, there are serval 3rd party bootloaders available, most commonly used. The htc hd2, a tmobile offering which runs windows mobile 6. If you are using the latest android release be sure to rename zharet to haret and the default. But lot of developers is not still not giving out on getting latest and greatest android rom for htc hd2. When we talk about the htc hd2 nowadays, it is in shock and awe that it managed to survive yet another round of software updates from windows phone and android. Jul 03, 2010 i dont have a red button on the back but i do see a yellow looking circle, htc hd2 leo tmobile 6.
Launched in october 2009, the htc hd2 originally came with windows mobile 6. How to change your htc hd2 to an android azcentral. Unplug the phone and using the file explorer on htc hd 2, find the files you just transferred, named haret. First it got gingerbread, then ice cream sandwich, jelly bean and now kitkat thanks to the amazing developers which are keeping. Connect your htc hd2 phone to the pc, using an usb cable and mount the sd card. Just extract to storage card root directory and run haret executable.
The smartphone was launched with windows mobile on board and later, the device was. Mobile based htc phones through an emulation software named haret. Open file explorer and open up the android folder on your sd card. This pc program works fine with 32bit and 64bit versions of windows xpvista7810. Jul 14, 2010 the windows mobilepowered htc hd2 keeps getting hacked with android. So do expect bugs flying around here and there android 4. Rather than following these steps, at this point id recommend just using myns latest warm donut build which includes all the files.
Once you have rebooted then you will have android on your htc hd2. The windows mobilepowered htc hd2 keeps getting hacked with android. Download this as a cab file and install in the phone memory not in sd card android loader v6. The hd2 from htc comes preloaded with windows, but if you prefer the android os, you can download it onto your phones sd card and run it on your hd2. Here is the step by step guide on installing android 2. Jul 22, 2010 the wait is finally over for htc hd2 owners looking for instructions to port android 2. Jul 06, 2018 but lot of developers is not still not giving out on getting latest and greatest android rom for htc hd2. Download an hd2 android gingerbread rom, such as mdj gingerbread v0. Nand means the phone will boot straight into android eliminating the need for haret. Be sure you have 1 gb of free space after copying unziped folder. Android ported to the htc vogue, kaiser, polaris, and nike. When haret was used in the past, it basically crashed on the hd2 making it impossible to get android on to the hd2.
This free software was originally created by kaushal subedi. How to install android on htc hd2 or any windows phones easily. Just on thursday the team who got haret working also managed to get android 2. It is the time to fire up windows mobile and negative to sd card or android. Nov 16, 2011 from 2nd android bootup onwards these programs will make it easier to load windows android at startup and you can even specify autoboot into android if you wish. After running the exe file you will need to run the haret. How to install android on the htc hd2leo easiest way sd. Now lets be totally frank here, running these builds doesnt mean a. Jun 26, 2010 when haret was used in the past, it basically crashed on the hd2 making it impossible to get android on to the hd2.
Wed previously seen htcs bigscreened hd2 running android 2. The programs installer file is commonly found as hd2toolkit. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is. Patches have been made though which allow haret to run without crashing. Put the ubuntu directory into the main root directory of your storage card and tap haret executable. Xda developers had come up with an android port for htc hd2 just days ago, after it was made possible to create a custom bootloader called haret which is capable of booting any linux based os after the android on htc hd2 was done, it didnt take long to have ubuntu on htc hd2 aswell. Many people just entertained the thought of android on the device when developers were trying to get. So, in just four simple steps to be precise you can. Actually, the new os will run through another software, called haret. Jul 03, 2010 haret is needed for booting the linuxkernel so that android can be installed. This rom is based on the great work of team paranoidandroid.
The wait is finally over for htc hd2 owners looking for instructions to port android 2. The first step is to download this file, unzip and save the contents on your desktop or wherever your prefer. Check with the manufacturer or warranty provider first to make sure this process will not void your warranty. You cannot sync the files to the htc hd2, but you can use the usb debugging setting so the. Htc hd2 has been one of the most developer friendly devices for a long time now. So within 1015 minutes your htc hd2 will boot up and there you go you can see that your device is now working on the androids gingerbread operating system and not on lame windows operating system 6. Sep 19, 2016 for nostalgia sake, the htc hd2 was launched in november 2009 and came with some mighty big specs for its time, with a 1ghz singlecore processor, 4. We now hear that android for the htc hd2 is ready for download over at xda developers. Install android, ubuntu on htc hd2 july 3, 2010 july 3, 2010 tarandeep singh xda developers had come up with an android port for htc hd2 just days ago, after it was made possible to create a custom bootloader called haret which is capable of booting any linux based os. The xda folk have now managed to get around these problems some how and expect that the htc hd2 could soon be running a version of android. Leo and the build in the tutorial will be the froyo build the htc desire i found this to be the best. Now connect your htc hd2 with the computer and copy paste the dowloaded file to the root of sd card.
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