Database Develop

Android?

I admit that I am a complete rookie when it comes to any serious modifications oh phones, but I have recently been diving in as deep as I can with the help of this great forum. I am curious if anyone thinks it will even be possible/easy to get the latest version of Android running on the Imagio (US Verizon) at some point.
Thanks

Why not just buy the HTC Droid Eris?

rjygraham said:
Why not just buy the HTC Droid Eris?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because I just bought the Imagio.

I'm sure once this beast is unlocked it will be ported over.

kaseapfe said:
I admit that I am a complete rookie when it comes to any serious modifications oh phones, but I have recently been diving in as deep as I can with the help of this great forum. I am curious if anyone thinks it will even be possible/easy to get the latest version of Android running on the Imagio (US Verizon) at some point.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, just hang in there. Duno why it's taking so long to get the unlock, but whatever........ It'll be soon and then it's bye-bye Verizon!!

I am definitely interested in this, but I also feel that the resistive touch screen will limit the touch functionality,

while its resistive touch, its extremely responsive. its very intuitive, it reacts when you want it to and never reacts to an accidental touch. i wouldnt let that hinder you.
i know they got android running on the omnia so i see no reason why it wont be running on the imagio. i started a thread here to try to collect some spl unlock information for newbies like myself, maybe we can figure it out sooner rather than later.

I would love this. I had one for my tytnII on AT&T. It would be even better now especially if we could get 2.1 running.

someone should cruz over to the blackstone forum and try the android build. It isnt a flash, you boot it from within windows.The imagio and the blackstone are virtually the same device.

Not really.

mallman said:
someone should cruz over to the blackstone forum and try the android build. It isnt a flash, you boot it from within windows.The imagio and the blackstone are virtually the same device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually you guys should Try the Topaz build. The Imagio is a different looking Touch Diamond2/ AT&T Pure. I doubt it will since you guys have a different size screen and mebe other Hardware changes because it's CDMA but you could try.
The Topaz Android does work on the Touch Pro 2. The Imagio could be considered the bastard child of the Diamond2 and Pro2.

nobody listen to this bs. only flash your phone with imagio roms. if you are going to run an enviroment, make sure it is for the imagio. the imagio might kinda look like this phone and act like that phone, but its not this or that phone. dont screw your device up. just hang in there.

You are a complete retard. Don't post before you research. Android on a Windows Mobile device does not require a flash. It is an image that boots up inside of WM and "kills" WM and boots Android. It causes absolutely no harm to your phone.
RESEARCH before you post your dumb idiotic ideas that have absolutely no base.

listen dumbass,
i told them not to use roms and various other crap made for other phones, because and i know this may come to a shock to someone who is an expert like you, but..............phones vary. why dont you do some research. start by googling "whats a phone" and then go on to searching "why am i such a dumbass"

yet again IMAGE not a ROM. If you start the IMAGE in windows mobile it will boot android. If you RESET the phone its windows mobile again..... No harm, no damage......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396782
http://www.androidonhtc.com/kaiser:install
"Installing Android
Currently, Android is booted from within Windows Mobile. It does not run INSIDE Windows Mobile nor is it emulated! An application named HaRET is used as a bootloader to REBOOT the device into Android."
Now I am sorry if I offended you and I agree people should not just go and put and ROM on your phone...
I am also not responsible if someone does mess up there stuff, precautions should be taken.

I understand how the whole android ordeal works, i was voicing concern over the fact that it says Kaiser. It doesent say WinMo, it specifically says Kaiser. I can only assume this is because it has not been tested for full functionality on other devices. While yes, I see no real reason why this shouldnt work, it truthfully may not. You and me both have been there man, you put something on your phone, it should work, it works, then suddenly your hard resetting. I simply dont want any newbies to start throwing stuff for different model phones on their device thinking its going to be fine. I was simply saying if it isnt designed for your model phone specifically, do some research, ask around see if someone has it working on their device.

Kaiser = HTC Kaiser which is a Windows Mobile phone.

*sigh* honestly, just forget it.

Americanmetal said:
Kaiser = HTC Kaiser which is a Windows Mobile phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just because it is a Windows Mobile phone doesn't mean it will work...
HTC Kaiser DOES NOT equal HTC Imagio.
The entire basis of why we are still waiting for ROMs on the Imagio is because it is a DIFFERENT phone model..obviously just because there is an Android build able to run on Windows Mobile doesn't mean we can just use it right off the bat.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=104666
case in point. this guy had to tweak it heavily and it still doesent work right.
why?
because its not a direct line. yes, kaiser= htc kaiser blah blah blah
but phone models are DIFFERENT.
whether its a rom, or a .cab, or ANYTHING if it isnt made for your phone, theres a good chance it WONT work. theres your proof. if this build worked on ALL windows mobile phones, various builds dedicated to specific models would not be around folks. thank you.

is there any way to install windows on g1

i know its stupid question
but is there anyway to install win on an android phone
i have heard that it can be done on hd2

HD2 is a POS wimo phone. It *COMES* with that garbage installed.
As for DREAM... (that is what the device IS, call it what it is, not the debranded garbage label)... installing wimo would certainly be pointless as (1) it is illegal, and (2) it is GARBAGE. You have a perfectly good ANDROID phone. WHY SPOIL IT???

gsminhas said:
i know its stupid question
but is there anyway to install win on an android phone
i have heard that it can be done on hd2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But the real question is "Why would you want to use winmo when android is faster, better, and more reliable?" Also another question would be "Why change to winmo when the exchange network is a dying breed and everything is headed for internet administration now?"
But I am sure it is the age old statement of "Why not?" I just want to do it to see if it will work.
Well the sad answer is... I doubt that it is possible as winmo is directly created for certain hardware. It would be easier to get apple's OS running on a droid phone than winmo (driver/hardware issues). And that is the reason I changed over to the droidverse!

Why even try this?
sent from my superfroyo dream

How can I install wm6.5 to HD7

as titile,
if HD7 can runing wm6.5, this will be fast wm system, it's will be a good news!

The HD7 is almost identical hardware to the HTC HD2 which comes stock with WinMo 6.5. It would probably run slower on the HD7 if someone took the time to port it. But really, with the HD2 in existence and readily available on places like eBay and Craigslist (for under $200 I might add), why would you want this?
Not trying to say that someone won't attempt it, but it is probably very close to the bottom of their list. Windows Phone 7 was designed to run smoothly on the Snapdragon processor. That's why our phones fly. M$ strict control over specs has definitely paid off. Windows Mobile 6.5 would run the exact same on our phones as it does on the HD2.

I have just upgraded to the HD7 from the diamond 2. Even thou WP7 is faster. I would rather stick to WM6.5 if anyone can give me a link to a HD2 rom for the HD7 I would be very happy. I know the HD2 has 2 more face buttons, but all we need is [back] [windows] and [home/red] to work. either that or I’m going to have to see if someone wants to swap a brand new HD7 for a well looked after HD2 lol still using my diamond 2 at the mo cos HTC Sense rocks! Anyone can help I would much appreciate it. Thanks

djstujones said:
I have just upgraded to the HD7 from the diamond 2. Even thou WP7 is faster. I would rather stick to WM6.5 if anyone can give me a link to a HD2 rom for the HD7 I would be very happy. I know the HD2 has 2 more face buttons, but all we need is [back] [windows] and [home/red] to work. either that or I’m going to have to see if someone wants to swap a brand new HD7 for a well looked after HD2 lol still using my diamond 2 at the mo cos HTC Sense rocks! Anyone can help I would much appreciate it. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
Here you have all you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912416
I can swap
Regards

Ech....lol at op.
Sent from my HD7

PanNet said:
Hi,
Here you have all you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912416
I can swap
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I do appreciate people making the effort. But it’s the other way round I need it. I want to run the HD7 on Windows Mobile 6.5, don’t get me wrong. If win phone 7 becomes more customisable and if they make it compatible PDA OS I’ll move over. There’s all ready talk of there being 2 ver’s of phone. Phone 7 and phone 7 Classic (aka Windows Mobile 7). But till then I Want to stay Win Mobile 6.5 not Win Phone 7
Thank for taking the time to read
Bring back PDA-Phones! These Smart Phones Still Haven't caught up yet! LOL

djstujones said:
Thanks, I do appreciate people making the effort. But it’s the other way round I need it. I want to run the HD7 on Windows Mobile 6.5, don’t get me wrong. If win phone 7 becomes more customisable and if they make it compatible PDA OS I’ll move over. There’s all ready talk of there being 2 ver’s of phone. Phone 7 and phone 7 Classic (aka Windows Mobile 7). But till then I Want to stay Win Mobile 6.5 not Win Phone 7
Thank for taking the time to read
Bring back PDA-Phones! These Smart Phones Still Haven't caught up yet! LOL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay it's simple, BUY A WM 6.5 phone.

@djstujones why the hell would you buy a Wp7 Device and downgrade to a lower OS?!?! Why didn't you just get a cheaper bloody phone that ran wm6.5?!?! this forum is already full of spam where people keep on asking "Can i get wm6.5 on h7? duuuuurp". SEARCH THE FORUM and READ UP A PHONE BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
simplez

Audio said:
@djstujones why the hell would you buy a Wp7 Device and downgrade to a lower OS?!?! Why didn't you just get a cheaper bloody phone that ran wm6.5?!?! this forum is already full of spam where people keep on asking "Can i get wm6.5 on h7? duuuuurp". SEARCH THE FORUM and READ UP A PHONE BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
simplez
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A. The phone was free (so I’m going to get the highest value handset)
B. When win phone gets more advanced I do plan to use it
C. I’ve had many custom rom’s ported from other windows devices to another, even different brands. So why is it so strange this device may? I do really like the handset
If it can’t be done, I plan to sell the HD7 on eBay and get a HD2 which will leave me up in money. But I am going to check first as the HD2 has no 720p Video, and yes I do look up facts, b4 it was the HD3/HD7 ppl where predicting it as the HTC Obsession (diamond 3). Looking things up is great, but it doesn’t hurt to ask now and then

djstujones said:
A. The phone was free (so I’m going to get the highest value handset)
B. When win phone gets more advanced I do plan to use it
C. I’ve had many custom rom’s ported from other windows devices to another, even different brands. So why is it so strange this device may? I do really like the handset
If it can’t be done, I plan to sell the HD7 on eBay and get a HD2 which will leave me up in money. But I am going to check first as the HD2 has no 720p Video, and yes I do look up facts, b4 it was the HD3/HD7 ppl where predicting it as the HTC Obsession (diamond 3). Looking things up is great, but it doesn’t hurt to ask now and then
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hd2 can't do 720p video because 6.5 can't do 720p video. It is an OS limitation, proven by the fact they have 720p video working on the h2 running android.
I agree with the others, sell the hd7, and find a hd2. I don't think the hd7 will be running winmo anytime soon.

benson_wu said:
as titile,
if HD7 can runing wm6.5, this will be fast wm system, it's will be a good news!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i agree, it would be act of great honor, if some one could make hd7 running wm6.5.
bcoz after my hd2 i feel dire need to get some new mobile with wm6.5 os.
and i think xda developers soon make it possible.
hope for the best

.... buy a HD2, it's exactly the same but RUNS WM6.5 JUST LIKE YOU WANT. And hey, it'll be cheaper to buy too

Does anyone know how I can get a Nokia 3210 rom running on HD7? This is will was be goodz timez newz!

Correct me if im wrong!
Isnt this a developer site?...Its called XDA Developers right? So why on god's earth are people flaming people for creativity questions?...If someone wants windows mobile 6.5 on a WP7 device what do you care? Just because you don't think its a good idea doesn't give you the right to flame, I know personally I like having options on a device that is not locked down from exploring those options the very reason I chose windows mobile over apple devices in the past because of the ability to customize, take that away and in my opinion the device kind of sucks....If that was the case though and we couldn't mod our devices and ROM's and stuff then why would we even come to XDA?....Phones come with operational manuals in the box with the device, but nobody knocks people over and over for asking questions that are printed in the manual, To the people wanting a different operating system on your WP7 device don't let closed minded people stop you from exploring the capabilities of your Device....That's my opinion on the subject, I would like a Windows Mobile 6.5 Duty ROM and a Stock WP7 ROM and Android all on my device if possible I think that would be bad a$$ but that's my opinion, so don't let the trolls discourage you is all I'm saying...Not everybody has $200 to throw around, and some of us have wives that don't allow blowing money on stuff every time a new device hits the market, so the ability to customize is what makes a phone so fun in my opinion cause you can turn something old into something new.

I still have my HD2, it's sitting right next to my computer. I'm using a *cringe* Cliq 2 atm for work. But love my HD2 to pieces. It has the ability, thanks to devs here, to run WM6.5, WP7, Android, and actually a couple other OS. I'm patiently waiting for my HD7 to come in the mail. I'm sure it's possible to get WM6.5 on the HD7, but as others have said, it's probably on the bottom of the list for devs. Getting WP7 onto the HD2 was more of an "I told you so" to MS that it's possible to get it onto an unsupported device.

got stuck with win7 phone on t mo....android port to hd7 is the way to go. i hate hd7 no customizations, and very bland....got stuck with the hd7 due to hd2 bein stolen recently and the hd7 is the only phone close to hd2.

The thing that *really* annoys me, is these people who hate WP7 (yet buy/own a WP7 device (wtf?)) come to what i would like to consider a respectable developers forum, and ***** and moan... "oh no i can't customise it!", "oh no i can't flash another OS to it!", "Oh no I got it becuase it looks like/has the same HW as the HD2 but it's not a HD2 at all!"
If you *really* dislike the phone/OS, then don't bother wasting time (and other's) by posting repetative threads on here. Trade your phone for one that you want. Right now here in the UK the HD7 is selling on the bay for about £250, whereas the HD2, about £200. So sell your phone, buy a HD2, and make £50 in the process. And leave us happy owners who enjoy the phone/OS, to do just that and enable it to progress instead of go backwards. Simplez.

i got money
Audio said:
The thing that *really* annoys me, is these people who hate WP7 (yet buy/own a WP7 device (wtf?)) come to what i would like to consider a respectable developers forum, and ***** and moan... "oh no i can't customise it!", "oh no i can't flash another OS to it!", "Oh no I got it becuase it looks like/has the same HW as the HD2 but it's not a HD2 at all!"
If you *really* dislike the phone/OS, then don't bother wasting time (and other's) by posting repetative threads on here. Trade your phone for one that you want. Right now here in the UK the HD7 is selling on the bay for about £250, whereas the HD2, about £200. So sell your phone, buy a HD2, and make £50 in the process. And leave us happy owners who enjoy the phone/OS, to do just that and enable it to progress instead of go backwards. Simplez.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i didnt get why people who write what they want annoy you. coz im one of them i got money so i buy what i like, and i preffer hf7 to hd2 coz hd7 looks more qualified. everyones like you says ''this phone is flying this phone is so smooth''. yes it is coz it has nothing. the different between nokia 3110 vs hd7 is wifi and 5mp camera. and nokia 3110 is faster as much as hdy while calling someone or sending sms.
so if i got professional phone being fast is not important, i must do whatever i want with my phone even washing dishes thats why i carry big cell phone which is 162gr

Audio said:
@djstujones why the hell would you buy a Wp7 Device and downgrade to a lower OS?!?! Why didn't you just get a cheaper bloody phone that ran wm6.5?!?! this forum is already full of spam where people keep on asking "Can i get wm6.5 on h7? duuuuurp". SEARCH THE FORUM and READ UP A PHONE BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
simplez
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The truth...
Buy a newer version and want to downgrade to lower version...
I never do that.
Windows 7 => Kick Ass Windows XP
Windows Phone 7 => Kick Ass Windows Mobile 6.5 => Kick Ass iOS=> Kick ass Symbian , quite same and little bit lower than Android because WP7 is still new.
I have used both HTC HD2, iPhone 3G,and now HTC HD7.

HD2 on eBay ...
I am looking at getting the HD7 and putting WM6.5 on it because I have hundreds of $$ invested in software that will NOT work in WP7.
On eBay the HD2 phones are over $500 in Canada, and shipping for me from the US always includes heavy duty charges, so the $200-$300 HD2 available in the US are not really an option for me.
I can get a HD7 from Bell for $99.
Don't tell me to "just get a cheaper HD2" because the HD7 is far cheaper for me.

[Q] Should I get an HD7?

Okay I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
>Buy HD2 in 2010
>End of 2011 digitizer dies and phone gets permanent white screen brick (no clue how honestly)
>Now hate HTC because they're dicks about their faulty phones and repairs
>I'm due for an early upgrade from T-Mobile and I could get the new 710
>The Radar is nice but 8GB won't cut it for me plus I don't feel so good about a white phone, also much more expensive than say an used HD7 or a new 710.
>Seeing lots of cheap HD7's on eBay
>Getting boners
So the question: Considering that the HD2 and HD7 are such similar devices, are the digitizers as big of an issue as with the HD2's? I would literally burn the HD7 if I wake up one day the the digitizer goes off on me. Also, are there any popular/ common issues with the HD7 I should be aware of? Really considering the HD7 since I loved everything about its older brother the HD2.
Using a Samsung Comeback now and this phone is killing me, literally. I feel like I'm in 2006.
Input appreciated.

Samsung is better right now
I have had hd2 used for a year and now my cousin is using it. Then I bought an hd7 but really I would prefer hd2. Now I am using galaxy s2 and hd7 is as a spare phone.

If you can find a nice Schubert (HD7) cheap, get it...the memory can be upgraded and there are custom roms for it. I've had mine for over a year, the keyboard bug is the biggest problem but an update is coming.
Sent from The ACSyndicate Tower using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

similar situation
hey, guys. newbie here
since i wanted to basically ask this question, i thought i would just ask here and not bother opening a new thread.
all i want to know is: is this phone worth getting?
www[dot]eglobaldigitalcameras[dot]com[dot]au/htc-hd7-t9292-16gb-unlocked.html
anybody happen to know if this will have any problems in flashing custom roms? (i really don't want to have to do gold card)
i hope i'm not hijacking this thread :\ but thank you to anyone who replies

hi bro
i have an iphone and recently bought a new hd7 (8GB) but the exiting point is felt in love with it!
for example in start menu microsoft used some exiting animatione
and somthing else that microsoft isn't like apple or other companies and they're helping hackers to make the best os ever
in my opinion if you want to have a wp7 device HD7 is like monster
and for flashing custom roms simply do these works:
-goto boot loader (by pressing vol down + power up)
-load RSLP/HSPL
-run ROMUpdateUtility.exe on your PC
-click update then wait
Note: don't download the wrong rom for your phone because it can seriously damage it

Don't buy WP7 phone, get an Android!
Your GPS will be useless, there is no app other than online downloading ones that require 3G. Get android and iGo with offline maps, be free!

segaodma said:
Don't buy WP7 phone, get an Android!
Your GPS will be useless, there is no app other than online downloading ones that require 3G. Get android and iGo with offline maps, be free!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And see, I myself am an Android user/owner, for the past 2 years... and I'm over here looking to jump ship.
It all comes down to preference. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Android, but it gives me something to tinker with ALL DAY LONG. I find myself wasting 6-8 hours a day (at home and at work) tinkering with the phone, researching mods, flashing ROMs, reloading apps after flashes... I spend more time tinkering with the phone than I do actually using it!
I'm 39 years old for crying out loud - I don't need to be throwing a 3rd of my day away playing with this toy! LOL! I'd rather have something that looks great as is and just works!

segaodma said:
Don't buy WP7 phone, get an Android!
Your GPS will be useless, there is no app other than online downloading ones that require 3G. Get android and iGo with offline maps, be free!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Untrue.
Navigon now uses offline maps. Also Nokia Drive. Upon first setup asks you what maps you want to download.
Sent from my HD7 T9292 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

hi, in my opinion you should go for an htc hd7. right now its hardware is not quite up to par with the latest phones out there esp droids but its the combination of the fluid and smooth OS with respectable hardware performance that still makes the hd7 a joy to use ^_^

I'm getting one because I love windows phone 7, the ui is like melted butter! So smoothe, no lagg.
I also am personally switching from android, mostly because I cracked the screen on it.
Though android always seems to have a sluggish and laggy UI, even with the most top notch specs.
I played around with many of the WP7 phones on display, and I love them.
The only draw back idea have to say, is the lack of apps to choose from. The games from Xbox live are pretty fun though.

[Q] HTC HD7... windowsphone 7.8???

hi guys, do you think our beloved devices will get this update from MS???

noside_143 said:
hi guys, do you think our beloved devices will get this update from MS???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
According to MS the 7.8 update is for the current Windows Phones in the market and according to me the HD7 is a current gen phone too. so ummm.....yeah :silly:

backlashsid said:
According to MS the 7.8 update is for the current Windows Phones in the market and according to me the HD7 is a current gen phone too. so ummm.....yeah :silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hope so.. One can only hope.. I don't have an unlocked device.. So can't flash any custom roms.. And the phone was already in mango when i got it..
Just that the only phones that gaurantees this update are the lumia phones.. WTF..

noside_143 said:
I hope so.. One can only hope.. I don't have an unlocked device.. So can't flash any custom roms.. And the phone was already in mango when i got it..
Just that the only phones that gaurantees this update are the lumia phones.. WTF..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There isnt any word on a guaranteed update. Sure it was shown in the developer summit a Lumia 900 running 7.8 which of course in a way means that the 900 is definitely getting an update to 7.8.
So till further announcement by HTC,T-Mobile or may be Microsoft themselves we cannot be sure yet as to when we will get the update and how will we get it.
I am waiting for the SDK of Windows Phone 8 which is due probably this summer. Hopefully that build might have a fully functional working 7.8 which ROM devs can extract. I am on a custom ROM anyways.

backlashsid said:
There isnt any word on a guaranteed update. Sure it was shown in the developer summit a Lumia 900 running 7.8 which of course in a way means that the 900 is definitely getting an update to 7.8.
So till further announcement by HTC,T-Mobile or may be Microsoft themselves we cannot be sure yet as to when we will get the update and how will we get it.
I am waiting for the SDK of Windows Phone 8 which is due probably this summer. Hopefully that build might have a fully functional working 7.8 which ROM devs can extract. I am on a custom ROM anyways.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
good for you sir... that you have custom rom for your hd7... i guess i'll have to hold on for a little while longer before i basically let go of my hd7...

noside_143 said:
good for you sir... that you have custom rom for your hd7... i guess i'll have to hold on for a little while longer before i basically let go of my hd7...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not necessarily !! flashing a custom ROM is really easy on the HD7 too. If you need any help flashing let me know.

backlashsid said:
not necessarily !! flashing a custom ROM is really easy on the HD7 too. If you need any help flashing let me know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i've been reading a couple of topics here about that... as what i've understand i have to downgrade something on my phone and you have to use the goldcard method... i'm not good with cables and soldering them together... so i don't think i'll be able to manage... and from where i am right now (PHILIPPINES)... it's an ANDROID/IOS infested place... most cellshops or cell technicians that do modds on phones... they only specialized on those O.S... so i just kept my phone official/mod free... i don't wanna risk having someone do something like that on my phone which they might end up breaking it... anyways the only thing that i would really love to do with my phone is accessing the storage using the USB CABLE... simply the idea of uploading my files to skydrive/dropbox/etc.. then downloading them again to my phone is stupid since i'm already beside my pc/laptop... got tons and tons of comics(cbr/cbz)/ebooks(epub/pdf) and files that i want to put on my phone but its just hassle because of how you have to do all of those...
if modding this phone won't involve hardware or opening the phone i believe i can manage... i mean i use to have an iphone and jailbreaking it doesn't need you to make your own cable just simply flashing a CFW or the like... and that goes the same with android...
anyways... simply the design and look of my HTC HD7 is awesome... i don't wanna let go of it... but now i'm TEMPTED to do that...

noside_143 said:
good for you sir... that you have custom rom for your hd7... i guess i'll have to hold on for a little while longer before i basically let go of my hd7...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this 7.8 update is for all devices that have more memory then the lower end phones. our hd7 have 512 ram and 16gm memory, we will be getting the update. stop worrying.

noside_143 said:
i've been reading a couple of topics here about that... as what i've understand i have to downgrade something on my phone and you have to use the goldcard method... i'm not good with cables and soldering them together... so i don't think i'll be able to manage... and from where i am right now (PHILIPPINES)... it's an ANDROID/IOS infested place... most cellshops or cell technicians that do modds on phones... they only specialized on those O.S... so i just kept my phone official/mod free... i don't wanna risk having someone do something like that on my phone which they might end up breaking it... anyways the only thing that i would really love to do with my phone is accessing the storage using the USB CABLE... simply the idea of uploading my files to skydrive/dropbox/etc.. then downloading them again to my phone is stupid since i'm already beside my pc/laptop... got tons and tons of comics(cbr/cbz)/ebooks(epub/pdf) and files that i want to put on my phone but its just hassle because of how you have to do all of those...
if modding this phone won't involve hardware or opening the phone i believe i can manage... i mean i use to have an iphone and jailbreaking it doesn't need you to make your own cable just simply flashing a CFW or the like... and that goes the same with android...
anyways... simply the design and look of my HTC HD7 is awesome... i don't wanna let go of it... but now i'm TEMPTED to do that...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not to get off topic.... but Like backlashsid said, its a pretty easy process and it sounds more complicated than it really is. Plus you have tons of support here that are more then happy to help you through the process if you decide too! You might only need to do the Goldcard method/ Y cable if your spl is 5.xxx or higher and if you have a pre mango Zune backup you can do it that way with out the Y cable or if your spl is 4.xxx you don't have to use the Goldcardmethod either!
Back to the topic at hand... I believe we will get the 7.8 update as well, our devices are more than capable and suited to get it. For that matter we may even see some of the WP8 system on our devices, with some backwards compatibility we just might see a new home screen and some of the new apps that are coming to WP8. Probably not everything that will be available but possibly a chunk of it because it's suppose to run on duel core!

explisiv said:
this 7.8 update is for all devices that have more memory then the lower end phones. our hd7 have 512 ram and 16gm memory, we will be getting the update. stop worrying.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1)HD7 has 576MB of RAM, not 512....
2)Nobody has ever managed to jailbreak most of the mango updated devices, so he should be worried since he cannot flash it...

however HD7 doesn't support win8 even custom roms?

Alexboooom said:
1)HD7 has 576MB of RAM, not 512....
2)Nobody has ever managed to jailbreak most of the mango updated devices, so he should be worried since he cannot flash it...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really?
All the custom ROMS are completely dev and interop unlocked... The HD7 is completely open.
The only "downgrade" is to the bootloader. and there is no soldering required... you can buy the cables and adapter pretty much anywhere to just plug together

my hd7 updated to tango calm down we all going to 7.8

explisiv said:
my hd7 updated to tango calm down we all going to 7.8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yah.. just got the tango update myself the other day also...

noside_143 said:
yah.. just got the tango update myself the other day also...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How did you get it? it was pushed out or the on/off wifi switch method? notice anything noticeable improvements with it?

titaniumgiant said:
How did you get it? it was pushed out or the on/off wifi switch method? notice anything noticeable improvements with it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't do anything special... i just plugged my phone to my laptop then zune launched and informed me of an update...

noside_143 said:
I didn't do anything special... i just plugged my phone to my laptop then zune launched and informed me of an update...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, even most of the customs roms are already updated with it... I've been running Deepshining custom rom, v7.7 - Tango 8779 for a week now! That right there tells you that development for our devices isn't going to stop just yet!

sad as it may be...
our phones were not optimized for extended usages, wordament isnt playing nice and overall my phone has been feeling really sluggish, and i have a 32gb class 10. I think htc is doing this on purpose smh, but im with tmobile and i refuse to use the htc radar or the knock off lumia 710 that pales in comparison of design.... I need 4.3 inch screen.... I really like windows but something is wrong with my phone.