While its original os might be yesterdays news, the 4. The htc hd2 is a quad band gsm world phone with 3g hsdpa 7. Other than this double os, hd2 is a cornucopia of multimedia fun. Not everything works, but basic functions like calls, sms, wifi.
Htc hd2, the most appealing windows mobilebased handset brought to the market last year, has just got a taste of windows phone 7, the latest. Nov 08, 2010 htc hd2, the most appealing windows mobile based handset brought to the market last year, has just got a taste of windows phone 7, the latest mobile operating system the redmondbased software. But now according to a tweet posted by htcs russian twitter account, it looks like htc hd2 has been confirmed to get windows mobile 7 upgrade when it is released in q3q4 of 2010. Thank you for your enquiry about hd2 what we do it rom upgrades from our website, however 6. As per requested, here is the step by step video tutorial to install windows phone 7 7004 build xbmodyuki rom on htc hd2. The first among them was 2009s htc hd2, which had the beastly specs of a 1ghz singlecore processor, 800 x 480 resolution, a 5megapixel camera. It is the most innovative, best looking world class device and its exclusive to t mob in the u. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you. Despite the growing enthusiasm surrounding windows phone 7, the companies didnt want to wait for the new os to release the hd2 in the u. The latest confirmation comes from a response to a customer question sent last month asking about the very issue of an upgrade. Unfortunately, two main windows phone 7 features i. Sep 26, 2018 rom upgrade for htc hd2 it will be a little bit scary if you are upgrading windows mobile rom for the first time.
This was the reply he got from a representative at htc. Install windows phone 7 mango on htc hd2 the most complete. Android and windows phone 7 experience so, if you like android, but also want to give wp7 a try, buying the hd2 could be a great idea. So it was up to the people to port microsofts newer oses too windows phone 7 and 8, windows rt even. The htc hd7 also known as the htc schubert, htc hd3, is a smartphone running the windows phone os operating system. Owners of the current popular htc hd2 have been hoping that somehow their phones can be fully upgraded to windows phone 7. Nov 29, 2012 the htc hd2 has been hacked to work with windows phone 7 as well as 7. Tft display, snapdragon s1 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1230 mah battery, 448 mb ram. Htc hd2 not able to sync using windows mobile device center. The device initially shipped with microsoft windows mobile 6. Barebone cm7 is an extraordinary custom rom for htc hd2. Windows mobile 7 on htc hd2 coming november, confirmed by. Dec 30, 2009 i like the nexus one and all but, the real flagship device on t mobile is the htc hd2. I have an htc hd2 with tmobile and im trying sync it with windows mobile device center on my sony laptop but i wont work.
The reason is because the htc hd2 is not compliant with the windows 7 phone series specifications. Jan 28, 2010 we should probably be well past this stage of speculation by now, but who can stand not exploring every little clue regarding the mystery of windows mobile 7 as we posted earlier, msftkitchen posted this blurry screen shot of windows mobile 7 ui development in action, and to an htc hd2 owner the proportions of the device pictured look immediately familiar, especially the narrow bezel. Tested on the samsung taylor, samsung focus, and htc surround. Windows mobile 7 on htc hd2 confirmed again redmond pie. Trying to install windows 7 on my hd2, im on magldr unable to locate daf. The htc hd2 has been hacked to work with windows phone 7 as well as 7. But now according to a tweet posted by htc s russian twitter account, it looks like htc hd2 has been confirmed to get windows mobile 7 upgrade when it is released in q3q4 of 2010. Dec 28, 2009 windows mobile enthusiasts up for trying a few new goodies beside what a stock rom for their device can offer have now new options to do so, in case they own an htc hd2 mobile phone. How to install windows phone 7 on htc hd2 with magldr.
Instalowanie windows phone 7 na htc hd2 installation windows. Htc hd2 to get windows mobile 7, says htc russia tmonews. Hd2 hd2 windows phone 7 xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. Htc hd2 gets its very own windows phone 7 rom video engadget. Instalowanie windows phone 7 na htc hd2 installation windows phone 7 on htc leo wp7 wp8. Then it starts with windows 7 but says that there is a problem with my sd card. However, the rep at the store told me that the microsoft reps told him during training that windows 7 will be available as an upgrade on the htc hd2. Only in a world where twitter is a legitimate breaking news source can a company unconfirm a previously confirmed rumor. The htc hd2 might be an aging device but no one can deny the fact for what it is capable of running. Buy htc x310e titan unlocked smartphone with windows phone os 7. All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Windows phone 7 for mobile free download and software. It is the successor to the htc hd2, and it has a special variant which is the htc hd7s. The hd2 was originally slated to be upgraded to windows phone then known as windows mobile 7.
According to xda, the credit for this windows phone 7 rom for htc hd 2 goes to a russian hacker and developer. The installation of magldr worked fine, now the installation stops point 4. Nov 25, 2009 but the centerpiece here isnt the hardware, its htc s totally revamped user interface, sense, which doesnt just hide windows mobile 6. Just came across this thread on xdadevelopers forum where a forum member got a reply from htc regarding windows mobile 7 upgrade for hd2.
But the centerpiece here isnt the hardware, its htcs totally revamped user interface, sense, which doesnt just hide windows mobile 6. Dec 25, 2009 the hd2 comes loaded with windows mobile 6. Apr 01, 2010 the good the htc hd2 boasts a gorgeous 4. Mar 19, 2011 i am trying to install windows 7 on my htc hd2. See how to install windows phone 7 on htc hd2 with magldr. The release of wp7 for the hd2 can be seen as one of the most advanced hacks ever achieved to a smartphone. The htc hd2 has pretty meager specs by todays standards. This legendary phone died in 2018 after 9 years of heavy use, multiple os installations, several soft bricks, numerous stock of batteries from china over the years, and a hell lot of nostalgia on xda devs. Our best windows 10 tricks, tips and tweaks the htc hd2, introduced last april for tmobile, traditionally runs windows mobile 6. The one caveat for those planning to buy htcs latest smartphone powerhouse is that the hd2 will be running windows mobile 6.
Our best windows 10 tricks, tips and tweaks the htc hd2, introduced last april for t mobile, traditionally runs windows mobile 6. 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. Windows mobile 7 on htc hd2 coming november, confirmed by htc. Just the other day, htc russia got htc hd2 owners and wouldbe owners all worked up with a tweet that seemd to confirm that a windows mobile 7 upgrade would be made available to the. It is almost like the previous guide to install wp7 but with updated components. Reception is average and isnt as strong as the nokia n900 a top reception phone but its better than the nexus one which has mediocre reception. The member in question enquired htc via email on whether or not hd2 will be getting the upcoming windows mobile 7 as a free upgrade. Microsoft rejected it and other windows mobile devices.
Lcd display, snapdragon s1 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1230 mah battery, 16 gb storage, 576 mb ram, corning gorilla glass. I have an htc hd2 with t mobile and im trying sync it with windows mobile device center on my sony laptop but i wont work. Jan, 2011 see how to install windows phone 7 on htc hd2 with magldr. Mar 22, 2010 owners of the current popular htc hd2 have been hoping that somehow their phones can be fully upgraded to windows phone 7. Jan, 2010 by now i think it is pretty safe to assume windows mobile 7 will eventually be coming to the htc hd2. Dualboot windows phone 7 and android on the htc hd2. The soon tobeobsolete os will be replaced by the newest, snazziest. After weeks of rumor, htc have confirmed the existence of their latest flagship windows phone, the htc hd2 aka the htc leo. By now i think it is pretty safe to assume windows mobile 7 will eventually be coming to the htc hd2. The program tells me there are some errors and i have to take my battery out to restart the phone. Apparently, according to a post by the guys over at engadget, its been confirmed by microsoft that the htc hd2 will not be upgradeable at least officially to windows phone 7.
This is the foundation rom to upgrade to windows phone 7. The htc leo, more commonly known as the hd2, is with no hyperbole a legendary device. With the windows phone 7 series dev tools now out in the open the pent up demand for that elusive hd2 upgrade was bound to. Mar 29, 2010 the one caveat for those planning to buy htc s latest smartphone powerhouse is that the hd2 will be running windows mobile 6. According to the translated text on xda, the rom runs perfect on htc hd2 and consists of three files that are needed to flash it on the handset. A poster was asking about the possibility of windows mobile 7 on the htc hd2 and heres the response, presumably from an htc representative. Jan, 2011 robertson, phillips, and the history of the screwdriver duration. Call quality is superb with loud and clear voice on both ends. I like the nexus one and all but, the real flagship device on t mobile is the htc hd2. Is microsoft developing windows mobile 7 on the htc hd2. Robertson, phillips, and the history of the screwdriver duration. Both oss are running almost as fluid as on any other phone. Of course it is loaded with other goodies like ultrashot root manager, wm device center, usb video, nokia camera extras, nokia drive personally.
We should probably be well past this stage of speculation by now, but who can stand not exploring every little clue regarding the mystery of windows mobile 7 as we posted earlier, msftkitchen posted this blurry screen shot of windows mobile 7 ui development in action, and to an htc hd2 owner the proportions of the device pictured look immediately familiar, especially the narrow bezel. One of the benefits of windows mobile not having changed much in the last few years is that its easy to compare new hardware to old, and lets be clear about the hd2. Reviewed december 7, 2009 by lisa gade, editor in chief. With the windows phone 7 series dev tools now out in the open the pent up demand for that elusive hd2 upgrade was bound to be a priority for some wellmeaning developers. Videos of htc hd2 running windows phone 7 available. Hd2 windows phone 7 android forum for mobile phones. It includes some unique features like better customization, superior performance, better cpu usage, superram concept and much more. Htc russia recently promised that the hd2 will be getting windows mobile 7, and warned that this would be the only current model from this company to do so.
Ive read online that this phone will not be eligible for the upgrade to windows 7 when it debuts later this year. Windows mobile enthusiasts up for trying a few new goodies beside what a stock rom for their device can offer have now new options to do so, in case they own an htc hd2 mobile phone. Windows media player and an fm radio, both an opera mini and ie browser, connection to t. In february 2010, microsoft introduced windows phone 7 to the world. Sep 14, 20 instalowanie windows phone 7 na htc hd2 installation windows phone 7 on htc leo wp7 wp8.
The htc hd2 also known as the htc t8585, htc t9193 and htc leo, is a smartphone in the htc touch family designed and manufactured by htc. Htc, tmobile mum on windows phone 7 plans for hd2 itworld. Download windows phone 7 rom for htc hd2 now available. This makes sense because hd2 is the first phone which meets all the hardware chassis requirements laid out by microsoft for a phone which will be powered by windows mobile 7, including support for multitouch through its massive 4. Htc hd2 may not able to get windows phone 8 apollo update. Unlocked cell phones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Rom upgrade for htc hd2 it will be a little bit scary if you are upgrading windows mobile rom for the first time.
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