Mar 19, 2011 trying to install windows 7 on my hd2, im on magldr unable to locate daf. The hd2 was the first windows mobile phone to have a capacitive. Sep 26, 2018 htc hd2 is going to be phone of the year 2011 again. Sep 19, 2016 the hd2 then grew into a legend as software modders continuously loaded every imaginable piece of new software on its gloriously versatile hardware. Congratulations you now have windows phone 7 running natively on your htc hd2. Trying to install windows 7 on my hd2, im on magldr unable to locate daf. If you are looking for a htc sync manager then you need to look here for the hrc sync application on this website. The htc hd2 has pretty meager specs by todays standards. Windows mobile 7 on htc hd2 confirmed again redmond pie. Robertson, phillips, and the history of the screwdriver duration. Oct 11, 2010 taiwanese smartphone maker htc will soon launch the htc hd7, a handset with a 4. However under windows phone 7 the phone had a multitouch bug, requiring a user to touch the screen with bot.
Follow htc hd2 ruu onscreen instructions to install. Tft display, snapdragon s1 chipset, 5 mp primary camera, 1230 mah battery, 448 mb ram. Bootloader will be loaded with usb status during starting of installation. Eg windows phone 8 supports dual core processors, sd card etc. Moving from a htc desire running android gingerbread 2. Barebone cm7 is an extraordinary custom rom for htc hd2. How to install windows phone 7 on htc hd2 with magldr. The hd2 will always have to rely on software thats created by third party developers, instead of the original software developers.
Windows phone 7 for hd2 wp7 software update ppcgeeks. With windows phone 7 now installed on your handset you will be able to use it as normal. Practically, this means that using the hd2 is just like using any other htc windows phone from the last three yearsa tabbed slider at the bottom of. Both oss are running almost as fluid as on any other phone. 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. Though having to select the second option from magldr every time you restart your phone to boot into windows phone 7 can be a hassle. This rom is a remarkable breakthrough for the hd2 and has most of the wp7 features working. It is the successor to the htc hd2, and it has a special variant which is the htc hd7s. New htc hd2 windows smartphone, unlocked phone cheap phones. Jan, 2011 congratulations you now have windows phone 7 running natively on your htc hd2. Free windows mobile apps more than 4500 free windows mobile games, apps and themes.
Jul 21, 2019 the htc hd2 rose above the limitations of windows mobile and deserves a place in the smartphone hall of fame where it will rub shoulders with a few other htc phones. Apr 28, 2011 in this video i will show you how to install android on htc hd2 or any windows phones easily. The htc hd7 also known as the htc schubert, htc hd3, is a smartphone running the windows phone os operating system. The htc leo, more commonly known as the hd2, is with no hyperbole a legendary device. Want an affordable unlocked smartphone running on windows operating system. The carrier describes the changes in the update in vague terms, simply saying that it offers device stability and performance improvements. Windows phone 7 on hd2 w100% live services also i wanted to anounce this here.
A source closed to msmobiles has confirmed that htc hd2 will be receiving an official free upgrade to windows mobile 7 once it is out in q4 2010. 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. The phone is the successor to the htc touch hd, and is. How to install android on htc hd2 windows mobile phone. Fortunately, you can set magldr to automatically boot your phone into android each time you restart it. The htc hd2 is a quad band gsm world phone with 3g hsdpa 7. For instance, the htc hd7 has back, start and search buttons across the lower portion of the handset, whereas the htc hd2 has phone, home, start, back and end callpower.
Htc hd2, the hottest mobile phone released on the market running under microsofts windows mobile 6. Note all your data will be deleted when install new rom. Mar 29, 2010 htc hd2, the hottest mobile phone released on the market running under microsofts windows mobile 6. Of course, what really makes the hd2 stand apart from the sea of touchscreen smartphones is its display. Zo zijn er ports van onder andere windows phone 7 en windows phone 8. Installation process will take around 4 minutes from 0% to 100%. The htc hd2 has a luxurious screen but the tradeoff is that the phone is large. According to tom codon using this rom wifi, gps and bluetooth and almost everything works, but the graphics driver is a. Its a nice keyboard but the most impressive part about it is the haptic feedback when you type. All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Jan, 2011 robertson, phillips, and the history of the screwdriver duration. Windows phone 7 for mobile free download and software. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices.
Hd2 hd2 windows phone 7 xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. New htc hd2 windows smartphone, unlocked phone cheap. 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. Htc hd2 driver official the htc usb driver is compatible with the htc flash tool, and the imei tool and can be useful if you are trying to install firmware rom on the device. 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. Via allerlei trucs heeft windows phone 7 erop gedraaid en er waren. And unfortunately, when windows phone 7 series finally debuts at the end of this year, the hd2 wont be upgradable. Tmobile has released already newer windows smartphones on its network with new look and upgraded capabilities. After months of intensive development, dft dark forces team has finally managed porting windows phone 7 to htc hd2 and have released the rom for you to install on your hd2. Mar 28, 2010 could there really be a windows phone 7 rom for the htc hd2 after all. How to install android on htc hd2 or any windows phones easily.
There is no official way to update the htc hd2 to windows phone 7 or 8. 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. Taiwanese smartphone maker htc will soon launch the htc hd7, a handset with a 4. Internet, backup and social applications together with financial, weather, mapping and gps navigation software absolutely free for your windows phone. Of course, what really makes the hd2 stand apart from the sea of. Just came across this thread on xdadevelopers forum where a forum member got a reply from htc regarding windows mobile 7 upgrade for hd2. Download software for htc touch diamond pro hd2 fuze tilt, samsung and other smartphones. We are not responsible for any damage caused to your device.
It includes some unique features like better customization, superior performance, better cpu usage, superram concept and much more. Release date 2010, what makes the htc hd2 an older phone among newest windows phones. The htc hd2 may be the greatest phone in the world, able to run windows mobile, android, linux and even windows phone 7. Apr 24, 2017 if you have an htc mobile phone then you can download this driver for the htc mtc device.
How to install windows phone 7 on the htc hd2 youtube. Htcpedia have published these pictures of a purported russian rom, apparently ported from another device. Htc hd2 is going to be phone of the year 2011 again. Microsoft has a genuine software checker for windows phone 7. The htc hd2 is the worlds first windows mobiletoting phone with a capacitive screen, and also packs the worlds largest mobile phone display too. Hands on with htc hd7 windows phone 7 handset pcworld. Although it has the best hardware ever seen in a windows mobile device, it. This was the reply he got from a representative at htc. Could there really be a windows phone 7 rom for the htc hd2 after all. Who dare to say that 5 buttons htc hd2 cannot support windows phone 7 now. Htc hd2 is probably the most discussed windows mobile smartphone of all time. Apr 02, 2010 and unfortunately, when windows phone 7 series finally debuts at the end of this year, the hd2 wont be upgradable. The device initially shipped with microsoft windows mobile 6. If you have an htc mobile phone then you can download this driver for the htc mtc device.
The phone will get all of the features in an update called 7. Htc has made a number of enhancements on top of windows mobile 6. This fixes some bugs on this highend windows phone. Htc ceo says he could but wont make hd2 an android phone, has to take care of windows mobile the hd2 pulls this smokeandmirrors magic trick more convincingly than any winmobased htc before it. Tested on the samsung taylor, samsung focus, and htc surround. In february 2010, microsoft introduced windows phone 7 to the world.
Htc hd2 to get windows mobile 7 upgrade redmond pie. Apple iphone 3gs by nick mokey may 5, 2010 back in 1981, before computers took over the world of financial number crunching, hewlettpackard built the 12c calculator. Microsoft closed its marketplace for windows mobile devices more than a year go, so trying to get apps through the marketplace option on the phone doesnt work any more neither does the find my phone feature that was also discontinued by microsoft a long long time ago. The htc hd2 rose above the limitations of windows mobile and deserves a place in the smartphone hall of fame where it will rub shoulders with a few other htc phones. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you. Jan, 2011 windows phone 7, the latest mobile operating system flavor that microsoft brought to the market last year, is now available for users of a htc hd2 device too, via a custom rom released for them. 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. The hd2 then grew into a legend as software modders continuously loaded every imaginable piece of new software on its gloriously versatile hardware. Tmobile has rereleased a system software update for its htc hd2. 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. Call quality is superb with loud and clear voice on both ends.