I've seen some threads, but never found a straight answer. So would is be possible to run Windows Mobile on an Android Device? It could be possible since the HD2 had Windows Mobile with a Capacitive touch screen. Thanks in advance
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the fact that Android can be ported to WM device does not necessarily implicate that the vice-versa must be possible,
please check this thread esp. post #2
Android is open source, which makes porting and configuration possible.
Unless you happen to have source code for WM.....
im sure if someone took the time they could, it all comes down to code
I mean, now a days it seems porting anything to anything seems possible, but like what has been seen before, seeing as the WM source is, well, Windows, I don't see this happening very easily. Beside, why would you want to do that! SACRILEGIOUS!
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is it possible to dump the iphone OS for our wizards?
can you dump mac software on a pc and have it work? -- answer to your question and mine is no.
but we can create similar software -- search for "iContacts" and "TouchFlo" in this forum.
I love the htc touch
I dont want the whole OS on my wizard. I would like to try the Safari browser.
OMG .. you seriously asked ..
You're Damn Right I Ask!
Thats how we learn, we read and we ask questions that we dont have a answer to, yet. A lot of people are scared to ask questions on this forum, but not me buddy. Now stick to the question, can we extract some files from the iphone such as the Safari browser and put them on our wizards?
nope, sorry you cant, the system is totally different.
boldfacelies said:
can you dump mac software on a pc and have it work? -- answer to your question and mine is no.
but we can create similar software -- search for "iContacts" and "TouchFlo" in this forum.
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well, actually you can get MAC OSx working on a Pc
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Wow man, that post helped me so much! I think that many other people will agree that that is totally on topic and is giving out a lot of information.
(Can the crap, why is there need for such useless posts?)
Flames...
Don't embarass those who are willing to ask a simple question that only requires a simple answer. If argue about it, argue about it simply, not obnoxiously. Giving our cackles and asking if this person is serious is pretty much lame in the case of forums.
Be polite... I like XDA Developers 'cause we're all polite here...
emann30 said:
Thats how we learn, we read and we ask questions that we dont have a answer to, yet. A lot of people are scared to ask questions on this forum, but not me buddy. Now stick to the question, can we extract some files from the iphone such as the Safari browser and put them on our wizards?
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Well don't you realize that if we can't even fully port TouchFlo's finger gestures to devices such as the Hermes yet that it would be similarly not possible to port Safari, and/or the iPhone OS?
Why do you want Safari in Windows Mobile?
Its a good question actually - as far as I recall the iPhone is based on an Xscale core. Most WM devices are based on similar xscale cpu's so *if* the iphone was running Windows Mobile of some sort yes by all means rip away and run on your device. However since it runs OSX 'mobile' it would be like trying to get your fridge software to run on your tv - no go in any environment. On top of that I don't think you can even get to the system files to copy anything from the system?!
The one way to *possibly* do it is to join the Linux dev project for your phone and then try getting a Linux version of Safari running on your mobile..
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Why do you want Safari in Windows Mobile?
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You've got a point there. What I think he REALLY wants is the "turn the phone sideways and the phone goes into landscape" feature. LOVE the phone in your signature!
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well, actually you can get MAC OSx working on a Pc
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i second that also. and its a fact that you can run windows on a mac too. or even have 2 OSs on one computer.
Hi all
Due to being confused i have posted the same thread in Desire Genereal, Desire Q&A, General, WebOS Hacking&General and WebOS Development.
Please delete the wrong ones.
I was just wandering would it be possible and if there is any brave soul to port Web OS to desire. I have read a bit and would like to try this OS myself. Not rich enough to owe 3 mobiles though :/.
Just let me know if I'm asking/wanting impossible or it is doable and someone may take it on board.
thnx in advance for all replies
Regards
Kirior
I'd LOVE to run webOS on my Desire too but webOS isn't open source so you can't, legally speaking, put it on your phone
what you can do though is test it via an emulator on your desktop
you just have do download the SDK at developer.palm.com
i have a palm pre for sprint i am not using, i've been playing around with it, but if you want it, msg me, we can work something out.
A large majority of the OS is in fact open source.
http://opensource.palm.com/packages.html
etx said:
A large majority of the OS is in fact open source.
http://opensource.palm.com/packages.html
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Indeed, but none of the user interface.
If you want a command-line Linux box, no problem. It will be the same as any other OpenEmbedded-based Linux development machine with no graphical user interface.
If you want what most people refer to as "webOS", that bit is proprietary.
I wouldn't say the open source part is a "large majority" either.
-- Rod
If this just can be like the Nokia N900 that can handle WebOS APP just installing some things.
Hi all, I just purchased and htc hd7 phone, with windows 7....are there any custom roms for it yet?, Or themes?....I have searched a bit, but am still confused on the newer terminology for this windows 7.....I think the windows 7 interface is hideous!!!!!!!....about the uglies phone them I have ever seen....almost dissappointed over this ugly looking thing...lol.....Maybe an "energy" rom for windows 7?.....just curious.....love my htc hd2 so much better...as of now anyway......ty....Larry
why the hell you buyed a phone you considered UGLY? Haven't you got EYES?
arhanghel92 said:
why the hell you buyed a phone you considered UGLY? Haven't you got EYES?
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+1.........
thanks for the useless replies...i bought phone for funcionality...knowing that devs wil create roms soon..wss just a simple question as to if there were any yet...what are you guys 10?
i was on an hd2 running wp7 recently and xboxmod's rom had a custom theme called aero added to black, and white witch made it three, is it possible on native wp7 device (hd7)
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i was on an hd2 running wp7 recently and xboxmod's rom had a custom theme called aero added to black, and white witch made it three, is it possible on native wp7 device (hd7)
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it sure does look great, but i dunno if it's possible.
dirtylarry10 said:
thanks for the useless replies...i bought phone for funcionality...knowing that devs wil create roms soon..wss just a simple question as to if there were any yet...what are you guys 10?
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You bought a phone with an infant OS for functionality? It can't do half the things Android and iOS can (yet), and you say it's ugly. I am really questioning your reasoning skills. By the way, it's the best looking and smoothest interface available. Please tell me you don't think the silver/lime green/blue (and completely uncustomizable) iOS theme looks good LOL
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it sure does look great, but i dunno if it's possible.
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looks better without the custom icons
NO..I DESPISE IOS.......i just think windows could have made a nicer looking OS ,,,windows 6,5 is better looking imo
dirtylarry10 said:
Hi all, I just purchased and htc hd7 phone, with windows 7....are there any custom roms for it yet?, Or themes?....I have searched a bit, but am still confused on the newer terminology for this windows 7.....I think the windows 7 interface is hideous!!!!!!!....about the uglies phone them I have ever seen....almost dissappointed over this ugly looking thing...lol.....Maybe an "energy" rom for windows 7?.....just curious.....love my htc hd2 so much better...as of now anyway......ty....Larry
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You should have read a bit more or ask here before you bought a WP7 with what you call a hideous interface, would have saved you money and us having to read thru all the .....
Quick answer.... No !
Guys, 2 things:
Stop flaming please and try and be helpful
secondly and lastly, @OP, this is not dev related so im moving this to Q&A.
Thanks.
Ok people....let me get this straight....I picked up the phone from a friend that needed money.....he bought the phone on contract, and later needed some money....not a new phone...I gave him 100.00 dollars for it...I am a happy owner owner of an hd2...in a dual boot config...I have never had a windows phone before so I know nothing about the OS....themes....modding.....nothing at all....which is why I came here to ask for EXPERTISE.....not flaming....Im sure there are things on your phones that you dont like either.Mine on the other hand is the looks of the Operating system...after seeing all the different roms and themes for android that are available...I was simply curious to see if there was anything like that for htc hd7 YET...I personally think that Microsoft designed an extremely ugly interface for such a nice phone..I hate the looks of it...big ugly squares of color that take up the whole screen ....looks like a 3rd grader designed it...IMO.So please dont flame me about the phone.I know anyone of you would have happily paid 100.00 for the Brand new phone as well...So on that note...thanks to the people that actually gave me useful information.Now I have the answer to my question.I understand the phone is very new and it will take time to get things modded, themed etc...so I will wait....Or maybe someone here is interested in a trade for an android device that is similar in value?...Who knows....
To the Flamers that have nothing better to do but bash someone for something they have no idea about....GET A LIFE!!!...and remember this next time you ask anyone about something you are unsure of...and hopefully you wont get flamed simply because you ASKED.....peace out...Larry
Hi all. Is there any app for WP7 that creates a secure folder where I can keep my personal files with password protection? Thanks.
oguz25 said:
Hi all. Is there any app for WP7 that creates a secure folder where I can keep my personal files with password protection? Thanks.
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I remember seing a few apps that would secure notes and pictures with password/encription protection.
oguz25 said:
Hi all. Is there any app for WP7 that creates a secure folder where I can keep my personal files with password protection? Thanks.
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lol way to go in hijacking someones thread
Seriously though, there is a free app on the market place called SecureIt, in which you can place photos stored in the normal folders and place in there, password protected.
It cant store anything else in there, but it is a good place to hide the girly pics from the misses (so im told )
If you wanted to keep anything else in there such as documents, i guess you could save them in jpeg format instead of pdf for example, that could work
CHow.
Hey larry,
Good you found your answer and that your enjoying your HD2 (it is an awesome device IMHO).
WP7 is in its early state and as such MS will continue to develop it further, i mean look at Apple; they certainly didnt get it right first time, nor did they with android hence all the updates which improve not only the UI but speed, security etc.
WP7 does indeed have exciting times ahead, you only have to look at Mango to realise how well integrated social networking will be in the very core of the OS.
Personally i think wp7 is good, a refreshing attempt at something different, which has great scope for further development in both the OS itself and on the market place, but everyone has their own opinion and certain OS's are not for everyone.
Feel free to PM me, or discuss this further here
Cheers,
Tim.
Where can you find this grey area,where WP7 owners are meeting with Linux/Ubuntu developers to wrap up this dualbooting issue for once and for all?
Take a look at the Project HaRET thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483377
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Take a look at the Project HaRET thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483377
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If you must have droid and WP on the same device this is probably the most sensible option and more likely to be usable on a number of devices. Dual Booting will mean the need for a new bootldr, HaRET does not, just full unlock or perhaps even WP7 Root Tools v.12 beta will do the job, assuming it can be made to work
if, theoretically, the linux kernel has been run on the HD2/HD7 hardware, it stands to reason that anything from 1stgen wp7 and up should be kicking ass and taking names in terms of running the Ubuntu mobile version. Take that fact, add it to fact that having a first gen device means that youre too old to upgrade and too powerful not to upgrade. Warranties have expired and are therefore moot. Each device should have a HaRET section tucked away somewhere.
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if, theoretically, the linux kernel has been run on the HD2/HD7 hardware, it stands to reason that anything from 1stgen wp7 and up should be kicking ass and taking names in terms of running the Ubuntu mobile version. Take that fact, add it to fact that having a first gen device means that youre too old to upgrade and too powerful not to upgrade. Warranties have expired and are therefore moot. Each device should have a HaRET section tucked away somewhere.
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the HD2 was a very unique device though, in terms of dual booting it was only because we had the HSPL update and the secondary bootloader MAGLDR that gave us any hope at all in doing it, both of those are tightly controlled and we dont have access to adapting them to other devices and perhaps more importantely we dont have the knowledge base to do it ourselves. IRC, HaRET worked fine on the HD2 but only after a huge amount of work by some of the brightest members on the forum and a large community that was able to support them
Then we had the Android Boom, which diluted the talent base, simply put, we now have two problems
A, Many of the big names have gone to android and couldnt care less about WP
B, The people left here are largely unable to help, not for want of trying but because many of us dont know how we can help
Thats not saying we dont have any talented people here, far from it, in fact i think we have some of the best, BUT even the best need help and if the community isnt able to support them, then their struggles will be that much harder.
For HaRET we need someone who knows what they are doing to "Manage" the project, to direct and teach others. That is a very time consuming roll and i wouldnt blame anyone for saying they wouldnt have the time to do that.
Personally i couldnt care for Android on our devices but that isnt the point of what xda is about, development is what its about
And you could use the HTC Sensation XL software for example the HTC Titan (same hardware (minor differences))
I want Linux Ubuntu on my device, that's the bottom line. Years ago I started a thread about running Win 98 on WM6.1 devices using the Bosch emulator,three years later, I'd like to think the rhetoric has changed. The people who have any real info on the matter aren't saying anything definitive,that's hacker talk for ' We know something,but we can't state it officially'. I'm gonna 'leave' the matter alone now. Great ROM btw ,Sianto. Can you recommend a backup program that won't leave me in the dust? Last time I backed up I couldn't recover the files.
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I want Linux Ubuntu on my device, that's the bottom line. Years ago I started a thread about running Win 98 on WM6.1 devices using the Bosch emulator,three years later, I'd like to think the rhetoric has changed. The people who have any real info on the matter aren't saying anything definitive,that's hacker talk for ' We know something,but we can't state it officially'. I'm gonna 'leave' the matter alone now. Great ROM btw ,Sianto. Can you recommend a backup program that won't leave me in the dust? Last time I backed up I couldn't recover the files.
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Well, I tried to backup with a lot of tools. But I didn't find a proper working onen yet. However, uploading your pictures to skydrive is one. Reïnstaller takes a while but wurks fantastic. And my rom should have some backup features build in as well.
I actually have spend some time building the sensation xl rom for the titan, but it didn't work out
Regards
Sianto
So, have you stopped already? I really want to help, and one of the reasons is to make things even with MS. So tell me what I need to do! HTC Titan user!
1. HTC first Gen has a good hardware environment.
2. There are ways of accessing the memory.
3. There are means of creating virtual kernels, partitions,etc.
4. There are OS's designed to run in these environments.
5. WP7 has a deadbeat dad.
And this means??
It means all the ingredients are in place to create a brand new subforum and niche market. Not unlike finding a new OS to port to an "old" device.
So do that. And your phones will be legends!
Any news?
Seen the Ubuntu article in the portal? Hmmm....
No, whats it about?
Hi everybody!
I've always used this wonderful XDA forums just as an avid fan of cooked ROMs, testing many of them on my DesireHD and then on my S3 Neo, all the same trying to understand how android works.
But increasingly I found myself asking how much of Android's source code is dependent on the hardware it should run on...
I understand that all should be compiled for the correct platform, ARM, x86, whatever, but apart from this, what is really different?
For example, suppose that we were talking about Android 5.1.1 : how much source NEEDS (as some function of the phone wouldn't work instead) to be different if 5.1.1 should work on the S3Neo instead of on Desire HD?
I mean, in the desktop world, the x86 platform has a standard structure, and if I'm trying to install Windows or Linux, all I should care of is getting drivers for devices unknown to the OS, but the OS installs and works unchanged, and the very same install cd could be used on many different pcs...
We can also put it in another way: if we pick up the AOSP sources, how much stuff has to be added to make it work on a specific device?
Thanks for any advice on this curiosity of mine!
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Hey, if you got the answer to your question then please share. I am also looking for an answer to this question.