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[DEV Discussion] HD Mini Android/Linux Development Thread

The purpose of this thread is to discuss the possibilities of getting Android up and running on the HD Mini.
A word to the wise…porting Android is NOT easy, it took almost 1 year to get an (almost) fully working port for the HTC Touch Pro, and there were a LOT of really good Linux developers spending TONS of time on it. (The preceding sentence was paraphrased from this post by TheDeadCpu.)
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2/13/2011 Big News: Android / Linux port for PHOTON by Cotulla
Thanks to Cotulla for getting the ball rolling!

eh, it´s a new Phone, u sold some...days...weeks...ago..?!?!?! WTF u didn´t buy a android phone if u like one?

Gosh, maybe he wanted a HDmini sized phone and now he wants to get Android s/ware. Get people skills an stop hating

francomok421 said:
Any method can install android for HTC HD mini WM phone?
Thanks a lot!
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Me to!! Can't live with what's in the HD Mini, but most certainy I can live with the hardware. Anybody knowing how to androidize it?

I bought HD mini due to the outlook, size and weight!
Legend have poor taste and the shape is not good to store in pocket.
Frankly, WM is more easy to copy and edit the Word/Excel files from PC and I can check some files out of office easily.
And I just seek for any solutions for multi-boot with Android OS as Android looks better and I just want to try it and need not to buy another phone.
Cos I have one iPhone already, too many mobile phones~

When the evo rom arrives, it will be ported to hd2. I find it logical that it will be a android powered hd mini in the future. Then, it would be rather easier than now to create a custom android rom for hd mini But I should stick to reality.
The dual boot app for winmo devices isn't written for hd minis hvga resolution.
But hey, the diamond 2 or touch pro 2 does not have a android twin to take a rom from. I will put up a request for hd mini support for the android dual boot app.
The hd mini would have been a great android device!
Sorry for bad English.

Thanks gingerviking! I agree that the hardware is made for Android rather than wm6.5. I cross my finger for a rapid solution - WM is just not for me anymore..

Good news is that a genious has managed to get the linux bootloader to work on hd2 and playing a 720p video. An Android port will soon come to hd2 even without the evo rom
Hopefully the kernel system on hd2 isn`t all that different from the hd mini

Well. We're all looking forward to see a genious hacker who cares about the hd mini and android. =)

Don't know if it will work but you guys could give it a try cause it runs via haret:
w w w _dot_ neopeek.com/en/stories/android/75-update-android-fuer-htc-blackstone-diamond-tilt-raphael-rhodium-topaz-fuze
@XDA-Mods: after months of waiting! when will you update my account?

Anything else besides android that you guys might want??? how about some cookies along with it? lol if you wanted android why did you bought a windows mobile based device?? cause of haret? if you want android on your hd2 mini, yould need a working linux kernel, then you can worry about android, and its not that easy im not going over this again im tired of explaining to noobs that android is not a a program that you can simply install...it dosnt work that way.

rafyvitto said:
Anything else besides android that you guys might want???
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Android would be just enough

ATT HTC ARIA -- a dead ringer for HD MINI but with ANDROID?
Does this mean an android rom won't be too far off?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-aria-goes-official-for-atandt-gets-toyed-with-on-video/

nickel911 said:
Does this mean an android rom won't be too far off?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-aria-goes-official-for-atandt-gets-toyed-with-on-video/
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No , them are different
Want android for hd mini , we need use Haret, not just port rom aria to hd mini

haret for hd photon exist ?

SoftWord said:
haret for hd photon exist ?
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Not yet i think, but i will get my touch in it soon
This week a bit busy
Tom

core of haret is a file called setup.txt where are stored parameters with rom/ram addresses, only thing to do is know this addresses.........

I hate you. Htc!
I have great news for all you people living in the US: Like the evo 4g with sprint(android version of hd2). At&t have released the htc aria, a true android clone of the hd mini. Just google it for more info.

Yes and, unfortunately for us, HTC Aria will be, and nowadays is, available only for USA market...
I want it in Italy!!!!!! Or maybe... someone which could "do" a complete Android ROM for the HD Mini, based on the Aria!?!?!? I wish it! I really want it...!
Because HD Mini is so pocketlly beautiful!!!!

its a company fault
we have went to market to get it and it was WM and now they have released HD Mini with Anderiod ,
so it is who's fault,
i hope anyone can give info how to get the rom of android for our hd mini (old) one

[Q] Android on nontouch devices (Samsung OmniaPRO B7330)

Is this possible? To run android on nontouch display devices???

Android on non-touch devices?
mikx said:
Is this possible? To run android on nontouch display devices???
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amythlove said:
i wondering ...is there any chance to upgrade sgh i200 to android????
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Short: no!
Andoid is really meant for a touchscreen device..making it to work
without most likely involve significant effort.. (Source)
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But it seems back in 2008 there was a demo that shows that it is possible: "Non-touchscreen Android Phone Demoed at CTIA"
But why you want that "dirty" walk around? I like WM6.1 very much!

SGH-i200 said:
Short: no!
But it seems back in 2008 there was a demo that shows that it is possible: "Non-touchscreen Android Phone Demoed at CTIA"
But why you want that "dirty" walk around? I like WM6.1 very much!
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Yes and no is not an answer its a strange response. The answer is it has been done but most developers here prefer working on high end phones.
Take a look at this post, Motorola just brought out a phone that does exactly that. As for popular non touch WM phones like Samsung S7550 and HTC snap.. they are just waiting for someone who wants some recognition and is not scared of the challenge.
http://www.androidpeople.com/worlds-first-non-touch-android-phone/
As for your comment on WM 6.1, its the most app unfriendly system around making developnent difficult. Just try android and you will see what i mean.
To the Chefs: get ready, nontouch android should be with us soon if one of you hasn't already gotten hold of a build.

Somebody have now B7330 with android OS?
It is possible to make this?
Thnks.

What are possible (custom) roms, please advice :good:
It's a old phone but there must be nice rom's & apps for it, or not?
so please give you're opinion about this B7330 Samsung Phone!!

[Q] what phone???

hiya there people...
im looking for a phone that allows dual boot. i want to run android aswell as windows. what phones do you know that are available which are good spec that allow me to do this.
many thanks

The HTC HD2 will do as you ask. You run WimMo from the handset, and Android from the SD card. Check the HD2 forum for more info!

sissons said:
hiya there people...
im looking for a phone that allows dual boot. i want to run android aswell as windows. what phones do you know that are available which are good spec that allow me to do this.
many thanks
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I would say HD2 too, but it's already an outdated phone. If it's really necessary to have Windows on-board, then you could probably wait for some of the new W7 phones to be customized. Keep checking for example the HD7 development forums.

sissons said:
hiya there people...
im looking for a phone that allows dual boot. i want to run android aswell as windows. what phones do you know that are available which are good spec that allow me to do this.
many thanks
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I was just curious as to why you want this? Don't get me wrong, I like both OS's but android is far ahead in OS/app development and MS is stalling by saying the next Windows will be when they focus on handheld dev.
Is there a certain piece of the current Win phones you like that isn't present in android?

Xperia X8

Installing Windows Phone 7 on Android Phones?

Hi everyone,
I am really curious to know if it is possible to install WP7 on Android phones?
Thanks.

shinytick said:
Hi everyone,
I am really curious to know if it is possible to install WP7 on Android phones?
Thanks.
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No..
This is the first time I will say this but, if you really like Windows Phone 7, sell your Android device and get a Widows Phone 7 device. Best choice you can make

Yes. If not.... can someone enlighten me?
It will just take a lot of work and won't be near feasible to even support. Cellphone adoption rate says its better to just go buy the phone.

shinytick said:
Hi everyone,
I am really curious to know if it is possible to install WP7 on Android phones?
Thanks.
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It's technically possible if the phone is using a Snapdragon processor, but so far no one has figure out how to hack the Windows Phone bootloader onto those devices.
So no or at least not currently.

No, because wp7 and android uses another hardware.

dalmate said:
No, because wp7 and android uses another hardware.
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That's what they said with the hd2 and you have wp7 AND android on it

Lunscher7
Try this launscer. It is very fast and simpel to use. On market

Leffepe said:
Try this launscer. It is very fast and simpel to use. On market
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You meant to attach any link?

i belive it's called launcher 7, it's ok but not great. So far the only device that has had the WP7 OS ported to it has been the HD2 because 1.) it had a partial internal build from HTC, and 2.) the HD2 has probably the largest community support of any device aside from the iPhone.

Thanks for your quick response.
I do think the OP asked about OS not theme
So from what I understand my Galaxy ain't gonna eat WP7 and that's something that's neva gonna happen.
Sent from my YP-G70 using XDA

Install windows 7 on android
So, friends now you are install windows 7 on android
just search on google "install windows 7 on android Guideallindia"
don't forget guideallindia

(Q) Buying windows phone 7 ?

hello
i want to buy an samsung i8700 omnia and i got some question before buying it
as you all know you cant trust the salseman so im asking you guys
1. Is there flash support for windows phone7 ? can i watch flash videos or use the normal youtube site and does flash work everywhere?
2. is there a good marktplace? do they have all the good games and apps.
3. is the Browser good? does it lagg or smth
4. after a while with windows phone 7 do you like it or hate it
and 5. will the samsung i8700 omnia get mango? and are i8700 omnia and i8700GT the same? im pretty sure that theres only one i8700 but well i could be wrong =/ am i?
oh and thanks for the upcoming answers i love this site.
oh and sorry for my bad english i'm from germany.

Answered some questions in bluw
JUSTMAZLUM said:
hello
i want to buy an samsung i8700 omnia and i got some question before buying it
as you all know you cant trust the salseman so im asking you guys
1. Is there flash support for windows phone7 ? can i watch flash videos or use the normal youtube site and does flash work everywhere?
theres no flash player are yet, youtube videos open in an app (works fine IMHO)
2. is there a good marktplace? do they have all the good games and apps.
behind the market leaders but going fast
3. is the Browser good? does it lagg or smth
work wells
4. after a while with windows phone 7 do you like it or hate it
I like metro, handset (Omina 7) is good, my major issues are lack of flash & a offline sat nav
and 5. will the samsung i8700 omnia get mango? and are i8700 omnia and i8700GT the same? im pretty sure that theres only one i8700 but well i could be wrong =/ am i?
TBH I've no idea
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JUSTMAZLUM said:
1. Is there flash support for windows phone7 ? can i watch flash videos or use the normal youtube site and does flash work everywhere?
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Windows Phone doesn't support Flash. It supports H.264 like iOS (iPhone).
JUSTMAZLUM said:
2. is there a good marktplace? do they have all the good games and apps.
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It doesn't have as many apps as the App Store, but the essentials are there.
JUSTMAZLUM said:
3. is the Browser good? does it lagg or smth
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The browser doesn't experience any lag at all. Scrolling and pinch-to-zoom is butter smooth.
JUSTMAZLUM said:
4. after a while with windows phone 7 do you like it or hate it
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I have to say I like my Windows Phone (Focus) more than any iOS (iPhone 3GS) and Android (Atrix 4G) devices I've ever used.
JUSTMAZLUM said:
and 5. will the samsung i8700 omnia get mango? and are i8700 omnia and i8700GT the same? im pretty sure that theres only one i8700 but well i could be wrong =/ am i?
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Yes, all current Windows Phone (including Omnia 7) will get Mango. Any yes, both phones are one and the same.

Just get one already

to be honest i already bought mine yesterday and **** yeah thank you guys

JUSTMAZLUM said:
hello
i want to buy an samsung i8700 omnia and i got some question before buying it
as you all know you cant trust the salseman so im asking you guys
1. Is there flash support for windows phone7 ? can i watch flash videos or use the normal youtube site and does flash work everywhere?
2. is there a good marktplace? do they have all the good games and apps.
3. is the Browser good? does it lagg or smth
4. after a while with windows phone 7 do you like it or hate it
and 5. will the samsung i8700 omnia get mango? and are i8700 omnia and i8700GT the same? im pretty sure that theres only one i8700 but well i could be wrong =/ am i?
oh and thanks for the upcoming answers i love this site.
oh and sorry for my bad english i'm from germany.
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I don't have answers for all but I do for some.
#2 Yes, market place is preloaded. However unlocking the phone and sideloading is a nice feature to learn.
#3 Yes, explorer is fairly good. I have had some occasional lagg but on a scale of 1-10 I give a 8/10. I'm a firefox fan myself.
#4 I'm on the fence, granted I have had it only a week. I have the HTC-HD7, some things I don't like are that A. my carrier, Microsoft and HTC have worked very hard to keep me from tethering B. (and this is exclusively my fault) my phone is not 4G capable despite being "the lastest and greatest" C. WP7 is nothing like WM6.5, you can't natively browse your phone OS and system files. I don't like this because I frequently put valuable data on my previous phone (HTC Harold) for safe keeping.
Honestly? The OS is very nice, I am a windows phone fan. However because of the tethering issues I have (finally figured out how to do it just recently) I am considering invoking my buyers remorse and trading in for a HTC Sensation4G, because the phone is specifically designed for tethering. But like I said I have some specific issues and some of them are my fault for not doing my homework before buying.

i'm waiting for nokia with wp7