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Sunday, March 20, 2011

How to install Google Android 2.1 into Windows Mobile?

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Anu

Are you looking to run the Google Android OS on your Windows Mobile device?

To do so, you need to download the Nexus One build and dual boot your Windows pda. Dual boot allows Windows Mobile users to run the Google Android mobile operating system on their mobile phone.

Dual Boot Android & Windows Mobile – HTC Touch Pro 2

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First, you need to download the necessary files. You can download Nexus One build files from Forum XDA.

Next, download and install the contents of the Android OS archive in the root directory of your Windows pocket mobile storage card. You will find a “Startup.txt” file inside the “Startup” folder. Once your locate this file, transfer it to the directory of the storage card so that your OS will recognize your Windows mobile device hardware. You can download the Google Android mobile OS at this link.

Now it is time to update your system file. After you download the updated file, rename the file to “system.sqsh” and install it to your root directory. You will overwrite your old system file. You can download the updated system file from here.

There are two additional files that need to be installed to your Windows mobile smartphone.

Download “zImage.20100127_085953” and save it to your root directory, but rename it as “zImage.”
This will overwrite your previous zImage file. Also, download “modules-2.6.27-00796-g6d9e0e9.tar.gz” and save it to your root directory. You can download these files from here.

You only need to download one more file. Once you have already completed the above steps, download this file and install it to your root directory. Gen.Y DualBOOT CAB file .cab file is important because it will allow you to start the Google Android OS when you turn your Windows mobile device on.

Now, it is time to get down to business. Begin by rebooting your Windows mobile device. An option screen will appear that allows you to choose your operating system. You should select Google Android. You will notice that the loading screen that appears is very similar to the loading screen on the popular Android smartphone. This is because your Windows smartphone now will operate very similar to a Google android mobile device.

Your Google mobile will not operate exactly like the Android smartphones, however. Although the software is continually being updated and improved, features like WiFi and Bluetooth do not currently work on the Android mobile software for the Windows smartphone.

The interface is easy to navigate and very similar to the Google Android mobile phone. The software includes the Android Market, and downloading applications is a breeze.

While the build files you downloaded come with several popular Google Android applications, you will have to transfer them to the correct directory in the root directory. Inside the “AndroidApps” folder, you will find additional folders, like “Core,” “Media,” and “Games.” To use these applications, transfer the folders’ contents to the “AndroidApps” directory.

Using the Google Android mobile software ROM, your Windows Mobile hardware runs like an Android mobile phone, just like the Nexus One.

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

How to install Android on Windows Mobile Phone?

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Anu

Google is the Nirvana of most nerds. They’ve given us things we could only dream of for free. They’ve showed us on multiple occasions that they’re more than just ‘the search engine guys’.
One of those occasions was very recently. With its own mobile operating system, Google has been challenging Windows Mobile (not much of a challenge) and the iPhone.
If you’ve got an HTC Windows Mobile phone, you might not have to buy yourself another device to enjoy the hype. But install Android on your Windows Mobile device instead. Nevertheless, porting this operating system has proven a tedious task, and not all phone types support it yet. Newer GSM devices will have a better chance, and to date CDMA is scarcely supported.
Right now it’s not yet possible to boot Google Android as the default operation system. Instead we’ll be using HaRET, a Windows Mobile boot loader. Note that we’re not running or emulating Android in Windows Mobile, but using it to reboot the phone into Android.

1. Gathering Files

Different phone types require different base Google Android files. Even for supported phones, the files will be scattered over different sites and developer areas. I will supply links for some of the most popular HTC phones.

Again, if you don’t see your phone listed, don’t give up. Do a Google search with your own model – because it’s a user-generated wiki, some major advancements aren’t listed on the site yet. When going off-site, always double check your sources, making sure that you aren’t downloading any malicious content.

Download the Google Android files for your phone type.

The latest Android bundle/files for your phone type
HaRET (executables)

Most sites will supply file bundles, others will put a directory of files online. If need be, download all of those files, we’ll be telling you which to use in the next step.

2. Installation

If you’re already running a custom ROM, you might want to format your phone. Conflicts can occur when double-modding, and you’re probably going to be using Google Android anyway.
First, let’s put the files in place. Connect via USB and navigate to your phone’s root (this is the mother-folder, the highest directory level). After unzipping your Google Android release, transfer the files you’ve just downloaded. Putting them in any other directory won’t work. You should have something like this:

HaRET.exe
zImage (kernel file)
Initrd.gz
default.txt
rootfs.img
system.img/system.sqsh (Android OS files)

It’ll help to shorten filenames. Some have a date or programmer suffix that can be deleted.
Next, configure your default.txt. Open the file in Notepad and make sure all the values are right. How do you know? Check out a list of Boot Options here. You might need to change phone model, screen resolution, internet access and the like. This will take the most time, but if you keep your eyes open, it isn’t a hard job.

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Finally, disconnect your phone and use your Windows Mobile file manager to locate HaRET.exe (it should still be in your phone’s root). You might want to add it to your applications shortcuts. Open HaRET and press Run.
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HaRET will reboot your phone with the Android files. Perhaps in the (near) future, we might be able to install Google Android as the standard operating system. But even though progress is unstoppable, it moves at its own pace.
Did you like the tutorial? Let us know in the comments if you experience any problems. Or better yet, direct that at the your phone type’s site. They’ll be able to help you with the really technical business.

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