Welcome to the Android/Linux Topaz (Diamond 2) Port information portal



From here you will be able to find new information on the progress and development of the Android/Linux port to the Topaz.
Please post all questions and information on this port of android here.
This thread/project is based on the XDANDROID porting project.
Before starting posting read the FAQ.

Change logs:

August 29th 2010 ( 2.2 Froyo RC2.1 ) :

System image related:

• n/a

Kernel related:

• added dynamic monodie detection ( no more separated monodie/dualdie kernels )

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August 26th 2010 ( 2.2 Froyo RC2.1 ) :
System image related:
- n/a
Kernel related:
- Sound works on Topaz with 26th August kernel

August 19th 2010 ( 2.2 Froyo RC2.1 ) :
Nothing major just some:
- General tweaking
- Bug fixes
- Removed most apps that caused instability

July 25th 2010 ( 2.2 Froyo RC2 ) :
- Dialer slide to answer re-added.
- Adding chrometophone
- Updated Launcherpro, xda, OIfilemanager.
- Word prediction/dictionary cherrypicked from cyanogen git

July 10th 2010 ( 2.2 Froyo Beta v2 ) :
- JIT now enabled by default
- Wifi working with latest rootfs
- Youtube vids work on low quality.
- SD card fixed
- Sound ringtones and notifications issue should be fixed
- Updated apns.xml from thread
- Removed default music app and replace with cacheinjection Music Mod 1.7.5.2

Spreadsheet with overview of working XDANDROID builds:

Member stijnr created a Google Docs spreadsheet where everyone can enter information of every XDANDROID released build to see which one works on which device and with which elements. By centralizing this information everybody can easily see what configuration would work for their devices. This should make it easier for people to get started using XDANDROID without having to 'pollute' the main thread with questions such as "Which release works for me / Which is the best".

Use this form to submit data: XDAndroid releases form

All results are published as a web document here: Overview of working XDANDROID releases

Android versions tested to be booting:

Android Froyo 2.2 = YES
Android Eclair 2.0.1 / 2.1 = YES
Android Donut 1.6 = YES
Android Cupcake 1.5 = Untested

This post will be updated as new information is made available.

Information on using Android on the Diamond 2.

More information is also available on the WiKi

F.A.Q.

Q. Why is it asking me for a pin code / Why won't it unlock?
A. Disable pin code in Windows Mobile before booting.

Q. Why when I return to WM my time is messed up?
A. Android uses a different way to tell time, causing Windows Mobile to change to another time (For example, if you are GMT -5 it will be 5 hours ahead, if you are GMT +5 it will show 5 hours behind.)

Q. Why am I stuck on the lockscreen?
A. Try tapping the power button once, then unlocking. The device thinks the screen is off.

Q. How do I install an .APK file from my PC?
A. Create a folder called "AndroidApps" on your storage card and place your file there.

Q. Why does app (insert name here) not work on my phone?
A. This is still in a highly active development stage, most apps will work, some will not, and others will change from build to build.

Q. Why cant my phone find any network?
A. Change "force_cdma=1" in the STARTUP.TXT to "force_cdma=0".

Q. Why wifi doesn't work in Android?
A. Before booting into Android throught haret.exe, switch "on" the wifi in WinMo.

Q. How do i return to WinMo after booting into Android?
A. You could hold the "end call" key and press "Power off", or at the back remove the stylus and press the little red button.

More coming soon.

Usefull Startup.txt commands ( copy cmds without quotes ):

Overclocking
"acpuclock.oc_freq_khz=XXXXXX" - Used for overclocking your cpu ( example: "acpuclock.oc_freq_khz=650000" is 650 MHz / 650 000 kHz ) - Use it at your own risk!!!

Setting another folder as your Android root
"rel_path=place here the folder name" - If you dont want to put XDAndroid in your SD root you can put it in another folder ( It is recommended that you call this folder "andboot" and not "Android", example: you created a folder named "andboot" in the root of your SD for XDAndroid, add this to your startup.txt "rel_path=andboot" )

Onscreen terminal keyboard
"msmvkeyb_toggle= (on/off)"
on = displays terminal onscreen keyboard
off = hide terminal onscreen keyboard

Headset
"snd.force_headset=X"
1=USB headset
2=3.5mm headset

Incall volume adjust
"htc_hw.call_vol=X"
0-5
0=being lowest and 5=being loudest

Enable/Disable handsfree
"htc_hw.handsfree=X"
1=Enable
0=Disable

Recommended best loud and clear voice values are said to be 5/1
"htc_hw.call_vol=5"
"htc_hw.handsfree=1"

Disable low battery Warning
"htc_battery_smem.fake=1"

How to install and run Android on your TD2

Installation:

• First step and the most important be sure to backup all your valuable data from you SD card
• Before downloading anything be sure that your SD card is formated in FAT32 file system
• Download the latest build below [Post 4]
• Unzip the contents of the .zip file
• Copy all contents of the unzipped file to the ROOT of your Storage Card
• Copy the STARTUP.txt located in STARTUP CONFIG->TOPAZ folder to the root of your SD card

It should look like this:

/Storage Card/

/AndroidApps/
/conf/
/media/
/STARTUP CONFIG/
/STARTUP.TXT
/haret.exe
/initrd.gz
/rootfs.img
/system.ex2
/zImage

Running Android:

• Browse to your storage card and open/run the file Haret.exe
• On the first boot android will ask you to tap 5 white dots for touchscreen calibration
• Wait for Android to be completely up and running

Keymapping for the Diamond 2.



[1.][Call] -> Call
[2.][Windows Key] -> Menu
[3.][Back] -> Back
[4.][End] -> End | Power
[5.][Volume Up] -> Volume Up
[6.][Volume Down] -> Volume Down
[7.][Power] -> Home

Videos:

Android 2.0.1 on the Topaz by Shadowline [12/21/09] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6plb1d7tRz0

Screenshots:

December 21st By Shadowline (Android 2.0.1) ( See attachment )

Latest release - 2.2 Froyo RC2.1

Note1: No release here will be totally stable for a while, these are only for testing purposes and nobody can claim any responsibility if you end up breaking your phone, which of course should not happen with any of these builds.
Note2: Add the latest ( links posted under the build below ) modules, rootfs, zImages, initramfs to the build below for the best experience.

Android 2.2 - Release Candidate v2.1

Package date: July 29th 2010
Build Froyo 2.2

Bundle package :



XDAndroid System 19.08.2010 RC2.1 NEW:

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zImage Autobuild ( glemsom / balsat ):

• glemsonAutobuilds <- built for debugging
• balsatAutobuilds <- built without debugging for increased speed

Rootfs Autobuild ( Stinebd ):

• RootfsAutobuilds

Initramfs Autobuild ( Stinebd ):

• InitramfsAutobuilds

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Useful links:

XDAndroid 2.2 AOSP support thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?p=6967717

Official XDAndroid project thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=601751

XDAndroid Project:
http://xdandroid.com/wiki/Main_Page

Old system builds are located here:
http://htcandroid.xland.cz/
and
4shared.com

Android On HTC
http://www.androidonhtc.com

The Git Repository
http://git.linuxtogo.org/?p=groups/m....git;a=summary

It's good to see someone starting this project.

Just like we need a good HardSPL, we also need android on our shiny new diamonds. I just hope that we can get somewhere with it and some more devs pick it up as the phone becomes more popular.

Why not using the Touch HD files???

Originally Posted by xmoo  

Why not using the Touch HD files???

Agreed, hardware-wise I think the HD is the closest to the TD2 among the "older" htc models.

Appart from the slider bar and the buttons (sensistive on the HD, mechanical on the TD2), I think the hardware and screen resolution are exactly the same....

The Diamond version still seems to be the one that boots at least into console. The HD version does not get past haret.

Got My D2 and can't wait for progress on this to start. Big Kudos to all that will be and are working on this on the D2 and other phones. I'm just sad I have no way or knowledge to help.