How good is Android on TP2?

[kf4qhk]

Hey guys,

I got a new TP2 from warranty today - and it's pristine, no scratches, and since it works, I am going to add Android, I think. What all is functional on it? What version of Android will it be? Can I leave it in Android Mode permanently?

Thanks.

Jeremy

[Slwitek]

Go for it and never look back! WM is DEAD. I have used XDAndroid on my phone exclusively for about a month now. I havent tried Bluetooth yet, but everything else works great on mine. I don't have any real complaints. The Market works just fine so you now have access to "new" programs. I overclock a little bit and have made some speed adjustments and it is pretty snappy. Some programs I have didnt work and I am not sure why, but it its probably hardware related. I wouldnt be scared at all. Cant get Slingplayer to work though, which is my only reason for going back to WM...

[kf4qhk]

I have browsed and found several tutorials and/or videos on installing that on the TP2. Is one better than the other?

What version of Android comes with this install? 1.5? 2.1? 2.2?

So, what I am reading - you can pretty much run your phone in Android all the time, and make calls/do everything? I thought that I had read that initially, sound wasn't working on it.but, you've made it work? Do you leave yours in Android all the time?

Jeremy

[arrrghhh]

Originally Posted by kf4qhk

I have browsed and found several tutorials and/or videos on installing that on the TP2. Is one better than the other?

What version of Android comes with this install? 1.5? 2.1? 2.2?

So, what I am reading - you can pretty much run your phone in Android all the time, and make calls/do everything? I thought that I had read that initially, sound wasn't working on it.but, you've made it work? Do you leave yours in Android all the time?

Jeremy

Don't overthink it - there's no risk in running Android the way we run it (off of the SD card). There's literally no risk of bricking - simply reset your phone to go back to WinMo.

As for builds, FroYo is the most stable (2.2): http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/android-tp...e-release.html

GingerBread (2.3) is pretty snappy, but it still has some issues that FroYo doesn't have: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/android-tp...ha-camera.html

Most things work, and this is a good thread that goes thru what works and what doesn't (and how to fix it if possible http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/android-tp...ted-frx07.html

Give it a shot! You've got nothing to lose but a little bit of time.

[kf4qhk]

Ok - I read where the program has to be installed to the "root of the SD card." I don't have a memory card adapter, and I have my TP2 set to "file sharing" in Windows Mobile - how do I find the SD card so I can install this program to it?

Thanks.

[kf4qhk]

Never mind - I figured it out.

[kf4qhk]

Which Rhodium is the Touch Pro 2 Sprint? I see 5 choices.

[mbellot]

RHOD400 is the Sprint model.

[kf4qhk]

Thanks all of you for your help.

It's cool having Android on my phone.

Question - on this phone, i have contacts that I don't have anywhere else. I have a gmail account that most of my contacts are in, but, not all of them. I nkow I can sync this droid software with my gmail and get the contacts from that account, but, is there a way that I can co-sync them?

Is there a risk of syncing with Google on the android side and losing my contacts on the phone side?

Thanks.


Jeremy

[arrrghhh]

Originally Posted by kf4qhk

Thanks all of you for your help.

It's cool having Android on my phone.

Question - on this phone, i have contacts that I don't have anywhere else. I have a gmail account that most of my contacts are in, but, not all of them. I nkow I can sync this droid software with my gmail and get the contacts from that account, but, is there a way that I can co-sync them?

Is there a risk of syncing with Google on the android side and losing my contacts on the phone side?

Thanks.


Jeremy

I sync everything with Google - I always did in WinMo and I always have in Android... contacts sync in both directions, if you add a contact on your phone it syncs to GMail, and if you add a contact (to the "My Contacts" section in GMail) it's automatically synced to the phone.