WP7 possible on Android??? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
Okay, so I know that people always ask, "why the h*** would you want windows phone 7 on an android phone?" But, I really like the simple UI, and I like the way the apps look and things like that, so with that said I have 2 questions:
1. Does a "WP7 rom" exist (like in the WP7 forums).
2. If so, is it remotely possible to even attempt to run it on an android phone?
I am just asking because the way I see it if WP7 can run on an HTC device, why could it not run on an ANDROID HTC device, with the rerouting of some software and things like that. I have a MyTouch 3G Slide (I know pretty old school) but I have already gotten it to do things that they said would not even be in the dreams of a MT3GS user! I am a novice software dev, but I am completely down to learn, 100% with no objections!
Thanks you guys,
Ognimnella
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As far as i know, the only non-WP7 phone that can run WP7 is the aging HTC HD2. But i really don't know how far the development has come, so we may see some Android devices run WP7 in the future. Who knows! (Not me)

The wp7 rom is not open sourced so no devs try porting
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jaymax97 said:
The wp7 rom is not open sourced so no devs try porting
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So wait how have people been able to create WP7 like apps (Launcher7, Seven Calc, Photo Safari, WP7Contacts, etc.)
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They rewrote the programs, these ports don't share source with the original wp7 versions. That's why the Android version of these programs work a bit different.
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Dual boot windows phone and android?

Just wondering if its possible to run win phone on the optimus t/one
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technically it can be done, it depends how much time you one has to invest in cracking wp7. I see no reason in running wp7 on an Android phone, besides bragging rights.
There is no easy way of installing wp7 on phones designed for something else for now...
looking at WP7 hardware requirements, and our phone, it just won't do..
why would you want WP when you have Android.
android is a heaven man, why you want to run WP on it?
waleedq said:
android is a heaven man, why you want to run WP on it?
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Maybe hell is much better for him...
Just kidding. I thing that it is just curiosity...
Yeah pretty much just to see of it could be done. I'm a Linux user by choice
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BBM on Android

Its possible to hack bbm? and put it on a Android?
I believe thats not allowed, might be a copyright infringement of sorts...
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In the web are some rumors... So is a possibility that can be done a port???
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Hmm....it may be possible, but porting over a whole OS is not going to be an easy feat. Maybe porting a theme would be easier.
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i read a few months ago, that RIM it's gonna use Android as a bridge to make BBM compatible with the new playbook and the new OS QNX
crobat said:
Hmm....it may be possible, but porting over a whole OS is not going to be an easy feat. Maybe porting a theme would be easier.
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Im not talking about port Blackberry OS... just only the Blackberry Messenger =)
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Rumors of this have been circling around the web for awhile now ...i was hopeful any first when it was said to be shown off at blackberry devcon but that has come and gone i used to bbm for the Smileys lol the rumors have been quiet and i doubt this will actually happen but we can all hope... .
As for a hack impossible bbm uses pin numbers that go through bis (blackberry internet servers) that only blackberry has access to..rim would have to port it themselves
Hope this helps
Also rim is somewhat using android with qnx but i think its just an app called android player allowing qnx users to run android apps but i believe the devs have to update there apps to work with it ..so i would start looking into this rumor once qnx starts to release until then i think were just farting in fire looking for rumors
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[Q] WP7 on Amaze?

Hi,
just wondering if there is any plan to port WP7 on to the HTC Amaze. I am currently using a HTC HD2 with WP7 and looking to buy a new phone, but every phone that catches my eye is only for android
Thanks
nips_uk said:
Hi,
just wondering if there is any plan to port WP7 on to the HTC Amaze. I am currently using a HTC HD2 with WP7 and looking to buy a new phone, but every phone that catches my eye is only for android
Thanks
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nope sorry man
Ha! I was wondering about this too. Mango looks pretty clean. The Radar doesn't quite satisfy me in the looks dept though.
install launcher 7 from the market
nips_uk said:
Hi,
just wondering if there is any plan to port WP7 on to the HTC Amaze. I am currently using a HTC HD2 with WP7 and looking to buy a new phone, but every phone that catches my eye is only for android
Thanks
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I think you stumbled in to the wrong forum...
nips_uk said:
Hi,
just wondering if there is any plan to port WP7 on to the HTC Amaze. I am currently using a HTC HD2 with WP7 and looking to buy a new phone, but every phone that catches my eye is only for android
Thanks
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to sum it up its highly unlikely because wp7 is closed source....just buy a hd7 or htc radar
heyodee said:
install launcher 7 from the market
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Like he said, you can download a launcher from the market and make it look like a Windows phone but you cannot actually port it.
This is a wp7ROM coming for android soon, so just hang in there.
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I have to second the launcher 7, look and feel of 7, with the backbone and support of android
Something to look forward to I miss metro ui and my hd7... L7 doesn't even come close to looking or feeling like wp7 the app list is the only thing close to it. Theres only 2 apps, seven+ calculator and ubermusic that are very close to feeling like wp.
Thanks for your replies guys, looks like ill give the Amaze a miss then. Im not a fan of Android. I had a sensation for a while and couldnt get on with it or Android. Since putting WP7 on my HD2 with a class 6 32GB SD card, ive fallen in love! I was intersted in the Amaze because it has an accessible SD, where as most phones at the moment seem to have the SD card locked away.
Thanks anyway!
weird, my sensation had an accessible SD card??????????
Can't understand why you would want wp7?!
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I want it because its great. As i said in an earlier post i dont like android and cant get on with it. It was always freezing and crashing. Ive been using WP7 for 6 months on my HD2 and i havent had any problems. Never had a crash or had to restart the phone. It works perfectly with my my zune and win 7 computers and sync with my hotmail accounts. I understand many people are android fanboys, but im just not one of them. Thanks for the advice!
nips_uk said:
I want it because its great. As i said in an earlier post i dont like android and cant get on with it. It was always freezing and crashing. Ive been using WP7 for 6 months on my HD2 and i havent had any problems. Never had a crash or had to restart the phone. It works perfectly with my my zune and win 7 computers and sync with my hotmail accounts. I understand many people are android fanboys, but im just not one of them. Thanks for the advice!
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Why would you bother asking about it being moved to an android phone then, wp7s hardware sucks because that's how windows phone is designed as an OS they have requirements and what it does and doesn't function with yet. It will be a while before it gets on great hardware and even with mango it still feels incomplete, there are a few good things about it though.
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Just wait for the Nokia 900, I love WP7, Android, and BlackBerry, Have used all 3 over the past 6 months.
Seriously? Go find another forum to harass. Better yet, sell me your amaze and pick up a wm7 device.
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TheSneakerWhore said:
Seriously? Go find another forum to harass. Better yet, sell me your amaze and pick up a wm7 device.
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Who is that directed for?
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TheSneakerWhore said:
Seriously? Go find another forum to harass. Better yet, sell me your amaze and pick up a wm7 device.
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Call down, he just wants the best hardware he can find
Windows Phone 7 currently has a strict hardware compatibility list. For now best to stick with phones that are built for WP7 otherwise there are likely to be issues. I'd be very careful buying a new Android phone and thinking you can get WP7 on it.

WP7

Is it possible to port Windows Phone 7 onto our little hero? I don't exactly know the required specifications for a device to run WP7, but surely it must be possible?
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Wp is closed source and will therefore be (nearly) impossible to port. Hero doesn't have the specs needed either
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You could use launcher7 if you want, but a wp7 rom is unlikely.

Windows Phone Fascinate

Look guys obviously I know that we have launcher options to replace the homescreen like launcher7, but what I was wondering is has anyone actually thought of developing their own metro style ROM? I honestly love how smooth jellybean is now with all the transitions and animations so if we are capable of porting something like that to our fassys then why not a metro style ROM? it's so simple and clean and user friendly...
lt.anthonydelgado said:
Look guys obviously I know that we have launcher options to replace the homescreen like launcher7, but what I was wondering is has anyone actually thought of developing their own metro style ROM? I honestly love how smooth jellybean is now with all the transitions and animations so if we are capable of porting something like that to our fassys then why not a metro style ROM? it's so simple and clean and user friendly...
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You mean like W8? I'm down to test anyone who is willing to make a Windows 8 (don't-call-it-Metro ) style ROM.
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lol well yes windows 7.5 or 8... I read somewhere once about there being licensing issues or something like that but really? we have freaking iphone launchers and crap like that why can't we get a new UI?
Licensing issues refers to Windows phone OS being closed source, i wouldn't count on a real port of it. The closest you might get would be a Windows style Rom but you could achieve that with the launcher and Windows themed apps
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hesh.monster said:
Licensing issues refers to Windows phone OS being closed source, i wouldn't count on a real port of it. The closest you might get would be a Windows style Rom but you could achieve that with the launcher and Windows themed apps
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we had a WP7 rom on the x2, wonder how easily it can be ported...
ztotherad said:
we had a WP7 rom on the x2, wonder how easily it can be ported...
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Nine or ten months ago Lucas.Scott was posting about wp7android.com in this forum... basically android apps, perhaps combined into an android rom, that borrow from the Windows phone ui if I recall correctly. That's more likely what was seen on the x2.
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bmeek said:
Nine or ten months ago Lucas.Scott was posting about wp7android.com in this forum... basically android apps, perhaps combined into an android rom, that borrow from the Windows phone ui if I recall correctly. That's more likely what was seen on the x2.
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yeah, honestly thats prob what it was. it was built on top of blur unfortunately..
bmeek said:
Nine or ten months ago Lucas.Scott was posting about wp7android.com in this forum... basically android apps, perhaps combined into an android rom, that borrow from the Windows phone ui if I recall correctly. That's more likely what was seen on the x2.
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^^^ this
That's what U was trying to refer to, just couldn't remember the url for the project. Looked promising but they charged for every individual piece instead of a lump package as i recall
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Too bad that Microsoft dictates the number and labels for the function keys... it would be cool if Nokia or Samsung, hell ALL device manufacturers, were to offer/maintain/sponsor ports of android, W8, iOS, and any other os that people will buy... nexus plus?
Apple & Microsoft could charge for the official builds, carriers would bundle, etc.
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