I have just received a message back from HTC after I asked if there were going to be Reader & Document tabs in any upcoming ROM upgrades.
Here is the response;
Dear Richard Thank you for your enquiry about ROM features. At the moment we are working together with Microsoft to bring new features in place in the next upgrades and upcoming products but we cannot include the current options included in some mobile networks as this is part of their exclusiveness and brand agreements. Please fell free to subscribe to HTC eClub at http://www.htc.com/www/eclub/ so that you can receive upcoming news regarding your device or follow us on www.twitter.com/htc If there's any other enquiries, please let me know by responding using the link provided and I will be happy to check for you. Best regards, Pedro Santos HTC
I like this:
"At the moment we are working together with Microsoft to bring new features in place in the next upgrades "
What is it what they are working on with Microsoft? Lol , let the rumours start.
I have just replied to him asking for any info & mentioned Win Mo 7. I'm sure i'll get nothing out of them but always worth a try.
richardirv said:
I have just replied to him asking for any info & mentioned Win Mo 7. I'm sure i'll get nothing out of them but always worth a try.
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Let us know...
As expected here is the response;
Hi Richard Thank you for your contact once more. Unfortunately due to enclosure agreements we cannot provide any informations before a press release on our website. Please fell free to subscribe to HTC eClub at http://www.htc.com/www/eclub/ so that you can receive upcoming news regarding your device or follow us on www.twitter.com/htc Best regards, Pedro Santos HTC
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As expected here is the response;
Hi Richard Thank you for your contact once more. Unfortunately due to enclosure agreements we cannot provide any informations before a press release on our website. Please fell free to subscribe to HTC eClub at http://www.htc.com/www/eclub/ so that you can receive upcoming news regarding your device or follow us on www.twitter.com/htc Best regards, Pedro Santos HTC
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Nice, those conversations. Always something to interpret in one way or the other. Let us assume the HD2 doesn't get an upgrade for WM 7, then what? They cannot provide any information about that because of enclosure agreements? No, that's impossible So..... HD2 definitely gets an upgrade LOL
6.5.x maybe
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Nice, those conversations. Always something to interpret in one way or the other. Let us assume the HD2 doesn't get an upgrade for WM 7, then what? They cannot provide any information about that because of enclosure agreements? No, that's impossible So..... HD2 definitely gets an upgrade LOL
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miri said:
6.5.x maybe
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That is making so much more "Sense". (punch intended) I mean what do we have to do with our nice battery covers when there's a upgrade to WM 7?
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That is making so much more "Sense". (punch intended) I mean what do we have to do with our nice battery covers when there's a upgrade to WM 7?
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Because of the 'With HTC Sense'? Yeah that would be failure. Maybe just wright the word 'NOT' with a pen. 'With HTC Sense. NOT' xD
Anyway, from what I am reading it is clear that they are thinking about what to do with the HD2 regarding WinMo7. I think HTC will make some kind of new 'Sense' interface for WM7. MicroSoft just wants to sell the first Windows Phone 7 Series without to much 'Sense/TouchWiz' etc. To give the HTC HD2 owners a custom WM7 version with some kind of Sense on top would not effect them that much I think. And, again, we HD2 owners would be a good 'test' for them to see how Sense + WM7 works out.
Or else, during a meeting somebody goes 'you know what, let's just stop thinking about it. We are giving them 6.5.3. That's enough. The e-mail guys will get payed double this month to reply to all the hate messages'.
appelflap said:
I like this:
"At the moment we are working together with Microsoft to bring new features in place in the next upgrades "
What is it what they are working on with Microsoft? Lol , let the rumours start.
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For example finally fw version without annoying bugs I hope.
But anyway I really feel like something is cooking because for our region there is still no 1.66 version almost month after released everywhere else.
1.Maybe because it makes no sense for them to port the bugfixes for our region when some bigger upgrade is coming (like 6.5.x?) or …
2. they are just do not care about our stupid problems to use their devices.
I hope it is No.1
XDA mark said:
I think HTC will make some kind of new 'Sense' interface for WM7.
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Or not considering MS requires the OSs' home screen to be intact bar any OEM customization. Basically that means the screen as we've seen it will stay as is but HTC will likely add custom 'live tile's such as weather or stocks and change the 'default' colors.
Related
Today I was talking with Mrs. XXXX from HTC Brazil (yes they have a local plant here now) and after 10 times asking for the holly wm6 ROM, she said:
ME- Please share with me, I will not post anywhere
Mr.sXXX - Ok, phelipe , I will try my best...
So now , with a litle hope, maybe we have a chance...
I tried to search at PDA MOBIZ and PDA VIET but nothing published at this time....
I don't know about you guys, but for me, its taking too long for a leaked...
You might want to keep that info under your hat, if you follow...
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Today I was talking with Mrs. XXXX from HTC Brazil (yes they have a local plant here now) and after 10 times asking for the holly wm6 ROM, she said:
ME- Please share with me, I will not post anywhere
Mr.sXXX - Ok, phelipe , I will try my best...
So now , with a litle hope, maybe we have a chance...
I tried to search at PDA MOBIZ and PDA VIET but nothing published at this time....
I don't know about you guys, but for me, its taking too long for a leaked...
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Let me know when u get it.
ltxda said:
Let me know when u get it.
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please!!!! let me know too im diying for a wm6rom
I will be getting it anytime next month for testing. I will post a mini review here after that, but please don't ask, i can not provide picture or supply download. Keep you guys inform.
really? Why you cannot share?
We know that is possible to clean the rom...
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really? Why you cannot share?
We know that is possible to clean the rom...
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let's just say if i do share this ROM, there will be no more testing for me in the future and also i will be in deep trouble. It's a risk i can't take. But good news is I can confirm the WM6 update is coming really soon now.
Sorry to be the one to ask this but what is considered soon? By the end of the month. I can't wait for the stability of WM6. I was spoiled with my Hermes. I forgot what it was like to run WM5.
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I will be getting it anytime next month for testing. I will post a mini review here after that, but please don't ask, i can not provide picture or supply download. Keep you guys inform.
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Hey folks! In case you didn't notice, we are ALL supposed to get WM6 next month!!!
Later.......
hdbueller said:
Hey folks! In case you didn't notice, we are ALL supposed to get WM6 next month!!!
Later.......
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there you go, someone answer for me. Official release is said to be out next month. I will be getting beta version at the end of the month of beginning of next month. Hopefully they won't delay on the official release.
p.s. Oh, by the way, this time line only applys to DOPOD, HTC might have similar time line too. But T-mobile Ameo user should expect a slide delay if T-mobile ever wanted to release the WM6 for Ameo.
ok
We know about the official release from Dopod, but this ~internal beta testing~ is really internal.
Someone needs to share, the potential of this device only will be explored with WM6...
Meanwhile , I'm still using my Universal....
and next week... The Jesus Phone (aka Iphone)
Why is everyone so kean on WM6 - the official blurb I read only seemed to be rae about html email - is wm6 really worth reinstalling everything? (when it comes ...)
Yes it is. I had a Hermes for the past 10 months and upgraded to WM6 as soon as XDA came out with it. Even from the very first beta versions it was more stable and faster than an official WM5 version. And remember the WM6 versions I was using had been hacked up and stuff added and taken away. Even with all that I would never soft reset it during the day to unfreeze it or to get the memory back that programs had leaked. Grant it there were still programs that had problems due to incompatibility with WM6. But overall it is a faster and smoother operating system.
more bad news...
http://www.europe.htc.com/z/pdf/press/WM6_statement_v6.pdf
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http://www.europe.htc.com/z/pdf/press/WM6_statement_v6.pdf
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That's old news and good not bad
HTC is also offering WM6 upgrades for the most popular devices in its current range. This includes recently launched “messaging” products, which will enjoy the greatest benefits of Windows Mobile 6, such as the HTC Advantage, the HTC TyTN, the HTC S620, and the HTC P4350. The upgrade will also be available for the award-winning HTC P3300, plus some of our operator-branded devices. The upgrades will be rolled out from June, in line with our operator partners’ strategies.
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according to HTC europe, the release date for the Athena's WM6 is early September...
It wont matter, come August Advantage X7501 is out which ships with WM6. Once someone gets hold of this we will get a ported WM6 ROM.
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It wont matter, come August Advantage X7501 is out which ships with WM6. Once someone gets hold of this we will get a ported WM6 ROM.
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the x7501 ROM won't work on X7500, these two machine are not identical. You still need the wm6 update of x7500
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the x7501 ROM won't work on X7500, these two machine are not identical. You still need the wm6 update of x7500
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I'm pretty confident given the Vast similarities of the devices someone on these boards will be able to easily and readily do the port. Therefore I confer my previous statement that once X7501 is released, we will have a WM6 ROM, none of this waiting for September business.
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I'm pretty confident given the Vast similarities of the devices someone on these boards will be able to easily and readily do the port. Therefore I confer my previous statement that once X7501 is released, we will have a WM6 ROM, none of this waiting for September business.
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that is very true, anyway, from what i know and the beta testing going on, the wm6 is still possible to be launch in July, so if lucky, you will get it before x7501 comes out. Second, don't forget you need to CID Unlock your device before flashing x7501.
Hey friends,
probably this has been asked before, but still a major consideration of which phone to buy.
anyone knows for certain if this will be available \ can be done?
thanks a lot,
P.S you guys seem most skillful dev team, keep up guys.
it is possible but no one can assure you that this will happen. look at the orginal HD port as an example
HTCwannabe said:
Hey friends,
probably this has been asked before, but still a major consideration of which phone to buy.
anyone knows for certain if this will be available \ can be done?
thanks a lot,
P.S you guys seem most skillful dev team, keep up guys.
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you will never find the right answer, and we all already can see it is pretty tough to put an non android phone with a fully working android? So far, it is pretty impossible. Why would you putting high hope with a wm phone to be ported with android? this will not be a good factor at all for choosing a phone? my 2 cents.
If I read the signs right, there will bei a Android Version of the Leo in early 2010.
Maybe there is a change to flash between the two OS.
On the other Hand this would mean HTC didnt give an capactive Display to the Leo for being ready for Windows Mobile 7 but for being able to sell it as Android Device aswell.
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If I read the signs right, there will bei a Android Version of the Leo in early 2010.
Maybe there is a change to flash between the two OS.
On the other Hand this would mean HTC didnt give an capactive Display to the Leo for being ready for Windows Mobile 7 but for being able to sell it as Android Device aswell.
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If you want to google for this version you should use the magic words "HTC Dragon"
Cool .. I'm reading this forum for two weeks to get reason NOT to buy Leo. Still haven't found one. But this might be it ..
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If you want to google for this version you should use the magic words "HTC Dragon"
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Someone can read signs, too ;-)
Dear HTC
I on behalf of the xda-developer fourm would like to request a new device to succed the HTC Uniersal / XDA Exec.
We would like it to have:
GPS
Touch Flow 3D
Accelerometer
3.5 Audio Jack
full 62 QWERTY Keybaord
Bluetooth
WifI
GPRS
3G
Wireless Router Setting
SD/SDHC Card Compatibility
ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 256 MB
5gb Internal Storage
5mp Camera
Video Calling Camera
2.8-inch TFT - LCD touch screen =]
If you could do this, We would all be very greatful
Thannk You
Mr Simon Lee
Simon_WM - Xda-dev user name
the repley i got from HTC:
Dear Simon Thank you for your feedback, I will forward this request to the relvant people. Best regards, (EU team) HTC
Great Simon!!
Hope this letter make a difference
Perhaps later, if this is moving forwards a signed letter by all of the ones interested could help...
Hi Orb,
have just checked the HTC messenger question desk thing, and havent got a reply yet
but all is not lost, i've asked for a progress report and will keep you posted.
Also if it gets threw, ill open an Offical thread of what we want in the new device! and names and stuff..
but for now am praying like no tomorrow =]
Great!
Keep us posted so we can help
You bet =]
I have gotten no information back regarding this, but it has been forwarded and hopefully we will get some information soon. Best regards, HTC
just got this today
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Hi Orb,
have just checked the HTC messenger question desk thing, and havent got a reply yet
but all is not lost, i've asked for a progress report and will keep you posted.
Also if it gets threw, ill open an Offical thread of what we want in the new device! and names and stuff..
but for now am praying like no tomorrow =]
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Simon_WM said:
I have gotten no information back regarding this, but it has been forwarded and hopefully we will get some information soon. Best regards, HTC
just got this today
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Post when you have an update.
Wi will be aware of it
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Post when you have an update.
Wi will be aware of it
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yesh i know... Just wanted to let you know whats happening with HTC...
but if anything else comes it'll be up here ASAP
I hope you get somewhere!
I'd actually like just a revamped version of the existing phone!
Same case/keyboard/screen (or SLIGHTLY larger) just:
Faster CPU
More memory
HSDPA
USB host
VGA out
SSD
Possibly dual-boot to Windows XP(/7)/Windows Mobile
Higher gain antenna
That for me would make the PERFECT device.
cant run xp and wm on the same device, not without actually creating 2 devices. different processor architecture.
well,
i'm waiting for a reply from the HTC dudes.
so well wait and see
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cant run xp and wm on the same device, not without actually creating 2 devices. different processor architecture.
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So the other HTC devices that dual-boot don't exist?
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So the other HTC devices that dual-boot don't exist?
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Yeah,
Basically what OS Do we want?
Windows Mobnile 6.5
Windows Mobile 6.5.3
Windows Mobile 6.1 touchflow like Toudh HD touch ROM?
or
Andriod/?
Both
Android - WP7 or at least 6.5.X
Ok,
So Andriod or WM 6.5.x
then an OEM upgrade to WM7
Mere hours after the next version of android was announced HTC made a statement saying the update will be available for most of their android handsets. In stark contrast, even though WM 6.5.3 was made official months ago (February) HTC has been completely silent on whether an upgrade will be offered for devices like the HD2.
OK, so I understand android is the "cool" thing and everyone wants to give their personal data to google and its pals, but at least come out and say what you intend to do, if you are dropping WM fine, thanks very much, if not, why not announce it or at least say its coming?
Just cant fathom, WM, especially on the HD2, is still a good OS, why has seemingly everyone fallen into the "apps is the only thing that matters" mindset and condemn WM because it doesnt have a million trillion fart or beer application?
android is free and open source but windows is not free
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android is free and open source but windows is not free
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Exactly.... they would probably have to pay more licensing fees and make a new contract with MS for an official upgrade. /what does it matter, anyways... we have plenty of good 6.5.3 roms here at xda.
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Exactly.... they would probably have to pay more licensing fees and make a new contract with MS for an official upgrade. /what does it matter, anyways... we have plenty of good 6.5.3 roms here at xda.
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but the feeling of stock is always better ,as all stuff is there no thing is deleated
MS actually said 6.5.3 willl be available to OEM's at no extra cost and personally I have not found a cooked rom without bugs I could live with so I would prefer an official 6.5.3 upgrade.
Unfortunately, the HD2 will not be getting a 6.5.3 update:
Dear Amr, Thank you for contacting us. In regards to your query, Unfortunately, at this time HTC and Microsoft do not have plans to offer Windows Phone 7 or 6.5.3 upgrades to any existing HTC phones. HTC is working closely with Microsoft to bring Windows Phone 7 to market later this year. I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required. Thank you for contacting HTC. Kind regards, Federico F. HTC
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OH really? HTC doesnt care about US customers?? That cant be! /sarcasm
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OH really? HTC doesnt care about US customers?? That cant be! /sarcasm
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they only care for android
Even the crappy SE X2 got WM6.5.3 yesterday.....
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Even the crappy SE X2 got WM6.5.3 yesterday.....
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Seriously!
personally not too fussed about 6.5.3. But SE X2 got it? bloody hell!
rumz82 said:
Seriously!
personally not too fussed about 6.5.3. But SE X2 got it? bloody hell!
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Yeah, and that makes me angry somehow... I remember the "customer care" of wicked SE (concerning updates) from my X1 - that was horrible. Then I moved over to HTC and believed that they were better... maybe they'll still surprise me in a positive way...
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Yeah, and that makes me angry somehow... I remember the "customer care" of wicked SE (concerning updates) from my X1 - that was horrible. Then I moved over to HTC and believed that they were better... maybe they'll still surprise me in a positive way...
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Same situation and same feeling like you here. Let's wait to see if HTC surprise use.
Best regards
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Yeah, and that makes me angry somehow... I remember the "customer care" of wicked SE (concerning updates) from my X1 - that was horrible. Then I moved over to HTC and believed that they were better... maybe they'll still surprise me in a positive way...
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Agreed!
I came to HTC from user's feedback saying how good they were... very disapointed now!
And yes any update to windows 6.5 would be essential to save this cr2p!
Ok about custom ROM but you loses the warranty, and also can't complain if anything happens with custom rom...
We are having a xda-developers forum and a lot of different ROM on this forum, so f&$*& MS... just be happy
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Ok about custom ROM but you loses the warranty, and also can't complain if anything happens with custom rom...
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only true if you send it back with hspl still installed. the rom is un important.(well maybe they'd complain if you sent it back with wp7 hehe)
and since hspl can be removed right after you flash, the warranty is only void for fifteen minutes.
hi, hum, what about that :
HTC release Windows Mobile 6.5.3 HTC HD2 in China
I'd like 6.5.3 but I'd prefer it if HTC would fix the bugs my phone came with, and put the fixes they have released in a ROM. I'm out of memory after the last 15Mb update; and messaging still doesn't work (nor Exchange, nor Stocks, and something eats internal storage.) Custom ROMs are no good for business phones.
I won't but HTC again. I feel let down.
what does 6.5.3 offer over 6.5, i honestly dont have a clue.......
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what does 6.5.3 offer over 6.5, i honestly dont have a clue.......
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It is more finger friendly.
It can be quite awkward to select some items when you get away from HTC Sense, because you can't use a pen or fingernail on a capacitive screen.
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It is more finger friendly.
It can be quite awkward to select some items when you get away from HTC Sense, because you can't use a pen or fingernail on a capacitive screen.
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well in that case, i want the upgrade lol. come on htc, do the right thing......
Can anyone else confirm what what DaveVerma says on this thread please?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp6n-wpstart/htc-hd2-and-windows-7/7886c621-2b5d-467e-96bb-b34e37ff38c4?page=6
Thanks,
PS
PeteSweet said:
Can anyone else confirm what what DaveVerma says on this thread please?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp6n-wpstart/htc-hd2-and-windows-7/7886c621-2b5d-467e-96bb-b34e37ff38c4?page=6
Thanks,
PS
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he's just some random dude talking noise, not going to happen.
PeteSweet said:
Can anyone else confirm what what DaveVerma says on this thread please?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp6n-wpstart/htc-hd2-and-windows-7/7886c621-2b5d-467e-96bb-b34e37ff38c4?page=6
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it makes no business sense at all for HTC to do that, firstly i doubt MS will let them as it doesnt fit the hardwere spec, secondly and rather more importantly, why would HTC want to upgrade a device when it can force you to buy a new one?
Microsoft will have more clients, if HD2 owners will use WP7 and it's MS services - Zune, Market, e.t.c. It can increase platform rank, give much money..
Or HD2 users will use Android..
It will be a good step for MS to let HTC update HD2 to WP7 for both MS, HTC, and HD2 owners!
MS made up their mind on this a year ago.
if this was true, we wouldn't have the DFT team to crack windows 7 snice the start.