The HTC HD2 is one mighty Windows Mobile phone, but as we said at its launch, it really should have been running Android. That’s no mere pipe dream however, and we’re not just talking about the upcoming HTC Desire HD: if you’ve got one these epic WinMo slates already, you can now install Android 2.2 Froyo on it quickly and painlessly. Read on to find out how.
We’ve seen hacked HTC HD2s running Android before, but it’s always been something reserved for codes and phone fiddlers only. Now though a quick and easy method, as detailed on TalkAndroid, has emerged, which loads a snazzy ROM of Android 2.2 Froyo. All that’s required is an SD card with 600MB of free space, the ability to open some named folders, and a willingness to void your warranty, which could leave you with a big bill should something go awry.
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Still, this Android 2.2. Froyo installation procedure for the HTC HD2 looks pretty painless, and should certainly breathe a new lease of life into the phone, which still boasts top of the line specs, but a stale OS that even Microsoft has washed its hands of with Windows Phone 7.
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We’ve not attempted to install this Android 2.2 Froyo OS on a HTC HD2 ourselves, so proceed with caution, but if you do try, let us know how you get on in the comments below.
Out TBC | £TBC | HTC (Via TalkAndroid)
