When most tech sites talk about Android’s Gingerbread (Android OS 2.3.3), it’s usually when a new device is coming out or a current smart phone is getting an official upgrade. What I want to show you today is the HTC HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 running the latest Android OS in perfect harmony.
Before you watch the video below, I wanted to point out a few things I didn’t go over in the video, which, is just a quick over view of Android 2.3.3 running on the HD2. Don’t think of this as a review but more of a sample of how well the HD2 performs with an OS not made for the aging HTC mobile device.
What I did notice about 2.3.3 is that the system runs super smooth and fast, a whole lot faster than any previous Froyo ROMs I previously ran on the HD2. To my surprise, the latest OS is not only quick and more functional on a daily basis but, the battery life has now been optimized as well. For example, from a full 100% charge to the point when you get that battery low message, it was about a day with light usage on Twitter, texting and E-Mails to about 5+ hours with really heavy usage like live streaming, taking pictures, using the GPS or streaming HQ YouTube videos.
There are way to many details that I could cover, but to what end? What most people want to know is, does it work and is it stable for everyday use….!? To answer it bluntly, YES.! I never use Windows Mobile “ever” I consider myself a 100% Android user and can’t go back to the old and obsolete Windows 6.5 Pro. With that being said, take a look at the HTC HD2 running Gingerbread and judge for your self if it’s something that’s perfect for your HD2. Look for the links to the ROM below the video.
Have an HD2 and want to try out this great Gingerbread ROM? <click here>
The creator of the ROM can be found here but, you will need to register with the XDA-Developers site first.
You can do that here.
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That’s fucking awesome! I want this for my EVO.
Have you heard if Sprint, HTC or Google are going to offer a Gingerbread official upgrade/update?
This ROM is ready for everyday use, I can reboot my HD2 and load the Gingerbread ROM back up with it taking only 1 minute at most. For a ROM running strictly on the SD card and not effecting the actual Windows OS, I must say that I’m flabbergasted by the programers of this ROM. Also, for this Gingerbread OS to offer so many more features and functions that FROYO ever did plus use less battery life and run faster and smoother..!? I can’t see why Google doesn’t just offer an upgrade to any device with a 1 Ghz processor or above. Gingerbread for the ultimate #WIN on the HD2..! ^_^
Hey, I just recently got my hd2 and i got this ROM, i added it earlier today i was wondering how long did it take for you to load up android the first time?
I can take up to 15 minutes, but if could take longer but no more than 20 minutes. Then after that it should only take about one minute to load up. Oddly enough, every HD2 run ROMs differently? Don’t ask me why?
How long did it take when you first ran the .exe files on the phone? Thanks
Hey man sorry to bug you again, I seem to have followed the instructions perfectly on the link. However when i run haret.exe it comes up with a black screen saying “HaRET boot down. Shutting down hardware” etc etc and then “Jumping to Kernel (custom)…” in small white lettering at the top left of the corner? It stays like this until my battery has run out and then after a charge and reboot it’s still on Windows, any help man? Appreciate this! Also, i’ve been doing a little searching and a couple American discussion threads talk about copying something called “data.img” onto the Andriod folder before running haret.exe Don’t know if that helps, but thanks!
when i run it it gets stuck in the logo htc. i let it there for about 8 ours and nothing. tried it twice already? what am i doing wrong?
I have some problems with my screen size. How can i fix that?
Help!!!!!!! I cant install it on my HD2 it just stops on the HTC icon.
can i reset the hd 2 to windows 6.5 or not?
When I tried loading this on my phone, it started to boot up and before I put any information into it, it turned itself off. It had full battery life before I tried loading it. Is that normal and/or what should I gather from that?
Quick question. When i download android 2.3.3 to the sd card does that mean it will keep windows intact and I can dual boot or is it encoded to load to the device and override windows 6.5?
Bug in the appmarket and applanet, can’t download any apps. have tried on both wifi and 3G? Anything I can do to fix/set up to correct this? Henry.
will i lose stuff from my phone like pictures and contacts ?
Can anybody post the direct downloading link android 2.3.3 for HTC HD 2
I just installed the Android 2.3.5 on my hd2 and I also changed the lcd density (thanks for that) and everything is running perfect! Will there be a flash player update soon?
Nevermind… I figured it out! For some reason some of the files from the AndoidApps folder did not copy over to my sd card! This build is now supreme by my standard, thanks a million!
this is really frustrating man…. every ROM i try, somthn or the other always crops up as a prob..Win 7 like ADHOC WIFI is not working at all in my Win 7.. can u giv d werabouts of the AMERICAN ANDROID ROM?
this ROM is all fucked up man…. spent 8 hours on dis n all i got was crap!!!
Anybody knows the gps fix for the 2.3.3 htc hd2? Spec is as follows: Version:2.3.3 Mod Version – hyperdroid-gbx-v12 Build – GRI54 KErnel – 2.6.32.15_r8.3-geb94bcr My email is romano_salim@hotmail.com
When I hit clr haret it goes to a screen that says powered by american android. is this correct?
I am from africa. I have a htc hd2, installed android 2-2-3 – gingerbread works normal, but after 2 days have started predicament. when I call someone, you hear much noise, and not hear anything within himself what the other person speaks. I returned to install WM6.5 funcioa okay … I returned to isntalar android and this with the same problem … How do I solve this problem with noise oscutar be?
I’m sorry. I do not speak English well
help me please