Before we get started, let’s get the obligatory warning out of the way. Altering your VGP-BPS13 handset to run a new OS ROM is always risky and could void your warranty or even brick your phone. Do so at your own peril. Even so, this VGP-BPS9/S modification is relatively mild.

OK, let’s get cracking. The first step is to download the software from a site you trust. We started at the Unlockr, a VGP-BPS9A/B handy destination devoted to covering smart phone hacks. This then led straight to XDA Developers, the primary resource for Android ROM development. VGP-BPS9 As for a ROM, we chose the FroyoStone Sense software version 3.3 since it closely resembles the HTC Evo’s slick interface, download available here. VGP-BPS10 A new 3.4 version is already out with some tweaks, so it’s always a good idea to check back often.

Even so, this software really makes the HD2 flex its hadware muscle and turns an otherwise blah handset into an Android VGP-BPS9/B contender that packs a mean wallop. We hope to check out the latest versions for improvements and also have our eyes peeled if an alleged ROM running in VGP-BPS13A/B the HD2’s main memory should become reality.

On the phone, in quick succession we located vgp-bps8 the Clrad.exe file and tapped it to launch, and did the same for the Haret.exe file. The procedure, which must be done within 30 seconds of Windows Mobile starting up, causes the HD2 to gloriously reboot into Android. It does take a few minutes, but it’s vgp-bps13b/q worth the wait.

This version of Android 2.2, cooked up by XDA member DarkStone1337, offers plenty vgp-bps13a/q of goodies such as wireless HotSpot and tethering apps, plus some overclocking tools (use at your own risk!) and even Angry Birds thrown in vgp-bps13/b for good measure. Be advised however, once booted into Android we had to enter our T-Mobile API settings manually (Settings>Wireless Networks>Mobile Networks>Access Point vgp-bps13/q Names).

Back in July, many enthusiast Web sites began posting links to custom-designed OS software (commonly called ROMs) claiming vgp-bps21a to install Android on the HD2. Instead of completely obliterating the phone’s original OS in main memory (known as flashing), these hacks use a program vgp-bps21/s called Haret to boot Android from the microSD card. The benefit of this technique is you don’t lose Windows in case things go horribly wrong. vgp-bps21b The big drawback is that Android boots from the microSD card which doesn’t perform as well as device main memory. Also, you can’t remove the card while in Android mode.

So how did it work? We found this build to be fast and very stable for the most part. One annoyance is that sometimes after the HD2′vgp-bps21a/b s screen automatically shuts down, it refuses to fire up again. This could be a problem with the HD2 ambient light sensor driver being wonky, perhaps vgp-bps21 the proximity detector, or maybe it’s simply a poorly mapped button. Also a pain it how when you’re on a call and want to shut down the screen pa3535u-1brs before it times out, pressing the HD2′s power/end button…well…ends the call.

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