How to Download and Install Android on HTC HD2 NAND
If you have an HTC HD2, you might be wondering if you can still enjoy the latest Android features on your old device. The answer is yes, thanks to the efforts of some talented developers who have ported various Android ROMs and kernels to the HD2 NAND. In this article, we will show you how to download and install Android on your HTC HD2 NAND using an all-in-one toolkit.
What is HTC HD2 NAND?
HTC HD2 is a Windows Mobile smartphone that was released in 2009. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, a 1 GHz processor, 576 MB of RAM, and 512 MB of ROM. Despite its age, it has a large and active community of developers and users who have extended its capabilities by installing custom ROMs and kernels.
NAND is a type of flash memory that is used to store data on smartphones. It is faster and more reliable than SD card memory, which was the original method of installing Android on the HD2. By installing Android on the HD2 NAND, you can enjoy better performance, stability, and battery life.
What do you need to install Android on HTC HD2 NAND?
Before you proceed, make sure you have the following things ready:
- A HTC HD2 with HSPL installed. HSPL is a custom bootloader that allows you to flash custom ROMs and kernels on your device. You can find a guide on how to install HSPL here[^1^].
- A USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.
- An all-in-one toolkit for HTC HD2 NAND users. This is a software that simplifies the process of downloading and installing Android on your device. You can download it from here[^2^].
- An Android ROM and kernel for HTC HD2 NAND. There are many options available, but one of the best ones is NexusHD2 by tytung[^4^]. It is based on Android 4.4 KitKat and has many features and optimizations. You can download it from here[^4^].
How to download and install Android on HTC HD2 NAND?
Once you have everything ready, follow these steps to download and install Android on your HTC HD2 NAND:
- Extract the all-in-one toolkit to your desktop and run it as administrator.
- Select your device model (HD2) and click Next.
- Select Task 29 (Clean) and click Next. This will wipe your device’s memory and prepare it for flashing.
- Select MAGLDR 1.13 (NAND) and click Next. This will install a custom recovery that allows you to flash Android ROMs and kernels.
- Select ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.6 (NAND) and click Next. This will install a custom recovery that allows you to backup and restore your device.
- Select Radio 2.15.50.14 (NAND) and click Next. This will update your device’s radio firmware to improve its connectivity.
- Select Done and click Next.
- Power off your phone and disconnect it from your computer.
- Power on your phone by holding down the power button and volume down button until you see the MAGLDR menu.
- Use the volume buttons to navigate to USB Flasher and press the call button to select it.
- Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable.
- Extract the NexusHD2 ROM zip file to your desktop and open the DFT_Android folder.
- Run DAF.exe as administrator and follow the instructions on the screen to flash the ROM.
- When the flashing is done, disconnect your phone from your computer and power it off.
- Power on your phone by holding down the power button until you see the MAGLDR menu.
- Use the volume buttons to navigate to AD Recovery and press the call button to select it.
- You will see the ClockworkMod Recovery menu. Use the volume buttons to navigate to backup and restore and press the call button to select it.
- Select backup and press the