On a number of devices, Nexus S, Nexus One, Verizon LG G2, Xperia Z, Xperia T, Xperia V, HTC One, Verizon Moto X, Samsung Galaxy S4 as well as now on the old fashioned yet extremely powerful as well as distinguished HTC HD2; the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon, 1 GHz Scorpion device which was meant to run Windows OS, now holds a high setting running almost all the offered mobile OS including Ubuntu, Firefox, Android, Meego as well as a few more. Today, the Android scene on this legendary gadget takes a new turn when the latest Android version 4.4 KitKat lands on it via SlimKat ROM.

SlimKat, well understood as SlimBean during the Jelly Bean era, is now an Android custom ROM based on KitKat 4.4 bought to you by the Slim Team. The SlimKat 4.4 develops for the HTC HD2 are compiled as well as provided by chautruongthinh on XDA forums. The very first release (Beta 1) was made on 1st December as well as as reported by the users, the Audio, Touch interface, Bluetooth as well as other fundamental functions are working well, except WiFi as well as SD card, even the Phone app (Have to choose network manually to make phone phone calls work as well as data doesn’t work) as well as camera have some glitches. since its the very first build, these were expected however the dev has already declared as well as put up his deserving efforts to repair problems ASAP. The dev has already mentioned that NATIVESD & DIRECTSD won’t work, as of now. as well as 4EXT custom healing is extremely suggested for its installation.

If you’re patient enough, can tolerate few bugs (for now), understand the danger of Installing a custom ROM as well as are determined to put utilize of the latest Android version on your HD2, you are welcome to join in to  enjoy the chocolaty taste of KitKat.

For features being offered by SlimKat, move ahead to the Slimroms website.