All those who have been waiting to get their itchy fingers on the kernel source code from HTC for the following devices need wait no more. As you can see above, HTC posted the kernels on their Developer Center site for download for;
Grab a Red Bull and head on over to the source link below to begin your customizing weekend just a couple days early.
[via htc developer center]
many have been toiling over the ability/inability to keep their Motorola devices unlocked via bootloaders, especially after the Xoom came out this year. Now, some of the keys necessary to unlock Motorola devices have made their way online via Twitter. With these, its said that developers will now be able to create completely custom signed .sbf files, thus making them available to be flashed from the encrypted bootloader found on many Motorola devices.
We should start seeing some cool and interesting things come about now that these are available, so if you’d like to keep track, hit the source links below or keep with us as we like talking about this stuff anyway.
[via @nenolod, nenolod.net]
Don’t like that tired old weather widget that came built into your Samsung Galaxy S? Miss the nice weather widget you had on your old HTC, but haven’t found one that looks as good as it does work for your area? Then maybe the custom Miui Weather app from xda member scott951 could be the one to install for you.
The widget comes with great animations, as well as support for most of the US and Europe. You’ll want to check by doing a search for your specific are’s apk file. If you like what you see above and want to check it out for yourself, you can download a working flashable zip on post number 140 at the thread here.
[via xda-developers]
So, if you just recently got yourself a Motorola Atrix, or are planning on getting one, you don’t necessarily need to get the dock if you’re simply looking for larger HDMI display connections. XDA member fenny has found a way to edit the apk files used by Webtop (Motorola app for dock connection) to make it recognize any HDMI connection, rather than only recognizing the dock attachment/laptop.
With this hack, you’ll be able to connect any HDMI device to the Atrix, and it’ll display accordingly automatically, giving you a great way to show those awesome full HD videos you took with the Atrix to your friends and family from your living room.
If you want to see how, simply follow this forum thread for all the steps needed.
[via XDA-Developers]
So bad here we told you about rooting the Motorola Xoom, then found out it may not be a great idea based on how Motorola may deal with your warranty and upgrade status to 4G. Now that we know the Flash 10.2 update is here, it was announced that rooted or unlocked Xooms would need to be rolled back and relocked or unrooted to get the update installed properly. Like we’re surprised there right?
How do you go about that? Well, someone detailed some fine instructions for everyone to follow, just in case.
Note: This will wipe your Xoom
- You’re going to need to have the Android SDK installed. You can download it here.
- Download the official HRI39 build from Motorola here.
- Unzip the files in MZ600_HRI39.zip and move or copy them to the /platform-tools folder in your SDK folder.
- Connect your Xoom to your computer.
- Type adb reboot bootloader. Wait for it to reboot into the bootloader.
- Type the following commands, waiting for each to finish before continuing:
- fastboot flash boot boot.img
- fastboot flash system system.img
- fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
- fastboot erase cache
You’ve now successfully flashed your Xoom back to stock. Now it’s time to relock the device.
[via Android Central Forum]
One of our favorite Android ROM hacks is celebrating over 150,000 downloads of it’s CyanogenMod 7 RC2 after it was released yesterday to the masses. That’s a lot of people who can’t wait for Gingerbread to come out from their carriers release schedule. Makes sense given there’s over 100,000 Android activations a day, where only a very small number of them actually have Gingerbread pre-installed.
CyanogenMod is one of the easiest ways to throw a custom ROM onto your rooted device, so if you’re curious on how to do it, or where to get started, hit this forum link to read more about it, and get some Gingerbread goodness happening. Insert disclaimer here – mod cautiously.
[via CyanogenMod]
Edit: Typo fixed for 100,000 activations / day.
Ever wonder what else you could do with one of your Android figurines from DYZplastic? Why not turn it into an Android that will talk? Well…talk morse code that is.
Over at instructables.com, you will find detailed instructions on how to build your own “Mechanized Android Figure” along with schematics to help you along the way. If you’re a Pro member on their site, you can download the .pdf file as well, or simply click on the .pdf link provided. The site also gives you a detailed list of all the items you’ll need to create this little morse code talking robot.
So, if you have a little free time, why not head over, check what you need and build it up. Be sure to show off your creation right here by commenting the pic links when you’re done! Here’s a video to help you along too.
[via Gizmodo]
You know here at Talk Android we have nothing better to do than scour the web and find note worthy news, slap it on a spoon and force feed it directly to you, right? Yeah, it’s kind of our motto. And with that, here’s some worthy news for ya now. As many of you know, Motorola, as no surprise, disabled the side loading of third party applications on the Atrix 4G. But fret not my fellow Android lover. You know where we go when we need a hack or a mod, right? You guessed it, XDA members have provided a way for you to install third party applications the old fashion way. Member gdanko has taken on the small project and provides a walkthrough for you over at the forums. If you’re ready to give it a go, then head on over to the thread via the source link. Don’t forget to head back over to Talk Android and let us know how well this is working for you. » Read the rest
Overclocking: it’s the magical word around the mobile-sphere nowadays, and it looks like the HTC Inspire 4G isn’t immune to the speed demon’s charm. In following the trend set forth by the Xoom, which recently got overclocked to similar speeds, a member of XDA Forums is now claiming he’s brought some “liquid quick” to one of HTC’s latest.
While there isn’t yet a whole lot of confirming or denying, it’s certainly exciting for current users, as well as those looking to get the device. All we know as of right now is that the hack is only compatible with CyanogenMod 7.
Be sure to hit the source link for the full thread, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Well, the Honeycomb porting train is ahead full steam with the Google Nexus One latest to receive. We had heard some HTC devices getting it earlier last week from XDA-Developers (of course), and now we have another HTC device to add to the list. Apparently there really isn’t much working on this port other than just booting into Honeycomb. You can’t make calls, text, or use the camera, but no doubt they’ll have those working in no time.
If you want to find out more about the Nexus One Honeycomb port, and keep up to date on new features working, follow this thread.
[via XDA-Developers]