CyanogenMod releases custom ROM with lockscreen gestures for DROID

by Mikka Burrell on Nov 28th 2010, 11:49am
tagged custom ROM, CyanogenMod, motorola droid, Root

CyanogenMod has released a custom ROM with a lockscreen gesture feature courtesy of mtwebster. A version of this ROM is now available for the original DROID.

Gestures is the ability to “draw” out anything you wish onto your lock screen which will then launch an application or phone activity that is associated with that drawing, similar to Google’s Gesture Search app.

For now, only DROID users can try out this custom ROM, but there will be more devices supported soon. Click the CyanogenMod source link if you want to check out this ROM!

[via twitter/cyanogenmod]

CyanogenMod now supports HTC Legend

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 24th 2010, 1:00pm
tagged Android ROMS, CyanogenMod, hacking, htc legend, roms, Root

Good news for all of you HTC Legend owners out there with the urge to flash… your phone that is. The popular custom ROM CyanogenMod now supports the Legend, as evidenced by the CyanogenMod Wiki.

The instructions are a little lacking at the moment, but once you’ve rooted your device you only need to download the update file and install it using ROM Manager. We know you know, but just so you can’t say we didn’t warn you, modifying your phone’s software can void your warranty and potentially implode the entire universe. Happy Thanksgiving!

ClockworkMod recovery comes to the HTC G2

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 23rd 2010, 12:05pm
tagged Android, clockwork, ClockworkMod, G2, HTC, mod, recovery, Root, t-mo, T-Mobile, tmo, tmobile

ClockworkMod, one of (if not the) most popular recoveries available for rooted devices, has now made an appearance on the HTC G2. Over at xda, Koush – the creator and developer for ClockworkMod – has released the recovery console for the very popular T-Mobile device, and rooters, hackers and modders everywhere are quite excited. What with this recovery being on the G2, you can expect to see a lot more people rooting their G2′s and getting all the functionality they deserve.

If you want to check it out for yourself, be sure to hit up the source link below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

[via xda]

Video: Android running on Apple iPhone 3G, Tutorial Included

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 18th 2010, 12:00pm
tagged Android, apple, Google, hack, iboot, idroid, iOS, iphone, jailbreak, open, Root, tutorial

With the influx of people wanting to give Android a go (even Steve Wozniak!), there’s been one lack in the whole “Android on your iPhone” flurry: video! Fortunately for all of us, the guys over at Lifehacker have recorded a video tutorial of not only how to get Android on your iPhone, but also of the OS running on the device. In viewing the video, you’ll probably notice that the interface is pretty laggy in general, but you have to remember how much hacking and modding was required to get this done. So check out the video after the break, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments!

» Read the rest

Motorola Droid Pro may have root with Z4Root

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 17th 2010, 2:52pm
tagged Android, droid, moto, motorola, pro, Root, z4, z4root

According to some whisperings over at xda-developers, the new all-encompassing-Froyo-root app, “Z4Root”, seems to be working on the Motorola Droid Pro. According to Droid rooter “bigdinosaur”:

So I figured I’d at least get things started – Credit goes to whomever first tried z4root on their Droid Pro – and to mahst687 for the deodexing.

Lets Begin!

Resources:
Motorola ADB Driver
Android SDK
xUltimate V2.2.2

You will also (obviously) need Z4Root, available through the Market or by clicking here.

The whole thing seems to be very “beta” at this point, but if you want to give it a shot, be sure to hit the thread at the source link below, as well as to get any kind of support for this. XDA does mention that “It looks like this will be more of a trial and error type of process”, but they say that the process seems to work after awhile. Let us know how it goes or what you think in the comments!

[via xda]

CyanogenMod 6.1 for the G2 is finished

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 12th 2010, 5:09pm
tagged Android Development, CyanogenMod 6.1, G2, Root, T-Mobile

For those of you with a freshly rooted G2, you may be pleased to hear that the folks behind the ever popular CyanogenMod have finished their work on version 6.1 for the G2. The announcement came via Twitter yesterday, so we should be seeing a release here pretty soon. Stay tuned folks!

[via Twitter]

T-Mobile myTouch 4G gets ClockworkMod recovery via Rom Manager

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 11th 2010, 3:11am
tagged Android, clockwork, ClockworkMod, custom, development, kernels, Koush, manager, recovery, ROM, Root

If you love rooting (or just do it because you feel it’s the right thing to do), then chances are you’re familiar with ClockworkMod Recovery tool. Good news for you myTouch 4G rooters and hackers: your device is now part of the ROM Manager family. The G2 also got the Clockwork treatment recently, and we knew the MT4G wouldn’t be far behind.

Installing is simple. Once rooted, simply head here to check out ROM Manager (free) and download it to your device for free, or check out the premium version here. And be on the lookout, as custome ROMs and kernels are sure to be headed your way very soon. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments! Cheers, Koush!

[via Twitter1 | Twitter2]

T-Mobile myTouch 4G gains permanent root

by Tyler Cunningham on Nov 9th 2010, 5:56pm
tagged mytouch 4g, permanent root, Root, T-Mobile

Earlier today we told you that the supposedly unrootable G2 had finally been permanently rooted. Now, we’re happy to report that myTouch 4G customers are free to remote bloatware to their heart’s content using a technique very similar to the G2 root method.

The process is a bit technical right now, and you run a serious risk of bricking your phone if you do something wrong. If you’re feeling brave, however, hit up the source link below for download links and a full set of instructions. God speed.

[via XDA-Developers]

All HTC Desire Z phones including T-Mobile G2, Desire HD get permanent root

by Dustin Karnes on Nov 9th 2010, 11:43am
tagged Android, desire, desirehd, desirez, hack, hacked, hd, HTC, permanent, Root, rooted, t-mo, T-Mobile, tmo, tmobile, z

We’ve reported in the past about the T-Mobile G2 – and all other HTC Desire HD phones – not being able to get any rooting that sticks. Up until this point, all rooting on these devices has been what’s known as soft-root, meaning the device has to be re-rooted on every reboot. But, leave it up to the genius minds at XDA, and you’ll usually get a better answer to these types of dilemmas – just like we have now. The exploit was found by happy hacker Scott Walker, and is currently being worked into custom ROMs. In other words, you still need to wait a little bit until you see the new exploit, but rest assured, it has been done. Be sure to hit up the source link for all the details on the xda thread.

[via xda]

Droid 2 SBF files released for rooted users who recently updated

by Mikka Burrell on Oct 29th 2010, 2:56pm
tagged bricked, motorola droid 2, Root, SBF files, update, verizon wireless

Earlier this week, we posted an article letting everyone know that a Motorola Droid 2 update was released by Verizon Wireless. However, D2 users who have rooted their phones SHOULD NOT update their devices, as this could break your root and maybe even brick your phone.

The problem with this update was that rooted users would not be able to flash their Droid 2′s back to normal if they were bricked because the SBF files for that update version were not available yet.

Well, that problem has been solved! The folks over at MyDroidWorld have SBF files (version 2.3.20) that will take your device back to stock settings if indeed it becomes bricked.

Check out the available downloads from MDW here.

Thanks to my friend Brendan Hatlee for sending this in!

« First ‹...10...18 192021 22...›Last »