Hacks and Mods

HTC release Android 4.0 update source code for Vivid, Sensation and Sensation XE

htc-one-s2 HTC has just began rolling out the Ice Cream Sandwich to some of its devices, a move making many owners of said handsets happy. Now, developers get to join in the fun, as HTC has released the source code for the update on the Sensation, Sensation XE and Vivid. As usual, it comes from their Developer Center. It shouldn't be long before we see various ports and custom... Read more »

HTC Rezound gets leaked Ice Cream Sandwich ROM

. Ice Cream Sandwich has easily been the most talked about update in the entire existence of Android, and many owners of Android devices have been anxious for anything official. Recently Samsung updated the Galaxy S II to the ICS, and just yesterday we heard HTC and AT&T were doing the same. It has been a slow update, but any news of what's to come is good. For the HTC... Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Note for AT&T does support T-Mobile’s HSPA+, now accessible via mod

171486-blog-gal-note Back when Samsung and AT&T announced the Galaxy Note, there was some debate as to whether or not it would support T-Mobile's 4G network. Once the phone was launched, it turned out that the phone could not access T-Mobile's network, but it was recently discovered that the phone is still capable. T-Mobile customers who had their eyes on the phablet can now rejoice, as... Read more »

HTC One S already receives root

htc-one-s HTC showed off its new One S at Mobile World Congress, and we do know that it will be coming to at least T-Mobile in the US. We now have news that should make anyone who enjoys modifying their Android handsets happy, as a root method is already available for the One S. There is one catch, however, as the device's bootloader must be unlocked. Granted, HTC has been... Read more »

Sony Tablet P receives root, now open to the wide development community

15655 Earlier today we reported that AT&T would be offering a bundle for the Xperia Play and Tablet P, offering both devices for for a cheaper price in exchange for two contracts being signed. If anyone is debating taking the bundle, keep this is mind: a root method is now available for the dual-screened tablet. It's one of the easier methods available, and should be easy... Read more »

HTC One X gets rooted

image-HTC-One-X Despite the fact that regular consumers can't get their hands on the One X by HTC quite yet, that hasn't stopped some intrepid individuals out there from managing to gain root access before retail availability. Things like this have happened in the past, so it's not all that uncommon or shocking. More than anything, it's a good sign that the development community who... Read more »

Samsung Nexus S receives Android 4.0 and Sense 4 custom ROM

image-Samsung-Nexus-S-with-Sense-4 Right now, as it stands this very minute, Sprint and Google have yet to officially release Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nexus S by Samsung. Yes, there are ports, and yes, there are custom ROMs that probably work just as well as the "official" build will, whenever it's launched. But, if you're looking for the real deal, it isn't quite here yet. And if you... Read more »

HTC Dream has bootloader unlocked courtesy of HTCDev

image-HTC-Dev-Dream-bootloader-tweet While there are some new phones out there that many people would like to see added to HTCDev's list of devices that can have their bootloader unlocked, HTC is making sure that they cover all their bases. And what better way to do that than by adding a device that no one out there is probably using all that much anymore. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, the HTC... Read more »

Beats Audio ported to non-HTC devices

image-Beats-Audio-logo Recently, HTC released the API for Beats Audio, which would allow developers to bring the technology to HTC-branded devices that previously weren't rocking the feature, as well as expand the functionality on handsets that were using it. However, no one should be surprised that developers have also managed to port the technology to other handsets, particularly ones... Read more »

HTC releases Beats Audio API for developers

image-HTC-Rezound-live There were plenty of devices that launched late last year to offer up Beats Audio Technology, the result of a deal that HTC created in 2011. But, while Beats Audio is a great idea in theory, as it is definitely a feature that stands out amongst the Android crowd, it wasn't exactly what people thought it was. In fact, the "feature" only worked in the stock music app,... Read more »