Everyone who modifies the software on their phones knows the importance of a stock image. All of you, at least once, messed up and soft bricked your device. And when I say at least once, I mean dozens of times, then proceeded to spend all night trying to fix it. It happens to the best of us. That’s why you keep a stock image around: if things go south,… Read more
As we all know, AT&T and Verizon tragically and maliciously locked the bootloaders of their Galaxy S 4 models. We don’t know why Samsung is letting these carriers walk all over them, but that’s how it is. However, to compensate, Samsung is releasing developer editions of these two models. These devices are virtually identical to the originals, with the… Read more
With AT&T’s pre-order for the HTC One going live yesterday, today means it’s Sprints turn back in the spotlight with their own pre-order. Securing a HTC One on Sprint will set you back $199 with a two-year agreement or $99 for new customers with a $100 “bring your number” discount. Sprint promises to do their very best to have the device in your… Read more
In a move that surprises no one, HTC will go the route of releasing a developer edition of the HTC One instead of releasing a developer friendly device in the first place. You can get this developer phone, which is bootloader and SIM unlocked. for $650. HTC will be releasing this device in limited quantities at the same time as the subsidized versions… Read more
Earlier this month, Samsung announced that it was going to release a Developer Edition of the Galaxy S III for Verizon. This version is identical to the existing Verizon model, except you now have the option to unlock the bootloader. Well it looks like that device will soon be available. Samsung’s site now displays that the Developer Edition is… Read more
Verizon has been continuously scrutinized over the past week for its choice to opt into locked bootloaders for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III. Samsung has received a vast amount of feedback and numerous complaints, leaving them to take matters into their own hands. Today, Samsung is announcing the Galaxy S III Developer Edition for Verizon…. Read more
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