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May 21, 2012 By: Will Verduzco
Just yesterday, AT&T launched the Samsung Focus 2. Although certainly not likely to win any awards based on specs alone, Samsung has graced the device with a 1.4 GHz processor, a 4″ WVGA Super AMOLED display, and 8 gigs of internal memory. In terms of connectivity, the Focus 2 supports quad-band GSM, tri-band UMTS, and dual-band 4G LTE connectivity. The device also preloaded with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango.
The device also promises to keep you untethered from power outlets thanks to its 1750 mAh battery, which delivers a claimed 6.5 and 10.4 days of standby on 4G LTE and 3G, respectively. Perhaps most importantly though, AT&T’s third LTE-enabled device rocking the Windows Phone OS comes in at a value-conscious $49 on-contract package.
What are you waiting for? If you just purchased one for yourself and are looking to get in on the discussion, visit the newly created forum.
May 17, 2012 By: egzthunder1
About a month or so ago, XDA Forum Member biktor_gj posted an entire unlock and NAND access method for the Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 series of devices, which are the next of kin in Nokia’s entry into the world of smartphones (being hand held by Microsoft themselves). The complete unlock was accomplished thanks to the collaboration of several devs including XDA Recognized Developer ultrashot. Well, the best thing about having our devices completely unlocked is that it allows them to receive and accept unsigned code such as—oh, I don’t know—custom ROMs!
Thanks to the hard work by XDA Forum Member vova1609, we now have the very first custom Mango ROM for the device. For those of you who have never laid a finger on a WP device, they are locked down beyond all reasonable comprehension, and as such you are very limited in what you can do with it and to it. This custom ROM will allow you to do things such as install XAPs directly from Internet Explorer (for easier side loading than PC-tethered solutions), use various available fixes such as DFT’s Bluetooth file transfer and much more.
As it is the case with most custom work, particularly so on Windows Phone, there is always the chance of bricking the device, so make sure that you have a backup of your device in Zune in case of emergencies, and make sure that you follow the OP’s instructions completely to avoid problems. Please leave some feedback if you do run into bugs.
Change log:
- Full unlocked
- You can install XAP from Internet Explorer
- Bazaar has already installed
- Bluetooth File Transfer by DFT has already installed
- Exclusive wallpapers “metro ROCK”
- Added tethering
- Deleted Nokia’s apps, like Nokia Music
- Added Google and Yandex as search engine
- And more…
You can find more information in the original thread.
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February 7, 2012 By: Will Verduzco
It’s no secret that ROM development is considerably more cumbersome on Microsoft’s closed source Windows Phone 7 operating system than on its open source competition. Despite the difficulties, developers on our site such as -=Barin=- have made outstanding progress with releases such as a fully functioning kitchen for HTC devices.
Unfortunately, however, this is little consolation for Samsung device owners. The sad reality is that in the fourteen months since the Samsung Focus and Omnia 7 were released, not a single custom ROM has been cooked. However, thanks to hard work by XDA forum members Cotulla and mwang, this is no longer the case. Based off Windows Phone 7.5 Mango build 8107, the Freedom series of ROMs gives first generation Samsung device owners what they’ve wanted from the very beginning.
As with any major OS modification, users should proceed with caution and read all available documentation. Those interested in loading up custom Mango goodness on your Samsung First Generation device should proceed to the Sammy Rainbow thread to get started with the MAGLDR. Once this has been done, fast forward to the Focus Rev1.3, Focus Rev1.4, and Omnia 7 ROM threads.
[Thank you very much to XDA forum moderator Ceesheim for the help and heads up!]
February 3, 2012 By: Will Verduzco
Unlike its predecessor, Windows Phone 7 was never intended for much freedom. Evidence for this can be found everywhere from the similar device specifications and lack of carrier skins to the way users are allowed to install applications. However, this being XDA-Developers, we constantly develop new ways to take back control of our devices.
Luckily, this is where utilities like wf Phone Tools by XDA forum member andreacorti come into play. This tool caters to the power users by allowing you to perform tasks such as install, update, and kill applications with ease. Additionally, if your device supports SMS Backup, wf Phone Tools can even download your SMS data from your device.
In the words of the developer:
It allows to (in this version)
- Install new application on device
- Update existing application on device
- Show the list of installed applications (only developer installed)
- Launch, Kill and uninstall applications
- Explore isolated storage of applications
- Download files and folders from isolated storage
- Download SMS from device (in combination with smsBackup XAP)
If you’re a Windows Phone user looking for more control, this just might be up your alley. Freedom is yours in the application thread.
[Thanks to XDA forum moderator andyharney for the tip!]
February 1, 2012 By: orb3000
Hopeful future owners of the HTC Titan II , you are only one month a and a few days for getting it if you are on AT&T. To recap, this phone is sporting:
- Single-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2
- A 16 Megapixels camera that is curiously only capable of shooting in 720p
- Compatible 4G LTE -the first Windows Phone to benefit from this technology
Strangely, for such a massive 4.7 ” screen, the resolution is still standard WVGA (800 x 480)
Additionally, the phone appears exclusively US bound for now.
The Titan II will be available at a price of $ 199.99 with a 24 months contract.
After its announcement at CES, nothing further has been said about when an equivalent version will be launched in Europe
What do you think of this device?
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January 9, 2012 By: Will Verduzco
It’s no secret that Windows Phone 7 hasn’t exactly taken off. Yes, we have a vibrant hacking community in our midst, and the revolutionary Metro interface is nothing short of spectacular; but for some reason or another, the sales figures have simply not kept pace with Google and Apple’s juggernauts. While part of this is due to Microsoft’s late arrival to the modern smartphone OS party, I wager that the lack of a killer flagship device is also holding back the OS. After all, Google has the Nexus line and Apple obviously has its iPhone.
Stephen Elop believes that Nokia can change all this. To that end, Nokia has just launched the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango-powered Lumia 900, which mates a large 4.3″ ClearBlack AMOLED screen with a powerful 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor. In addition, this svelte device will be compatible with AT&T’s nascent 4G LTE network, and will feature a gargantuan 1830 mAh battery to back it up. For those who aren’t lucky enough to live in an area graced by AT&T’s LTE, the Lumia 900 also features HSPA+ connectivity. The camera’s no slouch either, featuring f/2.2 Carl Zeiss optics and a wide-angle 28mm focal length backing up an 8-MP sensor. And of course, all of this is wrapped in a deliciously designed poly-carbonate casing that only Nokia could whip up.
Are you salivating yet? Judging by the sheer awesomeness of its predecessor, the Lumia 800, Nokia’s latest offering brings much needed device lust to the Windows Phone ecosystem.
December 20, 2011 By: PoorCollegeGuy
A few days ago, XDA Senior Moderator imfloflo updated what looks like the coolest program the Windows Mobile side of XDA-Developers (get it, this side of the Mississippi…heh). It’s called Windows Phone Device Manager and you can check it out by following this link right here .
The changelog for version 1.8.0.0 consists of:
Full access to apps isolated storage
Show toast notification when an action requires to launch TouchXperience
Bugfixes
As well as being a Public Release. Now, this may not look very impressive, but I dare ya to read the changelogs from versions 1.0.2.0 up to the most recent shown update, 1.8.0.0. I’ve seen shorter novels. Also, sadly, this isn’t the fully updated changelog. The only place to find that would be to follow the links to the Touch Xperience website and check out their updated changelogs there. That’s also where you’ll find the download links. The 1.8.0.0 release is public for anyone to try, but the fully updated 2.3.0.0 is still for donors only (sadface). If you want to check out some screenshot goodness and even a few review videos, check out the 2nd post. It’s all there.
The list of phones supported can be found on the thread as well and it seems to be most of the Windows Phones available right now. I have an Android phone so I can’t test this personally (another sadface) but if you happened to be one of the people who have a Windows Phone and felt bold enough to experiment, we’d love to hear your comments on what it’s like. If you’re one of the generous donors who get to test the fully updated 2.3.0.0 private beta, we’d love to hear from you as well.
December 15, 2011 By: liwen
On Monday, a reader of WinRumors.com discovered a pretty nasty bug in Windows Phone 7′s messaging hub: upon receiving a special text, either through SMS, Facebook chat or Windows Live Messenger, the device will automatically reboot, and the messaging hub cannot be opened anymore. Only a hard reset will fix this. For a demonstration, watch this video.
Shortly thereafter, Microsoft acknowledged the bug and said it is looking to “take appropriate action to help ensure customers are protected”. Meanwhile, Khaled Salameh, who originally discovered it, has investigated this issue further and found that it applies to lots of other Microsoft applications as well – including Windows Live Messenger, Visual Studio and other desktop software utilizing Silverlight or WPF.
However, rest assured since the special text causing this bug hasn’t been made public, and it isn’t in any way security-related.
December 13, 2011 By: liwen
Recognized developer Jaxbot, who also brought us folders for Windows Phone, has released a new interesting tool which basically recreates the standard live tiles with custom images, thus allowing for sophisticated theming. However, since this only recreates those tiles, they’re not actually live, that is, they won’t display any data like those counters for unread messages. Still, it’s a nice little hack, since it opens up a lot of theming possiblities.
- Customize any tile (system or third party, including Marketplace)
- Use your image as a background for the tiles
- Use an accent color for overlay transparency
- Import themes
- Export themes
- A bundle of joy with easy personalization
Head over to the forum thread to learn more, and if you’re a themer/designer, be sure to share your custom themes with us!
December 13, 2011 By: admin
The original Samsung Focus was one of the best Windows Phone 7 devices because it was fast, had a beautiful screen, and was very thin. As a follow up to the original, Samsung has created the Focus S, an improved version that adds Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, a faster 1.4GHz Snapdragon CPU with 512MB of RAM, a larger 4.3″ screen, and an even thinner design. Now this great device has a spot on XDA. Click on to the Focus S forums!
December 9, 2011 By: Will Verduzco
Sometimes the simplest games are the ones we spend the majority of our time playing—after all, just look at Angry Birds. It may not have the latest in 3D graphics, but it offers simple and intuitive game play that keeps you hooked for hours days weeks years FOREVER.
Today, we bring you news of one such game from XDA forum member farhadabas. Bump Out for Windows Phone 7 is a puzzle game in which your goal is to bump out all of the soccer balls from the field until just one remains. While simple in concept, the game’s difficulty progresses quickly, keeping you entertained for an extended amount of time. There are two game modes, which are best described by the developer:
LEVEL MODE:
-150 levels preselected levels of increasing difficult.
-Start with the easy ones and work your way up to the incredibly difficult levels.TIMED MODE:
-Solve puzzles of increasing difficulty in the alloted time.
-The quicker and the more puzzles you solve, the more points you earn.
-With the THOUSANDS of unique puzzles, you will never play through the same combination of puzzles.
If you’re looking to give the ol’ noggin a little bit of a workout with this addictive puzzle game, proceed to the application thread.
December 7, 2011 By: Will Verduzco
Do you routinely forget your passwords? If you’re anything like I am, entering your password usually involves resetting your password. Luckily for Windows Phone 7 users, however, XDA forum member IzaacJ has created a simple application to help us safely store our commonly forgotten keys.
Currently the application only offers local password storage. However, future versions of PassKeeper will likely boast some seriously impressive features such as password syncing, password-protected decryption, and user-specified encryption. In the words of the developer:
This is a simple app for storing usernames, passwords, links and descriptions for various accounts.
You have the option to have the passwords encrypted.Other info:
This app might be sold to a corporation later on.
I had my first meeting with the corporation and they wanted me to get some feedback, so here I’ll post the XAP for you XDA members.Try it out and return with some feedback and suggestions.
Proceed to the application thread to download a copy for yourself before it’s too late and you forget all of your passwords once again!
[Thanks andyharney for the tip!]
December 3, 2011 By: Will Verduzco
Occasionally, we are reminded that there’s actually life outside of the mobile hacking world. Absolutely shocking, I know. Rather than being held hostage to a 4-inch screen, some of us are enslaved by far larger screens—such as that 27-inch monster constantly feeding your StarCraft II addiction.
In a quest to make both of your screens work in perfect harmony, XDA forum member ATomiH created a StarCraft II ladder application for Windows Phone 7. The app allows you to view match history, career statistics, and your top leagues. It also makes great use of the innovative WP7 interface by giving you a live tile with your current 1v1 rank. If you’re a WP7 user currently addicted to SCII, continue over to the application thread to get started.
[Note: XDA will not be held responsible for 12-step program fees caused by your StarCraft addiction.]
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