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XPERIA X2 ROM Region Change

XPERIA X2 ROM Region Change

May 31, 2010
Although there hasn't been a SPL for the X2 (and hence no custom ROMs), xda-devs member hertell has posted a method of spoofing the X2's region code, which allows X2 owners to flash (officially released) ROMs that weren't designed for their original country.This method has been used to change X2s to GENERIC_UK, in order to...
Customize your Sense further with Colored Sense Bits

Customize your Sense further with Colored Sense Bits

May 30, 2010
Do you find yourself getting bored with the standard grey that Sense uses for the + mark, the loading maker, and some other small bits?  Do you want to customize the look of your Sense UI even more?  Well, take a look at what XDA member [★] has provided us with.  His simple little modifications will...
TeaMachine a Tea Timer App

TeaMachine a Tea Timer App

May 30, 2010
This one is for all the tea lovers out there.  If you ever sit at home and make your own tea, then you might find this app very useful.  XDA member VanKurt, has taken advantage of OpenGL and created this very simple, yet useful app for tea lovers that will help you make a good cup...
View PlayStation Trophies on your Phone with TrophyToGo

View PlayStation Trophies on your Phone with TrophyToGo

May 30, 2010
XDA member KUV1977 was surprised when he could not find a way to easily view his and his friends' PlayStation Network trophies on his HD2, so he decided to develop a solution himself.Using his TrophyToGo application, you can keep track of your friends' gaming achievements while you're away from home, or when you are too...
HTC Desire Joins the Froyo Party

HTC Desire Joins the Froyo Party

May 30, 2010
Less than two weeks after the announcement of Froyo, the new version of Android that brings massively improved performance statistics, and the revamped OS is cropping up on many popular Android devices.You've seen the ports for the G1 and the myTouch in this article, but now it's the Desire's turn for an unofficial taste of...
Froyo on T-Mobile G1 and MyTouch 3G!

Froyo on T-Mobile G1 and MyTouch 3G!

May 30, 2010
Riding on the crest of the Froyo wave, comes news that the Google Nexus One Android 2.2 ROM has now been ported to the T-Mobile G1 aka HTC Dream and the MyTouch 3G aka HTC Magic!Yes, XDA forum members ChiefxReloaded , Enatefox and Azuske have been working on this and have now managed to get the...
Froyo: Having Trouble with the Market?

Froyo: Having Trouble with the Market?

May 29, 2010
Many a Nexus One owner has been eager to trawl through the forums in search of the recently released Froyo 2.2 update for the device. However, it has recently emerged that the update was only a release candidate (check out this article for more details). This is rather unsurprising when it is put into consideration...
Get Instant Access to New Apps with O!Market

Get Instant Access to New Apps with O!Market

May 29, 2010
O!Market (previously OpnMarket) is a great way to keep up to date with the latest application releases, without relying on a computer.The app, which was created last year by XDA member joel2009, offers a direct connection to the FreewarePocketPC site - an extensive library of free Windows Mobile applications. Once you find an application that suits your...
CobaltController: Use your PS3 Controller for Your Windows Phone!

CobaltController: Use your PS3 Controller for Your Windows Phone!

May 29, 2010
This is a very cool new application made by XDA developer Cobaltikus. It lets you control your Windows Phone games by using your Playstation 3 controller. Many games, mainly emulators, are capable of working with this new application, which connects your Sixaxis/Dual Shock 3 controller with your Windows Phone using Bluetooth HID. Although it is still in...
Motorola Shadow Listed in Benchmark Application

Motorola Shadow Listed in Benchmark Application

May 28, 2010
We just received some interesting information from XDA member StevenNL about the currently unreleased Motorola Shadow. While he was comparing his benchmarking results with results from other devices, he noticed the Shadow to be on the list too:Originally posted by StevenNL I used the android app "Quadrant Standard" for benchmarking my HTC Hero. When I finished the test, the app...
Twitter Styled Animated Bootscreen

Twitter Styled Animated Bootscreen

May 28, 2010
We all love to tweak our devices beyond recognition. All aspects of our phones can be modded, from wallpapers and icons, to apps, and even performance. This time, XDA member mohammed fayed made a nice set of boot images and animation for the HD2. This is not the first set of its kind, but this...
myTouch 3G Slide Section Now Online

myTouch 3G Slide Section Now Online

May 28, 2010
We've just added the myTouch Slide - successor to the popular T-Mobile myTouch 3G - to the roster of HTC-made devices, which are supported in the XDA forums. This is in good time too, as it seems some of you have already got your hands on one.The updated model (codenamed 'Espresso') is the first Android-powered...