Posts From Ian Stacy

Ian Stacy
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Transformer Prime Gets Battery Improvements with System Update 9.4.2.14

Transformer Prime Gets Battery Improvements with System Update 9.4.2.14

February 18, 2012
Early this morning XDA Junior Member Liferules reported in our forums that a new update had appeared for his Asus Transformer Prime. Since the previous update (9.4.2.13), intended to improve GPS performance, Prime users have experienced random restarts and decreased battery life. XDA Senior Member demandarin, shortly after the release of the update, posted this...
Easily Replace Windows Mobile with Android 2.3 on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

Easily Replace Windows Mobile with Android 2.3 on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1

February 15, 2012
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 was the first device in the popular XPERIA line. Launched in 2008 as a Windows Mobile 6.1 slider with a 3.2 megapixel camera and a 3 inch screen, the X1 brought with it a shift in Sony Ericsson design. The X1 and it's aptly named Windows Mobile 6.5 sibling, the...
Iconia Tab A200 Gets Previously Promised 4.0.3 OTA Update; A500 Next?

Iconia Tab A200 Gets Previously Promised 4.0.3 OTA Update; A500 Next?

February 15, 2012
Acer Iconia Tab A200 owners have been reporting OTA updates this week bringing the device up to date with Android 4.0.3. The Iconia A500's younger brother shipped with Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and an impressive spec list, including a 10.1 inch screen, a dual-core Tegra 2 processor, full size USB 2.0 port and a 2mp front-facing...
HP’s webOS Spotted Running on an EVO 3D; Open Sourcing Effort May Pay Off

HP’s webOS Spotted Running on an EVO 3D; Open Sourcing Effort May Pay Off

February 13, 2012
Since HP announced the release of the webOS source code, the recently abandoned operating system has grown a rather loyal following. Progress has been made in homebrew development and in custom builds for webOS native devices. Many forum members have been clamoring for a port of webOS to Android devices for several months now. Initial...
My Battery Drain Analyzer Reports Undisputed Battery Drain Values

My Battery Drain Analyzer Reports Undisputed Battery Drain Values

February 13, 2012
XDA Recognized Developer profete162 has created a new app to monitor battery drain. If you are one of the many who experience higher-than-usual battery drain My Battery Drain Analyzer will show you hour by hour what state your battery was in. The app also computes an important number for those who are attempting to prolong battery...
Google Wallet PIN Vulnerability Discovered

Google Wallet PIN Vulnerability Discovered

February 9, 2012
Google Wallet is all over the headlines lately, first with its release on the Verizon network with the Galaxy Nexus and then with its release on the AT&T network with the Samsung Galaxy S II. Sprint and T-Mobile users have even been able to sideload the Google Wallet app on their respective variants of the...
Create a Gingerbread/Ice Cream Sandwich Dual Boot SD Card for the Nook Color

Create a Gingerbread/Ice Cream Sandwich Dual Boot SD Card for the Nook Color

February 7, 2012
Every time we publish a story about the mods and developments on the Nook Color, it makes me seriously wonder if the Barnes and Noble people knew what was possible with the little ebook reader they were selling. XDA Senior Member racks11479 has updated his multi-boot images for the Barnes and Noble Nook Color to include an...
AT&T Users Get Access to Google Wallet in the Marketplace, Some Success for T-Mobile Users

AT&T Users Get Access to Google Wallet in the Marketplace, Some Success for T-Mobile Users

February 3, 2012
XDA forum members have noted that the AT&T Android Marketplace does, in fact, have the Google Wallet app available for download. Previously available only to Verizon users with NFC capable phones, the app is already in high demand. Now AT&T users with NFC capable phones (looking at the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and Galaxy...
Early ICS Port Arrives For the Original Transformer

Early ICS Port Arrives For the Original Transformer

January 27, 2012
The Transformer Prime has been getting lots of attention lately. With an ICS OTA update and several fresh mods, Prime owners have more than enough to tinker with. What about the Prime's older brother? The original Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is finally getting some love in the form of an (admittedly) early Ice Cream Sandwich build. XDA...