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Interop Unlock for Samsung Windows Phone 8 Devices

Interop Unlock for Samsung Windows Phone 8 Devices

September 10, 2013
A few days ago, we wrote about the interop unlock achieved by XDA Recognized Developer GoodDayToDie on his Samsung Ativ S running Windows Phone 8. At the time, however, there was no guide / procedures thread for users to follow in GoodDayToDie's footsteps. However, good things come to those who wait, as the product of GoodDayToDie's and...
CyanogenMod 10.1.0 RC1 Released, Update Your WP Device to 7.8, FireFox OS on HTC HD2 – XDA Developer TV

CyanogenMod 10.1.0 RC1 Released, Update Your WP Device to 7.8, FireFox OS on HTC HD2 – XDA Developer TV

May 10, 2013
CyanogenMod 10.1.0 RC1 has been released for various devices. That story and more are covered by Kevin, as he reviews all the important stories from this week. Included in this week's news is the Windows Phone 7.8 updater tool Sharp7Eighter and FireFox OS making an appearance on the juggernaut device, the HTC HD2. Kevin talks about the...
Update Your WP Device to 7.8 with Sharp7Eighter

Update Your WP Device to 7.8 with Sharp7Eighter

May 7, 2013
Although much of our news here on the Portal revolves around the Android ecosystem, there is still a healthy development community catering to the needs of all things Windows. Whether it's RT, Windows Phone, or even Windows Mobile; people are using these platforms, people are developing for them, and they will continue to do so...
Popular Third Party Browsers for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Compared! – XDA Developer TV

Popular Third Party Browsers for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Compared! – XDA Developer TV

May 2, 2013
XDA Senior Member anthonycr has created a great Android browser to replace the standard app. His application is called Lightning Browser. How does his application compare to similar apps on other mobile operating systems like UC Browser for Windows Phone and Mercury Browser on iOS? In this episode XDA Developer TV Producer Steve shows you these applications side...
Which Mobile OS has the Best Podcasting App: Android, iOS, or Windows Phone? – XDA Developer TV

Which Mobile OS has the Best Podcasting App: Android, iOS, or Windows Phone? – XDA Developer TV

April 16, 2013
XDA Forum Member bambou51 has created a great Android application to handle organizing your Podcasts. His application is called Podcast Addict. How does his application compare to similar apps on other mobile operating systems like WPodder for Windows Phone and Podcasts on iOS? In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer Steve shows you these applications side by...
App Shootout: Instagram for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone – XDA Developer TV

App Shootout: Instagram for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone – XDA Developer TV

April 9, 2013
Recently, we talked about the differences between the Facebook App and the Twitter App on Windows Phone, Android, and iOS. We looked at their differences and similarities, and if they even have the same functionality. Today, we continue to examine these questions. In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer Steve shows you the native Instagram apps for Android,...
App Shootout: Facebook for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone – XDA Developer TV

App Shootout: Facebook for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone – XDA Developer TV

March 26, 2013
Some people say that the real difference between Windows Phone handsets, Android handsets, and iPhones are the apps. We at XDA know this isn't true; there are hardware differences. However, how different are the apps? Are they the same? Are they completely different? Do they even have the same functionality? In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer Steve...
CASUAL Windows / Mac OSX Major Update and Windows Phone 8 Sunset in 2014 – XDA Developer TV

CASUAL Windows / Mac OSX Major Update and Windows Phone 8 Sunset in 2014 – XDA Developer TV

March 22, 2013
XDA Elite Recognized Developer AdamOutler has updated CASUAL for the Verizon Galaxy Note II and the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III. That story and more are covered by Jordan, as he reviews all the important stories from this week. Included in this week's news is the article about the deodexing and odexing converter. Jordan talks about...
Windows Phone App Review: Sideload eBooks on Windows Phone with Freda – XDA Developer TV

Windows Phone App Review: Sideload eBooks on Windows Phone with Freda – XDA Developer TV

March 12, 2013
Some people like to have their eBooks on a separate device, like a Kindle Fire HD. Some people like to use a dedicated e-reader app on their mobile devices. There are many different places to get eBooks. And sometimes, you just want an app that allows you to sideload your own eBooks. XDA Senior Memeber Jim...
Share Your Favorite XDA News Stories of 2012!

Share Your Favorite XDA News Stories of 2012!

November 29, 2012
There's still a little over a month left in 2012, but we've already had quite the eventful year. This year saw the launch of Android 4.1, Android 4.2, and several flagship devices. We featured plenty of ups, plenty of downs, even more downs, and few stories that made us all ask if the whole world around us had gone slightly mad. On...
How to Build a Windows Phone App Part 4: JSON Class – XDA Developer TV

How to Build a Windows Phone App Part 4: JSON Class – XDA Developer TV

October 16, 2012
We have been on a journey to show people how to build a Windows Phone app. Many people are enjoying that series, but they have questions. XDA Developer TV Producer Lance is here to move forward from the JSON introduction he gave in Part Three. In part three, we learned how to BIND the incoming data...
How to Build a Windows Phone App Part 3: OAuth Tokens and JSON – XDA Developer TV

How to Build a Windows Phone App Part 3: OAuth Tokens and JSON – XDA Developer TV

September 18, 2012
Fresh from the Windows Phone bureau desk here at XDA Developer TV is another tutorial for how to build a Windows Phone App. XDA Developer TV Producer Lance is here to move forward from the OAuth introduction he gave in Part Two. Using OAuth permits the end-user to see or agree to a specified third-party request...