HTC Releases Froyo Code For the EVO 4G and Droid Incredible

As with everything Android eventually the source code makes its way to us. Again this is the case with the EVO 4G and Droid Incredible for the Froyo updates. With this release we can expect to see custom ROM’s based on the new updates. I find it kind of amusing that the source code for the Incredible is more readily available then the device itself. Anyway coders, on your mark, get set, GO!!!!! Visit TalkAndroid for android news , android guides , and much more! HTC Releases Froyo Code For the EVO 4G and Droid Incredible

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Droid Incredible’s .32 kernel has been overclocked

First NAND unlocked , now this. Remember the story that I wrote on how HTC released the source code to its .32 kernel on the Droid Incredible? It looks like ejhart, the maker of the Droid Incredible’s overclocked Hydra Kernel, has put out an overclocked verison of the Droid Incredible’s .32 kernel. This will allow Incredible users who flashed the leaked Froyo OTA update to overclock their phone to 1.15GHz. Not a huge jump, but better than 1GHz. Hit up the source link to download the kernel. Note that you must have a rooted Droid Incredible, and must have flashed the leaked radio from the OTA Froyo update. I had some problems with the kernel, mainly when I was connecting the phone to my laptop, so there are still some bugs to be worked out. Visit TalkAndroid for android news , android guides , and much more! Droid Incredible’s .32 kernel has been overclocked

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HTC releases Android 2.2 source code for EVO 4G, Incredible, Aria, and Wildfire — geeks rejoice

Modders and ROM developers are about to bury themselves in source code today and will chug six packs of Red Bull to stay up late into the night hacking away. HTC has released their valuable Android 2.2 source code for the EVO 4G, DROID Incredible, Aria, and Wildfire today allowing programmers and enthusiasts to get their hands dirty with code. This is a pretty standard thing, as the Android operating system is open source and anything developed in conjunction with it has to be made available to the public. What’s funny about this release of code is that HTC has basically preempted all carriers except for Sprint as the Aria, Incredible, and Wildfire have yet to see the “official” release of Android 2.2. This confirms that it is the carriers that have slowed down the upgrade process on their devices making options like rooting and modding so popular. Even with the slow down, this release shows that the carriers are getting ready for the “official” releases. The release of the Android 2.2 source for HTC devices is going to prove to be an awesome edition to what modders have already gained from earlier ROM leaks. So, keep your eyes out for some new ROMs over at xda-developers and other modding sites as it is about to get crazy out there! Via [ Cyanogen , Phandroid ] Source [ HTC ]

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HTC Releases Source Code for Droid Incredible, EVO 4G

Today brings welcome news to Droid Incredible and EVO 4G owners who like to dabble in rooting and ROM-flashing.  HTC has released the source code for the two popular super phones, undoubtedly leading to some great new looking builds.  While this doesn’t mean much to the average Android user, it sure is great for people like Cyanogen and other developers who tear down and rebuild ROMs.  Other source codes available from HTC include the Hero, Droid Eris, Dream (G1), and Magic (myTouch 3G). NOTE: HTC Releases Source Code for Droid Incredible, EVO 4G originally appeared on AndroidGuys .

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[Update: Aria and Wildfire, too] Droid Incredible’s and EVO 4G’s 2.2 Source Code Released by HTC

HTC’s gone ahead and released the FroYo-base Android 2.2 source code for their two biggest (or most powerful, more appropriately) Sense-enabled handsets in the United States: the HTC EVO 4G and the HTC Droid Incredible. This is business as usual with these releases opening up many possibilities for developers – such as Cyanogen’s group – to get Android 2.2-based ROMs up and running without much of a problem on these devices. It’s especially interesting that the Droid Incredible’s 2.2 source was released considering Verizon hasn’t even pushed their supposed upgrade out for it, yet. In any case, keep your eyes on XDA and other scenes in the coming weeks for even more FroYo development as we’re sure a good chunk of the coders there are already getting down and dirty with the source. [Update]: The HTC Aria and HTC Wildfire have both seen their respective kernel’s source code released, as well. These are Eclair-base 2.1 downloads, we believe, but the more the merrier! [via Cyanogen , HTC ]

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Sony’s mystery countdown is most likely Xperia X10

There’s a mysterious countdown happening on the Sony Style site right now. However, dive into the source code, and it’s not so serious as it clearly has X10 references all over it. But if you refuse to believe, then simply wait the ~15.5 hours until their “secret” is revealed. For more information on Android and the current Android mobile phones, check out our Android Guides Sony’s mystery countdown is most likely Xperia X10

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Is the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 coming to America tomorrow?

August 8, 2010. At the time of this writing, we are 20 hours, 21 minutes, and 39 seconds away from “Smarter is coming” based on a countdown clock on SonyStyle.com. Actually, make that 28 seconds, 27, 26…you get the point. It seems like the page is counting down to the Sony XPERIA X10 finally coming to the United States. The countdown takes place on the U.S. SonyStyle.com, the source code has multiple “X10″ div tags, and the most obvious sign: the countdown rests atop what is clearly an X10. You can see the familiar curves and the bottom is reflecting the UX user interface. Take a look at this image and you can see the X10. The countdown makes it seem like we could get word of an official XPERIA X10 launch tomorrow. The device has been available in Canada, the U.K., and Japan for a few months, but not in the U.S. That may change tomorrow. My money says it’s coming for AT&T, perhaps sold unlocked on SonyStyle.com. When I reviewed the X10 back in March , it was running on 3G bands compatible with AT&T. That’s no guarantee, but it’s just my gut feeling.  Hopefully it won’t still be running the same software version that I tested (Android 1.6). Sony via [ Gizmodo ]

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Wave Goodbye to Google Wave

When Google Wave made its introduction at Google I/O in May 2009, Google made it clear that they had a vision – a new age of online asynchronous collaboration – and they weren’t going to sit by and let their brains rest on it. They went to town on the product and amazed thousands of developers and even more onlookers as they demonstrated the potential of the platform and just how cool it could be once developers caught on. Unfortunately, that last part never happened. Google yesterday announced the suspension of any further development (on their part) on Google Wave citing lack of user adoption. We saw a few big players pick up on Wave and all of the benefits it proved to bring to an enterprise – Novell being one of them – but no one else saw the need to make a ruckus over it. Google’s initial stance on relying on developers to push the platform forward backfired as developers quickly forgot about Wave and Google did nothing themselves to supplement the lack of progress. Google promised great support for HTML5-based versions of Wave for use on today’s advanced smartphones, and even expressed interest on getting native options going for their (and our) beloved Android. That never came to fruition as they still had to focus on getting their full web offering accepted by the net’s technical majority. Some would venture to claim that it’s not Google’s fault, though: users just may truly be afraid of change. There was a time – right when invites for Wave started going out – that everyone and their cat wanted one: you couldn’t go an hour without someone asking you how did you get Wave and if you had any invites to spare. Most users were just boarding a hype train, though, as their only interest stemmed from those of their friends. Most were faced with confusion and needlessness as they gleefully accepted their invite. “What does this do? What can we use it for? What’s so different about this compared to traditional collaboration methods such as chat and email? Is this like Twitter for Google?” (I actually had a friend ask me that once. Sad thing is, it definitely could’ve been a “Twitter for Google” thanks to how extensible Wave is.) Thus, the ball began to fall. While many have posted success stories thanks to Google Wave – the age old “college group needing to finish a last minute paper or project” keeps popping up – most can’t say they ever found a need to log back in. Google’s suspending development on their own side, but source code is still being offered for anyone who still wants to use Wave and maintain their own installations (and the core Wave site will be intact for the remainder of the year). Google’s always been the one company that knew how to admit defeat in their affairs, so we applaud them in bowing out quietly as they move on to try and push the web even further than they already have. Goodbye, Wave.

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Here’s a Clear Shot of the Motorola Sage and its Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard

The Motorola Sage was introduced to the tech world in the usual round of source code diggings, data probing, and filename checking that brings about early confirmations of devices. The obligatory “blurrycam” shot soon followed , and now a clearer shot has surfaced. This shot shows the QWERTY keyboard we mentioned in full glory: it looks a lot like the style HTC used to use back when they were releasing WinMo handsets left and right.  We can’t gather any more details from the shots Engadget’s provided (is that or is that not a trackpad in the middle? The suspense slays me!) other than it’ll come preinstalled with an 8GB microSD card. Move on to Engadget for their full gallery of in-the-wilds .

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Samsung Open Sources Captivate (SGH-i897) Code

Developers signed up at Samsung’s open source website have started to receive emails stating that the source code for the Captivate (AT&T’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S series) has been released to the open source community. The source code is 161 megabytes in size. With this download, ROM developers will have an easier time creating custom ROMs for the device. The Captivate (and other Galaxy S devices) has been plagued since release with a bug when accessing its external SD card, This is due to Samsung’s internal memory implementation .  Once corrected it promises to double Quadrant benchmark scores. There is currently a “fix” available to install as a patch, However the source code will allow it to be built directly into the source. Samsung Galaxy S owners can expect higher Quadrant Benchmarks once Android 2.2 (Froyo) and the mimocan lag fix have been implemented boosting scores to the 2000-3000 range. This move by Samsung basically puts Touchwiz 3.0 out in the open source world. Giving developers the ability to pick apart the features of Touchwiz that users enjoy, and implement them in their own projects.  For example the Touchwiz lockscreen with Music controls and the Contact list swipe left and right to Text or call a contact could be seen in market apps for other devices.  All in all this is good for the open source community, and will hopefully speed along the open sourcing of other Galaxy S models. NOTE: Samsung Open Sources Captivate (SGH-i897) Code originally appeared on AndroidGuys . You May Also Enjoy… July 29, 2010 — Samsung Details Galaxy S Series Phones in YouTube Video [VIDEO] (6) July 13, 2010 — International Galaxy S Root Method Works on U.S. Versions (10) June 30, 2010 — Samsung Confirms Galaxy S Series Phones to See Android 2.2 (13)

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