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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 20, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel source code (and other GPL bits of code for open-source software) for the D700, which we all know and love as the Epic 4G. Does this mean a stable Gingerbread b...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 19, 2011
In a post on the Android-building Google group, Dan Morrill announced that the AOSP tree (the "Master" and "Gingerbread" branches) are once again available online. Because ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 19, 2011
HTC has (finally) released the GPL kernel source for the myTouch 4G Slide, and they have tossed in the Gingerbread update kernel source for the Desire, and the code for the Raider 4G (Korea) kernel....
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 17, 2011
Samsung's not the only OEM releasing source code today, as Motorola has released the kernel and other GPL source code for the Motorola Droid Bionic. Developers can use this, and will use t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 17, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel (and other GPL software) sources for the SGH-T989, otherwise known as the T-Mobile Galaxy S II. As usual, this one's not for the layman or even the average ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Oct 03, 2011
Chromium, the open-source version of Google's Chrome web browser, got an interesting bit of code checked in a few days ago -- files and scripts that support a build for Android. While norm...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 21, 2011
Samsung has released the kernel (and other open-source bits) source for the AT&T version of the Galaxy S II (check out our hands-on), well in advance of the official October 2 release date. ...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 16, 2011
In what may possibly be the fastest turnaround for kernel source code releases from Samsung, the still fresh out of the box Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch kernel source is now available for downloa...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 08, 2011
If you're the serious tinkering type (as opposed to the rest of us who just like to occasionally break things), it's time to check out HTCdev.com. Two-thirds of the site, announced at the beginning of...
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HTC releases kernel source for numerous devices, including the EVO 3D, Sensation 4G and Incredible 2
by Chris Parsons
Jul 29, 2011
If you're an Android developer, you might have been little frustrated with HTC lately. They haven't exactly been the fastest in offering up the kernel sources for some of their most recent devices but...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 18, 2011
HTC over the weekend released the source code for a trio of devices. The Desire Z and Incredible S saw the release of their Gingerbread maintenance updates, while the HTC Flyer 7-inch tablet say...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jun 13, 2011
Samsung has released the open-source portions of the Infuse 4G OS and made it available for download at their Open Source Release Center website. As is always the case, this isn't something that...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 13, 2011
You can never have enough source code, and HTC's just released the ones and zeros for a trio of phones. There's an update for the Desire HD, the source for the Droid Incredible 2, and the Wildfire S. ...
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by Alex Dobie
May 09, 2011
Samsung has just released the source code for its new dual-core flagship phone, the Galaxy S II. Developers wanting to use this newly-released code to get started on custom firmware development ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 28, 2011
Looks like folks with rooted and hacked phones won't have to wait very long to have a crack at the Android 2.3.4 update, as the code and the proprietary binaries (radio and GPU software) have already ...
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by Chris Parsons
Apr 23, 2011
Despite the T-Mobile G2X having already been rooted and equipped with ClockworkMod, there are still a few things developers out there would like to look at. We can now check source code off that list...
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by n64kps
Apr 18, 2011
Samsung released the Android 2.3 Gingerbread source code today for the original Galaxy S I9000 phones. If you're a developer and you love releases like this, get your kitchen going and sta...
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by Joshua Munoz
Apr 16, 2011
If you're a Kyocera Zio owner, we've got good news for you. Kyocera has finally released the source code for the Zio on their website, opening the doorway for a whole plethora of hacking and modding t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 15, 2011
OK, folks, now this could turn into a thing. Because tucked into Samsung's Open Source Resource Center this morning is ... Froyo source code ... for the Samsung Fascniate.We'll let that sink in for a ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 13, 2011
We know, we know. You can't wait to get your hands on the Samsung Droid Charge. You know, that smartphone formerly known as the Samsung 4G LTE Smartphone that we took a look at back at ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 13, 2011
Been looking for the latest Gingerbread system image for the Nexus One? Sure you have. And HTC's just posted it up on its developer site for everyone to have. No, this isn't new -- it's just the...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 07, 2011
Asus has released the GPL portions of the source code for their Eee Pad Transformer, and the tablet hasn't even hit the shelves yet. Just a few days after they published their support page for t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 01, 2011
And the latest kernel source to be released by HTC is ... the Desire S! That's right, all the ones and zeros, bits and bytes from the Desire S that you could ever hope for. Well, everything but ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 31, 2011
Google apparently has changed its approval process for devices to use its software (that'd be Android), cracking down on the way the software is changed and how third-party partnerships will be handle...
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by Chris Parsons
Mar 29, 2011
Many ROM developers were just waiting to pounce on this as soon as it went live and now, it has. Yes, HTC fought it but ultimately released the kernel source for the HTC Thunderbolt. If you're looking...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Mar 21, 2011
Sprint has announced the latest Froyo update for the Sprint Epic 4G will begin rolling out today, and Samsung follows through with some source code. Nothing here for the average Joe, but your in...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 25, 2011
For all you folks out there asking for an easier solution to rooting the HTC Inspire 4G, some of the world's greatest scientists and nerds are on it. And maybe this will help -- HTC just rel...
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by Phil Nickinson
Feb 22, 2011
If you're the kind of person who wakes up and eats source code for breakfast, you're about to get a mouthful today. HTC has released code for the myTouch 4G, Desire HD, Aria and Desire Z. As is t...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 18, 2011
Samsng is in a giving mood today -- not only have they provided the source code for the impending Epic 4G Froyo update, they have placed the code for the Vibrant's Froyo update online as well. O...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Feb 18, 2011
Samsung has placed the open source portions of the rumored EB13 Froyo update for the Epic 4G live on their open source page. While this isn't something you can jump in and flash, it makes it pre...
