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It's a rite of passage for newly released Android überphones: the inevitable root. Just one day after Sprint managed to get its flagship device out of customs and into subscribers' hands, comes a one-click solution for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X users. By running a simple script compiled by XDA member Zedomax, EVO 4G LTE owners will be able to install both busybox and superuser hassle-free, giving them the admin privileges required for nearly unrestricted tinkering. Bear in mind, this underground workaround won't unlock that HTC bootloader, so a future filled with custom ROMs is still slightly out of reach. Ready to claim mastery of your device? Then click on the source below for the requisite downloads and hand-holding video how-to's.

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HTC EVO 4G LTE gives it up, gets rooted on its first day on the town (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you find yourself with nothing better to do this weekend, then you might have a bit of fun playing around with Samsung's soon-to-be-released S Voice application on your rooted Android 4.0 smartphone. The APK has now made its way into the wild, and we couldn't help but take it for a spin on our Nexus S. First off, while we can't vouch for the security of the file, we can confirm that it's indeed functional. Secondly, while some of the S Voice features work just fine -- such as search or contact queries -- other requests such as navigation repeatedly caused the app to crash. In other words, if you're expecting this app to behave as it should on the Galaxy S III, you might be in for a disappointment. If you're merely looking to poke around with the S Voice functionality, however, the download seems quite worthwhile. At this point, we're most curious to know whether non-Samsung owners have similar luck. If you're willing to give 'er a go, let us know your experience in the comments below.

Update: We've also now tested the leaked APK on our Galaxy Nexus, and are happy to report that S Voice works quite flawlessly. As always, your mileage may vary.

Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice APK leaked online originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who knew that owning a ZTE Score M would mean living life on the edge? ZTE has confirmed that the MetroPCS phone has a backdoor vulnerability which could let a less-than-scrupulous hacker get root-level control over the Android 2.3 phone -- and because it's a unique app baked into the firmware, the login credentials won't change as long as the exploit survives. Other ZTE phones, like the Skate, supposedly face the same hole as well. The company says it should have a patch ready to push over the air in the "very near future," but it hasn't said why the app existed in the first place. Either way, if you currently pocket the Score M or one of ZTE's other recent Android devices, we'd keep watch for any suspicious goings-on until a fix is in place.

ZTE confirms the Score M has a backdoor, hopes to patch up soon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Music users learned of a frightful new policy this morning that dictates a user may de-authorize only four devices in a year, out of ten total activations. While the policy is likely to go unnoticed by the majority of consumers, it instantly created a great pain for those who regularly flash ROMs to their phones and tablets. It seems the road to de-authorization hell is paved with good intentions, however, as Google has since responded to critics with the revelation that it'll introduce an activation system that accounts for such nuances.

We've determined through our own experimentation that Google has temporarily suspended the de-authorization limit of four devices, and while it's difficult to know how long this reprieve will last, we're hopeful that it'll remain in effect until Google implements this new system to recognize duplicate authorizations. Additionally, we've learned through our conversations with the company that users may, in fact, sign in to their Google Music account from any number of devices, and it's only when a tune is deliberately streamed that your smartphone or tablet will be added to the list of ten.

What's more, while the company was rather insistent that songs couldn't be streamed to multiple devices at the same time, it seems that Google's system of checks and balances is spotty at best -- we were able to simultaneously stream tunes to three devices without so much as a hiccup. Yes, the system eventually shook its finger at us, but it serves as a nice reminder to have fun while the insanity lasts.

Google Music users granted de-authentication reprieve as company retools activation system originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just when you thought you could go on rooting and switching ROMs with impunity, it turns out you can't -- at least, not if you want to continue enjoying your Google Music account. Watchful eyes at XDA Developers have discovered a snag in Google's authorization system, which means that not only is there an upper limit of ten devices that can be authorized simultaneously, but there's also a limit of four de-authorizations per year. Since every time you flash your phone or tablet counts as a new authorization, and since your other devices probably hog a few tickets already, rooters will quickly hit the ten-device limit, at which point they're going to have to think long and hard about their de-auth strategy. Is that a ration of one flash per quarter? But then what happens if you buy a new device in a few months' time? Oh, this is too much.

[Thanks, Aman]

PSA: Google Music allows four device de-authorizations per year, rooters beware originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No sooner did the international variant of the One X reveal its source code, now the AT&T version has landed itself an unofficial root. Better still, the folks over at xda-developers have already squeezed the occasionally laborious process into a one-click install. For those not in the know, this doesn't mean an unlocked bootloader, which is still wrapped up in AT&T red tape. Root meddling types can hit up the source for the necessary files. Just, be careful -- that's some pricey polycarbonate and the Galaxy S III's still some weeks away.

AT&T's HTC One X gets rooted, catches up with the global gang originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of April 30th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 May 2012 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of April 23rd, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of April 9th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Joao]

Update: DingleBerry dev Chris Wade reached out to us to clarify that version 4.0 is not cancelled -- regardless of what the official changelog says. Where exactly the confusion comes from we're not entirely sure, but we've been told the project was open sourced so that others, perhaps those with more free time on their hands, could take a crack at the PlayBook OS and not because it's dead.

DingleBerry 4.0 cancelled, open-sourced in search of PlayBook OS 2.0 root exploit (updated: ok, maybe it's not cancelled) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 12th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CyanogenMod disables root access by default, now requires user configuration originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GTVHacker teases Boxee for rooted Sony Google TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxeeboxee boxBoxeeBoxce 4100Ce4100google tvGoogleTvgtv hackerGtvHackerhdpostcrossintelintel atomIntelAtomnsz-gt1portrootrootedsonyMon, 12 Mar 2012 20:52:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC One X gets rooted before retail debut]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-one-x-gets-rooted-before-retail-debut/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-one-x-gets-rooted-before-retail-debut/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-one-x-gets-rooted-before-retail-debut/#comments You didn't think the modders that form the very underpinnings of Android's base would let a little unicorn like the One X slide by unscathed, did ya? That polycarbonate überphone hasn't even made it out of the official launch gate and yet, thanks to MoDaCo, it's already been rooted. Sidestepping the usual dense how-to's typically associated with achieving root on non-Nexus devices, our eager beaver hacker's compiled Superboot: a one-step, no fuss boot image that automates the process for you sans the need for adb commands. The hack is said to work with retail versions of the handset and should play friendly with Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, though it will require S-OFF or an unlocked bootloader courtesy of HTCdev. So if you were tantalized by the possibilities of this quad-core phone, but not quite convinced you could handle another skinned UX, this might help to ease your quandary.

HTC One X gets rooted before retail debut originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidbootloaderHTCHTC DevHtcDevmobilepostcrossModacoOne XOneXrootrootingSuperbootsuperuserunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderThu, 08 Mar 2012 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[SetCPU gets an ICS-like overhaul, makes overclocking easier to do]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/setcpu-gets-an-ics-like-overhaul-makes-overclocking-easier-to-d/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/setcpu-gets-an-ics-like-overhaul-makes-overclocking-easier-to-d/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/setcpu-gets-an-ics-like-overhaul-makes-overclocking-easier-to-d/#comments Rooting has gotten a bit easier in Android land as of late, what with certain OEM's getting officially on board with unlock tools. For those who can claim O.G. residence in this underbelly of Rubin's mobile kingdom, however, a premium app known as SetCPU should ring a familiar bell. That Google Play application, useful for overclocking processors, has recently gotten a face lift, aligning its design more closely with Ice Cream Sandwich's visual flair while nixing the previously complicated interface and its dense jargon-y fluff in the process. Included in this version 2.3.0 update is a new frequency slider, governor menu for adjusting processor scaling, added support for multi-core devices and a slew of bug fixes. Sadly, phones sporting Eclair and below have been dropped, but chin up, you can always head to HTC Dev to pursue that Dream.

SetCPU gets an ICS-like overhaul, makes overclocking easier to do originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid marketAndroidMarketappapplicationGoogle PlayGooglePlayIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostminioverclockingrootrootingSetCPUupdateWed, 07 Mar 2012 22:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Inception brings root privileges, rush of adrenaline to Nokia N9 community]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/inception-brings-root-privileges-to-nokia-n9/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/inception-brings-root-privileges-to-nokia-n9/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/inception-brings-root-privileges-to-nokia-n9/#comments Inception brings root privileges, rush of adrenaline to Nokia N9 community So, here's the thing: Aegis, the security framework on the Nokia N9, has been busted wide open -- thanks to an exploit known as Inception. Much like root access on Android, the software allows developers to write apps (and users to install apps) that take full advantage of the N9's capabilities. Naturally, exploits such as these aren't for everyone -- in particular, Inception requires a familiarity with the command terminal -- but if you've ever wanted to load custom kernel modules, activate disabled hardware features or apply community-provided upgrades, a quick and relatively painless method is now here. A few words of caution: users mustn't upgrade their firmware beyond PR1.2 without first confirming that Inception is compatible, and because the exploit allows applications to gain full access to the phone, users should only install apps from trusted sources. Want to know more? Just follow the rabbit hole in the source below.

Inception brings root privileges, rush of adrenaline to Nokia N9 community originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Google TV update rolling out, if you want to root your time is now originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Outside the land of the free and the home of the Daytona 500? You may still be in luck, we're hearing it's out in Canada, ASUS' UK Twitter account confirmed today's the day across the pond, plus ASUS gave the good news to the land down under via Facebook. Check the company's Campus Life blog for a list of changes.

[Thanks, James, Rob & Udupa]

ASUS Transformer TF101 Ice Cream Sandwich update rolling out now in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0asusasus eee pad transformerAsusEeePadTransformerEee Pad TransformerEeePadTransformerIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsminipostotarootslatetablettf101updateupgradeFri, 24 Feb 2012 05:49:00 EST<![CDATA[GTVHacker tool brings Sony Google TVs root access, full Flash streaming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/gtvhacker-tool-brings-sony-google-tvs-root-access-full-flash-st/#commentsEarly Google TV adopters looking for root access can get it easily on their Sony units, thanks to the just released GTVHacker Sony Recovery Downgrader & Rebooter. Unlike brute force hacks we've seen so far for the Revue, this is an all-software method that requires (only) four 512MB or larger USB sticks to get the job done. Once completed the developers indicate their unsigned kernel includes a modified Flash plugin that will let users stream all the Hulu and other network TV content that has otherwise been denied the Google TV, plus other tweaks like optional support for NTFS formatted drives. It disables automatic updates, but users can still switch back to the stock software by resetting the unit in recovery mode. Once you've dug up your Atari Jaguar Sony Google TV remote, hit the links below for all the software and instructions necessary to get the job done although as always, YMMV.

GTVHacker tool brings Sony Google TVs root access, full Flash streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.13.2androidblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerflashgoogle tvGoogleTvgtvhackerhackhdpostminihdtvnsx-gt1nsz-gt1rootsonystreamingtvunsigned kernelUnsignedKernelMon, 20 Feb 2012 12:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sky Go finally available on a few Android devices, brings some new channels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/sky-go-android/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/sky-go-android/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/sky-go-android/#comments It's taken about eight months, but Sky Go is finally available on select Android handsets (HTC Desire, HTC Desire S, HTC Desire HD, HTC Incredible, HTC Sensation, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S II) after launching on iOS last year. Beyond the limited hardware support, there's a few other caveats to be aware of -- the app is only supported on Android 2.2 and 2.3, so when Ice Cream Sandwich hits some of those phones soon, users will be forced to choose between upgrading or keeping Sky Go working. Another drawback is that due to DRM, the app is blocked from working on rooted devices. Once users have jumped through those hoops though, there will also be even more content available for viewing on all platforms including Sky Atlantic, Sky 1, Sky Living and Sky Arts 1, before F1 coverage launches in March. Speaking of F1 -- Sky also announced its new channel will bring 5.1 surround sound to UK and Ireland broadcasts for the first time this season.

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Sky Go finally available on a few Android devices, brings some new channels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android 2.3android 4.0Android2.2Android2.3Android4.0appbskybdrmf1hdpostcrosshdtvhtcIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichminipostmobilemobilepostcrossrootsamsungskysky 1sky 1 hdsky artssky gosky livingsky sports f1 hdSky1Sky1HdSkyArtsSkyGoSkyLivingSkySportsF1HdsportsstreamingtvukMon, 20 Feb 2012 10:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of February 6th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-6th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-6th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/refresh-roundup-week-of-february-6th-2012/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of February 6th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon kindle fireAmazonKindleFireandroidandroid 2.3android 4.0.2Android2.3Android4.0.2asusasus transformer primeAsusTransformerPrimebellbell mobilityBellMobilitybioniccanadadroid xyboarddroidbionicDroidXyboardg-tabletgalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgingerbreadhackhackedhacksice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichkindle fireKindleFirelglg phoenixLgPhoenixmiuimobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid bionicmotorola xoomMotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaXoomphoenixrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromromsrootrootedrrsamsungsmartphonesmartphonessonysony tablet sSonyTabletStablettablet sTabletStransformer primeTransformerPrimeupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessviewsonicviewsonic g-tabletViewsonicG-tabletxoomxyboardSun, 12 Feb 2012 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nook Tablet gets easy root shortcut via SD card (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/nook-tablet-gets-easy-root-shortcut-via-sd-card-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/nook-tablet-gets-easy-root-shortcut-via-sd-card-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/29/nook-tablet-gets-easy-root-shortcut-via-sd-card-video/#comments Nook Tablet gets easy root shortcut via SD card (video)As the (admittedly niche) battle for root access wages on between the Nook Tablet creators and its end users, a new shortcut's been discovered for unlocking the Android-based slab -- and you'll need an SD card to do the business. The new technique, courtesy of xda-developers forum member Indirect, works on all tablets up to version 1.4.1, requiring the installation of some key files onto the card and a reboot to unleash the might of Google's Android Market. Those interested in a Google app hook-up for their Nook should check the video below and visit the source for those all-important files.

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Nook Tablet gets easy root shortcut via SD card (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android marketAndroidMarketbootloadergooglehackhackinghacksIndirectmodnooknook tabletNookTabletrootrootedsdSD cardSdCardsoftwaretabletunlockvideoxdaxda developersxda forumsXdaDevelopersXdaForumsSun, 29 Jan 2012 08:08:00 EST<![CDATA[SwitchMe brings makeshift guest account to Android root users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/switchme-brings-makeshift-guest-account-to-android-root-users/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/switchme-brings-makeshift-guest-account-to-android-root-users/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/switchme-brings-makeshift-guest-account-to-android-root-users/#comments SwitchMe brings makeshift guest account to Android root users, so lend that weirdo your phoneWouldn't it be absolutely splendid if you could hand your phone over to a friend (or complete stranger) without fear of them mucking up your system or digging into your personal bits? Yes, we'd absolutely love to see guest accounts become standard issue on all handsets, but until that day arrives, a new application called SwitchMe will work in a pinch. Word of caution, this app requires root privileges, which may deter many folks.

Rather than allowing multiple sessions to run simultaneously, as you'd expect on a desktop computer, SwitchMe lets users easily jump between different installations of Android -- they exist separately and don't talk to each other. Naturally, this also allows hobbyists to easily jump between their favorite ROMs, and gives developers clean sandboxes for app testing. The first hit is free, but if you want to manage more than two installations, you'll need to buy the unlock key for $1.98. Still, those who find the SwitchMe useful should consider tossing the developer a few bones.

Update: As a commenter pointed out, multiple ROMs are not supported at this time. The developer has verified this, stating that any content inside /system cannot be changed. Bummer.

[Thanks, Alan]

SwitchMe brings makeshift guest account to Android root users originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in 2010, the US Copyright Office added a set of anti-circumvention exemptions to the DMCA, effectively making it legal for smartphone users to jailbreak and/or root their devices. These exemptions, however, were never made permanent and now, they're about to expire. The EFF doesn't want this to happen, which is why it's decided to launch a campaign dedicated to the jailbreaking cause. With this initiative, the EFF is hoping to convince the Copyright Office to renew its exemptions and expand them to a wider range of devices, including tablets and videogame consoles. To achieve this, the organization is calling upon programmers and other jailbreaking enthusiasts to contact the Copyright Office directly, explaining why the ability to freely modify software is so vital to their lives or livelihoods. As the EFF argues, "Concrete examples will help show the Copyright Office why they should renew and expand the exemptions for jailbreaking." If you're interested in getting involved, you can contact the Copyright Office at the coverage link below, though all comments are due by February 5th. Hit up the source link for more details on the EFF's involvement.

Jailbreaking exemption to DMCA is about to expire, EFF would rather it didn't originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcopyrightcustomDigital Millennium Copyright ActDigitalMillenniumCopyrightActDMCAEFFElectronic Frontier FoundationElectronicFrontierFoundationexemptioniosjailbreaklawlegalmobilepostcrossOSpoliticsROMrootThu, 26 Jan 2012 11:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle Fire firmware update 6.2.2 brings full-screen browsing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/kindle-fire-firmware-updated-6-2-2-full-screen-browser/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/kindle-fire-firmware-updated-6-2-2-full-screen-browser/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/kindle-fire-firmware-updated-6-2-2-full-screen-browser/#comments The fine folks over at Amazon have further flushed out the firmware on its fiercely popular Fire tablet. Upgrading your Kindle Fire to version 6.2.2 will bring a handful of small performance tweaks, bugs fixes and, most notably, add a full-screen mode to the device's Silk browser. If you've gone ahead and rooted your Fire, applying the firmware bump will kill superuser access -- although a fresh build of BurritoRoot 2 should get you back on the straight and narrow. The new code is being pushed out over-the-air as we type, while those that enjoy the endorphin rush associated with instant gratification -- and know how to manually update a Kindle -- can find a link to the 6.2.2 firmware file below. Happy updating!

Kindle Fire firmware update 6.2.2 brings full-screen browsing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmazonbinBurrito RootBurritoRootfileFirefirmfirmwareflashKindleKindle FireKindleFireOTAover-the-airrootsoftwareupdatewareWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Transformer Prime falls at the hands of XDA dev, rooted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/transformer-prime-bootloader-rooted/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/transformer-prime-bootloader-rooted/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/transformer-prime-bootloader-rooted/#comments'Twas just days ago that we reported upon developer uproar over the locked bootloader currently taking up residence on the ASUS Transformer Prime -- and now it looks like some of that pain has been alleviated. A tinkerer over at xda-developers has published viperMOD Primer to help you easily root -- or unroot -- your shiny new laptop-tablet hybrid. The software necessary to apply the mod is only available for Windows at the moment, although developer -viperboy- is promising a Linux version in the not-too-distant future. Go ahead, pop the hood on your Prime and take a good look around.

Update: While XDA member -viperboy- created the viperMOD Primer tool, it should be noted that the NachoRoot exploit used by viperMOD was developed by TeamAndIRC.

[Thanks, Gez]

Transformer Prime falls at the hands of XDA dev, rooted originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>-viperboy-AndroidASUSboymodPrimeRootTransformerTransformer PrimeTransformerPrimeUnrootviperviperboyviperMODWi-FiWiFiXDAXDA Developersxda-developersXdaDevelopersWed, 04 Jan 2012 11:05:00 EST<![CDATA[RIM puts BlackBerry Playbook on massive sale; Android Market shoehorned onto rooted units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/blackberry-playbook-fire-sale-android-market-access-hack/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/blackberry-playbook-fire-sale-android-market-access-hack/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/blackberry-playbook-fire-sale-android-market-access-hack/#comments Research in Motion may not have found itself in a coveted spot as 2011 ended, but if it's learned anything from HP, there's a surefire way to rid itself of remaining BlackBerry PlayBook inventory: sell 'em for a loss. After the unloved slate went on sale in its native land, Americans can now save up to $400 on a PlayBook through February 4th. RIM's official webstore is offering the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB model for $299, leaving us to wonder who would ever choose the smaller two if all three remain in stock. In related news, those who take the company up on the offer can now gain access to the Android Market with a few choice moves. The fine folks over at CrackBerry have detailed the process, which requires a rooted PlayBook, WinSCP, the latest version of Cyanogen Google apps and a fair amount of patience. Naturally, not all Android apps will actually work on the device, but it's a lovely hack for a sure-to-be-sluggish week in your workshop. Hit the links below to learn more.

RIM puts BlackBerry Playbook on massive sale; Android Market shoehorned onto rooted units originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid marketAndroidMarketapplicationappsblackberryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookcrackfire saleFireSalegooglehackhackedjailbreakjailbrokenon saleOnSaleplaybookqnxrimrootrootedsaleslatetabletMon, 02 Jan 2012 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[WindowBreak Project seeks universal developer unlock tool for Windows Phone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/windowbreak-project-seeks-universal-developer-unlock-tool-for-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/windowbreak-project-seeks-universal-developer-unlock-tool-for-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/windowbreak-project-seeks-universal-developer-unlock-tool-for-wi/#commentsThe developer known as Jaxbot is becoming quite familiar around these parts, who's known for bringing instant app resuming and multitasking to Windows Phone -- long before these features had gone mainstream. Now, he's back at it with WindowBreak, a project that seeks to deliver an interop unlock tool that can be used on any Windows Phone. As you can see in the video after the break, his tool already works on Samsung phones, and now, Jaxbot needs the help of like-minded hackers to perform similar feats with HTC and Nokia handsets. If you're willing to give 'er a go during the holiday weekend, just check the source links below.

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WindowBreak Project seeks universal developer unlock tool for Windows Phone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappsdevdeveloperdevelopershackhackedhacksinterop unlockInteropUnlockjaxbotmicrosoftmobilepostcrossrootunlockunlockingutilityvideoWindowBreakwindows phoneWindowsPhoneMon, 26 Dec 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle Fire root reignited, beats 6.2.1 update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/kindle-fire-root-reignited-beats-6-2-1-update/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/kindle-fire-root-reignited-beats-6-2-1-update/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/kindle-fire-root-reignited-beats-6-2-1-update/#comments

Amazon's latest attempt to lock down root access on its Kindle Fire has been, well, routed. It took the tinkerers mere days to catch up and the new root file is now up for grabs, courtesy of Android Police and a few good devs. The method is app-based and looks to be disarmingly simple, but the usual warnings apply; mess up those software internals and bam, you've voided your warranty. Those still willing to dabble can find the full details at the source link below.

Kindle Fire root reignited, beats 6.2.1 update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Team Win Recovery Project 2.0 goes gold, tells your volume rocker to kiss off originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhackhacksmobilepostcrossrecoveryROMsrootteamwinteamwin recovery projectTeamwinRecoveryProjectTWRPTWRP 2.0Twrp2.0videoTue, 20 Dec 2011 09:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Yifan Lu jailbreaks Kindle Touch, uses a special MP3 file to do so (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/yifan-lu-jailbreaks-kindle-touch-uses-a-special-mp3-file-to-do/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/yifan-lu-jailbreaks-kindle-touch-uses-a-special-mp3-file-to-do/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/yifan-lu-jailbreaks-kindle-touch-uses-a-special-mp3-file-to-do/#comments http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/11/yifan-lu-jailbreaks-kindle-touch-uses-a-special-mp3-file-to-do/We've seen a fair share of Kindle Jailbreaks over the past few years, but Yifan Lu's (evidently the first) for the Kindle Touch is certainly novel in its approach. As The Digital Reader points out, a sizeable chunk of the Touch's software is essentially a string of pseudo HTML5 and JavaScript webpages -- differentiating it from Kindles prior -- which led Lu to notice an exploit rooted in its browser. It's there where he found a function titled nativeBridge.dbgCmd(), which'll run any ol' shell command as root. Armed with that knowledge, Lu crafted the jailbreak by cramming his payload of HTML and JavaScript into the ID3 tags of an easily downloadable MP3 file. There isn't much to be gained from "playing" that MP3 just yet, but Lu's looking forward to developers using the tools needed to write programs for the device. Full details about the jailbreak can be found at source link below, but before you head off, you can catch the video proof after the break.

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Yifan Lu jailbreaks Kindle Touch, uses a special MP3 file to do so (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondeveloper-bloge booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readershackerHTMLid3 tagsId3TagsjailbreakJavaScriptkindleKindle touchKindleTouchmedia playerMediaPlayermp3mp3 jailbreakMp3JailbreakMp3Playerrootvideoyifan luYifanLuMon, 12 Dec 2011 09:46:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook gets root thanks to childishly named DingleBerry tool]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/blackberry-playbook-gets-root-thanks-to-childishly-named-dingleb/#comments DingleBerry It's been a long time coming, but the PlayBook has finally been rooted. Devs neuralic, xpvqs and Chris Wade have been hard at work and have finally discovered a persistently exploitable hole that enables unfettered root access to the PlayBook. The culmination of their efforts, DingleBerry, hasn't been released just yet, but it should be hitting the series of tubes in the not too distant future. Obviously having super user access opens a world of possibilities to developers, but there are some immediate advantages too. For one, with DingleBerry the creators were able to re-enable web access to Hulu -- not only bypassing the lack of an app, but skipping the usual requirement of a Plus account for mobile consumption. Head on after the break to see the hack in action.

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BlackBerry PlayBook gets root thanks to childishly named DingleBerry tool originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlackBerryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookchris wadeChrisWadecmwdingleberryhackhackedhuluhulu plusHuluPlusjailbreakneuralicplaybookqnxResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMrootrootedtablettabletsxpvqsTue, 29 Nov 2011 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Nook Tablet gets rooted, bootloader stays under lock and key]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/20/nook-tablet-gets-rooted-bootloader-stays-under-lock-and-key/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/20/nook-tablet-gets-rooted-bootloader-stays-under-lock-and-key/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/20/nook-tablet-gets-rooted-bootloader-stays-under-lock-and-key/#comments Jealous of that root-ready Kindle Fire, but not ready to trudge through the Amazon to get it? Don't worry, you can stay huddled up with your Nook Tablet and get all the device rooting you want -- with a few caveats. Although the good folks on the XDA Forums haven't unlocked the slab's bootloader just yet, they've managed to root the tablet all the same. Jumping through a few technical hoops (or stumbling across forum user Indirect's one-click Windows utility) will score you access to the Android market and another way to sideload apps on the souped up slate. Custom ROMs? Not yet; in addition to killing the root with every device reboot, the locked bootloader is keeping the Nook's tweaked build of Android 2.3 front and center. Hit up the source link below to get started.

Update: Indirect has updated his forum post to clarify that the root is permanent.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Nook Tablet gets rooted, bootloader stays under lock and key originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bootloaderhackhackinghacksmodnooknook tabletNookTabletrootrootedsoftwaretabletunlockxdaxda developersxda forumsXdaDevelopersXdaForumsSun, 20 Nov 2011 18:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle Fire gets rooted with 'one click,' paves the way for Amazonian adventures]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/kindle-fire-gets-rooted-with-one-click-paves-the-way-for-amaz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/kindle-fire-gets-rooted-with-one-click-paves-the-way-for-amaz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/kindle-fire-gets-rooted-with-one-click-paves-the-way-for-amaz/#comments Yesterday, we saw the Kindle Fire get ripped apart. Today, it's been rooted. The solution comes courtesy of a user lovingly known as "death2all11o," who posted the "1-click' recipe to Android Forums earlier today. The procedure seems relatively straightforward, requiring only a copy of SuperOneClick 2.2, an Android SDK, and a bit of hacktastic know-how. For a more detailed guide, hit up the source links below.

[Thanks, Blake]

Kindle Fire gets rooted with 'one click,' paves the way for Amazonian adventures originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First it was the Kevlar-coated hardware, and now Android enthusiasts have cracked open the software edges of Motorola's latest Android baby. Yes, that dual-core slice of smartphone that is the Droid RAZR can now be rooted, but there is a catch. The Windows-only program won't let you reverse the deal once you've taken the hack-friendly plunge, even if you're unfortunate enough to hit a soft brick wall. You can check out the directions in the source link below, but we're wagging our finger of caution right now -- you've been warned.

Motorola Droid RAZR rooted -- watch out for rough edges originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3.5Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3.5AndroidGingerbreadDroid RAZRDroidRazrGingerbreadhackhackedmobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid RAZRMotorolaDroidRazrphonesrootrootedsmartphonesmartphonesMon, 14 Nov 2011 05:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus gets rooted, forums burst into applause]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/galaxy-nexus-gets-rooted-forums-burst-into-applause/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/galaxy-nexus-gets-rooted-forums-burst-into-applause/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/galaxy-nexus-gets-rooted-forums-burst-into-applause/#comments To root or not to root -- that's never really been a question for Nexus owners. Google's purebred Android phones are by nature developer-friendly and ship with a painless ability to unlock their bootloaders. So, it comes as no great surprise that well-known modder Modaco has achieved this very feat on the Galaxy Nexus, although it is nice to this Ice Cream Sandwich flagship upholding tradition. Whatever your personal computing OS choice, the superboot image file provided at the source will work for you, pushing the superuser APK to your handset and granting you administrator privileges. Retail versions of the phone will likely come locked, so be prepared to wipe your data if you choose to go down this route (pun definitely intended). As always, tinkering with high-end mobile toys comes with the usual associated risks, so proceed with caution. And remember the cardinal rule -- friends don't let friends root their phones.

Galaxy Nexus gets rooted, forums burst into applause originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 4.0Android Ice Cream SandwichAndroid Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0Android ICSAndroid4.0AndroidIceCreamSandwichAndroidIceCreamSandwich4.0AndroidIcsbootloaderbootloader unlockbootloader unlockedbootloadersBootloaderUnlockBootloaderUnlockedGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusICSmobilepostminiModacoNexusrootrootedrootingSamsung Galaxy NexusSamsungGalaxyNexussuperuserThu, 03 Nov 2011 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon adds Kindle Fire-specific details to Developer Portal, A's your FAQ]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/amazon-adds-kindle-fire-specific-details-to-developer-portal-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/amazon-adds-kindle-fire-specific-details-to-developer-portal-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/amazon-adds-kindle-fire-specific-details-to-developer-portal-a/#comments
The Kindle Fire may not be hitting the market until November, but Amazon has already updated its Developer Portal FAQ page with an entire section devoted to its forthcoming Android tablet. On the new page, you'll find largely standard information on things like the application process and how to set up an Android SDK emulator, though there are a few more salient tidbits, as well. For instance, Amazon says it will review every app in its Appstore for Fire compatibility, as part of an automated process. Rejected apps, Amazon informs us, will include those that rely on a gyroscope, camera, WAN module, Bluetooth, microphone, GPS, or micro SD. Apps are also forbidden from using Google's Mobile Services (and in-app billing), which, if included, will have to be "gracefully" removed. In terms of actual content, Amazon has outlawed all apps that change the tablet's UI in any way (including theme- or wallpaper-based tools), as well as any that demand root access (it remains to be seen how the company will treat the root-dependent apps already in its store). Interested devs can find more information at the source link, below.

Amazon adds Kindle Fire-specific details to Developer Portal, A's your FAQ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon app storeamazon appstoreamazon kindle fireAmazonAppstoreAmazonKindleFireandroidAndroid SDKAndroidSdkappapp storeapplicationAppStorebluetoothcameradevdeveloperfiregooglegoogle mobile servicesGoogleMobileServicesGPSgyroscopein-app billingIn-appBillingkindlekindle fireKindleFiremicro SDmicro-SDMicroSdroottabletthemeUIuser interfaceUserInterfacewallpaperWAN moduleWanModuleFri, 07 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson lends hand to FreeXperia devs, shows love for CyanogenMod 7.1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/sony-ericsson-lends-hand-to-freexperia-devs-shows-love-for-cyan/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/sony-ericsson-lends-hand-to-freexperia-devs-shows-love-for-cyan/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/02/sony-ericsson-lends-hand-to-freexperia-devs-shows-love-for-cyan/#comments Turns out, Sony Ericsson is really coming around to the understanding that Android phones are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. After taking notice of the FreeXperia team's tireless efforts to bring CyanogenMod 7.1 to certain SE devices, the company is now "pulling a Samsung" by lending its support to the cause. The firm has provided the group with approximately 20 phones, along with debugged and rebuilt camera library binaries to ensure a proper user experience. Not stopping there, Sony Ericsson hopes to make these bits available to all developers under a special EULA in the near future. Of course, the company continues to remind its users that it doesn't specifically condone unlocking the bootloader -- which still results in a void warranty -- even though it's willing to help you do just that.

[Thanks, Thorsten]

Sony Ericsson lends hand to FreeXperia devs, shows love for CyanogenMod 7.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbootloaderbootloaderscustom ROMcustom romsCustomRomCustomRomscyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7.1Cyanogenmod7.1developerdevelopersdevelopmentdevsdiyfreexperiagooglemobilepostminiromromsrootsmartphonesmartphonessony ericssonSonyEricssonunlocked bootloaderunlocked bootloadersUnlockedBootloaderUnlockedBootloadersxperiaSun, 02 Oct 2011 12:07:00 EST<![CDATA[TeamWin demos TWRP 2.0 recovery manager for Android, scoffs at your volume rocker (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/teamwin-demos-twrp-2-0-recovery-manager-for-android-scoffs-at-y/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/teamwin-demos-twrp-2-0-recovery-manager-for-android-scoffs-at-y/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/teamwin-demos-twrp-2-0-recovery-manager-for-android-scoffs-at-y/#comments It's pronounced "twerp," but don't mistake TeamWin's Recovery Project for a run-of-the-mill chump. The software is intended as a touchscreen replacement for ROM managers such as TWRP 1.0 and ClockworkMod Recovery. In addition to the all-important backup, restore and install functions, the utility now provides a full GUI for touch input that's fully customizable with XML themes. As a particular boon, developers will have the option to design custom installation processes unique to their particular ROMs, which is a lovely (though very metaphorical) cherry on top. As you'd expect, the software supports both phones and tabs, and if you're interested to see more, just check the full demo video after the break. According to the developer, the utility still needs some work before it's ready for prime time, but it's rather nice to see the group stay productive as it matures.

[Thanks, Ian]

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TeamWin demos TWRP 2.0 recovery manager for Android, scoffs at your volume rocker (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epic 4G Touch gets 'experimental' Windows-only root, overclockers and undervolters dance for joy originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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