Tag Archives: Android

Android 2.2 for (nearly) all Android devices

Several weeks ago Google has released the source code for the current generation of Android, called Froyo or version 2.2. The open source code allows the development of community firmware version of Android Froyo. After several alpha and beta versions … Continue reading

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How to skip Android Welcome Screen

Sometimes the welcome or activation screen in Android does not work properly. You cannot reach the next screen by tapping on the Android icon. But there is an amazing trick to skip the Android welcome screen and settings and reach … Continue reading

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Android 2.2: CyanogenMod v6 makes progress

The open source community can show their first successes in terms of Froyo-based builds. A very early version of the CyanogenMod v6, based on Googles open source operating system Android can be downloaded. The adjustments to the newest Android  version  by … Continue reading

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Laucher Pro – Fast Homescreen Replacement for Android in Froyo design

Launcher Pro is my favorite homescreen replacement for Android. Most of all because it is very fast and runs smooth even on older Android phones like the HTC Magic or HTC G1. Also the design is very appealing- It looks … Continue reading

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Download the best custom Android 2.1 (Eclair) ROM for Nexus One, Droid, Dream and Magic

CyanogenMod-5.0.8 for Nexus One, Droid, Dream, and Magic has arrived! This is by far the BEST CM release! So much good stuff in there that you won’t even know what to do with it. And ADW Launcher is now the … Continue reading

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The new Symbian ^3 (Preview Video)

The new, fully open source Symbian^3 platform introduces several major advances that device manufacturers can use when creating compelling devices, that developers can take advantage of when creating fantastic apps, and that will ultimately mean a truly engaging experience for … Continue reading

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Motorola Milestone 2 called XT720 focusing on photo and video

Motorola has introduced their Android-Smartphone “Milestone XT720″, focusing on video and photo quality. The gadget includes a 8 Megapixel camera with a build in Xenon flash light. The mobile phone records videos up to 720p HD videos which can be … Continue reading

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FroYo for HTC Magic (& G1) – A real Performance Boost

It didn’t last long until a group of enthusiastic programmers started porting Android 2.2 aka Froyo for the HTC Magic as well as the HTC Dream. A first alpha version of Android 2.2 was already released a few days after the … Continue reading

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How to set an Access Point Name (APN) in Android

With your Acess Point Name (APN) settings you can set up a mobile data connection via your mobile provider to access Internet via GPRS (or EDGE) or UMTS (3G). APN-Settings can be found under Settings > Wireless > Mobile Networks … Continue reading

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Android 2.2 FroYo expected May 19th

Most Android users are still struggling with an official update of their handset to Android version 2.1 (Eclair).  But the next  release of Google’s smart phone operating system is already in start position. According to Android and Me codename Froyo … Continue reading

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