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Netflix App Released For Android and Ported For A Few Android Devices Not Officially Supported

David Wasserman — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:08:43 +0000

Netflix App Released For Android and Ported For A Few Android Devices Not Officially Supported is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Netflix is finally here for Android users.

It’s only available for a few phones initially:

HTC Incredible with Android 2.2+
HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2+
HTC EVO 4G with Android 2.2+
HTC G2 with Android 2.2+
Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3+

They anticipate more support for other devices in the “coming months”.

Thanks to the fast working developers over at XDA, if you’re not on the list but have a Motorola Droid, Droid2 and Droid X the Netflix App has been ported for your device so long as you are running a leaked Gingerbread build or a custom ROM running Gingerbread.

It’s been working for most folks but not all so no guarantees but it’s worth a shot! You can head over to XDA Developers to get the download and give it a whirl!

All the listed devices can use the links below to grab your copy.

Android Market Link

Motorola XOOM Overclocked

David Wasserman — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:05:42 +0000

Motorola XOOM Overclocked is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Many Android folks enjoy the added power that comes with rooting and overclocking their device. This includes XDA member coolbho3000 who has overclocked his XOOM to 1.5GHz which give is some extra oomph!

Watch the video below and if you’re rooted and unlocked the bootloader you can check out XDA for instructions on how to overclock your Motorola XOOM.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Grab Cyanogen Mod 7 Alpha For myTouch 4G

David Wasserman — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:39:27 +0000

Grab Cyanogen Mod 7 Alpha For myTouch 4G is a post from: Android Phone Geek

A couple of days ago, Cyanogen Mod 7 Alpha became available for the Samsung Nexus S. Now if your rockin’ T-Mobile’s myTouch 4G you can try out the CyanogenMod custom ROM for yourself.

This is an alpha build and may not be perfect so if you come across any flaws, be sure to report them to the Cyanogen Mod crew so they can work on a fix.

You can grab Cyanogen Mod 7 Alpha from XDA Developers along with instructions.

Galaxy Tab Voice Calling On Certain Carriers

David Wasserman — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:18:26 +0000

Galaxy Tab Voice Calling On Certain Carriers is a post from: Android Phone Geek

If your carrier is AT&T, Bell or Rogers and you have a newly minted Samsung Galaxy Tab, there is one glaring omission. The ability to make voice calls! Well, now you can, thanks to XDA Developer member ClubTech who released a hack that will bring voice calls to your new Android tablet.

This method will not work on CDMA carriers or T-Mobile because of their IMEI block. T-Mobile users are in luck though, head over here and there’s a hack for you as well.

So, if you are on one of the aforementioned carriers, head on over to XDA Developers for the instructions and download links.

Froyo Leaked For Samsung Captivate

David Wasserman — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:17:22 +0000

Froyo Leaked For Samsung Captivate is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Are you the proud owner of a Samsung Captivate and are chomping at the bit to try a little Android 2.2. You’re in luck because a leaked Froyo build has emerged for your downloading pleasure. If you are ready for a little hacking, have at it!

Instructions are below and are simple:

Download the leaked file I897UCJI6-OCD-REV02-Low-designgears.exe from the source link below.
Power Down Your Samsung Captivate.
Launch the I897UCJI6-OCD-REV02-Low-designgears.exe file you just downloaded.
Hold down the volume buttons and plug in your Captivate.
Hit “Start” on the Odin program and be patient.

As always, you are doing this at your own risk but with that said please have fun! [XDA Developers]

Root Achieved on EVO 4G With Froyo

Jibben Hillen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:06:13 +0000

Root Achieved on EVO 4G With Froyo is a post from: Android Phone Geek

The official Froyo update to the Sprint HTC EVO 4G has now officially been rooted! There are step by step instructions at XDA Developers, though this isn’t as easy as the Android 2.1 root method. You will need to get down into the EVO’s firmware if you want to get superuser access. If you are willing to risk bricking, or making your phone useless, you may want to check of the directions at the link below (NOTE: Android Phone Geek takes no responsibility for this). I expect a much more streamlined method to become available shortly. [XDA Developers]

Motorola Droid 2 Rooted

David Wasserman — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:05:50 +0000

Motorola Droid 2 Rooted is a post from: Android Phone Geek

The members of the Android development community in the quest to root every phone possible have done it again. The fine folks at XDA Developers have gained super user on the Motorola Droid 2 much in the same way as the Droid X.

If you remember correctly, obtaining root on the Droid X was no easy process and neither was the Droid 2. Based on past history with other devices, you should be seeing one-click rooting for the Droid 2 in no time at all.

If you are brave and would like to try rooting the Droid 2 yourself or better yet maybe just read about how they did it, head on over to XDA Developer forums and check it out.

Leak Updates Evo 4G To Official Version

David Wasserman — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:09:19 +0000

Leak Updates Evo 4G To Official Version is a post from: Android Phone Geek

If you like taking care of things “manually” on your HTC EVO 4G, you can update to the official Android 2.2 Froyo as the RUU has leaked on the interwebs. RUU is a Windows program that’s used by technicians to restore or upgrade an Android phone to the latest version.

Here is how to to it:

Charge Evo’s battery to 75 percent minimum
Ensure HTC Sync is installed on your PC
Turn on USB debugging
Connect to your computer, and use the charge only USB profile
Double click the RUU and follow the prompts

Note: This will erase all your data, as well as break any known root methods. Unofficial updates can cause issues with your device.

Now that the warning is out of the way, hit up XDA Developers for the download link and have a blast!

Android 2.2 With Sense Leaked For Droid Incredible

David Wasserman — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:13:30 +0000

Android 2.2 With Sense Leaked For Droid Incredible is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Look what has surfaced now? The folks at XDA Developers have scored the download files for Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Sense. It seems to be a great leak as well, with all features in working order.

So, what are you waiting for, go on over and download the leak and enjoy some Froyo!

Note: You need to flash the previously leaked OTA prior to flashing this current leak. [via XDA Developers]

Froyo On The Sprint HTC EVO 4G

David Wasserman — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:31:26 +0000

Froyo On The Sprint HTC EVO 4G is a post from: Android Phone Geek

Many of you are waiting patiently for Android 2.2 on your Sprint HTC EVO 4G. Well, Froyo’s code has been out in the wild for a couple of weeks and some folks over at XDA Developers (Avalaunchmods) have a Froyo build you can try on your HTC EVO.

While it’s not perfect, they have working WIFI, multitouch, Bluetooth, calls and so on. The camera is not working yet but it may be worth a try and I’m sure they will get the camera functioning in no time. [XDA Developers]