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TeamWin Finds EVO 3D Exploit, Root May Be Coming Soon

By Cory Gunther
on 30 Jun, 2011

You may not know who TeamWin is but they are the guys that brought things like WIMAX and HDMI Mirror to CM7 for the EVO. They are hard at work but they have families and jobs just like the rest of us and this will take time. According to a few tweets along with an already huge thread over at XDA they have found an exploit in the kernel used on the HTC EVO 3D and are looking good for root access in the coming days.

HTC Staying True on Their Word, Working Hard to Allow Bootloader Unlocks

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Jun, 2011

I know HTC and the bootloader issue has been in the news off and on as of late, but it seems lately they have been answering more tweets and Facebook posts regarding the issue. Just this morning we noticed three responses all regarding bootloaders in a row on Twitter, and even a few on Facebook as well. At least HTC is actually updating the public and giving us hope that this change is coming soon.

Certain Galaxy Tab 10.1 might be getting sold with Unlocked Bootloader?

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Jun, 2011

If you haven't rushed to the nearest Best Buy or Fry's Electronics to get yourself a shiny new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 we might have some news that will make you want one. Just like we told you yesterday the Tab is officially for sale starting today. Now some reports are streaming in that some lucky users that went home and turned their Tab on were greeted with a familiar splash screen we have seen before. It shows as being "unlocked"

Motorola Confirms Photon 4G will indeed have a locked bootloder

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Jun, 2011

It looks like the exciting news that the Photon 4G would come with an unlocked bootloader has been put to rest, Motorola was quick to come out and confirm that the statements made in the NYC event today about it having an unlocked bootloader were incorrect. After a few looked for confirmation it looks like the real story will still have to wait.

Motorola PHOTON 4G will NOT have a locked bootloader

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Jun, 2011

The big news coming out of the Motorola event today in NYC was the release of the Photon 4G and the Motorola Triumph. We are just getting word now that even bigger news is coming from this event, the Motorola PHOTON 4G will NOT have a locked bootloader. This is huge news for all of us android nerds in the world as most of their latest devices have all been locked down, including the Atrix 4G and Droid X2.

Breaking: HTC to unlock all bootloaders [UPDATE: Only on Future Devices]

By Cory Gunther
on 26 May, 2011

Breaking just now it seems all the talk and discussion on Facebook and Twitter over the last few days has finally made HTC listen. People all across twitter, myself included retweeted tons of comments regarding HTC and their new policy of having locked bootloaders on their devices. Just yesterday we reported on HTC discussing plans to change this policy. Locking the bootloader has been a huge issue in the recent past for Motorola as well. They've claimed to be unlocking future devices also. Official comment below.

Motorola Changing policy on locked bootloaders?

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Apr, 2011

We have some possibly great news here, but I wouldn't get to excited just yet. According to some very new information it looks like Motorola will be changing their policy on locked bootloaders and will offer a solution for both end users, and unlocking for developers. Excellent! For anyone that has followed any Android news as of late, has heard about this story from one source or another. This has been a major public issue for Motorola for more than a few weeks now.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Rooted already

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Apr, 2011

Ever since Sony announced that they would be having unlocked bootloaders I'm sure you have all been happily waiting for the new and exciting phones they have coming out to hit the shelves. The Xperia Play, and the Arc look sweet. Today I have some news for you, looks like the Xperia Arc has already been rooted.

Unlocked Dell Streak Hitting the US with Froyo

By Dylan Bailey
on 16 Nov, 2010

Waiting has been a commonplace among Android users. We are always waiting for our devices to be updated to the latest edition of our favorite operating system. Well it seems the same is true with purchasing devices, waiting (in some cases) is best. Within the coming weeks, Dell.com will begin selling unlocked Streaks in the US with Froyo preinstalled. Current users of the Streak are getting their hands on the new software right now, but only if they own the unlocked version of the tablet. Currently there is no word on how much the US unlocked tablets will be, or which 3G bands they will be using. We should find out the final details of the product launch coming here in the next few weeks. [Via StreakSmart]

Samsung Galaxy Tab Unlocked German Pricing Shocker

By Donny Benfield
on 6 Sep, 2010

Well, jump on this train ride of Galaxy Tab pricing info, because that is what it is. Now being shown--unlike the rumored US pricing-- Amazon Germany has the Tab for €799 ($1,030).