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All posts tagged "sideloading"


Saturday, August 6, 2011

First WP7 Custom ROM

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Software" @ 11:30 AM

http://www.wpcentral.com/hd7-gets-first-custom-rom

Well, it had to happen sooner or later - the first custom ROMs for WP7 are now in the wild. This first one's for the HD7 and doesn't add a whole lot to the mix; more of a proof of concept than anything else. But as the platform matures we'll probably see more cooks in the kitchen, and more enticing recipes to try out. As of now though, this new ROM doesn't bring a lot to the table, but just knowing that it's possible is a step forward.


Tuesday, June 28, 2011

WP7 Screen Recorder

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Software" @ 10:00 PM

http://www.wpcentral.com/wp7-screen...corder-homebrew

The homebrew community has been hard at work bringing some of the functionality to WP7 that we've taken for granted under Windows Mobile. Case in point is this new app that allows you to record your WP7 screens onto a PC sans wires. This would be useful for instance, if you're a corporate IT guy trying to teach executive doofus types how to manage their WP7 phones.


Tuesday, January 25, 2011

What's Coming In The First WP7 Update

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Developer" @ 09:00 PM

http://blog.walshie.me/2011/01/25/f...-that-are-real/

"It's hard to believe something like this was missing, but even more so people actually missed using it (the generic excuse from fruit phone owners when bagging the platform). Sure there are certain scenarios where it's required, but only a few...Having said that, in the first update you're getting copy and paste. For reals!"

This cat's been out of the bag so long, it's begotten a litter. But the details count - copy and paste will only be available in a text control box, which somewhat limits its usefulness. I'd be interested if it works on web pages with IE, for example. The other two big items - WP7 will work much faster than ever, and the sideloading security hole exposed by the Chevron WP7 tool will be closed. Not exactly an overhaul update, but there's meat on them thar bones.


Sunday, January 23, 2011

Microsoft To Hacker: Have A Go

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Developer" @ 08:30 PM

http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2...indows-phone-7/

"20-something firmware magician GeoHot (George Hotz) has already been sued by Sony for jailbreaking the PlayStation 3, and caused a major stir in the iPhone dev community when he released limera1n. So what next for the ambitious young hacker? How about taking a stab at Windows Phone 7?"

Despite temporarily taking down the Chevron WP7 tool that allowed sideloading of apps, Microsoft continues to be less than draconian about shutting out would-be hackers. In this instance, it's almost a dare to hacker GeoHot (mugshot above), with an offer of a free development device thrown in for good measure. I hope MS stays the course on this - I for one ain't that keen on the gated marketplace concept, especially since half the countries WP7 has been introduced in still have no official access to Windows Marketplace.


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Chevron WP7 Unlocker Pulled

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Software" @ 05:30 PM

http://www.chevronwp7.com/post/2057...windows-phone-7

"Earlier today, we were contacted by Brandon Watson, Director of Developer Experience for Windows Phone 7, to discuss the ChevronWP7 unlocking tool...we established a mutual understanding of our intent to enable homebrew opportunities and to open the Windows Phone 7 platform for broader access to developers and users...To pursue these goals with Microsoft's support, [he] has agreed to engage in futher discussions with us about officially facilitating homebrew development on WP7. To fast-track discussions, we are discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately."

Just days after being posted, the ChevronWP7 tool that allows sideloading of apps onto WP7 devices has been pulled - that's the bad news. The good news is that Microsoft, notwithstanding yesterday's statement, is willing to support homebrew efforts. Now the situation looks like the best of both worlds - the open free-for-all that characterised Windows Mobile development, and the locked down, officially supported marketplace approach of Apple. This is closer to what Google is doing with Android, with the crucial difference of having some official sanction; of course with the understanding that if you want to hack your device, anything bad that happens is on your head. I'm happy with this, especially since as of this moment there's no official marketplace access available in Malaysia, and sideloading is the only way to get anything on board.


Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Microsoft On Hacking WP7

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Software" @ 07:30 PM

http://www.winrumors.com/microsoft-...ently-unusable/

"We anticipated that people would attempt to unlock the phones and explore the underlying operating system. We encourage people to use their Windows Phone as supplied by the manufacturer to ensure the best possible user experience. Attempting to unlock a device could void the warranty, disable phone functionality, interrupt access to Windows Phone 7 services or render the phone permanently unusable."

Well, I thought that MS shouldn't do anything too drastic about people rooting their WP7 devices, and it appears that they won't. The statement above, in response to the ChevronWP7 app that came out a few days ago (pictured), is the equivalent of "Do what you want, but it's on your head". But I think that's the best case scenario for everybody - MS can concentrate on the vast majority who aren't power users, and disclaim any legal liability from those who want to push the boundaries a little bit.


Friday, November 26, 2010

ChevronWP7 Allows Sideloading On WP7

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Windows Phone Software" @ 08:00 AM

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20...ocker-released/

Well, it had to happen. Now the real question is to see what Microsoft does about it. I don't think the full lock down treatment a'la Apple was ever really intended, but neither is the free-for-all that is Android. Some happy third way? I don't know about you, but I'd veer toward allowing a modicum of freedom - if you're going to go out of your way to root your device, then you'll know (and should be willing to bear) the consequences.


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