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HTC releases kernel source for Sprint and T-Mobile HTC One variants, custom kernels appear

May 01 2013 11:55 AM | skynet11 in Kernels

Just under two weeks since HTC released kernel source for the Developer Edition and Canadian variants of the HTC One, the company did the same for the Sprint, T-Mobile, Asian and European variants on HTCDev. Also, custom kernels have already begun appearing, including one by faux123 and one by teaMSeven.

Via URL: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/30/htc-releases-one-kernel-sources-for-u-s-sprint-t-mobile-asian-and-european-variants/
Via Name: Android Police
Source 1 URL: http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
Source 1 Name: HTCDev
Source 2 URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255900
Source 2 Name: Faux123's kernel thread on XDA-Developers
Source 3 URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255160
Source 3 Name: teaMseven's kernel thread on XDA-Developers
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AT&T locks down its Galaxy S IV bootloader

Apr 30 2013 02:05 PM | skynet11 in Kernels

If you needed any more proof that AT&T and Verizon are a functional duopoly (you know, beyond yesterday's news that they control 65% of the mobile market in the U.S.), the "rethink possible" network's latest move gives it to you. According to djrbliss and confirmed by Steve Kondik (aka Cyanogen), AT&T is following Verizon's lead and has locked down the bootloader for its variant of the Galaxy S IV.

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Kernel Source Already Released for Galaxy S4

Apr 19 2013 10:55 PM | mikelewis in Kernels

Samsung seems to be rather punctual so far with its GPL compliance, having already released kernel source for some variants of its Galaxy S IV before the masses even have the device in hand. Samsung published the kernel source Friday morning on its Open Source Release Center.

Via URL: http://opensource.samsung.com/
Via Name: Samsung Open Source
Source 1 URL: http://www.sammobile.com/2013/04/19/samsung-releases-galaxy-s4-kernel-source-gt-i9500-gt-i9505-sgh-i337m/
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Development community finally breaks Motorola's locked bootloaders?

Apr 07 2013 07:45 PM | skynet11 in Kernels

For years, many Android users who like to root their phones have shied away from buying Motorola phones because their locked bootloaders have defied the development community's most valiant attempts to unlock. Of course, people still have managed to find ways to run custom ROMs on Motorola phones, but they have never been able to install custom kernels (except where Motorola provides official bootloader unlocks). People who claimed to have found a way to unlock Motorola's bootloaders have almost always been greeted with skepticism or even ridicule. Today, however, a developer with a proven track record for credibility claims to have done the previously unthinkable and posted screenshots to prove it: in his own words, the "World's FirstMotorola Exploited Bootloader."

Via URL: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/07/bootloader-reportedly-unlocked-on-the-droid-razr-hd-razr-m-and-more/
Via Name: Droid Life
Source 1 URL: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/15008-motorola-bootloaders-cracked/
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Motorola's vaunted bootloaders have been unlocked for the RAZR HD, RAZR M, and Atrix HD

Apr 08 2013 06:35 PM | skynet11 in Kernels

Yesterday we reported that a developer known on Twitter as @djrbliss had achieved the previously unthinkable in picking the vaunted Motorola bootloader locks for the RAZR HD, the RAZR M, and the Atrix HD. Today the exploit has been released for your unlocking pleasure. There are obviously some cautionary notes that go along with every bootloader unlock released, and this one is certainly no different.

Via URL: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/08/motorola-razr-hd-razr-m-and-atrix-hd-bootloader-unlock-released/
Via Name: Droid Life
Source 1 URL: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/
Source 1 Name: Dan Rosenberg (djrbliss)
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Kernel Devs: Force A/C Charging Through Any Source

Mar 06 2012 05:30 PM | SolsticeZero in Kernels

We all can lament on how horrible it is charging something over USB with Android. Seriously, that stuff takes all day. Well now, thanks to the rather well known Chad (of AnthraX kernel fame), a method has been developed for A/C charging on any input d...

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Compiling Your Own Kernel From Source

Nov 27 2011 01:00 PM | ro6666lt in Kernels

The Linux kernel.  It's the heart and soul of Android and can be a little intimidating for those new to the Development scene.  For those of you that are unfamiliar, the kernel is basically a bridge between applications and the actual data processi...

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SGS i9000 UnBrickable Mod Now Available

Nov 03 2011 02:30 PM | Soupdog50 in Kernels

Are you the owner of a Samsung Galaxy S i9000 ? Worried about bricking it? (Perhaps when putting the new Samsung Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich Port on it) RootzWiki Member AdamOutler , The mastermind behind the Unbrickable Mod for the Captivate h...

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