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which is the best alternative hacked phone to G1?

Hi everybody,
I have been trying to catch up on the recent development in android porting.
Now, I am planning to get a new phone. Since my carrier does not sell the g1, I am wondering which would be the best working alterntive? Meaning which port would allow to use most/all feature of android?
I do need gps working now or in the near future to make this a viable alternative to me.
I have been looking at the ports of which I already know of, being the port to the vogue and to the diamond.
To my understanding (please correct me) the vogue lacks the gps hardware.
So the only device left is the diamond. Or are there any other phones which I have overseen, that sport gps, and a progressing/working port of android?
To sum it all up:
Which device gets the most attention by the dev community regarding the port of android to it?
Which one is at the moment the best working port (which device)?
Which phone poses to be the most promising device for a fully fledge port in the future?
I would be quite thankful, if anybody in the know, or even someone the porting community could give me some insight or even a proper roundup on my options here.
regards and thx for your help and insights in advance,
trial

Vogue has the GPS hardware, but AFAIK, GPS is far off for any Android port.

General Mobile is coming out with an alternative Android phone, it also has dual sim slots.
http://www.generalmobile.com/new/Default.aspx?PageName=Products&ProductId=200
I'm waiting for this to come out and to see some reviews.

Check the Google Android developer page.
You can buy a developer version phone for $399
All you have to do is register as a developer which cost $25(I think).
Edit: Not really for porting to but you did mention you couldn't get a G1, so I'm assuming you're open to a native Android phone.

ok guys.
first of all, thx for your replies.
i am not really planning to get the real g1 (even the dev version), since i am not really satisfied with its hw.
i figured it'd be easier to get a used htc device off ebay, which would be capable of running android.
So, I'd be willing to wait - which device looks the most promising in running a full android port?
Is there any effort whatsoever on the gps for the vogue or any other device? Is it likely that it will work at all?
thx for your info again

TV out on pure.

Greetings,
Can anyone confirm if the AC T110/100 actually works for TV out or not. I've seen lots of conflicting theories in my thread searches, but nobody specified if they have actually tried this cable. (Sorry if I missed the post, I did look quite a bit)
Heres what I know:
I started by sending a helpdesk request to HTC support, but got no reply at all. According to AT&T's website:
(http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/HTC-PURE/index.jsp) under the Features Tab it states:
"HTC ExtUSB™—11 pin mini USB 2.0, audio jack, and TV Out in one (HTC TV Out cable sold separately)"
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I figured I'd try to slap something together on my own, so I tried a few things.
Before I did anything, I enabled the tv out in the registry.
HKLM/software/HTC/TVOut/Function=1
I then tried to run the Nue Tv out app:
( http://www.nuerom.com/BlogEngine/page/nueTVOut.aspx )
The .exe installer did not work. I found a slightly older cab that did install. The nue app requires you to use the audio dongle that comes with the phone and a "Ipod or camcorder" 1/8 to rca out plugged into the dongle's audio out. The pinout for Ipod and camcorder video is different so I couldn't imagine they would both work. After installing, I can confirm that neither works (at least with the only installable version). I have seen posts of people getting this working with the generic topaz running wm6.1, so I'm at a bit of a loss. My next step was to buy one of the official cables, but I'm wondering if anyone's tried this yet.
Thanks in advance if anyone has any insight into this.
Kisamamike

I am not sure it is supported, it seems AT&T being the world class customer oriented institution they are just badly copied the HTC "Fuze" specs (http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/HTC-FUZE/index.jsp) and added/removed this and that.
From what I understand, the regkey *IS* there, but this is simply because Windows Mobile 6.x supports TV out, and is even on other phones.
The hardware on the "Pure" / Topaz does not support TV-Out as the Graphics card in the phone is a different release to the "Fuze" / HD / Pro phones.

pneuma said:
I am not sure it is supported, it seems AT&T being the world class customer oriented institution they are just badly copied the HTC "Fuze" specs (http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/HTC-FUZE/index.jsp) and added/removed this and that.
From what I understand, the regkey *IS* there, but this is simply because Windows Mobile 6.x supports TV out, and is even on other phones.
The hardware on the "Pure" / Topaz does not support TV-Out as the Graphics card in the phone is a different release to the "Fuze" / HD / Pro phones.
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Thanks Pneuma, makes sense, I didn't do much homework on the hardware itself, just assumed it'd be the same chipset.

[Q] Compatible BT Control Pad

I'm on the hunt for compatible bluetooth control pads for the samsung galaxy s. I used to have one for my old i900 and worked a treat (can't recall the name of the pad), but had heard wiimote and other bluetooth controllers will not work with new samsung widget devices and htc sense phones.
Does anyone know one which will work as touch screen gaming is a bit poo
Hoping this is not a re-post

Zeemote works, even on 2.1 firmwares, but you have to buy the GamePro drivers. Here is it in action - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8y5Z_Xc7fI
On 2.2 firmwares bluetooth HID profile support is added for BT keyboards/mice, but sadly WiiMotes are still a no-go.
If your old one is a HID profile device it may well work on 2.2 firmwares.

Cheers, shall look into zeemotes. My old unit was the samsung i900 (windows mobile), and i regret selling with the pad as it looks like was compatible with gamepro. Still zeemotes seem pretty cheap so will definitely try these out.

Okay, remembered the one i had with my samsung omnia i900. It was the MSI BGP-100. This would be more ideal for me to have again as of the extra buttons (three seems a bit short on the zeemote), and originally cost me around £10 including delivery. I've noticed that since the time i had it this pad has become discontinued and i can only find a few sellers but they want £90 for it (seriously WTF! ).
So my second question is does anyone know wnywhere that still has stock of the MSI BPG-100 and selling at a reasonable price and will ship to UK or does anyone know of an equivalent that has more than three buttons?

kil43 said:
Okay, remembered the one i had with my samsung omnia i900. It was the MSI BGP-100. This would be more ideal for me to have again as of the extra buttons (three seems a bit short on the zeemote), and originally cost me around £10 including delivery. I've noticed that since the time i had it this pad has become discontinued and i can only find a few sellers but they want £90 for it (seriously WTF! ).
So my second question is does anyone know wnywhere that still has stock of the MSI BPG-100 and selling at a reasonable price and will ship to UK or does anyone know of an equivalent that has more than three buttons?
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You mean this
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13760
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The little Bluetooth keyboards work as game controllers with Froyo, if the game app can remap keys. I've used one with Gameboid. It's not as good as a dedicated gamepad but you get used to it.

@ DotMpeg - Yes that's the MSI pad. If you can find anywhere that sells them at a semi sensible cost and has stock please let me know. Dealextreme along all other sites i have found that still have them listed do not have stock...
@ TheBeano - Sadly not running froyo yet as the UK network providers have not released their versions quite yet (due anytime now), but when they do i'll certainly be looking into these if i still can't get hold of the old MSI pad. Either that or the temptation to debrand will grow

The sony ericsson live view© is amazing
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@ hiraj_panosian It looks like an overpriced toy and more to the point what the hell does it have to do with the topic

http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/503?osCsid=da7f746bd7d9670cb9728607e432e477
not used it though

Excellent find and not a bad price I'll see what i can find out about these and report back anything for other users.

Looks like the RC-100 cannot be used as a phone gamepad. Got the below message direct from manufacturer;
"The RC-100 is not a Zeemote. The RC-100 is a remote control that works over the Zigbee wireless protocol (not Bluetooth) designed to work with our line of Bioloid Humanoid Robots.
It was not designed to work with cellular phones and therefore I believe it will not serve your purpose of using it with your phone or pad."
The hunt continues...

Hunt will be over soon with CM 6.1 coming! Then we can just use our Datel Retro Wireless controllers and WiiMotes...

CM 6.1? Sounds promosing, tell me more please

I didn't read the thread properly, sorry for that. I really like the way you can wear it as a watch. It has a real screen in comparison with other bluetooth watches...

kil43 said:
CM 6.1? Sounds promosing, tell me more please
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Cyanogenmod ROM 6.1, it will have a bluetooth implementation that works with WiiMotes etc.

@ hiraj_panosian - no problem. It looks nice but i can't understand why anyone would be that lazy to pull the phone outta their pocket?
@ NZtechfreak - Should have realised that CM was Cyanogen Mod Do You know if they are actually making this as a stable ROM as at present they have done nothing but experimental ones for the i9000.

Its not yet stable, they've made a lot of progress though.

[Q] Does the USB ports on the dock work with a 3G dongle?

I think the question does not need any more explanations.
Maybe someone that has the transformer can check this...

I highly doubt it.

I very much doubt it with the Asus stock ROM but I would hazard a guess and say that this may be possible with custom ROMs. It wouldn't make sense for Asus to support this as they will be selling a 3G version so it would be detrimental to their sales strategy.

I tested some "No name" android 2.1 / 2.2 tablets with stock kernel and the 3G dongle was recognized and more, GSM signal was displayed.
I see that a 3G modem is detected on Xoom, but no one tested this to the end.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13012142&postcount=3

vipergrm said:
It wouldn't make sense for Asus to support this as they will be selling a 3G version so it would be detrimental to their sales strategy.
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Why not? Why would Asus care if you buy 3G or WiFi version as long as you buy one of them?

Magnesus said:
Why not? Why would Asus care if you buy 3G or WiFi version as long as you buy one of them?
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I'd imagine that Asus wouldn't care but any carrier they have a deal with to push the tablet might have issue with it.
It is hit or miss with tablets from what I'm aware of. I don't think it worked with the gtablet out of the box.

I can't imagine drivers and software for Honeycomb to support those USB 3g dongles...
I can imagine getting a Mifi or similar mobile wifi hotspot though and using it with the TF and other devices.

bcostea said:
I tested some "No name" android 2.1 / 2.2 tablets with stock kernel and the 3G dongle was recognized and more, GSM signal was displayed.
I see that a 3G modem is detected on Xoom, but no one tested this to the end.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13012142&postcount=3
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its very easy to figure out, if you're a developer, and you check the /proc/config.gz you know if its compiled with support for 3G dongle and which (huawai works 99% and a few others and some which not even yet has linux drivers ready)
so that will confirm, that xoom probably have no stock kernel support, and same goes for asus pad here...
On Folio100 we had to re-compile the kernel and re-write special pppoe drivers to make it work..(DerArtem made all this)
your reference tablet from china was a special edition, that they made drivers fror and a kernel with support for it.. and its was indeed 2.1...
most other chinatab's did not have 3g simslot or support..(stock does not mean android stock, but company default chosen kernel which can be with alot of functionality, or none at all, stripped to do what is needed and nothing more)

Creating a Cell Phone (Kangaroo PC + 4G LTE Module + LCD Touchscreen)

Good afternoon, all!
As the title sums up, I am looking at the Kangaroo PC, which is a $99 battery-powered pocket PC, about the size of a cell-phone, with a tablet processor and a full Windows 10 OS, and I'm asking myself one question. Why is this not a cell phone yet?!
Basically, I want to install an LCD touchscreen, a 4G LTE module, and some software. This project is similar to Raspberry Pi cell phones, in the sense that it will be DIY, and the new Microsoft Lumia, in the sense that it hooks up to a monitor for desktop.
Does anybody have any advice, or know what direction to point me in? I am specifically asking for help with the 4G LTE module and maybe the LCD Touchscreen. I'm not sure what to get, where to get them, or how to install them. (I've searched and found miniPCIe and m.2 modules, so far.)
Thank you!!

are there any 4G LTE modules ?

Interesting. Any progress?
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