Hi,
With Windows Phone 7 (Nokia Lumia)
Is it possible to block specific phonenumbers? (Not a range of numbers, no just 1 specific number)
And one thats probably been asked a million times, use it as a modem for my laptop?
Using a HTC incredible S at the moment, where it is possible, and they are features I would not like to lose if I were to switch to a WP7 device.
Then again, with the price of the Lumia's It may be better to wait for a WP8 device that supports SmartGlass later this year?
Ask your carrier for blocking phone numbers. They can do it usually for you.
Yes, you can share your internet via WLAN.
Well, I'm still convinced that at least the 2nd gen devices will get WP8 (but that's only my opinion) so can't give you real advice here.
chabun said:
Ask your carrier for blocking phone numbers. They can do it usually for you.
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Does that mean the phone/OS itself doesnt have that option?
(cuz provider blocking is not a solution in my case )
Thanks for the answers
As far as I know, WP7 can't do it.
It might be possible on custom roms meaning it's impossible on lumias, at least for now.
Currently, the only Windows phones that support call blocking on the phone are the gen2 Samsung phones, and it's a special feature that Samsung added. Some of us (phone hackers) have been trying to add it to other phones too, though.
Many if not all of the Lumias are for some reason shipping with a partially-limited WiFi driver that doesn't support the "act as a hotspot" mode. The OS (Microsoft's code) supports this, but if the OEMs don't include working drivers (Nokia's code, in this case) then you can't use it. USB tethering might be possible (it is on almost any other WP7 device) but I don't know.
If you have a Lumia 710, or some o the Lumia 800s, they have a USB Mass Storage mode in their bootloaders and you can flash a custom ROM easily. The 900 has not, last I checked, been unlocked in this way (probably not the 610 either).
GoodDayToDie said:
If you have a Lumia 710, or some o the Lumia 800s, they have a USB Mass Storage mode in their bootloaders and you can flash a custom ROM easily. The 900 has not, last I checked, been unlocked in this way (probably not the 610 either).
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Sure about that? You need that Qualcomm dev bootloader right?
Got pointed to a guide for downgrading to get the qualcomm dev bootloader in case anyone is interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626317
This is for the 710. I don't now if it's possible on the other lumias.
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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
I am looking to possibly acquire an Android handset to replace my Motorola featurephone and I want something I can play with and hack.
Specs I need:
1.UMTS 2100 and UMTS 900 as thats what my carrier uses.
2.Physical QWERTY keyboard
3.Good hardware specs
4.Readily available on the open market with no carrier lock and all features working including sideload, android market and tethering (I am in Australia if that makes a difference)
5.Running FroYo
6.Easily hackable, rootable and moddable.
I was considering the HTC DeeZire Z but with all the noise about how the G2/DeeZire Z has locks preventing you from changing the system files, it doesnt sound like the right phone (I want one that doesnt fight you every step of the way).
You might wanna shop around. I guess the best way is to find your preferred device/or device you think fits you well and check its development under Android Rom development, check issues being reported, see if you can live with em and make a decision surely noone will tell you mate buy this but you can easily find out all you need by asking device specific questions on the appropriate device thread. Hope that helps.
Motorola droid 2?
Hey all,
I know this is another one of those "can my phone handle WP7" threads that we all HATE to see but, My TP2 broke and Asurion is offering me a LG Fathom. After looking over the specs, I am wondering why it would not be capable of running Windows Phone 7.
It's got a smaller display but, it does have 1ghz snapdragon processor and very compareable to a HD2 (accept a lot smaller), it's newer than the HD2 and from the factory come with 6.5.3.
Has anyone attemped or thought at putting Windows Phone 7 on it ?
In case anyone has a broken TP2 and has the Insurance, they have no more...
We have one of these lying around in the shop as well, and would be nice to have as a WP7 development device. Anyone have any thoughts on the porting?
screen it is not multitouch, disregarding processor capabilities...
Regards!
Could an android device have wp7 ported over to it?
nicromant said:
screen it is not multitouch, disregarding processor capabilities...
Regards!
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That spells it out clearly. Bummer.
AZNSNSAZN said:
Could an android device have wp7 ported over to it?
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In theory it should not be a problem if the device in question has a WVGA screen, Snapgragon chipset and 512 or more MB of RAM. In practice you will need a compatible bootloader and so far only the HD2 has one....created for the occasion.
On the HD2 it's done the following way:
1. The original bootloader is hacked, so you can flash any unsigned stuff you may desire.
2. A second bootloader is flashed that goes in the chain after the original hacked bootloader.
3. For WinMobile 6.5 you use the original bootloader. Android and Windows Phone 7 are flashed and booted by the second bootloader, which is a completely custom creation.
You will need something like MAGLDR on the HD2 for any device in order to get a second OS running as the original bootloader will probably not support the needed partition layouts etc. Other than that every Desire, Nexus One or similar device should be perfectly capable of running WP7.
Hello, I have been looking for unlocking methods for Lumia 510,I have searched a lot and could only find for Lumia 610. Will the method for Lumia 610 work for 510 because they have the exactly same hardware only difference is the RAM and memory.
All I want to achieve is the ability to take screen shots.
Lumia 510 Windows Phone 7.8
Come on people,just a little help.
only via developer or student account... but with this way is limited number of apps which can send to phone
no other way for unlock...
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only via developer or student account... but with this way is limited number of apps which can send to phone
no other way for unlock...
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Will that give me the ability to take screenshots?
Windows stuff is so confusing,android was piece of cake!
funnypharmacist said:
Will that give me the ability to take screenshots?
Windows stuff is so confusing,android was piece of cake!
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dont know...
if you want full unlocked device, get one of HTC WP7 models or Samsung Omnia7... also Lumia 710, 800 and 900 have possibility to use full unlocked ROM's but must have qualcomm bootloader
Android have many possibility because is open platform... WP is different but stable, fluid and safer...
dxdy said:
dont know...
if you want full unlocked device, get one of HTC WP7 models or Samsung Omnia7... also Lumia 710, 800 and 900 have possibility to use full unlocked ROM's but must have qualcomm bootloader
Android have many possibility because is open platform... WP is different but stable, fluid and safer...
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Thank you very much!
how can i download paid games for free? any other way?
My answers tell you all... Nothing changed...
I've always Jailbroken iPhones or put stock Android ROMs on phones with bloatware and advertorial crap.
I've bitten a bullet and bought the 64gb 1020 for the camera. As a photographer I've been pleasantly surprised - an improvement on the iPhone 5.
I'm not keen on Windows on a phone but I'm sure I'll get used to it. After all I use W8 & W7 elsewhere and am not a linux bigot just yet.
I deleted the O2 folders in the 1020 but there may be more to the debranding than this. I read that MS mandate an 'open phone' so that all branding can be removed.
Why should i debrand the 1020 further ? Will i end up in update hell ?
What are the advantages & disadvantages of new stock Nokia firmware
Advices please readers.
Thanks
Muppet
Muppet the Wonder Dog said:
I've always Jailbroken iPhones or put stock Android ROMs on phones with bloatware and advertorial crap.
I've bitten a bullet and bought the 64gb 1020 for the camera. As a photographer I've been pleasantly surprised - an improvement on the iPhone 5.
I'm not keen on Windows on a phone but I'm sure I'll get used to it. After all I use W8 & W7 elsewhere and am not a linux bigot just yet.
I deleted the O2 folders in the 1020 but there may be more to the debranding than this. I read that MS mandate an 'open phone' so that all branding can be removed.
Why should i debrand the 1020 further ? Will i end up in update hell ?
What are the advantages & disadvantages of new stock Nokia firmware
Advices please readers.
Thanks
Muppet
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If you debrand (this is that which I advice):
- The updates logically most quickly (the "most fast" circuit = directly OEM and not operator).
- No operator splashscreen.
- No parameters owner operator.
- Access to the VVM (if available according to different condition).
- Options/features no restricted.
- And certainly something else.
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If you debrand (this is that which I advice):
- The updates logically most quickly (the "most fast" circuit = directly OEM and not operator).
- No operator splashscreen.
- No parameters owner operator.
- Access to the VVM (if available according to different condition).
- Options/features no restricted.
- And certainly something else.
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Thank you. I cannot find any O2 branding visible since I deleted the two Windows O2 Folders...Priority Moments and O2.
So no O2 splashscreen either.
I was more concerned about what I could not see, from O2, that might affect its use.
I installed an Australian unbranded ROM on my 64GB 1020 which started life locked to UK O2 and so far no problems.