adp1

General Updates

So I try not to post stuff everyone else is posting (unless I'm breaking the story :) ..) but the onscreen keyboard hw demo video (after the break) is pretty cool. And I've got some site updates.

Quickie: Google Has a Dreamy Holiday

From Android-Discuss:

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The holiday bonus is a Google tradition - it's a great way to thank everyone for their hard work. In the past, we've done this in cash. This year, we've decided to give Googlers a different kind of present - a Dream phone (this is the same device T-Mobile markets as the G1). We're really excited about getting the phone to more Googlers in more countries, and also seeing all the cool new things you do with it.

FAQ: Unlocking/Activating a G1 or ADP1 Without A Sim Card

Zac, on the Android Beginners mailing list, has posted directions for using the G1/ADP1 with no sim at all. (This will also allow you to activate it over wifi.) It is not a sim-unlock - that you will have to find elsewhere.

Essential G1/ADP1 Accessories

So everyone is asking if it supports 16gb cards (yes) or where to get audio adapters (online). Here's my quick list of essential G1/ADP1 accessories, with links to vendors that have them just for you. (And unlike some stores I could mention, not only do all of these things work with the G1 but none of the product names end in "for the G1!")

Android Dev Phone 1 Software Image

You heard it here first. The ADP1 is being delivered to eager users across the USA, and its very much (but not 100%) like a UK G1. Well, now we've got the update.zip image for you so you can flash (or reflash) the stock image to your phone. (Yes, this works on rooted G1's also.)

The Android Developer Phone 1

The new Android Developer Phone is out, and I'm sure everyone wants all the details they can get their hands on.

ADP1 Phones Arriving

So the first actual dev phones are starting to arrive, and we've got a comparison article coming up if you want to know what you actually get for your $300 shipping fee. But for now, it is confirmed that the bootloader is, at first glance, the same (same logo, same version information) as the one we announced earlier.

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