Monthly Archives: June 2010

Nexus One Launches in South Korea!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Nexus One Hacks

The Google Nexus One, is launching in South Korea in couple days on June 21st, 2010. I think this will get very interesting as South Korea has been a great proven-ground for smartphones as iPhones have gained rare popularity more than its domestic Samsung and LG phones.

True to Nexus One form, you’ll be able to snag the phone off-contract for 699,600 won (or about $576), but you’ll also be able to get it for just 150,000 won (or $125) on a two-year contract. Not many surprises beyond that, but it looks like supplies will be limited to just 4,000 units for the Ju

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Nexus One Used as Gas Pedal Wireless Control for RC Cars!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Nexus One Hacks

Here’s an incredible hack involving the use of Nexus One as gas pedal for wireless speed control of RC cars. Sure sounds like a lot of fun.

To summarize: The generic mobile client connects over the LAN to the desktop app. The desktop app sends it a “surface” SWF which contains all of the graphics and logic for the interaction (allowing the host to dictate the experience). The mobile client then sends accelerometer data to the host, which interprets the data, and sends back commands to update the client UI. The host communicates with a Phidgets motor contro

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How to Add 720P HD Video to your Nexus One!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Nexus One Hacks

Wow, someone “hacked” their Nexus One to do 720P HD video! The quality is shockingly good.

Now there’s 720P HD on the Nexus One, I don’t think it’s too long before it starts hitting the rest of Android smartphones. Of course, don’t forget that we always knew Nexus One was HD-capable.

To get 720P HD video on your Nexus One, your will need

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How to Make your Nexus One into a Linux Computer!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Nexus One Hacks

Wanna run a desktop using your Nexus One as your CPU device? Well, now you can! Hacker Sven Killig has hacked his Nexus One by adding USB Host (which allows you to connect USB devices to your Nexus One), thereby being able to use a USB Monitor adaptor and run Linux X11 Window, all minced and diced with fully working USB keyboard and USB wireless mouse. Incredible!

Sven has full step-by-step instructions on his website.

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HTC Evo 4G Hacks – How to Install Free Wifi Tether App on your HTC Evo 4G!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Nexus One Hacks

For those of you who have bought HTC Evo 4G (or thinking about getting one), you should know that you can install a free wifi tethering app on your HTC Evo 4G to use it as a 3G/4G mobile hotspot device.

You must root your HTC Evo 4G first, then simply install the Android Wifi Tethering app.

Enjoy!

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