RaiderX303 has released v1.5 of his Micro Hero ROM.  This ROM works on Hard SPL as well as Haykuro SPL.  Just be sure to download the correct ROM image. v1.5 -Partly based on Drizzy`s DDR v1.5.5-Added Teeter-Added Footprints-Added Spare Parts-Added Custom Locale-ReAdded Plurk-Fixed HTC_IME in Messaging-Removed LatinIME (Stock Android IME) Head over to RaiderX303′s AndroidSPIN [...]

Mlign has released version 2.0r1 of his Hero ROM. V2.0r1 Release: -Fixed Browser..-Added Old Flash..-Removed Java-Full Build..-Rosie Just Perfect!! Head over to Mlign’s AndroidSPIN Developer Homepage for more info and downloads.

Drizzy has released a new Hero ROM called Blur Hero.  Don’t know much about this new ROM but you can read the changelog here:  blur-hero-V1.0: (continued from 1.5.5) : PLEASE RUN OVERCLOCK IT WORKS PERFECT : added global time also changed the icon : added blur ringtones : added better terminal apk : gps works [...]

Maxisma has released an AOSP ROM that is the first “Google Free” release to hit the community. Info: Here I provide a half legal (I included the HTC drivers for the hardware…) stock AOSP (android-1.5_r3) ROM! Features: -No special features -Just stock w/o Google apps Maxisma is also working on scripts for Linux and Windows [...]

The OpenAndroid Project Google’s upset the Android community so the community has responded with an idea to replace what Google has created and what the community thought was Open Source.  The idea is called the OpenAndroid Project (aka Open Android Alliance). The whole concept of Google’s Android and it’s Open Source approach to mobile devices [...]

So I guess Google had decided to continue enforcing it’s might on the Android developer community and prevent Cyaongen from continuing his work on the excellent CyanogenMOD. Google released a statement on the Androd Developer site Blog site saying: A Note on Google Apps for Android Posted by Dan Morrill on 25 September 2009 at [...]

So what is considered open source and what is not? Where do the boundaries of open source begin and end? Cyanogens latest releases include AOSP branches from the google source and lots more.  Is the Android Market application the cause of Googles anger or is it something else? Maybe we need to look at the [...]

I just spoke briefly with Cyaongen and he said: I don’t really want to talk about it much right now.. I’m talking with their PR counsel and hopefully we can sort this out. The issues raised was that I specifically target google-experienced devices, and asked it if was considered redistribution since these devices are already [...]

Kingklick has released version 1 of his KiNgxKxROM “No Mas Beta” /w Rosie Themes.  -Same stuff included as Beta 1 EXCEPT: Added: – Meltus’s audio hack – 10% more optimization (more to come) Removed: -Footprints (Does ANYONE even use this?) -Footprints widget -HTC Sync Head over to  Kingklick’s AndroidSPIN Developer Homepage for more info and [...]

So it appears that Google has joined the ranks of other large corporates and started applying muscle to the Android developer community.  Cyanogen, one of the best Android developers to date has been asked to cease and desists his CyanogenMOD due to his releasing some of the apps that are not open. The rumor is [...]

New Hero build from Kingklick is modified and enhanced MoDaCo.  The new release is supposed to be smoother and faster than the original  MoDaCo. Ok guys so just as I promised, a recompiled Hero ROM based off the fan favorite MoDaCo. This ROM is COMPLETELY FULL. Tell me if you would like something added and [...]

There is very easy guide for partitioning your SD card with ubuntu linux written by supremeteam256 on XDA. The guide can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535914 The guide is very concise and includes screen shots of every step in the process.

Drizzy has released v1.5.5 of his Hero ROM for the Tmobile G1/Dream and MyTouch3G/Sapphire. Head over to Drizzy,s AndroidSPIN Developer Homepage for more information and downloads. “V1.5.5″ : sound is back : unodex apps : yes faster than V1.5r1 : jac ski boot.img “Thanks fellas” : based on Asia Hero release : rosie wallpapers now [...]

Enomther has released version v1.8.4 of his TheOfficial TMO ROMs which brings them in syng with his latest Rogers ROM for the TMobile G1 / Dream and MyTouch3G / Sapphire. His latest release has been tweaked and enhanced and now has the advanced launcher and better process prioritization to make things a little smoother. Head [...]

I had a lot of lagging and slow downs on my Tmobile G1 over the last week that I was trying to identify.  It turned out that a problem on my SD card was causing the issues.  Even though there where no visible problems with my SD card and no error messages or warnings I [...]