yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Phone 7 General] AdamOutler:
I'd like to hack the hardware and turn the device into its development board counterpart. This can lead to custom linux or other OS installations on a otherwise locked down device.

Here is my previous experience:

I managed to locate a way to change the boot mode on the hummingbird processor when others said it was impossible. I have located the same method on the Exynos 4210 and the OMAP 4430/4460. Click the links for development statuses.... I'm always waiting on devices to work with.

Here is a list of UnBrickable Mods, click on the colored status to go to a DIY guide for the entire modification and software based resurrection system which I personally located and wrote software for each device:

SGH-i896 Samsung Captivate UnBrickable thanks: bulletproof

SGH-i897 Samsung Captivate UnBrickable thanks: bulletproof

GT-i9000 Samsung SGS UnBrickable thanks: Zak Stinson

S8500 Samsung Wave Plans Available thanks: Rebellos

S8530 Samsung Wave II Plans Available thanks: Rebellos

SPH-D700 Samsung Epic 4G Plans Available thanks: James I-----

SGH-i997 Samsung Infuse 4G UnBrickable thanks pdx 528e

SGH-T959 Samsung Vibrant UnBrickable thanks: ChauncyG

SGH-T959V Samsung GalaxyS 4G UnBrickable thanks: bhundven

GT-P1000 Samsung Galaxy Tab UnBrickable Thanks F50+

GT-P100 Samsung Galaxy Tab UnBrickable

T839 Samsung Sidekick 4g UnBrickable

SCH-i500 Samsung Fascinate UnBrickable thanks: RootzWiki

SCH-i520 Samsung Droid Charge USB OTG port issue thanks: Clarkkent434

See here: hacking the hardware binary

Normally I would never give Windows Phone 7 a chance in hell. I'm an Open-Source fanatic. However, Samsung/Google really pissed me off with the bloatware on the Galaxy Nexus and I am now boycotting Samsung devices. I'm pissed at Google for allowing it and not enforcing restrictions. I'm basically pissed at android for allowing the one pure thing to sell out.

It will literally take months to crack the Qualcomm Snapdragon2 processor. Once we have the hardware crack, we must work on the bootloader. Regardless of what anyone says, the bootloaders can be cracked on any device. My work is generally thankless (in relation to the time spent), benefeits the entire community, and it really sucks to beg for devices like this. Please choose me. I really need a device to work with!
[Windows Phone 7 General] myn:
JustinAngel,

I love seeing this type of spirit on XDA. This really promotes forward motion on devices that need the attention.

If you would please consider me as a candidate for one of the Lumia 800 devices.

My resume of developed applications and ROMS is inclusive of both Windows Mobile (6/6.5) and Android. You can see my previous projects and contributions here.

My past phone development skillsets have been in the Java (Android) and Windows Mobile (.NET Mobile Framework). As I develop software for a living primarily using Microsoft's technology stack (C#/ASP.NET) I feel this would be a great way to leverage my "day job" skill sets to make Windows Phone a better experience through both new applications and ROM development.

Thanks again, you are very generous.

-Derek
[Windows Phone 7 General] pasper:
Absolute Beginner !!!!

I am a absolute beginner in the mobile programming field.

1) I want to develope 2 simple programs for the start:

1a) A Live-Tile App showing a map with my actual position.

1b) A Live-Tile App showing my ToDo's

2) Links to help me getting it done:

Working with Live Tiles in WP7 Mango–Creating, Updating and Deleting them:

http://devlicio.us/blogs/derik_whit...ango-creating-updating-and-deleting-them.aspx

Writing a Bing Maps location aware application for Windows Phone 7 Series:

http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/ind...aware-application-for-windows-phone-7-series/

as well the Devloper sites from Nokia and Microsoft

3) As mentioned before, because I am an absolute beginner and i am motivated to get an real mobile developer, who wants to create in future eCollaboration Apps for the people.
[Windows Phone 7 General] takkun1946:
I've got a small dev studio that a friend and myself are starting. As of right now, we're doing Android and Web App/Game development. I'm trying to stay away from iOS, but I'm very intrigued by WP7 and the possibilities of it and Win8.

Back in the WinMo days, I wrote (with and for a company) a "surveying" app they used to collect data on city utilities. It was a nightmare. I'm hoping WP7 is less crappy than WinMo (and from the times I keep playing with the devices in the store, it seems so).

All in all, we're new to the WP game. Want to get into it, but the cost of entry isn't in the budget right now. Would love one to see what we can do (especially game wise, but app wise as well).

Thanks for the chance! :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] ryhamster:
dam

fml i wish i could have one im only starting out aswell :[ learning to write apps at college
[Windows Phone 7 General] :
Damn. Great giveaway! Wish I could enter but the closest I come is "mobile whore". Wanted one since it first was announced as the N9. I'd stand on the freeway in a tootu if I could but good luck to the lucky winners.
[Windows Phone 7 General] redbullcat:
What will you use the Nokia Lumia 800 for?

I am a dev and overall leader (among others) of teamROU, developing ROU Launcher. If chosen, I would learn Windows Phone 7 development and develop specifically for Nokia Lumia and in a broader sense, Windows Phone. I would make games and apps, many being specific for the Nokia Lumia.

Proof

teamROU put out a video two months ago for ROU Launcher, which is created specifically for Android. I am helping to code this, with others. I know how to use the Android SDK and Java. If I know how to use these, I am 100% confident I could learn how to use the Windows Phone SDK and develop for Windows Phone and Nokia Lumia.

Anything else

We expect ROU Launcher to be successful. If it is, I can devote money from that to learning Windows Phone development and the skills needed.
[Windows Phone 7 General] mickfarr:
Hold on a sec, something fishy going on.

There's 6 Nokia Lumia 800 in his picture!!!

but I'm assuming you're giving that 6th one to Cotulla thats why you're only saying you have 5 to give away. ;)

Seriously though, his work is here is legendary and he must be given one. :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Will_nonya:
Work related app - No Really

Hello, I’m not sure if I fall into your definition of homebrew or not. I’m not a recognized developer and I’m not looking to exploit the windows security, rather I build apps to fill a personal need or to learn something new and in the case of windows phone I’d prefer to benefit from the security and usability model that’s baked into it to create an example of what the user experience should be.

I’m still getting my feet wet with Windows Phone but I’m in the early stages of consolidating some android apps I’ve built around project management tasks for use on my second hand focus. I’ll be sharing these with coworkers (and anyone else who’s interested) and demonstrating the WP7 approach whenever I have the chance.

The apps currently cover project cost tracking, resource management, scheduling, task progress, document management and status reporting. Data is synchronized using dropbox or vpn connections to corporate shares. The new sky drive api might be a good alternative to dropbox for this purpose.

The goal for this project is to have project information (status, documents, etc) available at the palm of my hand when it’s needed in an easy to navigate format. I think the Metro UI and live tiles would enable a better interface and windows in general offers better security which is important in this environment.

These apps aren’t as complicated as they sound but I find most of the other “project” options on the market either too cumbersome to use and/or too limited in scope. Most of them fail to incorporate PMP principles too.

Anyway thanks for reading and whether I get a shiny new Über phone or not I’ll be bringing more of this development out into the forums so if anyone is interested in the idea or just the end results feel free to send me a message and let me know.
[Windows Phone 7 General] magicsquid:
In the original post, he mentions that the sixth phone is his own. Maybe he could send an empty box to the worst submission :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] mickfarr:
I only read as far as

that's when I realised it was game over for me, so I didn't read the rest of the post. I did see the nice picture of "6" Lumia 800 boxes, I then added 2+2 together and got 5 :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] fiinix:
Why 'so? It is never to late becoming a homebrew developer :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] ofear69:
I like it!

I wish people in Israel will give away things for free like that...

We need to pay even for Air in this day!

Nice to see good people doing good things!

:D
[Windows Phone 7 General] mickfarr:
Probably from all the requests for a Nokia Lumia, the Windows Phone 7 Nokia Lumia community would benefit most if Mr Schapman was to get one, so he tops my list above all others. :D

---------- Post added at 05:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:17 PM ----------

The only thing I can developed from homebrew is a bad hangover :o
[Windows Phone 7 General] Arktronic:
I may be in the minority, but I disagree. I think that people like Heathcliff74 and fiinix really deserve a phone because they release their hacks openly with full source. schaps doesn't do that. It's nothing personal against him, just that I'd like to see open source homebrew/hacks instead of closed-source ones.
[Windows Phone 7 General] starsoccer9:
What I would do

What will you use the Nokia Lumia 800 for?

I would use it as my officail dev phone. I would make apps on it, make some roms for it and I would see about porting Windows 7 CE to it.

Up to 3 links (+ explanation) showing that you have the previous experience required to meet your development goal.

I have roms for windows mobile before

I have made 1 app already and will so be submitting to the marketplace

I dont give up easy and wont give up

I know Visual basic,C#,C++, html,javascript,php

I love messing around with techonolgy and trying to change
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jaxbot:
[nevermind]
[Windows Phone 7 General] schaps:
Of course I would share my hacks and findings with other developers else I wouldn't come here pretending to help the homebrew community!

In the past I used to share on XDA-Devs, until some people stole my work and some even sold it, that's one of the reasons why I left that place and I became reluctant to share my code, especially for projects like TouchXperience or WP Device Manager that represent years of work. I also notice some devs here who reused my code on WP7 and even my DLL as is, but I don't mind if it's just for sharing. I would be glad to work with developers like Heathcliff who does a great job on unlocking, actually many people recommended me to work with him!
[Windows Phone 7 General] contable:
In my opinion schaps should be nominated to the top 5, too. I think there is no doubt if I see all his contributions and developments.

It´s true that his code has been stolen and also that some available .xap´s here are using his dll´s but I never understood the "beta-tester by donation" thing because at the end he released his great work for free. I donated to schaps because I had the hope to get a fully working version of WPDM for my OMNIA 7 but til today there is no version which has all the features I can use on my HD7 (e.g. full file-system access or folders with sideloaded apps, not only system apps).

From this point of view (and of course a lot more reasons) one of my absolute favs for a "free Lumia" is Heathcliff74 because he always has tried to give full support for all devices (to him I donated 2 times). In the case of schaps I had always the impression, maybe I´m wrong, that he isn´t really interested in giving full support to other devices than the HTC ones because of the mentioned reasons. Working together with Heathcliff would have been possible a long time ago... why now ? Because there is the chance to get a Nokia for free ?

BTW I would like to nominate another member: our all ceesheim, because he always offers his help and also tries to give support for all devices. E.g. he has sent his HD7 to Heathcliff74 for figuring out how HTC devices can be interop-unlocked...

Just my opinion, no offence at all.

Cheers

contable
[Windows Phone 7 General] schaps:
I agree with many of you the first Nokia should go to Heathcliff because he already worked on unlocking on several devices.

Of course I'm interested as well in giving full support to other devices, I already made my apps compatible with various devices, but for the features which require root access I would need physical devices to find exploits, but I have only my HTC. I didn't care of that until now because I had already a lot to do working on the WP7.5 release, I wanted to make TouchXperience available and working for all instead of delaying the release to privilege a device or another. Now it's available for all so I can dedicate my time to improve support of all devices, and I wish to fully support Nokia even if I don't get my hands on a Lumia. I use to work in closed beta because it's better to work with a limited number of concerned and trustful people, imagine I get about 30~100 messages everyday from people asking for support (mostly questions already answered or just "stupid" questions) so it would be impossible to manage and support a public beta test for a single person working during his free time. It's also a way to thanks my contributors, as you said it's not about money because I always release all my work for free. I hope it's all clear for you now.
[Windows Phone 7 General] mickfarr:
I definitly agree that Heathcliff and Fiinix should get one of those Nokia Lumia's too. I think that schaps is too good not to include in the list too.

Anyway if it where up to me and I was picking, then my 5 nominees would be:

(in no particular order)

Heathcliff74, fiinix, Schaps, Cotulla and JaxBot

When are the winners going to be announced? This is more exciting than the oscars! :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] voluptuary:
1.) Heathcliff74 - Created many very useful tools and he supports/updates them often. Also, and this is important, works with others!

2.) Cotulla/DFT - He/they get a phone it gets custom ROM's, need I say more?

3.) xboxmod - Has done and still does awsome work with the HD2 and has carried some of that over to other devices (i.e. cab deployer, custom cabs)

4.) fiinix - The DllImport Project has been at the heart of many very useful homebrew tools and without it we wouldn't have as many neat things to play with

5a.) Schaps - Has done good things with HTC devices and has tried to support non-HTC hardware.

5b.) JaxBot - Has made Folders and Themes for WP and other things.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xHausx:
Please stay on topic here. If you're not applying for a phone, for yourself, odds are it doesn't belong in this thread.
[Windows Phone 7 General] lovenokia:
all i say is that Heathcliff74 should get the first or second phone. He has put a lot of effort in windows phone and should get it. I think that a vote should be called upon for as this could solve any confusions.
[Windows Phone 7 General] deanokidd95:
My entry... :)

Hi!

I would like to know if this is still open... if it is, here is my entry... :)

REASON WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE ME ONE OF THESE DEVICES:

I am an avid Windows themer, I love Windows and MS tech, and have loved Nokia phones since grade 2, so I do know a fair bit of nokia history. I intend to use the device to import and develop new theming and customisation capabilities to WP7, as I love new colours and schemes to make mobile computing fun and more interesting every day.

I WANT ONE OF THESE PHONES... WHAT'S NEXT:

I will use the Nokia Lumia 800 for everyday phone use, great photography, keeping my online life in sync and as explained before, developing new and exciting ways to theme and skin the WP7 OS. I would also use it to learn the workings of WP7 as I have never owned a proper smart phone, and since I only have a ZTE Racer, I have had to make a custom rom for it based on CM7 to get any sort of use out of it.

I do not have links, but I can tell you that I have made numerous programs for friends and family, made custom Android roms tailored to my friends needs and I have also made several different homescreen layouts for the HTC Snap running WM6.5 and WM6.1.

TO SUPPORT MY APPEAL: NOKIA

I have always loved, supported and trusted Nokia hardware, even if I have sometimes had to go for a crappy OS (Symbian S60v3 SP1), I have loved how my dad could even put his phone thru the car engine and still have it work was an absolute sign that Nokia was a legend when it came to hardware.

TO SUPPORT MY APPEAL: MICROSOFT

I have always used Microsoft OS's. Never anything else (except on my phones of course) because I have always trusted the name since I first used Windows 98 on my Grandmother's PC at age 6. I grew up wanting to know more about MS software, so I started hassling the ICT Coordinators at the school, and got into extensive computing groups that looked at software development and other cool MS technologies. Personally I think it would be great to develop skins, themes and other customisation things for this device and its OS because both companies are TECH GREATS!

PLEASE SERIOUSLY CONSIDER MY APPEAL, BECAUSE IF I GET ONE OF THESE PHONES, 1.) YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED A BLESSING FROM HEAVEN; AND 2.) IT WILL BE THE FIRST EVER UP-TO-DATE SMART-PHONE I WILL EVER HAVE OWNED... CHECK OUT MY TIMELINE BELOW:

Nokia 6120c --> Nokia N95 Black --> Nokia 6120c --> Nokia 6120c --> HTC Snap --> ZTE Racer --> Nokia 6120c -->Nokia E51 --> ZTE Racer --> (Nokia Lumia 800?)

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Windows Phone 7 General] chaitanya91845:
If I had a Lumia 800, it would have helped me a lot in my evangelism mission. Already converted some friends to WP. I bet this process is faster if you flash a Lumia though ;) There is near-zero awareness about Windows Phone in India.

However, this offer is only for devs :(This is one of the moments where I regret not knowing how to code for Windows Phone.

Note; I really hope Heathcliff wins one. His threads have helped me a lot :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jaxbot:
A little something I'd like to append to my entry:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20616855#post20616855

I've gotten Samsung to work 100%, and am working on HTC and Nokia. Got some bright ideas for the latter, but can't test them without a device. With one in hand, though, I'll be able test some of my workarounds for the current blacklist issue, and can see about getting interop and a no-unlock-needed jailbreak running on that device.

Cheers ;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] pLUSpISTOL:
JaxBot, Heathcliff74 and Cotulla definitely!
[Windows Phone 7 General] JustinAngel:
OK folks, Thanks for all the entries! At this point I'm done taking in new entires. Since there are way more than 5 worthy applicants I'll take a few days to mull this over.

I'll post the names of recipients and let them know via PM once I've got a decision. Thank you all!

Happy Holidays,

-- Justin
[Windows Phone 7 General] xHausx:
Thanks Justin! We look forward to hearing the results. :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] JustinAngel:
And the winners are...!

I've decided on who gets the 5 Nokia Lumia 800 phones.

To reiterate, these phones are my own personal property and in no way affiliated with any past or future employers of mine. Since this is me giving away my own property I get to choose the recipients. I looked at overall contribution, specific WP7 home-brewed experience, community recommendations and everything else that could impact my decision. Everyone who applied made a really good case for themselves, and it was a tough decision finding the best suited developers. The recipients are all well known WP7 home-brewed developers. Congratulations!!!

And the recipients are...

Jaxbot

ZeBond

fiinix

Heathcliff74

xboxmod

I'll contact each recipient individually via PM to get their shipping address, contact phone and name. Recipients can also reach out to me at J@JustinAngel.net with those details.

Congratulations!

-- Justin Angel
[Windows Phone 7 General] voluptuary:
Congrats guys, you all deserve it. I look forward to you guys unlocking all the potential the Lumia 800 has. And thanks Justin for giving them all a phone (even more so since it's a phone I also have :D)
[Windows Phone 7 General] mickfarr:
Thanks Justin for this generous offer you have made as its the WP7 community that will benefit most from the hard work and long hours these guys put in.

We're all winners here :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] Heathcliff74:
I already expressed my gratitude to Justin in a mail. I'm really happy with such a generous gift.

I want to thank Justin and everyone else for their support and I'm anxious to start hacking the NOKIA. I won't forget Samsung and other brands ;)

Ciao,

Heathcliff74
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jaxbot:
I, of course, second this. I'm really grateful not only to be chosen, but that someone would be generous enough to reach out to the development community and give homebrew an arm it could use.

Thanks to everyone, it's been a good year and here's to some groundbreaking in 2012, which is said to be the year Microsoft really pushes through. Homebrew will be no exception ;)

Cheers, congratulations, and thank you to all ;)

Jaxbot
[Windows Phone 7 General] juniwalk:
Congratulations for the winner's. You surely deserve it for the hard work you've done for us.
[Windows Phone 7 General] anseio:
Congratulations to the winners!

Thanks, Justin, for your generous giveaway. We're ALL going to benefit from it.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Briefcase:
I completely agree with the above. Thank you very much Justin! :-)
[Windows Phone 7 General] GreenLantern24:
Couldn't find a place

Would one of you five(or someone for that matter) either tell me what's been updated in the nokia drive app or post the updated xap? I have it installed on my Titan and love it, but didn't know if I was missing anything major. Thanks to all the Devs for their great work and help.
[Windows Phone 7 General] fiinix:
Thanks JustinAngel :D

- Everything is perfect in order.

[Left: Omnia 7] [Right: Lumia 800]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] john94si:
I am coming from an iPhone 4 and the battery life on the skyrocket is killing me. I have turned off most all apps or services i can but i can only eek out about 4-5 hours on a charge on my phone.

Also if i charge thru my PC usb port it takes forever to charge.

I bought the extra battery case but i don't use it all the time becuase it is so bulky.

Any ideas? Could i have a bad battery? Anyone know what amazon wireless will do to rememdy this issue? i am under 30 days
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] GalaxySkyrocket500:
Don't use usb to charge.. do directly from phone to wall.. also.. read this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337284