[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
I've noticed that a some developers (myself included) would be substantially aided in their efforts if they had access to one or more Galaxy S test devices.

I don't know how successful this will be however I've created this thread as a central place for developers to “apply” for device donations and for members to put their (presumably broken) devices up for donation.

My phone is broken, can someone fix it?

If your phone is broken and you want it fixed then a Samsung Service Centre or your place of purchase is the place to get it done. However if for some reason Samsung won't fix your phone then you can list it here and it might inadvertently get fixed, but please make sure you read this whole post very carefully!

Deciding to donate... zero liability!

If you do decide to list a device here regardless of whether you're donating or lending it to someone the developer that you donate/lend it to is in no way liable for what happens to your phone. The purpose of this thread is so users can donate devices for experimental development. As such there is definitely a chance devices could get bricked or permanently damaged (if they're not already). If your warranty isn't already voided then it certainly will be. If you're not willing to accept this then do not donate!

I would like to think that developers who have been donated devices will return the device to the donator upon request, regardless of whether the phone was donated or lent. However, just in case I would like “donators” to make clear what they expect in regards to their donation, whether they intend to donate, lend, donation time-frame etc.

Which developer gets which phone?

I think it should be up to the donator to decide what projects are more worthy or more relevant to the donator. I'm not going to assign phones to projects unless the donator requests that I do so.

How are broken devices useful?

Obviously that depends on what the developer is doing. To some developers a bricked device may be totally useless. However, for developers working on low-level interfacing (JTAG etc.) then bricked devices are basically the perfect test subject.

Shipping the device and costs.

I think it's only fair that people donating their phone shouldn't have to pay the cost to ship the phone to the developer. However, the return shipping costs (if the donator wants the phone returned) should be negotiated on per donation basis.

If the phone turns on the donator MUST disable all security features, in particular the mobile tracker functionality!

Applying/Listing

Developers or donators should fill out the following forms respectively.

--- Developer Application ---

Project Title:

Project Description:

Device Requirements:

Example 1. A Bell I9000M that in the past had access to download mode.

Example 2. Any device that charges.

Location:

Extra Information:

--- Donator Application ---

Donation Type: [Donating/Lending]

Phone Type:

Phone Status:

Example 1. Stuck in boot loop. Never had access to 3-button download mode... even tried the oven!

Example 2. Doesn't respond to power button or charger... it's dead!

Location:

Developer Requirements:

Example 1. Need the device back in a month.

Example 2. If the device gets fixed I would like it returned.

Extra Information:

----------------------------------- Developers -----------------------------------

Benjamin Dobell < celtichazard* (Returned)

dagentooboy

----------------------------------- Donators -----------------------------------

celtichazard -> Benjamin Dobell* (Returned)

Bold - Assigned

Regular - Unassigned

* - Lent