Disqus
HTC has been supporting the hacking and modding communities for quite some time now, releasing source codes for its devices soon after they’ve been launched. Their latest gig is the Droid DNA kernel source code, which will allow developers to more easily make custom ROMs. Not that something’s inherently wrong with HTC’s Sense UI, it’s just that some folks prefer their own software (rather than using the one provided by handset makers).
The code, based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, is available for download from the official HTCDev site. What’s strange about it is that it’s a smaller download (102MB) than source of the One X+ (117MB). The “strange” part comes from the fact that the DNA is a better device, boasting 2GB of RAM and a better 5-inch 1080p screen. All I can think of is that Nvidia’s Tegra 3 chip found inside the One X+ may require additional lines of code… though I’m not sure…
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
