HTC Bootloaders: Is Your Phone Unlockable?

12/29/2011 By 1 Comment
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While unlocking the bootloader on a smartphone is not for everyone, there is a large community begging device manufacturers to free them of the boundaries from a stock device with locked down features. The bootloader is a set of instructions specifically designed to communicate with the motherboard and other internal hardware pieces of a device at boot up; giving them strict guidelines on how to start and work together. With many new devices released each quarter, manufacturers have a … [Read more...]

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Verizon Gets 4G Service Restored

04/28/2011 By Leave a Comment
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Yesterday, 4G users reported the lack of LTE data coverage and in some instances no 3G service as well. About an hour ago Verizon Wireless tweeted their disrupted service has been restored. I took a quick jump through the VZ forum to discover some locations are still reporting service is missing in action. … [Read more...]

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Things You Need To Know During Verizon’s 4G Crisis

04/27/2011 By Leave a Comment
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Verizon Wireless has reported an issue with 4G service and is working hard to fix the problem. Below is a story I created on Storify.com … [Read more...]

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Thunderbolt Over Louisville

04/11/2011 By Leave a Comment
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As we draw closer to the annual opening event for the Kentucky Derby, "Thunder Over Louisville" Verizon has announced it will have 4G coverage in Louisville by the end of the week. Those lucky spectators at the water front and areas close the fireworks on both sides of the river will enjoy more than the show with a trusty Thunderbolt or other 4G LTE device on hand. … [Read more...]

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Phone Review: HTC Thunderbolt

04/03/2011 By Leave a Comment
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The kickstand is solid and well built. I wonder if HTC will feature it on a tablet this year... A week after the Verizon debut of the HTC Thunderbolt, I had the pleasure to review Verizon's first 4G smartphone for a few enjoyable days. Intro The HTC Thunderbolt was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January and had a number of rumored release dates before finally gracing upon us mid March. The Thunderbolt is a big deal for Verizon customers, because it makes it mark as the … [Read more...]

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