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Sideloading debunked by htcsource?

YouGotRedOnYou

YouGotRedOnYou

Android Enthusiast
Looks like all is not right in the world of Inspire. Looks like no sideloading on our phone, but it won't sway my purchase. Sucks if true, though.

From htcsource:...Update: as much as we enjoyed showing off the HTC Inspire 4G’s ability to sideload applications, we regret to inform you that the handset will not support this feature when it launches. With the help of Phil from Android Central, we discovered that the demo unit we received is not functioning properly. HTC informed Phil that the Inspire 4G will no be able to sideload application when it’s available at retail and that AT&T has not changed their policy of the subject. Android users who purchase phones from AT&T will still only be able to install applications from the Android market.
 
I'm used to using the Wonder Machine for sideloading, so nothing's really changed.
 
I got the wonder machine too for installing, but would've been a cool feature. Oh well!! Still can't wait to get it!!
 
This is really annoying, I buy an android phone to have full access and customization, hate that...but no use in complaining.
 
solidkevin said:
Is rooting phones easy? Ive jailbroken iphones, is it just as easy?
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Depending on the phone and situation, for instance with HTC there is unrEVOked which basically does all the work for you almost a one click root. Same as the galaxy S they have a one click root. Others it takes a few steps, but being that we are getting HTC the rooting and ROM will be easy because unrEVOked has us covered :)
 
I've used android since the original motorola droid came out. Never once did I have to sideload anything.
 
If there is too much bloatware installed on the phone, I'll for sure root just to remove those annoyances. I'm never gonna use them, and don't want space being taken up.
 
so a rom is a compilation of different aspects of other phone builds? would you mind explaining a ROM. I have heard cyanogen, serendipity, ROM Flashing, and I seem to be a bit confused. sorry if I derail the thread.
 
Blanco720 said:
so a rom is a compilation of different aspects of other phone builds? would you mind explaining a ROM. I have heard cyanogen, serendipity, ROM Flashing, and I seem to be a bit confused. sorry if I derail the thread.
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Actually, a mini FAQ would be good to have stickied out in these parts. Unfortunately, I'm not the right guy for the job...yet.
 
Blanco720 said:
so a rom is a compilation of different aspects of other phone builds? would you mind explaining a ROM. I have heard cyanogen, serendipity, ROM Flashing, and I seem to be a bit confused. sorry if I derail the thread.
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A rom ia essentially a new build or existing build of the operating system with different features
 
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