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Unlocked Android Handset Just For Developers
09 Dec 2008
If you happen to be a developer who's aching to take a crack at the Android OS, fret no more as Google has decided to launch what they're calling The Android Dev Phone 1.
This handset is a SIM-unlocked and hardware-unlocked device that is designed for advanced developers. The device ships with a system image that is fully compatible with Android 1.0, so users can rely on it when developing applications.
Any SIM can be used with the device and can flash custom Android builds that will work with the unlocked bootloader. Unlike the bootloader on retail devices, the one on the Android Dev Phone 1 does not enforce signed system images.
To purchase an Android Dev Phone 1 device, you must first register as an Android developer on the Android Market site. The device currently costs Rs. 19, 571 ($399) and will be available for purchase in 18 international markets, including the US, UK, Germany, Japan, India, Canada, France, Taiwan, etc.
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android, android os, dev phone1, developers
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