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    Android Throwback: The T-Mobile G1 review by ArsTechnica

    If you're in the mood for some nostalgia, check out the review of Android's first device, the T-Mobile G1. This device changed the world, and started the long path to where we are today in the world of Android and mobile devices.
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    Accessories G1 Charger Needed

    Hi! When I look for a charger online, all I find are mini-USB, but that's not what the charging port looks like. Am I mistaken?
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    Problem to Connect Wifi HTC G1

    HELLO! Anyone can help to solve my problem my HTC G1 can't connect to WIFI after done Hard Reset. the phone is not showing any WIFI option and keep asking to create Gmail id through 3G connection. PLEASE, Help me to fix this problems..Thanks! Regards! Jake
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    HELP! I can't download from Android Market or sign out of Google!

    I switched to iPhone over 3 years ago and now I want to get all my data off this old HTC Dream. I'm trying to install SMS Backup & Restore from the Android Market but it keeps saying "Download was unsuccessful, please try again." Also, how can I log out of my Google account? I've looked high...
  5. Joelgp83

    Root JF modded RC33 firmware?

    Hey guys, I'm working on rooting my G1, followed the directions here, and..... I'm stuck at the point were I need to upgrade the firmware back to something reasonable without losing root, in order to grab ROM manager from google Play / android market. I'm thinking the JF modded RC33 firmware...
  6. jmar

    I just bought a G1!

    Truth be told, this purchase is purely for throwback purposes. I started Android using 2.1
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    Root Disabling Lock Screen with CygenMod 4.2

    Hi All, I am running CyangenMod 4.2 cfw 1.6 build drc83 I want to ask if it's possible to disable the lock screen whenever the G1 goes on idle. I do not have a password nor slide pattern on. I get annoyed with having to push menu 2x to get in the the desktop view. Is there...
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    Root G1 phone problems

    I have unlocked my old phone from t mobile to at & t but then we did a factory default and now the screen is locked on emergency or set up google account.....But u can't set up as there is no Internet......does anyone know how to get back so I can unlock Phone again or another suggestion pls.....
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    Help Upgrade Android

    i have HTC Dream, how to upgrade my android from 1.6 to 2.2 version please....
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    Root Need UPDATED way to update G1

    someone I know just got G1. I would like to know if there is a RECENT update method. the g1 still has 1.6 I cant seem to find anything no earlier then 1 1/2 year old.. can someone please help me out??? thank you
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    Root Can't root my g1 | no way

    Hi, i use google g1: Build number : DRC92 Fireware version: 1.6 I reviewed a million tutorials on how to root g1,But none of them succeeded I tried with rc29, RC7 with linda file manger but nothing worked
  12. D-U-R-X

    Root ATR Sticky Update

    :We Need Your Help!: We've noticed that the root sticky for your phone has been a little neglected and needs some updating. Please contact us to let us know which are the current, up-to-date root related threads & guides for the G1? You can contact us through...
  13. bfldworker

    Root CM9

    I heard some where that someone ported ICS to the G1. If so does anyone know where I can find that gem?
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    Root G1 WiFi invisible after factory reset.. Help

    Hello I have HTC G1 and it came with Android Donut so I decided to Factory Reset just to make it refresh but after factory reset the phone is not showing any WIFI option and keep asking to create Gmail id through 3G connection. Please help that how can I bring back my wifi option or if...
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    Help Can't login to Google account

    Hi folks! I'm kinda new to all this internet on mobile phone stuff... please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I have been searching around for quite some time. Anyway, I wish to download apps from Android Market, but I firstly need to connect my Google account to my phone. When I...
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    Headphone/Charger (4 in 1) adapter for Tmobile G1

    I have just bought a 4-in-1 adapter for my G1. it SAYS htc on it and the thing says OEM (bought on ebay) and right out of the package, the 3.5mm headphone jack, the 2.5 mm headphone adapter, and the micro usb headphone thing did not work. i tried multiple types of headphones, skullcandy, apple...
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    Changing the LED Color for text message notifications! Please help.

    Hey everyone, I am new here to the forum. I joined because I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to any where else ... so I am hoping someone here can help me out. Recently I downloaded an app called "EBUDDY" which allows you to chat on AIM and other messanger apps...
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    Help [G1] Disabling All data charge connections

    Hi all, I recently rooted my G1 with cyangenmod 4.2.15.1, DRC83 I only use the phone for phone calls/text/music I wanted to disable Edge/3g/2g. I went to mobile networks nd disabled 3g but in doing that it enables 2g(edge). How do i get rid of these connections? I do not want to pay or...
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    Root Help! phone only flashes fastboot screen

    I have run into a boot loop that I can't find a fix for. I was flashing a rom, and must have messed up somewhere. Now when the phone powers on, it immediately goes to the fastboot screen. It will show th screen for half of a second, then it will go dark. It repeats this loop every five seconds...
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    Help 2 questions

    I recently bought the htc tmobile G1 from my friend. He gave me the phone with the battery, that is all. I manually added the contacts in 1 by 1, only to find out that in order deeper in to other access's i have to login "google sign in". I noticed that it was under his gmail address and needed...
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    Root Update G1 from 1.0 to 2.2

    I pulled out the old g1 and it had the 1.6 firmware and im trying to update it to 2.2... all the articles i have seen are old and outdated so i havent had much luck but i got to the step where the phone is to be downgraded to 1.0 and ive done that so.. now i have 1.0 and am stuck.. i downloaded...
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    Can my HTC dream run ICS? (or at least GB 2.3.5)

    Hi all. I am in possession of an HTC dream. Its a brand new phone still in box. Somehow lol. Its the phone that introduced android 1.0. So yea, its old. Not real sure how, but my cousin got this this phone and he wants me to update it to the latest version of android possible for him. As we all...
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    Root newbie

    Hello I am brand new with my g1, apparently i have very very old stuff running on it and i wanted to see if there was any way to get from RC29 to anything newer. I have 1.0 ...i'm not very techy and don't know all the lingo. But if there is a post somewhere telling me how to update and has links...
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    Help problem

    u542i3 g1 error u542i3 error when presing back botton or number 3 ... T-Mobile G1 Android
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    G1 FAQ's (WIP)

    This is a work in progress... Please continue to post support questions in the forum, but feel free to add to the FAQ's and we will update this post (to avoid information being lost later in the thread). 1. General Android phone FAQ's? 2. How can I improve my battery life? 3. Are there any G1...