HTC Dream
A high priority for liquidation, especially since it is the first Android phone, and the downloads are suffering from severe link rot.
The last update for the HTC Dream (original keyboard) is Android 1.6. The recommended Android version is Android 2.2.
- Root and install an Engineering HBOOT (for S-OFF and fastboot support)
- Install the 14MB RAM hack - Original XDA Forum Link
- Install and optimize CM6
- HTC Dream Native Debian Linux - Not a chroot, just pure Debian running with X Windows support.
Note: All non-Android projects have moved to the BASLQC Wiki.
- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.