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Google Nexus Q gets hacked to run launcher and apps

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By Michael Heller

Published: Jul 10, 2012, 12:47 AM

Android

Google Nexus Q gets hacked to run launcher and apps

There was an announcement at Google I/O last week that has already been almost forgotten: the Nexus Q. In general, it looks like an interesting product, but the main problem with the device is the price point. There are a number of devices on the market that have similar features, but are far less expensive than the $300 tag on the Q. Here's how low interest is in the Nexus Q - it's an unreleased product that's selling for less on eBay (~$250) than the official preorder list price ($300).

But, what if the Nexus Q could do more than stream media? What if it could run a more complete version of Android with games and apps? Certainly that could make the $300 price tag look a bit more acceptable. Well, that is now possible. Some claim that the process to hack the Nexus Q for higher functions is pretty advanced, but really if you've manually unlocked and rooted an Android device before, it's pretty standard. Maybe the one-click rooters should study up before trying though.

Still, it's pretty impressive what developer kornyone was able to do in such a short time. He unlocked and rooted the Nexus Q, then side-loaded a launcher, Chrome, Google Apps, and some other goodies like Netflix, all of which seem to work just fine. Essentially, this changes the Nexus Q from the "social streaming media player" it's marketed as into a real Android-powered mini-computer. The work is still quite early, but should only get better from here.

source: XDA Developers

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.