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Hacks for Motorola Defy (MD525)

Here are some information and files about hacks on the Motorola Defy which cost me some time. Most should work for other android phones as well, especially the kernel modules which should work with all androids running 2.1 / Eclair. I hope it is helpful for someone out there.

Warranty

This information is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Your are hacking on your own risk.

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USB OTG

Officially OTG is not supported. However, on the Internet are some information that it works with some hacks. On my Defy it works. Requirements:

Howto

Hints

References

OpenVPN

I can't believe that google does not support OpenVPN out-of-the-box! However, it can be use: All you need to do is to install the app, load the kernel module, configure and start...

Filesystem Encryption

Execution of Scripts

Scripts can be executed from the normal user interface

Other Binarys

Kernel Modules

I compiled most of the kernel modules. Maybe need one.
Kernel Modules for Android 2.1 on Defy (may work with others)

Last modified: Fri Apr 13 15:27:48 CEST 2012


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