We thought the Samsung Focus was the only Windows Phone 7 launch device that could replace its external storage, but the HTC HD7 can apparently do the same — there’s an SD card slot under that Windows Phone logo , and The Unwired managed to replace it while dodging the dreaded “There’s a storage error” screen. What sort of black magic did the publication cast to make it recognize the new card? They’re not quite sure themselves, but several factory resets and physical reinsertion of the chip seemed to do the trick, if only for an 8GB card. If you’re in a daring mood, let us know if it works for you in comments below! Update : HTC tells us that this particular surgery’s a risky one, not only for your warranty but the connectivity of your phone. Here’s what you’re getting yourself into, according to a senior company rep: While this is not technically impossible, one thing that is important to know is that the process of removing the cover to access these components is actually very tricky – and in many cases, will result in the antenna section being irreparably detached from the circuit board (rendering the phone unusable). Additionally, to actually replace the card, a few reasonably important parts have to be forcibly removed. So, just a good warning to anyone thinking of attempting this maneuver is that the possibility of bricking is extremely high, and will, of course, void the product warranty. HTC HD7 has hidden microSD slot, user-replacable card? (update: risky business) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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HTC HD7 has hidden microSD slot, user-replacable card? (update: risky business)
October 30th, 2010 
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No Comments »HTC HD7 leaks out once more with Dolby Sound, stars in a brief video
October 4th, 2010 admin HTC may have stemmed the flood of HD7 activity , but details about the 4.3-inch Windows Phone 7 device keep leaking out. Today, an O2 Germany tipster blew off most of the remaining doors. We’ve got what appears to be a full spec sheet confirming a 1GHz processor, 8GB of storage and 5 megapixel camera but also detailing internal memory, a full complement of sensors, quad-band radio frequencies, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and more. There’s also a few pictures sizing up the HD7 alongside a Galaxy S , a training slide for the hopefully-more-than-a-marketing-buzzword “Dolby Mobile Sound,” and for what we believe is the very first time, a cameo appearance on video. Our tipster says it’ll launch in Germany in just two weeks at €559 (about $770) or €79 ($109) on a two-year contract. Tempting, no? Video after the break. Continue reading HTC HD7 leaks out once more with Dolby Sound, stars in a brief video HTC HD7 leaks out once more with Dolby Sound, stars in a brief video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Oct 2010 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: engadget, entry, full-complement, galaxys, htchd7, leak, schubert, windows-phone No Comments »HTC HD7 pictured and specced by rumormongers trying to outdo one another (update: even more pics!)
September 23rd, 2010 admin This morning we had schematics , by lunchtime the HD7 received its first purported image (visible after the break), and now there’s already an even bigger and better picture showing the supposed HTC Hub -enriched Windows Phone 7 interface (see above). Any bets against the phone actually dropping into our laps by dinner time? HTCInside.de has garnished its imagery of the phone with a list of specs, headlined by a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, 1GHz Snapdragon SOC (the same QSD8250 as rumored for the Mozart ), a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 720p video recording, and 8GB of built-in storage. No, we’re not exactly blown away by this hardware inventory either, but WMPoweruser has agreed with everything on the list, excepting a MicroSD expansion slot — its tipster doesn’t think there’ll be any such expandability. Update: And now we’ve come across even more live imagery, though the handset they’re of is adorned with an HD3 label. Hilariously enough, the title of the Chinese forum thread they’re from reads “HD3 picked up at the bar” (according to our machine translation, anyway). Still, this supposed HD3 looks like an exact match for the earlier drawing of HTC’s jumbo WinPhone, and you’ll want to see it if only for the ingeniously integrated kickstand on the back. All yours after the break. Thanks, Ahmad! Continue reading HTC HD7 pictured and specced by rumormongers trying to outdo one another (update: even more pics!) HTC HD7 pictured and specced by rumormongers trying to outdo one another (update: even more pics!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in engadget, htc Tags: engadget, expansion-slot, hd3, htc hd3, htc hub, htchd3, htchd7, hub, ingeniously, leak, phone, picture-showing, rumor, windowsphone7, wp7 No Comments »HTC HD3 to be named HD7 in honor of Windows Phone 7, launch October 18?
September 2nd, 2010 jedwan Ooh boy, do we have a good one for you today. We’ve been tipped off that the HD3 — HTC’s mythical successor to the wildly popular HD2 — is not only alive and kicking, but headed for a bright and sunny Windows Phone 7 future, starting as early as October 18. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, all the evidence we have for now is the above spreadsheet, which we’re told is an internal planning doc from UK carrier O2. It’s not exactly the hardest thing in the world to forge so keep your skeptical wits about you, but as silly as this inflationary renaming to HD7 may sound, we find it strangely believable. After all, why wouldn’t the company that brought us the Incredible Wildfire of Desire jump ahead a few numbers to keep up with the hot new OS’ numbering? [Thanks, ZaK] HTC HD3 to be named HD7 in honor of Windows Phone 7, launch October 18? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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