How To: Apply Hacks Without Linux Access
Yep, you read that right, it's possible to modify the WebOS source files without Linux access. And it's easier than you might think. All that's required is WebOS Quick Install v1.4 (or later) up and running, and knowing what you need to change in the files.
It's worth noting that if you're familiar with using Linux access, using Quilt, part of the optware package, is still better and more elegant for patch management, as it can automatically restore your device to a state where it can safely receive OS upgrades from Palm. If all that is a little intimidating (or laborious), you can use the guide for quickly editing webOS files.
Warning: Patches and modifications can screw things up, break stuff, and generally cause odd things to happen -- always remove them before perform an update to the webOS!
Palm Pre Hacked to Run on Verizon
Cleanser in our Pre forums has successfully hacked a Pre to operate on Verizon's network. Voice and text are a go, but data isn't up and working yet:
Only problem is that I can't get data to work. Apparently webOS is checking to see if the device is provisioned or not before allowing a data session to take place. So my next step would be to somehow bypass this provisioning check.
Apparently the difficult part is getting Verizon to take the MEID of the device (its unique identifier), this despite Verizon's claims of being an open network. It's early days, though, so we won't hold that against big V.
Speaking of early days, that's where we are at with this -- so the important thing is to keep your eyes peeled for further updates rather than go looking to apply this hack yourself. Nevertheless, we know that more than a few people would be giddy over hearing the dulcet tones of the Verizon activation girl on a Palm Pre, so we had to post this with Cleanser's video.
