Unoffical multi-touch support comes to G1; ready to get hacking?
No, this certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen multi-touch demonstrated on the HTC G1. This time around however, the sweet demo is accompanied by an extensive how-to guide that will walk you through enabling your T-Mobile G1 for some sexy multi-touch zooming action. Of course the process is hardly T-Mobile approved so we have to warn you that you’ll likely void any warranties, but such is the price for the more ambitious mobile users out there. All in all, the process isn’t overly difficult for savvy gadgeteers but there’s always a chance something could go wrong – consider this your brick warning. This hack is also still in early stages so multi-touch is not yet implemented in all of the areas you’d want it to be. If you’re still fiending for some multi-touch love on your G1 however, toss on your hacker hat and hit the read link. For those who don’t quite have the stomach for invasive G1 surgery, no worries – you can still enjoy a saucy multi-touch video after the jump.
Thanks, JJ!
cool song
There’s a better video where the guy who did all of this work explains how he got it to work as well as the limitations of the screen.
i tried the g1 before and it wasnt ready so i stuck with my unlocked iphone 1st gen but now it looks like I might have to try again. cupcake and now this.
Now the G1 can start competing with the iPhone.
The G1 has been out just for 93 days and has been competing with the iphone before it was even
Releses
Good stuff. Although I still think multi-touch is one of the most overrated features ever.