Homebrew: Nextgen + custom ROM for HTC HD7 bumped to v3.0

The guys at XDA are working at full speed to bring us new and improved custom rom's.So good news for the HTC HD7 users since the Nextgen + custom ROM for HTC HD7 has been updated to version 3.0 with quite many new goodies on board.

NextGen + 3.0 change log:

• Updated SMSBackup
• Updated Nokia Contacts Transfer
• QuickMenu Added by Ultrashot
• Added Search by Key Settings Ultrashot
• Added DFT BT File Transfer
• Renamed Touch Explorer in File Manager 1.0
• Replaced Tango with Skype 0.2
• Added Bazaar 1.10
• Added Dynamic Background
• Eliminated the default applications
• Full support for upgrades to the following versions of the operating system through WP7 Sender Cab
• Full support for native applications
• Made several improvements

You can download this new version of NextGen + directly from the official thread at XDA

Nextgen +: The custom ROM for HTC HD7 is upgraded to version 2.6

Nextgen +,the custom ROM for HTC HD7 is upgraded to version 2.6.The new version implements the following characteristics:

• Updated BatteryStatus 4.6.1.1
• Updated SMSBackup
• Updated MPAtool
• Updated Tango
• Folders
• Switch GSensor
• Remove default images images from the hub
• Fixed problem on events in the calendar section
• Fixed bug related to internet sharing
• Changed some icons
• Added new tweaks
• Minor bug fixes and improvements
• Updated Nokia Drive
• Corrections in the localization of third party applications

The Nextgen + is available for download at XDA

(Homebrew) Shutdown7 - Soft-reset and Shutdown app for Windows Phone

Nullstring over at XDA-Devs has released a new homebrew app ‘Shutdown7′. The application can Soft-reset and Shutdown your Windows Phone.

This are Nullstring words about his app:

Shutdown7 - an interop application that can Soft-reset and Shutdown your Windows Phone.
This will not be going to WP Marketplace since this is an Interop which is not allowed in Marketplace.
The Background in the application is randomly chose from your Camera Roll pictures.
This is my very first application that was released in wild. I have other apps that are currently under development and will soon to release those too. I have lots of ideas but the time is just not enough to finish one.. but am trying
Interop were made possible with the big help and hardwork from fiinix in XDA-Developers with his thread here

Download the XAP file here
Version 1.1
fixed bug if the phone does not have any pictures in Camera RollShutdown7 version 1.1 (710.26Kb)

More info at XDA 

Giving 5 Nokia Lumia 800 to homebrew devs who need them!!!

Justin Angel former Microsoft Silverlight Program Manager is giving away 5 Nokia Lumia 800 devices to homebrew developers.He is personally giving away these devices so if you are interested in this offer check his announcement.