Homebrew Applications
Homebrew applications require a device to be unlocked and most be sideloaded using a deployment tool. They range from being test applications that could be deployed to the Marketplace to applications designed to perform a restricted function, such as registry editors.
Below is a list of useful homebrew applications. If you would like your application listed, let us know on the Discussion tab.
General
Folders, by WindowsPhoneHacker
Themes, by WindowsPhoneHacker
Screen Capture, by Jerry Jiang
WP Screenshot, by N37-L0RD (sends screenshots over WiFi)
Flashlight, by sensboston
Battery Status, by singularity0821
WiFi Sharing (multiple applications)
Registry Editors
Registry editors allow controlling several internal settings on the Windows Phone operating system, including changing accent colors, tweaking lock timeouts, etc. All of these applications require interop unlock, and the level of access achieved depends on a device and application level.
- 1st Generation Samsung only: WP7 Root Tools
- TouchXperience Registry Editor
File Explorers
File explorers allow exploring the internal file system structure on Windows Phone devices. They, like registry editors, require interop unlock, and may be restricted in reading/writing capabilities.
- 1st Generation Samsung only: WP7 Root Tools
- TouchXplorer
- Web Server (for reading Windows files from PC)
