Just got a Motorola SLVR, show me around!

May 17, 2006 9:17 AM

So I got a new Motorola SLVR L7, what are some cool things I can do with it? Bonus points for OSX-Friendly apps/solutions.

I'm talking apps, hacks, games, secret stuff here, you name it. My main machine is an Apple laptop, but I have access to an XP box during the day.

From what I understand, this phone works like the RAZR. My provider is Cingular, if that matters.

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posted by neilkod at 9:18 AM on May 17, 2006

Increase 100 song limit to 1000 (requires Windows).
posted by null terminated at 9:58 AM on May 17, 2006

See whether the MidpSSH Mobile SSH Client works on it, and if so, update this wiki page.
posted by xueexueg at 9:59 AM on May 17, 2006 [2 favorites has favorites]

I use Audacity to trim down MP3 files from my iTunes library into small ringtones, and then upload them to my RAZR from my iBook's Bluetooth menu.
posted by Robot Johnny at 10:28 AM on May 17, 2006

I use mine as a bluetooth modem with my 12" Powerbook for internet anywhere you can get a cell signal...

But, my provider is TMobile, and it's an extra $30 a month - so YMMV.

Totally worth it, though, for a geek like me.
posted by plaidrabbit at 11:00 AM on May 17, 2006

Oh, and second the Audacity free ringtone thing - I do that with my PEBL.
posted by plaidrabbit at 11:07 AM on May 17, 2006

Mini Opera
posted by stuartmm at 3:05 PM on May 17, 2006

HowardForums is a good place to start. At the moment, the L7 seems all the rage on the motorola forum at HF. Also, the above-linked motomodders.net will give you some great ideas.

Basically, you should be able to work out how to use the USB cable to do things like:
- upgrade the firmware (for new features)
- load ringtones (ie. cut up mp3's, my wife does this all the time)
- load wallpapers/screensavers and videos
- load games (this is good)

If you go to the above sites, you will find heaps of links to all of these things. I'd encourage you to try out some of the cool java games first. There are heaps out there! Currently, I am playing Midnight Pool and also Mission Impossible III. Some of the Prince of Persia games are also really good.

Good luck with your new Moto. I think you'll find you've just purchased one of the most moddable phone brands you can get!
posted by ranglin at 5:21 PM on May 17, 2006

Oh, you can also change the skin on your phone's interface. Something more interesting than the standard Moto skins.
posted by ranglin at 5:23 PM on May 17, 2006

Hey, how do I make my own ringtones for this thing? I've never gotten that to work right.

xueexueg , How can ssh run on a mobile without wifi?
posted by jeffburdges at 11:37 AM on February 10, 2007