ChevronWP7, the unlocking software that gives Windows Phone 7 owners a chance to install homebrew and unsigned applications on their smartphones has been pulled by its developers, after a discussion with Microsoft went well.
The software gives user the ability to side load apps, which would normally cost $99 per year for a Marketplace developer account.
Today, the developers behind the app have said they are "discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately," as per a discussion with Brandon Watson, Director of Developer Experience for Windows Phone 7.
The conversation went like this:
For those who still want it and don't want to wait for Microsoft to add homebrew support natively, the software has been out for weeks and should be around.
Today, the developers behind the app have said they are "discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately," as per a discussion with Brandon Watson, Director of Developer Experience for Windows Phone 7.
The conversation went like this:
Through this discussion, we established a mutual understanding of our intent to enable homebrew opportunities and to open the Windows Phone 7 platform for broader access to developers and users.
To pursue these goals with Microsoft’s support, Brandon Watson has agreed to engage in futher discussions with us about officially facilitating homebrew development on WP7. To fast-track discussions, we are discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately.
We are excited to explore the opportunity to become more involved with the shaping of the platform and to build a feedback channel for developers around the world.
To reiterate our enthusiasm to enable new opportunities, we have made available a WP7 custom ringtone manager that shows off exciting platform potential. The source code has also been made available to guide homebrew developers.
For those who still want it and don't want to wait for Microsoft to add homebrew support natively, the software has been out for weeks and should be around.
