by Zoober on May 7, 2013 in Android
Changing the boot animation of an Android device is becoming really popular. People love their Android and want to get it to do things they love. This is great for the world of customizing, as people are starting to realize they can make changes to devices and things don’t –legally or for the sake of it — have to be they way they are when you buy them. This is a guide that will show you how you can change the boot animation of Android devices. While on the topic of customization, you will need a rooted device in order to change ...
by Zoober on May 1, 2013 in Android
I had a friend come to me recently wondering what to do about a white screen that appears when installing the custom ROM for the HTC Amaze. After searching around the web, it seems the problem is a missing kernel.
by Zoober on April 25, 2013 in Android
Before I go into detail about what you can do after rooting, I will explain what you NEED to do to keep your device safe. Inside every Android phone is a folder called the EFS folder. This folder is where all of the important stuff is kept such as the device IMEI number. After rooting the Android device, this can become corrupt. Because of this, the first thing you need to do is back up this folder. To back up this folder use an app called HellcatDroid. If you own a Samsung mobile, there is also an app called EFS Pro ...
by Zoober on April 5, 2013 in Android
If you are looking to learn how to change the Android device name; including both tablets and mobile phones, then look no further because we can show you how. The guide is a fairly simple one and can be found after the jump. How to change the Android device name: Step 1. Power on your device and go to the settings icon. Step 2. Inside settings select wireless and networks. Step 3. Still inside settings, go to blue tooth and ensure the check box is ticked so blue tooth is turned on. Step 4. Underneath blue tooth inside settings is ...
by Zoober on April 4, 2013 in Android
With mobile phones — other than reception — there isn’t anything much more important than the battery. It is important to learn how to save the battery as much as possible, especially if you are using the actual device for a lot of the day. The batteries can last quite a long time in your pocket, however, if you have the phone in action it can be surprising how quickly they can drain. So without further adieu, here is the top 5 battery saver apps for Android phones. This list is in no particular order, but the first app i want to mention is the ...
by Zoober on April 4, 2013 in Android
If you are looking to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos firmware, you can now do so with the latest 4.1.2 Jellybean firmware which has become available. The galaxy Grand Duos firmware update has been labelled the XXAMC8 update. There has also been rumors that soon owners of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos will be able to upgrade to the Android 4.2 Jellybean firmware, however, it is not available yet. For now you will have to make do with the 4.2.1 Jellybean which is a nice update in itself. If you are interested in installing this firmware update follow the guide ...
by Zoober on March 13, 2013 in Android
The Tecno N3 is a new Android mobile that came out around November 2012. If you are looking to change your mobile to Android, or even start your first of many to come, then the brand new Tecno N3 running Android Gingerbread is a good way to head. The Tecno N3 dubbed ‘ the smarter smart phone’ can do a bit of everything and was primarily introduced to target the younger generation. Part of that reason was because of its great gaming, but we’ll touch on that a bit later. When you first purchase the Tecno N3 you will have ...
We all know how popular the Apple iPhone is. There was a time when a smart phone just meant an iPhone. When the only mobile device you would see in a movie was an iPhone. In recent times the general knowledge has stretched somewhat further with many now understanding the power house that Android is fast becoming. Some plucked off the street will even be able to tell you that Android actually has more units out there than iPhone does. What they won’t be able to tell you is just how much Android is predicted to dominate over iPhone and ...
by Zoober on January 19, 2013 in Android
The Samsung Galaxy Ace now has new firmware available called S5830XWKTS for all Android 2.3.6 devices. There are several reasons for this firmware update. The S5830 XWKTS update comes with a number of bug fixes and general improvements. Although we are now seeing Android Jelly Bean ROMs, the Gingerbread variants of the past are still considered beauty of today. The Gingerbread started at Android version 2.0 and 2.3.6 is possibly the best firmware to have on the Gingerbread ROM. There are other reason why you would want Gingerbread 2,3,6 on your Galaxy Ace also. To have this firmware on your Galaxy Ace is said to ...
by Zoober on January 19, 2013 in Android
How To Install AllWinner A10 ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0 Now you can install ClockworkMod recovery for Allwinner A10 devices that are running Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. This ClockworkMod recovery guide applies for both the LY-F1 and TREQ Allwinner A10 models. To check if this is the model Allwinner A10 you have, navigate your way to settings and then about Android tablet. In here will show if this is your model name or not. Why should I update to ClockworkMod version 6.0? There are several reasons why ClockworkMod v6.0 is a great one to flash on your devices. There have been reported ...
by Zoober on January 17, 2013 in Android
The Samsung Galaxy 5 was a great device that unfortunately never received a firmware update by Android. As owners probably already know, the Samsung Galaxy 5 came with 2.1 Eclair as stock and many users are now searching for new firmware to install on it. This guide will show you how can you can install Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5503. The Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread is one of the best firmware Android has ever produced and is still a popular choice among users and android devices today. If you are interested in installing the 2.3.7 Gingerbread onto your Samsung GT-I5503 ...
by Zoober on January 17, 2013 in Android
CyanogenMod 10 for LG Optimus One P500, P505, P506 and P509 is now available to be flashed. Flashing like rooting will void any warranty, however, you can easily retain the warranty again by flashing back to the stock ROM and they will never know. This is one reason Android devices are so great to own and customize. If you have any problems installing CyanogenMod 10 on the LG Optimus One P500, P505, P506 or P509 please leave a comment and we will assist you when we can. With the mixture of old and new LG Optimus One devices, it’s great to be ...
by Zoober on January 17, 2013 in Android
The ODIN Multi Downloader is a great way to flash your Android device. Flashing a device is how to change firmwares. Here is a list of all the ODIN multi downloaders for the Samsung Galaxy range of devices. Odin Multi Downloader v4.252 - Samsung Galaxy Apollo I5800, Samsung Galaxy Spica I5700, Samsung Galaxy I7500; Odin Multi Downloader v4.42 - Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660, Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570, Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, Samsung Galaxy Xcover S5690, Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510 , Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510, Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800; Odin Multi Downloader v4.34 - Samsung Europa i5500, Samsung Galaxy Europa I5500, Samsung ...
by Zoober on January 11, 2013 in Android
From time to time, an Android user might encounter random system sluggishness, freezes or even reboots. This is typically due to critical system errors within the Android operating system and can be attributed to many different things. Although critical system issues may be frustrating, one may take steps to help ensure their Android device is operating efficiently without system crashes. One critical Android issue is the updating process. Not every Android device has the latest Android operating system. While it is possible to update an Android device’s operating system, it can be confusing to users’ who aren’t familiar with the ...
