The CyanogenMod team are officially releasing a new custom CM12 ROM based on Android 5.0 Lollipop. You might remember the same group releasing the M12 releases for the later stages of KitKat. We told you that was coming while they worked hard for the first batch of Lollipop ROMs. The Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo is […]
December 2014
Update to SlimKat Android 4.4.4 KitKat 8.20 ROM on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100
The SlimRom team is delivering another ROM that’s suitable for the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 smartphone. The new custom ROM is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat and is part of the SlimKat range. The team is working hard trying to deliver the next range of Lollipop custom ROMs. Until then this is the best we […]
How to Update Nvidia Shield WiFi to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
The Nvidia Shield tablet is finding the official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop software update arriving as a system notification over the air to devices. Owners of the popular gaming tablet can choose to ‘download” and “install now” or put the OTA file on hold for later. Usually it’s best to start the download once using the […]
How to Update Nvidia Shield US LTE with Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OTA File
The Nvidia Shield is joining the list of Android smartphones and tablets for the latest Droid software update. Now you can upgrade the operating system so it’s running Android 5.0.1 Lollipop just like several flagships are today. Users are finding the over the air signals arriving as a system notification. However, if you want to […]
How to Update to XXUGBNL8 Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
Most of the current years flagships are finding the official Lollipop software update rolling out by now. They are following on from Google’s own Nexus devices, plus a few Google Play Edition (GPE) handset under different names such as Motorola. However, most of the older generation flagship and other devices are yet to have any […]
How to Update to XXU1BNL7 Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F
The International Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F is finding a new software update arriving over the air with the build number XXU1BNL7. The new firmware is Android 5.0 Lollipop. The new software named after candy comes with material design in the user interface, material design in the application drawer, Android Beam, Android RunTime (ART), tap and […]
How to Update to XXU2BNK3 Android 4.4.4 on Samsung Galaxy Alpha G850F LTE
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha LTE is finding a new OTA software update with the build number XXU2BNK3 rolling out. The new update stays on the same Android 4.4.4 KitKat number. It is not the new Android 5.0 Lollipop with material design UI, material design available n the app drawer, Android Beam, Android RunTime (ART), tap and […]
How to Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to SlimKat Android 4.4.4 8.20 ROM
The SlimKat custom ROM has a new 8.20 version available based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The new weekly build is up for grabs for several different devices. Today we’ll show you how to install the ROM on the Samsung galaxy Note 2 N7100. The SlimROMs team are working hard to deliver the first batch of […]
How to Install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F
One of the most essentials parts of the Android OS is a dedicated bootable partition we call recovery. The partition lets users take over the phone or tablet if something goes wrong and they can’t boot it in normal mode. From there they can wipe data and apply a factory reset or use the partition […]
Verizon Brings VK81023A Android 4.4.2 to LG G Pad 8.3
Owners of the LG G Pad 8.3 should keep checking the system notification for a new Android 4.4.2 KitKat software update arriving over the air. The build number is VK81023A and it brings LTE roaming. The G pad 8.3 is one of the best tablets in the “life’s Good” companies range. However, it still sits on […]
PTCRB Certified 18.1.A.2.25 Firmware for Sony Xperia T3, Could be Android 4.4.4
If you are the proud owner of the Sony Xperia T3 smartphone with the model numbers D510X, D5103 and D5106, you should keep your eyes open for a system notification for a new software update. The build number is 18.1.A.2.25. The HSPA+ D5102 model number has the same build number coming. We haven’t seen any software updates […]
PTCRB Certify 18.4.C.2.14 for Sony Xperia E3
If you are the owner of the Sony Xperia E3 you should keep your eyes peeled for a new OTA notification from the Update Center. The PTCRB website have certified a new 18.4.C.2.14 software update for the device. As you probably already know, just because it’s certified doesn’t mean it’s coming out. However, if it […]
Vodafone Send 18.3.1.C.0.22 OTA to Sony Xperia M2 and M2 Aqua Across Europe
If you are a subscriber to the Vodafone network in Europe you are finding a new OTA update arriving as a notification for the Xperia M2 and M2 Aqua. The new build number is 18.3.1.C.0.22. We know the software update is already landing in the United Kingdom, Germany, The Netherlands and Spain. The two model […]
T217TUVUBNL1 Android 4.4.4 OTA for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Rolling Out to Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 for T-Mo subscribers is receiving a new software update to build number T217TUVUBNL1. It keeps it on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. You can verify the current build you are running by navigating to Settings > About Device. It’s a giant update for consumers who were stuck before on 4.2 Jelly Bean before today. […]
23.0.1.A.5.77 Rolling Out for Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact in Europe
A new software update is rolling out in Europe for Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone owners. The build number is 23.0.1.A.5.77. The total file size is over 127 MB. Sony are not providing any official changelog along with the release. You will find a notification alerting you of its arrival via the Sony Update center. Furthermore, […]
23.0.1.A.5.79 OTA Update for Vodafone Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact Subscribers Now Live
If you are a subscriber to the Vodafone network in Europe, you should keep your eyes peeled for a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat software update arriving to the notifications panel. The new over the air update comes with the build number 23.0.1.A.5.79. There are several theories about why Europe is finding this update. Most are […]
UCU1ANK2 Android 4.4.2 for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Christmas OTA Rolling Out
If you are a subscriber to the AT&T network and own the Sammy Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 or 10.1, you are finding a new system notification alerting you of a new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update with the build number UCU1ANK2. You’ll find the same number is rolling over the air for each tablet. As far as […]
L900VPUBNK2 Android 4.4.2 For Sprint Galaxy Note 2 Arriving January 6 OTA
If you are a subscriber to the Sprint phone carrier network and own the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, you have a new software update with the build number L900VPUBNK2 starting from January 6. It’s not every day that a network informs us of their plans in the future, so take advantage of this and use it […]
LXE22.46-19 Android 5.0 Lollipop for Motorola Moto X 2014 (Second-Gen) OTA Rolling Live Now
The Motorola company were the first in-line to receive the original Lollipop after Google released it for their own Nexus range of devices. However, it’s not until now that the second-generation Moto X is starting to find the 5.0 Lollipop software update arriving to notification panels. If you are the owner of one of these […]
LXB22.46-25 Android 5.0.1 Rolling OTA for Motorola Moto G Owners
Android Lollipop is the latest version of Android software mobile owners can run on any Android device. It’s been highly successful thus far with loads of features making it better than the older KitKat. Inside users find a new material design UI, material design app drawer, updated fun Easter Egg, Android RunTime (ART) replacing Dalvik, […]
Update to CM12 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM on Sprint HTC One
Sprint subscribers wanting to test out the latest Android 5.0.1 Lollipop can do so unofficially on the HTC One by updating the device with this unofficial CM12 custom ROM. We’ve already documented the same for Verizon and the International models. Now it’s time to let those with the Sprint phone carrier network in the United […]
Samsung Galaxy F Up Close and Personal in This Leak
The Samsung Galaxy F is one of the most anticipated smartphones for 2014 by us because it has stumped us all year-long and quite frankly we’re all so confused we just want to see the end of this whole ordeal .What started as the S5 prime soon turned into the Galaxy F and then things got […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE to SlimKAT Build 8.20 Android 4.4.4
The SlimROM development team are managing the latest work based on Android 5.0 Lollipop for some of the Nexus range. That’s all we are seeing for Lollipop to date. In a similar way to what we saw from Cyanogen with CM11, the SlimROM guys are still creating builds based on the later stages of KitKat. […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE to SlimKAT Build 8.0 Android 4.4.4
While the SlimROM team are working hard producing Android Lollipop ROMs, they have only pushed out a few Alpha builds for Nexus devices. There’s still a long way to go before the long list of supported devices in the SlimKat system have Lollipop. Luckily the team has a new weekly build 8.0 based on Android […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 G750F with CF-Root Solution
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is a smartphone released around mid 2014. It comes with Android 4.4 KitKat OS out of the box and is exclusive to AT&T. If you want a phone with a big display, quad-core processor, fast 4G mobile data support and a high-resolution display, it’s a great choice for you. However, […]
How to Root HTC Droid DNA on Android 4.4.4 with WeakSauce 2
The Weak Sauce team developed a root exploit earlier this year for some HTC devices. The exploit was later patched in software updates by the Verizon phone carrier network and Google. Well, now it’s time for WeakSauce 2: The Habanero’s Revenge. The same team of developers are bringing out a second coming of the same tool […]
How to Root Verizon HTC One M7 on Android 4.4.4 with WeakSauce 2
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is the last stage of the chocolate software and now you can root it on the HTC One M7 for Verizon subscribers using a new exploit called WeakSauce 2. You may remember the original that works for earlier states of Kitkat on the same device. There are a few different ways of […]
How to Root Verizon HTC One M8 on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with WeakSauce 2
WeakSauce is a crafty tool developed specially for HTC’s flagships because it creates a replacement class for the HTC system access. Furthermore, the finishing touches which make the exploit work involve disabling and enabling the Bluetooth. Doing so makes it trigger the pwn.sh. It’s popular for when the devices were running the earlier stages of […]
Sony Sketch App 6.0.A.0.5 Comes with Ability to Share Sketches and More
The infamous Sketch application by Sony comes with a new 6.0.A.0.5 update that allows users to share sketches, invite other people to join them, a new design and bug fixes. If you were experiencing a shaky application last time, it’s best to update to the new version because the bugs from the earlier version are wiped. […]
Sony Updates Info-Eye App to Version 1.7.05, Brings Multiple Improvements and More
Sony announced the Social Suite last year and part of that package is the Info-Eye. As the name suggests the it’s part of what makes the Sony Xperia camera application so great. Instead of enhancing the picture, it produces information about what the camera is seeing through the lens so you better understand your surrounding […]