Although rooting your device voids the warranty, it is something you should definitely do if you’re a flashaholic user like me. While the stock system of your device does include all the tools you need, there are some developments that only run on rooted devices. There are some things you can do out there on stock […]
January 2015
How to Root ZTE Sonata 4G
The ZTE Sonata 4G might not be a popular device out there, but it’s definitely a device worth having if you want to try out various custom ROMs and custom kernels as the device does have a root method. Yes, you can now gain root-access on your device and get all of those amazing custom […]
How to Root ZTE Prelude
Sooner or later, you’re going to get bored with the stock firmware on your ZTE Prelude. The main reason behind this is that the stock ROM doesn’t let you do everything that you really wish to do with your device, overclocking your CPU, for example. Luckily, there’s a way using which you can replace your […]
How to Root Alcatel One Touch Authority (Cricket)
Alcatel One Touch Authority on Cricket was once hard to root, as there weren’t many tools that can help you do that. Things have changed over the time and you can now gain root-access on your device using a little app called Poot. Follow our guide below to learn how to root your One Touch […]
How to Root BLU Life One M
The BLU Life One M smartphone was launched in January 2014 and it carries the Android 4.2 version. Although the said Android version is still popular even after a year of device’s launch, it’s still stock and that means you really can’t do a lot of things on it. It restricts users to perform various […]
How to Root Galaxy A5 SM-A5009 on Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Sammy recently unveiled the all new J-series smartphones which are going to be the next big thing in their range coming soon. Moreover, some new spy shots of the Galaxy S6 are hitting the web. That isn’t enough to keep folks who own the A-series occupied though. If you are owning the A3 smartphone–the budget […]
Best Root Checker App for Android
Tons of our guides here on the website are all about unchaining the system internals away from the default factory restrictions which are purposefully stalled by the manufacturer. They stop us from getting the most out of our devices and keep us under the constraints of the business plan. Now and in the past, gaining […]
How to Use Recovery Mode on Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300X
Since most people have the iPhone smartphone over any single Android smartphone, people might be familiar with connecting the device to iTunes to restore the firmware version. That’s one universal reason to get access to the recovery mode for all smartphones and tablet. The same works for Android. A stock recovery partition is very limited. […]
How to Use Third-Party App for Directions in iOS 8
The battle between Apple and Google has been going on ever since the two tech giants started getting some popularity in the world. While both have created a number of awesome products, there’re some tools that have been well developed by one than the other. The feature that I’m talking about is Maps. Each time […]
How to Hide Photos on iPhone Running iOS 8
Maybe you don’t want your friends to see your private photos that you captured while spending your vacation abroad? Or maybe you just want to have some of your photos hidden so that each person who wants to see your phone just doesn’t land in gallery only to see you and your girlfriend together. Whatever be […]
How to Root Micromax Bolt A40 on Android 2.3.5 with Shuame App
The Micromax Bolt A40 is a mid-range smartphone that runs on the Android 2.3 operating system. While you may think this is not the version you’ve been hoping to see on this device, you can always root your phone and get the most out of it, regardless of the version it currently runs on. Rooting […]
How to Root BLU Life One X with Framaroot on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Ah, the BLU Life One X. One of the better budget smartphones out there. It doesn’t run the absolute latest version of Android, but it’s pretty modern none-the-less. To get the absolute most out of your device, consider rooting it after the instructions below. If there’s one smartphone out there you didn’t know existed under the […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102 on Android 4.4.2
The second-generation grand smartphone comes with similar specs, but replaces the first-generation with a larger display, high screen resolution, an impressive battery, around half a Gig more RAM and is Quad core. It’s also a dual SIM phone which is a wise buy for people who travel between countries. That’s especially true for people around […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102
A custom recovery is very similar to a stock recovery that comes with every Android smartphone and tablet. However, where the custom variant separates itself from the stock version is with added features. While a stock recovery specializes in performing a hard reset to recover the Android device effectively, you can do much more from […]
Hard Reset Motorola Moto Maxx
The Motorola Moto Maxx is a new smartphone that probably has a name that’s too close to its other cousins under the Maxx name which is making it difficult to find in search engine results pages. That said, it’s not going to stop us producing the material for it since there’s so much to […]
Movie Creator 2.3.A.0.3 by Sony Available from Update Center
If you own any number of the Sony Xperia devices and have downloaded the official Movie Creator app by Sony, it’s time to check the notifications panel for a new update. The folks at Sony are releasing new version 2.3.A.0.3 which is taking over the earlier 2.2.A.0.8 build number. You can read up on the earlier version […]
Walkman 8.5.A.2.7 Update Rolling Out to Xperia Devices Now from Sony
Sony is rolling out a new update to the Update Center for the Walkman application. The new build number is 8.5.A.2.7. The update is coming for a new material design layout to better suit the Android 5.0 Lollipop which is the latest version of Android. The Lollipop software update is now rolling out to many […]
How to Disable Control Center on Lock Screen in iOS 8
While the Control Center on your iPhone allows you to do many great things very quickly, it sometimes creates issues relating to your privacy due to its system-wide availability. Whether you’re on Springboard or lockscreen, you can always access the control center by simply pulling up the little thick line appearing at the bottom of […]
How to Take Screenshot on Sony Xperia Z1
The days are gone when you had to tell your friends what conversation is going on between you and your WhatsApp friends, as you can now just take a screenshot on your phone and send it to your friends so they can see the whole conversation without you telling them every word. Whatever the reason […]
How to Unroot Samsung Galaxy Avant
The Samsung Galaxy Avant is surly a great device to open the ports with root access so you can enjoy some third-party developers work with custom ROMS and rooted applications from the Google Play Store. It’s still running the same Android 4.4.2 KitKat it came with out of the box. That’s normally a bad thing […]
23.0.1.F.0.96 for Xperia Z3 Dual OTA Update Rolling Out Now
If you are a subscriber to phone carrier networks within Russia, the Middle East, Ukraine, United States, Brazil and other parts of the globe and own the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual smartphone you ought to keep your eyes on the notifications panel for a fresh over the air update. The new software update is arriving […]
How to Root Asus Memo Pad FHD 10 on 4.6.2 Firmware
The Asus Memo Pad is one of the great tablets under the same brand. It’s one company who most people know as expensive and produce great devices. While that might be true, it is getting old and software updates are thin. There is none of the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop likely coming and there’s heaps […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos N7502
As you might already know, there are two different types of custom recovery partitions which are most popular in the world and nothing else really comes close. That means you want to always choose between ClockworkMod (CWM for short). Since this is an unofficial operation, you should backup the Neo before going any further. Those […]
Samsung EFS Backup with Root: Best Way to Backup and Restore EFS Folder and IMEI Post 2015
We dabble in tons of guides which customize your Android device here on the website. As you well know, many of those guides come from different manufacturers. Each manufacturer has a separate internal system and how the smartphone, phablet or tablet works. In Samsung’s case, only the Sammy brand has something called the EFS folder […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500F on Android 4.4.4
The Samsung Galaxy A5 is part of the A-series smartphones which comes with Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box. It weighs 123 grams and comes with one of the best-looking press shots we’ve seen out of any Sammy devices. If you want a phone with a large display, fast mobile data support, small dimensions […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Avant on Android 4.4.2
The Samsung Galaxy Avant is a smartphone that came out during mid 2014 last year. It had a quite release with Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box. Almost unbelievably, Sammy hasn’t updated this operating system since to a fresher version of KitKat. With that being said, we are unlikely to see Android 5.0 Lollipop […]
Five Solutions for “Not Registered on Network” on Samsung Galaxy Devices
If you are attempting to make a call or a text on your Samsung Galaxy Device and a pop-up screen comes out saying “Not Registered on Network.” Try not to panic; this is a common android problem usually faced on AT&T, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, T-Mobile, Airtel and Rogers. You would be experiencing this if your […]
How to Take Screenshots with Most Android Wear Devices
Being able to take a screenshot on your Android Wear device has not been a simple task since they came out. Most people would just assume take screenshots from their phone anyway but it is nice to have a feature to snap a shot of what is going on your Wear device as well. However, […]
How to Root Nokia X on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
The Nokia X. One of the most anticipated devices of days past. For a very long time people were clamoring for a Nokia phone running Android, and with the X they got exactly that. It’s a nice device, although it’s a little lacking. Rooting is the best way to change the system internals away from […]
Root Samsung Galaxy Avant SM-G386T and Install TWRP Custom Recovery
Are you a Samsung Galaxy Avant owner? Isn’t it frustrating when you are limited to the things that you can do with your smartphone? Do you want to root your device but can’t find out how to do it? If the answer to those questions is yes then we at Tech Chomps know exactly how you […]
