The ShackledCraft website has three links from the main menu: Shop, Forums, and Vote. The first two links are self-explanatiory, but what is ShackledCraft Vote? Before we can work out that answer, we need to learn what ShackledCraft is. Here is the information we could find. ShackledCraft is part of the Minecraft game which is […]
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How to Root Galaxy A51 on Android 12, 11, 10
The Samsung Galaxy A51 has not been easy to get root access to due to there being two Vbmetas. However, over time a custom recovery image (TWRP) became available that made it possible. Once you have rooted the Galaxy A51, you can start to install root apps and custom firmware. The following tutorial demonstrates how […]
Snapchat Dark Mode on Android with No Root
How do I make Snapchat on Android have Dark Mode? I know Apple users have Dark Mode, but why isn’t it available for Android? Is there a way to force Dark Mode until it becomes available from Snapchat’s settings? My Android device is a Samsung. Resolution: Root access on Android can help you with lots […]
How to Unlock Samsung A51 Bootloader
The Samsung Galaxy A51 arrived with Android 10 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 12. These versions of the Android operating system on the Samsung A51 come with the bootloader locked, meaning you are not able to install custom firmware simply by flashing it with Samsung’s proprietary Odin software. While that has […]
How to Unlock Samsung SM-G991U Bootloader
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G SM-G991U comes with a version of the Android 11 operating system out of the box that has the bootloader locked. Samsung didn’t use to lock its smartphone bootloaders; however, in recent years it has become common with some of their more popular models. Thankfully, Samsung hasn’t made it a requirement […]
How to Unlock Samsung SM-A025U Bootloader
The Samsung SM-A025U is part of the Galaxy A02s series. The Galaxy A02s comes with Android 10 out of the box and is upgradeable to Android 11. Some Samsung smartphones come with the bootloader locked but not all. Historically not that many Samsung smartphones have had locked bootloaders. Nevertheless, the Galaxy A02s is one of […]
How to Root Samsung A12 (SM-A125F/DSN) on Android 11/10
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN) can be rooted with the Magisk Manager. However, it requires the use of a boot image and is not as simple as the same tutorial would be for some other devices. Nevertheless, if you still want to get root access, here is the tutorial. The following tutorial demonstrates how to […]
Download: OnePlus 8 Windows Drivers for Fastboot [Links]
If you want OnePlus 8 Windows Drivers for Fastboot, you need to install the Universal ADB Driver, which packs all of the commonly used USB Drivers into one file. You may also be interested in using Minimal ADB and Fastboot. The minimal version of ADB and Fastboot gives you the ADB and Fastboot within the […]
Samsung SM-G531F Firmware (Flash File)
You can download the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U firmware by using the SamFirm_Reborn Tool, Bifrost – Samsung Firmware Downloader Tool, or Frija. Samsung purposefully makes it difficult to download and install the firmware manually compared to other smartphone manufacturers that run the same Android operating system. Even if you were to manage to download firmware from Samsung, they […]
Samsung SM-T280 Firmware (Flash File)
You can download the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U firmware by using the SamFirm_Reborn Tool, Bifrost – Samsung Firmware Downloader Tool, or Frija. If you try to search for Samsung firmware files on your computer, you will only be directed to blogs that have somehow gotten a hold of the firmware themselves but without there being an official Samsung […]
Download: Free Samsung Firmware Update Tools
Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used in the back rooms of smartphone repair centers to fix common mobile device-related problems. The tools were later published on the Web for anyone to use. Now you can solve the same kinds of issues that were […]
How to Add to PATH on Windows 11
I want to add to path on Windows so I don’t have to keep opening the command line. Resolution: Sometimes you may wish to add a path to a folder in Windows 11 so you do not have to keep opening the Command Prompt to run certain commands. The following tutorial demonstrates how to add […]
How to Root Motorola Edge 20 Pro on Android 11/12
The Motorola Edge 20 Pro comes with Android 11 out of the box and a Li-Po 4500 mAh battery. Suffice to say, edge 20 pro users shouldn’t be suffering from the same battery concerns they may have had a decade ago with smartphones. However, removing the bloat from a device isn’t the only reason to […]
How to Root Galaxy Z Flip 3 (B/N/0) on Android 11/12
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was released in August of 2021 and subsequently comes with Android 11 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 12. Smartphone batteries have gotten stronger over the years. But there are still many advantages to be gained from root access, such as additional functionality and, of course, the […]
How to Hard Reset CAT S48c
The CAT S48c’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor means it is a powerful smartphone and more than capable of giving you a smooth software experience for general use. Its Android 8.1 Oreo operating system is also relatively new still, which means you shouldn’t experience too many lockups during everyday use. However, no matter how new your […]
How to Hard Reset ZTE Avid 559
The ZTE Avid 559 is a smartphone that runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Android 8.1 is a fairly new operating system version but it’s still more than a few years old already. Since apps are developed to run on the latest versions of Android (now Android 12) it can sometimes mean they […]
How to Hard Reset Tecno SA2S
The Tecno SA2S is a smartphone supported by Google up to Android 8.1 Oreo. This means it is capable of running fairly recent software and that’s a good thing if you want to avoid general crashes, freezes, and locking up that can occur when using apps and peforming other tasks. When apps are developed for […]
How to Hard Reset Alcatel 5003D
The Alcatel 5003D was released in 2019 and ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Since it does come with a recent version of Android coupled with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, the software shouldn’t freeze too often. Nonetheless, every smartphone — whether it runs Android or iOS — is prone to locking […]
How to Hard Reset Sony D2105
The Sony Xperia E1 dual was released in 2014 and ran Android 4.3 out of the box. Although it is upgradable to Android 4.4.2 KitKat, that is as recent a version of Android that Google supports for this smartphone. That means if you use it long enough, you will likely come across some apps that […]
How to Hard Reset Itel 1701
The Itel 1701 is a smartphone that runs Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box. This version of Android was outstanding for its time, but it is not comparable to the most recent versions. Since the apps Itel 1701 owners use are often optimized to run on the latest versions of Android, it can sometimes […]
How to Hard Reset Itel 1702
The Itel 1702 is a smartphone that runs on an older version of Android (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box) and subsequently is prone to occasional lock ups that can be solved with a hard reset. The Android operating system is reliable in general, but occasionally Itel owners can try pressing too many buttons […]
How to Hard Reset LG v410
The LG v410 is a tablet that ran Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box and is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. While Android 4.4 and 5.0 were capable software versions for their time, they will struggle to handle what modern apps ask of them. This is because as time goes on apps require more […]
How to Clear Cache on Moto G Power
I want to clear the cache on the Moto G Power’s Android operating system/software. How do I do that? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to clear the cache on the Moto G Power. The cache on the Moto G Power is there to help you browse the operating system as quickly as possible. However, […]
How to Use PowerShell Sleep Command
I would like to get my PowerShell script to pause/wait/sleep by issuing a specific wait time when using the Windows operating system. Resolution: The PowerShell Sleep command via the Start-Sleep cmdlet allows you to pause a script or module in the PowerShell session until the chosen period has elapsed. When you choose to sleep a […]
How to Change User Password in Windows Command Line
I want to change my user password directly from the command line in Windows. Is it possible? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the user password in the command line when using a version of the Windows operating system. There are two types of accounts you can use with Windows: A local account […]
WMIC: Get Serial Number
I want to get the BIOS serial number so I can locate the serial number of my computer. I’m also wondering if there is there also an alternative way to check the computer’s serial number in Windows from the Settings app? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to find the BIOS serial number from the […]
How to Create File from Command Line in Windows 11
I want to create a file using the command line in Windows. I have created files using the command line in Linux before and would like to know if I can do the same thing from Windows. Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a file from the command line when using a version […]
Power Automate: Strip Character from String
I want to remove characters from a string in Power Automate. I have received an email from my Microsoft Power Automate account and wish to remove some of it. How can I do that? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to strip characters from a string when using Power Automate in Microsoft Flow. The string […]
How to Understand TCP Flags: SYN, ACK, FIN, RST, PSH, URG
A TCP connection has flags that are used to indidcate a connection’s state. The connection’s state allows you to troubleshoot problems and let’s you know how to handle a connection. Two of the more commonly used flags for this purpose are the “PSH” and ACK” flags. SYN and Ack Flags SYN (Synchronization) SYN is used […]
How to Understand PSH/ACK TCP Flags
A TCP connection has flags that are used to indidcate a connection’s state. The connection’s state allows you to troubleshoot problems and let’s you know how to handle a connection. Two of the more commonly used flags for this purpose are the “PSH” and ACK” flags. ACK (Acknowledgement) The ACK (Acknowledgement) flag acknowledges packets retrieved […]