Rooting has its benefits when it comes to applying custom recoveries, flashing custom ROM and kernel, wiping caches and applying unofficial updates or any other application that may improve the quality of your device. Hence, rooting is vital if you want […]
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Download KingRoot Application APK (All Versions)
Here on this page, you can find all the different KingRoot versions that have become available over the years to get root access to your Android device. The files are direct links posted on the XDA-Developers website by the KingRoot […]
Upcoming changes to Windows 10 Insider Preview builds
Over the weekend we saw a few articles about this post and confusion that it caused. I’m sorry for that and want to take a moment to clear up a few things. This is a very complex topic, since we’re […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Karbonn Sparkle V
While the Team Win Recovery Project’s TWRP is a touch-based recovery manager for your smartphone or Android tablet, it’s still CloockworkMod that has won the hearts of many. While many people praise TWRP recovery for having a touch-based UI and being […]
How to Install CWM on HTC One M8
Koushik Dutta’s ClockworkMod recovery is still fancied by many people today as the best custom recovery image available, and it will likely always have a stern following. ClockworkMod features built-in ADB, NANDROID for backing up with ease, a unique file […]
How to Unbrick Nexus 7 WiFi/Mobile/2013 WiFi/2013 Mobile
Let’s say that you were trying to root your device and you ended up with a bricked tablet. Or, your tablet is just being unresponsive when it shouldn’t be. So before tossing it in the trash can and thinking about […]
Qualcomm Toq 1.5.5_14602 Firmware Update Brings Stopwatch and Support for New SDK v1.5
The Qualcomm Toq is in the midst of receiving a handy update to bring in the stopwatch feature as well as support for the SDK v 1.5 that hasn’t come out yet but is due shortly. The update namely 1.5.5_14602 […]
How to Reset iPhone Data Usage Stats
While it’s always fun to fork out extra spending money on your favorite smartphones such as the Apple iPhone, often people want to limit their spending once they’re finally in ownership of the device. One of the main threats to […]
How to Unlock Bootloader on Huawei P8
This new flagship from Huawei is now in the market and it is unique in its rooting perspective. Unlike other devices, it doesn’t guide you about the unlocking process, nor gives you software/drivers to do that. But don’t worry; we have […]
Hard Reset Huawei P8
Just recently, Huawei has pushed this new flagship and it is available now in the markets for you to buy it. This Huawei P8 is a decent device with an exceptional camera for taking photographs in almost every kind of […]
Announcing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10136
Hi everyone, we have a new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build for Windows Insiders on the Fast ring today – Build 10136. There are a couple of things that you’ll need to pay close attention to in order to upgrade […]
How to Root ZTE Grand Max Plus (Cricket)
ZTE make some amazing smartphones that are popular in the USA, Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia and other countries around the world. Cricket is a phone carrier network located in the United States and has over 5 million subscribers. Their number one […]
How to Fix Continuous Android Boot Loop on Smartphone/Tablet
We create a great deal of how-to guides here on the site and hopefully many thousands more in the future. A large part of what we do includes customizing a smartphone or tablet with root access. Whenever you are tinkering […]
How to Root 14.5.B.0.236 Android 5.0.2 on Xperia Z1 C6916 (Lollipop)
Owning a smartphone these days is more like an adventure. There is so much that can be done with your device that most of the people don’t even know. We have OS updates and applications that you can play around […]
Root Google Nexus 6 Android M (MPZ44Q) Developer Preview & Install TWRP Custom Recovery
The new Android M Developer Preview has a build number MPZ44Q and you can root it on Nexus 5, Nexus 6 as well as for Nexus player. The developers preview firmware for Android M is now available and you can […]
How to Enable Multi-Window Mode on Android M Developer Preview
In our earlier posts, you might have read us talking about the new Android M rolling out on the Google Nexus. The Nexus are, no doubt, one of the leading smartphones in terms of power and quality. And that’s why […]
How to Speed Up Google Chrome Browsing on Android Devices
Every Android Update improves the quality of your smartphone experience and improves bugs and lags. Now-a-days, the smartphones are mostly used to browse the web on the go. But most of the users are reporting problems about the slow browsing […]
How to Force Close Apps on Apple Watch
Just like the iPhone, the Apple Watch is capable of using applications. The Apple Watch is going to get a lot more power with the new WatchOS 2 software update coming, but even with it, you can still find some […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F on Android 5.0 Lollipop
Even though most people are all too aware of the Android M Developer preview available for registered developers, there’s no need to worry about losing Android Lollipop just yet for most because the next version of Android will take many […]
How to Root 23.2.A.1.62 Android 5.0.2 on Xperia Z3 Compact (Lollipop)
Owning a smartphone these days is more like an adventure. There is so much that can be done with your device that most of the people don’t even know. You might have caught our recent post including mind-boggling things to […]
Releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10130 for PCs to the Slow ring
Hi everyone, we are releasing Build 10130 of the Windows 10 Insider Preview to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring. This build has been in use by Windows Insiders in the Fast ring since 5/29 and has proven to be […]
How to Clear App Cache/Data on Android without Accessing Settings
By now, most of us over the age of fifteen are using at least one mobile smartphone during the year 2015. While that might be the case, it doesn’t mean we all enjoy browsing through the settings applications and finding […]
How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on HTC Vivid
You have all the reasons to flash your HTC vivid on the ClockworkMod Recovery. After flashing your device to this custom recovery, you have backup the ROM, apply unofficial updates, install beta firmware and maintain and optimize your handset. Luckily, […]
Root Google Nexus 5 On LMY48B Android 5.1.1 Lollipop & Install TWRP Recovery
The Google Nexus 5 Hammerhead smartphone is now getting another Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update which users can install over the air. Once complete, you will be updated to the official LMY48B firmware build. However, you won’t have root access if […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102
As I’m sure most of you know, there are two separate recoveries we talk about in smartphones and the Samsung Galaxy range is no different. All of you have the default and stock recovery you can enter anytime. However, if […]
How to Enter Recovery Mode on Galaxy Grand 2
Entering the recovery mode and connecting with your OS internals is easy. This tutorial here demonstrates how to enter recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S3 device, but you have to be very careful. The fruit of all that care will be […]
How to Enter Recovery Mode on Google Nexus 10
If you want to communicate with your Android smartphone and peek around how things happen backstage, you should use its recovery mode. It is a must have if you want to optimize, customize and personalize your Google Nexus 10 tablet. […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia M2 LTE
Stock recovery is great and all but if you want to take your smartphone experience to the next level, you might want to consider installing a custom recovery. Recovery is a small partition, separate from the Android OS but is […]
Ten Windows Insiders get a close-up look at how we’re building Windows
Hi everyone. A while back, we held a contest to give ten Windows Insiders a chance to win a trip to Microsoft headquarters here in Redmond. Winners were selected based on videos they submitted on what they like most about […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia S
If you want to gain root access, installing a custom ROM firmware or perform complex operations on your smartphone, it is mandatory for you to have a custom recovery image. Hence you get the most out of your device. Here […]