Several OTA updates rolled out last year and with them came a new way for LG G2 smartphones owners to equip their devices with root access. The new tool is called ioRoot and it still works today for those who […]
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How to Root Samsung Z1
If you are rocking Sammy’s entry-level Tizen OS Galaxy Z1 smartphone and wanting to root it you’ve come to the right place. Read the steps after the jump to root the Samsung Z1 using an easy One-Click tool. We recommend […]
Root 19.3.A.0.470 5.0.2 Lollipop on Xperia T2 Ultra Dual D5322 with TWRP
If you are using the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual D5322 and have updated to the latest Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with firmware build root 19.3.A.0.470, you might be looking to open the system internals with root access. I’ll show you […]
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10061 now available
Hi everyone, Today we are releasing a new Technical Preview build for PCs – 10061. This build will be available to the Fast ring, and will be delivered via Windows Update. You can wait for your PCs normal installation time for Windows […]
How to Root 23.1.A.0.726 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Xperia Z2 D6502 And D6503
A new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop software update is rolling out to many of the Sony Xperia smartphones with the build number 23.1.A.0.726. In this guide we are showing you how to root after updating to that same 23.1.A.0.726 firmware build […]
How to Root NIU Tek 5D
The NIU Tek 5D launch happened during January of 2015 and later released during February. if you were one of the first to buy this Tek smartphone, you might be wondering how to get more out of it. Well, today […]
Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 – The Power of Windows…Multiplied
We know there’s a vocal set of people who just love virtual desktops. Having desktops beyond the limitations of a physical display is a powerful way to organize and quickly access groups of windows. Virtual desktops aren’t new. In fact, […]
How to Download Salora Firmware [Direct Links]
Are you wanting to install a stock Android Salora ROM on any of your Salora mobile devices? Well, you can do that easily by following our ROM guide after the drop. Install a Salora stock ROM on your Android device […]
How to Increase Value of Motorola Moto G
The Motorola Moto G is my personal favorite cheap smartphone because it’s not that far away from being like it’s Daddy Moto X smartphone. After you buy the Moto G you’ll notice from websites such as eBay that the value […]
How to Root Google Nexus 5 on LMY47I Android 5.1 Lollipop
We just finished writing about how the folks with the Nexus 6 might be looking to root the Android 5.1 Lollipop LMY47I firmware build, and now we are creating the same guide for those running the same factory image/software update […]
How to Root Google Nexus 6 on Android 5.1 LMY47I Lollipop
The Google Motorola Nexus 6 has a new Android 5.1 software update with LMY47I firmware build that many people installed thanks to a factory image and will be an official update too. If you are already running the LMY47I firmware […]
How to Download Google Apps in CyanogenMod 12 CM12 Lollipop
Android is commonly known as the operating system to own for the best customization. Not only do you get a ton of extra Settings compared to most other OEMs operating systems like Apple, but you can also gain root access […]
How to Root ZTE ZMax N9520 on 4.4 KitKat (Boost Mobile)
There’s many rumors out there on how to root the ZTE ZMax smartphone. Oddly, it’s a new phone that’s come out not long ago and hasn’t easily found a rooting method by one of the usual third-party developers. Furthermore, a […]
Delivering a single unified Store experience in Windows 10
(As we announced back in September, we will be delivering one application platform for our developers to build apps for with Windows 10. These universal Windows apps will work across the entire device family spanning the PC, tablet, phone, Xbox, the […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A7 A700FD on Android 4.4.4 KitKat (XXU1AOAA)
Read below to learn how you can root Galaxy A7 A7ooFD on XXU1AOAA Android 4.4.4 KitKat software. That’s the latest update that’s available for the Samsung Galaxy A7 device. You’ll need to know a few things before starting the rooting […]
How to Download CyanogenMod 12.1 with Android 5.1 Lollipop
The official CyanogenMod team has announced CM12.1 which is based on the Android 5.1 Lollipop. Not only does the new 5.1 Lollipop unofficial build come with an official changelog which you can read below, but they’ve also provided us with […]
Music and Video Preview Apps for PCs are Headed to the Store for Windows Insiders
As we mentioned on January 21st, we’re bringing new universal applications that will ship with Windows 10 including new Music and Video apps. Today, we are pleased to be releasing early preview versions of these new apps for Windows 10 PCs. […]
Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 10049 now available
Hi everyone, Since the release of build 10041 for PCs we’ve continued to make steady progress, and as I said in the blog post with that one we’re working to bring you builds to the Fast ring faster than before. Builds last […]
A quick update on Windows 10 builds for phones for Windows Insiders
Hi everyone, When we sent out the first build of Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones on February 12th, the list of phones was very limited. As I wrote in the accompanying blog post, the reason for this is that we […]
How to Downgrade Any Moto X to Stock Android Firmware
Are you the delighted owner of the Motorola Moto X but wishing you could downgrade the device to stock Android firmware again? Well, today I’ll show you how that’s easily achievable using the RSDLite application. You should first know that […]
Windows Insiders – Enter to win a trip to Redmond and see how we’re co-developing Windows with you
Just a reminder that there’s still time to enter our Windows Insider contest for a chance to win a trip to the Microsoft World Headquarters here in Redmond. We are inviting 10 Windows Insiders for a two-day event to have […]
How to Root Oppo R1L with iRoot
The Oppo OEM company are no stranger to banging out great mid-range handsets that look gorgeous. The R1L is another one of those phones that fits the profile brilliantly. With that said, it’s no different to any other Android-based smartphone […]
How to Root Symphony Xplorer W70
If you are living in India or other parts of the globe and are rocking the new Symphony Xplorer W70, you might be looking to open up the system internals with root access. Doing so frees the internal hardware away […]
How to Root Symphony Xplorer W60
The Symphony Xplorer W60 is a sweet new smartphone that’s now popular in India. If you already own the same and would like to extract more out of your device with creating more power, removing unwanted bloatware, creating faster speed […]
How to Root 23.1.A.0.690 Android 5.0.2 on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3
The Sony Xperia Z2 and the Z3 smartphones together and finding a brand new over the air software update to the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. You can read up on everything inside the 23.1.A.0.690 build number from this post. Those of you […]
23.1.A.0.690 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Sony Xperia Z2 Rolling Out OTA Now
The Sony Xperia Z2 is finding the official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop software update rolling out over the air to notifications panels. The build number for the update is 23.1.A.0.690 and it comes with all your favorite Lollipop features that you already […]
How to Root Xperia Z2 C6543 on 23.0.1.A.0.167 Android 4.4.4 Kitkat
The long list of Sony Xperia devices are finally started to find Android Lollipop arriving as a system message via the over the air software update. However, Lollipop is only being used by around 5% of the world’s population across […]
How to Root UCU2AOA1 on Samsung Galaxy S5
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is finding a new over the air software update rolling out with the build number G900AUCU2AOA1. The new build is another version of Android 4.4.4 KitKat. Unfortunately, as with most software update for mobile phones, if you […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Edge is the latest offering from the Sammy company looking to make a successful successor to the original Note Edge that came with one Edge last year. Instead of the one down the side, they’ve […]
How Windows 10 achieves its compact footprint
Windows devices can be lightweight and highly mobile, yet, when you need it, have the full capabilities of the Windows OS. The Windows Storage and Deployment Teams, the people who bring modern storage APIs, Storage Sense, setup, and servicing to […]