Android Customization

There are many reasons why you might want to unroot your Android. One reason that is often overlooked is the added security advantages your device gets without root access. If you are somebody has has banking apps, uses a great […]

Since an app with root permission can read other apps data, an app can access the entire system. That’s different from apps running on a smartphone or tablet that don’t have any root access. Without root access these apps are […]

Since Android is based on the Linux kernel, getting root access to the internal system is just like getting administrator permissions in Windows operating systems. You need those permissions to get the most out of your device. Who likes using […]

These are the steps to unroot the AT&T LG G4 (H810) smartphone. All AT&T smartphones come with the model number H810. There are several reasons why Google says a smartphone doesn’t come with root access out of the box. Google […]

Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will give your Android operating system administrator permission like you would have with Windows operating system. It means you can play with the OS without any restrictions. Not having the restrictions gives you greater […]

These are the steps to unroot the T-Mobile LG G4 smartphone by flashing a stock ROM using the Flash Tool. Once you have flashed the stock ROM, you will no longer be able to install root-requiring applications from the Google […]

These are the steps to unroot the Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850M smartphone. Unrooting is only useful if you are already rooted. If you don’t have root access, then there is no reason for you to care about unrooting the device. […]

These are the steps to unroot the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Unrooting is the step to take when you want to restore the stock Android Lollipop ROM on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. It means you will no longer have the root […]

These are the steps to unroot the Samsung Galaxy Alpha for AT&T subscribers. If you have soft-bricked the Galaxy Alpha, or would just like to get rid of the root access and return to a stock Android ROM, this is […]

These are the steps to unroot the Samsung Galaxy GIO. If you had rooted your Samsung smartphone and would like to return back to the stock ROM the way your OEM intended, you can follow this guide and get that […]

We’ve all heard that gaining access to the Android internal system with root access is how to get the most out of our devices. Well, the story is no different here with the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 smartphone. The following […]

These instructions teach you how to install a custom recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 smartphone. The custom recovery differs from a stock recovery in that you can flash zip files from the custom version. These zip files are […]

These steps show you how to root the Samsung Galaxy A7 running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The latest Lollipop software update patched the earlier exploit people were using; now we must use this new method. Although the guide uses a new […]

A custom recovery — TWRP recovery, CWM recovery or Philz touch recovery — is needed if you want to flash a custom ROM. Unlike a stock recovery, a custom version can help us load new ROMs because we can upload […]

These instructions teach you how to install CM 12.1 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on the verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. You will need to have a custom recovery installed before you can think about uploading ROM files. The Files You Need […]

These steps teach you how to install the TWRP custom recovery on the Samsung Galaxy J7 smartphone. There are usually three main custom recovery versions people choose from: TWRP recovery, ClockworkMod recovery and Philz touch recovery. However, not every device […]

These are the steps for rooting the T-Mobile LG L90 smartphone running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. It seems the past exploit we knew is now patched by Google developers; thus we must know hack the system internal with this new rooting […]

The following guide demonstrates how to access a stock recovery mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The recovery mode is where you recover your device if you want to take a factory reset. It’s also the place where you […]

These are the steps to install TWRP recovery on the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The Samsung galaxy Note 5 is available around the world, and for several phone carrier networks in the United States. Once you install a custom […]

These are the steps to install TWRP recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. Once you have the custom recovery working, you can get access to it through a button combination, ADB, or even the Quick Boot app if you […]

We’ve all heard that gaining access to the Android internal system with root access is how to get the most out of our devices. Well, the story is no different here with the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 smartphone. The following […]

These are the instructions to update the OnePlus Two to the Exodus custom ROM based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. If you want to install a custom ROM that updates your OnePlus Two smartphone with the latest operating system available from […]

These are the instructions to root the Sony Xperia M2 Dual. Once you have followed the guide and rooted your Sony device, you can install any app that’s available from the Google Play Store and other third-party sources. Just be […]

These are the instructions to root the Sony Xperia Z4 tablet. It’s a simple process using a custom and pre-rooted kernel. Once you have root access you can start thinking about installing a custom recovery. You might find TWRP recovery […]

The following guide teaches you how to factory reset the OnePlus Two smartphone. If a simple OnePlus 2 force boot didn’t do much good, it’s time to take things a step further. Applying a factory reset is necessary if your […]

One thing we always like to do with new OnePlus smartphones is dabble in customizing them. The stock Oxygen OS and CyanogenMod ROMs are all the inviting we need. When playing with a smartphone, we can often run into trouble. […]

The following guide teaches you how to unroot the OnePlus two smartphone. As most of you will know, the OnePlus two follows on from the success of the first-generation OnePlus One. Many had feared it wouldn’t be a successful release […]

The following guide teaches you how to unbrick the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone. Unbicking a Samsung smartphone is similar to unrooting; however, there are some extra steps we can take to carry out a full unbricking procedure. The similar […]