A talented member over at XDA Developers has made it possible to get a custom recovery image on the LG Optimus 2X. The TeamWin Recovery Project 2.1 (better known as TWRP 2.1) has been designed specifically to meet the needs […]
Android Customization
How to Root Xiaomi Mi 4i on Android 5.0 Lollipop (Any Lollipop)
The Xiaomi Mi 4i is a brand new smartphone that comes out with Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6 UI. If you love that as stock, but still prefer installing a custom ROM or checking out all the available root-requiring applications […]
How to Take Screenshots on HTC One M7
There are many functions to use on the HTC One 2013 model, but only a handful of these are tasks you wish to do often. Not everyone has interest in accessing the recovery mode, the Bootloader of Fasboot mode, but […]
How to Enter Fastboot Mode on HTC One M8 2014 (Bootloader Mode)
While many people find navigating around a modern-day smartphone OS confusing, others prefer tinkering around with the OS. Regardless if you love smartphones or hate them, the more you begin to use them and start using all the functions, the […]
How to Install Philz Touch on Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (CWM Custom Recovery)
Those looking away from Team Win’s TWRP custom recovery image might wish to look directly at Philz Touch’s version of custom recovery image because it is like ClockworkMod but with a touch-based feature similar to TWRP. As the story goes, […]
How to Download Official Samsung Galaxy S6 Stock Apps APK
Samsung smartphones have nearly a cult following, and the job of the 2015 edition of the Samsung Galaxy flagship was to bring back the sales figures after the Samsung Galaxy S5 flopped (click to download APK for Samsung Galaxy S5 […]
How to Root 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop on Xperia Z C6602/C6603
The Sony Xperia Z is getting a new Android Lollipop update arriving over the air for devices. If you have already accepted the notification to update and are now running the 10.6.A.0.454 firmware build, you might want to gain root […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 1S
In order to flash a custom ROM or take a NANDroid backup on your Xiaomi handset, first, you must install a custom recovery image. Most people choose between ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP from the Team Win project. Thankfully, installing the […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Core Prime to Android Lollipop
Are you sick of using KitKat on your Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and would like to try out the Lollipop version on your device? If that’s the case, go ahead and follow our guide below that walks you through the […]
How to Unroot Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (Sprint)
After playing around with your rooted Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (Sprint) for some time, you will eventually find that it’s all cluttered with various root-required apps and custom modifications. If you wish to remove all of that in one go, […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 (AT&T)
The AT&T variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 has been in news recently due to it not getting a root method whereas the other variants are rooted already. Fortunately, a developer has figured out how to root this beast and […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Finally, all the variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are getting a custom recovery and it’s time that we do a post for you so that you know how you can install and use a custom recovery on your […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 (All Variants)
Have you been looking for a way to root your specific variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 but could not find a method that can help you? No worries, here’s something useful for you. The guide below teaches how you […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on HTC One M8
A phone like the HTC One M8 without a custom recovery is like a pizza without cheese. Being one of the popular Android devices out there, the One M8 has been blessed with multiple custom recoveries and you have the […]
How to Install CWM on HTC Desire Eye (International Variant)
The ClockworkMod recovery touch version is now available for the HTC Desire Eye and you can easily equip your smartphone with it by following this guide. As you probably know, CWM Recovery is the most popular custom recovery in the […]
How to Root Amazon Fire Phone on Android 4.4 KitKat
You might remember Amazon–the largest online retailer–talking about bringing out a smartphone years ago. They finally did it and named it the Fire Phone. It’s a great name for an underrated device, especially if you are a fan of the […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005 on Android 5.0 Lollipop (XXUGBOB6)
If you are running on the latest XXUGBOB6 Android 5.0 Lollipop software update, or probably any other version of Lollipop in the future, you can easily use this guide to break away from the annoying factory restrictions. Once done, you can […]
How to Root LG Volt on Android Lollipop
The LG Volt is getting the official Android Lollipop software update soon and when you are finished installing that you will need to find a working root method before you can think about running any root-only apps. Moreover, you want […]
Root Google Nexus 4 on LMY47O Android 5.1 Lollipop & Install TWRP Custom Recovery
The Google Nexus 4 is getting another software update, this time to build number LMY47O. The new build number is another version of Android 5.1 Lollipop. As long as you have already upgraded the operating system to that build number, […]
How to Root Google Nexus 10 on Android 5.1.1 with SkipSoft Toolkit
Usually rooting guides aren’t too difficult nowadays because of the abundance of third-party developers we have offering support. Combined that with the fact that the Android open source operating system has always been easy to hack and it’s not difficult […]
What Things to do with a Rooted Android
You probably already know about the war between Android and Apple users. While there’s plenty of reason to like Apple devices, one reason not to like them is because they are notoriously difficult to hack or jailbreak as it’s known […]
How to Root All 9 Android One Devices with a Toolkit
You just purchased a sexy-looking Android One phone. Being cost-effective and offering better features its very popular in India and the world. But, what if you spotted a bug or want to remove bloatware that just occupies a lot of space […]
How to Root ZTE T83 (Telstra Dave) without a Computer
It’s not often you get a smartphone with a nickname like Telstra Dave, but ZTE have produced it for the Aussies. In case you didn’t already know, Dave is from a Telstra TV commercial and from there he was always […]
How to Root ZTE Grand X Quad without a PC
The ZTE smartphone brand make some spectacular devices, one of which is the Grand X Quad. It has a great big display in true smartphone style. If you have had enough of running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, you might wish […]
How to Root Samsung Rugby Smart without a PC
Some of you might only know the name Rugby as a sport with footballs, but the South Korean tech giant also has a smartphone under the same name. If you are wishing to open the system internals away from the […]
How to Root UVU1DOB1 Android 5.0 Lollipop on Galaxy S5 G900T (T-Mobile)
The T-Mobile variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 with model number G900T is finding a new over the air update that boosts the operating system to UVU1DOB1 Android 5.0 Lollipop. As long as you’ve already updated to that firmware and […]
How to Root LG G2 T-Mobile on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
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 […]
How to Root LG G2 (AT&T)
LG G2 has got multiple variants for various carriers in the States, and the root method that works for one variant may or may not work for the other variant. If you happen to have the AT&T variant of the […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on LG G2 (AT&T)
If you need more than just a couple of root-requiring apps on your LG G2, you can install a custom recovery that helps you bring custom ROMs onto your device. These ROMs are often filled with lots of new apps, […]
How to Install CyanogenMod on LG G2 (AT&T)
When it comes to choosing a custom ROM for your device, the first thing you should look for is how popular the custom ROM is that you are going to install. If there are enough reviews (of course, positive ones!) […]
