The word “ROM” stands for Read Only Memory. It means basically everything that you see on your device’s display acting as the operating system, which typically is stored as read-only memory, gets replaced when you swap the stock ROM for […]
Android
Android is one of the world’s most popular mobile operating systems that runs on smartphones, tablets and now even convertible laptops. Even though Google technically owns Android, it is also open source and based on the Linux kernel. Android being open source means that other developers can modify the code—we see this happen all the time with custom ROMs.
This Android category section provides lots of tips and tricks for the Android operating system and its applications. The Android how-to’s available in this category can be about how to do tasks with the existing operating system or how to do them with the help of applications from the Google Play Store.
Here you can find thousands of tutorials for Android customization, firmware files, hard resetting, Android tools, and general tips.
Install TWRP Recovery on LG G6
The Android operating system comes with a section called the recovery partition which can be accessed by booting the device that the Android operating system is running on into the recovery mode—it’s that way for all Android devices, regardless of […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Google Pixel
Part of the reason I fell in love with the Android operating system was because they didn’t just cater to the upper middle class or upper-class citizens: to those who can spend thousands of dollars every few years on a […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Google Pixel C
The Android operating system isn’t without its faults: if you want to try to find your files, you’re probably better off downloading a file manager application from the Google Play Store instead of trying to figure out where it ended […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Google Pixel 2 XL
I have learned some valuable lessons since I was younger, one of which is when you sit around a table with people you probably don’t want to be assuming anyone is willing to sympathize with your downfalls in life, nor […]
Google Chrome 64 for Android Released with Abusive Ad Experience Prevention
Google has announced the release of Chrome 64 for Android. The new browser version will be rolling out over the next few weeks on the Google Play Store. Google Chrome 64 for Android now prevents abusive advertisements from overtaking your […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Google Pixel XL
There is a lot of information flying out there about custom ROMs, and much of it isn’t true: you need root access to install custom ROMs being one that is written all too often. A custom recovery image is all […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Google Pixel 2
You can get TWRP installed on your Google Pixel 2 smartphone so you have replaced the stock recovery with a custom one. Not only that but the best custom recovery image in the world. A custom recovery image is useful […]
Install TWRP Recovery on ZTE Axon 7
Team Win’s official TWRP Recovery custom recovery image is now available for the ZTE Axon 7 smartphone. Once you’ve got it installed, you can start taking advantage of its added features which allow for you to upload and flash zip files. […]
Install TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro
You can now install a custom recovery image on the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie smartphone, thanks to the work from Team Win. They are the ones who make TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project), and it’s currently, by far and away, the […]
Root Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro on Android 7.0
You can now root the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro smartphone when you have it running on the Android 7.0 (Nougat) software update. You should find that this rooting method works for all firmware build numbers so long as you have […]
Download KingRoot APK for Android 8.1 Oreo (KingUser)
Rooting the Android operating system is similar to jailbreaking on Apple devices, in the sense that you are unlocking the operating system so you can do more with it. Apple devices usually get Cydia applications and Tweaks installed, because none […]
Repeat YouTube Videos on Android
If you were around last year when YouTube announced the news that people could now right-click on a video that was playing and then select the “loop” option to put a video on repeat, then you would have no doubt […]
How to Sign Out of Evernote in Android
Evernote is a very popular application that is available for smartphones, tablets and computers for keeping a collection of your notes. People use Evernote for keeping track of information like they would with Notepad on Windows. The reason why Evernote […]
Download Odin for Mac and Linux with JOdin3
If you have a Samsung mobile device (either tablet or smartphone), then you should get to know the Odin flashing tool if you haven’t already. There is a lot of information floating around about the Odin flashing tool, but nobody […]
Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530 on Android 5.0.2 (matissewifixx)
Android operating systems are always similar when running on each device but what separates them is the hardware that the operating system is using to run on. Sometimes the lower end devices have minuscule specs in comparison to the top […]
Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530 on Android 4.4.2 (matissewifizs)
Android is a great operating system for way too many reasons to name in the introduction of a rooting guide, but one of those reasons worth a quick mention is its uncanny ability to run apps in the background. Being […]
Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T530NU on Android 5.0.2 (matissewifiopenbnn)
All Android geeks know that versions of Android operating systems are based on the Linux kernel, and if you have experience with Linux, then you have likely use Terminal. The Terminal in Linux is like the command prompt in Windows […]
Custom ROMs for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 [List]
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 smartphone is the larger brother to the original Redmi 3 smartphone. It comes with a display that is an extra half an inch larger (5.5 inches) and also in two variants. One of the variants […]
How to See Photos You Have Liked in Instagram for Android
One of the things you can do in the Instagram app on your Android phone is you can like others’ photos in your feed. That way, the photo gets a like the same way it would on Facebook. Over the […]
How to Download Instagram Photos on Android
Instagram is full of breathtaking photos and many times you may want to download those photos to your device. Maybe you liked that photo of a sunset in Japan, and you want to set it as your wallpaper, or maybe […]
How to Send an Empty Message to Someone in WhatsApp
You may have sent text messages to your Whatsapp contacts. You may have sent images. You may have sent voice notes. You may have even sent location details. Have you ever sent an empty message to someone? I bet you […]
How to Enable Location Sharing in Google Maps for Android
If you are someone who goes out too often, you will want to enable a feature that allows your chosen people to track your location on Google Maps. That way, your loved ones will always be aware of your whereabouts, […]
How to Turn Off Ambient Display in Android
Many times you might have noticed on your Android phone that it wakes up without you doing anything to it. Sometimes, it is due to a notification that has just arrived on your phone, and the phone wants you to […]
How to Turn Off Traffic Notifications in Android
One of the not-so-important notifications I get on my Android device is traffic notifications. While these notifications may be useful to others, I do not find them to very helpful, and it is the same for many other users out […]
Disable Read Receipts in Google Hangouts on Android
One of the useful features of many chat apps is read receipts. What these read receipts do is let you know if the recipient read the message you sent. The apps use various ways to inform you if your message […]
Get Back Google Now on Android
Google’s Google Now app has been replaced by Google Assistant on many of the Android phones, and that is actually an excellent thing as the Assistant app does more than what Google Now could do for you. However, thousands of […]
Download and Install Android O Developer Preview on Android
Android O is the latest version of the Android operating system. The full release is yet to come out but a developer preview has been released and is available to download and use on some particular Google devices. If you […]
Move Address Bar to Bottom in Chrome for Android
Chrome for Android is loaded with tons of features, and many of those can be managed easily while some of those require you to go through some secret menus before you can use them. One such feature in Chrome for […]
Remove Old WhatsApp Photos from Android
If you’re a WhatsApp user, you’re likely to be part of many of the WhatsApp groups. Many people send a lot of images in groups, and those images are often saved on your device. While you may have downloaded some […]