The HTC Desire 616 was a pretty good smartphone for the price, but it didn’t end up proving to be all that popular with the people buying it. Subsequently, it didn’t get many custom ROMs made for it. There is […]
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.
Root LG V10 (T-Mobile) and Install Custom Recovery
Those of you with the T-Mobile variant of the LG V10 smartphone can root is and install a custom recovery by using the guide after the jump. Having the custom recovery is necessary to get the rooting done, but it’s […]
Root Sony Xperia Z3 Dual E6533
Rooting the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual E6533 is pretty safe these days, especially now that it is compatible with the KingRoot universal one-click rooting tool. Using the KingRoot app on your device, you can open the ports for root access […]
Root Samsung Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360G
By now you’ve probably all heard of rooting the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime. Just like most other Android devices, the Core Prime can be tweaked so the operating system is unchained away from the factory restrictions. Rooting is sometimes necessary […]
Root BLU Life Pure XL on Android 5.1 and Install Custom Recovery
Rooting the Blu Pure XL means you can install better apps for backing up your device. Those of you who then go on to install a custom recovery on the Blu Pure XL smartphone will get better backing up solutions […]
Root Cube T8 Plus & Install TWRP Custom Recovery (Team Win Recovery Project)
Rooting the Cube T8 tablet can give you many benefits like installing new apps, new ROMs to update your device to newer versions of the Android operating system, installing custom kernels and more. The following guide to root Cube T8 […]
Install Custom Recovery on Sony Xperia Z5 Premium E6853
Installing a custom recovery on the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone is easy if you set up ADB and Fastboot. Once you have the TWRP recovery on your device, you can boot it up and start taking NANDroid Backups. These […]
Root Samsung Galaxy A8
There is only one way to have full control over your Android operating system and that is with root access to the internal system. You need access to the root file system to do many tasks like remove the stock […]
How to Root Tecno P5
The KingRoot universal one-click rooting tool does root the Tecno P5 smartphone, according to an XDA Developers member who has made a dedicated thread. There is one downside to using the KingRoot one-click rooting tool and that is that it […]
How to Root Tecno H5
When you choose to root the Tecno H5 device with the KingRoot app, you can find ways to save space on your smartphone. Moving data over to SD cards is still not easy, and with root access there are dedicated […]
Install Custom Recovery on Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H)
If Samsung Galaxy J7 owners had a choice of what custom recovery to choose when installing one on their devices, they would probably chose none other than team Win’s TWRP recovery. TWRP recovery is a popular choice thanks to its […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-J700H on Android 5.1
These are the guidelines to root the Samsung Galaxy J7 with the model number SM-J700H and running on the Android 5.1 Lollipop software update. When it comes to Samsung devices, we usually get root access by flashing a package made […]
How to Root Wiko Fever and Install Custom Recovery
If you want to try using raw Android power without a locked operating system on your Wiko Fever device, you’ll need to grant access to that root file system that is locked up by Google developers before they send it out […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G350)
ClockworkMod Recovery is one of the most popular custom recoveries to install on Samsung devices. Development with ClockworkMod has stopped and the two main custom recoveries to install today are TWRP Recovery by Team WIn and CyanogenMod Recovery by the […]
Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G350 [Team Win Recovery Project])
TWRP Recovery is the only active custom recovery currently available for the Samsung Galaxy Core Plus smartphone. In future, you might see CyanogenMod Recovery became available, but it’s Team Win’s recovery that is going to be the most stable recovery […]
How to Install Philz Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102 (Advanced CWM)
Philz recovery is an advanced version of the popular ClockworkMod Recovery and will give you the traditional CWM Recovery but with the touch-based user-interface like you would expect to find with the work from TeamWin Recovery Project. These are the […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus
You need a custom recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus if you are to start taking complete backups. The Titanium Backup application is great for those who want to back up and remove stock apps acting as nothing […]
How to Root VKWorld VK700 Pro and Install CWM Recovery
Owners of the Chinese VKWorld VK700 Pro device can now root and install a custom recovery on the device. Root access means you now have full Android access with the operating system unlocked. That’s most useful for installing apps, but […]
How to install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy E5 E500
Anyone with a rooted Samsung Galaxy E5 smartphone can install a custom recovery thanks to Koushik Dutta’s work in creating an advanced ClockworkMod Recovery for the Samsung Galaxy E5 smartphone. As far as custom recoveries go for the E5, this […]
Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Motorola Razr HD XT925 (Team Win Recovery Project)
These are the steps to install TWRP recovery on Motorola Razr HD XT925 smartphones. Once you have the TWRP installed on your device, you can start flashing new ROMs thanks to the zip file feature. Some people enjoy having a […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F on Android 5.0.2 XXU2COD4
Link2SD is a root application available to all Samsung Galaxy Alpha device owners after they finish the guide after the break. With Lin2SD up and running, Galaxy Alpha owners can move apps over to the SD card using the app […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 T535 on Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOD8
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 T535 is one of the best tablets in the Sammy range, and it gets even better with root access to the internal system. Rooting a tablet running Android isn’t for everyone, and most people […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A700FD on Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOE6
Those of you considering a custom recovery to go with your rooted Samsung Galaxy A7 smartphone should probably consider installing the NANDroid Manager application. The NANDroid manager app is the perfect compliment to your NANDroid Backup button coming to your […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H on Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOF6
The NANDroid Manager is an application we suggest you check out as soon as you finish the guide to root the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H. The NANDroid Manager does just what the name suggests and acts as a portal for […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500F on Android 5.0.2 (XXU1BOF5)
You should root the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500F to install apps like the Triangle Away app made by Chainfire — the same guy who brings you the rooting tool in this guide. Many people root Samsung devices to flash aftermarket […]
How to Root Dell Venue 8 7840 on Android 5.1 Lollipop
Rooting is a popular past time on the Dell Venue 8 7840 devices because it means you can instantly start installing root applications from the Google Play Store, other app stores and even the official website developers prefer to host […]
Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920T [Team Win Recovery Project])
The Team Win Recovery Project custom recovery is the best recovery to have running on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 if you are a T-Mobile subscriber. It once was a two-horse race with the other runner in ClockworkMod Recovery originally […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T on Android 5.1.1 (UVU1FOG6)
The Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T from T-Mobile is no longer the current flagship on the market for the Samsung OEM and that’s fine because we can root it and update the firmware that way. Since the Samsung Galaxy S5 is […]
How to Root Lenovo A806 Golden Warrior A8 on Android 4.4.2
It should be nearly possible to root every Android smartphone or tablet but that doesn’t necessarily mean there is a rooting method made available for the device that you bought. Rooting methods are discovered and then tools are brought out […]
Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
We suggest installing TWRP Recovery if you are wanting to install a custom recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus device. Team Win’s TWRP is the most popular custom recovery in the world and that doesn’t look like changing […]