One of the all-time classic reasons to root an Android device has always been to have a free mobile hotspot. The reason is still around today with thanks to the Wireless Tether for Root Users application that is available. With […]
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.
How to Root Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S
By rooting the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S you are agreeing to open up the system internals to the root file system. Usually Google blocks this access so people can have a safer experience. Linux is open source and the […]
How to Root Asus Memopad 10 (ME301T)
These are the steps root the Asus Memopad 10 using the one-click rooting application we know as Towelroot. One you finish rooting the Memopad, we strongly suggest you install the SuperSU app from the Google Play Store. The SuperSU app […]
How to Root Lenovo IdeaTab 2107A
There are many great rooted apps you can install on the Lenovo IdeaTab 2107A after you complete this guide. One of the apps you might want to check out is the DriveDroid app. The DriveDroid app lets you host the […]
How to Root Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7
There are a thousands reasons why you should root the Kindle Fire HDX 7 device. One of those reasons we recommend is to install the Battery Calibration app. if you want to keep your battery working the same way it […]
How to Root HP SlateBook 10 x2
Do you wish the HP SlateBook 10 x2 had more storage space? If you are willing to root the HP SlateBook device, you can head over to the Google Play Store and install apps such as the Link2SD app. The […]
How to Root Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 with Towelroot
The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is one of the best tablets out there you can buy for the price. Amazon make great tablets. They make great smartphones too, but most people do not want to be limited to the […]
How to Root Amazon FireTV with Towelroot
One of the main reasons to buy the Amazon FireTV is to use the additional apps on your TV that you do not have any access to on a normal TV. That works well when thinking about getting root access […]
How to Root ZTE Nubia X6 on Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Growing tired of losing pictures on your ZTE Nubia X6 device? You can now install the DiskDigger application on your ZTE device after getting root access. The DiskDigger app will dig deep into your internal system and retrieve any data you […]
How to Root Wiko Cink Peax 2
If you want to install additional apps like the Icon Themer app on your Wiko Cink Peax 2 device, you’ll first need to get root access to the internal file system. The Icon Themer app works by letting you pick your […]
How to Root Zen Ultrafone 701HD
Are you wishing your Zen Ultrafone 701HD device had on-screen navigation buttons? You can get that look by installing the SoftKeyZ application from the Google Play Store after you root the device. Most devices do not come with on-screen navigation […]
How to Root XOLO X1000
Have you ever wanted to restore just one element of your NANDroid backup you took earlier? Taking a NANDroid Backup on your device is something that is done from a custom recovery – – and usually only one of the […]
How to Root ZTE V967S
We all know that one of the best reasons to root the ZTE V967S smartphone is to be able to take a complete backup of the data using the NANDroid backup feature that comes with a custom recovery. As long as […]
How to Root HKC Q79 3G
There are plenty of normal apps available in the Google Play Store these days that could make you think there isn’t much point getting root access to your HKC Q79 3G device any more. However, that thinking would be incorrect. Still […]
How to Root ZTE Force 4G LTE
One of the best parts about rooting the ZTE Force 4G LTE smartphone is the fact that you can install any Launcher on your device that you want. The Mi Launcher is just one example of a new Launcher that you […]
How to Root Alcatel One Touch Fierce
There are many advantages to rooting the Alcatel One Touch Fierce. One app you might want to capitalize on is the WiFi Password Reader application. Yes, there is an application out there that lets you read WiFi passwords — but you […]
How to Root NVIDIA Tegra Note 7
NVIDIA devices are great for gaming. What’s one rooted app that gamer’s might enjoy? The Marvel War of Heroes guide is one idea for all of you Tegra Note 7 owners. The Marvel War of Heroes application is back and […]
How to Root LG Optimus F3Q (T-Mobile)
Rooting the LG Optimus F3Q smartphone is still the most popular thing you can do with your Android operating system. You probably already know that LG lock the operating system up after they ship it out of the factory, and […]
How to Root LG Optimus L9 T-Mobile (P769)
Everyone knows about the same list of top 100 rooted apps people use, but did you know there’s a new list and likely one you haven’t yet seen? If you root the LG Optimus L9 P769 smartphones using the guide […]
Root Walton Primo HM Mini & Install TWRP Recovery
As long as you are not a noob, and you are an experienced Android user, you should always give yourself the administrator permissions over the Android operating system when you have the chance. We can tell you that every Walton […]
Root ZTE Nubia Z9 Classic & Install TWRP Recovery
You can now rooting the ZTE Nubia Z9 smartphone and install a custom recovery by using this neat program that works similar to a toolkit. Once you install the program on your computer, you can see the options for a […]
How to Root ZTE Mustang AT&T (Z998) and Install CWM Recovery
Rooting and installing a custom recovery on the ZTE Mustang means you can begin installing the rooted apps from the Google Play Store and new ROMs on your device. Another popular feature from the new custom recovery is taking the […]
How to Install ADB on Linux
ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge that makes the communication between your Android device and your computer possible. ADB has variations for various operating systems and it is available for all three major OSes namely Windows, Mac, and Linux. While […]
How to Install ADB on Mac
If you have been around Android for some time, you may have heard the term ADB many times, often in the root and custom recovery tutorials. You must be wondering what this ADB is that is involved in almost all […]
How to Install ADB and Fastboot on Windows
While you can install the entire Android Software Development Kit to get ADB installed on your Windows computer, there is now a minimal ADB installer that only installs two of the useful utilities for issuing commands to your phone namely […]
How to Root LG Optimus Extreme L40G
Rooting any Android device is not for people who are not experienced Android users. Those of you who do not know much about a virus or malware should not root any Android device, since the rooting of the file system […]
How to Root Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)
Are you searching for a multi-boot application to install on your Motorola Droid 4 device? If so, you can head to the Google Play Store after rooting the Motorola Droid 4 device and install the Boot Manager Pro application. The Boot […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Fame (S6810)
Are you suffering from any user-interface lag on your Samsung Galaxy Fame device? If so, you can install the Seeder application from the Google Play Store after you root the device. Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Fame is achieved by following […]
How to Root HTC Butterfly S
The HTC Butterfly S is an older Android smartphone that doesn’t come with great call recording capabilities. That doesn’t matter when you root the HTC Butterfly S, however, because you can install the Call Recorder app from the Google Play […]
How to Root Lenovo S880
There are many apps to install on the Lenovo S880 once you root the device. One of the most common reasons to root any Android is for the additional Firewall support. There are numerous apps for increasing the Firewall on […]