You can download and install the latest Magisk files from here. SuperSU was taken down from the Play Store years ago and Magisk is not allowed on the Play Store either. Once you open the Magisk app, you want to […]
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.
Samsung Galaxy A51 Custom ROMs [List]
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is one of the best Android smartphones you can buy today on a budget. It was released in December of 2019 and came with Android 10 out of the box, though is upgradable to Android 12. […]
Samsung SM-G955U Firmware
You can download the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U firmware by using the SamFirm_Reborn Tool, Bifrost – Samsung Firmware Downloader Tool, or Frija. See also: How to Extract boot.img from Samsung Firmware 1. Frija Frija is a free tool that allows […]
What Is SafetyNet on Magisk
I want to use Magisk but don’t quite understand what it’s SafetyNet feature is or how it works. Answer: Technically, SafetyNet is a Google feature and not one developed by Magisk. However, it is the feature that made Magisk a […]
How to Extract boot.img from Samsung Firmware
We were browsing the XDA Developers forum recently and realized that many people don’t know how to extract a boot image file. The boot image in Android is used to boot the operating system, thus it is quite common for […]
How to Root Galaxy A51 on Android 12, Android 11, and Android 10
The Samsung Galaxy A51 has not been easy to get root access to due to there being two Vbmetas. However, over time a custom recovery image (TWRP) became available that made it possible. Once you have rooted the Galaxy A51, […]
Snapchat Dark Mode on Android with No Root
How do I make Snapchat on Android have Dark Mode? I know Apple users have Dark Mode, but why isn’t it available for Android? Is there a way to force Dark Mode until it becomes available from Snapchat’s settings? My […]
How to Unlock Samsung A51 Bootloader
The Samsung Galaxy A51 arrived with Android 10 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 12. These versions of the Android operating system on the Samsung A51 come with the bootloader locked, meaning you are not able to […]
How to Unlock Samsung SM-G991U Bootloader
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G SM-G991U comes with a version of the Android 11 operating system out of the box that has the bootloader locked. Samsung didn’t use to lock its smartphone bootloaders; however, in recent years it has become […]
How to Unlock Samsung SM-A025U Bootloader
The Samsung SM-A025U is part of the Galaxy A02s series. The Galaxy A02s comes with Android 10 out of the box and is upgradeable to Android 11. Some Samsung smartphones come with the bootloader locked but not all. Historically not […]
How to Root Samsung A12 (SM-A125F/DSN) on Android 11/10
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN) can be rooted with the Magisk Manager. However, it requires the use of a boot image and is not as simple as the same tutorial would be for some other devices. Nevertheless, if you still […]
Samsung SM-G531F Firmware
You can download the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U firmware by using the SamFirm_Reborn Tool, Bifrost – Samsung Firmware Downloader Tool, or Frija. Samsung purposefully makes it difficult to download and install the firmware manually compared to other smartphone manufacturers that run the same […]
Samsung SM-T280 Firmware
You can download the Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U firmware by using the SamFirm_Reborn Tool, Bifrost – Samsung Firmware Downloader Tool, or Frija. If you try to search for Samsung firmware files on your computer, you will only be directed to blogs that have […]
Download: Free Samsung Firmware Update Tools
Flashing tools were initially developed by the companies that were associated with the device’s hardware, kept in-house, used in the back rooms of smartphone repair centers to fix common mobile device-related problems. The tools were later published on the Web […]
Root Motorola Edge 20 Pro on Android 11/12
The Motorola Edge 20 Pro comes with Android 11 out of the box and a Li-Po 4500 mAh battery. Suffice to say, edge 20 pro users shouldn’t be suffering from the same battery concerns they may have had a decade […]
Root Galaxy Z Flip 3 (B/N/0) on Android 11/12
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was released in August of 2021 and subsequently comes with Android 11 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 12. Smartphone batteries have gotten stronger over the years. But there are still many […]
How to Hard Reset CAT S48c
The CAT S48c’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor means it is a powerful smartphone and more than capable of giving you a smooth software experience for general use. Its Android 8.1 Oreo operating system is also relatively new still, which means […]
How to Hard Reset ZTE Avid 559
The ZTE Avid 559 is a smartphone that runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Android 8.1 is a fairly new operating system version but it’s still more than a few years old already. Since apps are developed to […]
How to Hard Reset Tecno SA2S
The Tecno SA2S is a smartphone supported by Google up to Android 8.1 Oreo. This means it is capable of running fairly recent software and that’s a good thing if you want to avoid general crashes, freezes, and locking up […]
How to Hard Reset Alcatel 5003D
The Alcatel 5003D was released in 2019 and ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Since it does come with a recent version of Android coupled with a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, the software shouldn’t freeze too often. […]
How to Hard Reset Sony D2105
The Sony Xperia E1 dual was released in 2014 and ran Android 4.3 out of the box. Although it is upgradable to Android 4.4.2 KitKat, that is as recent a version of Android that Google supports for this smartphone. That […]
How to Hard Reset Itel 1701
The Itel 1701 is a smartphone that runs Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box. This version of Android was outstanding for its time, but it is not comparable to the most recent versions. Since the apps Itel 1701 owners […]
How to Hard Reset Itel 1702
The Itel 1702 is a smartphone that runs on an older version of Android (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box) and subsequently is prone to occasional lock ups that can be solved with a hard reset. The Android operating […]
How to Hard Reset LG v410
The LG v410 is a tablet that ran Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box and is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. While Android 4.4 and 5.0 were capable software versions for their time, they will struggle to handle what […]
How to Clear Cache on Moto G Power
I want to clear the cache on the Moto G Power’s Android operating system/software. How do I do that? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to clear the cache on the Moto G Power. The cache on the Moto G […]
Find Nearest Gas Station to Me Using Google Maps
I want to be taken to the nearest gas station to me that is open. Please show me where the nearest gas station to me is on my smartphone. Resolution: The Google Maps app is the best way to find […]
How to Unlock Samsung A10e Bootloader
The Samsung A10e came with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and is upgradable to Android 11. Historically most Samsung smartphones have always had unlocked bootloaders, which is why you could easily get root access, aka full admin rights […]
How to Unlock Samsung A32 5G Bootloader
The Samsung A32 comes in two variants: The standard Samsung A32 and the 5G variant. Both come with Android 11 out of the box and are upgradable to Android 12. In recent years, Samsung has changed its ways and begun […]
How to Install Lenovo A7-30H Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Lenovo A7-30H firmware flash file onto a computer. You can then flash the firmware with the appropriate flashing tool that’s made to work with your device in mind. Smartphone repair centers were the […]
How to Install Lenovo A7-30GC Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Lenovo A7-30GC firmware flash file onto a computer. You can then flash the firmware with the appropriate flashing tool that’s made to work with your device in mind. Smartphone repair centers were […]