Many times what happens is that you see really large content on your new Android device and that is because of the resolution values of the device. If the resolution has been set too low, everything will look bigger. Similarly, if you increase the resolution, the content on the screen would look smaller. The Android OS, by default, does not […]
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Install Custom Recovery on Huawei Honor 4X
Owners of the Huawei Honor 4X smartphone can now install a custom recovery on the device. The recovery we have for you today is the ‘cherry’ version of TWRP Recovery. It works much the same as any other TWRP version where you have the physical buttons to press on the display and not the Volume or Power buttons like a […]
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 we have already covered the installation procedure for ADB on Windows and Mac, this tutorial aims to teach you how […]
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 the communications between your Android device and your computer. Well, that is what we are going to talk about today. […]
Root Sony Xperia Z1 Compact on Android 4.3 and Install TWRP Recovery
These are the steps to root the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact running on Android 4.3 operating systems. The Android 4.3 is part of the “Jelly Bean” Android OS, where Android name each version after a treat. We are unchaining the Zperia Z1 Compact with the work of DooMLoRD. The difference with our guides compared to many others comes with the ADB […]
How to Root Elephone P7000
Elephone P7000 has been successfully rooted using the ADB commands method and if you happen to have this phone, you can also root yours by just following the following steps. Once these steps are done, you will have a phone that has proper access to the root. Here you go: Files You Need This tutorial has been written keeping the Windows […]
How to Root Oppo R7 Plus
Unless you root your Oppo R7 Plus, you have a limited number of options to customize your phone. All that you can see on your phone cannot be customized as you want, just because there’s a restriction that your manufacturer has put on your phone. Well, that restriction can be removed if you just root your phone. Rooting removes all […]
How to Root HTC Desire 601
Rooting the HTC Desire 601 takes no more than a couple of minutes, provided your device already has a custom recovery up and running on it. Once you’ve rooted your device, you should be able to do a lot of things on it that you couldn’t do before due to no root-access. So, here’s how you can go about achieving […]
Install TWRP Recovery on LG G3 (AT&T)
In order to flash a custom ROM on your AT&T LG G3, you’d need a custom recovery that can let you do that. Fortunately, TWRP is available for the aforesaid device and you can have it installed on your device in just a couple of minutes using the guide below. Once TWRP is installed, you’ll be all set to enjoy […]
How to Root Lenovo S850
Have you been struggling to root your Lenovo S850 but no luck, yet? Don’t worry, we have got a simple guide for you below that lets you easily root your device and then guides you how you can get a custom recovery up and running on your device. Root means a lot to those who just can’t live with a stock […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on Lenovo K3
Installing a custom recovery on your Lenovo K3 lets you root your device using the SuperSU method and help you install all of those fancy root-requiring apps that have been luring you on your device. Fortunately, one of the finest custom recoveries – CWM recovery – is available for the Lenovo K3 and the guide below shows how you can […]
How to Enter Stock Recovery Mode in Xperia Z1
If you want to enter the recovery mode on your Xperia Z1 device easily and effortlessly, then you are at the right place. Follow me as I take you step by step on a guide about entering the recovery mode. We provide you two of the most easiest procedures so that you can follow the procedure that you prefer. Your device […]
How to Enter Fastboot Mode on HTC One M9
HTC One M9 is a great phone having some great hardware and comes with HTC sense UI with blink feed. Some times you need to do some custom actions on your android device to make it look more cool and work more fast but for this first you need to know how to get access to fast boot mode on […]
How to Enter Recovery Mode on HTC One M9
Recovery is a hidden mode that comes pre-installed with your Android smartphone. You can do some custom actions with your Android smartphone using recovery like a factory reset or hard resetting your phone. Recovery is also needed when installing a custom recovery or kernel to your smartphone. Today I will tell you all the possible ways to boot your HTC […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on OnePlus One
While some phones have to wait for months to get even a single custom recovery, phones like OnePlus One are rocking multiple, widely popular, custom recoveries. Yes, both TWRP and CWM custom recoveries are available for the aforementioned device and getting them installed on the device is fairly easy. The following tutorial teaches how you can install one of the […]
Unroot HTC One M9
Did you mess-up something on your HTC One M9 and now it won’t respond anymore? If so, unrooting your device might help you. What unrooting will do is restore the stock ROM on your device removing any modifications that you may have done on your device. It should solve 99% of the software related issues on your device. So, here’s […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on Lenovo A6000
In order to gain root-access on the Lenovo A6000, you must first install a custom recovery on it. Once it’s done, you can then flash the SU binaries using the recovery and you should be all set. Installing a custom recovery on the aforementioned device won’t take much of your time and efforts. It’s really easy to get a recovery […]
How to Install CWM Recovery on Android One (All Devices)
In order to gain root on an Android One device, you must first install a custom recovery on it. Fortunately, Android One devices have been blessed with the CWM custom recovery that comes packed with some of the great recovery functions. The tutorial below should help you get it up and running on your Android One device: Files You Need […]
Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Android One (All Devices)
Android One devices are lucky enough to have both CWM Recovery and TWRP Recovery available for them. With these recoveries, you can customize your device beyond a normal point and get some really cool things running on your devices. The guide below shows how you can install TWRP Recovery on the Android One devices: Files You Need 1. Your bootloader […]
How to Install Custom Recovery on Yu Yureka
The Yu Yureka smartphone does require you to have a custom recovery installed before you can gain root. Fortunately, flashing a custom recovery on the said device is as easy as pie. Once installed, the recovery should let you flash the SuperSU zip that will gain root, and then you can get started with flashing custom ROMs and custom kernels […]
How to Root ZTE Prelude
Sooner or later, you’re going to get bored with the stock firmware on your ZTE Prelude. The main reason behind this is that the stock ROM doesn’t let you do everything that you really wish to do with your device, overclocking your CPU, for example. Luckily, there’s a way using which you can replace your firmware with a custom one and […]
How to Install Android SDK and ADB on Windows with Three Different Methods
Users must learn how to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and the Android Software Developer Kit (SDK) if they want to start installing custom ROMs, root a device or unlock the bootloader. There are other tutorials you can follow the help with flashing official stock firmware to devices too! It’s not always necessary for every Android device. The Samsung range of […]
How to Root LG G2 on AT&T, T-Mobile and Korean Carriers
The LG G2 is the Life’s Good companies latest hit smart phone, which was released over the summer, and by all reports so far, is performing well. As usual, it isn’t long before a new Android device, no matter the carrier, develops a root method thanks to the large range and talented hacker population. That is the case again with […]