Rooting means more power. More power to install what you want to have installed instead of being forced to run the system apps that phone carrier networks and manufacturers have planned for you to run. More than that, rooting means that people like developers can make developmental changes to the software. We know that custom ROMs exist because developers can […]
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Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
There will always be a myriad of reasons why people with the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone would want to root the device. One of those reasons that is often overlooked is the GL Tools application. Root apps are the main reason to root a device and not install a custom ROM as many people think. The GL Tools app is one […]
Download Odin Downloader for Android 5.1 Lollipop
The Odin downloader for your Windows computer makes flashing files on Samsung devices a breeze. These procedures for flashing can vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are running, and that can sometimes make flashing for the less experienced Android geeks among you more difficult. As time goes by, Microsoft continually makes changes to the Windows operating system […]
Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900MD on Android 5.0
Back in the day when Android was still a new operating system, you had to root the device to do simple things like adjust the LED light or take a screenshot. Nowadays those days are thankfully over, and features like those are built into the standard operating system you get stock with the device. There is still an abundance of […]
Root Samsung Galaxy J7 on Android 5.1.1
These are the guidelines to root the Samsung Galaxy J7 running on the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop software update using a custom recovery and the SuperSU by Chainfire. The SuperSU is installed through the custom recovery and will install and enable SuperSU to work on your Samsung Galaxy J7 smartphone. The guide should work well for any version of Android 5.1.1 […]
Root ZTE Grand X 3 on Android 5.1.1
Rooting Android can sometimes be a serious time where you want to make sure you don’t mess up your device. One of the main advantages of rooting is installing more apps. More specifically, it’s those apps that have the “root required” written beneath them, which you cannot install if you tried. A great many of these apps are serious by […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy E7 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
People want to root the Samsung Galaxy E7 so they can start installing more apps from the Google Play Store. There are heaps of awesome apps from the Google Play Store which do not work with the restrictions Google has in place on the devices when they arrive out of the box. Google claims to do this to boost your […]
How to Root LG V10 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
The LG V10 doesn’t come rooted mainly for security reasons. Sadly, it is said to subvert Android and LG security ideas and technically it is easier to get malware on your device if you click and download it on your device. However, if you are an experienced Android user and know what you are downloading, the benefits by far outweigh […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Alpha G850F to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (International)
The International variant of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha can be updated to the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop software update. You do that one of two ways: install the over the air update that comes into your device as a notification. If you didn’t catch that notification and do have the International model ,you will find it under the Software Updates > […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Alpha AT&T to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (UCU1BOC6)
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a new over the air update available for AT&T subscribers. As usual, you can skip the waiting and install the update manually on your device by following the guide below. Once you complete the steps, you will hook your Galaxy Alpha up with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop with firmware build number UCU1BOC6. The Android 5.0.2 […]
How to Update Google Nexus 10 to Android 5.1 Lollipop with Chroma Custom ROM
Those of you who read our site will know that the Chroma ROM makes our top ten list for the best custom ROMs to use on a Google Nexus 10 device. The only thing you need to do is decide what version of the Chroma ROM it is that you wish to try on your device. The following guide updates […]
How to Update Nexus 10 to Android 5.1 Lollipop (LMY47D)
The official Android 5.1 Lollipop is now live for the Google Nexus 10 tablets. It doesn’t matter what model number or version of the Nexus 10 you have, you can install this same file on your device. The build number and firmware version of this latest update is LMY47D. Those of you who enjoying root Android tablets might be interested […]
How to Update Google Nexus 10 with Android 5.1 LMY47D Factory Image
A factory image is the perfect way for you to return the Google Nexus 10 back to stock software. You might wish to do that because you are running a custom ROM, such as any number of the popular ROMs made for the device. Some of the most popular custom ROMs for the Google Nexus 10 include the Paranoid Android […]
How to Update Google Nexus 10 with Paranoid Android 5.0 Alpha 1 Custom ROM
One of our favorite custom ROMs — the Paranoid Android series for numerous devices — is now out for the Google Nexus 10. More specifically, this is installing the Paranoid Android Alpha 1 Android 5.0 Lollipop custom ROM. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now out for some Google devices, but only a couple. The Android KitKat software update is still installed […]
How to Update Google Nexus 10 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (LMY48M) Factory Image
These are the steps to update the Google Nexus 10 to the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop factory image. The factory image comes with the build number LMY48M for the firmware version. A factory image is the installation you want if you plan to return the Nexus 10 back to stock firmware. Installing a factory image is useful for people who want […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C on Android 5.1.1
While software updates are welcomed by all the users, these updates often break the root access that the users enjoy on their phones. If you happen to have updated your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to the latest Android 5.1.1 and lost root access, you now have a way to re-gain the root access on your phone. In order to root […]
How to Root Motorola Moto X on Android 5.1 Lollipop
Those of you who were waiting for a root method to root their Motorola Moto X running on Android 5.1 would be glad to know that finally their phone can be rooted, all thanks to TWRP and SuperSU. The procedure first flashes a custom recovery on the phone and then uses it to flash SuperSU in order to root the […]
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H on Android 5.0 Lollipop
The following rooting guide teaches you how to root the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H smartphone using SuperSU. Most rooting guides you’ll find for Samsung devices are either using the CF-Auto-Root or SuperSU. While the CF-Auto-Root means flashing the file through Odin, the Super guides mean you must flash the SuperSU using the custom recovery. A stock recovery doesn’t allow […]
How to Root AT&T Moto X on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
If you are the happy owner of the first-generation AT&T Motorola Moto X smartphone with model number XT1058, it’s time to get your handset out of your pocket and plug it into the computer because root access is now up for grabs. We’ve seen Android developers really step up security in the past Lollipop release. In earlier years, it wasn’t uncommon […]
How to Install MaximusHD Lollipop 5.1 On HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 is one of the top flagships of 2015, wielding a 5 inch screen, a 20 megapixel shooter, and a Snapdragon 810. It contends quite well with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the LG G4 as a great high-end option. The phone came out with Lollipop 5.0, but 5.1 has since been released. An official 5.1 has […]
Android Lollipop Users Facing “Critical” Battery Drain Issue
Most of Android users are hit by a battery drain issue on handsets running Android 5 Lollipop versions. This problem reported on the Android Issue tracker website, most of Android 5 Lollipop users say the battery level drops once apps begin consuming mobile data and not Wi-Fi. The Reports of comments and complaints from users regarding apps like Google now […]
How to Root Galaxy S6 G920T on UVU2COF6 Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Samsung fans will still believe the Sammy S6 is the best smartphone out there today — that’s understandable. While that might be true, it’s still awesome to crack and hack open the system internals with root access so you can get back to installing your custom ROMs. Samsung are one of the worst culprits for what we like to refer […]
How to Root LG Leon on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
LG Leon is one of the LG’s smartphones that runs on the latest and greatest Android 5.0 Lollipop. Released back this April, the phone boasts everything you can expect from this age’s smartphones. No matter what you get by default on your device, there’re still a few things lying inside your device that only root can reveal for you. Well, […]
How to Install CM 12.1 on AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH I747 (Unofficial Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop has many great features to make your Samsung Galaxy S3 phone looks beautiful and more secure than ever. Android 5.1.1 Lollipop has the Material Design even in all the apps to make it more beautiful and the most simple interface ever built in any mobile OS. The later stages of Android Lollipop also has some security options […]
How to Update Xperia Z3 Compact to CM 12.1 Nightly Custom ROM (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact was a hard nut to crack for developers to make a custom ROM, but a developer on XDA developers made a custom ROM for this phone with a base of CM 12.1 custom ROM. You will get all the features of CM 12.1 custom ROM, but as you know this is a nightly build so […]
How to Install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Huawei Ideos X5 U8800 (Unofficial CM 12.1 ROM)
Custom Rom gives your phone a brand new look also gives energy to some dull looking phone. Custom ROM always replicates some other popular interface and embedded with some extra features to customize your phone in the way you want it. You can do some performance boosting and gives you some extra features which makes your mobile so simple to […]
How to Update Galaxy S4 LTE A GT-I9506 to CM 12.1 (Unofficial Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
We don’t know if Samsung will release Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Samsung Galaxy S4 devices or not. We also just don’t care because we have this unofficial CM 12.1 custom ROM for Galaxy S4 to taste the sweetness of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on our Galaxy S4 devices. The CM 12.1 custom ROM for Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9506 will give […]
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (CM 12.1 Custom ROM)
A CM 12.1 custom ROM will give you all the feel and features of real Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS on your device. This custom ROM has all the security and other features of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS so you will not miss any feature of that O on your phone. This custom replicates the user interface of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop […]
How to Update HTC One X+ to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (Unofficial CM 12.1 ROM)
As the name suggests, a custom ROM is a custom OS to install on any Android device and custom actions means an unofficial process. Your phone will lose its warranty and you should know that after losing warranty you will have to pay for any assistance for your phone in a care center. You need for this installation process is […]
How to Root Sony Xperia T2 Ultra with Kingroot
What’s been happening with Android devices lately is they are losing access to the root files because of the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Google’s been pushing this latest update to a number of devices lately, and anyone who updates his or her device with this version of the OS loses the root-access. If that has happened with your Sony Xperia […]