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Android ROM and rooting dictionary for beginners
Diving into the world of rooting and modding your Android phone or tablet can feel like an overwhelming…
How to setup multiple user accounts on the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10
Android 4.2 brought Multiple user account support, which is a welcome addition. It's only available on tablets since…
Android Newbie’s Guide to Rooting
Newbie’s Guide to Rooting If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re either already rooted or thinking…
How to unlock and root the Nexus 10
Although there is a simple root toolkit for the Nexus 10, we always stress the importance of unlocking…
How to disable unwanted system apps and bloatware from your Android phone (Android 4.0 and up)
A very handy but underrated feature in Google's Android 4.x operating system is the ability to disable apps.…
How to unlock and root the Nexus 4
Nexus 4 shipments are starting to arrive for the very lucky souls that were able to get an…
How to enable NFC on the Samsung Galaxy S II
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S II phone that is running a custom Jelly Bean ROM, you…
Make your Verizon Galaxy S III a world phone
The Verizon Galaxy S III is already set up with dual radios (CDMA and GSM), but Verizon hasn't…
How to back up your contacts with your Android phone
Normally there isn't a major need to back up your contacts as long as they are synced with…
How to install Adobe Flash Player on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
As many of you know by now, Adobe Flash isn't supporting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but there is…
How to unlock and root the Nexus 7
Those of you that pre-ordered your Nexus 7 should be receiving it in the next week or so.…
How to bypass T-Mobile’s anti-tethering policy
T-Mobile instituted a hotspot plan in 2010, but many users were never charged because of technical limitations with…
Spring Cleaning: How to clean up and speed up your Android smartphone
It's Springtime which means it's time to clean out the clutter in your life. While it's important to…
How to video chat on your Android smartphone using GTalk
This is for the beginners, but actually a lot of you could use this because I think a…
How to get an additional 23GB of Dropbox storage for 2 years
The folks at XDA developers were able to extract the Dropbox APK from the HTC One X and…
How to Root, Unlock, and Flash Recovery to the ASUS Transformer Prime [Video]
OK guys, I finally got around to creating this how-to video on getting your ASUS Transformer Prime all…
Guide: Using Ringdroid App for Custom Ringtones and Sounds
The best way to get your device customized is to start loading your own ringtones and notifications. We…
Guide: How to Change Your Sounds and Ringtones
One of the best things you can do to turn your Android device into a personalized smartphone is…
What do “Odex” and “Deodex” mean? The All Inclusive Explanation
Show of hands, how many of you reading this have been browsing forums looking for ROMs only to…
How To Root The Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Flash A Custom Recovery And Back It Up
So you're sitting in your man cave (or lady cave) after purchasing the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and…
How to get the Android Market on the BlackBerry PlayBook
Good news for those with a BlackBerry PlayBook. The Dingleberry jailbreak is now publically available making it easy to root your…
Android Quick Tip: How To Effectively Manage & Close Apps
We all know the joys of true multitasking featured in the Android OS. The ability to have multiple…
Guide: Use your Wiimote to Play Emulators
We've all seen old videos of people hacking various devices so they could use them in ways never…
How to get AllShare working on Galaxy S phones
. . . Have you had problems getting AllShare to work on your Galaxy S phone? Unfortunately it's…
How to disable or reduce haptic feedback on Galaxy S phones
You know how when you tap pretty much anything on the Galaxy S the whole phone vibrates? Well…
What is rooting? and Why should I do it? The pros and cons of android rooting
Everywhere we look, there are posts about phones being rooted, the ability to flash alternate ROMs, and more.…
How To: Accurately place the cursor on any Galaxy S phone
. . . Some people have complained that the Galaxy S line of phones does not have any…
How to take screenshots on your Nexus One
Monkey around with your Nexus One long enough, and pretty soon the need to take a screen shot…
Using a Bluetooth gamepad with your Android phone
I got a free Android phone, the HTC magic, with my cheap phone contract. Android is fantastic, but I’ve always…
New features from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 Froyo
With all the hoopla lately about Android 2.2 (aka Froyo, which means frozen yogurt by the way) I figured…
These 5 Android apps will make you the life of any party
Bartender Want to know a guaranteed party fact? There are always those one or two people present that…