Here is how to install Android Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung has released the Lollipop update for the GS-4 2 weeks ago in Russia. The international update will be on the air soon. But still if you want you can install the Android 5.0.1 which is named Lollipop on you Galaxy S4. To do so follow all the instructions below:

1. Update and install Lollipop 5.0.1 using kies in Samsung Galaxy S4:
    Its the easiest method to update your Samsung Galaxy S4 and get the latest android version. Download the latest Kies from the official site. To download click here. After downloading kies install it in your pc and connect your phone via USB cable. Run Kies in your pc. It should automatically notify you that you Galaxy has an update (if connected with Internet). Then follow the steps shown by kies to start the update process. If kies don't show the update then follow the next method shown below.

2. Flash using oDin:
    Note: If you are using a phone with contract then we recommend not to follow this steps. However it may still work but it's only recommended for the international versions.
   
To start the update process first download all the required softwares and files listed below:

• Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4. Download here.
• I9500XXUHOA7 firmware for the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. Download here.
• Odin v3.09. Download here.

Make sure you have fully charged your phone before the process, enabled the USB debugging (Settings > Developer Options) and backed up all the necessary files.

Instruction for installing Lollipop on Galaxy S4:

• First unzip/extract the downloaded firmware on your pc.
• Open the Odin and lauch it. (You don't have to install it. It's download and play type.)
• Press Volume Down + Power + Home button all together to boot your Samsung Galaxy S4 in download mode.
• Now connect your device using USB cable with your pc.
• You will see a blue box next to ID:COM in Odin which means Odin has recognized your phone.
• Now only check the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time boxes in Odin.
• Now find AP button and click on it.
• Show the tar.md5 file from the extracted folder in your pc and then hit start.
• Wait for the process to finish.
  Note: Do not disconnect your device during process. This might brick your phone.
• A green pass box will apear if successful.
• Once your Galaxy S4 boots up you will find it's running on the latest Android Lollipop!

Special Note: We are not responsible for any kind of damage. Please follow the instructions at your own risks and make sure you follow all the instructions correctly.

Here is how to increase Samsung Galaxy S4"s performance.

It's been a while since Samsung Galaxy S4 has been released. Comparing to Samsung's latest flagship devices like Samsung Galaxy S5 and Note 4 it may seem a little bit sluggish as it's internal specs are not as fast as the new flagships but you still can make your Galaxy S4 run faster. So below are some tips to make your S4 run faster.

1. Update your Android version:
    Android kitkat update was on the air few months ago. Some S4 users have complained that the kitkat update caused them a little bit problems. Yes, the Android Kitkat update is causing a little bit problem but we hope the Lollipop update will fix all the issues. The Lollipop update was announced for Samsung Galaxy S4 few months ago and its on the air in some regions. We don't know the reason why Samsung is taking time to release the Lollipop update in some regions. But if you are from those regions in which the update is still not available you can still get the update manually because the international update was released on Samsung's website.
Here is how to install Android Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S4.
2. Optimize TouchWiz for the best performance:
    Samsung's TouchWiz has its pros and cons but in some cases it slows down your Galaxy S4 due to some unnecessary effects. To turn them off you have to become the Developer of the GS-4. If you have already enabled the developer option then just go to the following:

• Go to Settings > More > Developer Options
• Find the Animation Scale, Transition Animation Scale and Animator Duration Scale options.
• Turn them all or reduce the scale. (By default it will be set on 1X).

Special note: If you are not still a developer or if you can't find the developer option in the settings then do the following:

• Go to About Device
• Scroll to Build Number
• Tap on build Number for five times

3. Try other launchers :

    TouchWiz is not the smoothest launcher in some cases so it would be a good practice to use third party app launcers like Nova Launcher, Go Launchers or others.
To Download Nova Launcher click here.
To download Apex Launcher click here.
4. Disable S Voice:
    S voice is Samsung's voice control app. Its a great app and handy tool for daily use. But it may make your S4 run slow. So if you don't use the S voice its good to disable it. Because whenever you tap the home button the S voice eat's up some ram and waits for your second tap. So just disable the S voice if you don't use it. To do so go to Menu > Settings > Open via the home key and disable it.
5. DIable widgets:
   Widgets are great. They make your phone look beautiful and they are handy also. But do you know they uses the battery and eats ram the most? So if you feel you don't need widgets then disable them.
To get the best results make sure you follow all the necessary steps carefully.

An article on how to root android phone and become the superuser.

So you are here to learn how to root your phone? Before learning take a look on what is root and why it is done.
What is Rooting?
Ever heard the term "Jail Breaking" of iPhone? Hope you are familiar with "Jail breaking" of iPhone. Well rooting is a kind of Jail breaking which allows an android user to perform superuser stuffs like tweaking the OS or removing bloatware etc.
With rooting your will get the permission to get the entire OS which is called root access. You will get a new world of tweaking, customizing and do even more. You can flash your phone with custom rom, overclock your processor even underclock!
Here are some advantages/benefits of Rooting:

• Root permission.
• Possible to uninstalled preloaded apps, unnecessary system apps which are know as bloatware.
• Ability to install custom Roms.
• Special apps which will block annoying advertisements.
• Overclocking or underclocking your phone.
• Complete customization of your android phone.
• Unlock bootloader.
• Changing boot animations.
• Increasing battery performance.
• Clearing junks.
• Many more!

Here are some disadvantages of Rooting:

• Warranty void: If you are going to root your android phone then keep in mind that you are also going to void your warranty!
• Bricking your phone: If you don't follow the instruction carefully there is a higher chance of bricking your phone.
• Security risks: You will face some security risks. If you use Google wallet often then rooting is not for you as Google wallet refuses to support on rooted apps.

What is important before rooting:

• Back up necessary data before rooting.
• Back up your stock ROM.
• Make sure your phone is fully charged.
• Turn on USB debugging. To do so follow the path:
  Settings> About Phone> Developer Options> check USB Debugging.
• Install Android SDK. You can download it from here (Follow the provided instructions to install Android SDK).
• Unlock you bootloader.
  To unlock bootloader of Motorola, Sony or HTC you can follow the links provided below:
  1. Motorola bootloader unlock program.
  2. HTC bootloader page.
  3. Sony bootloader unlock.

So now you are ready to root your phone. Bellow are two methods to root your phone. Note that all methods doesn't work on every phone. You have to find out which one works for your phone.
Method #1: Using Towelroot
Rooting through Towelroot is one of the easiest method. It was developed to root AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S5 but it is supported by other devices also.
Its easy to use. Just download the application, install it and root your device. No computer is required to root with this application. However it will only work on the devices which have karnel build before June 3, 2014.
Here is a detailed instruction:

1. To install towelroot you have to enable the option called "Install unknown applications".
   To do so follow the path:
   Settings> Security> Unknown Sources.
2. Go this link using your phone browser and simply tap on the big red "λ" (Lembda) icon.
3. Restart your phone and you will see a superuser all installed in your phone which means your phone is rooted. If you don't find the superuser or supersu application than try other methods.

Note: Use your default browser (which comes with your device) to go to the link above.
Method #2: Using Kingo Android Root
This application is windows based application which means you need a windows computer to root your device. Below is the instruction.
Instruction to root your phone using Kingo Android Root:

1. First check if your device is compatible with this software from this link.
2. If your phone is listed then download the Kingo Android Root from here.
3. Install the app in your pc.
4. Enable usb debugging in you phone.
   Settings> About Phone> Developer Options> check USB Debugging.
5. Run the Kingo software in your Pc and connect your phone using a cable.
6. The application should detect your phone and will ask you if you want to root your phone.
7. Click on "Root" and let the application do the rest for you.

Here is how to get Android L navigation buttons on any android phone.

The latest version of Android is the "Android L" which replaced the usual navigation buttons with triangle, circle and square buttons. That means the usual navigation buttons which we've been using since the "Ice cream sandwich" released. Everyone are not a fan of these buttons called the "Play Station Style" buttons. But i think they are modern enough to match the designs of modern smartphones. You will find the "Play Station Style" buttons on the the Nexus 6 (Click here to buy Google Nexus 6 from Amazon.) which is currently running on Android L. But you can get them if you like them in your android phone which may be running on "Kitkat" or "Jelly Bean" using a simple Xposed module created by XDA user Prithvee.. Thanks to him for this module. So here is the article on "How to get Android L navigation buttons".
You need to root your device and Xposed Framework installed in you Phone. Follow the instructions bellow:

1. Root your device. (Here are some methods to root your phone, Link)
2. Install Xposed Framework on your device. You can download the Xposed Framework from here.
3. Download and install the Xposed module from here.
4. After installing the module activate it from the Xposed framework.
5. Finally restart your phone and you are done to use the new navigation icons!

Some common problems with Nexus 6 and their solutions.

Nexus 6 is one of the top android device with high end specs. Nexus 6 is also one of the toughest competitors in the smartphone market with the latest android version and promised up-gradation. Though its one of the top smartphone with high end specs sometime it causes some problems.
Here is an article with the most common problems and their solutions:
Note: These problems are occasional and you might not face these kind of problems. (Not every Nexus 6 users will face this issues.)
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Problem #1: Rebooting randomly
Some of the Nexus 6 users have reported that their device sometimes reboots without any reason. Sometimes it happens continuously. It reboots to lock screen and exactly when the phone is unlocked the phone again reboots.
Solutions:

1. Mostly fragmented data on your phone cause this kind of problems. So back up your important data and perform a factory reset.
   Caution: You will loose everything after performing factory reset. So back up your all important data such as: contact, messages etc.
2. Disable default messaging app and try to use hangout instead.
3. Enable Google Play services.
4. Make sure your phone is charged fully.
5. Wipe cache partition. It will wipe all fragmented data.

Problem #2: Problem with bluetooth connectivity.
A number of Nexus users have faced this kind of bluetooth connectivity problems. Its is commonly a bug with the bluetooth.
Solutions:

1. Try your bluetooth turn on and off and then turning on again.
2. If the problem still continues try to clear the cache for the bluetooth. To do so follow the path:
   Go to Settings > Apps > All > Bluetooth share > Clear cache. After that restart your phone.
3. Using the upper path (Go to Settings > Apps > All > Bluetooth share > Clear data) also clear the data and then restart.
4. If you still face the problem try to boot your phone is safe mode.

Problem #3: Quick battery drain/abnormal drainage of battery.

The Nexus 6 comes with a huge battery which should give you a pretty decent battery back up. But a group of users reported that they faced abnormal battery drainage though they used the device normally (No heavy gaming, Internet browsing etc).

Solutions:

1. Third party applications might be causing this problem. So try to figure out the third party apps which are consuming the battery power from the battery option in the settings and try to disable the app if not used frequently.
2. Try to uninstall power hungry apps one by one.
3. Try to dim/lower your screen contrast if possible.
4. Turn off the vibration.
5. Update all your applications.
6. Restart your phone.

Problem #4: Cloud printing

Sometimes the Nexus 6's cloud printing application is hard to keep running. It stops running and force close pop up comes up.

Solutions:

1. Update your phone and Cloud printing application.
2. Clear cache and data of Cloud print using the path:
   Settings > Applications > All > Cloud Print > Clear Data.
   Settings > Applications > All > Cloud Print > Clear Data / Clear Cache.
3. Perform a factory reset to get rid of fragmented data.

Problem #4: Slow charging

A pretty common problem of Nexus 6 is slow charging. If you ever face this problem try following the instruction provided to increase charging speed.

Solutions:

1. Close unwanted applications which are running background. Use "Back button" to exit from an application instead of using "Home Button". The "Back Button" completely close the application where the "Home Button" makes the application to run in background.
2. Don't play game while charging, it consumes a lot battery and can affect the processor also.
3. Check the cable and make sure that the cable is working fine.
4. Charge directly from laptop or desktop.

Here is how to install CyanogenMod based Rom on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

I think everyone is looking for this trick who own a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. The CyanogenMod is pretty much popular now a days over android and there are a huge numbers of people who want to try CyanogenMod on their phone.
This guide will show you how to install and update CM based ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
So let's get started:
Flashing from Stock:

1. Make sure you have rooted your phone. If your phone is yet not rooted then root it. You can find several tips to root your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini in this blog.
2. Download the new version of CWM recovery from Google Play store.
   Here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager
3. Find a suitable and stable ROM for your Galaxy S3 Mini and download the ROM to your SD card. You have two options to choose - 1. Oliver's CM ROM or 2. Maclaw's CM ROM
4. Download Gapps to your SD card.
5. Then reboot your phone to recovery mode.
6. Select wipe data/Factory reset.
7. Then go to advanced option and select wipe Dalvik.
8. Then select format > system from the advanced option.
9. After formating go back to main menu.
10. In the main menu choose Install from SD card. After that select the path where you have download the file.
11. Locate the ROM and select that.
12. After successful installation  of the ROM go to point 10 again.
13. Locate the Gapps and click on it.
14. After installing the Gapps click wipe data.
15. After wiping choose advanced and then click on wipe Dalvik.
16. After that go to main menu again and reboot your phone.
17. You are all done to use CyanogenMod on you Samsung Galaxy S3 mini!

Follow the above instructions clearly/accurately to get working CM ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

If you already have CM ROM installed and you want to update or switch it then follow the below instructions:

1. Find your desired/updated CM ROM and download it to your SD card.
2. Reboot your phone to recovery.
3. Wipe the cache.
4. After that go to advanced menu and select wipe Delvik.
5. After wiping go back to main menu.
6. Select install from SD card.
7. Locate your downloaded ROM and select that.
8. After successfully installing the ROM do the 3 and 4 again.
9. Then go back to main menu and reboot your phone.
10. You are now done with installing/switching/updating your desired CM ROM.

You may brick your phone if you do not follow the instruction correctly. In case of briking your phone we are not responsible.

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Buy OnePlus One without any invitation!

Just willing to get an invitation to purchase OnePlus One? Now your wait is almost over. OnePlus one annoucned that from Fabruary 10 they will be selling OnePlus One without any kind of invitations every Tuesday! So from now on you don't have to have an invitation to buy an OnePlus One. However in order to keep up with the demand OnePlus One will be selling devices for 2 hours only every Tuesday. In North America the slot is 7 P.M to 9 P.M EST, In Europe the time slot is 7 P.M to 9 P.M GMT. In Asia its 7 P.M to 9 P.M HKT. To buy OnePlus One you have to go to the OnePlus online shop during this time and simply place your orders.
The prices are the same. 16 GB version will cost $299 and $349 for the 64GB version. As the OnePlus One don't have a micro sd slot so you have to choose your required varient carefully.

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Download the best android racing game Asphalt 8 Airborne with data file.

Asphalt 8 Airborne, the best arcade racing game for android devices. With amazing gameplay, the games has gained huge popularity. You are allowed to perform different stunts in different stages while playing the game. There are several high class and popular racing cars to give you the best android racing game experience. The game is free to play and download from Google Play. For those who want to download directly and save the game data file to share later, we are providing the apk + Full data file free here. A complete tutorial is also given here about where to put the obb file.
You might have played several android racing games but this game has really a different and amzing gameplay which will give you excitements and addictive gameplay. 
Let's see the features of Asphalt 8 airborne:

• 47 different and high performance cars to test out your racing skills. 
• Hit out the ramps and test out a racing experience out of the track. 
• Barrel roll 360 jumps. 
• 8 different seasons with over 180 events available in its career mode.
• Race in 9 different racing tracks.
• Multiplayer mode to compete with 8 different opponents.
• Compare your scores in new leaderboard to show of your skills to your friends and much more.

Download Links:

Apk file: Click here | Play Store Link

Data file: Click here

How to install Asphalt 8 airborne with the data files? Here is the tutorial:

• First download the apk file and install the game.
• Then download the data file and transfer the file to the folder path > Android > Obb.
• You are done to play!

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Google Nexus 9 is now officially supported by CyanogenMod 12!

Using Nexus 9 tablet and becoming board with its stock android layout? After the slate’s debut last November, an offical CyanogenMod 12 Rom is available for Nexus 9 tablet for the first time.
The Nexus 9's first CM12 'nightly build' ROM is now available on CyanogenMod's download page. The Rom is 283 MB in size and its free to download. Its a "nightly build" version which means its pretty much stable and may contain a few bugs which may cause some features unusable. 
More stable Rom will be released soon for the device, but if you are customization freak and really eager to use CyanogenMod then go for the nightly build. 
To install CyanogenMod 12 you need to unlock the bootloader as usual. If you don't do so you might brick your Nexus 9. So before installing do all the required things correctly and proceed with caution.
CM12 will give you all the features you want from Cyanogen and you will also have a pure android experience as CyanogenMod is based on android. Though CM12 is android based, you will extra features like CM theme engine, audio tweeking freedom and many more!

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Some useful android codes.

Today i am going to share some useful codes for android devices. Let's have a look:

• Shows Mac address:
  Just Dial *#*#232338#*#*
• Bluetooth test:
  Just Dial*#*#232331#*#*
• Shows Bluetooth address:
  Just Dial *#*#232337#*#
• LCD test:
  Just Dial*#*#0*#*#*
• 5) Vibration & Back Light test:
  Just Dial *#*#0842#*#*
• Touch screen version:
  Just Dial *#*#2663#*#*
• Touch screen test:
  Just Dial*#*#2664#*#*
• Proximity sensor test:
  Just Dial *#*#0588#*#*
• RAM version:
  Just Dial *#*#3264#*#*
• Android Phone GTalk lanuch:
  Just Dial *#*#8255#*#*
• PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time,Change list number:
  Just Dial*#*#44336#*#*
• Android Phone Reset:
  JustDial *#*#7780#*#*
• Android Phone Backup:
  Just Dial *#*#273283*255* ­663282*#*#*
  This code opens a file copy screen where you can backup your media files
• Android Phone Information:
  Just Dial *#*#4636#*#*
  You can use this code to get some information about your phone and battery.It shows phone information, Battery information, Battery history, & Usage statistics.
• Android Phone Service mode:
  Just Dial *#*#197328640#* ­#*
  You can use this code to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
• Android Phone Camera Information:
  Just Dial *#*#34971539#*#*
  You can use this code to get information about the camera.It shows following 4 menus.Update camera firmware in image, Update camera firmware in SD card, Get camera firmware version and Get firmware update count.
• Android Phone Factory Format:
  Just Dial *2767*3855#
  This code is used for factory format, which will delete all files and settings, including the internal memory storage. It’ll also re install the firmware.You can use this code to reset your Android phone back to factory data.It’ll remove following things: Google account settings stored in your phone, System and application data and settings, Downloaded applications.

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