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Best Android App Availiable For Root

2014-09-29T16:38:00.002+01:00

Xposed Installer allows you to change the behaviour of apps and the phones interface. Seriously you may think ermmmmm no ta, but you'll regret it really is worth a shot you won't look back! Visit this link to see just some of the things that you can do CLICK HERE

First of all your device needs to be rooted and on android 4.0.3 or later. I now have a Galaxy S4 Mini on 4.2.2 so this works absolutely fine.

1. Download Xposed Installer CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

2. Install the APK File:
To Install the application download the file from the link above, then transfer the file to your phones memory. Then on your phone navigate to Settings>> Security>> Unknown sources and make sure that Unknown sources is ticked. Then use a file manager on your phone to locate the 'de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v33_36570c.apk' file and tap it to install. If your phone doesn't have a file manager then download this from Google Play: Click here

3. Now you have it nice one buddy! Next tap Framework then tap on ‘Install/Update’ to install Xposed on your device. Grant root access to the installer when it pops up. The framework has been installed, next reboot your device for the changes to take effect.

4. Next up choose any modules that you want to install, use the same method to install the APK file then once installed open Xposed Installer, tap Modules. Put a tick next to the module you have just installed and then reboot your device,

5. Boom!! Sorted your module should work I suggest "YouTube AdAway" Use the official Youtube app but with no ads brilliant.

Enjoy people :)

Blog Update

2013-05-06T22:55:00.002+01:00

Ok so I am glad to have attracted the attention of so many of you with animalandroid! I'm afraid to say that I am struggling to have the time to post regularly, and therefore I am going to be posting weekends only but with big updates! Any comments or questions please let me know, thanks guys :)

And be sure to check for updates on weekends!

Nova Launcher Review

2013-05-05T00:26:00.001+01:00

Ok so it isn't completely finished but I have published the page regarding my review of my most trusted home replacement launcher for my android device! Nova Launcher definitely deserves all the respect you can give it, and hasn't let me down yet! Click here to take a look at my review of Nova Launcher.

Play Store Update

2013-05-04T09:13:00.001+01:00

Well yesterday GooglePlay updated on my galaxy S2! I knew it wouldn't be that long that's why I waited instead of getting it unofficially as mentioned in a previous post. Will post some screenshots later on, as well as a full review of nova launcher as a new page! I'm out most of the day today but will update it as soon as possible.

No Posts Today

2013-05-03T07:59:00.001+01:00

I'm Woking on a new page for tomorrow so wont be updating the blog for today! Will keep you posted :D

Music Folder Player

2013-05-02T13:00:00.000+01:00

The full review I gave for this is on the Top 10 most useful apps page I just wanted to point out that the equalizer on this application can be fully edited by you! You choose every variation and therefore can mess on until you get the correct sound quality to suit both your headphones and the phone. If you haven't already download this app now its the best music player app that there is!

Click to download app

Galaxy S4 Review

2013-05-02T10:00:00.000+01:00

Some of you may be interested a recent review by +TechRadar gives the Samsung Galaxy S4 4.5 stars out of 5. Below are the "for and against" to help you decide if you are going to buy it or not!

FOR

Stunning screen
Superfast processor
Great camera

AGAINST

Feels cheaper than similar-priced phones
'Innovation' doesn't wow
Slight UI issues

Read the full review by clicking this link

Tip of The Day

2013-05-01T18:00:00.000+01:00

Save battery on your android device by making sure that the auto-sync feature is turned off for all of the accounts linked to the device. Navigate to Settings>>Accounts and make sure all are checked to sync manually, this will then prevent accounts looking up information during the day and wasting your battery life!

Paypal Google Play

2013-05-01T13:00:00.000+01:00

So I recently read that Paypal support may be coming to GooglePlay store, I believe that this is a great idea! Everyone knows and supports Paypal more than they would with the current option (using GoogleWallet). There are no hints as to when this will be but hopefully it should be due soon, I certainly would feel much better paying through Paypal than GoogleWallet, and it would enable people in different countries to pay for apps they might not have been able to before.

Angry Birds Friends

2013-05-01T10:00:00.000+01:00

So +Angry Birds said on April 29th that the popular application "Angry Birds Friends" is finally coming to android, after been out on apple devices for some time now. This application should be available in the GooglePlay store tomorrow, so look out for it!

BBCiplayer Downloads Android

2013-04-30T21:00:00.000+01:00

Iphone users have been able to download BBCiplayer content since September 2012 and able to keep them on their device for up to 30 days. But where is it for android, surely it has been long enough, I am going to send an email to the BBC asking them why? There are downloads available on the BBC radio application, so why not on the videos? BBC have promised download for android, but they just don't seem to have arrived yet!

Smartphones Are Too Big

2013-04-30T12:30:00.000+01:00

Yes you read it right, we all may like the look of big smartphones but they could be causing us injury! Recently I have been having wrist and thumb pains from texting, this is on my Galaxy S2 which has a 4.3 inch screen, and a outer case on it. Before that I used to use a Galaxy Ace (with a 3.5 inch screen) which I only changed due to the low memory that it has, and I never had injury with the Galaxy Ace! I have since taken the case off the Galaxy S2 and will see if it still causes injury.

This is nothing to be ignored either , please read the article that I came across earlier today which shows it isn't just me!
http://janderson99.hubpages.com/hub/Thumb-Pain-from-Texting-Causes-Treatment-Prevention

Android To TV

2013-04-30T10:00:00.000+01:00

There are many android devices on the market and some require a different method to enable your device to connect to your TV.

First of all there is the MHL to HDMI adapter this works for devices such as the Galaxy S2, HTC One X and the HTC Sensation. Make sure the adapter has a power source as well as output to TV (as shown in picture) otherwise it wont charge during output.
Secondly there is the Micro HDMI to HDMI adapter and this works for devices such as the high end Sony Xperia 's and some of the android tablets such as the Kindle Fire HD.
Finally some devices simply won't do it! Devices include Nexus 7 tablet and low end devices, it is however possible to stream videos to your internet enabled TV or through your wifi console (PS3 or Xbox 360) using iMediaShare Lite available in the Google Play store.

Click to download

Saving Battery On Android

2013-04-29T23:33:00.003+01:00

Just to let you all know I have added an extra tip to my page on saving battery life, and will continue to update the page with any future tips I may come across! Hopefully you will find this useful, if you haven't yet visited the page please take a look as it includes some of the best ways to save battery on your android device!

Click here to go to the page

Android Hobbies

2013-04-29T16:14:00.002+01:00

So I have just published a new page, on android apps which can be used to help you to enjoy your favorite activities more than before. Not every activity will be on there as not all activities have applications which I believe are useful. Please let me know of any apps which could be added to the hobbies page if you come across any that aren't already under a listed activity.

Click here to go to Hobbies page

Animal Android

2013-04-29T14:34:00.000+01:00

So since starting the blog on April 17th I have had nearly 1000 views, and would like to thank everyone for visiting! Please like the Facebook page, and add me to circles on Google+ to keep up to date with my top tips and news for android devices! I will be posting a new page on "Hobbies" later on reviewing all the latest apps to link in with what you like to do!

Lumix DMC-TZ40

2013-04-28T19:51:00.000+01:00

So I have just got a new camera the Lumix DMC-TZ40, the overall features of camera are fantastic! I need more time to test the image quality, as I will most likely be using it to take numerous landscape photos. Linking in with android you are able to control the camera using your android device, as well as transfer images directly from your camera to your phone (through wifi direct). This works flawlessly once you understand how to do it! It took me a while lol, I never like to read instructions I prefer to work it out for myself!

If you decide to buy the camera here is a link to the app, I am quite impressed!

For Those With A Galaxy S4

2013-04-28T11:27:00.003+01:00

Spare Anker battery 2600mah for Samsung Galaxy S4! Its always useful to have a spare battery as I have more than often found out, if your battery is bad take a look at my page on how to save battery on your android device!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CBTTA4A/ref=nosim/?tag=hotukdeals-21

Viber App Poses Security Risk

2013-04-27T22:53:00.003+01:00

I found out earlier today that the popular Viber application poses a possible security flaw to your android device. This flaw potentially allows attackers to get past the screen lock you have set up and control your entire device, without you knowing. Many of the attackers have been accessing the device and then sending text messages to premium rate numbers, costing you a lot of money!

I used to have this application and luckily I uninstalled it a few months back (it really drained the battery). If you have this application I would recommend uninstalling it temporarily until the fix has been issued by the Viber team, as of now the risk is still there.

Work day

2013-04-27T12:58:00.000+01:00

So I have quite a bit of work to complete today, and what better way to organise it than Astrid Tasks & To-do List, I have found it to be one of the most useful task managers. This morning I got up and it told me what I had to do for the day, and you are able to back them up to Google tasks. I can't normally be bothered but this keeps me in check with reminders and encouragement, take a look and let me know what you think.

Click to download

Outdoor apps

2013-04-26T22:18:00.002+01:00

During my camping trip I decided to use the opportunity to test a variety of different outdoor applications, so I downloaded a fair few to my android device to give them a whirl. Some proved to be very useful, and I have listed these applications on the Outdoor Apps page.

Click here to visit the Outdoor Apps page

Problems

2013-04-26T20:46:00.001+01:00

UPDATE: The internet problem is fixed, and I have finished the page and published, enjoy :D

Ok so I was in the middle of writing up a page on the outdoor apps that you can use, then my internet went down, and hasn't come back on, so I can't use my computer to update the blog. Hopefully it will be back by tomorrow I was wanting to show you all that today!

I used some great apps whilst I was out, and some of you will definitely want them if you go out walking/biking/running. I also plan to start a page "Hobbies Apps" (best apps for different activities) spurred on by the apps that I used for yesterdays and today's expedition. I had a great time overall, and it was much helped by my phone. Will keep you posted and hopefully have the new page up by tomorrow morning :)

Upcoming

2013-04-26T15:11:00.001+01:00

Just on way back from camping, updates will be coming soon!

Camping Trip

2013-04-25T08:43:00.001+01:00

So i'm setting off on a camping trip this morning and will be testing a variety of outdoor applications, which I will be reviewing when I return. However I will most likely be out of cell phone signal range, so will not be able to update the blog. My next post will be tomorrow :)

Will keep you posted!

Best Android Keyboard

2013-04-24T19:26:00.001+01:00

I have used a wide range of different keyboards over the past year or so, and have had my fair share of really good ones and really bad ones. Even ones that seem good at first, don't turn out to be in the end, they will start to crash or lag, and it just isn't good enough! I have finally come across a keyboard that I am happy with called Jelly Bean Keyboard, and it is based on the stock firmware of 4.1 Jelly Bean. The predictive text works fantastically, and the auto correct function works just as well! I especially like the plugin which you can download to enable emoji within the keyboard. Emoji is the cool smileys and symbols which can be sent and received between iphones and some android devices, I use them all the time. Apparently the internet permission is used to display ads, although in all my time in using it I have never had one which seems strange (not that i'm complaining) May be worth buying the pro version of it if you like it, as it enables you to use themes, change the key text size, font packs etc... I am seriously considering buying the Pro version after having the Jelly Bean keyboard for over a month or so. See screenshots below!

Click to download Jelly Bean Keyboard