Android Geeks

Install CyanogenMod 10.1 RC2 ROM for the HTC One X (Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM)

Bogdan Pirvu — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:17:35 +0000

The HTC One X can now be upgraded to Android 4.2.2 using the latest Release Candidate build of CM 10.1 ROM. Read this entire post and you should be able to complete the guide without bricking your smartphone, but note that this is a guide for users who know what they’re doing. CM 10.1 RC2 [...]

Install Android 4.2.2 UBUAMDG Stock Firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500

Bogdan Pirvu — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:49:38 +0000

Samsung rolled out a minor update for the Samsung Galaxy S4, it is the UBUAMDG build of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. If you want to update your device or restore it to stock operating system, then you should use this tutorial. Make sure to read the entire post before starting the installation. The UBUAMDG [...]

Update Sony Xperia S to Official Android 4.1.2 6.1.A.2.55 Jelly Bean

Bogdan Pirvu — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:43:46 +0000

This tutorial will teach you how to manually update your Sony Xperia S with the latest build of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware. Read the entire tutorial before starting to apply all the changes using SONY’s own PC companion software tool. Android 4.1.2 6.1.A.2.55 Firmware update is an official release by SONY, and this tutorial might [...]

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean running on Google Nexus 4 seen at Thailand Mobile Expo

Bogdan Pirvu — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:55:39 +0000

Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 edition is under way and, there are some very exciting news coming our way. The Android 4.3 has been spotted in the wild and it runs on a Google Nexus 4 device. We aren’t sure that this piece of news is legit, but there are some pretty convincing photos showcasing the [...]

Verizon Galaxy S4 Root is now available, No Data Wipe required

Bogdan Pirvu — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:09 +0000

Yes, it is true, the Verizon variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 has already been rooted. This is probably one of the fastest solution ever found for a Verizon device. The root is easy to apply and, the best thing about it, is that it can be applied without needing to ‘factory reset’your smartphone. Rooting a [...]

Root Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean without Factory Reset

Bogdan Pirvu — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:03 +0000

This is a tutorial guide that teaches you how to successfully root your Verizon Galaxy S4 smartphone without the need of wiping phone data. Read the entire post and make sure that you know what you’re doing, so that you will manage to successfully apply root in under 10 minutes. This is a guide for [...]

HTC One Google Edition Might See The Light of Day

Liviu Anca — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:12:40 +0000

Something makes me believe that some of the smartphone manufacturers are finally starting to consider the complaints of their customers. The Nexus handsets co-developed by Google and third party companies have been highly appreciated, especially for their clean user interface and up-to-date software updates. Despite the facilities provided by the customized user interfaces developed by [...]

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Might Be Announced This Year After All

Liviu Anca — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:28 +0000

Google didn’t unveil yet any details about the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie (even though the rumor mill speculates that the next Android version will be Jelly Bean 4.3), but sources say that we might actually get the new Android iteration later this year. During the Google I/O even that took place earlier this month, [...]

Motorola X Phone XT1056 for Sprint Pays FCC a Visit, Release Date Might Be Near

Liviu Anca — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:11:57 +0000

It seems that the Motorola X Phone release date is closer than we are expecting, as a Motorola terminal codenamed XT1056 has been spotted in the FCC logs. The Motorola X Phone XT1056 seems to be the Sprint variant of the smartphone co-developed by Google and the US-based phone maker. Of course, the Google officials [...]

HTC Desire 600 Announced, Brings BlinkFeed and BoomSound

Liviu Anca — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:29:37 +0000

It’s a common thing among the smartphone manufacturers to launch mid-end and entry level terminals after a new flagship device is officially announced. HTC Desire 600 is a mid-end smartphone developed by the Taiwanese company, sporting a 4.5-inch display and slots for two SIM cards. As you’ve probably guessed, Desire 600 runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly [...]