Android Tricks

ROOT GALAXY NEXUS ON ANDROID 4.0.2 ICS WITH CF-ROOT [HOW-TO TUTORIAL]

2012-06-19T09:24:00.001-07:00

Eminent Android developer and hacker Chainfire recently released his CF-Root tool for the Galaxy Nexusthat roots the device on Android 4.0.2 Ice Cream Sandwich, and we’ve got the step-by-step guide ready after the jump!

News of the root tool comes straight from XDA Developers – a popular forum for Android enthusiasts, developers and hackers – in the form of an official thread from developer Chainfire in which he discusses his tool and how enthusiasts like you can use to root their device.
From XDA:

This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root takes the kernel from an original firmware, and just adds root and busybox.

DISCLAIMER: Redmond Pie will not be held responsible if you lose data or your device gets damaged in the following of this guide. Proceed at your own risk.

Chainfire’s CF-Root tool does not come with a custom recovery like ClockworkMod Recovery, so you will have to flash it yourself. It’s a pretty simple procedure, and you can check it out in our post on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery.

Step 1: Download the required kernel for your Galaxy Nexus:

CF-Root (GSM) [Build: ICL53F]
CF-Root (LTE) [Build: ICL53F]

You can check which version you should download by going to Settings > About phone and observing thebuild number.
Extract the .zip file.
Step 2: Ensure that your device is not connected to your computer.
Step 3: Download ODIN v1.85 [XDA Thread]. Launch it.
Step 4: Click on PDA and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar which you will find in the folder you extracted in Step 1.
Step 5: Switch off your Galaxy Nexus. Once it is completely shut down, press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons to boot into download mode.
Step 6: Once in download mode, connect your Galaxy Nexus with your computer.
Step 7: Ensure that you have not checked the Re-Partition option.
Step 8: Click on START and wait for your device to reboot.
If you followed the steps correctly, your Galaxy Nexus will now be rooted on Android 4.0.2 Ice CreamSandwich with Chainfire’s CF-Root tool.
If you have any queries, check out the official thread over on XDA.
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Link2SD Android App – Use SD card for apps instead of Internal Memory

2012-06-17T20:04:00.002-07:00

Link2SD is an application which allows users with rooted Android 1.6+ phones to move applications to the SD card.

Link2SD is an application which allows users with rooted Android 1.6+ phones to move applications to the SD card.

It functions in a way similar to apps2sd scripts, linking applications to SD card's second partition but differs in two ways. First, instead of linking /data/app folder (that means moving all applications), you can select the applications that you want to move. Second, it is an application, which means has a user interface. You can manage your applications with a few clicks.

It also provides native apps2sd features on Android 2.2 and higher. It can move any non-protected user apps to SD card (force move), with batch moving capability. It uses Android's standard SD-card installation feature and does not require a second partition. It can break some apps if they are not meant to be moved to the SD card (Such as Widgets).
Requirements:

· Android 1.6 or later
· root permission
· a second partition on your SD card

What I used:
-Xperia X10 Mini Pro
-4GB Sandisk MicroSD Class 2
-USB Broadband Stick as card reader
-PC running on Windows Vista Home Basic
-MiniTool Partitioning Wizard Home Edition
STEP 1:
Back up all data on your MicroSD.
Connect your phone/card reader with the SD Card and simply copy and paste all your files to your PC or to another MicroSD.
STEP 2:
Partitioning your MicroSD.
Download and Install Minitool Partioning Wizard Home Edition.
Plug your phone/card reader with the SD card to the PC and launch Minitool.
Your Micro SD should appear.
Right-click on it and choose Delete current partition. (It should say ”unallocated space”)
Right-click again and now choose Create.
PARTITIONING DETAILS:
1st partition: SD Card Mass Storage
(for you music, photos,documents, etc.)
On the Create window, input the ff. in the fields,
(You may leave the name blank)
Choose primary then FAT32 format.
Use the slider to set how much space you want to allocate for the first drive. (Mine is 50:50 around 2gb for each partition)
2nd partition: Will contain apps to be moved by Link2SD.
Right click on the unallocated space you left and choose Create.
You may leave the name blank,
Choose primary again and now you may either use ext2, ext3 or FAT32. (I used FAT32)
And then Create.
Now insert/mount the MicroSD into your phone. Download(see link below) and launch Link2sd. You may now choose the apps you want to move to your external memory.
TIP: Leave essential apps in the internal memory such as your launcher,sms,camera and others so you would have trouble loading them on start-up.
For assitance, you may leave a comment.
Thanks for reading and I sure hope this helps!

Download Links:
MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition(pwhe6.exe 8.54mb) via Download.com
Link2sd(.apk file 171kb) go to this link using your Android Device

Add Social Bookmark Buttons to Blogger

2012-06-17T20:02:00.002-07:00

In today's Blogger tutorial (Blogspot tutorial) you will learn how to place social bookmark buttons in the sidebar, footer and below each post in a Blogger Blogspot blog. This is a social bookmarking script for individual buttons or icons rather than the Add This all-in-one solution that I have previously written about. These free social bookmark buttons will encourage social bookmarking SEO by having your visitors save their favorite content and hopefully share it on social media sites such as Digg, Technorati and Stumble Upon thereby helping to grow your blog traffic.

I personally prefer to use an Add This social bookmark button because individual buttons can create a cluttered busy look. However, I also realize that the Add This social bookmarking button is not necessarily that recognizable to visitors who may have otherwise bookmarked your pages had the button been more recognizable to them.

How to Add Social Bookmark Buttons to Blogger Sidebar or Footer

1. Login to Blogger if not already logged in

2. Navigate to Page Layout > Page Elements
3. Click on Add Gadget in Sidebar or Footer

4. Select HTML/Javascript gadget from the list of available gadgets

5. Copy and paste the social bookmarking button code into the content box that is available for free download below. Note you will only be able to add the small social bookmarking buttons to the sidebar unless you only want a few of them.

Download Code for Large Buttons (48x48)
Download Code for Small Buttons (24x24)

6. Add a title such as Bookmark and Share if you wish

7. Click on the Save button

8. Use the drag and drop feature in the sidebar to reposition the new widget if necessary and save again

9. Click on View Blog to admire new social bookmarking buttons

How to Add Social Bookmark Buttons Below Every Post in Blogger

1. Login to Blogger if not already logged in

2. Navigate to Page Layout > Edit HTML

3. Back up your template as a precaution by downloading it to your computer

4. Check the Expand Widget Templates box

5. Find the following line of code using CTRL + F

or

6. Paste the button code below directly below this line

Download Code for Large Buttons (48x48)
Download Code for Small Buttons (24x24)

7. Click on the Save Template button to save

8. Click on View Blog to admire your new social bookmarking button set at the bottom of your blog

Tips and Troubleshooting

To center the social bookmarking buttons

Your social bookmarking button code goes here
To have your social bookmarking buttons only appear on post pages you will need to enclose the code in an if statement

Your social bookmarking button code goes here
To center the social bookmarking buttons and have them appear only on post pages

Your social bookmarking button code goes here
To center the social bookmarking buttons and have them appear only on post pages

Your social bookmarking button code goes here
To add extra social bookmarking buttons to this set download the Aqauticus Icon Set
To change the social bookmarking buttons for another set simply do the following:
1. To find other social bookmarking buttons please do check out my article Best Free Social Bookmark Button Sets for Blogger first as very likely you will find something suitable in that collection. Download your preferred icon set. These will be in a zip file so you will need to unzip them and take a look at what sizes are on offer. Most icon sets come in at least several sizes.
2. Upload your button images to Blogger or to an image storage site like Photobucket or Flickr. One easy way to upload to Blogger is to create a post called images that you never publish. Then upload the images you want individually (that's the drawback). Copy the URL address of the button image and paste it into the social bookmarking button code replacing existing URLs
3. Change the URL address of each button in the button code I have supplied. That's the code beginning with scr='

In today's tutorial you have learned how to add social bookmark buttons using a social bookmarking script to the sidebar, footer and below each post in a Blogger blog (Blogspot blog). I have supplied you with the code for a small and large social bookmarking button set to get you started. I suggest you download the codes first and install them on your blog. Then it is just a simple matter of changing the URL address of the social bookmarking buttons if you wish to substitute these for a new set of social bookmarking buttons. Also in this tutorial I offered you some tips and troubleshooting suggestions for adding your social bookmarking buttons to Blogger. If there are other issues that crop up for you as always please ask. I am interested in hearing from anyone about how they got on installing these social bookmark buttons.

Blogging, Micro blogging and The Future

2012-06-17T20:00:00.002-07:00

Do you know that Blogs are no more with us? Blogs died, as a matter of fact, they have been murdered? I am afraid to tell you that they are just no more with us! Let’s observe three minutes silence for these poor and unfortunate souls…
What is Microblogging – Learn About It
Microblogging is a new member to the world of Internet! Some of the Web giants such as Orkut, MySpace, Facebook and various others are quite worried about their existence in the future. Who would prefer making use of these portals as microblogging has paved way for prompter and faster communication! Not to forget the fact that it has the attribute of reaching out a large number of people in a short period of time. This does not make it a bad deal at all, right?

The term ‘Microblogging’ is moderately a newer concept as compared to various other platforms that are available over the Internet. It actually refers to the small updates that are limited to 150-160 characters, and they have become instantaneously popular with bloggers all around the globe. Most importantly, ‘Twitter’ happens to be a live example when it comes to Microblogging, which is enjoying the utmost market share followed by other microblogging platforms such as Plurk, Yammer, identi.ca and Jaiku. The most appealing feature of these microblogging portals is that they can also be updated from your cell phone. So, this makes you easily blog even when you are on the go!

Microblogging – Top Features:

Other than being cell phone compatible, microblogging sites offer several other vital features, which are useful in attracting more and more users. Let me share some of them here.
Speed – It is not only fast when you are posting your content, but also while reaching out to the remotest corners of the world! It does not matter if you are connected to every single person on the network; your message is certainly going to travel worldwide. You need to be grateful to features such as ‘Share’ and ‘Retweet’. Your followers, your followers followers, their followers and it goes on – all you need to do is to post what interests most of the people and it is going to reach your intended audience in lightning speed.

Hassle Free – Bloggers are aware of the fact that if their blog does not appear nice, they are no more in the race. You need to decide on the fonts, themes, appropriate images – this all take a lot of time than writing a blog itself! On the other hand, Microblogging is purely hassle free. You do not need to change the fonts, no worries about themes, you do not need to change the page layout, you only need to post whatever you want and that is all about it!

Fun To Use – You should be thankful to microblogging as you will be able to acquire first hand information from live situations and locations itself!

Real-time Responses – The best thing here is that you will be having live bloggers and real-time users who are always there to read your posts, and they are certainly going to show some response to what interests them immediately.

The Future
Microblogging is the next big thing which is on its way for the bloggers, who have already abandoned traditional blogging. Now it is entirely up to you whether you want or you do not want to make use of its potential. All the best!

RSS Graffiti – Automatic Updates of your Facebook Wall with your Blog Posts

2012-06-17T19:58:00.002-07:00

The popularity of Facebook has skyrocketed over the past few years, making it a valuable tool both for friends and families who want to stay in touch and businesses who want to market their products on social media sites. One great way to do either of these things is to set up an RSS feed on Facebook.

Using these steps, you can have your personal blog post automatically to your Facebook news feed, so your friends and family can keep up with what you are doing. You can even post your Twitter updates to your Facebook wall, and even make your Twitter status become your Facebook status.

For businesses, posting the company blog on Facebook can be a great way to keep customers informed. You can even post an RSS feed to a Facebook fan page. Setting up an RSS feed on Facebook can also do wonders for writers who want to promote their writing on the web.

To publish your blog posts to your Facebook profile or fan page automatically you need to add an application to your Facebok account first. There are many RSS applications to auto publish your blog’s content. These apps adds your RSS feeds, monitors for any update and publish it automatically to your Facebook profile and/or fan page so you don’t have to share your blog posts manually to your Facebook friends, every time you update your blog.

RSS Graffiti is one of the apps for this purpose I personally use and recommend to fellow bloggers.

This RSS feed application is simple enough to set up in a few minutes, yet offers enough customization that you can really make your RSS feed appear the way you want it to look.

Some things RSS Graffiti can do:

1) Display your articles with or without the associated images.

2) Append a prefix to your article posts.

3) Display Twitter tweets in a short format.

4) Convert Twitter status updates to Facebook status updates.

How to install?

1. Sign in to Facebook.com

2. Open RSS Graffiti App

3. Choose your profile and/or fan page from left column and click green

“+Add Feed” button on the right.

4. Put in your blog’s feed URL and make other changes below that.

Click Preview to confirm the link and to view how it will look like as an update status.

5. Hit “Save” and that’s it.

Developers’ website: http://www.rssgraffiti.com/

How to unroot Samsung Galaxy Y?

2012-06-17T19:56:00.002-07:00

The day we posted, how to Root Samsung Galaxy Y, people were even more desperate to know how to unroot the device more than rooting it. They are right at their place, because the strongest reason behind clearing the path of unrooting the device is to claim the warranty of the phone at the service center incase something went wrong with the device. By the way, if you haven’t purchased this phone yet, you can check out the hands-on review of Samsung Galaxy Y.

Why people fear from rooting? It’s because rooting VOIDS warranty and if in the rooting process you got your phone bricked, you cannot go anywhere. On the request of our beloved readers, I researched about unrooting the device and come up with this article.

If you are the one who want to root Samsung Galaxy Y, you can check out the tutorial here. For unrooting, let continue.

Few of the steps and instructions are common in both rooting and unrooting and those are

Don’t loose patience
Follow the tutorial very seriously and calmly
Do not disconnect your phone
Make sure your phone is charged more than 60%

Things needed before starting the un-rooting process

Download this unroot-update.zip file.
Copy the file to the root of phone’s internal memory

Step1: Switch off your phone and restart it with the following key combination

Volume UP + Home Key + Power button

It will bring your phone in the CWR (Clockwork Recovery mode).
Step2: In CWR, touchscreen will not work, you need to work using volume keys, home button and power button.

So using the power button, move to the “Install zip from SD card” option and click on the home key and then choose the ‘choose zip form sd card’ and select update-unroot.zip file and click “yes”.
Step3: completing above, it will bring you back to the menu. Click on the “Go Back” and then choose “Reboot System Now”.
Whoa! Your phone is un-rooted! Congrats.
If you faced any problem while following this tutorial, do let me know. We will help you instantly.

How to Flash Galaxy Y

2012-06-17T19:55:00.002-07:00

Flashing a smartphone means – “Installing a new OS/firmware in a smartphone” . You need to be carefull about every step , a minor mistake may lead to major damage for your smartphone . Follow these steps carefully and start flashing to install new android on your samsung Galaxy smartphone :
Step1.> Extract the original stock ROM , you will find three files starting with PDA,Mobile and CSC
Step2.> Start Odin V1.85
Step3.> On bottom of right side , you will find 5 boxes asking for 5 files ie .

PIT files
Boot Files
PDA
Modem or Phone files
CSC files

Leave PIT an BOOT files empty and select the other three files from Extracted original Stock ROM.
Step4.> For installing a new OS in your android smartphone you need to start your phone in the download MODE .Follow the steps below to open your phone in download mode :

Shut Down your Smartphone and wait a minute
Press three buttons simultaneously [Volume Down+HOME+Power Button] , press these three buttons until you get an android warning type of screen.
After this screen , press volume up to enter in Android OS installation mode or Download MODE .

Step5.> Connect your Smartphone with your PC via USB cable .
Step6.> You will see a yellow bar on the top left of ODIN showing this message 0:[COMxx] in the IDCOM area.
Step7.> You need to repeat Step 4 and Step 5 until you get a yellow message on the left top of ODIN [This yellow bar indicated that your smartphone is connected to PC and is ready to be flashed]
Step8.> If you see a yellow bar on the top Left Odin , then press start to start flashing your Galaxy Y .
It will take around 5-10 minutes to complete the installation process .You will see a Green PASS bar on the top left of ODIN Software indicating the completion of Installation . Smartphone will reboot itself after the installation .
A single mistake may lead to a major damage to your phone , so please read all the steps carefully before proceeding . Its very difficult for a noob to Flash Galaxy Y with Original Stock ROM or Firmware for first time , you may message me or comment below if you find any problems installing fresh official android on your Galaxy Y .

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

2012-06-17T19:54:00.000-07:00

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

Download the file update.zip – HERE.
copy it to your device SD Card without extracting.
Reboot ur phone in recovery mode, To do this, hold the power, volume up and the home button simultaneously. Now just navigate with Volume Up and Down Keys and then select the .zip file you copied to SD Card and Apply the Update.
Now just reboot your device.

Alternative Method

Firstly you need to make sure your WindowtimeNET timemework is up to date. download it HERE .
After that download Super One Clitrendy from here.
Bechoose plugging in your phone or anythifundsto Settings then Applications then Development and Enable USB Debugging.
At once connect your phone to the PC and make sure you don’t mount your SD Card while connecting.
Now just extract and Run Super One Click. Click on Root button. After the process finishes you can click on Allow Non Market Apps. Now just reboot your phone.

That’s it. Now your Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 is rooted. If you have any doubts feel free to comment.

how to bakup apps any smart phone?

2012-06-17T19:51:00.002-07:00

ROM TOOL BOX {root}**(DOWNLOAD HERE)*

ROM Toolbox combines all the great root apps all tied up into one monster app with a beautiful and user-friendly interface. It also adds many more unseen features!
This app requires root permission.

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FEATURE LIST:
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==== TOOLS ==== (DOWNLOAD HERE)

-- ROM Manager --
☆ Install full ROMs and other zips from a growing list of ROMs
☆ Create, manage and restore nandroid backups
☆ Wipe data, cache, dalvik-cache, battery stats
☆ Install a ROM from your SD card

-- App Manager --
☆ Batch backup & restore
☆ Automatically backup apps when they are installed
☆ Automatically delete backups when uninstalled (off by default)
☆ Send backups via gmail/email or dropbox
☆ Sort backups by already installed, same as installed, older versions, etc.
☆ Backup/restore app data
☆ Backup/restore Android Market link
☆ Task manager
☆ View memory usage
☆ Show/hide different processes
☆ Automated batch uninstaller
☆ E-mail your apps to friends
☆ Share with other applications which accept text (SMS, facebook, google reader, etc...)
☆ Move any user app to the SD card
☆ Freeze/Defrost system & user apps
☆ Market Doctor (Link any app to the Android Market)
☆ Break market links
☆ Clean up dalvik-cache
☆ Zipalign all apks
☆ Fix permissions on all apps
☆ Wipe data or cache for apps
☆ Force close apps

-- Root File Browser --
☆ Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).
☆ Batch copy/paste, zip, tar, delete, move any file or folder
☆ Change file permissions and ownership
☆ View, edit and share files
☆ Add new files & folders in any directory

-- Scripter & Terminal Emulator --
☆ Create and run scripts as root
☆ Download & run new scripts from an ever-growing list

-- Auto Start Manager --
☆ Enable/disable apps that run on start-up
☆ Enable/disable any intent/action apps receive

-- Ad Blocker --
☆ Choose to block ads, porn, casino & risky sites
☆ Add new sites to the hosts file
☆ Use custom IP

-- Configure Apps2SD --
☆ Select the default install location for apps

-- Rebooter --
☆ Reboot recovery, powerdown, bootloader, restart status bar, etc.

GUYS I WILL TEACH SOME TRICKS (NEWBIES) USING THIS TOOL
1 HOW TO REMOVE UN WANTED APPS (BE CAREFULL WHILE REMOVING ; REMOVE WHAT U KNW IS A CRAP

WHEN U OPEN IT U WILL SEE THIS

SELECT APP MANAGER

I AM TAKING EXAMPLE OF WEATHER CLOCK HOLD AND PRESS UNTILL DAILOG BOX COMES AND SEARCH FOR UNIINSTALL AND OK THEN AGAIN YES TO REMOVE IT

NOW HOW TO FREEZE SELECTS APPS THAT EATS UR RAM AND FOLLW SAME STEPS ABOVE GIVEN BUT THIS TIME SELECT FREEZE NOW IT WILL GET FREEZE

THE FROZEN APPS COULDNOT BE SEEN IN MEANU REMEMBUR THIS

NOW HOW TO UNFREEZE JUST SLIDE THE TABS TO LEFTMOST U WILL SEE FROZEN TAB SELECT IT

NOW U WILL SEE THE FROZEN APP LIST AND NOW U CAN UNFREEZE THEM BY SAME STEPS

SAMSUNG BLOATWARES R - CALENDER,WEATHER,GTALK,ETC

FREZEE THESE IF U R USING CUSTOM ROM -UPDATE PROCESS , SAMSUNG ACCOUNT ,ETC

HOPE THIS WILL HELP U

ENJOY

ChatON 1.5.1 free chatting

2012-06-17T19:49:00.002-07:00

Current Version:1.5.1
Requires Android:2.2 and up
Size:8.6MB (DOWNLOAD HERE)
V1.5.1 update:
# bug fixes;
Chat your way, with ChatON!
ChatON is a global mobile communication service that enables you to have better relationships with your buddies and groups of buddies.
ChatON brings together all of these methods of communication, expression, and sharing in one place:
1) ChatON supports many platforms and devices. Users can chat freely through ChatON.
- Currently, ChatON supports Android, bada, Samsung feature phones, and it will support iOS, and Blackberry OS soon.
2) ChatON provides multiple ways to make your communication richer.
- 1:1 Chat, group chat, broadcasts, animation messages, pictures, videos, audio, location info, contacts, calendar.
3) Using ChatON, create your own unique animated message by drawing.
4) ChatON provides group management features for easy group chats.
5) ChatON provides an interaction rank which tells you how often you chat with your buddies
6) In every chat room, you can easily see all sent images and videos in a trunk
7) Got something to say to your buddies? Use Buddies say
* This service is optimal at WVGA resolution 480800 with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and 2.3 (Gingerbread)
(Other resolutions such as HVGA etc. are also available)

Download Instructions:

Download ChatON v1.5.1 apk

Adobe Flash 11 for Samsung Galaxy Y

2012-06-17T19:43:00.002-07:00

Hi guys i will be posting Adobe Flash Player 11 for Galaxy Y or for other ARMv6 phones
I know that Sanved already posted Adobe Flash Player 11 but this time i am posting a video for guys who are not understanding how to install Adobe Flash Player 11
You will need UC Browser you can 'only' use UC browser for Adobe Flash Player 11
UC Browser<==== Click me
Adobe Flash Player 11<===== Click me
Tutorial:

Android ICS (Ice-Cream Sandwich) 4.0 Update for SGY

2012-06-17T19:42:00.002-07:00

Hi, guys, I was asked by many of you guys that will SGY get an ICS update, well the answer for that is 'Yes'. I have myself tried the non-stable versions of ICS on SGY, but I had problems like the Headphones was not working. Even the speaker was not working when I was having a call. This was because of the unstable OS, which i had downloaded. Well I wont be posting that method here, because I'm pretty sure that half of you will brick your phone during the process. But I will be surely posting about the new stable one which I will try. Till then enjoy your last days with Android 2.3.6, as you wont be using it later! So kindly stop asking me about the ICS update. I don't want you guys to carry a phone which is bricked.

View currently running applications

2012-06-17T19:41:00.003-07:00

Click “Home” button for a few seconds on your phone. At-most six recent applications should show up neatly stacked.
From Android 4.0, you can flick the running apps to the right to stop them.
You can also control the running apps in system settings. .

Samsung Galaxy Y Secret Code

2012-06-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

Here i am going to show you how to access the internal function of galaxy y or android phone for testing the various hardware parts of your phone if it is working properly or not with the help of this secret code you can test lcd, vibration, camera, sensor (accelerometer sensor, proximity sensor, magnetic sensor), touch screen, speaker, sub key, etc... if you have any hardware problem with your galaxy y you can identify with this code if it is working or not to do this follow the steps below.
First of all open your keypad

Then dial the secret code *#0*#. Now you get a screen with title LCD TEST and below that you have lots of option to test various hardware parts of your phone such as speaker, sensor, lcd, etc
To go back use right physical button
while testing the touch you have to touch and mark all the squares back button does not work
Other use full secret codes for android phone tested on galaxy y

* #1234# to check software version of phone.
*#12580*369# to check software and hardware information.
*#0228# Battery status (ADC, RSSI reading)
*#32489# Service mode
*#7780# factory data reset galaxy y
*2767*3855# Full factory reset (Don't dial it does not ask you to confirm unless you have problem)

These codes will work on all the models of galaxy series.

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Secret Codes, Galaxy Y Dual Sim Code

2012-06-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

First of all open your keypad

* #1234# to check software version of phone.
*#12580*369# to check software and hardware information.
*#0228# Battery status (ADC, RSSI reading)
*#32489# Service mode
*#7780# factory data reset galaxy y
*2767*3855# Full factory reset (Don't dial it does not ask you to confirm unless you have problem)

These codes will work on all the models of galaxy series.

View Samsung Galaxy Y Duos

Download Google Currents Apk with Worldwide Support

2012-06-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Google Currents is here, no we are not talking of any Electricity Services from the house of Google Inc. but a free and super lightning fast Magazine Service to power Android tablets and phones which turns your favorite site or feeds into a stunning looking magazine which you can even keep it for Offline reading. This application works on all the devices which are on the Froyo 2.2 versions, the only sad part is that its officially only available for the users of US as of now but not to worry as a privileged reader of Android ADVICES you can install this Google Currents Application in your device irrespective of the country you are from as we have an exclusive copy of the APK file of Google Currents.

There is a feature called the Google Trending editions which Google Currents uses the Google Search technology to hourly track all the latest and stories five most trending stories in each of the categories ranging from Sports, Science, Entertainment, World and more. Each edition is presented via freshly listed articles, videos and also rich images which really makes this very interactive. You can also make an article look like a Book too as you can just flip through the pages just like you are reading a book.
This not only allows you to read Offline, but also allows you to share the content via Google Plus, Gmail, Facebook, Google Docs, Bluetooth, Messaging and last but not the least from an all new twitter too. So last but not the least, to download and use this Google Currents in your Android smart phones or tablets, all you need to do is to just download the Google Currents APK file from the below mentioned direct Link, copy the same to your Android device to open and install the same. Do let us know just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to fix the same.

Direct Google Currents APK Download

How to Flash Galaxy Y with Original Stock ROM or Firmware

2012-06-17T19:38:00.000-07:00

How to Flash Galaxy Y with Original Stock ROM

There would be many times , when you’ll require to flash Galaxy Y with original Stock ROM [Original Gingerbread Version] . Suppose you tried to tweak some system setting’s in your smartphone and by mistake you did it in a wrong way , then most probably you will brick your Galaxy Smartphone .
Playing with system files require “Rooting” of device , which voids the warranty . So, now you can not take Galaxy Y to any samsung service center[Due to rooting] . The only option left , to make your phone alive is “Flashing” . If your phone’s bricked due to any system file then most probably you can fix your bricked phone yourself .

What is Flashing Actually ?

We use boot-able CD’s in the case of PC to install OS [operating system] . But in case of Android smartphones we need flashing to install Android .

Requirements to Flash Galaxy Y with Official Android OS

Odin For Galaxy Y – Odin V1.85
Original Stock ROM or Original Firmware For Galaxy Y

Thanks to Docky73 from XDA , he has collected a list of original stock ROM’s for Galaxy Y with country specifications , you can download according to your country. CLICK HERE to download specific Stock ROM’s for your Galaxy Y .

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: All Things Root Guide (updated 1/30/2012)

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: All Things Root Guide

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Note / Warning / Reminder: unlocking your bootloader on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will
wipe-out the contents of your device's internal "SD card". This means you'll lose any settings,
pictures, apps, etc. So, keep this in mind when / if you ever undertake that step of unlocking your
bootloader.
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Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer:

General Information

Root Terminology
What is root or being rooted mean?
Note: I experienced some hangs while using the fastboot and adb utilities when my USB cable was plugged-in to a USB 3.0 port; these issues disappeared when I reverted back to a USB 2.0 port.
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/469782-ota-updates-vs-clockworkmod-root.html (i.e., will I lose root if I take an OTA?)

Custom Recoveries

Guides

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/470831-how-all-things-root-samsung-galaxy-nexus.html
- How to install the adb & fastboot USB drivers (MS/Windows users only)
- How to install / acquire the adb and fastboot utilities
- How to unlock your bootloader
- How to re-lock your bootloader
- How to root
- How to un-root (return to stock)
- How to install ClockworkMod custom recovery
- How to restore stock recovery
- How to flash a ROM via ClockworkMod custom recovery
- How to install / update a kernel or radio
- Miscellaneous items
  - How to enter fastboot / bootloader mode
  - How to enter recovery mode (custom or stock)
  - MD5 checksum verification
Latest Method on rooting and unlocking the Galaxy Nexus *12/16/2011*
(includes official CDMA clockwork recovery)
[Welcome to root edition]Step by Step OEM Unlock and Root - RootzWiki
[HOW TO] Root the GSM/HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/502204-galaxy-nexus-root-un-root-without-unlocking-bootloader.html
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/439448-rooting-gnex-nexus-phones.html
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/444201-p3droid-has-1-click-root-done.html
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/465456-how-unroot-galaxy-nexus-re-lock-bootloader-return-factory-state.html
rooting guide
removing apps guide / safe apps to remove
various how-to guides, etc.

Stock Factory Images

*** Important *** be sure to verify the MD5 or SHA1 checksums on these files prior to flashing; here's how: MD5 Verification

Note:

- ITL41D and ITL41F (w/volume fix) indicates version 4.0.1
- ICL53F (w/volume fix) indicates version 4.0.2

Stock image for GSM/HSPA+ "maguro/yakju" from Google:

https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/yakju-icl53f-factory-89fccaac.tgz (version 4.0.2)

MD5 checksum: c58813bb68fc55d2eba33c8c126f37ba
SHA1 checksum: 89fccaacff68f79c3d1eaf4b749788ec87644b78
Stock image for Galaxy Nexus (i.e., return to stock) <<< maguro image is for GSM/HSPA+ and NOT for VZW
(please see this post http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/447706-return-stock.html#post3518007)

ROMs

Official Galaxy Nexus ROM/Theme/Kernel List

Themes

Overclocking / Underclocking / Undervolting

overclocking / underclocking
undervolting
related apps

Kernels

None as of yet, but look here: http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/447369-official-galaxy-nexus-rom-theme-kernel-list.html

Radios / Basebands

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-nexus-all-things-root/468028-new-radio-leak-cdma-lte-nexus.html

Tools & Utilities

Downloads

Tutorial How to root Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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A Step By Step Guide To Gaining Root Access On Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

It is an increasingly popular activity by many electronics owners to hack their electronic device and alter it from the way it was manufactured. This has been a popular practice for the Playstation Portable, the Nintendo Wii, the Xbox 360 and more. In modern times, this practice has extended to hacking, or “rooting,” a user’s mobile phone.

What exactly is rooting?

This is more of a common activity among phones that have applications or are newer and from the smartphone family. Rooting a phone is the main factor and difference between having a regular phone like everyone else in the world has and having one that allows the user to change certain otherwise unchangeable parts of the phone. This may include but may not be limited to changing icons or fonts.

Why do people root their mobile phones?

Home-brew applications are applications not generally found on the marketplace and normally consist of homemade programs that can be downloaded for free. Homebrew applications are possible to install when rooting a mobile phone. It is perhaps among the most popular reasons for wanting to root a mobile phone.
Some reasons for wanting to root a mobile phone may include, as previously mentioned, the ability to install homebrew applications as well as having the knowledge that the user is in full control of their phone.

What about the SE Xperia X8? Can that be rooted as well?

Yes, the Xperia X8 can be rooted. Keep in mind, however, it is highly recommended to carefully consider whether or not it is worth the risk to damaging the phone. If not done correctly, consequences may occur, such as damage to the phone.

How to Root the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Step By Step for Windows users:

Download and install the Xperia X8 USB Drivers to your Windows PC
Turn on USB debugging on your phone: Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
Download the latest SuperOneClick.zip file to your Windows computer. link Download the latest version. (I’m sorry, you’ll need to register)
Extract the files from the .zip file into a new folder on your Windows PC.
Restart both. The PC and X8 just in case.
Plug your phone in to your PC and turn on USB debugging. DO NOT MOUNT THE SD CARD!!!
Open the folder with the SuperOneClick contents and double click “SuperOneClick.exe”.
Run the program, click root and wait few minutes. Done.

If it doesn’t work at the first time just re-run the program once or twice.

Do you have a question? Leave a comment.

how to move apps phone memory to memory card?

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If you are using Android phone and if you are not able to download and use more applications is like a jet plane with only one passenger on it and is running out of fuel. Well our Android phones are very powerful and a proper use of the resources may prove you very useful. Android application base is vast and the variety will never stop us from using them and try them but what if we are not able to save the applications on our phone and use them as and when required? So for this reason we have the facility to save applications or install applications on the SD card itself.
The phone internal memory is normally not adequate to install all the required applications of our choice, thus it becomes very difficult to manage all the applications and use them accordingly. The Android version 2.2 allows us to move applications to SD card so that we can install applications on the SD card and thus use all the required applications as and when wanted. The application namely MoveToSD will help with the problem as easily as putting a dot. This application is very easy to use as it has a very simplistic UI which helps in easy application management.

MoveToSD is just the right application for those who want to manage applications, thus applications can be moved from internal phone memory to SD card and can also be moved from SD to internal phone memory as per requirement. The very simple UI makes the job easier as we can very easily reach the columns, here there are two columns, one for applications installed on SD card and another for applications installed on phone memory. Along with that the application also displays the amount of memory left free in phone memory and amount of memory left free on the SD card, thus we are very much aware of the memory that will be used up and the memory that will be left free on the SD card as well as phone memory.
MoveToSD can also perform normal operations like force stop, uninstall, clear data and clear cache. The only setback for this application is that only one application can be moved to SD at a given time, thus batch operations are not possible. If the application is used in order to save phone memory then batch operations are really not required. For example, if an application is frequently used then that particular application can be left in the phone memory and games which take up most of the space can be moved to SD card in order save phone memory. Application is only supported on Android devices with version 2.2 and above.
DOWNLOAD:
Using QR code:
Use the QR code below. To scan the QR code use Neo Reader or any other bar code scanning program. Neo Reader can be downloaded from the market or follow the link http://get.neoreader.com/

Simply scan the QR code by directing your Android phone camera to the code through the barcode / QR code scanning program.

Android Tricks

ROOT GALAXY NEXUS ON ANDROID 4.0.2 ICS WITH CF-ROOT [HOW-TO TUTORIAL]

Link2SD Android App – Use SD card for apps instead of Internal Memory

Link2SD is an application which allows users with rooted Android 1.6+ phones to move applications to the SD card.

Add Social Bookmark Buttons to Blogger

Blogging, Micro blogging and The Future

RSS Graffiti – Automatic Updates of your Facebook Wall with your Blog Posts

How to unroot Samsung Galaxy Y?

How to Flash Galaxy Y

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102

how to bakup apps any smart phone?

ROM TOOL BOX {root}*(DOWNLOAD HERE)

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ChatON 1.5.1 free chatting

Adobe Flash 11 for Samsung Galaxy Y

Android ICS (Ice-Cream Sandwich) 4.0 Update for SGY

View currently running applications

Samsung Galaxy Y Secret Code

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Secret Codes, Galaxy Y Dual Sim Code

Download Google Currents Apk with Worldwide Support

How to Flash Galaxy Y with Original Stock ROM or Firmware

How to Flash Galaxy Y with Original Stock ROM

What is Flashing Actually ?

Requirements to Flash Galaxy Y with Official Android OS

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: All Things Root Guide (updated 1/30/2012)

Tutorial How to root Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

Do you have a question? Leave a comment.

how to move apps phone memory to memory card?

ROM TOOL BOX {root}**(DOWNLOAD HERE)*

ROM Toolbox combines all the great root apps all tied up into one monster app with a beautiful and user-friendly interface. It also adds many more unseen features!
This app requires root permission.

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FEATURE LIST:
**************

==== TOOLS ==== (DOWNLOAD HERE)

GUYS I WILL TEACH SOME TRICKS (NEWBIES) USING THIS TOOL
1 HOW TO REMOVE UN WANTED APPS (BE CAREFULL WHILE REMOVING ; REMOVE WHAT U KNW IS A CRAP

WHEN U OPEN IT U WILL SEE THIS