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Unlock forgotten android pattern using ADB

2017-09-14T21:53:00.003+05:30

Forgotten Pattern Unlock makes Android device usage impossible. The problem may be solved by unlocking the device. In doing so, one employs Android Debug Bridge utility and PC. Anyway, ADB is worth to study. It has lots of specific functions which might be useful in a variety of different circumstances.

Getting ready to disable pattern unlock.

This software is a part of Android SDK. Thus if you decide to install ADB in your PC, first, navigate to the official website to download Android Studio. In case you need just Android Debug Bridge it is enough to load the archive contains platform-tools without installing a full-fledged copy of Android SDK.
You should toggle USB debugging going to the Developer Options on the general settings screen as soon as you buy a device. The problem is the activation this option in attaching your device to PC is impossible without taking a few preliminary steps. Therefore to disable pattern unlock using ADB is not possible.

Instruction to disable pattern unlock.

Connect an Android device to PC, unzip platform-tools archive to any folder;
To start running “Platform-tools” you should open “Platform-tools” folder, press and keep pressing “Shift” button and tap at free space with the other mouse button. You will see pull-down menu. Select “Open command prompt” ;

Then input the code below, submit it by pressing “Enter”:

The first option:

adb shell
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
sqlite3 settings.db
update system set value=0 where name=’lock_pattern_autolock’;
update system set value=0 where name=’lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently’;
.quit

The second option:

adb shellrm /data/system/gesture.key

The third option:

adb shell
su
rm /data/system/locksettings.db
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal
rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm
reboot

The fourth option:

adb shell
rm /data/system/gesture.key

After performing all steps, reboot your device. Now you can input a new pattern unlock.

Root Samsung Galaxy J2 and Install TWRP recovery

2017-09-14T21:46:00.000+05:30

Before You Begin

This could void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible for anything that happens from doing this tutorial so please proceed at your own risk.

You must have a Windows based PC to do this procedure as the tool that you’re going to use is Windows only.
Ensure that ADB USB drivers are installed on your Windows computer. Install them if they aren’t already.
This should also flash a custom recovery on your device.
You should only do this on a Samsung Galaxy J2 device.
How to Root the Samsung Galaxy J2

To root the device, you’ll first flash a custom recovery called TWRP using Odin and then flash SuperSU using the installed recovery to obtain root. Here’s how it’s all done:

Downloading Required Files

Download Odin and save it to your desktop. -Odin
Download TWRP Recovery and save it to your desktop.- TWRP for Galaxy J2 (Download the latest version that has .tar as its extension)
Download SuperSU and save it to your desktop.-SuperSU

Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy J2

Extract files from Odin over to your desktop by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract here.
Launch Odin by double-clicking on its executable file available on your desktop.
When the Odin launches, click on the PDA button and navigate to your desktop and select TWRP Recovery .tar to be flashed as PDA on your device.
Uncheck the Repartition option if it’s already checkmarked.
Checkmark the options that say Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Turn off your device.
Turn your device back on in download mode. To do that, hold down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
When the device shows a prompt, hit the Volume UP key and you should enter the download mode.
Plug in your device to your PC using a USB cable.
Odin should show that your device is added to the PC.
Hit Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing TWRP Recovery on your device.
Wait for Odin to finish flashing the recovery.
When the Odin’s done flashing recovery, your device should automatically reboot.

A custom recovery called TWRP was successfully flashed on your Samsung Galaxy J2, and here’s how you can use that recovery to gain root access on your device:

Rooting the Samsung Galaxy J2 Using SuperSU

Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
Copy SuperSU .zip from your desktop over to the internal SD card storage on your device. Place the file in the root folder so you can easily find it in the steps below.
When SuperSU is copied, disconnect your device from your PC.
Turn off your device.
Reboot your device into TWRP Recovery mode. To do that, hold down Volume UP, Home, and Power buttons together for a couple of seconds, Your device should reboot into the recovery mode.
Once inside the recovery, tap on Install to install a zip file on your device.
Navigate to internal SD card storage on your device and find and tap on SuperSU .zip to flash it on your device.
Tap on Swipe to Confirm Flash to confirm flashing of SuperSU on your device.
Wait for TWRP to flash SuperSU on your device. It shouldn’t take too long to do that.
When SuperSU’s flashed, reboot your device by tapping Reboot followed by System from the recovery menu, Your device should reboot.

And your Samsung Galaxy J2 is now rooted!

incase you messed up, here is the stock rom for the rescue : Samsung Galalxy J2 (J200G) Flash file (Stock ROM)

[stable] Kitkat 4.4.4 Custom rom for Samsung Galaxy Pop / mini gt-s5570

2017-02-14T10:13:00.000+05:30

Install Kitkat Custom ROM on galaxy pop/min GT-S5570 without modifying or changing recovery.

Disclaimer: This Rom is specifically for , Galaxy Pop / mini GT-S5570 if you try to flash it on other devices may brick your device. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it!

Tested: Working with Cwm 4.x.x

Use Recovery other than CWM 6.x.x.x.

Download Stable RC-14 version : cm-11.0.0-RC14-GT-S5570-tass.zip (93.98 MB)

Pre-requirements :

Make sure there are proper drivers installed in your PC.
Rooted Galaxy Mini S5570. follow this steps for Rooting Galaxy Mini S5570.
Ensure your mobile’s battery is charged up to 80%
You need to have a proper data cable to attach this device on your PC
Take a backup of your current ROM & Data of your device.

Installation:

Step 1 : Download cm-11.0.0-RC14-GT-S5570-tass.zip (93.98 MB) for Galaxy Mini.

Step 2: Connect your Galaxy Mini device to your PC through data cable.

Step 3: Copy the downloaded files into your Sd card

Step 4: Disconnect your device from PC now.

Step 5: Reboot your device into recovery.

Step 6: Do an android backup.

Step 7: WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition). No need to wipe sdcard

Step 8: Choose Install zip from sd card and Select the zip from External sd card.

Step 9: Reboot.

NOTE: First boot usually takes 5-10 minutes.

Screenshots:

Credits:
CyanogenMod Team
XDA
Google
Androidarmv6 team
Naresh babu

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare cheat codes and easter eggs

2017-02-12T11:46:00.000+05:30

The lists below give you the cheat description, followed by the code, trick or secret in order to enter into the game (where available).

Lists are ordered alphabetically and work on all Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare game system versions.

Unlockable Specialist Mode

How To Unlock Specialist Mode In Campaign: This Specialist Mode is unlocked after beating the game’s story Campaign on any difficulty. It is intensely realistic and not for the faint of heart. But if you feel brave enough, soldier on with these tips.

You can only heal with Nano Shots, there is no health regeneration in this mode.
Helmets are your only protection from headshots. They will take permanent damage and will need to be replaced.
Both Nano Shots and helmets take up equipment slots, so remember to equip them in your loadout on the Retribution before each level.
Master the lean from behind cover mechanic, which will be critical for your survival. Approach the edge of cover while standing or crouching, and aim down sights when you see a chevron appear on the side of your crosshairs. You will auto-pop from behind cover as you ADS.
If you get shot in the legs, it will impact your movement. If you get shot in either arm, it will impact your ability to use equipment or aim down sights. Note: Your weapon can be shot out of your hands.
Unlockable YOLO Mode

How To Unlock YOLO Mode In Campaign: This YOLO Mode is unlocked after beating the game’s story Campaign on Specialist Mode, and well… You Only Live Once (YOLO). By that we mean genuine permadeath. If you die, you will start all the way back at the beginning of the entire game.

Play Arcade Games In Zombies in Spaceland

• Willard Wyler’s Afterlife Theater, where Zombies in Spaceland starts, that has the “Afterlife Arcade” in it. When you die, you get warped back to this theater which is not set in the 80s, it’s in the present day.
– There’s a bunch of arcade games in there, including old Activision games like Pitfall II and River Raid II and Barnstorming and more arcade games.
– There’s even basketball game and a “Bowling for Planets” game and shooting galleries and more classic funfair games.

You can earn “Soul Power” while you play to earn a token that will get you back into the game faster. Of course, you can also spectate if you want to.

• There’s also the “Astrocade” on the Zombies in Spaceland map, which is the theme park’s own arcade. There are games in the “Astrocade” that you can play as well.

Playing those games will allow you to earn tickets. You’ll see booths around the map that say “Weapons from the Future!”, and those have cool left-bumper powers. Some of those weapons are influenced by weapons from multiplayer, and some are unique to Zombies in Spaceland. You can buy those with the tickets you earn playing games, or by shooting targets on the roller coaster, or by finding our in-game robot N31L and completing challenges that he’ll give you. The tickets will get you cool stuff.

Souvenir Coin Combinations (Zombie Mode)
You can combine the colored souvenir coins you find in different combinations to access powerful traps and items, as noted below (turn in coins in the order indicated for the particular reward you want):

Blue, Blue, Blue - Sentry Gun
Green, Green, Green - Repcrator
Red, Red, Red - Medusa Device
Blue, Blue, Green - Electric Trap
Blue, Green, Green - Boom Box
Green, Green, Red - Sentry Turret
Green, Red, Red - Boom Box
Red, Red, Blue - Fireworks
Red, Blue, Blue - Window Laser Trap
Red, Blue, Green - Kindle Pop

How To Unlock The David Hasselhoff Playable Character
Once you get the Soul Key at the end of the Zombies In Spaceland easter egg (detailed on the “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Zombies in Spaceland Guide“) you will be rewarded with the option to always be able to play as David Hasselhoff! To enable this option, in the Zombies Mode “Start (Custom) Match” lobby screen, press the following code: Left, Right, Left, Up, Down.

When done correctly, a David Hasselhoff face logo will appear on-screen and you’ll start playing as him with custom quotes and all.

Easy Points - Zombies Mode

In the early rounds, before things get crazy, it pays to earn as many points as possible while defeating your foes. A melee attack is typically enough to dispatch a zombie, but you're better off shooting a zombie several times first. Zombies start out able to absorb four shots to the chest before a fifth one kills them. You can thus rack up points by shooting them four times, then taking them out with a melee attack. In later rounds, you can employ a similar strategy, while using more bullets before dealing the killing blow (since the zombies gradually grow tougher).

You Know Nothing, Jon Snow

The actor portraying Admiral Kotch is Kit Harington, perhaps most well known for his role as Jon Snow in the Game of Thrones television show. The trophy/achievement titled "You Know Nothing" is a reference to the quote "You Know Nothing, Jon Snow." In the television show, the Wildling character Ygritte spoke those words to Jon Snow.

In order to earn the trophy, you will have you kill Admiral Kotch.

Install Android N on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

2017-02-12T07:40:00.000+05:30

The Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) runs on Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of box and all this is powered by a 4100 mAh battery. It measures 151 x 76 x 8.35 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 175 grams including battery.

CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 7.1 (Nougat), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.

All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the CyanogenMod Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to CyanogenMod, please visit out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.

Disclaimer: This Rom is specifically for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 [Mediatek], if you try to flash it on other devices may brick your device. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it!

This is a ROM in development, at this time it has many bugs, this is not for end users. I'm making it available just in case someone wants to help the development, by providing patch and detecting bugs (with logs).

The development of this ROM has no date to complete

Working

Audio
RIL (reset ril on call)
Wifi
Bluetooth
FM

Not Working/Bugs
Reset ril on call
AudioFX Crash
Fingerprint Scanner
Camera
Rotation Sensor
Other

Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224407876

Sources:
https://github.com/AdrianoMartins/an...e_xiaomi_nikel
https://github.com/AdrianoMartins/an...r_xiaomi_nikel

Lets Play; Lucid Air electric car winter test video

2017-02-12T07:15:00.001+05:30

Lucid Air winter testing

Notwithstanding when huge automakers create concept cars that review a production model, those cars don't appear to be genuine (particularly when the production adaptation winds up looking not at all like the concept). Presently, with new companies getting into the matter of making cars, their cutting edge gadget mobiles wind up feeling a ton like vaporware. Call it a demonstration of good confidence, then, when a newcomer like Lucid Motors gives insights about the cool climate testing of its 1,000-drive extravagance EV. Shockingly better, the organization has given us this truly fulfilling video of the Lucid Air getting sideways in the Minnesota snow.

Lucid's Air is a 1,000 HP electric dream car, which is still in the early phases of genuine testing, yet which as of now has more than a couple EV fans energized. Presently, the organization is flaunting its winter conditions testing, the courtesy of a video shot in Minnesota that makes the state significantly more engaging than any tourism authority promoting I've ever observed.

The video incorporates film shot amid the Lucid team's testing, which was intended to help it demonstrate out its PC-based recreations in real snow, ice and blended street conditions. The temperatures amid these drives achieved lows of - 18F, which is icy even by my subarctic Canadian measures.

As any individual who does a considerable measure of snow driving can let you know, everything we do is attempt to accomplish greatest, Fast and Furious-style float bends, all the time – whether we're out for a speedy trek to get a few staple goods, or simply doing our day by day drive.

No regardless this looks super fun, but additionally under control (because of specialists, obviously), which is ideal with regards to Lucid's pitch that the Air will be a vehicle worked for drivers. The Air is as yet going for 2018 for a production time span, and ought to hit around the $100,000 stamp for evaluating, in the event that you need to begin sparing those pennies for this winter warrior.

Watch the video here,

Google Which phone : Tool to find your next android phone.

2015-06-15T03:33:00.001+05:30

Google has quietly launched a new tool named Which Phone to help people find the Android handset that's right for them. The tool asks you to select the three activities you most often use your phone for (choices include calling, texting, gaming, music, photos, and "expressing my style") and how frequently you use it for that. Then, Google does a bit of thinking and offers a choice of three handsets as well as links to start shopping. watch video to know how.

Record mobile screen easily, free and unlimited without PC.

2015-06-13T09:38:00.003+05:30

Step by step tutorial showing how to record mobile screen for making tutorial videos, demos etc.
In this post i used Unlimited Screen Recorder for android. The first and only totally-free mobile video recording software. This application makes screen recording easy and even fun. Video length is unlimited, so you can record as long as your device has some memory left.
For example, you can capture your own brand-new application with just one click and also give it a realtime voice presentation overlay using microphone.
Your videos are stored at sdcard/UnlimitedScreenRecorder.
Features
★ Completely free
★ Unlimited video recording
★ No watermarks
★ Simple to use - one touch recording
★ Optimized for performance

download from playstore

[APP] Official File Manager for Windows Phone Released.

2014-06-01T11:03:00.000+05:30

Moving files around on smartphones is the kind of thing we’ve been arguing over for years. There are two schools of thought; one group of people think that seeing as our smartphones are basically little computers, we should treat them as such. That means file systems, directory structures and a file manager just like our computers. The other group of people thinks that we should take the opportunity to dump all that nonsense, hiding the whole thing.
It doesn’t take a genius to work out which of those is the Apple way and which is the Google outlook, but what about the third wheel in this relationship? What does Microsoft have to say?

When Windows Phone first shipped, and until recently in fact, Microsoft took the Apple approach. Windows Phone didn’t have a file manager as standard, and the company seemed quite happy to keep it that way until Jim Belfiore, VP of Operating Systems took to Reddit earlier this month.
During a Reddit AMA session, Belfiore said that a team at Microsoft was working on bringing a file manager to Windows Phone after requests by users. And now, a post on Windows Phone blog confirmed that the app is available to download now. Called ‘Files,’ the app is free and in the Windows Phone Store for anyone to download.

From what we can see, Files has everything you could want from a file manager, too. You can create folders, copy and move files as well as rename them should the need arise. Importantly, the app can also access external storage, so those with SD cards can play around with files there, too. In fact, files can be opened from within the app as well, so if you keep all your videos on an external card, you can access them all from within Files which may be of use to some.

With Apple seemingly determined to keep the iOS file system hidden away, it’s interesting to see Microsoft starting to lean towards the Google way of doing things. With iOS 8 just around the corner – in beta form at least – we can only hope that Apple will start to ease up, too.

***(Download:* Files for Windows Phone *on the Windows Phone Store)***

[Easy] Root and Install CWM on Moto G XT1033 Dual sim

2014-05-31T08:36:00.003+05:30

How to Root Moto G dual sim [indian version] which is updated to 4.4.2 ?
There are are three simple steps only
1. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
2. FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY [I USED CWM]
3. FLASH SUPERSU
DONE
Yeah ...you don't need to downgrade your bootloader which is very risky
Procedure
1. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER :- i thinks its already explained well at different sites and motorola's site also [ i used this guide Moto-g-unlock-bootloader-and-root only for unlocking]
2. FLASHING CWM RECOVERY-
You need 3 things
(a) motorola usb drivers [download from here ]
(b) adb drivers (download from here ]
(c) Custom recovery (download from here ] i used cwm without touch
Real procedure:-
1. install motorola usb drivers
2. extract adb drivers anywhere in your computer
3. copy recovery.img [i renamed it to only recovery] into adb tools folder
4. boot your phone into fastboot mode by pressing volume down key and pressing power key simultaneously , and then releasing power key .
5. connect your moto g to your computer through data cable
6. go into adb tools folder => while pressing shift key => right click => and click open cmd here !
7. type [fastboot flash recovery recovery.img] and press enter
DONE just press volume down and then volume up to boot into cwm
3. FLASHING SUPER SU
1. DOWNLOAD THIS FILE FROM HERE
2. PUT IT IN INTERNAL MEMORY
PROCEDURE

IN CWM CHOOSE INSTALL FROM SD CARD THEN CHOOSE SUPER SU zip file then RESTART
DONE

EDIT: THINGS TO IGNORE
1. 'Mismatched partition size' AFTER FLASHING RECOVERY
2. It will ask 'root is broken' WHEN REBOOTING FROM CWM. CHOOSE YES

Acess blocked websites in your college WIFI or LAN.

2014-05-25T03:08:00.003+05:30

Here is an old method by me to open blocked websites in your college or office LAN.
There is no need of running any proxy routers. Simply follow my technique and open any website with a single click.
In this technique we are going to emulate opera mini for mobile in our PC/Laptop.

Step1 : First download KEmulator and Opera mini from the following links
KEmulator lite 0.9.8
Opera Mini Download(jar)

Step 2 : Open KEmulator.exe and this look like

Step 3 : As this is small in size (resolution of 320*240) to change its size goto View->Options and change settings values to settings shown in below image

Step 4 : Close KEmulator and open it again....now it may look like this

Step 5 : Finally open downloaded opera mini with KEmulator by clicking on Midlet->Load Jar->select the opera mini .jar file from the directory where it is downloaded.

The main drawback is that we cannot assign actual keyboard keys for entering alphabets.we have to type alphabets as we do in our mobile(using numeric keys).But Opera mini 6.1 has on-board keyboard which helps us a lot in typing.
Another major drawback is that there is no flash plugin for opera mini.so we cannot play youtube or anyother videos.

Advantages in using this method :

1.This can be used in colleges where even proxy like tor,your-freedom is also blocked.
2.As this is a light weight browser which is used for mobile there will be quick data transfer so we can browse internet with higher speeds.
3.In opera mini 6 we can browse on multiple tabs and it allows multiple downloads.(downloaded files are present in KEmulator directory->file->root)

[note]-some websites like facebook,twitter etc.. are opened in mobile website format.so as to make them open in normal pc websites format just type www.facebook.com/home.php in the address bar of opera mini.

[Easy] Root and Install CWM 6.0.4.6 on Samsung Galaxy POP/Mini GT-S5570.

2014-05-17T00:33:00.001+05:30

Rooting Samsung Galaxy POP/Mini GT-S5570 is very simple you just have to follow this simple steps. And your phone will be rooted in 5 minutes.
Once you have rooted your device, you can install the Best Rom For Mini/Pop by reading this post
also [stable] Kitkat 4.4.4 Custom rom for Samsung Galaxy Pop / mini gt-s5570

Warning: Rooting your phone voids its warranty. And, this post will not work for phone with Baseband version is DDKC1 (see in Settings -> About Phone).
Before starting the root please make sure you have enough battery, about 60%

Step 1:

First download this file ‘pop 2.3.6.zip‘

Step 2:

Copy the downloaded file to the root of your SD card. [You can copy it anywhere in the SD card but, it is easy to find it there]

Step 3:

Switch off your Phone.

Step 4:

Press ‘Home + Power On‘ button at the same time until the phone starts in the Recovery Mode. (In recovery mode, the touch does not works, use Volume keys for up/down, Home key to select options & Power key for going back)

Step 5:

In Recovery mode select ‘apply update from sdcard‘ from the Menu.

Step 6:

Now select ‘pop 2.3.6.zip‘ from the SD card.

Step 7:

Let the process complete.

Step 8:

Select ‘reboot system now‘ option after the completion of setup

Step 9:

After Reboot, check that ‘Superuser‘ application is installed or not. If yes, you successfully rooted your phone.
Congratulations!!! You have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Pop/Mini gt-s5570 .

Step 10:

Install ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.4.6 for GT-S5570 Galaxy Mini.

1.Download CWM recovery zip.
2.Reboot to stock recovery (Home + Power On).
3.Flash cwm file zip.
4.Reboot.

all done . happy flashing :)

Oneplus One : the 'Nexus 5 Killer' with CM 11 Custom Rom for $299

2014-04-26T23:53:00.002+05:30

2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor
3 GB RAM
CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4
13-megapixel camera with a Sony Exmor IMX 214 sensor + 5 MP front Camera
5.5 inch Display JDI with 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 PPI

OnePlus, a phone company founded last year in China, on Wednesday announced its first Android phone called OnePlus One, a flagship device that will be sold at a price of just $299. Despite its price, which is lower than even the price of Google Nexus 5, on paper OnePlus One looks every bit like a flagship device with good design and powerful hardware.

"Embodying the OnePlus motto of 'Never Settle', the OnePlus One boasts industry leading design, superior build quality and top of the line specs at a disruptive price point," the company said on Wednesday.

OnePlus was founded by Pete Lau in December 2013. Lau was earlier vice president at Oppo, a phone company that has made a name for itself in China by selling attractive and high-end phones at affordable prices.

For OnePlus One, the firm has tied up with Qualcomm for the core hardware. For software, it has tied up with Cyanogen Inc, a group that modifies Android to make it more suitable for older devices as well as to make it more feature rich.

"I am incredibly proud of the effort our team has put in to the CyanogenMod build for the OnePlus One. We've brought out the full potential of the hardware and complemented it with innovative new features to give users a fresh new experience and the tools to tailor the One to their personal style," said Steve Kondik. "We will continue to expand this effort to provide a genuinely enjoyable and powerful operating system for the user."

Kondik kickstarted the software modding for Android phones in 2008 when he managed to root an Android phone. He also later worked for Samsung.

OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor running at 2.5GHz. It has 3GB RAM, option of 16GB to 64GB internal storage, 5.5-inch screen with 1080P resolution, 13MP camera with F2.0 aperture and Sony image sensor, 5MP front camera, 3100 mAh battery, NFC and stereo speakers. The device weighs 162 grams and has a thickness of 8.9mm. While the shell of the phone is made using plastic, OnePlus says that wood, Kevlar and denim backcovers will be available as accessories.

The phone runs a custom version of CyanogenMod based on Android 4.4.

"By paying attention to the smallest details, taking a holistic approach to product design, and working with the best partners such as Cyanogen Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies, we have been able to create the greatest day to day user experience in a smartphone without compromise," said Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus.

Strangely though, I found the OnePlus One very familiar -- looking through my pictures of the Oppo Find 7, it's really similar, although the layout and placement of the volume jack differ. I checked with OnePlus, who told me the phone is being made at Oppo's facilities. While the One and Find 7 look very similar, they do differ in their button layouts.

The Full HD 1,920x1,080-pixel display is bright and vibrant, and I found it to be usable even under bright sunlight at noon. Weighing at 160g, the handset felt light despite its size.

Interestingly, the One runs on Cyanogen, the fan-favorite Android mod. Aloysius Low/CNET

Like the Find 7, the OnePlus One sports a slightly curved top and bottom. The power button is located on the right side, while the volume rockers are located on the left. I'm told that the rockers will be longer in the final retail version -- right now, they're a bit hard to hit. Located above that is the micro-SIM card slot.

Instead of having the screen cover the entire front of the phone, the glass ends just slightly before the edges at the top and bottom. This exposes the silvery plastic below it and I'm not exactly fond of this design. It does catch the eye, but I have a feeling dirt's likely to accumulate at the edges and it feels strange to touch due to having two edges instead of just one.

The screen stops just a bit short of the edges, which is unusual. Aloysius Low/CNET

The OnePlus One has a soft-touch plastic rear, and it feels great in the hand. The curved edges mean nothing sharp digs into your palm when you're holding it, and the phone feels balanced and not the least bit unwieldy.

The rear cover is removable -- OnePlus intends to sell different covers in the future. Unfortunately, the 3,100mAh battery isn't removable and there's no micro-SD card slot located underneath. This means you have to choose between getting the 16GB model or the 64GB version.

Software

The OnePlus One runs CyanogenMod 11S, which is based on Android KitKat 4.4. It's very similar to stock Android, but with a few modifications. These include an expanded desktop mode, the ability to use gestures to turn on the camera or the LED light when the display is turned off. Other interesting tweaks include a voice-activated wakeup, and themes that let you customise how the UI looks.

If you're thinking of switching from a Samsung or Apple smartphone, rest assured you won't feel lost, as the UI is very simple to use (similar to stock Android) and the tweaks you can access make the experience even better.

Unlike some phones from China, the OnePlus One will come with Google Play, and you'll find all the Google apps pre-installed, including Gmail and Maps.

The OnePlus One comes with Google Play services installed, so you needn't waste time downloading Chrome. Aloysius Low/CNET

Hardware

In the short time I spent with the OnePlus One, I was very impressed with its performance. Partly this is because CyanogenMod is free of bloatware, but the main reason is the hardware this phone is packing.

Powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, the OnePlus One runs beautifully smooth. It has 3GB of RAM, and either 16GB or 64GB of storage. It comes with LTE support for following bands: 1, 3, 4, 7, 17, 38, and 40, so it'll work on some (but not all) US and UK networks, and most in Europe. This is on top of the usual quad-band 3G support. NFC, Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi are all onboard too.

The smartphone packs a 13-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash. Aloysius Low/CNET

The smartphone has a 13-megapixel camera with a Sony Exmor IMX 214 sensor. The shutter's really fast, but image quality seems to be pretty mediocre, with some detectable noise in the pictures taken in the bright outdoors. Bear in mind the handset isn't the final retail version -- I'll wait for a proper review unit before fully evaluating the performance of the camera. In the meantime, feel free to feast your eyeballs on some sample shots I took with the phone.

Aloysius Low/CNET

Pricing and availability

OnePlus promises the One will launch in May in 16 countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US. The smartphone will be sold online, but will be shipped from regional warehouses located in North America, Europe and Asia. The 16GB version will retail for $299 (£178, €216) while the 64GB model will go for $349 (£207, €252).

At the moment the price is the real appeal of OnePlus One. The other flagship phones like iPhone 5S and Galaxy S5 cost over $600.

source : Times of India and Cnet

Root Nokia X series Android phone to Install PlayStore and other Google Apps

2014-03-09T00:28:00.000+05:30

One of my favorite aspects of Android is the sheer versatility of the operating system. When a manufacturer releases a product and power users wish for the product to have a bit more functionality, there’s a good chance that a talented Android developer will arise to do just that. The Nokia X was announced last week with a full set of Nokia and Microsoft services, completely lacking Google’s widely recognized applications that make Android into the behemoth of an operating system that it is today. The usefulness of the Nokia X was questioned and now Android hackers have done what they do best, customizing devices, increasing their usefulness.
No matter how you slice it, Android is still Android. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Nokia X has been rooted shortly after the phone was announced. Remember, the Nokia X is launching with Android 4.1.2, which launched back in November 2012. That’s ancient in terms of Android releases. Since then, we’ve seen 6 updates, including 2 major revisions, bringing us to Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Thanks to Nokia using such an outdated version of Android, a user over at XDA Developers was able to run an old and well known exploit (Gandalf) to obtain root on the Nokia X. After that, he simply installed a file system explorer that can read system partitions, such as Root Explorer, and manually pushed all of the standard Google applications on to Nokia X’s system directory. With minimal effort, the Nokia X now has Google apps like Google Now, Google Maps, Google Now Launcher, most importantly the Google Play Store, and the Play Store’s plethora of apps, games, music, movies, and books.

When Nokia was handing out Nokia X developer units, they had to know this was coming. Using the Framaroot app the Nokia X has been rooted, and with root comes the ability to add other apps to the system — including Google's own closed-source apps.
Now you can have your Google services on your Android phone, even if someone didn't want you to have them in the first place. That's because the application framework was left intact, so Nokia could let you install apps from Amazon and others. Apps are apps are apps.
I still think you're better off buying a different phone, be it a Lumia 520 or a Moto G, but if you're going to plunk money down on the Nokia X, at least it's a little better option now.

This question still remains. Why would you buy the Nokia X and put Google Services on it? It’s a cheaply made device, has low end hardware specs, runs an old version of Android, and you have to hack it to run Google services. Answer: Because you can.
Elop did say that the Nokia X did allow other apps and app stores to be sideloaded. I’m not sure this is what he meant though.

Source: XDA Developers

Choose the best OS for your next PC.

2014-02-02T10:00:00.002+05:30

Buying a new PC? You have more operating system choices than ever. Windows is still popular, but Macs are now surprisingly affordable compared to higher-end Windows PCs. Google also offers Chromebooks that are simple and cheap, and Linux laptops are an option, too. You could even use an Android tablet or iPad with a keyboard as a laptop replacement.
But which should you choose when it’s time to buy a new computer? We’ll give you an overview of all your choices, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a spoiler: There’s no one best option for everyone.

Windows

You probably know all about Windows. It’s the most popular desktop and laptop operating system in the world and offers the widest compatibility with existing software and hardware. Windows PCs range from laptops that cost only a few hundred dollars — often with questionable build quality — all the way up to expensive high-end gaming PCs.

If you’re comfortable with Windows, it’s an obvious option. Windows 8.1 smoothes out some of Windows 8‘s rough edges and makes it more tolerable on a PC, and you can still install a third-party Start menu and never look at the full-screen interface, formerly known as “Metro”, if you don’t like it.

Windows PCs have excellent compatibility with all the software you’d want to run, whether it’s typical consumer desktop software, internal business apps that were designed for Windows, or PC games that are still primarily coming out for Windows PCs. They’re available at a wide variety or price ranges to suit all budgets. You’re probably already familiar with the Windows desktop, which is a plus.
On the other hand, Windows computers are often packed with bloatware and often don’t have the attention to detail you’ll find on a Mac laptop, for example. The trackpads on Windows laptops — even expensive ones — are generally still inferior to the ones you’d find on a Mac. Most malware is written for Windows systems, so they’re the most vulnerable in the real world. Windows 8.1 also involves some learning if you’re coming from Windows 7 or Windows XP.
If you’re comfortable with Windows, need to run Windows software, or just want a powerful yet inexpensive PC, Windows is a great option.

Mac OS X

Macs today are a better choice than they’ve ever been. Whether you like Macs or not, you can’t deny that Apple makes amazing hardware. The Mac OS X operating system knows what it wants to be — it’s a desktop operating system where you run windowed applications — unlike Microsoft’s confused Windows 8 operating system.

If you want to spend around $1000-$1500 on a laptop, it’s hard not to choose a Mac. Apple’s MacBook Air and MacBook Pro offer excellent battery life, an amazing touchpad, and all around great hardware. In many cases, MacBooks are a better value than high-end ultrabooks. High-end Windows ultrabooks may even be more expensive than comparable Macs. Apple has taken the lead in high-end laptops.
On the other hand, you have to be willing to buy a higher-end PC to get a Mac. Macs are often better priced than high-end Windows ultrabooks, but they just aren’t available for the low or mid-range prices. You won’t find Mac laptops for $300-$500, where you can find a variety of Windows laptops that perhaps aren’t as nice, but are much more affordable.
The proliferation of web-based software means Macs are more functional than ever. Macs also have a wide variety of other software available, including official versions of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and other professional creative applications. On the other hand, Macs still don’t have as much software as Windows does, and Macs are still far behind when it comes to games.
If you’re willing to learn something new, you’re looking at a higher-end PC, and the programs you need to use run on a Mac, a Mac can be a great option.

Chrome OS

Google’s Chrome OS is the upstart competitor that’s capturing more and more of the market. Chromebooks run a simplified operating system that’s basically just the Chrome web browser with some desktop bits. You have access to Chrome, Chrome apps — and that’s it. You can’t run Windows desktop software, and even Linux desktop software can only run if you put your Chromebook into developer mode and “hack” it.

Chromebooks are nice because they’re simplified – there’s just one interface here, not the multiple interfaces of Windows 8, for example — and they are so cheap. Most Chromebooks cost between $200-$300, and Chromebooks won’t include bloatware, unlike Windows PCs.
If you only ever use Chrome on your PC and you want a simple PC with a full keyboard and powerful desktop web browser for not much money, a Chromebook can be a good option. On the other hand, there’s still a lot a Chromebook can’t do — if you need to use desktop programs, a Chromebook is a non-starter. Chromebooks also aren’t available at the high-end, and there’s no Chromebook as good as a Mac. Google’s Chromebook Pixel is an exception, but it costs $1299 and has outdated hardware with poor battery life.

Desktop Linux

Traditional desktop Linux has also been helped by the shift to web-based applications. Linux has full versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, so it can do much of what an average computer user needs out of their computer.

You can buy Linux laptops from a variety of companies, including Dell. You can also install a Linux distribution like Ubuntu on an existing computer, but there’s no guarantee the hardware will work properly, unless you do some research before buying it.
Linux systems are often used by geeks and developers who find a UNIX-based operating system more convenient than Windows. On the other hand, it’s hard to recommend a Ubuntu laptop to someone who isn’t seeking out Linux for a particular reason. If all you need is a web browser, you can get by with Linux — but you could also get by with a Chromebook, and it’s cheaper to purchase a well-supported Chromebook.

Android Convertibles

Not content with just four options, some manufacturers are slapping Android on convertible PCs. For example, Asus Transformer devices are Android tablets, and when they’re snapped into a keyboard dock they’re effectively Android laptops with a full keyboard.

If you’re looking for an Android tablet and would like a keyboard just in case, this can be an interesting option. On the other hand, Android really isn’t a great experience on a laptop. You don’t have a full desktop-class web browser, you don’t have multiple windows, and Android’s mouse support is functional, but not great. You’re also limited to mobile apps. Android laptops just won’t be ideal unless Google improves Android for laptop use — there’s a reason Google is betting on Chromebooks and not Android laptops.

iPads With Keyboards

Some people opt to buy an iPad and a keyboard case, attempting to turn an iPad into a laptop replacement. This isn’t necessarily ideal for the same reason — you’re stuck with tablet apps and don’t have access to more powerful desktop applications or multiple windows.
If you just want to carry an iPad around with you and you’d like a keyboard to make typing easier, this can be okay — but you really shouldn’t approach an iPad-with-keyboard as a PC.

So, Which One Should You Choose?

We covered six different options here, but no one of them is the winner. There is no one answer that applies to everyone – each operating system has its own strengths and each is ideal for different people. Hopefully we’ve given you a place to start your research.
Comparing all these operating systems can still be complicated. If you’re unsure which operating system you want, you should probably go play with these operating systems in person. If you have an electronics store nearby, that’s a great place to go play with a variety of devices to see how you like them. It’s a good idea to play with a Mac, Chromebook, or anything else you’ve never used in person before you buy one.
Which operating system did you choose for your PC? More importantly, why did you choose that operating system? Why is that operating system the best choice for your own personal needs? Leave a comment below and share your experiences!

Build your first Android App.

2014-01-28T19:05:00.001+05:30

Welcome to Android application development!
Before you start , be sure you have your development environment set up. You need to:

Download the Android SDK.
Install the ADT plugin for Eclipse (if you’ll use the Eclipse IDE).
Download the latest SDK tools and platforms using the SDK Manager.

If you haven't already done these tasks, start by downloading the Android SDK and following the install steps. Once you've finished the setup, you're ready to begin.

One of the strengths of the Android platform compared to iOS, for example, is that it has an open source basis, which makes it easier to produce your own applications and distribute them without waiting for a lengthy approval process.
You can set up your own Android app on your PC as long as you have the right software installed, and you can even take it for a test drive using an Android emulator so you can see what it will look like when it's run on a smartphone.
There are two techniques that you can use to produce Android applications with a PC. The first uses the Android Software Development Kit (SDK). This lets you write raw code and helps you get it working in the Android environment. The second uses App Inventor, a Google Labs tool that's still in beta.
This provides you with a simple drag-and-drop environment that you can use to generate new applications made up of building blocks of code and media. It's an attempt to make application development possible for people who aren't hardcore coders, but it's not recommended for production environments.
Assuming that you'd like to try the full coded environment, we'll demonstrate how to produce a simple 'hello world' application. If you'd rather work in a GUI, we'll discuss App Inventor later on. Android apps are written in Java code, so you'll need a Java development kit installed on your PC. You also need an integrated development environment (IDE) so you can write and test the code.

You also need to get your computer ready for the Android SDK. Start by installing a Java Development Kit for your version of Windows.
You also need to install Eclipse IDE for Java developers. When you install Eclipse it will check for the JDK. It's best to unzip Eclipse in the same directory as the JDK. If it can't find the JDK it won't install, but you can always move the required files to whatever directory the Eclipse installer is examining.
With Eclipse up and running, you can download the Android SDK. Extract it to a safe directory on your PC and make a note of where it is.

Back in Eclipse you need to add the Android Development Tools. To do this, choose 'Help > Install new software'. Next to 'Work with', enter https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse and click 'Add'. In the pane below this, check 'Development tools' and click 'Next'. Select 'Android DDMS' and 'Android Development Tools'. Click 'Next', accept the terms and restart.
You need to point the ADT plugin to where you extracted the Android SDK. In Eclipse choose 'Window > Preferences > Android'. Next to 'SDK location' click 'Browse' and locate the folder with the SDK. Click 'Apply' and 'OK'

Android platform

Now that you've sorted out the programming environment, you also need to get at least one version of the Android platform. You can do this in the Android SDK and AVD Manager, which you can launch in Eclipse if you've set your system up correctly.
Choose 'Window > Android SDK and AVD Manager' to open it, then select 'Available packages' and tick the box next to 'https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/repository.xml'.
After a brief scan of the repository, you'll see the available components. Tick those that you want to install and clear the rest. The most important package to install is the latest version of the Android platform. You'll only need older ones if you plan to release your app and need to test it in a range of different versions. At this stage you can also clear the samples, Google APIs and USB driver. If you need any of these later, you can always go back and install them.
Click 'Install selected' and wait for the components to download. Verify and accept the new components if prompted and they will be added to your existing Android SDK folders.

Android virtual devices

Having downloaded a version of Android, you need to set up an Android Virtual Device (AVD) to run the computer. You can do this in the Android SDK and AVD Manager. Choose 'Window > Android SDK and AVD manager' and select 'Virtual devices'. Click 'New' and provide a name for your new device. Select the Android platform that you want to use as the target. Click 'Create AVD'.
If you want to test your application under different versions of Android, you'll need to create a new virtual device for each version of the platform. You can also specify other parameters here, including the presence and size of an SD card. It's also possible to select a file to use as a virtual SD card.
You can opt to use the built-in skin (recommended) or specify the resolution that you want to use. Under 'Hardware', click 'New' and select a device if you want to add more virtual hardware.
For a simple AVD, you'll generally be fine sticking with the default options. You can now close the Android SDK and AVD Manager.

Create and emulate your Android app

Assuming you now have all the software in place and you've set up a virtual device in the Android SDK and AVD manager, you can create a new project. In Eclipse IDE choose 'File > New > Project'. In the New Project wizard, select the 'Android' folder and choose 'Android project'. Click 'Next'. You now have a new window for your project details.
To start with, we'll set up a simple 'Hello world' application that just displays some text when launched. In the field marked 'Project name', enter HelloAndroid. For 'Application name' enter Hello, Android. For 'Package name' supply com.example.helloandroid and for 'CreateActivity', enter HelloAndroid. Click 'Finish'. These parameters are used to set up your project in Eclipse.
The project name is also the name for the directory in your workspace that will contain your project files. Eclipse will create it for you. Assuming you accepted the default Windows workspace of C:\Users\[username]\workspace, you'll find the above directory at C:\Users\[username]\workspace\HelloAndroid.
If you browse to this in Windows Explorer, you'll see a number of subfolders and files set up as part of the project.

The application name is the title of your app, which will be displayed in the Android device. Change this to change the name of the app. You need to be a bit more careful with the package name.
This is the namespace for the package where your source code resides. It needs to follow the rules for naming packages in Java. It also needs to be unique across the Android system, which is why a domain style package is used; 'com.example' is reserved for examples like this.
If you develop an app that's published, you'll need to use your own namespace. This usually relates to the organisation publishing the app.
'Create activity' relates to the class stub generated by the plug-in. An activity is basically an action. It might need to set up a user interface if it needs one. We left other project fields at their default values, but it's useful to know what they do. 'Min SDK version' lets you set the minimum API required by your application.
If 'Use default location' is ticked, your project will be saved in your workspace. You can opt to change this if you want to store the files elsewhere. 'Build target' is the platform target for your application. It's the minimum version of Android that it will run on.
If you develop an app to run on an earlier version of Android, it should run on a later one too, but one developed for a later version of the platform probably won't run on an earlier version. For an example like this, the build target isn't critical as long as you can get your application to run in the emulator. It's more of a concern when you come to release an app.
Finally, the option to create the project from an existing example enables you to select some existing code to modify. You'll find this of more interest as you move on to greater programming challenges.

Modify the code

You should now see your project displayed in the Package Explorer, which is shown in the left-hand pane of Eclipse. Double-click 'HelloAndroid' to expand it. Also expand 'src' and 'com.example.helloandroid'. Double-click 'HelloAndroid.java' to see the code that's already been set up. In the main pane you should see the following text:
package com.example.helloandroid;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
public class HelloAndroid extends Activity {
/** Called when the activity is first created. */
@Override
public void onCreate(BundlesavedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.main);
}
}
If you can't see all of this, try looking to the left-hand side of the pane and expanding any plus signs that indicate collapsed code. This defines your application without actually doing anything at this stage. To make it do some work, we need to add an object that will contain your text.
Having done that, we also need to specify the text. Below 'import android. os.Bundle;' add the following line:
import android.widget.TextView;
Also add the following above the two sets of closing curly brackets:
TextView tv = new TextView(this);
tv.setText("My First Android App"); setContentView(tv);
You can replace the text within the quotes to make your app say whatever you like. Check that the code in its entirety reads as the following, assuming you kept the displayed text the same:
package com.example.helloandroid;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.TextView;
public class HelloAndroid extends Activity {
/** Called when the activity is first created. */
@Override
public void onCreate(BundlesavedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
TextView tv = new TextView(this);
tv.setText("My First Android App");
setContentView(tv);
}
}
Save the changes to your code. You can now try it out in the Android emulator. In Eclipse, choose 'Run > Run > Android application'. The emulator launches. It can take a few minutes to boot into Android, so be patient. Once booted, your app should run automatically and you'll see a grey title bar with the app name in it. Below this, your chosen text is displayed.
Press the 'Home' button in the emulator to return to the Android home screen. Click the 'Applications' button to see the list of available applications. Among these you should see 'Hello, Android'. Select this to launch your app again.

Test your app on an Android device

Now you've successfully run your app in the emulator, you can try running it on a real device. First you need to ensure that the USB driver is installed in the Android SDK and AVD manager. Choose 'Window > Android SDK and AVD manager > Available packages'. Select the Android repository, ensure that the USB driver is ticked and click 'Install selected'.
Connect your phone to a spare USB port and wait for Windows to detect it. In the New Hardware wizard, choose 'Locate and install drivers' and opt to browse your computer for the driver software. Browse to the 'Android SDK' folder and locate the subfolder for the USB driver. Windows should find and install it from here.
Now you need to declare your app as debuggable. In Eclipse, expand your HelloAndroid application and double-click 'AndroidManifest.xlm'. Move to the 'Application' tab and select 'True' from the Debuggable dropdown list. Save the project.
Go to your Android phone and choose 'Menu' from the home screen, then select 'Applications > Development' and enable USB debugging. Now you can reconnect it to your PC via USB. If you want to check that the SDK can see your phone, browse to the 'Tools' directory in your 'Android SDK' folder. Launch 'adb.exe' and you should be able to see your phone listed as 'Device'.
To launch your application on the connected phone, you need to choose 'Run > Run > Android application in Eclipse'. Now you have both the emulator and your phone connected, you need to specify which you want to run it on. Eclipse presents you with a Device Chooser that lists all the available devices and emulators. Select your phone from this list to install and run the app.
Now you've produced and run a very basic application from raw code in an emulator and on an Android device, you can begin to learn how to develop your own. It helps to have some knowledge of Java programming, but you'll also find a number of stepped tutorials in the Android Developer Resources pages.
These include introductions to the different views available to apps and how to implement them. You'll also find ways to use common resources like location information, and find out how to debug your work.

App Inventor

For those whose eyes glaze over at the sight of a few lines of code, App Inventor may well be the answer. This Google Labs innovation lets you create applications using your browser and either a connected phone or an Android phone emulator. All your work is stored on the App Inventor servers, so you can come back to it at any point.
App Inventor consists of three main components. The App Inventor Designer lets you select components for your app, including media, buttons, labels and everything else that's related to the way your app looks and feels.

The App Inventor Blocks Editor is concerned with the processing components of your application. Any decision handling is dealt with here, and it's shown as a kind of puzzle. You drag and drop program pieces like a jigsaw.
The emulator provides a virtual phone so you can try your program out, and it's updated as you make changes in real time.
You can opt to use a real Android phone instead of the emulator, as long as there are Windows drivers to support it that will work with App Inventor.
While it's partially cloud-based, there are still components that need to run locally, with the most important being the most recent version of Java. It's worth running a couple of tests to ensure your browser can execute Java code correctly before downloading the full App Inventor local program. If you have any browser extensions installed that stop code running in the browser, such as No Script for Firefox, it's a good idea to disable or even uninstall these before attempting to run App Inventor.
Once you have App Inventor installed, you need to run it by connecting to the App Inventor site. You can't just launch it from the Start menu. In your chosen browser, head to App Inventor at Google Labs; if you have everything in place, the program will start. You may need to log into your Google Account if you haven't already done so, because this is where your development data will be stored.

Create your first Android app: step-by-step

To create an Android app in App Inventor, first download the most recent version of your browser and get Java.
Run a couple of tests to ensure that your system is set up to run App Inventor, first by running the Java test. If it works, you'll be presented with a success message. If it fails, reinstall Java. After this, browse to the Check Java for App Inventor page, signing in with a Google account if prompted. The page will tell you if your browser is correctly configured.

If it is, click the 'Launch' button to check that you can run a simple application in your browser using Java.
Now you know that App Inventor will run in your browser, go to the App Inventor Setup page and click 'Download'. Once downloaded, browse to the file named 'AppInventor_Setup_Installer_v_1_2.exe' and launch it. Follow the installation. Make a note of the installation directory in case you need it later, but don't change it.
The software already supports a number of popular Android phones. These include T-Mobile G1 / ADP1, T-Mobile myTouch 3G / Google Ion / ADP2, Verizon Droid (not Droid X), Google Nexus One and Google Nexus S. If you have a different phone, visit the Windows Drivers page to get its drivers. Alternatively, you can run your app in the emulator.
Next, go to App Inventor at Google Labs and wait for App Inventor to launch. Click 'New' to start a new project, name it 'HelloPurr' as one word and click 'OK'. This project uses two media files: a picture of a cat in PNG format and an MP3 of purring. You can download them from the Building Your First App tutorial webpage or use your own.

The Designer opens. In the left-hand pane you'll see the palette, which shows each of the components you can use. Click and drag a button onto Screen 1 in the viewer, to the right of the palette. To the right of this is a list of components in use.

Select Button 1 and click 'None' under 'Image'. Choose 'Add', then browse to your cat picture. This changes the appearance of the button. Click under 'Text' and delete the existing wording.

You now need to set up the app in the Blocks Editor. This can run your app via its emulator or through your phone. Click 'Open the blocks editor' and wait for the editor to open in a new window. Keep the existing window open. Choose 'Connect to device' and select your phone from the dropdown list. Wait for the editor to connect properly. If all is well, you'll see a picture of a cat on your phone. Alternatively, click 'New emulator'.

If you're using an emulator, once it's running you need to connect to it in the same way as a phone. Click 'Connect to device' and select the emulator. Once connected, you'll see your cat picture on the emulator's screen. You may need to unlock the emulated phone by dragging the green lock button to the right.

Return to the Designer window and drag a label from the palette to the viewer in Screen 1 so it appears below the picture. In the label properties on the right, enter the text 'Stroke the cat'. Change the font size to 30 and choose a different colour if you like. We'll now add the purring sound for when the cat is stroked.

In the Designer window, click 'Palette > Media > Player'. Drag it to Screen 1 in the Viewer. Select 'Components > Player1 > Source and add'. Find the MP3 file of the purring sound, select it and choose 'OK'.
Everything is now in place, but the application needs to know to play the sound only when the cat is touched.

Return to the Blocks Editor, select the tab 'My blocks' and click 'Button 1'. Drag the element 'when Button1.Click do' into the main editor screen. Now click 'Player1' and drag the element 'call Player1.Start' into the space within the existing element. Now click the cat to play the sound.
Back in the editor, choose 'Package for phone and download to this computer', and that's it.
Once you have the simple Hello Purr program running, you can stretch your wings a little. There's a wide range of tutorials for developing applications at App Inventor. These include a simple painting program, various quiz and arcade style games, and apps that use a phone's GPS chip to help find your way back to your car.
You can use and modify these programs to help you to develop similar ones. If you need to get more information about App Inventor, you can find out more about components, blocks and more in the Reference pages.

Hack or Recover Windows xp / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Admin password Using KonBoot 2.3 USB

2014-01-26T14:36:00.002+05:30

Kon-Boot is an application which will silently bypass the authentication process of Windows based operating systems.Without overwriting your old password! Easy to use and excellent for tech repairs, data recovery and security audits. This Kon-Boot version works with both 64-bit and 32-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems and also include privilege escalation feature.

This tutorial of getting the admin password is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE only please do not use this to harm anyone

THINGS U WILL NEED

A Pen Drive or Any USB Device such as Memory Card
Kon Boot v2.3
Your 5 minutes

Have you ever re-installed Windows again just because you forgot your Administrator Account password? Well you don't need to do that again, using this simple trick you can easily get into your Administrator Account and reset your password.
This trick can be used to hack ANY PC or Laptop, no matter what version of Windows are you using, you just need to know how to access the boot-menu and *Boom*.

I know there are also some other methods to do this job, but i believe that this is the easiest trick for a normal user without any technical knowledge of computers.
So before you continue reading, i want you to know that this tutorial is for educational purpose only, please DON’T use it to harm anyone.

Things you need:

A USB Pen-drive (Memory Card can also be used, as Computer recognizes it as a USB device)
KON-Boot

Step 1:

Download this little tool called KON-Boot from here and Extract it using WinRAR.

Step 2:

Connect the USB and Format it.

Step 3:

Now go to the extracted KON-Boot folder and run “KonBootInstaller.exe”

Step 4:

Select installation option.

Step 5:

In the bottom section of the window, choose the Drive Name (letter) of your USB Pen-drive, click Ok and wait for the process to complete.
This will install KON-Boot on your USB drive.

The Drive letter might be J: , K: or any other alphabet, depending on the number of partitions, DVD Drives and Other connected memory devices on your computer.

Step 6:

Now the best part, Plug the USB into the PC you want to access, go to the BIOS settings and choose USB Flash Drive as the primary boot device.
e.g. In DELL you can simply press F9 while booting and select the USB FLASH DRIVE as boot device.

Step 7: When the PC boots from the USB device you’ll see the KON-Boot screen and the Windows will get started normally.

Step 8:

When the login screen comes up, just leave the password empty and hit Enter!! You’ll be logged into the administrator account without entering any password.

DOWNLOAD KONBOOT

Install Android 4.4 Kitkat on Galaxy S I9000 with Cynogenmod 11

2013-11-28T09:06:00.004+05:30

CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.

All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the CyanogenMod Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to CyanogenMod, please visit out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.

What are UNOFFICIAL builds? A version of CyanogenMod not compiled by CyanogenMod's build servers and may contain code not yet committed to the repository. If you find bugs/issues you can/must discuss here (do not submit nightlies bug on CyanogenMod issue tracker).

Downloads

Latest build: official XDA download

Installation

- First time flashing CM11 to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?

Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon

- Upgrading from CM7/CM9?

Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon

- Upgrading from CM10/10.1?

Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
You will finally see a "set_metadata_recursive" status 7 error. That is normal.
Reboot back into recovery (the reboot is required)
Install the ROM again from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally restore /data from Nandroid Backup (the update will wipe your /data)
Optionally install the Google Addon

- Upgrading from CM10.2?

Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon

- Upgrading from another build of CM11?

Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery

Warning: You may get set_metadata_recursive related-errors during install if you're using a custom kernel without SELinux support. In that case, revert to the stock kernel before continuing or follow the instruction for upgrading from CM10.1.
Note: The partition layout of CM11 is the same as CM10.2.

Screen shot :

Known Issues
Please do not report bugs if it is already listen in the list of known issues

No access to TV-Out menu
Layout issues in lockscreen
Menu soft-buttons appearing where they shouldn't
Some CyanogenMod features a missing - please do not file bug reports for those.
Privacy guard icon not disappearing when exited app
Broken layout of quick message popup (SMS)
Cannot set value via custom brightness "Edit" menu
If back button is pressed during incoming call, you can't answer the call.
FC when changing image sharpness
Pressing "menu" unlocks swipe lockscreen
Browser: FC in incognito mode and Advanced -> Website settings)
Quick Access Ribbon gone when switching from Quick Settings
2G/3G toggle does not work
Quick Settings button got knocked off screen in some languages
"screenrecord" (not screenshot) doesn't work
Stuttering FLAC music playback
Cannot flash CM10.2 from recovery (workaround: restore a 10.2 backup or flash a 10.2 kernel before flashing)

Reporting Bugs

You are allowed to report bugs only in this thread. Before reporting a bug, please make sure you are running as stock as possible. This means no custom kernel, no custom framework modification, etc. If you are using any of the above modifications, please flash the rom again to get rid of the modifications before reporting.

REPORT BUGS IN THIS THREAD ONLY

Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)
If the problem disappears after running "setenforce 0" from a root shell, grab /data/misc/audit/audit.log

Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. The following is a useful format to follow. Note: If you can provide the latest night/build that the bug didn't exist, it would greatly help in tracking down what caused it.

Changelog

get full changelog from here

20131121

Fixed vibrate on answer call
Fixed network notification setting appearing twice
Fixed layout issue in Browser and other apps using WebView
Fixed FC when entering file manager settings
Note: ignore swipe instructions in recover

20131118

Improved zRAM performance (Please test from Settings -> Performance -> Memory Management -> zRam and report your findings)
Fixed mounting multiple sdcards on PC
Fixed color calibration & vibration intensity does not get saved

20131115

Enabled low RAM mode.
Fixed gapps backup/restore (needs to reflash gapps if upgrading from 20131114)

20131114

Initial release

source: XDA-devolopers.com

Root and install CWM on Galaxy S I9000

2013-11-28T09:00:00.001+05:30

Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Series is heating up the market with its great features and also at an affordable rate. What we need in Smartphone is, it should be running on Android Operating System, must have Big Screen, Smooth Touch and some unique features. But are we satisfied with those unique features? Definitely, No! The way to get satisfied is to install Custom ROM. Before that, you must have to root your device and CWM installed.

Today, we bring up the method to root Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 as well as process to install CWM Recovery, which is essential to install Custom ROMs. So, in this article we will show you the most simplest way to root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000. As you will traverse below, we will surely guide you through the complete process on to how to root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000. But, before that please read the prerequisite, disclaimer and other important notes. Let’s start our journey!

Disclaimer: Rooting will void your phone Warranty. We are not responsible if anything happens to your phone. This article is purely for Root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000, applying these steps on another device may gets damage. Don’t miss any of the steps, firstly read and understand the whole tutorial then go for the actual process.

Prerequisite:

1. Make sure your mobile should possess 70 to 80% battery

2. Enable USB debugging mode (Menu (app drawer) > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

3. Ensure that you have backed up your all important data.

4. Install Root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 USB drivers. (Download USB drivers or download Samsung Kies (drivers included))

Step by Step Guide on:

How to root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 and Install CWM Recovery

Step 1: To root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000, first you have to download “CF-Root“, as per your Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Firmware Baseband Version from Below: (To check baseband version: Go to Settings > About > Baseband Version)

After downloading CF-Root File, extract it on desktop.

Step 2: Download “Odin” extract it on the desktop.

Step 3: Switch Off your phone, take out the battery and insert it back. Now boot your phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home button together, and then press the Power button till you see the Android Construction logo. Once again press Power/Volume Up button to confirm.

Step 4: Open “Odin.exe” (from extracted folder) and connect your phone via USB cable with your computer in download mode. If your phone is connected successfully the one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow.

Step 5: Click on “PDA” button and select file “cf-root-xx_oxa_xxx-xx.x-cwm3rfs.tar” (from extracted folder).

Step 6: Please make sure that only F. Reset Time and Auto Reboot options are checked on Odin.

Step 7: Now, click on the “Start button” on Odin to start the installation process. Installation will take a few minutes to complete so please wait for the complete process.

Step 8: Finally, when the installation process is completed successfully you will see the “PASS” message on Odin and then your device will reboot automatically.

That’s it, You have successfully rooted and installed ClockworkMod Recovery on your device. So, it is the complete step by step guide on “How to root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 and Install CWM Recovery“. We are not professional android users, so if you encounter any problem while rooting and installing CWM Recovery then lets us know so that we can solve it. Also let us know, if it works for you or not? Happy Rooting

[Easy] Root and install CWM on Galaxy S4 I9500 with 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

2013-11-28T08:41:00.000+05:30

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide for how to root Android 4.2.2 on Galaxy S4 I9500. If you are used to installing official updates through ODIN on Samsung Galaxy devices, then this should not be any different for you.
Please read every line carefully and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your Android device.

To Remember:

This root method tutorial is only for Galaxy S4 I9500 (LTE, Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core CPU). Please do not try on any other Galaxy S4 variants.
Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding as a precaution.
This root method works with Android 4.2.2 firmwares and all future Android updates as well.
Your Galaxy S4 should be on an official firmware by Samsung, not a custom ROM.

DISCLAIMER : we are not responsible for any sort of damage caused by this tutorial.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download CF-Auto-Root Package for Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer and extract the zip file.
Step 2 - Download ODIN v1.85 which will help you to root Android 4.2.2 on Samsung Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500.
Step 3 - Switch OFF your phone. Now go to Download Mode. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. Press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode.
Step 4 - Make sure you have your Samsung Galaxy S4 USB drivers installed on your computer.
Step 5 - Open ODIN on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.
Step 6 - If your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time.
Step 7 - Now select the file that you have to flash/install on your phone. This file will be found from the extracted file in Step 1.

Click on ‘PDA’ and select the file ‘CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.zip‘.

Step 8 - In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options, if not already.
Step 9 - Now click on the Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start and would take a few minutes to complete.
Step 10 - After the installation is completed, your phone will reboot into Recovery Mode automatically and install the root package / files. Your ID:COM box will also turn green.
Step 11 - After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.
NOTE: Sometimes the device does NOT boot into Recovery Mode automatically (as given in Step 10) and root your device. If that happens, do the entire procedure again.

OPTIONAL: Still not rooted? Once again perform the entire tutorial, but make sure in ODIN, the “Auto Reboot” option is NOT checked. Then after installation (Step 10), do the following:
Step 11 - Pull out the battery to turn OFF the phone forcefully.
Step 12 - Now boot (turn ON your phone) with Volume Up + Home + Power buttons to go directly into Recovery Mode manually. This will start the install process of rooting your phone.

That’s it! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 has now been rooted on Android 4.2.2 official software update. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.

Themer beta Android app : theming beautiful than ever

2013-11-27T18:43:00.004+05:30

Our Android Themes forum is filled with people showing off their custom designed homescreens. These are among the most popular threads on all of XDA, and the ability to customize is one of the things that we most love about Android.
A little over a year ago, we discovered a small site called MyColorScreen that was built for sharing Android themes. Designers can upload screenshots, “tag” them to show what widgets and launchers were used, and share the graphic assets required to replicate the themes. Today, it’s probably the most known site among this community of designers. We decided to form a partnership with MyColorScreen, and as with Swappa.com, XDA members are able to authenticate on MyColorScreen directly with their XDA accounts.
The problem with theming as it exists today, obvious to anyone who’s tried to create copies of home screens posted on MyColorScreen or on XDA, is that it’s difficult and very time-consuming. Depending on your device and resolution, it’s extremely frustrating to get everything just right.
For the past nine months, we’ve been working with MyColorScreen, which is headquartered with its development team in Irvine, California (about 3,000 miles from the XDA offices), to build an app that dramatically simplifies theming both for designers and end-users. The product, Themer by MyColorScreen, allows users to apply themes in one click. If you want to sign up for the beta, visit http://www.themerapp.com/

About Themer Beta

Themer is more than an app. It will transform your homescreen to something that is beautiful, functional, and designed to fit the way you use your phone. Just choose one of our many free themes from the in-app browser and press apply. We have sports, sci-fi, nature, minimalism, movies, music, and games. Dozens of themes to choose from and more added daily. Based on the Android theming website, MyColorScreen.com, Themer does all the hard work for you, setting up wallpaper, widgets, and icons in one click.

Features:
- The app is free and themes are free.
- Easily go back to your old homescreen setup (though we doubt you'll want to!).
- All themes are customizable, or you can use them as-is.
- New "Favorites" tab in the app drawer lets you quickly access your most-used apps.
- Themer Actions technology learns your app preferences. It doesn't matter if you're using Pandora or Spotify for music, WeatherBug or AccuWeather for weather, or TweetCaster or HootSuite for Twitter. Themer will get it right.

When Themer debuted a few weeks ago, everyone in the Android community was up in a tizzy and with good reason — it’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your boring Android homescreen a complete overhaul. There was only one problem. Themer was only available by invite, and many Android users were left waiting in a long line to get a crack at it.

Today, Themer has finally gone open beta. What that means is if you hop on over to Themerapp.com and enter in your email address, you’ll immediately be presented with an invite code to plug into the app. Easy peasy. Don’t forget to download Themer from the Google Play Store via the link below. Have fun.

get Themer on Google Play

Basic Instructions:
- After install, Themer will apply a "welcome" theme to your device that explains how to find themes.
- Once you've applied your first theme, long press the homescreen and choose "Browse Themes" (or click the Themer icon in the app drawer) to return to the Themer menu.
- To make Themer your default homescreen, go to the Themer menu and choose "Set Home." Click "Themer" and "Always."
- To get back to your old homescreen, go to the Themer menu, choose "Settings," "Themer," and "Restore Old Homescreen."
- After applying a theme, swipe down anywhere on your screen to see your notification bar. Swipe up to hide it.

Please note that Themer supports most but not all devices running Android 4.1+. We are working hard to bring it to more devices and older versions of Android. If you are using a custom ROM that affects DPI or alters screen dimensions (such as the removal of soft keys), you will not be able to see any themes. Please restore to original configuration for Themer to function properly.

Below is a list of screen resolutions that it support:

1920x1080
1776x1080
1280x720
1184x768
1184x720
960x540
888x540
800x480

If you are having a problem, the fastest way to get support is to use the contact form at http://support.themerapp.com

Recent changes:
*Beta 1.14 [v114]

- Crash fix when applying a theme with a Reddinator widget

*Beta 1.13 [v113]

- Memory optimization - Themer will release theme preview images from memory. (Android RAM settings will still show it as being used until another app needs it).
- Fixed wallpaper bugs
- Other UI and theme export fixes.

HTC EVO 4G LTE JellyBean 4.3 Custom Rom

2013-11-19T19:12:00.001+05:30

You can now get Android Jelly Bean 4.3 on your HTC EVO 4G LTE easily via this Beanstalk ROM. The HTC EVO 4G comes with Jelly Bean 4.0.3 out of the box, but no one knows when’s the next update (or when). But you don’t have to wait for HTC (or Sprint, if you bought it from the carrier) to roll out the update when you have the liberty to install Jelly Bean 4.3 on your HTC EVO 4G LTE with the amzaing Beanstalk ROM. So if you want to update your HTC EVO 4G LTE to Jelly Bean 4.3 via Beanstalk ROM, here’s a detailed guide to get you through.

The Beanstalk ROM is based on CyanogenMod, and so it will give you stock Jelly Bean 4.3 experience on your HTC EVO. However, you might meet up with other cool features as well – like the Dual Pane option and status bar customization (optional). To get Jelly Bean 4.3 on your HTC EVO 4G, you will have to download the two zip file we have provided in the ‘downloads’ section, move them into your HTC EVO’s storage and then flash them from custom recovery mode – which reminds us, you will need to have root access and a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP installed on your HTC EVO.

Feature List

CM based
Lockscreen background options (Color fill, Custom image, Transparent)
Customizable Lockscreen text color
Lockscreen rotation
Option to enable all widgets
Minimize lockscreen challange
Use widget carousel
Slider Shortcuts
Static Lockscreen shortcuts
Lockscreen button actions
LCD Density
Scroll elasticity options
Default App grip option
Custom Carrier label
Dual Pane options
Customizable boot animation (off, default, set your own bootanimation)
Custom original BeanStalk Wallpapers by skyliner33v
Custom BeanStalk bootanimation by skyliner33v
Status bar color and transparency
Clock and date options which includes color, location, style
Signal Styles which include color and text instead of icons, alternate GB signal layout, hide signal icons
Breathing SMS option
Battery styles - Includes specific colors and styles. Also includes battery bar
Do not disturb option
Show notification count
Pie controls (need to have lockscreen background set to something other then default to work correctly (dont ask why) )
Fully customizable navigation bar - Includes style, layout, color, nav rings, pretty much everything you can think of.
Quick settings color settings, tiles per row, Quick pulldown, text color
Notification shortcuts, behaviour, drawer style (customizable colors), toggle colors, longpress quicksettings icon to enable/disable toggles
Keyboard and input method options which include disable full screen keyboard and auto rotate
Kil app back button with customizable timeout values
High end graphic effects option
option to disable/enable vibrate on expand for notifications alerts
Low battery warning customizable options
Recents RAM bar fully customizable with color styles
Clock widget for LockClock including extra options to fully customize every feature of the lockclock
Build.prop MOD options to enable/disable tweaks as preferred
Less frequent Notification sounds options
CRT screen off/on options to specify how the animation shows
Enable/disable wake up on charge option
Superuser fully embedded into the build and accessed from settings menu
CM Performance options and features
About BeanStalk option with links to github source and facebook for beanstalk. Also links to Scott.Hart.Bti's twitter and donate.
insane amount of edits/tweaks/fixes to make this build absolutely fly
option to use a fully themable MMS packages. You can access from mms - settings - theme settings
Numerous other options hidding throughout the build

Bugs

SD card and internal memory doesn't mount on 10.5
Camera doesn't work.
Really suggest staying on 8.27 or 9.17

Disclaimer
Warranty is NOW void by clicking the links found on this thread, Your phone and possibly head blowing up is not mine nor XDA is responsible any damage

Download

Stable: BeanStalk 8.27
Latest Stable: BeanStalk 9.17
Latest untested: BeanStalk 10.5
Gapps: Here

Instructions

Root your phone skip this if it is rooted ( get auto root and clockworkmod recovery here)
Backup your device
Fully WIPE System,Data,Cache (SuperWipe)
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps found in "Download Links" Section
Reboot & Enjoy!

Screenshot:

HTC EVO 4G LTE : Auto Unlock Bootloader + Root and CWM with WinDroid Toolkit v2.0

2013-11-19T19:00:00.000+05:30

The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows application that allows you to do all of the pre- and post-requisites to rooting an HTC EVO 4G LTE with just a few clicks.
No longer do you have to find correct ADB drivers for Windows, install the SDK or an ADB toolkit, manually grab your unlock token using fastboot, submit it to HTCDev for an unlock bin, wait for the email, fastboot flash the unlock bin, push a custom recovery, flash superuser binary, and install Superuser. With WinDroid for the EVO 4G LTE, it’s just a series of clicks and you’re done.
There are three methods included to obtain S-OFF, and you can choose which recovery you’re interested in flashing at boot time, not that there’s any modern recovery that can’t flash itself these days in the EVO line. After you’re rooted you can flash custom kernels, system, data, and radio images, sideload ROMs, push and pull files, grab the logcat, and tons of other useful options.
The app itself doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of attention, which is a shame as it’s a pretty useful toolkit. But then again it’s pretty late in the EVO 4G LTE’s life, so there may just not be a lot of demand for it.
If you’re interested in getting it, it seems that XDA has done something new: there’s now a downloads tab with direct and torrent downloads. Although I applaud these efforts, the tab is not visible to old (and possibly new) versions of Tapatalk, and the torrent is not connecting to the one seed that it has, so you’ll be limited to direct download. The downloads tab is the second entry located above the first post, but directly below the banner ad.
I’ll fess up to not having tried this, as I am rooted, S-OFF, and running a computer that’s temporarily incapable of doing anything that might destabilize or require a reboot for the next week. So if you get a chance to use it, drop back in and let us know how it worked for you.

This is a GUI program built using C# in Visual Studio 2013 that takes advantage of ADB and Fastboot commands and puts them into an easy-to-use toolkit. I will be continually developing it and trying out new features, so feel free to request any features you may want. Keep in mind that I am only 16 and have only been coding in C# since June, so I may not be able to implement every requested feature, and if it is possible, I may require assistance from our more skilled members. Any and all criticism is welcome, from the handling of a certain function to the misalignment of a button. I'm a neat freak myself, so no issue is too small! I hope you enjoy the toolkit and I hope that I will beable to expand it further as time goes on.

FEATURES

Beautiful ModernUI Theme

Customizable Colors

Attain Full S-OFF

Drag and Drop Files

Full Bootloader Unlock

Flash Custom Recovery

Flash Custom Kernel

Flash System, Data and Radio Images

Gain Permanent Root

Install Busybox

Sideload ROM's

Push and Pull Files

Install and Uninstall APK's

Full Backup and Restore

Get Logcats

Relock Bootloader

Write SuperCID

Flash Stock RUU

Custom ADB and Fastboot Commands

and many more!

Download: WinDroid HTC EVO 4G LTE Toolkit 2.0.zip

Get New Google Map 7.3 on your Android Smartphone

2013-10-23T15:06:00.002+05:30

Google Maps 7.3 For Android Shows Up, Brings Compact Navigation Cards, Better Expanded Notifications, And More

Earlier today, Google started a staged rollout of a new point release of Google Maps. We've been poring over all the UI differences between the new version 7.3 and the previous version 7.2 from last month for the last couple of hours and managed to catch a few interesting changes. Since the official changelog isn't out yet, these will have to do for now.
Here's what we've spotted.

What's New?

Duration, distance, and estimated arrival time in the expanded notification

The expanded notification now carries a lot more information than before. The additions are:

Time to destination.
Distance to destination.
Estimated arrival time.

These definitely make the expanded notification a whole lot more useful.

^{Left: Maps 7.3; right: Maps 7.2}

Much more compact navigation cards

Check out the slimmer, shorter, less bloated navigation cards. You can't even tell at first sight, but the new view contains exactly the same information, except it's much more streamlined. 4 lines turn into 2. 3 into 1. Fantastic.

^{Left: Maps 7.3; right: Maps 7.2}

Discard confirmations

Maps 7.3 will now ask you to confirm discarding what you just wrote while leaving or editing a review instead of just going back and wiping out anything you've typed up.
The prompt variations are:

Do you want to discard this review?
Do you want to discard changes?

Here's an example prompt when backing out of a review:

Miscellaneous

Outside of these user-facing changes, Maps 7.3 adds Google Analytics for internal app usage reporting.
There's also a lot of under-the-hood activity related to offers and ads, though I can't pinpoint what's going on exactly just yet.
A few icons that were probably previously rendered with maps remotely look cached now - the fewer server requests, the better.
Catching of maps.google.is urls has been added, and maps.google.ee handling has been fixed (it was previously incorrectly set to catch maps.google.com.ee instead).
Finally, there's an undo button image, though I think it's only related to reporting feedback (I was unable to find it in the UI).

Download

Note: While this APK will work fine, it may not be optimized for your device since Google generates multiple APKs for various screen sizes and densities. You can safely install it and later either wait for the next update directly from the Play Store, or simply uninstall updates and have the Play Store take care of the rest once the staged rollout is complete.
I recommend downloading the APK with the minimum Android version that is as close to your device's as possible.
Android 4.3+: download
Android 4.0.3+:download

source: Androidpolice

Download Google Play Store 4.4 with slide-out navigation drawer

2013-10-22T18:35:00.004+05:30

Looks like we don’t have to wait for the Nexus 5 to be released before we’re able to try out some of the updated apps likely to debut with Android 4.4 KiKat. We showed you guys some screenshots of the new Google Play Store 4.4(.21) a few days ago. The update introduced a fancy new slide-out navigation drawer similar to other Google apps, and it looks like it’s finally begun rolling out to Android users today.
If you don’t feel like waiting for the update to officially push to your device (no worries, neither could we), the application has been made available for downloading via the link below. Simply sideload the Google Play Store the same way as you would any other app.

Download: Google Play Store 4.4.21

Really, there doesn’t appear to be too many changes on the surface, but Google’s upcoming Newsstand (to replace Magazines) can be found buried deep within the apk, icon and all. We expect Google to complete the rebranding at a later time (more than likely during the KitKat reveal). Stay tuned.

source:[Android Police]

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Unlock forgotten android pattern using ADB

Root Samsung Galaxy J2 and Install TWRP recovery

[stable] Kitkat 4.4.4 Custom rom for Samsung Galaxy Pop / mini gt-s5570

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare cheat codes and easter eggs

Install Android N on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Lets Play; Lucid Air electric car winter test video

Google Which phone : Tool to find your next android phone.

Record mobile screen easily, free and unlimited without PC.

[APP] Official File Manager for Windows Phone Released.

(Download: Files for Windows Phone on the Windows Phone Store)

[Easy] Root and Install CWM on Moto G XT1033 Dual sim

Acess blocked websites in your college WIFI or LAN.

[Easy] Root and Install CWM 6.0.4.6 on Samsung Galaxy POP/Mini GT-S5570.

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Oneplus One : the 'Nexus 5 Killer' with CM 11 Custom Rom for $299

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Root Nokia X series Android phone to Install PlayStore and other Google Apps

Choose the best OS for your next PC.

Windows

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Chrome OS

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Android Convertibles

iPads With Keyboards

So, Which One Should You Choose?

Build your first Android App.

Android platform

Android virtual devices

Create and emulate your Android app

Modify the code

Test your app on an Android device

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Create your first Android app: step-by-step

Hack or Recover Windows xp / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Admin password Using KonBoot 2.3 USB

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Install Android 4.4 Kitkat on Galaxy S I9000 with Cynogenmod 11

Screen shot :

Root and install CWM on Galaxy S I9000

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Guide on:

How to root Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 and Install CWM Recovery

[Easy] Root and install CWM on Galaxy S4 I9500 with 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Themer beta Android app : theming beautiful than ever

HTC EVO 4G LTE JellyBean 4.3 Custom Rom

HTC EVO 4G LTE : Auto Unlock Bootloader + Root and CWM with WinDroid Toolkit v2.0

Get New Google Map 7.3 on your Android Smartphone

Google Maps 7.3 For Android Shows Up, Brings Compact Navigation Cards, Better Expanded Notifications, And More

What's New?

Duration, distance, and estimated arrival time in the expanded notification

Much more compact navigation cards

Discard confirmations

Miscellaneous

Download

Download Google Play Store 4.4 with slide-out navigation drawer

***(Download:* Files for Windows Phone *on the Windows Phone Store)***