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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Lenovo IdeaPad A1000, 7″ Screen + Voice Calling & Jellybean 4.1 OS for Rs. 8980 – Specs & Features

Lenovo IdeaPad A1000, 7″ Screen + Voice Calling & Jellybean 4.1 OS for Rs. 8980 – Specs & Features

 

After we checked out on what are the specs and features of Lenovo A3000 device, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of Lenovo A1000 Android based tablet. There are other tablets in this range but unfortunately doesn’t match the pricing or specs list as that of Lenovo A1000. Since Lenovo wishes to ensure a strong brand presence, the pricing will be the key and it will price its devices very generously compared to other tablets. While there are other tablets available in the market, the specialty of this tablet is that the overall built quality ids better than that of the likes of Micromax, LAVA or for say Karbonn which too have similar kind of tablets in the same range.
Specs and Features of Lenovo A1000:
Lenovo A1000 comes with the 7 inched screen size along with the Dual Core 1.2GHz of processor which runs on the Jellybean 4.1 firmware which can be upgraded to the latest Jellybean 4.2 firmware. Apart from the above, this device also comes with the front facing Dolby Digital Plus audio speakers, 1GB of RAM, 16 GB of on board storage option and also comes with the micro SD card slot which is no less than ideal for all the music lovers.  We have summed up a detailed list of specs and features of Lenovo A1000 below so that you can refer the same in an easy format.... (Read More)

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Cyanogen Mod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Cyanogen Mod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 can now be updated with the latest Firmware of Jellybean 4.2.2 which is brought to you by Cyanogen mod 10.1 firmware. This is the first firmware we are recommending for Galaxy Note 2 users at AndroidAdvices as it comes with not just stability factor but also make sure that it provides more value than ever. The best part is the customizations it offers along with the flexibility to try out different mods which otherwise is not possible in Normal firmwares.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES as your device may not detect with the KIES after applying this update as till now this update might not have arrived for your Country.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – 
Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - 
Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – 
Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
  • Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
  • As this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your device. To check on whether your Galaxy Note 2 is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.
Assuming that you have rooted your device, let’s check out on what are the instructions with which you can apply this firmware update....(Read More)

Manual Update Galaxy GRAND I9082 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XXUBMF2 Firmware – Guide

Manual Update Galaxy GRAND I9082 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XXUBMF2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung GRAND DUOS smartphone can now be updated with the Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware which is dubbed as XXUBMF2. Though this firmware is not yet pushed by Samsung officially, this can be applied on all Samsung Galaxy GRAND smartphones. Before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions to apply this firmware update, you will have to make sure that you have followed all the quick pre requisites which are mentioned below.
Note: Please note that this is the Official firmware released by Samsung and is not a beta or custom ROM firmware.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Samsung Galaxy GRAND smartphone should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data back.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the SUB Debugging Mode. Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of firmware update increases which may even brick your Galaxy S3.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update...(Read More)

Manual Update Galaxy GRAND I9082 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XXUBMF2 Firmware – Guide

Update HTC One with Jellybean 4.2.2 MIUI v5.0 Custom ROM Firmware – Guide

Update HTC One with Jellybean 4.2.2 MIUI v5.0 Custom ROM Firmware – Guide

 

HTC One smartphone can now be updated with the latest MIUI version 5 Custom ROM firmware which adopts simplistic UI and also comes with Stock Android Look and Feel. While the screen shots of this custom ROM mentioned below will substance that it comes with the Simplistic UI but also comes with state of the art features which are otherwise not available in the Stock Jellybean 4.2.2 Android firmware. Please note that this is the Custom ROM firmware and not the Stock firmware released by HTC. So, before we proceed onto check on what are The instructions with which you can apply this custom ROM firmware, you will have to go through the quick pre requisites mentioned below;
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • Only with the help of below mentioned steps, it’s preferred to create a backup. Make sure that you are not making use of HTC Sync for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the same.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • From the path “Settings > More > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.
  • Minimum charge left in your phone is 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.
  • Since this is a custom ROM Firmware, you will need to make sure that you have rooted your device which can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app. 
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Once you are done with the above mentioned steps, proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the list of instructions which will help you upgrade to this ROM....(Read More)

MTV Slash Android Tablet with 7″ Screen & 1GB RAM for Rs. 9,490 – Specs & Features

MTV Slash Android Tablet with 7″ Screen & 1GB RAM for Rs. 9,490 – Specs & Features

 

MTV India and Swipe Telecom has collaboratively launched an all-new 7-inched Tablet which comes with essential features with decent enough price tag. While the tablet space is getting hotter and hotter day by day as tablet shipments for the year 2013 is slowly outpacing the numbers of 2012 clearly means that more and more users are buying tablets of late which is eating the market share of Laptops. As per the recent study by some research agency, it had mentioned that Laptop shipments have reduced 11% YoY and is on a constant decline which clearly means that users are buying tablets than choosing to buy Laptops.

Specs and Features of Swipe MTV Slash Specs:
Swipe MTV Slash comes with the 7 inches of Screen Size with 5 point multi touch display and Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS. This tablet also comes with the 1GHz of Dual Core Processor and Dual Sim Capability along with 9 mm of thickness which corresponds to 290 grams of weight. In terms of camera, this tablet comes with a 5MP of Rear Camera with LED Flash and 0.3MP of front facing camera. This device also comes with the 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot and 3000mAH of Battery if that was not enough....(Read More)

LG Intros World’s Slimmest Full HD Screen with 5.2″ Display & 2.2mm Thickness – Details

LG Intros World’s Slimmest Full HD Screen with 5.2″ Display & 2.2mm Thickness – Details

 

While Samsung is still trying hard to commercialize the flexible screen displays, it now seems that LG will soon be coming up with the World’s Thinnest 1080p LCD Screen which comes at just 2.2mm thickness and has 5.2 inches of Screen Size. This thinnest screen from LG has been officially showcased and comes with the 2.3mm of Bezel which is a truly commendable job. Though the bezel on the device will be much greater than the 2.3mm, we can say that it will have one of the thinnest bezel ever. While the phones are getting thinner and thinner, it’s difficult to accommodate the larger battery in these devices.
LG Electronics calls this tech being used behind the screen as the Advanced One Glass Solution (OGS) which will be realized commercially very soon in its next generation of devices which will be available as soon this December 2013. The technology behind this involves the insertion of Dual flexible printed circuits between the LCD Panel and the touch film which results in 30% fewer lines on the Panel. Every pixel is RGB, and the screen can output 535 nits of brightness which is surprisingly higher than any 1080p Screen in the market which can currently produce...(Read More)

Download iOS7 Control Center of Apple for Android Smartphone

Download iOS7 Control Center of Apple for Android Smartphone

 

While some users are not liking the simplistic design of iOS 7, there might be few who might be just craving for the same and would be having the Android smartphone. So, in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can port this or install the Control Center application in your Android smartphone without rooting your device. If you can just recollect, IOS7 came with a hell lot of new features along with a complete overhauled design. Let’s check out on what exactly the list of features are highlights of this application. While we have Left Wrapper, Top Navigation bar and right wrapper for Android smart devices, you have now got the Bottom drag up menu as well which will maximize the
Notification Center once installed can be started just by swiping the screen from bottom to top and consists of below mentioned options which are;
  • Airplane Mode,
  • Wi Fi,
  • Bluetooth,
  • Data Network,
  • Screen Rotation,
  • Brightness,
  • Ringtone Sound,
  • Silent,
  • Torch,
  • Calculator,
  • Camera,
  • Mailbox

To download the IOS 7 Control Centre, you will need to download the same from the Google PLAY Store. We have also mentioned the screen captures of the same above. The Android variant of Control Center supports both the English and Chinese languages and looks almost the same as that of the Control center for iOS7...(Read More)

After Samsung, Motorola calls 4.3″ Android Phone as “Droid Mini” – Specs & Features

After Samsung, Motorola calls 4.3″ Android Phone as “Droid Mini” – Specs & Features

 

Motorola is all set to launch 3 smartphones if all goes as per the plan out of which recently we saw about the detailed specs and features of Droid ULTRA. So, let’s now check out on what are the leaked specs and features of Droid Mini smartphone. Recently also we saw with the Samsung terming “mini” for its Galaxy S4 Mini which comes with the 4.3 inches of screen size and now Motorola too seems to call a 4.3 incher as “Mini” sized smartphone. On June 11, there seems to be a private event which will be hosted by Motorola, a Google Company privately and has invited some Bloggers to try out their new range of smartphones...

Specs & Features of Motorola Droid Mini:
With 4.3 inches of Screen Size and a quad core processor, this smartphone too seems to come up with the Snapdragon 800 SoC along with the 1GB RAM and other core features like WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 etc. This device is pegged to come up with the 8MP of Camera at the back along with the 2MP of front facing camera. Though this list of specs is still not made official by Motorola, this news is as per various sources....(Read More)

Motorola Droid ULTRA with 5″ Display and Snapdragon 800 Processor – Specs & Features

Motorola Droid ULTRA with 5″ Display and Snapdragon 800 Processor – Specs & Features

 

Boom! Motorola seems to light up the year 2013 back from Ashes as its making stage set for its return after the acquisition of Google which was done by a couple of years back. It was unfortunate that while so many new handset manufacturers added the list, Motorola almost disappeared from the Race, but things gonna change soon as it will truly redefine the smartphone space forever. It was earlier leaked in the news that Customizable smartphone business is still not there and Motorola is all set to debut the same which will be a truly revolutionary thing. From the long list of smartphones which Motorola is supposed to come out, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of Motorola Droid Ultra smartphone.
Specs & Features of Motorola Droid ULTRA:
Motorola Droid Ultra will be coming with a 5 inched screen along with the Snapdragon 800 Processor of Quad Core along with the efficient 2GB of RAM. In terms of camera, this device is pegged to come up with the 10MP Shooter at the back along with the improved white balance and exposure clubbed with increased Capture time.
This device will also be coming up with other standard features like WI FI, Bluetooth and 3.5mm headset audio jack which otherwise is common across the high end smartphones. Along with Droid Maxx and Droid Ultra Mini, this smartphone too will be launched. This device will also be coming up with the best in class battery life....(Read More)

Motorola Droid ULTRA with 5″ Display and Snapdragon 800 Processor – Specs & Features


Download & Install Micromax Blow Air to Unlock / Shake Unlock App for Any Android Phone

Download & Install Micromax Blow Air to Unlock / Shake Unlock App for Any Android Phone

 

Micromax India yesterday launched a new Smart Phone called as the Canvas 4 which came up with some interesting features which we had listed yesterday in our blog post. One of those feature was the lock screen application which allows you to Unlock your Phone by just blowing air onto the screen or by just shaking the device.
Just download the APK file from the link given below and then proceed to the installation of this app. Ensure that you have enabled the option to “Allow installation of apps from sources other than the play store” from the Security section of your Phone. Once the app is installed, you would be asked to tap once on the same to Enable it following which you would get the lock screen active on your phone....(Read More)
 
 

How to Root & UnRoot Galaxy GRAND Quattro Android Phone – Guide

How to Root & UnRoot Galaxy GRAND Quattro Android Phone – Guide

 

Wanna Root your Samsung Galaxy GRAND Quattro smartphone? Then we will tell you on how you can actually root the device with the help of simple instructions. Once you have rooted your Galaxy GRAND Quattro smartphone, you can then you can install the custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming out in coming days. So, before we proceed on to check on what are the detailed list of instructions with which you can root the device, you will have to go through quick pre requisites mentioned below.
Note: Since we understand that Rooting Voids warranty, we have also mentioned in the tutorial on how to Unroot the device to revoke the root access and to get back the lost warranty.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your GALAXY GRAND Quattro should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
WhatsApp – Download the backup of all your Data from the Settings option
  • Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Let’s proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to root and install the custom ROM firmware in your GALAXY GRAND Quattro device....(Read More)

BLU Dash 4.5 with 4.5″ Display & Quad Core Processor for $139 – Details

BLU Dash 4.5 with 4.5″ Display & Quad Core Processor for $139 – Details

 

While there are some smartphones which are unrealistically priced higher, there are some smartphones which are being priced much lower than they ought to be. So, for all those who are aspiring about the smartphones which are not just smarter in terms of specs but also has lower price tag can check out more about BLU Dash smartphone which is horrendously smart than all other smartphones in its class. So, let’s check out on what are the detailed specs and features of this smartphone.
Specs and Features of BLU Dash:
BLU Dash smartphone comes with the 4.5 inches of Screen size with the resolution of 854 x 480 pixels along with the 1.2GHz of Quad Core Processor along with the 512MB of RAM and Jellybean 4.2 Android OS. The only disappointment is with the RAM which could have been of 1GB, this device comes with the 11.9mm of thickness as well.
The best part of this is that this device comes with MediaTek’s MT6589M chipset which is the power-efficiency and leading edge 28nm manufacturing, which results in incredible battery performance, lasting for several days without having to recharge.This device also comes with the 5MP of Camera along with the pixel density of 218 ppi in the display...(Read More)

Lava E-Tab Z7C+ with 7″ Display and Dual Cameras for Rs. 8,499 – Specs & Features

Lava E-Tab Z7C+ with 7″ Display and Dual Cameras for Rs. 8,499 – Specs & Features

 

Lava E-Tab Z7C+ smart tablet is the new 7 incher tablet in the space which comes with decent enough specs and features. While the likes of Micromax, Videocon and other players are already in the market with their tablets in this price range, it will be interesting to check out on how LAVA products will be panning out in terms of selling. The major problem with the LAVA is that it failed to communicate consumers that it’s not a cheap Chinese brand which doesn’t emphasize on the Quality and Trust in its products. While we can only hope that LAVA improves their marketing strategy, let’s proceed on to check the specs and features of this tablet.
Specs and Features of Lava E-Tab Z7C+ smart tablet:
Lava E-Tab Z7C+ smart tablet comes with the 7 inches of Screen Size along with the Capacitive touch screen which has the resolution of 800 x 480 Pixels. In terms of processor, this tablet comes with the 1GHz of Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor along with the Android 4.0 ICS Firmware. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 4GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot of 32GB along with the 512MB of RAM. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 2MP of Rear Camera along with the 0.3MP of Front Facing Camera. We have also summed up the specs and features of this smartphone below for your reference...(Read More)

Manual Update India Galaxy S4 i9500 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XWUBMG1 Firmware – Guide

Manual Update India Galaxy S4 i9500 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XWUBMG1 Firmware – Guide

 

Galaxy S4 Exynos variant can finally be applied with the latest and official version of Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS. While this update as of now is only available for Indian SGS4 users, this update can also be applied for Sri Lankan as well as for Russian devices. Just in case if you hate to wait for the update and would like to manually apply the update can very well follow the instructions mentioned in this article for Jellybean 4.2.2 upgrade. Before proceeding, you will have to make sure that you have followed the list of quick pre requisites. This all new jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware update is dubbed as XWUBMG1.
Note: Applying this firmware update will in no manner be rooting the device / voiding the warranty.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Galaxy S4 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Let’s proceed to the next Steps where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update...(Read More)

Toshiba AT7 Tablet with 7″ Screen & Jellybean 4.2.2 Android – Specs & Features

Toshiba AT7 Tablet with 7″ Screen & Jellybean 4.2.2 Android – Specs & Features

 

 

Up next, Toshiba too wants to go for a Kill as its all set for launching an all new 7 inched Android tablet which comes with some latest specs and features. Japan based company is all set to take on the Korean giants like Samsung and LG. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this tablet which is supposed to come up with soon. While the specs mentioned in this post are still not yet confirmed by TOSHIBA, most of the specs seems to be correct.
Specs and Features of TOSHIBA AT7 Android Tablet:
TOSHIBA AT7 Android Tablet comes with the 7 inches of Screen size along with the 1.6GHz of Processor along with the Mali 400 MP GPU and comes with the resolution of 1024 x 600 Pixels along with the latest Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS. This tablet was caught on the AnTuTu Benchmarking tool which clearly places this tablet above all other 7 incher tablets as it’s the most powerful among the lot. On AnTuTu, this device has been bench-marked at 17,639. For your convenience, we have also mentioned the detailed list of specs and feature...(Read More)
 

Toshiba AT7 Tablet with 7″ Screen & Jellybean 4.2.2 Android – Specs & Features

Karbonn Smart A27+ with 5″ qHD Display & 1GHz Dual Core Processor for Rs. 8,999 – Specs & Features

Karbonn Smart A27+ with 5″ qHD Display & 1GHz Dual Core Processor for Rs. 8,999 – Specs & Features

 

Just after launching the Karbonn Titanium S9 Android smartphone few days back, its now time to speak about one more smartphone from Karbonn dubbed as “Karbonn Smart A27+” smartphone which comes with decent amount of specs along with the 5 inches of Screen Size. This smartphone gives a tough to other smartphones like Xolo, LAVA, Micromax and to a certain extent for Samsung as well. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this smartphone in detail below;
Specs & Features of Karbonn Smart A27+ Android Smartphone:
With 5 inches of Screen Size, it comes with the resolution of 540 x 960 which many sound bit less but pictures look effortlessly clear. This smartphone comes with the 8MP Rear Facing Camera along with the front Facing Camera as well. This device is also a Dual Sim capable as it can house GSM + GSM Capability. Additionally, it also comes with all other basic features like GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), FM Radio along with the latest Jellybean 4.1 Android OS.
This device also comes with the 4GB of internal memory along with the expandable memory card slot of 32GB and 512MB RAM. In terms of battery, this device has a 2000mAh of battery which is great batter power...
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“HTC Butterfly S Dual” with 5″ HD Screen + 2GB RAM & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

“HTC Butterfly S Dual” with 5″ HD Screen + 2GB RAM & 3200mAH Battery – Specs & Features

 

HTC Butterfly S with Dual Sim Capability now seems evident for Chinese Market as leaks clearly suggest that this smartphone will soon be launched by HTC. This “9060″ device comes with WCDMA radio which means that this device can be used along with the China Unicom operator and also it will work with some other operators as well around the Globe. This device will be coming up with the Black and White colors but the back cover will remain as the Black. So, lets proceed and check out on what are the specs and features of HTC Butterfly S Dual.
 courtesy: fonearena
Specs & Features of HTC Butterfly S Dual:
HTC Butterfly S Dual comes with 5 inched Screen and HTC Sense 5.0 along with HTC Zoe and Blink feed capabilities.  With 1.9GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM along with the Adreno 320 GPU, this device is fully packed and even in some cases better than HTC One smartphone which is the current flagship smartphone from HTC. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 2.1MP HD Front Facing Camera along with the Ultra Pixel Camera at the rear. With HTC Zoe, Blink feed and Boom Sound Speakers, this device also boasts 16GB of internal memory along with the micro sd card slot of 64GB. In terms of battery, this device comes with 3200mAH along with Jellybean 4.2.2 Android OS....
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Root 21 SONY Android Devices with Just One Click – Simplest Guide

Root 21 SONY Android Devices with Just One Click – Simplest Guide

 

One Rooting App for Rooting 21 Devices, yep! It’s true.. So, for all those who are having the SONY smartphones, you no longer have to find out different packages for rooting the device as in the due course of this article we will be letting you know on how you can root your SONY smart device with just a click so that you can make the most out of it. Once you root the device, you will now be able to install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which need the Rooting Access.
  1. Xperia Z (C6602 / 3): 10.1.1.A.1.253/307
  2. Xperia ZL (C6502/3/6): 10.3.A.0.423
  3. Xpera Tablet Z (SGP321): 10.1.1.A.1.307
  4. Xperia Tablet Z (SGP311 / 2): 10.1.C.0.370
  5. Xperia SP (C5302/3/6): 12.0.A.1.284
  6. Xperia T (LT30p): 9.1.A.1.141/142
  7. Xperia TX (LT29i): 9.1.B.1.67
  8. Xperia V (LT25i): 9.1.A.1.140/142
  9. Xperia S (LT26i): 6.2.B.0.211
  10. Xperia SL (LT26ii): 6.2.B.0.211
  11. Xperia Acro S (LT26w): 6.2.B.0.200/211
  12. Xperia P (LT22i): 6.2.A.1.100
  13. Xperia Go (ST27i / a): 6.2.A.1.100
  14. Xperia AX (SO-01E): 9.1.C.0.473
  15. Xperia Z (SO-02E): 10.1.D.0.343
  16. Xperia Tablet Z (SO-03E): 10.1.E.0.265/269
  17. Xperia GX (SO-04D): 7.0.D.1.137
  18. Xperia A (SO-04E): 10.1.1.D.0.179
  19. Xperia SX (SO-05D): 7.0.D.1.137
  20. Xperia VL (SOL21): 9.1.D.0.395
  21. Xperia UL (SOL22): 10.2.F.3.43
Essential Pre Requisites:
  • Before rooting, it’s very important to create a backup of all the data present in your device with the help of below mentioned steps. Alternatively, you can als create the backup with the help of SONY PC Companion.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next steps where we have mentioned the detailed guide to root your SONY Xperia Device.....
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Panasonic P11 Android Phone with 5″ Screen & Jellybean 4.2 Android OS for Rs. 16,890 – Specs & Features

Panasonic P11 Android Phone with 5″ Screen & Jellybean 4.2 Android OS for Rs. 16,890 – Specs & Features

 

Panasonic P11 Android smartphone is the newest smartphone from the company after launching the Panasonic P51 Flagship smartphone which was earlier released in May 2013. As of now Panasonic has been busy extending its product roll out on the P Series, but simultaneously Panasonic will also be launching the T Series of smartphone which will be dubbed as T11. While Micromax, Samsung, LG and SONY are slugging it out in the market with its range of smartphones, it’s now time for Panasonic to come out with the smartphones.
Specs and Features of Panasonic P11:
Panasonic P11 smartphone comes with the 5 inches of Screen Size and HD IPS Panel which comes with the 1.2GHz of Quad Core processor along with the Dual Sim Capability (GSM + GSM) along with the Jellybean 4.2 Android OS. This device also comes with the 8MP of Auto Focus Camera along with the LED Flash and 1.3MP of Front Facing Camera. Additionally, this device also comes with the 1GB of RAM along with the 4GB of internal memory and expandable memory card slot of up to 32GB. You no longer will have wait for the updates as it already comes with the Jellybean 4.2 Android OS...
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XOLO PLAY T1000 with 4.7″ HD Screen, 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor & 1GB RAM – Specs & Features

XOLO PLAY T1000 with 4.7″ HD Screen, 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor & 1GB RAM – Specs & Features

 

XOLO PLAY is the new smartphone which comes with the 4.7 inches of Screen Size. This smartphone comes powered with the Nvidia Tegra 3 Processor along with the decent enough specs and features. While the likes of LAVA and Micromax are currently speeding the product launches, it now seems like XOLO too wants to join the party by coming out products which are not just buffed with the specs but also the pricing is taken care of. Let’s head over to the detailed list of specs and features of this XOLO PLAY Android smartphone.
Specs & Features of XOLO PLAY:
XOLO Play comes with the 4.7 inches of HD Screen which comes with the resolution of 1280 x 720 p display along with the IPS Display and 312PPI. With Jellybean 4.1.1 Android OS, this device is powered with the 1.5GHz of quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor with 416 MHz 12 Core NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU. In terms of camera, this device comes with the 8MP of rear facing camera with BSI Sensor and LED Flash along with the 1080p Recording capability and not to forget it also comes with the 2MP of front facing camera....(Read More)

Panasonic T11 Android Phone with 4″ Screen & 1.2GHz Screen – Specs & Features

Panasonic T11 Android Phone with 4″ Screen & 1.2GHz Screen – Specs & Features

 

Panasonic is all set to release its 3rd smartphone which will be dubbed as T11 smartphone. After releasing the smartphone recently which is dubbed as P11 and Panasonic P51, it now seems that there will be more new smartphones be releasing from Panasonic. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of T11 smartphone which is expected to be released very soon.

 
Specs & Features of Panasonic T11:
Panasonic T11 smartphone comes with the 4 inches of Screen Size and 480 X 800 Pixels resolution which comes with the 1.2GHz of Quad Core processor along with the Dual Sim Capability (GSM + GSM) along with the Jellybean 4.1 Android OS. This device also comes with the 5MP of Auto Focus Camera along with the LED Flash and 0.3MP of Front Facing Camera. 
Additionally, this device also comes with the 1GB of RAM along with the 4GB of internal memory and expandable memory card slot of up to 32GB. You no longer will have wait for the updates as it already comes with the Jellybean 4.1 Android OS. This also comes with all other standard options like Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS etc. Last but not the least, this device comes with 1500mAH of battery....
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Galaxy S4 Mini Launches in India for Rs. 27,900, Up for Pre-Order Now- Specs & Features

Galaxy S4 Mini Launches in India for Rs. 27,900, Up for Pre-Order Now- Specs & Features

 

After  Galaxy S3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 and now the time has come for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Galaxy S4 comes with the lowered specs and features as that of Galaxy S4 but the looks and hardware form factor will remain the same as that of the flagship model Samsung Galaxy S4. Unfortunately, the specs are lowered by a very huge margin as it comes with the Dual Core processor unlike the Quad Core processor in Galaxy S4. The model number of Galaxy S4 Mini is GT-I9190. So let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this Galaxy S4 Mini.
Purported Specs and Features of Galaxy S4 Mini:
Samsung Galaxy S4 comes along with 4.3 inches of Super AMOLED Qhd display with the pixel density (PPI) of 256 against the PPI of Galaxy S4 which is a whopping 441. Galaxy S4 Mini will comes along with 1.7GHz Dual-Core CPU which will be based on the Touch wiz Nature UX 2.0 and will be running on the Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. S4 Mini almost looks like Galaxy S4 only as it picks up the same form factor. The resolution of this device is said to be of 960×540 pixels. There will be two variants of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini which you can check it out in the images mentioned below...(Read More)

ZTE Geek U988S with 1.8GHz of Quad Core & 2GB RAM – Specs & Features

ZTE Geek U988S with 1.8GHz of Quad Core & 2GB RAM – Specs & Features

 

ZTE Geek U988S smartphone is the latest in the lot which comes with the Full HD LCD screen along with the NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 processor. The best part of this device is that when you compare this phone with all other earlier products from ZTE, the built quality has been substantially improved. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of ZTE Geek U988S smartphone. This is one of the most powerful smartphone as of now as it comes with the 1.8GHz of Quad Core Smartphone along with the 2GB of RAM. While Huawei and LG to upping their ante, this may set the perfect stage for Samsung’s slowdown.
Specs & Features of ZTE Geek U988S smartphone:
ZTE Geek U988S smartphone comes with the 1.8GHz of Quad Core processor along with the 2GB of RAM and not to forget, this device also comes with the 5 inched Display and 1280 x 720p Display. With front facing camera of 2MP, this device also comes with the 8MP of Rear Facing Camera. This device will be working on the China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network....(Read More)

Moto X to come with 16 Color Options, Tailor made Stock Wallpapers & Much More – Details

Moto X to come with 16 Color Options, Tailor made Stock Wallpapers & Much More – Details

 

When we talk of customizations in Moto X smartphone, it won’t be just limited to the hardware specs as you will also get to choose from the several colors as it is believed that Moto X will be available in as many as 16 colors out of which customers will be able to select different colors from the black plate and the rim. If this was not enough, it will also enable users to engrave their name / personal message at the back which can be done with the help of a website. As per ABC’s sources, hardware can not be customized which is not confirmed as of now by Motorola, though the smartphone is likely to come with different storage options.
You can refer to the different image renders which appeared recently for Moto X smartphone as even Eric Schmidt was caught using the Moto X smartphone in Public. Adding to the list of customizations, you can also choose from the different wallpapers which you want it to be present by default. Being an Android device which is also one of the highly customizable platform, Google and Motorola wants to make sure that More Power to customers should be given when it comes to Choice....(Read More)

Galaxy Note N7000___Root Galaxy Note N7000 on XXLT6 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

Galaxy Note N7000___Root Galaxy Note N7000 on XXLT6 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

 

XXLT6 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware was the recent version of firmware released for Samsung Galaxy Note n7000 and the time has come for all users to root the same so that you can make use of custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which need the root access. So, let’s check out on what are the quick pre requisites section. We will also be very shortly coming out with various custom ROM firmwares for your Galaxy Note which will truly redefine the user experience in your Galaxy Note device.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your device should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use KIES for backup of data as it may not detect the device in the KIES after the update.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 50% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process.
  • Enter your device in the Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode in Galaxy Note N7000 can be entered by pressing the Volume Up Key + Menu Button and then press the Power button.
Disclaimer: Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible.
Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next steps where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to root the device....(Read More)

Google PLAY Store Web Version Gets a Major Design Overhaul – Details & Issues

Google PLAY Store Web Version Gets a Major Design Overhaul – Details & Issues

 

Google has finally released the latest and the updated user interface of Google PLAY web version which ropes in the latest state of the art design which is not only simple but also is very appealing. Earlier Google has recently talked about this new revamped version of Google PLAY Web Store in its Google I/O 2013 event. The specialty of this part is very fast and loads in few seconds. The best part is that the new Google PLAY Store can be accessed from all parts of the Globe. We have shown some of the screen captures of the New Google PLAY Store Web version.
   


While the new PLAY Store is very smooth and faster than ever, it has some issues as well. This new layout doesn’t seem to work well with the browsers other than Chrome, Opera, or Maxthon. There are some issues in some versions of IE as well. WebP images are not supported by every browser – in fact, if you’re not using Chrome, Opera, or Maxthon, your browser does not currently support WebP.
Also when you are selecting the categories of the Store, you might face difficulties in going to Home section as mouse over is not that accurate which is a huge design flaw by Google...(Read More)

Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro Mi-491 with 4.5″ WVGA Display & Dual Camera for Rs. 7,999 – Specs & Features

Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro Mi-491 with 4.5″ WVGA Display & Dual Camera for Rs. 7,999 – Specs & Features

 

Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro Mi-491 dual-SIM smartphone is the latest addition to the S-Mobility’s portfolio and comes with not just affordable price point but also comes with the decent enough specs whish otherwise is only available with select handset manufacturers. So, let’s check out on what are the specs and features of this smartphone. While other manufacturers are trying hard to sell affordable smartphones, Spice Mobility too is gearing up to give a tough fight to rest of the manufacturers.
Specs and Features of Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro dual-SIM smartphone:
Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro dual-SIM smartphone comes with the 4.5 inches of FWVGA resolution along with the 1GHz of Dual Core Processor and 512MB of RAM. In terms of memory, this device comes with 4GB of internal memory along with the 32GB of external storage. Tis phone also comes with the Spice Cloud Service which allows you to save the files on cloud.
In terms of camera, this device comes with the 5MP of Auto Focus Camera at the back and a 1.3MP camera at the front. This device also comes with the Jellybean Android 4.1 OS along with the Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi Fi capability. Over and above, it also offers anti-theft features such as remote wipe, remote locking and SIM change alerts, and helps in locating the device, if lost. Last but not the least, this device comes with the 1700mAh of Battery....(Read More)

Galaxy S2 GT I9100__Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Stable Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

Galaxy S2 GT I9100__Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Stable Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware – Guide

 

What if we tell you to install the custom ROM firmware in your Galaxy S2 which only fixes all the bugs in your current default factory firmware of Jellybean? So, let’s check out on how you can install the same in your device before which you will have to follow the list of quick pre requisites which are mentioned below. The firmware which we will eb checking out is the Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware. We have also mentioned the screen captures of this custom ROM firmware which is dubbed as “Biftor ROM”.
Note: Though applying this firmware update will void the Warranty, you can at any point of time revert back to the factory firmware.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Galaxy S2 GT I9100 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
  • As this is a custom ROM, you need to make sure that your phone is rooted and installed with the custom recovery image. Just in case if your phone is not rooted,
  • Custom Recovery image can be installed from the “ROM Manager” app which you can download from PLAY Store. Do check on whether your device is rooted or not with the help of the “Root Checker” app.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you upgrade the Firmware with the latest Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS...(Read More)

Manual Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 XXLT5 Firmware with Galaxy S4 Features

Manual Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 XXLT5 Firmware with Galaxy S4 Features

 

XXLT5 for Galaxy Note N7000 ropes in the much awaited stability to the Jellybean 4.1.2 release and can now be updated in your device. So, for all those who are just waiting for updating your device with the most stable firmware ever can now rejoice. Let’s check out on how you can exactly apply this release in your phablets. For all whose who have updated their device with the XXLT4 version of firmware, users reported issues with the Video Player and the same has been fixed in this release.
Note: Applying this update will in no manner be voiding the warranty in any manner as it’s an official update released by Samsung Electronics.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • All the data in your Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Make sure that you are not backing the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
  • From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 40% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process.
  • (Optional) Turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Recovery mode. Recovery mode in Galaxy Note N7000 can be entered by pressing the Volume Up Key + Menu Button and then press the Power button. Just in case if the device gets turned ON in the normal mode, then you will have to retry the process of entering the device in the Recovery Mode. If your device is rooted, then you can enter into Recovery Mode via ROM Manager app. In Recovery mode, select “Wipe Data” and “Clear Cache” to wipe all the data.
Disclaimer: Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible.
Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed tutorial on how to apply this firmware update in your Galaxy Note N7000....
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

HTC Desire 200, Ultra Affordable Android Phone with 1GHz Speed – Specs & Features

 

HTC Desire 200 is the latest affordable budget smartphone which was earlier spotted by the Taiwanese site. Though the exact list of specs and certification is still not know, we got to know some of the specs which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. The exact details about the availability of this device is still not known but we will keep you updated on the same. 
HTC which recently said that it wants to substantially increase the market share by a considerable amount, by launching such smartphones constantly will ensure that the presence of the company is felt by consumers and users will consider HTC while buying the smartphones.
Specs and Features of HTC Desire 200:
 To Start with, this device comes with 3.5inches of Screen Size and 1GHz of Single Core Processor. The only issue at present is that this seem to come with the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.4 OS and not with the latest Jellybean 4.1 / 4.2 Android OS. The best part is the pricing, this device will be placed in the low cost segment and in India there are not many devices which are priced in this segment. It will not only be a challenge for HTC but also will be a huge opportunity for HTC when it comes to sell this smartphone. We have summed up the list of features below...(Read More)


Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Liquid Smooth Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide

 

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 smartphone users can now make the most of their smartphone as in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can install the latest version of Liquid Smooth Custom ROM firmware which ropes in the magic of Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. The best part of this is that it comes with the added additives of Jellybean 4.2.2 experience. So, before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions to apply this update, follow the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below;
Note: Though applying this firmware update will void the Warranty, you can at any point of time revert back to the factory firmware.
Quick Pre Requisites:
  • Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES as your device may not detect with the KIES after applying this update as till now this update might not have arrived for your Country.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – 
Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -
Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings –
Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
  • Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
  • As this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your device. To check on whether your Galaxy S2 is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.
 Assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can proceed on to next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update...(Read More)