How to root Micromax Canvas 4 A210 in 5 minutes
Micromax Canvas 4 might have faced criticism for packing nothing new, but still the popularity of the Canvas series still managed to lure decent buyers for the device. If you want to root Micromax Canvas 4 A210, this easy guide will help you do that in a matter of minutes.
Before you Proceed:Rooting has its advantage…
How to set an image slideshow as wallpaper on an Android Device
In a previous post, we learnt how to download a Facebook Album without going through the hassle of saving each image individually. After I downloaded the Facebook album, the next thing I wanted was to use the album slideshow as wallpaper on my Karbonn ST8 Velox Android tablet. Thus began my crusade for looking out fo…
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New Nexus 7, with the sharpest 7" screen ever, available in India for INR 19k
Google, as always, hasn't included India among the first countries to receive some Nexus love. But thanks to a seller on Ebay.in, the Indian version of the online mega-retailer, the new version of Nexus 7, which was announced on 24th July, Indian fans of the Android OS can get their hands on the New Nexus 7 as ss…
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Exclusive: 2 Methods to Root Xolo Play T1000 in 7 easy steps
Xolo Play T1000 has emerged as a serious competitor to the Canvas 4 smartphone and is gaining some serious love from people looking to buy a phone in that price range. The phone packs a premium look along with some powerful specs under its hood, making it a good deal for those who don’t want to pay extra money just f…
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Unexpected Sale: Flipkart pricing error puts HTC One X on sale for INR 19k; Sells out
About 3 days back, Flipkart listed HTC One X for ` 19k, probably by mistake, but netizens grabbed at this chance like hungry cats and the product was sold out within hours of the deal going live.
Discussions going on at Desidime suggest that Flipkart might have meant to add a cashback offer of `800 but ended up offeri…
Deal Alert: Get Samsung Galaxy S4 for just Rs. 31,346
If you were waiting for a price drop to get yourself a Samung Galaxy S4, this is the time to do it. The fastest selling device from Samsung is now available from Tradus for an astonishing price tag of Rs. 33,790 ($572), including shipping charges. For those who are unaware, the phone was launched for a bulky Rs. 41,5…
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GravityBox brings hoards of tweaks and fixes to Mediatek MT6589 powered Android Devices
One of the very few reasons I dislike cheaper Mediatek powered Android devices is the lack of development efforts that happen for such devices. With heavyweight retailers such as Sony deciding to compete with the cheaper Asian and Chinese brands and using Mediatek processor in their device, this chipset is surely set…
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Ubuntu to collect $32 mn for its cutting edge Ubuntu Edge, packs 4 GB RAM & 128 GB Internal storage
After the announcement of Ubuntu OS for mobile, here comes the next major announcement from Mark Shuttleworth, Founder of Ubuntu. Ubuntu has kick started a new project for an upcoming smartphone called the Ubuntu Edge. According to Shuttleworth, he aims to provide a testbed with cutting-edge technologies for the mobi…
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Increase Mediatek MT6575 & MT6577 Internal Storage (app install space) using Data repartition tool
For rooted Android phones, there are countless mods that can help users increase their internal memory. One of the most beneficial ones I have found are Link2sd (based on a2sd script) and swapping the internal and external sd card. While Link2sd method works best for phones which don't have an internal sd card, s…
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These 6 methods will help you unbrick any Android Device
Any Android device can get bricked when you perform advanced actions like flashing a custom rom or rooting the phone. The fear of bricking their device keeps many Android users from going advanced and thus prevents them from enjoying the many perks of rooting. Prevention is better than cure, they say. So, first, we s…
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Annoyed by the "USB Debugging Connected" Notification? Get rid of it in 2 minutes
Whenever I connect my phone to the PC, the notification bar gets filled up. Why? There's always a "USB Debugging Connected", "Turn On USB Storage" and a few other application specific notifications lying there. Though we can turn off the application specific notifications in the newer version…
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Forgot your Android’s Pattern/Password? Use these 5 methods to regain access
I have been in the following conversation at least a hundred times literally.
They: “Hey bro, I have forgot my pattern/password. Even worse, I also don’t have access to the google account I have tied to my phone. How can I get it back?”
Me: “Boot your phone to recovery mode and reset it.”
They: “Aww… I have to lose a…
Web Version of Google Play Store gets refreshed, Now-esque look
The web version of Google's Play Store has received a much needed upgrade in terms of both its look and functionality. This morning, when I was fumbling around on Google and ended up on Play Store, this sweet surprise welcomed me. The new look of the Play Store will surely be appreciated by many Android fans, as …
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How to Unbrick, Unroot and Fix heating problem on Micromax A89 (3-in-1 Guide)
Once upon a time, we had covered the rooting and clockworkmod flashing procedures for Micromax A89 Ninja. Since then, we have seen the launch of a flurry of new devices from Micromax. But thanks to the Almighty, Micromax remembered that they had launched a device called the Micromax A89 and listening to their custom…
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Tip: Extract any App or Game’s apk to get fonts, pictures, sounds and more
The apk file of an application or game is nothing but a zip file full of all the resources the app uses, which most of the times include sounds, pictures and fonts. So, if you had a very cure sound in a game that you always wanted to set as your ringtone, now you know how you can do so.
How to extract Sounds, Picture…
Exclusive: We've got a clue what Android 5 Key Lime Pie might look like!
No, we don’t have an insider at Google and this isn’t a leak. We are guessing what the UI of Android 5 might look like based on what’s happening around us. It has been some time since Google has started moving away from the Holo design in the updates it has been pushing to the apps in the Google Suite. Don't know…
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Rogers Moto X shows off its features in what appears to be an official video
In a recently leaked video, which appears to be shot professionally, we get to see the Moto X in its full glory. The HD video shows off the phone's new features, like always on voice command system (probably named Moto Magic) which can be used to access commonly used features without using your fingers. We still …
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Review: Startapp is a great opportunity for Android Devs to cash in on their hard work
Startapp is one of the most talked about startups in the Android industry. And why won't it be? In just over 1 year of its service, Startup appears on over 2.87% of apps present in the play store (according to appbrain). We shall be exploring the reasons behind the success of Startapp, while reviewing it in this a…
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Top 10 Smartphones in India: July 2013
As long as smartphone area is concerned, first half of 2013 has been very prosperous for this segment of mobile industry. All the major companies including Nokia, Samsung, HTC, Sony etc. have launched their high-end models in the first half of 2013.
With Nexus 4 launched for Indian users, S4 coming with stock jelly…