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The below guide will show you how to root your Droid Razr if it has updated to the latest Ice-Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 firmware.  If you haven’t got the update yet though, wait for some more time and you should get it eventually over the air. I. Before You Begin 1.  While this procedure does not affect the data on your device in any way, be safe and make a backup of important data before you proceed just in case. 2.  Make sure the necessary drivers are installed before you proceed.  If you are unsure, use the download link in the […]

The Galaxy S II HD LTE is a slightly tweaked version of the famed Galaxy S II and hence, requires a different approach when rooting the device.  This post will show you how to do that exactly; read on to know more. I.  Before You Begin 1.  You will not lose any data by following this procedure but back up your important data as a precaution. 2.  This only works with the Bell Canada version of the Galaxy S II HD LTE, so do not try this on any other variants of the same device!! II.  Necessary Downloads 1.  cwm_5.5.0.4_recovery.tar.

Now that you have rooted your Xperia Neo V, the next logical step of course is flashing ClockworkMod Recovery to start trying all those custom ROMs available for the device.  Read on to know how to do this: I.  Before You Begin 1.  This method works on the Xperia Neo V running Android 4.0.4. 2.  You need to be rooted for this procedure to work.  Read up our post here on how to do this before you proceed any further. II.  Necessary Downloads CWM-Install.rar III.  Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the Xperia Neo V 1.  Enable USB Debugging on your device.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo recently got updated to Android 4.0 and while that is great news, it broke root access for many users.  This guide will show you how to fix that and regain root – read on to know how. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This procedure works on the Xperia Neo V with a locked bootloader running Android 4.0.4.  If you have an unlocked bootloader, look to our post on the same to know how to root it. 2.  Remember to back up your data before you proceed any further! 3.  Make sure you have set up

The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 is a tablet based on NVidia’s Tegra 2 chipset and features a 1GHz dual-core CPU along with 1GB of RAM.  Sounds great, right? What’s not so great is that the tablet is still running Honeycomb 3.2 with Ice-Cream Sandwich yet to be released for it.  Until that happens though, the least we could do is root the tablet and get something more out of it, right?  Read on to know how to do this. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This method works by flashing a prerooted ROM (with CWM included) on your device which will erase

With the the recent ZVC update, Sprint broke root for all the people who updated the LG Marquee – this post should remedy that by flashing a prerooted ZVC image, enabling users to have the latest update from Sprint but with root access.  Keep reading to know how. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Back up your data as you will lose data since we will be downgrading the OS to (ZV9) to a lower version in order to root it.  The best way to back up your data is to sync with your Google account (for contacts), copy all important

As is usual with most updates, the Sony Ericsson Walkman Live lost root access after its recent update to Android 4.0.4.  The guide below will show you how to obtain root access on this device running the 4.1.B.0.431 version of the OS and install ClockworkMod Recovery, enabling you to flash custom ROMs and do other things that require root access. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This will not erase any data from your device, but as a precaution, do a backup of what you feel is important just in case. 2.  This solution works by flashing a modified kernel that

While similar in almost all respects to the original Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100), the i9100G comes with a different chipset (TI OMAP 4430) and aims to give users the same experience that they expect from the i9100.  The below guide will show you to upgrade this device to Android 4.0.3 ICS, which should be a huge change from the Gingerbread state it previously was in.  Read on to know how. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make a backup of everything you feel is important as you will be erasing all the data during the process. 2.  Resort to this procedure

Now that you have rooted your 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 (WiFi Only, US version) and are enjoying whatever benefits are bestowed upon your device after rooting it and installing CWM, you may at some point want to get back to stock.  This post will show you how. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Doing this will delete all your data, so back up everything you feel is important. 2.  This procedure will install UEALCB version of Android (ICS 4.0.3).  You can update to the latest version over the air after you have completed this procedure. 3.  This stock firmware is only

The international version of the Samsung Galaxy Note recently saw itself updated to ICS, much to the delight every owner, but for those who were rooted on Gingerbread, this meant that they would have to lose root and in turn, ClockworkMod Recovery, which is what enables us to flash custom ROMs.  This guide will show you how to root your N7000 again, but with Android 4.0 this time. I.  Before You  Begin 1.  This solution is only for the international version Galaxy Note that has updated recently to ICS. 2.  This solution will not increase your flash counter and does

The LG Revolution was one smart CDMA device when it debuted last May on Verizon, before it was pushed down under by the dual-core devices that hit the markets.  While the device may have lost its shine this year, here’s a chance for current owners to get a bit more from this oldish device, by rooting it and flashing ClockworkMod Recovery – the only way to go if your next stop is custom ROMs.  Read on then to know how to do both of these procedures in one go. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure you have the necessary

The CSL Mi357 is an Android device that is affordable and available in some Asian regions and while its specs won’t blow anyone away, it does satisfy your needs if all you want is a simple droid running Gingerbread.  This guide will show how to root this specific device and take a bit more utility out of this simple device. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure you have ADB drivers installed.  If you haven’t done this already, look to our How-To on this to guide you. 2.  You won’t absolutely need to back your data up, but do so

This guide will show you how to root the Huawei Blaze, a low-end Android smartphone, and also install ClockworkMod Recovery, which should enable backups via Nandroid, flash a custom ROM and much more that the ClockworkMod Recovery usually offers.  Read on to know how. I.  Before You Begin 1.  There have been problems reported while running the tool used in this guide on Windows XP, so make sure you have a Windows 7-based PC. 2.  Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed before you begin.  If you are unsure about this, check the next section to download and install

The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is a slightly tweaked version of the Vibrant on T-Mobile and is similar in most respects to the original device except for its 4G support.  This how-to will show how to root this device running Gingerbread 2.3.6 and if your device is still on Froyo 2.2.1, help you upgrade to Android 2.3.6 and then root it. I.  Upgrading to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Skip this section if you are already running Android 2.3.6. 1.  Download and Kies Mini. 2.  Make sure USB Debugging is not enabled on your device.  Go to Settings > Application > Development

There are times when you’ll need to rush your Android device for a problem to the service center and if you are rooted or running a custom ROM, the service center may not like what you have done with your device and void your warranty.  This post shows you how to unroot and go back to stock for just those situations.  Read on to know how. I.  Before You Begin Since you will be flashing a stock ROM, this will erase all the data on your device.  So make sure a make backup of your apps, documents and any other