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Every Android device has, what is called, a recovery image on it. This is basically a part of the Android operating system that you or the manufacturer can access if your device becomes unresponsive and then use it to restore your device. A custom recovery image, however, is a recovery image that a developer has altered that can not only help the device if it becomes responsive, but also has the added benefits of allowing us to make major changes to the operating system and have even further customizations on your device. In this procedure, we’ll show you how to […]

A custom ROM is a custom version of Android for your device. After you have rooted your device and flashed a custom recovery on it, you can then use the recovery to flash a custom ROM. Thanks to a sizeable community of developers, there are a lot of these third-party ROMs to choose from (depending on the device) and each one is unique. Developers usually give you the latest version of Android in their ROM, their own custom themes, options, and a ton of other customization options and enhancements. In this procedure, we’ll show you how to flash a custom

Gaining S-OFF on your HTC device is one thing you must do if you really want total control of your device.  Once you are S-OFF, it will be much more easier to flash custom ROMs, custom bootscreens, recoveries, etc.  For the HTC One M8 (AT&T version), gaining S-OFF is now possible and this is what the guide below helps you to achieve. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure you have the proper drivers installed on your PC before starting.  Installing HTC Sync will usually take care of this (but be sure that HTC Sync is not running during the

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your AT&T HTC One M8, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and

Every Android device has, what is called, a recovery image on it. This is basically a part of the Android operating system that you or the manufacturer can access if your device becomes unresponsive and then use it to restore your device. A custom recovery image, however, is a recovery image that a developer has altered that can not only help the device if it becomes responsive, but also has the added benefits of allowing us to make major changes to the operating system and have even further customizations on your device. In this procedure, we’ll show you how to

Gaining S-OFF on your HTC device is one thing you must do if you really want total control of your device.  Once you are S-OFF, it will be much more easier to flash custom ROMs, custom bootscreens, recoveries, etc.  For the HTC One M8 (Verizon version), gaining S-OFF is now possible and this is what the guide below helps you to achieve. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure you have the proper drivers installed on your PC before starting.  Installing HTC Sync will usually take care of this (but be sure that HTC Sync is not running during the

UPDATE 06.11.14 – Instead of doing this below, we now have a full video walkthrough that is better and works for all versions. Head to that by clicking here instead. Now that you have rooted your HTC One M8, if you ever want to go back to stock, the guide below should do the trick.  This post will help remove any traces of your rooting adventures, just in case you need to take your M8 into a service center and wanted to avoid voiding your warranty. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Charge your device to 75% or more to prevent

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your HTC One M8 (Verizon variant), you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your LG G Pro 2, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and

Every Android device has, what is called, a recovery image on it. This is basically a part of the Android operating system that you or the manufacturer can access if your device becomes unresponsive and then use it to restore your device. A custom recovery image, however, is a recovery image that a developer has altered that can not only help the device if it becomes responsive, but also has the added benefits of allowing us to make major changes to the operating system and have even further customizations on your device. In this procedure, we’ll show you how to

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your Asus Transformer TF300T, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run smoother).

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and

For those looking to taste KitKat on their Galaxy S4 LTE (I9505) before it is officially released by Samsung, you can do so if you follow the guide below.  While not a major overhaul, you should notice substantial changes, like full-screen album art, better keyboard layout in landscape and wireless printing among other things.  Do remember though, this is only a test build and Samsung may add/remove features when the final build is let out.  If you are okay with, wait no more and keep reading! I.  Before You Begin 1.  Back up everything you feel is important before you

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your Sony Xperia Z, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run

Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device.  Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do. Once you have root access on your Sony Xperia L, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device. Free up storage space (because of the above benefit). Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed). Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run