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Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim

How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim

Maybe you just went a bit too far customizing your device? Maybe you want to start everything over? Either way, this guide should help you. Unrooting your Galaxy Proclaim will get it back to stock firmware so you can have the fresh start. Here’s how: I. Before You Begin: 1. You should have rooted your device using the procedure given here. 2. You must have CWM Recovery installed on your device. Our guide on the same should help you do that. II. Downloading Required Files: 1. Download the unroot package and save it to your desktop. Unroot Package (Download link’s […]

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Unroot the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

How to Unroot the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

Maybe you’ve messed-up with your LG Optimus F6? Maybe you want to unroot it for some other reasons? Either way, this guide should help. Unrooting your device is a good idea when you’re going to visit the service center for any warranty reasons. Unrooting reinstates your warranty and sends your device back to stock. Here’s how you can unroot your LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile) smartphone: I. Before You Begin: 1. You should have rooted your device using the procedure given here. 2. Your device should have at least 70% of battery life left. 3. This only works on Windows based

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Flash Recovery on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

If you’ve rooted your LG Optimus F6 smartphone, then the next obvious step is to flash a custom recovery on it. Having a custom recovery helps flash custom ROMs, custom Mods, create backups, etc. So here’s how you can go about flashing a custom recovery on your Optimus F6 (T-Mobile): I. Before You Begin: 1. You must be rooted before you can do this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile) procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue. 2. Your device should have at least 60% of battery life left.

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Root the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

How to Root the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)

Have you had a rooted device before you bought the brand new LG Optimus F6 on T-Mobile? Then you must be dying to get root-access on this new device to make all of those root-only apps work on it. The XDA devs have come up with a simple root method for the said device and the entire procedure is just as easy as pie. Here’s how you can root your LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile): I. Before You Begin: 1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any

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Root the ZT-180v2 ePad

How to Root the ZT-180v2 ePad

Got a ZT-180v2 ePad Android device and looking for a way to root it? You’ve come to the right place. The guide below shows how you can root your device and get the best out of it. Root lets you install root-only apps, flash custom recoveries and there’s a lot more you can do with a rooted device. Here’s how you can root your device: I. Before You Begin: 1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any unrooting procedure available. 2. You must have a USB stick

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How to Stop Old Apps from Automatically Installing on your New Android Device

There are few things better than unpacking a brand new Android device (possibly why people post unboxing videos on YouTube). Then again, few things are worse than discovering ancient, unwanted apps automatically reappearing on your new electronic companion, even if  you uninstalled those apps ages ago. Backing up your Android device on your Google account is a great to way to transfer your settings, photos, contacts, and apps to a new device. But, it also backs up apps from previous devices, including manufacturer and carrier apps. When I got my Google Nexus 5 on AT&T, ancient Verizon and Samsung apps

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How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Alcatel One Touch M’Pop OT-5020x

Ever wished if you could install a custom ROM on your Alcatel One Touch M’Pop OT-5020x smartphone? Well, your wish’s been fulfilled and you can now flash a custom recovery on your device and then get started with flashing ROMs. Here’s how: I. Before You Begin: 1. You should have appropriate drivers installed on your PC. 2. This should only work on Windows based PCs. II. Downloading Required Files: 1. Alcatel One Touch Package (Download link’s given in the first post) III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Alcatel One Touch M’Pop OT-5020x: 1. Download and place the Package onto your Desktop.

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15 Last Minute Techie Holiday Gifts (You Can Find At Retail Stores)

You’ve done it again, you’ve left the shopping to the very last minute. Not only that, you might not know what the techie in your family might like. This list should help you find something you can find in retail stores (the Apple Store, Best Buy or other major tech havens). Some product websites will have a “Where To Buy” feature where you type in your zip code to find a store where they might sell these wonderful technological marvels. Here’s the list of last minute gifts presented in no particular order. 1. Logitech iPhone Game Controller + Battery Compatible

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MoboLive Launcher

MoboLive Launcher Released

The creators of the MoboRobo tool have come up with this new launcher called MoboLive that allows users to replace their default launcher. One of the most interesting features about this launcher is the amount of things that come bundled in it. From security that lets you control what apps run on start up, to a file manager, to a backup tool. Here’s a quick run down of all the interesting features this launcher has to offer. Features 1. Themes MoboLive has built in themes like other launchers and they have a market with a decent amount of other themes

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Unroot the XOLO X1000

How to Unroot the XOLO X1000

Need to send in your device for warranty reasons? Make sure you unroot it first so you can have your warranty reinstated and then you can bring it to the service center without any issues. Here’s how you can go about unrooting your XOLO X1000: I. Before You Begin: 1. You should have rooted your device using the procedure given here. 2. You should have appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t, download the drivers from here. 3. This only works on Windows based PCs. II. Downloading Required Files: 1. Stock ROM 2. SP Flash Tool (Download link’s

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Root the XOLO X1000

How to Root the XOLO X1000

Have a XOLO X1000 smartphone and wish to install root-only apps on it? No problem, this guide should help you root your device so you can enjoy the root-only apps on your device. The procedure to root the device is as easy as pie and you should be able to do it successfully even if you haven’t rooted any device before. Here’s how: I. Before You Begin: 1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any unrooting procedure available. 2. You should have required drivers installed on

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Unroot the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

How to Unroot the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

Maybe you’ve messed-up with your device? Maybe you want to send it in for warranty reasons? Either way, this guide should help. Unrooting your Zen Ultrafone 701HD will reinstate your warranty and make it a service-center friendly device. It’ll get your device back to stock and here’s how you can do that: I. Before You Begin: 1. Your device must be rooted to do this procedure. Check out our root guide to learn how to root your device. 2. You must have CWM Recovery installed on your device. Our guide on the same should help you do that. II. Downloading

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Flash Recovery on the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

So you just rooted your Zen Ultrafone 701HD and now wish to flash a custom recovery on it? No problem, this guide should help you do that. While root gives you the ability to install root-only apps, a custom recovery helps you flash custom ROMs and Mods. So you can change your whole user-experience on your device. Here’s how you can go about doing that: I. Before You Begin: 1. You must be rooted before you can do this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the Zen Ultrafone 701HD procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure

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Root the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

How to Root the Zen Ultrafone 701HD

Have you ever come across any app that asked you it wanted root and you started scratching your head what the hell was that? Well, root is something you can achieve on your Android device that once done, can get you the ability to install root-only apps,  flash custom recoveries, flash custom ROMs and do a lot more stuff on your device. It opens up a whole new world of customization possibilities for you. So if you’ve made your mind to root your Zen Ultrafone 701HD, this guide is all you need. Follow it to the letter and you should

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Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 (AT&T) running Android 4.3 (Build MK2)

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 (AT&T)(Android 4.3)

Did you update your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.3 (Build MK2) and it broke root-access? No worries, this guide should help you re-gain root-access on your device. Once rooted, you’ll again be able to install root-only apps, flash custom recoveries and so on. Here’s how: I. Before You Begin: 1. This will void the warranty of your device. However, you can reinstate the warranty by unrooting your device if there’s any unrooting procedure available. 2. You should have appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t, head here and get the drivers installed. II. Downloading Required Files:

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