How To’s

How to Unroot the Nexus 9

Maybe you’ve had enough playing around with your rooted Nexus 9? Maybe you want to flash it back to the stock firmware to enjoy what pure Android has to offer you or maybe you need to send it in for warranty? Either way, this guide should help you unroot your Nexus 9 and get it back to stock. Here’s how: Unrooting is the process of removing root access, a custom recovery (if you have one), and just trying to get the device back to as close to stock as possible. Some of the reasons for unrooting your Nexus 9 are: Sending […]

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How to Root the Nexus 9

One of the greatest things that the HTC Nexus 9 brings with it is the latest version of Android –Android 5.0 “Lollipop”. As soon as the device came out, devs began finding a way to gain root access on this latest version of Android (along with the first ever 64 bit processor on an Android device). And fortunately, they were successful in their findings. We now have a root method for the Nexus 9 that unlocks the bootloader, injects SuperSU, and roots the device. Here’s how it all works: Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android

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How to Translate Web Pages in Safari in iOS 8

So you just did some Googling finding information about a topic, arrived on a great looking page, but unfortunately it’s not in the language that you speak? Well, short of searching through your contacts for a friend from that country and trying to get a translator that way, how can you do that on your iOS device running iOS 8 as quickly as possible? There’s an app called Bing that allows you to do just that (and yeah, it’s the Bing app from Microsoft). It adds a small icon in Safari for you to translate webpages. Here’s how you can get this

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How to Unroot the HTC One Mini 2

Maybe you’re facing issues on your HTC One Mini 2? Maybe you want to send in your device for warranty reasons? Either way, this guide should help you unroot your device to reinstate the warranty, so you can then make it valid at the service centre. Here’s how: Unrooting is the process of removing root access, a custom recovery (if you have one), and just trying to get the device back to as close to stock as possible. Some of the reasons for unrooting your HTC One Mini 2 are: Sending in the device for warranty (most, but not all unrooting

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How to Root the HTC One Mini 2

While Android gives you plenty of options to customize your device by default, there’re some customization options that are only limited to rooted users. If you’ve got an HTC One Mini 2 and are interested in making it truly yours, here’s how you can root it. 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 Mini 2, you’ll be able to: Remove apps that were

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How to Remove Recent Contacts from the App Switcher in iOS 8

One of the latest additions aiming to help you easily call and text your loved ones in iOS 8 is the recent contacts bar in the app switcher. When you double-press the Home button to switch apps, you’ll see your most recent contacts (and any contacts you’ve set as favorites) on the top of your screen and you can then tap on them to either call them, send them a message, or email them. It’s pretty convenient if we’re honest. While this definitely helps you save time that you’d otherwise spend looking into your contacts app, it isn’t liked by

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How to Post to Facebook and Twitter from the Notification Bar in iOS 8

One of the greatly missed features in iOS 7 was the ability to post to Facebook and Twitter right from the notification bar. It allowed users to update their social profiles without launching the official apps for these sites. Many of you who were super active on these social sites felt bad when they heard that this feature was removed from iOS 7. Fortunately, there’s hope. iOS 8 brings back this functionality for everyone who missed it (with the help of a third-party app that uses iOS 8’s new widget feature). All you have to do, is install an app from the

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How to Use the Motorola Droid Turbo on Other Carriers (Video)

If you are looking at Verizon users with envy because you really want a Motorola Droid Turbo, there’s a way to make that green-eyed monster quieter. Even though Verizon got the exclusivity on the Motorola Droid Turbo, it doesn’t mean you can’t use it on another carrier. In fact, most Verizon devices nowadays don’t even need to be unlocked, simply put in a new SIM and it’ll just start working. With that said, there are a few points to note (like how to setup the internet to work after you do put the other SIM in, what carriers will work

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How to Setup iCloud Drive in iOS 8

Apple’s behind the curve a bit with cloud storage, but they did a bit of catching up with iOS 8. Now we’ve got access to iCloud Drive, which makes iCloud a bit more approachable as a platform, and even lets us work remotely a lot easier. Best of all, changes show up on each device you have! Setting it up is easy, but there’s one important waring to heed: you must back everything up before you upgrade to iCloud Drive. Anything you currently have stored in iCloud will disappear when you move to iCloud Drive, so be sure to download

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How to Setup Family Sharing in iOS 8

Buying apps can get expensive, especially if you’ve got family members all using the same credit card. What was a $2 app can quickly balloon into $10! When you factor in music, movies, and books — the cost can get out of hand. To end the multiple spending, Apple has created Family Sharing, which lets you share that media across devices. Best of all, it gives parents more control over what the kids spend without the trouble of buying gift cards. Just remember, whoever starts the Family Group is in charge of it. Here’s how to set it up: 1.

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How to Jailbreak iOS 8.1 and Install Cydia (Pangu Method) (Video) (UPDATED 11.02.14)

The Chinese developer team called Pangu has struck again. The team that originally jailbroke iOS 7.1 has just released their tool to jailbreak iOS 8.1. In a similar fashion to their old toolkit, you just need to download it, plug in your iPhone/iPad, and then click the jailbreak button and viola! Jailbroken. Now, in a slightly less similar fashion to their old toolkit, though, you’ll need to manually install Cydia after (but it’s not hard, don’t worry). Some caveats before we begin. Make sure you have backed up your device in iTunes (and maybe even backup all your photos, too) before

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Do you still own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone? Do you wish to unlock it to be able to use it with whatever carrier you want? No problem, here’s how you can do that. Unlocking the Galaxy Note 2 is as easy as pie. You just need to buy an unlock code, follow a couple of steps given below, and your device will be all set to work with your chosen carrier. Here’s how: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top. 3. Scroll all the way down

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How to Turn Camera Roll Back On in iOS 8.1

For as long as many of us can remember the iPhone stored all of your pictures in one place and they decided to call it the “Camera Roll”.  We’re all pretty sure that was a spin on the notion of a roll of film.  However, Apple’s latest trend of disowning skeumorphic after labor day removed the Camera roll and replaced it with “Moments”, “Collections”, and “Years”.  While these groupings are far more powerful and granular then a single place for all of your pictures that just endlessly scrolled, it left many wondering “Where’s my Camera Roll?”.  Well iOS 8.1 brings the camera roll back.  The

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How to Quickly Delete Photos in iOS 8

It’s really easy to take a ton of photos while spending your holidays abroad perhaps. But when you come back home and check out the Photos app on your iPhone, you find that it’s clogged-up with a number of blurry and just unnecessary/not your best moment photos. So how do you delete these without having to go through one at a time and relive each less than perfect moment in detail? You bulk delete them. One issue is that when you’re deleting photos in iOS 8, you can only view their small thumbnails and not the original views. So how’d you determine

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How to Unlock the HTC Desire 510

Ever wanted to get rid of the carrier your HTC Desire 510 is locked to? Are you not getting any exciting deals from your current carrier? Switching to a new carrier is the best thing you can do right now. Fortunately, the HTC Desire 510 is unlockable and once unlocked, you can then use it on any carrier you want. Don’t be afraid as to what the procedure will be for unlocking your device. It’s darn easy to get your device unlocked and to start using it on your favorite carrier. Here’s how: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull

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