How To’s

How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Alpha

When a grand event is around the corner, what we do is look for some of the great deals our carriers have to offer. Unfortunately, some people just have to let go of these deals, as their phones are locked and can’t be used on a carrier other than the one they’ve bought it from. You’re in luck if you use the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. The said device can be unlocked to work with any carrier in the world. If you’ve got this device and are looking to unlock it, here’s how you can do that: I. Locate the Device’s […]

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How to Use ‘Find My Mobile’ on the Samsung Galaxy S5

We’ve all been there; the lost smartphone panic. You can’t find your phone, and someone may be trying to reach you. Who has it? What are they doing with it? Even worse, what if they see those pics in your gallery? This is urgent — what can you do?! Before any of that happens, follow these easy steps to be able to find and/or remotely control your device to make sure your contacts’ info (and other stuff) are safe and sound, no matter what. Remote Control! 1. Dive into Settings. 2. Scroll down and select “Security” under the “Systems” header.

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How to Set Gesture Shortcuts on the OnePlus One

The idea of a Gesture based interface isn’t an entirely new concept, just look at the Leap Motion controller that allows you to wave your fingers around in the air and control your computer.  The Pebble watch lets you flick your wrist to turn on the screen while the Moto X allows you to twist your wrist to launch the camera. CyanogenMod on the OnePlus One includes screen swipe gestures when the screen is off that allows you quick access to certain apps and features. These include making a V gesture on the Screen to turn on the camera flash/flashlight, making

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How to Unlock the Samsung Galaxy Mega

More often than not, you miss out on some of the amazing carrier deals just because your device is locked to a particular carrier. If Samsung Galaxy Mega is what you use, you’d be glad to know that it can be unlocked to work with any carrier in the world. Unlocking your Samsung Galaxy Mega allows you to use your device with any SIM card of your choice. You’ll no longer be stuck with a single carrier option as you have the option to switch to a new one, whenever you desire. I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down

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How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

It seems Towelroot doesn’t work well on the newer builds of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active. So we thought we’d find a new way to gain root on this device and we actually succeeded in it. We now have Chainfire’s easy root method to root the Galaxy S5 Active, that usually only takes a couple of minutes to properly root the device. Here’s how: 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

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How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

Maybe you don’t like to have root-access on your Samsung Galaxy S5 Active anymore? Maybe you just want to get back the stock feeling on your device? Either way, this guide should help you. It teaches how you can unroot your Galaxy S5 Active and get it back to stock. Once on stock firmware, you’ll have all of the factory settings as well as system apps. 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

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How to Customize the Notification Center in iOS 8

Notification center for iOS used to be pretty stagnant. It fed you what Apple thought you needed to know, but that’s all changed with iOS 8. Now you can get updates and notifications on a variety of topics under the “Today” header. Here, we’ll show you just how to that. While not all your apps will take advantage of this feature, those that do provide an awesome quick-look at what you might need to know for the day. Customizing Notification Center 1. Pull down from the top of your home screen (note: you can’t edit from the lock screen), opening

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How to Set Quiet Hours on the OnePlus One

Let’s be honest, we all charge our cell phones on our night stands.  It’s there, it’s ready to tweet, and for most people it’s a flash light.  But some nights you don’t want to know who’s posting on Facebook at 3AM or get a drunk dial at 4AM (or do you?).  On iOS there is Do Not Disturb mode, which unfortunately isn’t normally a part of Android. Fortunately CyanogenMod has come to the rescue with “Quiet Hours”. 1. Pull down the notification shade and tap the box icon in the upper right corner of your screen. 2. Tap on the Settings

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How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime

Whether you’re looking to send in your device for warranty purposes or you just want to get rid of root-only apps, you will need to unroot your device. Unrooting the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime is quite easier than you think. A few clicks here and there, and your device will be unrooted and running the stock firmware. Here’s how you can do that: 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

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How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime

A rooted device offers a number of great features that your unrooted one can’t. Some of them being the ability to install root-only apps, remove system apps, and so on. If these things lure you and you have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, you’re good to go and root your device. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime is one of the devices supported by Chainfire’s root method. It roots the device within a few minutes and lets you enjoy everything that root has to offer you. Here’s how you can go about rooting your device: Rooting is the process of gaining

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How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (China)

Think root isn’t something for you? Want to unroot your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and get it back to stock? No worries, here’s how you can do that. While rooting gives you power to do almost everything on your device, some users just prefer being under limit so they don’t get their device messed-up. This guide should teach you how you can unroot your device and get it back to stock. 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

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How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (China)

Every year we see a new Android device being launched under the Note series by Samsung. This year, we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, that’ the successor of the last year’s Note 3. While some are planning to get this beast, others have already got it for themselves. If you’re one of the owners of the Galaxy Note 4 and wish to root your device, you’re at the right place. The guide below’s all about rooting the Note 4 and getting the most out of it. So go ahead, root your device, and enjoy the privileges it has to

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How to Unlock the HTC One Mini

Maybe you’re sick and tired of the same deals that your carrier has to offer you? Maybe you want to switch to a new carrier to get some new deals? If so, you first need to unlock your HTC One Mini as that’s the only way it’ll work with the carriers other than you’ve bought it from. Once you’ve unlocked your device, you’ll be able to use it with whatever carrier you want. 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 to About

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How to Change the Cyanogenmod Theme on the OnePlus One

The One Plus One ‘s native install of CyanogenMod is one of it’s biggest advantages and benefits .  CyanogenMod’s philosophy of increased customization has lead them to create a theme gallery where you can purchase themes that change the way your Android phone looks system wide. 1. Pull down the notification shade and tap the box icon in the upper right corner of your screen. 2. Tap on Settings. 3. Tap Themes. 4. Tap Theme Packs. 5. You’ll see all the themes you have installed.  By default CyanogenMod has two themes.  Tap Get More.   6. You can now scroll through the different

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How to Unlock the HTC One E8

Feeling unlucky because your friends are enjoying some of the great carrier deals and you’re stuck with your carrier with a locked device? No worries, you can now unlock your HTC One E8 to work with any carrier. This way, you’ll be able to grab those amazing deals regardless of what carrier they come from since your device should work with whatever carrier you want. Here’s how you can unlock your HTC One E8 and make it work with any carrier of your choice: I. Locate the Device’s IMEI 1. Pull down the notification shade. 2. Tap the gear/settings icon at

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