Tired of waiting for Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) to come to your HTC Evo 4G Google Android smartphone? Speed the process along by installing the Kings Gingerbread ROM! It's easy and this video presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process.
Love your HTC Incredible Droid smartphone but could do without having to type on its small touchscreen keyboard? You're in luck. This free video Android tutorial presents a complete overview of how to use the Incredible's voice search features. For detailed instructions, and t ...more
Root your Sprint HTC EVO 4G Android smartphone and run custom ROMs! This hacker's how-to presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on unlocking and rooting a Google EVO 4G Android smartphone. For detailed instructions, and to get started rooting your own Google EVO 4G phone, ...more
Root your Sprint (CDMA) HTC Hero Android smartphone and run custom ROMs! This hacker's how-to presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on unlocking and rooting a Google Nexus One Android smartphone. For detailed instructions, and to get started rooting your own Nexus One sma ...more
Learn how to install Android 2.2 ("Froyo") on your HTC Hero Google Android smartphone! This hacker's how-to presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on installing Froyo on an HTC Hero smartphone. For detailed instructions, and to get started running Android 2.2 on your own p ...more
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Spring Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watc ...more
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own HTC Desire, watch this vide ...more
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Spring Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watc ...more
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using a Verizon Samsung Fascinate Galaxy S Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy ...more
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using the apps on a Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch t ...more
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own myTouch 4G, watch this video guide.
Run custom ROMs on your HTC Hero or 2G MyTouch Google Android smartphone by rooting it! This seven-minute hacker's how-to presents a step-by-step overview the process. For all of the details, and to learn how to root your own HTC Hero Google Android mobile phone, watch this vi ...more
Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a brief overview of the device's myriad messaging features. For more information, including ...more
Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a reasonably thorough overview of the device's various features and functions. For more inf ...more
Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video demonstr ...more
Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to activate and get started using the Ally. For details, an ...more
Whether you're a proud owner of the Moto Droid 2 Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial, which presents a reasonably thorough overview of the device's various features and functions. For more informat ...more
Often, it's much quicker to copy and paste text than to retype it completely. Fortunately for Droid users, it's easy to copy and paste text on Android phones! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step ...more
Root your Motorola Droid Google Android smartphone and run custom ROMs! This hacker's how-to presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to download the drivers and ROM you'll need to root your Moto Droid. For detailed instructions, and to get started rooting your own Mo ...more
Interested in rooting your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone but aren't sure how to proceed? Never fear: this ten-minute hacker's how-to presents a complete step-by-step overview of the rooting process. For the specifics, and to get started rooting you ...more
If you've got an Android phone, you may have wondered if there is a way to manually update your Android applications. There is and it's fairly easy to do. So easy, in fact, that this video guide from Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in ...more
Unhappy with your rooted T-Mobile MyTouch 3G or HTC Magic Google Android smartphone? Put it back as it was by unrooting it! It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this two-minute guide can present a complete overview of the entire process. Learn how to restore y ...more
With unrEVOked, it's now easier than ever to root your HTC Evo mobile phone. So easy, in fact, that this hacker's how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just four minutes. Learn how to root and run custom ROMs on your HTC Evo Google Android sma ...more
Root your Behold 2 the easy way with this video tutorial, which presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process! Unlock your Behold 2's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering! For all ...more
This clip presents a general overview of the ringtone and alert settings available on the Samsung Fascinate. Whether you're a proud owner of the Samsung Fascinate Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutoria ...more
Your Android phone is a computer not unlike a laptop or desktop PC and it shares the same vulnerabilities. This clip presents a quick overview of how to safeguard against viruses and data loss. With the Lookout app, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can presen ...more
Interested in creating and using a custom splash graphic on your Google Android smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about eight minutes. For more information, including detailed, step- ...more
Want to install Froyo on your Moto Droid Google Android smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about eight minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, ta ...more
Interested in rooting your Sprint HTC Evo 4G Google Android smartphone but aren't sure how to proceed? Never fear: this three-part hacker's how-to presents a complete step-by-step overview of the rooting process. For the specifics, and to get started rooting your own HTC Evo 4 ...more
Want to flash a new recovery image on your Google Android smartphone? With ADB, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this rooter's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just over five minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, ...more
In this clip, we learn how to install a SIM card into a G1 Google Android cell phone. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone owner's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For all of the details, and step-by-step instructions, t ...more
Get more power out of your T-Mobile G2 Google Android cell phone by overclocking it's CPU! It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by ...more
Avoid unnecessary heartache by backing up the contents of your Google Android smartphone! This clip will show you how. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone hacker's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, ...more
Looking for an easy way to share files on your Android smartphone? Adding a dropbox to your phone is easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes' time. For specifics, includi ...more
Looking for a quick guide on how to install and use the Skyfire web browser on your Android smartphone? It's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes' time. For specifics, ...more
Looking for a quick guide on how to install and use Opera Mini on your Android smartphone? It's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a complete overview of the process in just over three minutes' time. For specifics, including de ...more
Looking for a primer on how to use the Note Everything organization application on a Google Android phone? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about three minutes. F ...more
Interested in scanning QR matrix codes with an Android phone? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-b ...more
Addicted to text messaging? If so, you might want to consider giving chompSMS a go. This clip will show you how to use it. It's easy! So easy, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in about two and a half minutes. For more inform ...more
Looking for a guide on how to move your favorite MP3s, photos and video files to your Motorola Droid smartphone? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that a complete, step-by-step overview of the process can be presented in just over two and a half minutes' time. To start moving your ...more
The main developer behind the Xposed Framework just teased Android 5.0 compatibility for his popular mod. Rovo89 posted a screenshot on XDA that shows the framework running on a Lollipop-powered Nexus 5. Android Lollipop's switch from Dalvik runtime to Android runtime—better k ...more
The Xposed Framework is still alive and kicking despite the fact that development has slowed down a bit lately. Rovo89 is the only true developer behind Xposed, so it's really a one-man show. This means the popular root mod doesn't typically support the latest Android version, ...more
It seems like whenever someone sees my phone, they ask me two questions right off the bat; "What phone is that?" and "How did you get your Android to look like that?" The first one is pretty straight-forward, but the second one not-so-much. I've spent countless hours searchin ...more
It's about that time again. Spring weather is here, a new season of Game of Thrones is upon us, and we're getting ready for the next version of Android. According to Google's naming convention, the Alphabet company names each Android version for a dessert or sweet-snack, in a ...more
Sony has a gorgeous line of smartphones using the moniker "Xperia," and the latest and greatest model is the Z3. The firmware for the Xperia Z3 was just updated to Android Lollipop, and many system apps of course got tweaked and refreshed with this latest version. One such ap ...more
With Nexus devices already enjoying Android 5.0 Lollipop, most other manufacturers are scrambling to get their flagships updated to Google's latest operating system. While HTC has promised Lollipop by the end of 2015, OEMs such as Motorola and Sony have already issued updates ...more
The lack of Xposed support on Android Lollipop has left modules like GEL Settings incompatible with my Google Play Edition HTC One, so I've had to find a new launcher to meet all of my needs. While I can safely say I will never find the perfect launcher for me, Blinq comes pre ...more
According to Google's new Android ecosystem transparency report, you're eleven times more likely to be infected by malware if you're running Android Lollipop (5.0) as opposed to Android Pie (9). The same report shows that if you sideload apps, you're almost seven times more li ...more
If you've ever wondered why the pictures and videos you share with Snapchat on your Android device seem to look grainy with low resolution, you're not alone. We all know it, and we've come to accept it as a plain fact: Snapchat image quality sucks on Android. The reason behin ...more
Today marked the official unveiling of the HTC One M9 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The newest HTC flagship will be released by the middle of March globally, and come in gold, gunmetal, pink, and silver. And if you were wondering, yes all of the leaks were pretty much ...more
CyanogenMod has been building upon open-source AOSP apps for many years now. They've made improvements to apps like the stock SMS client, the stock Audio Mixer, and a whole slew of others. Recently, with the release of CyanogenMod 12, they've given the AOSP Gallery app a nice ...more
The original implementation of Android's face unlock feature was a mess. It took too long to unlock (when it worked), brought up a huge interface that overpowered the lock screen, and maybe most egregiously, was able to be "hacked" by someone holding up a picture of your mug. ...more
Yes, they're called volume keys, but they can do much more than adjust your volume. With minimal effort, you can do some amazing things with these physical buttons, like secretly record videos, toggle on your flashlight, scroll through pages, control your music, and much more. ...more
When someone asks me why they should root their phone, one of the top reasons I always give is that it enables you to install the Xposed Framework. Created by developer Rovo89, Xposed basically hooks into the Android system, then allows users to simply install mini-apps called ...more
Google has updated its Search application for iOS with their new Material Design aesthetic, taking cues from Android's redesigned look with refreshed colors, depth effects, and new animations. But the update doesn't stop there; there are several new and useful features added t ...more
Unlocking "Developer options" on an Android device is useful for many things. You can limit or stop transition animations for a snappier device, enable USB debugging to run fastboot commands, and more. But of course, the first step to making these tweaks is to unlock the hidde ...more
Google Camera, the default shooting app on Nexus devices, is finally getting a feature we've been anticipating for years. As evidenced by a recent APK teardown done by Android Police, the beginnings of a new RAW capture mode have already been baked into the latest version of t ...more
The Xposed Framework is a very powerful platform on top of which smaller modules can run to make changes to the Android system and various other apps. Installing modules is just as easy as sideloading any Android app, but afterwards, you'll need to activate the module and rebo ...more
With most of HTC's staff working on getting Sense updated to Android Lollipop, their piecemeal approach to individual app updates now comes to their Gallery app. The new update is available for all HTC devices running KitKat, but if you have the HTC Service Pack installed, it ...more
While we wait for our chance to get our hands on Android Lollipop, Google has already released Material Design updates to most of their apps. I love the new direction of the updated UI, but something just seemed to be lacking in tying everything together. That was the case un ...more