Android How To

Jan 21 2012

How to Restore your DROID RAZR with One-Click, Keeping Root

Aren’t the group of developers at XDA awesome? I mean they bring us ICS before the manufacturers, they bring us faster and battery efficient ROM’s along with awesome root tools like this one. XDA member globed has just released a One-click tool for the Droid Razr. The tool does two important things — It restores the device in the event of a soft brick, which is definitely a handy thing to have in the event of a flash gone bad. & It retains root after therestore — again a very handy thing to have around. It can be frustrating torestore a device and realize that you no longer have root. So definitely a useful tool to have.

This tool has been developed for the CDMA version of the Motorola DROID RAZR – Verizon’s version. It has not been tested and most likely will not work on the GSM version that is available internationally.

Disclaimer: Android Authority is not responsible for any damage to your DROID RAZR from this tool.

Download Links

You can download the OneClick Restore Tool HERE.
Filename: RaZR1ClickRESTOREandROOT.zip   Size: 1.16 Gb

You need to have all the proper Motorola Drivers installed on your PC.  You can get them fromHERE.


How to use the One-Click restore tool

  1. Download the OneClick Restore tool from the link provided above and extract the contents of the “RaZR1ClickRESTOREandROOT.zip” file
  2. Hold Volume up and Power key until your phone shuts off. And when it’s off quickly press and hold both Volume up and down keys together to get into AP fastboot mode.
  3. Open up the folder you extracted the contents of the zip file to in Step 1, and launch the “Run Me” file
  4. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable, and press enter to start the script.
  5. That’s it! Let the tool run the script. Once it is complete, you should have restored yourdevice with root access retained.

You can visit the original development thread – in the source link below, to check for updates and read about what other users have experienced with this tool. If you have any thoughts that you want to share with us, do feel free to use the comments below.

 

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This article, How to Restore your DROID RAZR with One-Click, Keeping Root , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Alexander Maxham • Android How To • 0

Jan 20 2012

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – How To Update to Honeycomb 3.2 Firmware


Do you experience some bugs in your Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 which includes issues with the launchers and force close errors in some games? If you have experience it maybe you have bought the early release device in india. As soon as Samsung Discovered this bugs they released a new Honeycomb update called DDKL2 which fixes the known bugs.

Just follow the simple steps below in Updating your device.

Note:

  • Make sure that your phone battery is charge atleast 60%
  • Backup your phone data into your computer.
  • Turn on USB Debugging, on your homescreen tap Menu> Settings> Application> Development. Then, make sure that USB debugging is checked.

Requirements:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200
  • Computer
  • USB Data Cable
  1. First, download DDKL2 Honeycomb 3.2 Firmware and Odin tool to your computer.
  2. Then, double-click the Odin3_v1.0 to run the program.
  3. Next, Turn off your Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 and then enter download mode by pressing Volume Down button and power ON the device.
  4. After that connect your device to the computer using the USB Data Cable.
  5. The Odin program will recognize your phone and you will see that the ID : COM section will turn yellow, which will mean that all the drivers have been successfully installed.
  6. Click the PDA tab and search the P6200DDKL2_P6200ODDKL1_P6200DDKK5_HOME.tar.md5 file.
  7. Then, Then click the START button. Now the rooting process will begin.
  8. When finished, your device should restart by itself. Restart it manually if it doesn’t.
  9. After that, your phone is finally rooted. Congratulations!

 

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This article, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – How To Update to Honeycomb 3.2 Firmware , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Richard Gutierrez • Android 3.2, Android Hacks, Android How To, Android Tablets, galaxy tab 7.0 plus, honeycomb • 0

Jan 19 2012

How to get Unlimited Data on Verizon for Ungrandfathered Lines

Last summer Verizon followed AT&T with axing their Unlimited Data, many blamed the coming of Apple’s iPhone which is known to be a data hog. With 4G LTE data speeds hitting 40 megabytes per second and higher, we are going through more data then we used too. Today we are going to show you a nice way of getting unlimited data back on your Verizon line, it’s pretty simple and all based on a glitch in their system in our favor.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Dial *611 from your Verizon phone, or 1-800-922-0204 from any phone.
2. Wait for computer CSR to go through the main menu. You will need your Verizon phone # and account PIN or last 4 of SSN.
3. Hit option 4.
4. When it asks you what you would like to do today say “Add a feature.”
5. If you have a 3G device (which includes all iPhones): Say you would like to add the $20 2GB 3G Mobile Hotspot FEATURE to your phone. If you have a 4G device: Say you would like to add the $30 Unlimited 4G Mobile Hotspot FEATURE to your phone. According to http://stopthecap.com/2011/07/12/…r-account/, they may be able to locate this feature via referencing feature code #76153.
6. Your data plan will now be the $29.99 unlimited data plan, and you’ll have either the 2GB or unlimited Mobile Hotspot feature on top of that.
7. {OPTIONAL – if you don’t want the Mobile Hotspot feature} Log into My Verizon and remove the Mobile Hotspot FEATURE from your account. Many people recommend waiting a few days (at a minimum) to remove the feature. The $29.99 unlimited data plan should remain on your account.
8. If they say they can’t add that feature to your plan, or that you must bundle your data + mobile hotspot service together as a single data plan, tell them thank you, hang up, and repeat the steps above.

Verizon might fix this bug in their system soon so I would say do it as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on it. Let us know in the comments if it worked for you or if you had some trouble.

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This article, How to get Unlimited Data on Verizon for Ungrandfathered Lines , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Alexander Maxham • Android How To, Featured, verizon • 0

Jan 18 2012

How to Stream iTunes Playlists and Songs from Desktop to Android

Ever wanted to be somewhere else in your house but still be able to access music on your computer? TuneSync HomeStream makes it possible to remotely stream iTunes music and playlists from your PC or Mac to your Android device. Sounds too good to be true? It gets even better. All it requires is that your device and your computer share the same Wi-Fi network and to have the TuneSync HomeStream app installed on your phone and its TuneSync server installed on your computer.

TuneSync Server is available for both Windows and Mac OS X and like the app, it’s absolutely free. Though TuneSync HomeStream is not the only app of its kind on the Android Market, it is definitely one of the fastest and most attractively designed. Working together with iTunes, it’ll get music from your computer to your Android device with no need for physically transferring music files. Setting up the app is simple and easy.

First, install the TuneSync HomeStream app to your Android phone. You can get the app from here.

Next, you need to download and install TuneSync Server to your computer to generate your Library Name and Password. You can download it from here.

Once those are in place, you can start connecting TuneSync HomeStream to the TuneSync Server. Tap on Host Computer on the app’s homescreen and select your computer. Soon you’ll be dancing to the beats you’ve got on your computer, with no need to even be in the same room. As long as your device and the computer are on the same Wi-Fi Network, you have access to all the songs in your iTunes library.

You can browse through your iTunes library on the TuneSync HomeStream app. It sorts your songs by Artists, Genres, and Playlists tabs. Tap the song you’d like to listen to and the TuneSync HomeStream app will stream it through its built-in music player.

The media player is equipped with some basic media controls and will provide you details like the song title, the album it belongs to, and even the album art. If you’re in a hurry to get to your favorite part, the media player also allows you to fast-forward through the song. You can even toggle Shuffle and Repeat on TuneSync HomeStream’s menu screen.

For those of you who’d like to multitask on your device, you don’t have to worry about needing to stop streaming music to do other things. Read an eBook or surf the web, because TuneSync HomeStram can continue to play tracks while it runs in the background.

TuneSync HomeStream isn’t limited to just Android phones.  It also allows you to stream MP3 and M4A audio files to your Google TV. You won’t have to worry about the lack of space on your Google TV’s internal or external storage.

If you’d like to start streaming your iTunes music and playlists from your computer to your Android device, you can get the TuneSync HomeStream for free on the Android Market. It requires Android OS v2.2 or higher to run.

Have you tried TuneSync HomeStream? If not, what media streaming app do you use for your iTunes playlists and songs?

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This article, How to Stream iTunes Playlists and Songs from Desktop to Android , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Carl Parker • Android Apps, Android How To, Android Phones, itunes • 0

Jan 18 2012

Nexus S GSM OTA Update Ported To Nexus S 4G

If you want a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich ROM then try this Nexus S GSM OTA. As you can see this is not the official release and it is only ported by TEAM HYDRO of Android Central Forum. This ROM is not yet finished but they are working to improve it.

These are the features that working properly:

-3G-DATA
-Camera
-Wifi
-BT

If you want to try this ported ROM, just follow the simple steps below.

Note:

  • Make sure that your device battery is charge atleast 60%
  • Backup your device data into your computer.
  • Turn on USB Debugging, on your homescreen tap Menu> Settings> Application> Development. Then, make sure that USB debugging is checked.  

Requirements:

  • Nexus S 4G
  • Computer
  • USB Data Cable
  1. First, download this file.
  2. Then, Connect your phone to the computer using the USB Data Cable.
  3. Next, copy the downloaded zip file (Dooderbutt-4.0.3-v1.zip) to the root directory of your SD card.
  4. Disconnect your phone to the computer and boot it in Clockworkmod Recovery.
  5. Once your in Clockworkmod Recovery make a Nandroid Backup just incase something goes wrong, you can restore it back easily. To do this, from the main menu select Backup and Restore> Nandroid Backup. 
  6. Then, go back to main menu select “Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe cache partition”.
  7. Next,  go back to main menu and select the option of  Install zip from sd card> Choose  zip from sd card> then choose Dooderbutt-4.0.3-v1.zip to start updating your phone to Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware.
  8. Finally, after a successful update go back to the main menu and select  Reboot System Now.

Resources:

Android Central

 

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This article, Nexus S GSM OTA Update Ported To Nexus S 4G , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Richard Gutierrez • Android Hacks, Android How To, nexus s, nexus s 4g • 0

Jan 18 2012

ICS ROM For Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi) Available [Download and Install]

You can now update your Motorola Xoom to Ice Cream Sandwich ROM, thanks to razorbladex401 of XDA Developers Forum, But this update is strictly for Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only. Some members of XDA said that they have updated their 3G Xoom with this method successfully. If you want to try this with 3G Xoom version, I advise you to make a Nandroid Backup incase something bad happens.

Here’s the simple steps in updating your Motorola Xoom.

Note:

  • Make sure that your device battery is charged at least 60%
  • Backup your device data into your computer.
  • Turn on USB Debugging, on your homescreen tap Menu> Settings> Application> Development. Then, make sure that USB debugging is checked.

Requirements:

  • Motorola Xoom
  • Computer
  • USB Data Cable
  1. First, your Motorola Xoom should be rooted and have custom recovery to update your device. Just follow the link if your phone isn’t rooted and have custom recovery.
  2. Then, download ICS AOSP Xoom Wi-Fi and Google Apps into your computer.
  3. Next, connect your device to the computer using your USB Data Cable.
  4. Once connected, copy the 2 files you have previously downloaded to the root directory of your SD card.
  5. Disconnect your device to the computer.
  6. Turn off your device.
  7. Go to recovery mode.
    • Turn your XOOM off
    • Press Power to turn your XOOM back on
    • When the Motorola Dual Core boot screen appears tap Volume Down repeatedly until “Android Recovery” is displayed
    • Press Volume Up to enter Recovery
  8. Now before we begin flashing/updating your device first we will make a Nandroid Backup, just incase there have a problem we can restore our device to its original state by Nandroid Restore.
  9. To make Nandroid Backup, from the main menu select Backup and Restore> Nandroid Backup. 
  10. Then, go back to main menu select “Wipe data/factory reset” and “Wipe cache partition”.
  11. Next,  go back to main menu and select the option of  Install zip from sd card> Choose  zip from sd card> then choose full_wingray-ota-eng.root-cwm.zip to start updating your phone to Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware.
  12. After a successful update go back to the main menu and select  Reboot System Now.
  13. Again go back to Custom Recovery and Flash the Google Apps, just follow the step 11-12.

Congratulations you have successfully updated your Motorola Xoom to Ice Cream Sandwich ROM.

Resources:

XDA Developers Forum

 

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This article, ICS ROM For Motorola Xoom (Wi-Fi) Available [Download and Install] , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Richard Gutierrez • Android Hacks, Android How To, Android Tablets, Ice Cream Sandwich, Motorola Xoom, rom • 0

Jan 17 2012

How to Find Out What Apps Are Most Popular Among Your Friends

Like many things in life, apps are better enjoyed and more fun when shared with friends and those closest to you. And, what could be a better way to get the latest scoop on the hottest and most popular apps in the Android Market than getting app recommendations from friends and family? An amazing new app called AppAware lets you do just that–and more.

AppAware utilizes social networking to fetch recommended apps and games from the Android Market, as well as apps used frequently and recommended by your friends so you can try, share, bookmark, and comment on these apps. In turn, you can share and recommend apps of your choice, as well. Other features include being able to get app hints and tricks and report bugs to developers.

A cool homepage widget keeps you updated with the latest and most popular apps organized by categories, and a refined search tool can let you search for popular apps within a specific location or country. AppAware also lets you launch apps and games right from within the app itself for convenience.

The login screen allows you to link your AppAware account to your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and other social networking accounts for more connectivity with your friends. Remember, the more social networking accounts you link, the more recommendations you’ll get.

The different buttons on the Apps page allow you to explore and discover apps in various ways. There are options to search apps according to location, categories, friend suggestions, or even get a random app recommendation. The search tool lets you search for specific apps by app name or user. The app’s page on the Android Market also includes information on which of your friends have installed or tried that particular app.

The Friends’ Feed page shows you a feed of your friends’ latest activity, plus top apps from a specific location or category. Your AppAware profile statistics are also shown, and a nifty Notifications bar, which can be dragged to the top of the display, prompts you of alerts.

Tap on a user’s profile photo to launch that user’s AppAware profile screen. You can then send your friend a message, visit that contact’s other friends, view bookmarked and installed apps, as well as your friend’s recent activities on the Android Market.

To remove a user from your friends list, just tap “Menu > Remove from your AppAware”. Tap on Menu > Settings to edit your AppAware profile, enable/disable notifications, and to allow the app to automatically update your Facebook/Twitter accounts whenever you install or try new apps.

Each app’s page shows you app details, screenshots, videos, user comments, Market ratings, and more. You can also easily share the app from its details page.

With AppAware, you make app discovery easier by knowing what apps are hot among your social networking contacts. To get into the latest app discovery experience, download AppAware for free from the Android Market today.

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This article, How to Find Out What Apps Are Most Popular Among Your Friends , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Brigitte Novabos • Android Apps, Android How To, android market, Android Reviews • 0

Jan 17 2012

How to Set Default Browser for Wi-Fi/2G/3G and Websites w/ Browser Swap App

Running at optimum condition is any mobile device user’s nirvana. A lagging device or a slow connection is sure to ruin a nice day, or sour some moods, at least. Optimization is key and users are quick to search for ways to save as much bandwidth, memory, or disk space as they can.

It’s time to take control over your browsing experience. The new Browser Swap app enters the Android arena as a refreshing solution to managing your favorite sites and browser preferences. If you’ve always been irked at how you can’t seem to get a handle on your surfing experience, Browser Swap is a clever app that allows you to specify which sites open with which browser–for convenient browsing. For instance, you can set YouTube.com to open with Google Chrome using the site’s desktop version. Or, you can set Firefox as the default browser for Facebook.com in its mobile version.

But, the app’s neatest feature to date is how it allows you to customize browser preferences according to your available connection–be it 2G, 3G, or Wi-Fi. Now who wouldn’t want to make optimum use of bandwidth that way?

Being able to specify if you’d rather use the desktop or mobile version of a particular website can eliminate the hassle of locating the link to use so you can switch between versions. You’ll also no longer need to manually enter the exact URL of the site’s desktop or mobile version. Plus, running sites on multiple browsers is a breeze.

Here’s a quick guide to install and set up Browser Swap on your Android device:

  1. Download Browser Swap from the Android Market. Try the free lite version for 15 days or upgrade to the paid version for only US$2.00.
  2. Upon launching the app, select Set as Default to indicate Browser Swap as your default browser. From the drop-down menu, check Use by default for this action and then select Browser Swap.
  3. The homescreen will then load, showing you options for configuring settings on required connections, preferred sites, and the like. Tap on the 2G, 3G, or Wi-Fi buttons to set which browsers to open your sites in while using that particular connection.
  4. Tap the Configure Sites button on the homescreen to pick specific default browsers for any of your favorite websites. Tap on Add a site to configure the browser button to enter the URL of a specific website and hit Add to save settings. The next time you enter that URL in the Google search bar, that site will automatically open using the browser you have specified for it.
  5. To add or remove a site from your list of configured sites, just tap on the site URL and make any edits as desired. You may also set a specific browser as the default browser for multiple connection types.

Do you find Browser Swap’s features useful for setting a default browser for each connection type? Or, do you use only one browser regardless of connection type?

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This article, How to Set Default Browser for Wi-Fi/2G/3G and Websites w/ Browser Swap App , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Brigitte Novabos • Android Apps, Android How To, browser • 0

Jan 17 2012

How to Root Dell Streak 7 in Just One Click

Rooting can give you full control over customizing your device the way you want it. Although, the rooting process may sometimes be too complicated that normal users prefer to stick with their device’s default settings.

If you happen to own a Dell Streak 7 and you want to root it, then you’re lucky because there’s a very handy tool that you can use to root it. By using SuperOneClick, you will be able to root your device with just a click of a button. Read on further to know how.

Requirements

Here are what you need to do before you root your device:

  • Create a back-up of your mobile phone data and files, or transfer all files in your SD card in case it gets corrupted or erased during the rooting process. Don’t use PC suites in creating a back-up of your phone data, as such software may produce incompatible backups.
  • Enable USB Debugging. You can do this by going to Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.
  • Make sure your device has at least 60% power to keep your device functional during the rooting process.
  • Disable all system tools such as antivirus software and firewall programs. These may interfere during the rooting process. You will also need to uninstall security software on your Dell Streak 7.

Rooting Instructions

Root your Dell Streak 7 at your own risk. Do not hold us responsible for any damage to your tablet arising from your use of this guide. That being said, here are the steps to rooting your Dell Streak 7:

  1. Download the SuperOneClick package here.
  2. Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
  3. From the extracted files, launch “SuperOneClick.exe”
  4. Connect your device to your computer via USB cable.
  5. Once connected, click the “Root” button in SuperOneClick to start the rooting process. A message will be displayed when your device has been successfully rooted. SuperOneClick will also install Superuser and busybox on your device.
  6. If your device was interrupted in the middle of the rooting process, reboot your device and repeat the whole procedure from the beginning.
  7. If you were not able to locate Superuser after successfully rooting your Dell Streak 7, you can download and install the app from the Android Market.

Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Dell Streak 7 with just one click. Now that your Dell Streak 7 is rooted, what are you going to do with your device? Will you install custom firmware or an app that requires root access?

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This article, How to Root Dell Streak 7 in Just One Click , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Alvin Ybañez • Android Hacks, Android How To, Android Tablets, Dell Streak, root • 0

Jan 17 2012

How To use Your Android Device as an Extended Display for a PC w/ ScreenSlider App

If you’re looking to put more visual ooomph into your desktop setup for gaming or just needing more display screens as added workspace, it’s often easier to get yourself a new desktop monitor to add to your already impressive gadget collection.

But, tough economic times have forced tech enthusiasts to consider other solutions, and if you have an Android smartphone or tablet, you won’t need to look any further. With some help from ScreenSlider, a nifty Android app, you can use your Android device as a monitor display extension.

ScreenSlider allows you to view items that are currently running on your desktop monitor on your Android device, even if you’re in another room. It’s like having an extra, portable display or screen–perfect for multitasking or keeping track of activity on social networks while you stay focused on the main task on your monitor. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection and the proper LAN setup on a Windows PC or laptop.

The app features easy controls on your Android device: pinch-to-zoom, two-finger panning while zoomed, three-finger scroll, and press-and-hold for right mouse click. You can use the built-in Android keyboard and speech-to-text recognition to input text into Windows apps. The app runs on devices with Android 2.2 or later.

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to get this cool feature up and running:

  1. Download the ScreenSlider app from the Android Market for just 99 cents — a 50% discount from the original US$1.99 price for a limited time. If you have installed a previous version of the app which did not have the auto-update feature, it’s important to uninstall the old app first before installing the newly upgraded version.
  2. You will also need to download and install a separate ScreenSlider app to your PC. It’s available for free download from the developer’s website after entering a valid email address.
  3. Launch ScreenSlider on your Android device and enter a device name once requested.
  4. Right-click the ScreenSlider app on the system tray of your Windows PC/laptop and select “Find Devices”.
  5. Double-click your device on the list once it is detected over your Wi-Fi connection. A dialog box will pop up, prompting you to enter the code shown on your Android device in order to pair your device and PC.
  6. Click “Agree” for any license prompts that might come up during installation. The screens might flicker for a bit while the app is initializing, but once that’s done, the app should be ready for use.

Congratulations! You can now use your Android device as an extended monitor for your PC.

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This article, How To use Your Android Device as an Extended Display for a PC w/ ScreenSlider App , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


By Brigitte Novabos • Android Apps, Android How To, Android Reviews, Android Tablets • 0

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