Tips & Tricks Android Fan Network

How to Root Android 4.3

Jul

2013

With Google pushing out Android 4.3 to Nexus devices today we are pretty sure you would have the urge to root it. Well in case you have not rooted yet and want to root your Nexus device running Android 4.3 follow the instructions below. Pre-requiste – You need to have a custom recovery installed, TWRP ...

Android version 4.3 factory images available now!

Jul

2013

Google just announced Android version 4.3 would be available for the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (WiFi and 3g), Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus (yakju and takju variants). For those of you inpatient Android maniacs that want the update now, Google just published the factory image for Android version 4.3 (build JWR66V) for the above devices. ...

All in One LTE Enabler for Google Nexus 4

Jul

2013

Google do not advertise Nexus 4 as an LTE device, but it has LTE bands supported on some networks. However those LTE bands are disabled by Google. Now the big question is how to enable LTE bands. There are several working solutions to it and one among them is the “ALL in One LTE enabler ...

First Android version 4.2.2 flashable ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is live

Jul

2013

XDA contributor, Civato, has uploaded his version of Android version 4.2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GT-N5110). Here are some notes and descriptions from the developer, Civato, himself. Note: This rom is based on the Samsung 4.2.2 for the GT-N5110: JDQ39.N5110XXCMG2. Take it as it is and don’t complain as this is free. No ...

How to make phone calls from your tablet using your cell number

Jul

2013

How can I make a phone call from my tablet using my cell number? So, you just got an Android tablet and want to show people you can make phone calls from it eh? In the past, I’ve held my Nexus 7 up to my ear (even though you don’t have to have it to ...

[APP/PORT] Xperia Honami Ultra Launcher for any device running Android 4.2.2

Jul

2013

Every Android OEM has their own user interface and Xperia UI is the custom UI that Sony Mobile packs with it’s devices. Making a full working port of a UI for devices from other OEMs is not straight forward as they use different framework and breaks several things when ported. However ThilinaC, Recognized themer at XDA ported ...

Must have business apps for Android

Jul

2013

Android business apps I should use My business partner, John, of the restaurant we own faldonis.com (shameless plug) just bought a brand spanking new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and was asking me about some useful business apps that would apply to our restaurant and his home bills. I’m not going to go in to every ...

Howto Convert HTC One to Google Edition

Jul

2013

Disclaimer This is not for the faint hearted and we are not responsible if you turn your device into a $500 paper weight. The bootloader and recovery from Google Edition HTC One were dumped a few days ago, well now we have the steps to convert HTC One to Google edition, all credits and thanks ...

Google Maps update for Android rolling out

Jul

2013

Google previewed the new Maps for Android at its I/O event in May and that update started rolling out through Play Store depending on Android OS version and your location. The update brings a new fresh design inspired from Google Now card interface and also brings some new features like live traffic updates,dynamic ...

Samsung Galaxy S4: Need to Know

Jul

2013

What I have noticed from most Android phones is that they require an App in order to be able to take a screenshot of the screen on your phone. That’s not the case with the Samsung Galaxy S4, it’s very simple as you can capture a screenshot easily without any Apps. That’s right… no apps ...