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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
How to Root Sony Xperia Z on both Locked and Unlocked Bootloaders
Sony Xperia Z is the latest and by far the most promising Android Smart Phone by Sony. Rooting in Android is an act of accessing root user permissions which can be useful to install Apps that need root access and boost up the performance of your Android device.
Note that rooting may void your device warranty, So Try this at your own risk.
The following rooting method applicables for both unlocked and locked bootloaders. Refer this XDA thread to unlock and re-lock the bootloader of Sony Xperia Z.
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Note that rooting may void your device warranty, So Try this at your own risk.
The following rooting method applicables for both unlocked and locked bootloaders. Refer this XDA thread to unlock and re-lock the bootloader of Sony Xperia Z.
Pre-Requisites
- This rooting method is for Sony Xperia Z which comes with Jelly Bean Android version (10.1.D.0.317, 10.1.D.0.322, 10.1.A.1.350).You can check Android version by visiting Settings >> About the Phone
- You need to install ABD drivers on your Windows PC. Get the drivers from here.
- Windows 8 users follow this guide to change the settings before installing the drivers mentioned above.
- Download this rooting tool kit (1.9Mb)
Rooting
follow the steps sequentially- You need to increase screen timeout to 10 mins : Settings >> Display >> Sleep >> 10 mins
- Enable USB Debugging mode : Settings >> Developer options >> Enable and Settings >> Developer options >> USB Debugging (check the option)
- Enable install from “unknown sources” option : Settings >> Security >> Unknown source (check the option)
- Save the rooting tool kit (.zip file) mentioned above in C drive (C:) and Extract it there itself.
- Quit applications like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc. as they will interfere with the rooting process.
- Now Connect your phone to PC and run “runme.bat” file from the extracted folder (step 4)
- Wait for few seconds till you get the option “press the button to restore the data in your phone”
- Now do not down your Phone screen, it will start an App automatically and Select Restore data.
- You will see the message “if Restoring data is complete” in command prompt
- Now open your phone and dial this number *#*#7378423#*#*
- Select the option “Service tests” in your phone operation
- Now select the option “Display”. Now the screen will turn white and few commands will be executed automatically.
- Now press the power button to turn off screen, wait for few seconds and press it again (repeat it a few times) and keep observing the command prompt for outputs
- Finally you will see the messages like “transfer files to your phone part2“, “installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc…” & finally “Cleaning up“
- Now your phone will automatically restart.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
How to install Clockworkmod CWM Recovery on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 I535
This guide helps to flash CWM Recovery image for the root users on their Verizon Galaxy S III smartphone (model number I535). In this article if you’ll read all the instructions above presented, you’ll be able to install the ClockworkMod Recovery in one easy and friendly way normally if you’re an advanced Android user.
If your Android phone was rooted then is important to install CWM Recovery,this thing helps root android phone owners to install and custom ROMs, with CMW Recovery you’ll add new functions in the administration on your phone, will improve the performances with new options in a unique look and give you control to do everything you want in your Galaxy S3 without restrictions.
This tutorial is available only if you have a rooted Galaxy S3 on Verizon, be sure to apply all this information showed in this guide to make a good configuration for preparing your computer and your smartphone which you’ll needs for installation process .
If your Android phone was rooted then is important to install CWM Recovery,this thing helps root android phone owners to install and custom ROMs, with CMW Recovery you’ll add new functions in the administration on your phone, will improve the performances with new options in a unique look and give you control to do everything you want in your Galaxy S3 without restrictions.
This tutorial is available only if you have a rooted Galaxy S3 on Verizon, be sure to apply all this information showed in this guide to make a good configuration for preparing your computer and your smartphone which you’ll needs for installation process .
Below we have what its need to know before make the CWM Recovery on Verizon S3 phone installation:
- First step is to root your devices using the guide for: Root Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 I535 .
- Now enable USB debugging option on your Samsung Galaxy S3 device.
- Go to charge the smartphone’s battery, is important because if your phone going to power OFF while flashing the ClockworkMod is very bad for your device.
- Now disable the antivirus protection and antimalware programs which running on your phone.
- Use this CMW Recovery installation only on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 devices with the I535 model number.
- This guide should be applied only by advanced Android users. If you don’t have enough experience with the advanced configuration in Android operating systems, you should read this tutorial multiple times, and be sure that you know exactly how to apply this instruction on your devices. Also we recommend reading other tutorials more detailed in the same subject.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions carefully mentioned in this article, we should not be held responsible in any manner if you damage your device during the installation of custom recovery image and you should know that you’re applying these changes at your own risk.
Now you can start installing the custom recovery image file. If you cannot install CWM please feel free to ask for our help in comments section. But explain exactly step by step your problem.
Guide to “How to install Clockworkmod Recovery on Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 I535”
- First download the CWM recovery image file from HERE
- Now connect your smartphone to your PC use the original USB cable.
- Copy the recovery.img file on your Galaxy S III Verizon on internal SDcard, be carefully, don’t make another new folder, just drag and drop the file on the internal SDcard on main folder.
- Now disconnect your phone device from your PC.
- Go to download and then install Terminal Emulator application on your smartphone from Google Play Store download .
- Now launch application the Terminal Emulator.
- In the Terminal Emulator app enter the next command: su
- Tap ‘Allow/ Grant’ button to allow root access for TE.
- Enter following command to install the CWM Recovery file: dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 (this command will install the Clockworkmod Recovery on your device).
- Now test to see if was successfully installed. Type this command in Terminal Emulator app: reboot recovery
- Your device will restart into CWM Recovery menu and now you can use it to flash new custom ROMs and other file and applications.
Note: If you want to restart your Galaxy S3 Verizon phone into normal Android mode, please select the ‘reboot system now’ option from the CWM Recovery main menu and now wait for doing this process.
Now your phone has CWM Recovery installed. If you have problems and you didn’t manage to flash the files, feel free to ask us in comments section and let us to know step by step all the details and we will try to help you to complete the installation.
Remember you’ve installed this all files at your own risk and you shouldn’t blame us in case your smartphone got damage or you lost any files during the installation
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Factory Reset on Android Device
Factory reset is a very useful default feature which it’s in all Android devices, this feature can be very important in many hard situations, if you made some modifications, or you delete everything from your device, except the Android itself, if you we’ll go and you’ll make a factory reset, your device will look like new.
If you ask yourself “what does a factory reset do?”it’s good to know that, factory reset feature allows you to delete everything on your device (contacts, call logs, SMS messages, applications or data, have also an option to erase all information stored in the memory card (photos, videos, or any type of data stored in memory card).
When you want to sell your Android device Factory reset is a great tool, in this way your buyer don’t can access your private information, another situation when you can use the Factory Reset function it is also if your device begin to move slowly because you have installed many applications, when you make some wrong updates in your device and it’s hard to know what not work correctly, for example some firmware are not compatible with the others and they recommend you to make a Factory Reset.
It’s also very useful when updating to another firmware. Some types of firmware are not compatible with the others and they will require you to do a factory reset.
Be carefully because if you made a factory reset isn’t any way to recover your date after that, if you didn’t do a backup before.
Please note that there isn’t any way to recover data after a factory reset if you didn’t perform backups before.
For make an android backup you will normally need to have a root level access on your Android device and ClockworkMod installed
How factory reset on Android devices ?
It’s very easy to make a factory reset in your Android device:
Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset phone
Note: If you want to erase USB storage, you can check Erase USB storage for make this.
After these operations, please check if in your device it’s on factory parameters and nothing remains on the smartphone.
I made a short video about “how factory reset on Android devices “to see how this thing is done:
Friday, October 17, 2014
How to Use Car Infotainment System on Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Connect your device to a MirrorLink™ certified car infotainment system using a USB cable to, for example, use a navigation app or play music from your device while driving. The car infotainment system mirrors all features on your device and gives you access to all applications. When connected, you can navigate the apps using the car infotainment system controls.Some applications may not be available in driving mode. Also, protected data, such as videos that are strictly protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM), is not made available via MirrorLink™.
To connect your device to a car infotainment system
• Connect your device and the car infotainment system using a USB cable. The Lcd of your device appears on the Lcd of the infotainment system.
Warning: You may need to start MirrorLink™ manually if the connection between your device and the infotainment system is not established automatically.
To start MirrorLink™ manually
1. Make sure that your device is connected to the car infotainment system using a USB cable.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap Apps icon.
3. Find and tap Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Start MirrorLink™.
4. Tap OK.
Friday, September 26, 2014
How to Start the Smart Connect Application on Sony Xperia Z2
Wouldnt it be nice if youre phone automatically plays your song list right when you step in your car? Or what about letting you show your whole day agenda the moment you arrive at your work table between 8-9am? These are just examples on how Sony Xperia Z2s Smart Connect app works. With this app, you can set an event to happen on your device at certain times or what will happen when you connect/disconnect accessories like headset or charger. Hereshow to use it.
1. On your devices home Lcd, tap on
.
2. Look for Smart Connect and tap on it.
3. If its your first time opening the said app, tap on OK to close the introduction Lcd.
4. Go to Events tab and tap on the plus (+) icon.
5. Type in a name for the event and tap on Create.
6. Under When, add either an accessory ( like what happens on your device when you connect your headset) or a time interval or could be both.
7. Under Do This, add what you want to happen on your device.
8. Under At the End, add what you want to happen to your device when you disconnect your accessory or when the time interval ends.
9. Press on Back Arrow
to save the event.
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1. On your devices home Lcd, tap on
.2. Look for Smart Connect and tap on it.
3. If its your first time opening the said app, tap on OK to close the introduction Lcd.
4. Go to Events tab and tap on the plus (+) icon.
5. Type in a name for the event and tap on Create.
6. Under When, add either an accessory ( like what happens on your device when you connect your headset) or a time interval or could be both.
7. Under Do This, add what you want to happen on your device.
8. Under At the End, add what you want to happen to your device when you disconnect your accessory or when the time interval ends.
9. Press on Back Arrow
to save the event.Monday, September 22, 2014
How to Share Contacts Music Files Photos or Videos and Web Address Using NFC on Sony Xperia Z2
1. On your Home Lcd, tap the > Settings.
2. Then go to More.
3. Mark the NFC checkbox.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home Lcd, tap, then tap Person icon.
3. Tap the contact that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap, then find and tap Walkman icon.
3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap, then find and tap Album.
3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap.
3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
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> Settings.2. Then go to More.
3. Mark the NFC checkbox.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home Lcd, tap
, then tap Person icon.3. Tap the contact that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap
, then find and tap Walkman icon.3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap
, then find and tap Album.3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap
.3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
How to Set Up Voicemail Service on Sony Xperia Z1s
Voicemail services depends on your subscription plan with your service provider. This feature allows caller to leave voice messages on your phone whenever you cant pick up. Your voicemail number may be found on your sim card or you can get it directly from your service provider. Here are the steps to set up voicemail service on Sony Xperia Z1s.
To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on.
2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings and choose Voicemail Settings.
4. Tap on Voicemail number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the.
2. Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
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To set up your voicemail number:
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on
.2. Go to Settings menu.
3. Select Call Settings and choose Voicemail Settings.
4. Tap on Voicemail number so you can enter your designated voicemail service number.
5. And lastly tap on OK.
To call your voicemail service number:
1. On your homeLcd, tap on the
.2. Look for Phone and tap it.
3. And touch and hold for seconds the number 1.
Friday, September 19, 2014
How to Add a Geotag on a Photo on Sony Xperia Z1s
Adding a location to those photos somehow adds relevance and it gives you that flashback of memories when you view those nicely captured moments. Well, this feature is not new any longer since its been there online and you often use them on photo-filtered websites. But with Sony Xperia Z1s, you can now add geotags on your photos right on your handset. Heres how you can add geotag on your photos.
1. Open your photo gallery on your device.
2. When youre viewing a photo, just tap the Lcd and the toolbars will display.
3. Now tap
to open the map Lcd.
4. Find and tap the desired location to put the map on the photo.
5. To adjust the location of the photo, just tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
6. Tap OK when youre done and to save the geotag. You can then return to the photo viewer Lcd.
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1. Open your photo gallery on your device.
2. When youre viewing a photo, just tap the Lcd and the toolbars will display.
3. Now tap
to open the map Lcd.4. Find and tap the desired location to put the map on the photo.
5. To adjust the location of the photo, just tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
6. Tap OK when youre done and to save the geotag. You can then return to the photo viewer Lcd.
Friday, September 12, 2014
How to Rooting Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on Jelly Bean 4 1 2 XXBMA3 OS
As the official Jelly Bean update has been released for the Samsung Galaxy S3 from a while, now all the users who applied the stock firmware on their devices are looking for a root procedure that can be performed on the new OS. In order to help you out, today we will be checking in how to easily gain root access for the Galaxy S3 GT I9305 that runs on the official Android 4.1.2 XXBMA3 software. Take note though that this tutorial is being suitable only for the S3 model number I9305 that is being powered by the mentioned ROM, so don’t try to complete the steps from bellow for a similar device.
It is important to have a rooted handset because who knows when you will need access to its internal system. On a rooted OS you can install complex apps that requires root access in order to work properly (such as CWM recovery and some backup and restore tools), you can remove in-built programs in order to improve the speeds, optimize and customize the system and so on. The best part is that once the root access is granted you can start updating your Galaxy S3 with the latest custom ROMs, which are being perfect for those who want to try something different than the classic or default Jelly Bean experience.
In a few words, if you want to properly use your smartphone, gaining root access is a must have. Actually, this will be the first step to make if you want to power up the Galaxy S3 performances, so why not to try the same? The root procedure can be easily performed, the present step by step guide being all that you need. You have all the aspects needed explained and detailed below, so let’s get started. Anyway, do read all the following lines or else you can end up in bricking your phone, and I know that you don’t want that to happen.Above, we have seen which the advantages that come with a root operation are. Well, now let’s see if there are negative aspects too. As usual, when we are talking about unofficial procedures, there are some things that must be revealed. Related to our purpose, the most relevant one is referring to your Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 warranty. By trying to root your Galaxy S3 that runs the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 firmware you will make changes into the internal system of your device. This means that the warranty will be void. This aspect can’t be avoided, so if you are not sure that you can safely complete this guide, maybe it will be better to stop going any further.
Also, a backup is strongly recommended even though it is unlikely to lose your personal info while trying to root the Galaxy S3 by using this step by step guide. But if anything bad happens, you will have to wipe the system for fixing things up, so as a precaution take your time and backup the SGS3 data before going any further. You can use our backup and restore guides (search through our how to section) for learning how to save almost everything from your phone (contacts list, call logs, internet settings, calendar info, market apps, EFS, text messages and so on), so you have nothing to worry about.
Now, as this is an unofficial operation, you have to apply the pre requisites that are being explained during the following list. Then, you can safely begin the root procedure that can be applied on any Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9305 that is being powered by the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 software.
Furthermore, in the end you can get a boot loop; if that happens, you need to reboot your Galaxy S3 into recovery mode. Then, from recovery select to wipe the system: “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”. Up next choose to reboot the device and that’s all. As a final note, the first boot might take longer than usual, but don’t panic there is nothing wrong with your smartphone.
So, now you know how to easily root the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 OS. You can now install a custom recovery image on your phone and use the same for updating with custom ROMs firmware. Stay close as we will bring new tutorials suitable with your device soon along with other Android related tricks and tips. Also, use the comments area from below for sharing your impressions related to the present tutorial, and tell us how things worked for you.
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It is important to have a rooted handset because who knows when you will need access to its internal system. On a rooted OS you can install complex apps that requires root access in order to work properly (such as CWM recovery and some backup and restore tools), you can remove in-built programs in order to improve the speeds, optimize and customize the system and so on. The best part is that once the root access is granted you can start updating your Galaxy S3 with the latest custom ROMs, which are being perfect for those who want to try something different than the classic or default Jelly Bean experience.
In a few words, if you want to properly use your smartphone, gaining root access is a must have. Actually, this will be the first step to make if you want to power up the Galaxy S3 performances, so why not to try the same? The root procedure can be easily performed, the present step by step guide being all that you need. You have all the aspects needed explained and detailed below, so let’s get started. Anyway, do read all the following lines or else you can end up in bricking your phone, and I know that you don’t want that to happen.Above, we have seen which the advantages that come with a root operation are. Well, now let’s see if there are negative aspects too. As usual, when we are talking about unofficial procedures, there are some things that must be revealed. Related to our purpose, the most relevant one is referring to your Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 warranty. By trying to root your Galaxy S3 that runs the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 firmware you will make changes into the internal system of your device. This means that the warranty will be void. This aspect can’t be avoided, so if you are not sure that you can safely complete this guide, maybe it will be better to stop going any further.
Also, a backup is strongly recommended even though it is unlikely to lose your personal info while trying to root the Galaxy S3 by using this step by step guide. But if anything bad happens, you will have to wipe the system for fixing things up, so as a precaution take your time and backup the SGS3 data before going any further. You can use our backup and restore guides (search through our how to section) for learning how to save almost everything from your phone (contacts list, call logs, internet settings, calendar info, market apps, EFS, text messages and so on), so you have nothing to worry about.
Now, as this is an unofficial operation, you have to apply the pre requisites that are being explained during the following list. Then, you can safely begin the root procedure that can be applied on any Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9305 that is being powered by the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 software.
- You will need to use a Windows running computer or notebook; on the same you will download and install some tools.
- The Galaxy S3 and its USB cable must be near you.
- All the security programs that are running on your phone and computer must be deactivated.
- The handset must be fully charged; or if there is more than 60% power left you can skip this step.
- Enable the USB debugging option on your device (from here: “Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging”).
- Apply this tutorial only if you own the Samsung Galaxy S3 model number GT I9305. Also remember that this root procedure is suitable only with the Android 4.1.2 XXBMA3 firmware.
How to Root Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 OS
- Download the root package from here.
- Download Odin.
- And download Samsung KIES.
- Save all the files on your computer.
- Now, use KIES for installing the proper drivers for the Galaxy S3.
- Extract the root package on your computer.
- Install and then open Odin.
- Turn off the Samsung Galaxy S3 and reboot into download mode.
- You can enter download mode by pressing on Volume Down, Center key and Power button at the same time.
- Now, use the USB cable and connect the handset with the computer.
- Take a look on Odin: the ID:COM section should be yellow or blue now and the “added” message should be displayed.
- If not, remove the USB cable, turn off Odin and re-install the drivers; then repeat the procedure as explained above.
- Go on Odin and select “PDA”.
- Pick the “CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5” file and click on “start”.
- When the process ends, you can remove the USB cable and reboot your device (also on Odin the “pass” message should be displayed).
Furthermore, in the end you can get a boot loop; if that happens, you need to reboot your Galaxy S3 into recovery mode. Then, from recovery select to wipe the system: “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”. Up next choose to reboot the device and that’s all. As a final note, the first boot might take longer than usual, but don’t panic there is nothing wrong with your smartphone.
So, now you know how to easily root the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 OS. You can now install a custom recovery image on your phone and use the same for updating with custom ROMs firmware. Stay close as we will bring new tutorials suitable with your device soon along with other Android related tricks and tips. Also, use the comments area from below for sharing your impressions related to the present tutorial, and tell us how things worked for you.
Monday, September 8, 2014
How to Share Contacts Music Files Photos or Videos and Web Address Using NFC on Sony Xperia Z1s
1. On your Home Lcd, tap the > Settings.
2. Then go to More.
3. Mark the NFC checkbox.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home Lcd, tap, then tap Person icon.
3. Tap the contact that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap, then find and tap Walkman icon.
3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap, then find and tap Album.
3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap.
3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
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> Settings.2. Then go to More.
3. Mark the NFC checkbox.
To share a contact with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view contacts, go to your Home Lcd, tap
, then tap Person icon.3. Tap the contact that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the contact appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the contact information is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device and is also saved on the receiving device.
To share a music file with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both your device and the receiving device have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To open the "WALKMAN™" application, tap
, then find and tap Walkman icon.3. Select a music category and browse to the track you want to share.
4. Tap the track to play it. You can then tap Pause icon to pause the track. The transfer works whether the track is playing or paused.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the music file plays immediately on the receiving device. At the same time, the file is saved on the receiving device.
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. To view photos and videos in your device, go to your Home Lcd, tap
, then find and tap Album.3. Tap the photo or video that you want to share.
4. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
5. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
6. When the transfer is done, the photo or video is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device. At the same time, the item is saved on the receiving device.
To share a web address with another device using NFC
1. Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both Lcds are active.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap
.3. To open the web browser, find and tap Chrome browser icon.
4. Load the web page that you want to share.
5. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail of the track appears.
6. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
7. When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the Lcd of the receiving device.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
How to Root Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 on Android 4 3 JB Without Tripping the KNOX Warranty Void Counter
Samsung Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.
This tutorial uses the Root Exploit package released by Senior XDA-Developers, k1mu. The Root Exploit package allows Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without tripping the KNOX warranty void counter.
Disclaimer: We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Then enable USB debugging by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The Root Exploit package works only on the LTE version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
File Required
1. Root Exploit (saferoot.zip) - Mirror Link
Steps to Root Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
- Extract the Root Exploit package to the computer using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
- Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable.
- On the computer, navigate to the extracted directory and double click "install.bat" file. You will see command prompt window which will detect your device and automatically run the scripts.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the rooting procedure completes, your phone will reboot automatically.
Thats it! Samsung Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
Note: This exploit will NOT set the KNOX warranty void flag. It will set the "Custom" flag, but thats nothing to worry about.
Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Rooting Samsung Galaxy Note 8 0 N5110 on Android 4 1 2 Jelly Bean with CF Auto Root
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 can now be rooted using Chainfire’s CF Auto-Root tool. Read this entire post and make sure that you won’t skip any steps so that you will manage to successfully flash the all the required files.
Rooting your tablet will allow you to flash new custom ROMs and other files that can be used to improve its overall appearance and performance. If you root your device and you don’t like Samsung’s Nature UX TouchWiz interface, then you will be able to flash new custom ROMs that are based on Android 4.1 / 4.2 AOSP such as CyanogenMod, AOKP and other similar releases.
In order to successfully root your device, you will first need to read the guidelines below. Here’s what you need know:
If ODIN says that the root process was ‘Passed’ but the Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 doesn’t go past the Samsung boot animation screen, then you will have to power off the device and unplug it from PC. You will have to boot into Recovery Mode and apply factory reset. After that, the tablet will boot into normal mode correctly. If you have any other questions, then you should ask for extra help in comments.
Since this root won’t install any custom Recovery images, then you can choose to visit Google Play Store and use the Goo Manager or ROM Manager app to flash TWRP / CWM Recovery. A custom Recovery will help you install new custom ROMs and other customization files for your tablet.
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Rooting your tablet will allow you to flash new custom ROMs and other files that can be used to improve its overall appearance and performance. If you root your device and you don’t like Samsung’s Nature UX TouchWiz interface, then you will be able to flash new custom ROMs that are based on Android 4.1 / 4.2 AOSP such as CyanogenMod, AOKP and other similar releases.
In order to successfully root your device, you will first need to read the guidelines below. Here’s what you need know:
- use this tutorial only with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 model number N5110. Don’t try to use this tutorial with any other Android device.
- root your device only if it’s running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean stock firmware.
- rooting the tablet will void the warranty.
- CF Auto Root file will install SuperSU and install a stock Recovery.
- make sure that you have the Samsung USB Drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t have them, then you can download from here.
- disable all the antivirus apps from running on your computer.
- if Samsung KIES software is installed on your PC, then you should make sure to disable it when moving to the tutorial. This program will interfere with Odin and block the rooting process of your tablet.
- make sure that you won’t skip any steps that I have listed in the tutorial.
- enable the USB Debugging setting from the Developer Options menu. If this menu isn’t showing up in Settings, then you should open ‘About device’ and then scroll down and tap 7 times on the Build Number section. It will enable Developer Option in the Settings menu.
- make sure that your tablet’s battery has enough power left in its battery so that it won’t switch off in the middle of the rooting process.
- this guide is for advanced Android users, don’t blame us in case you brick the tablet or you lose any important data in the process.
- in case you cannot complete the root, then you should ask for extra help in comments.
- backup all the important data that you have currently stored on your tablet.
How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean using CF Auto-Root:
- Download the CF Auto-Root tool for Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 from HERE.
> save the file on your PC and extract its contents to a single folder. - Download Odin3 v3.07 from HERE.
> when the download is complete, extract the files comprised within and save them in a single folder. - Power off your tablet completely.
- Boot it into Download Mode.
> do it by pressing Volume Down, Home and then Power buttons at the at the same time. Confirm Download Mode boot by pressing Volume Up. - Launch Odin executable on your PC.
- Connect the tablet with your computer using the USB Data cable.
> wait for Odin to add and recognize the device. When done, you can continue to the next part of this post.
> if the tablet is not recognized by your computer, then you will be forced to plug the device into another USB port or reinstall the Samsung USB Drivers. The download link is listed in the preparation guide. - Next, click the ‘PDA’ button in ODIN.
- Browse your PC for the ‘CF-Auto-Root-konawifi-konawifixx-gtn5110.tar.md5′ file and load it into Odin.
> don’t change any default settings of ODIN.
> make sure that the Re-Partition option is not enabled. Disable it if otherwise. - Click the START button when you’re ready for the installation process.
- When all files are flashed and the root is complete, ODIN will say ‘PASS’ and the device will reboot.
- When the Samsung boot animation appears, unplug the phone from PC and wait for it to boot into normal mode.
- Check the App Drawer for the SuperSU app icon to confirm that the root has been applied successfully.
- Install any new apps that require root or start looking for custom ROMs and other customization files that you can use to improve the overall performance of your tablet.
If ODIN says that the root process was ‘Passed’ but the Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 doesn’t go past the Samsung boot animation screen, then you will have to power off the device and unplug it from PC. You will have to boot into Recovery Mode and apply factory reset. After that, the tablet will boot into normal mode correctly. If you have any other questions, then you should ask for extra help in comments.
Since this root won’t install any custom Recovery images, then you can choose to visit Google Play Store and use the Goo Manager or ROM Manager app to flash TWRP / CWM Recovery. A custom Recovery will help you install new custom ROMs and other customization files for your tablet.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
How to Share Contacts Using NFC on Sony Xperia Z
NFC feature is a must-have for any smartphones these days. Near-field communication or NFC works similarly like bluetooth. By touching your NFC-enabled phones against each other, you can then share contacts, music and photos. Well, heres how you can easily share contacts on Sony Xperia Z uisng NFC feature.
1. On your device, enable content sharing in Settings.
2. Then go to Wireless and Networks.
3 And choose on More menu.
When the phone vibrates, tap the onscreen message that says "touch to beam".
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1. On your device, enable content sharing in Settings.
2. Then go to Wireless and Networks.
3 And choose on More menu.
When the phone vibrates, tap the onscreen message that says "touch to beam".
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
How To Root UBALK2 Android 4 1 1 Firmware On Galaxy Camera GC100
How to Root UBALK2 Android 4.1.1 Firmware on Galaxy Camera GC100 - If you have updated your Galaxy Camera GC100 to UBALK2 Android 4.1.1 firmware and now want to root it, then follow the guide after the jump.
- You have installed your Camera EK-GC100 USB drivers on your PC.
- You need to enable USB debugging mode which is deactivated by default.
- You camera should have 70-80% charge remaining.
- Backup your important data like Call logs, SMS and other data in stored in phone memory so in case if anything goes wrong, your data is not hurt.
- The update is only meant for Camera EK-GC100, so don’t other to try it on other variants.
- Your Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 should be updated to UBALK2 Android 4.1.1 firmware.
How to Root UBALK2 Android 4.1.1 Firmware on Galaxy Camera GC100???
Step 1) Download CF-Auto Root for Camera EK-GC100.
Step 2) Download ODIN v3.07.
Step 3) Turn OFF your camera.
Step 4) Now you will need to turn it ON in download mode.
Guide: How to Put Samsung Galaxy Camera in Download Mode
Step 5) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Camera EK-GC100 to your computer.
Step 5) Once your camera is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn yellow and will show the COM port number.
Step 6) Select the downloaded file to install by following below steps:
Click on PDA and select CF-Auto-Root-gd1-gd1xx-ekgc100.tar.md5 file.
Step 7) Again to to ODIN window and check Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.
Step 8) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the installation process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
Step 9) When the installation is completed, your phone will restart.
You are done!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
How To Install UBUAML2 Android 4 2 2 Jelly Bean Firmware on Galaxy Mega 5 8 I9150 Guide
Samsung launches Android 4.2.2 UBUAML2 official firmware update for the Galaxy mega Jelly Bean 5.8 GT - I9150. The firmware update is launched in various countries in the region including Argentina Brazil and Colombia, and also can be downloaded for manual updates. You can also update your device firmware via Kies or OTA update. Because the device comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, this new firmware update just brings bug fixes and performance tweaks. Continue reading this guide to learn how to get an official stock I9150UBUAML2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 firmware running on the Galaxy mega 5.8 GT - I9150.
Warning:
This tutorial is only for Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we (True Android Team) are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.
Pre Requisites:
Though official firmware restore all existing data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.
- Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.
- Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.
- You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
- Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150. Guide
How To Update Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 via OTA
- First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
- Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
- Then locate About Device and tap on it.
- Next select Software update from About device screen.
- Then tap on Update option.
- You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
- Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.
If you see “The latest update have already been installed” massage while checking update then your device yet to receive an OTA update. Check back within few days or jump to next procedure.
How To Update Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 via Kies
- Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
- Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
- Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
- Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
- You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
- Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
- Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.
Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.
[Note: You can install any firmware listed below despite availability in other countries, except those which comes with carrier name.]
I9150UBUAML2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware Downloads
Argentina: I9150UBUAML2 I9150UUBAML2_ARO.zip
Colombia (Comcel): I9150UBUAML2 I9150UWAAML2_COM.zip
- Download Odin v3.09.
- Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
- Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
- Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Now, put the Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home &Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
- Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
- Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
- Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2. If you are using old Odin then add the file to PDA button.
- In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
- Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
- Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
Congrats! You just updated your Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.
Fix Boot Loop Issue On Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150
If Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9150 stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 11 then follow below instructions:
Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.
That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience.
- Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
- Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option
Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.
That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
How to Root Galaxy S4 SGH M919 on Android 4 3 JB Without Tripping the KNOX Warranty Void Counter
This tutorial uses the Root Exploit package released by Senior XDA-Developers, k1mu. The Root Exploit package allows Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without tripping the KNOX warranty void counter.
Disclaimer: We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Then enable USB debugging by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The Root Exploit package works only on the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
File Required
1. Root Exploit (saferoot.zip) - Mirror Link
Steps to Root Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile) SGH-M919 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
- Extract the Root Exploit package to the computer using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
- Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable.
- On the computer, navigate to the extracted directory and double click "install.bat" file. You will see command prompt window which will detect your device and automatically run the scripts.
If you are using Linux or Mac OS X, navigate to the extracted directory in a terminal and run the following command. Please note that youll need to have the Android Debugging Bridge (adb) installed and configured on your path.
$ chmod +x install.sh
$ ./install.sh- Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the rooting procedure completes, your phone will reboot automatically.
Thats it! Samsung Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile) SGH-M919 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
Note: This exploit will NOT set the KNOX warranty void flag. It will set the "Custom" flag, but thats nothing to worry about.
Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.
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