Manufacturers like Samsung and LG have added their own implementation of multi-window features to Android for years now, but with the release of version 6.0 Marshmallow, Google has finally gotten around to working the same feature into stock Android.
Whether I'm in my car or making dinner, I always have music playing. And since I don't like to keep my headphones on me at all times, I end up using my Android's built-in speakers a good portion of the time.
The Galaxy S6 already has one of the best cameras on the market, but a few minor annoyances still linger. Full-sized photos are stored with heavy compression that can cause artifacting, burst mode shots aren't taken at 100% quality, and the camera flash cannot be used when your battery is below a certain threshold.
Samsung is known for its added features, but occasionally, these can cross the line between functionality and bloat. For many users, this is the case with the "S Finder" and "Quick connect" buttons that are hard-coded into the notification tray on most Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge variants.
Due to the way Android works, you normally need to be rooted to uninstall the pre-loaded system apps, aka bloatware, that came with your device. This is because the underlying files for these apps are stored on your system partition, which can only be modified with root-level access.
In the realm of Android mods, none is more powerful than a custom recovery. This is installed in place of the stock offering, and it lets you back up your entire system, flash mods, and install custom ROMs.
There's a common bug that affects many Samsung Galaxy S5 users, myself included. The software that drives the fingerprint sensor can randomly fail to load, leaving you without one of the most unique features of your beloved smartphone.
The weather widget on the main home screen of a fresh-out-of-the-box Galaxy S5 is meant to show off the screen. Super-high contrast and crisp definition on the individual blades of grass in the background let you know that the phone you're holding has one helluva display.
When we look back on it, 2014 may be remembered as the Summer of Android Wear. With two new flagship smartwatches due out soon, Google's been readying its mobile OS for the wearables sector.
The international hit Xperia Z2 may be headed to Verizon if a posted, and quickly erased, image is any indication. Take this information with a grain of salt—I certainly am—but this could be Sony's entrance into the non-GSM realm. The image above was posted to Sony's Xperia Google+ page, and very quickly removed. Compared to the Z2 that's currently on the international market (below), we can see that not only has the Sony logo shifted to the bottom, but a Verizon logo rests squarely along the...
Did you know that using your Nexus 5 can deprive you of sleep—and not just because you can't seem to quit playing that addicting game or watching Netflix videos?
While rooting your Galaxy Note 2 certainly has its advantages—everything from increasing security to relieving the Power button of its duties—it's definitely not for everyone.
Samsung's exclusive music streaming service, Milk Music, has been making waves across the web thanks to its peculiar name and ad-free stations.
Hello Everyone Today in this post I will teach you how to get a banner for your terminal.(Video Available at the End of the Post) To get a banner first we need "figlet" and then we have to configure it. Its Easy ..
There are many impressive features on a Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but just like any other smartphone on the market, the most used one is the camera. How many times did you take a picture today? Or admire all the selfies in your gallery? Or upload a video to Instagram, Vine, or Snapchat?
Google's long awaited 4.3 Jelly Bean update is officially out, only it has not been pushed out to some of our Nexus 7 tablets yet. Although there aren't really any new UI changes, most of Jelly Bean 4.3's magic is under the hood, meaning user's can expect better performance and battery life with the latest version.
Driving in your car can cause a pretty spasmodic GPS connection on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Making a lot of turns, speeding past large buildings, and going underneath trees and highway underpasses can all disrupt your GPS signal, making it difficult for the satellites (in the sky) to get a good lock on your location. According to them, you're in that blue circle. Somewhere. Probably.
Ditching Sense (HTC's stock Android Launcher) is a great way to breathe new stock-like life into your HTC One smartphone without rooting, but even that has its limitations. If you really want the full Google experience, albeit with some extras, CyanogenMod has always been the go-to ROM. In effect, this will give you an experience similar to the Google Nexus or the new HTC One Google Edition.
The advantages of rooting have been covered before, and with rooting comes flashing ROMs and mods to your device. The easiest method for flashing anything is to do it through recovery.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S3 or Galaxy Note 2, you might not have noticed it yet, but there's an annoying little bug that centers around your clipboard. If you tend to do a lot of copy/pasting on your device, you've probably seen it happen—your phone crashes.
The new Samsung Galaxy Note II is a powerful and sleek device that begs for some customization, and there's no better way to customize your Android device than installing a custom ROM of your choice. One of your choices is the Omega ROM, which is just one of many that you can download and flash to your Galaxy Note 2. Before you begin, you'll need to root your Galaxy Note 2 and install Odin and CWM Recovery. You can get a toolkit of everything you need over at XDA Developers. Then follow the v...
Want to watch Netflix Watch Instantly on your Android device? Watch this video and follow these instructions to learn how to hack any rooted Android device with an APK to work with Netflix. Watch thousands of streaming movies and TV shows with your hacked Android tablet or smartphone.
If you are interested in installing Gingerbread on your rooted Samsung Galaxy Tab, check out this video. You'll want to download Stock GB as well as Overcome and the ROM. You'll use Odin to install Gingerbread on the Android tablet.
Are you obsessed with bobs now after watching bombshell actress Olivia Wilde donning one (albiet it was a wig) in the futuristic action film "Tron"? If you're serious about taking the plunge into short hairhood, then check out this video for your introduction to cutting and styling an A-line bob.
In this video xylophone lesson for aspiring mallet percussionists, we learn how to play a two-chord ostinato on the xylophone using three mallets. The chord progression is a simple one, commonly heard in popular music. It moves from the root or tonic (I) to the subdominant (IV) to the dominant (V).
Empire waists go all the way back to Napoleon and the Regency period, when women thought it becoming to wear classically inspired, almost Grecian goddess-like gowns. They'd pin their curly locks up into coy yet alluring buns to complete the look.
Want to install and set up ADB on your Windows PC? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this rooter's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just over four minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted T-Mobile G2 Google Android tablet. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own T-Mobile G2 or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this seven-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted HTC MyTouch Slide Google Android smartphone. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own MyTouch Slide or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this three-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to load a custom ROM on a rooted HTC Droid Eris Google Android smartphone with unrEVOked. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own HTC Droid Eris or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this seven-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted Moto Droid 2 Google Android tablet. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own Droid 2 or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this seven-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted Motorola CLIQ XT or Quench Google Android smartphone. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own CLIQ XT or Quench or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this six-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted Dell Streak Google Android tablet. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own Streak or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this seven-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Unlock your HTC Aria's hidden potential by running a custom ROM on it! Loading custom ROMs lets you do fun things with your HTC Aria like overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to learn how to put a custom ROM on your own Aria, take a look.
Unrooting your rooted HTC Desire and restoring the factory-default ROM is easy! This clip will show you how it's done.
Unrooting your rooted HTC Legend Google Android smartphone is easier than you might think.
Decided that you liked your Samsung Behold 2 better before rooting it? No big deal! Just unroot it. It's easy and this guide will teach you everything you need to know to unroot your own Samsung Behold 2 Google Android smartphone. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
In this clip, we learn how to install Droid device drivers on a Windows PC. Whether you've rooted your own Motorola Droid smartphone or just want to learn more about the process, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For more information and detailed step-by-step instructions, watch this phone hacker's how-to.
With mathematics, as with anything else, not everyone progresses at the same rate. Happily, in the age of Internet video tutorials, this isn't a problem. Those who progress quickly can go beyond what's being taught them and those who are struggling likewise have all the time in the world to catch up. With this free video math lesson, you'll learn how to calculate the value of a square using using geometry.
Beetles are not widely considered edible in the United States, but are a great source of protein and really taste okay when prepared correctly. Watch this video to learn three such preparations: dry-roasted beetles for soups, rootworm beetle dip, and popcorn crunch with beetles.
