Yearly Archives: 2011

How To Install HTC Desire S ROM Port On Nexus One

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Previously, we covered the Desire S ROM port to the HTC Desire and you thought that was awesome. Well, thanks to the efforts of developers at XDA-Developers forum, owners of the Nexus One have not been left behind with the ROM being successfully ported to the Nexus One too, who now have an excellent option when it comes to custom Gingerbread based ROMs. The ROM is stated to be stable enough for everyday use, but is still being worked on for further improvements. For more on the ROM and how to install it, read on! Read More

Get USB Tethering on HTC HD7

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If you’re an HTC HD7 owner and want to utilize your phone’s 3G connection to get internet access on your laptop or PC, the below mentioned stepwise procedure would enable you to share the connection with your PC connected via USB. Read More

How To Install Amon’s RA Passion v2.2.1 Custom Recovery On Nexus One

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So if you’ve found your way here, it’s possible you already know what custom recoveries offer, and there’s a slight chance you’ve heard about Amon’s RA custom recovery or ClockworkMod recovery. Well, regardless of whether you're familiar with these recoveries or not, this guide is intended for the owners of Nexus One wishing to flash the RA Passion V2.2.1 recovery; which is the latest version out right now, onto their phone. For installation instructions, read on! Read More

Get Windows Maintenance Task And Custom Reminders With SCars

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SCars is a handy reminder software that provides all kinds of reminders including the ones for Windows tasks such as Backup, Disk Cleanup, Windows Update, etc. Tasks such as updating Windows and security software, and cleaning temporary files can be conveniently remembered and launched with the help of SCars. In addition, you can set custom reminder with its reminder system. Read More

Disable All Extensions In Chrome With A Single Click

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Many a times one of your favorite extensions can end up creating conflicts with a frequently visited website or a web application. Enabling and disabling extensions can be quite a hassle. In Chrome one has to go through the laborious process of accessing Settings –> Tools –> Extensions to perform this task. Previously we reviewed two Chrome Extensions named Quick Enable and Quick Disable that allowed enabling and disabling extensions from the address bar. This time we have Disable All Extensions Plus, which is a Chrome extension that allows enabling and disabling specific or all extensions from a drop down menu. Read More

Install 2.15.50.14 Radio On HTC HD2

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To be able to customize the HTC HD2 by installing custom Windows Mobile 6.5 ROMs or installing MAGLDR and using it to flash Windows Phone 7 or Android ROMs, the phone needs to have HardSPL 2.08 as well as a radio supporting 576 RAM. We have already covered the HardSPL 2.08 installation process and now, we will be taking care of flashing the 2.15.50.14 radio to the device. Read More

How To Install HardSPL 2.08 On HTC HD2

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HardSPL 2.08 – also known as 2.08.HSPL – is an SPL bootloader for the HTC HD2 that allows you to install custom Windows Mobile 6.5 ROMs and MAGLDR – which in turn lets you install Windows Phone 7 as well as Android ROMs – to your HD2. Whether you want to switch to a custom Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM or intend on turning your HD2 into a Windows Phone 7 or Android device, installing HardSPL 2.08 is the first step in the process and we are going to show you how to do it. Read More

How To Install Android On Internal NAND Memory Of HTC HD2 With MAGLDR

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HTC HD2 supports installing Android to its internal memory, taking it one step closer to being a native Android device. While we have already covered this when the first internal memory based ROM was released for the HD2, the primary tool used to accomplish this i.e. MAGLDR has seen major updates ever since and is now much better and flexible. Read on for our new and updated guide. Read More

What Is MAGLDR And How To Install and Use It On HTC HD2

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MAGLDR is an alternative custom bootloader for HTC HD2 that unleashes the full potential of your device by giving you several options to install Windows Phone 7, Android and ClockworkMod recovery on it, as well as allowing you to boot into these operating systems or recovery. If you own an HTC HD2 and want to take it beyond Windows Mobile 6.5 but don’t know where to begin, you have come to the right guide that will explain everything you can achieve on this legendary device using MAGLDR. Read More

How To Boot Android From SD Card Of HTC HD2 With MAGLDR

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Android has been ported to the HTC HD2 for quite a while now and until recently, the only way of running it on the device was to install it on the SD card memory. While it is now possible to run it from the internal NAND memory of the HD2, you will still need to run it from the SD card if you install Windows Phone 7 or another Android build on the internal memory instead. In this guide, we will show you how to setup and boot Android from the SD card of your HD2 using MAGLDR. Read More

How To Install Windows Phone 7 On HTC HD2 With MAGLDR

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While we have previously covered installing Windows Phone 7 on HTC HD2, we didn’t have a chance to try it out ourselves then but over the past few weeks, we have been playing around with our HD2 quite extensively including Windows Phone 7 installation. That’s why we are bringing you a whole series of guides in a much more organized way to help you make the best out of your HTC HD2. Read on for more details and the complete installation instructions. Read More

How To Install ClockworkMod Recovery On Android HTC HD2 With MAGLDR

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ClockworkMod (also called Clockwork or CWM) is a custom Android recovery available for a wide range of Android devices but due to the lack of native Android support on HTC HD2, getting it installed as a native recovery on this legendary device isn’t possible as being a Windows Mobile 6.5 device natively, it doesn’t support a native recovery partition. However, with MAGLDR, it is now possible to easily install this recovery on HD2. Read More

What Is ClockworkMod Recovery And How To Use It On Android [Complete Guide]

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ClockworkMod, abbreviated as CWM, is a popular custom recovery for Android phones and tablets developed by Koushik Dutta (Koush), a well-known name in the Android dev community. ClockworkMod recovery allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren't possible with the stock recovery, and is one of the most common ways used to gain root access, back up device data, install custom ROMs, kernels, themes & mods, and more. However, for anyone new to Android customization and hacking, some of its options might prove to be a tad confusing. In what follows, we will cover all that this recovery is capable of doing, and how to do it. Read More

Auto-Enable Speakerphone On Incoming And Outgoing Calls [Android]

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Do you use an Android phone often while multitasking and don't have your hands free to hold it to your ear and have a conversation every time you get a call, but instead prefer to put it on speakerphone and have the conversation while working? If you have been manually doing it so far, we've got a solution that will eliminate the need to do so, and do it automatically for you! New to the Android Market, Auto Speakerphone for Android is a handy application that, when enabled, automatically turns on the speakerphone in the event of an incoming or outgoing call. To learn more, read on after the jump. Read More

Customize Notifications For Calls, SMS, Gmail, Gtalk & More On Android

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WhoIsIt Lite is a free, comprehensive tool for contact and application-specific ringtone and notification management. The freeware allows users to assign separate ringtones and vibration patterns to incoming calls, SMS, MMS, Gmail, Google Talk, Google Voice and K-9 notifications collectively or for each contact. In addition, users can set the application to announce a notification with a default or user-defined (custom) announcement, complete with the name of the sender – a feature that you are bound to have fun with. And that’s not all! The application can backup and restore contact settings to and from your SD card when required. The paid version of the app has been around for a while. It's about time a free version hit the shelves. Read More

Full HDMI Mirroring For Rooted HTC EVO 4G With HDMwIn

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A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed the beta version of FullHDMI, an application that overrides the HDMI-out restrictions on rooted HTC EVO 4G phones. The full version of the application hit the Android Market 5 days ago with a price tag of $2.99. Wait! Don’t let the price tag scare you away. We understand that although the hack is one to die for, some users might not be eager enough to spend extra cash on a feature they could do without. Good news is, they won’t have to. That’s right, a free alternative to the application is now available on the Android Market. HDMwIn, like FullHDMI, allows you to mirror everything on your EVO 4G’s screen onto an external display at up to 720p. Normally, you would only be able to clone video playback. So if thinking about playing Android games on an HDTV makes you drool uncontrollably, read on after the jump for more info. Read More

How To Permanently Root Verizon HTC Thunderbolt

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After barely being out for a couple of days, the HTC Thunderbolt (essentially the Verizon variant of the HTC Desire HD & HTC Inspire 4G) has been rooted successfully and as usual, we will show you how be amongst the first ones to root yours if you have been able to get your hands on this 4G Android device. Read on for our complete guide. Read More

GO Contacts For Android: Ideal Alternative To Stock Dialer & Contacts

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The acclaimed GO Dev Team, after receiving satisfied nods from Android users all around for GO Launcher, GO SMS and GO Weather, has added another peach of an application to the Android Market. Go Contacts is a free contacts manager and dialer app that is, as claimed by the developers themselves, good enough to replace the stock Contacts and Dialer applications, perhaps even better in some respects. Read More

Get Detailed App Information With Apk Info For Android

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Ever wanted the ability to easily get detailed information on all the applications installed on your Android device in a single interface? Apk Info for Android is a simple but handy utility that allows you to view detailed information on all the applications installed on your Android device. Particularly useful for new developers, the freeware displays everything from the app and package name of a selected application to its activities and permissions. Read on after the jump for more info. Read More

Install Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM On Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

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Gingerbread keeps extending the lives of not only the older Android devices but, devices like Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 that came with Windows Mobile. And you thought when Android was ported to the Xperia X1 you had reason to rejoice? Well now Xperia X1 owners have reason to go a little crazy. Gingerbread is now available for you to install on your device! The ROM, named F1 Gingerbread 2.3.1 V2 was made possible by XDA-Developers forum member faryaab who claims it to be stable enough for everyday use. For more on this ROM and how to install it on your device, read on! Read More