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Install Latest MIUI 1.7.22 Custom ROM On Nook Color Android Tablet

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The latest MIUI 1.7.22 ROM based on Android 2.3.4 for the Nook Color tablet has ben released. While the Nook color has not received much attention in the form of custom ROMs, the fact that the device is being supported by MIUI cannot be discounted. The Nook Color does have the CM7 ROM on its table, but with MIUI as a choice, users who prefer a more elegant and bold user interface can finally have their way. This MIUI 1.7.22 ROM comes straight from the developers at MIUI.US and contains all the goodies that MIUI ROMs contain. Read More

Install Android 2.3.5 Based Custom ROM On T-Mobile LG G2x [How To]

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Just a while back, the Android 2.3.5 firmware was released for the Nexus S 4G and while that came out abruptly, RootzWiki forum member roman has managed to release this firmware for the T-Mobile LG G2x by using the latest CyanogenMod nightly commits to come up with a custom AOSP ROM named Trigger 2x. According to the him, the goal of this ROM is to add G2x specific functionality / features / fixes to CM7 along with some user customizability.

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Install Rooted Android 2.3.5 (GRJ90) Firmware On Nexus S 4G

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With the Android 2.3.5 update for the Nexus S 4G up for download on the internet on the servers at Google, users must be flocking onto the download link to get their hands on the update. Considering the update is an official one, it is obvious that you will loose all root access if your device was previously rooted. Chances are, that only users who prefer stock non rooted devices, or users who don’t know much about rooting will get the official update installed on their devices, while more advanced users who prefer a rooted Nexus S 4G, will wait out for a rooted firmware or a rooting method for the 2.3.5 firmware. RootzWiki forum member Pete has just released a rooted, but completely stock Android 2.3.5 ROM for the Nexus S 4G. This was fast for sure.

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Android 2.3.5 Update For Nexus S 4G [Download & Install]

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If you own a Nexus S 4G, chances are that you’ve been anxiously waiting for the Android 2.3.5 update that Google had promised for this device. Initially, there were rumors about it going live on the 11th of July, but had been pushed back to July 18. However, that did not happen either and Nexus S 4G owners were left frustrated. Finally, the update has surfaced on the servers of Google and you can easily download the file to install it manually on your handset.

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CM7 Nightly Builds Roll Out For Galaxy S II I9100 [Download & Install]

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Just a few days back, CyanogenMod team announced that they will soon begin pushing out the CM7.1 Nightly builds based on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread for the Samsung Galaxy S II. They have lived up to their word, as the Nightlies have begun showing up on CyanogenMod for download. This is great news for owners of the Galaxy S II since these builds would hopefully and eventually lead to a proper final build for the device, something that the device truly deserves. If you are familiar with CyanogenMod ROMs, you would understand, that Nightly builds are highly experimental and highly suspicable to instability on the device. However, this is not a certain thing and depending on how you handle your device, you may not have much of an issue using it for phone calls or texting etc. If you do, well, it IS a Nightly after all. Read More

MIUI Custom ROM For Motorola Droid X Released For Download [Installation]

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We have confirmation that the Motorola Droid X has just received the much famous MIUI ROM for itself. Even better, it is the latest 1.7.22 version that we’re talking about. It has been a long time coming, but that does not matter anymore now, for Droid X owners can finally enjoy the goodness of MIUI ROMs straight from the developers at MIUI.US. The ROM has been built from CM7 Nightlies, and MIUI.US MIUI translation. Read More

Install Leaked 2.3.4 Gingerbread EP1H Firmware On Samsung Droid Charge

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The Droid Charge received a 2.3.4 based EP1F firmware earlier this month, but that was a leak, and not an official or final release by Verizon. Now another 2.3.4 firmware has leaked and surface on the internet but this time the firmware is a newer one labeled EP1H, and as with any leak, it is not the official or final release. My Droid World forum member p3droid has put the firmware up for download on My Droid World and while the ROM is not the final real deal, it is reportedly very stable and smooth in operation. Read More

Install Revolution HD Custom ROM On T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

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The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G, since being rooted and receiving the ClockworkMod recovery, hasn’t seen many custom ROMs headed its way. There are a few ROMs out there but as said, not many. While we earlier covered the Smooth Maximus ROM for the device, a ROM named Revolution HD has surfaced on the XDA-Forums courtesy of forum member Revolution. The ROM is based on the Froyo 2.2 firmware but the developer has changed it to 2.3.4 in the script. According to him, it is the first ROM for the Sidekick 4G that is being updated daily. Read More

Enable Ad Hoc Network Support On HTC Desire S

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Do you own a Desire S, and have an Ad hoc network setup for all your wireless needs? Frustrated by the lack of Ad hoc support on the Desire S? Not anymore, thanks to XDA-Developers forum member brokenworm who just solved this issue for you! He has released a fix that allows you Desire S to pick up Ad hoc networks without any issues at all.

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Gain Root Access With Custom ROM For HTC Flyer Tablet [S-Off Only]

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Earlier we covered a post on rooting the HTC Flyer via Fre3vo and while that worked, most people don’t want to end up dishing out ADB commands to execute and risk messing their phones up. So if you’re an avid Android user but do not have the patience to dwell into getting your hands dirty on course to manually rooting the HTC Flyer, XDA-Developers forum member zhangqip has just released a ROM that may be stock, but is completely rooted and also de-bloated to some extent. Read More

Fix Wi-Fi Connection Drops On HTC Desire S

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According to XDA-Developers forum member gtg465x, the HTC Desire S is said to drop Wi-Fi connections if the signal strength falls below –88db. This apparently, is how HTC programmed the device and it has been the cause of a lot of complaints going around the internet where people with Desire S have experienced on and off drops in their Wi-Fi connections. This is something that can easily frustrate even the most calm Android user. gtg465x has released a fix that should fix this issue for you.

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Latest Official Gingerbread Release For T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

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The latest Gingerbread release for the myTouch 4G Slide is out and available for download. Even though the device has been rooted recently, and there is a good chance that custom ROMs will soon follow, for now, you would have to make do with this official updated ROM. However, if you’re not into the whole rooting business and want to keep things simple, this ROM is for you. Namely it is the 1.28.531.9_Radio_10.48.9007.00U_1 0.12.9007.07_M2 release. Credits to XDA-Developers forum member Football for releasing this on XDA. Read More

HTC Rhodium & HTC Raphael Get Android 2.2 Froyo Port

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Windows Mobile phone’s were smart for real during their prime time. With continuous support even now, the devices simply refuse to be titled as obsolete. The HTC Rhodium and HTC Raphael have risen out of nowhere to stand alongside the HTC HD2 – the most versatile Windows Mobile Phone to date – and should out to all Android, iOS, Windows Phone 7 users that they still have a kick left in them. If you own an HTC Rhodium or Raphael, you might not believe it, but your devices have just received a complete Android 2.2 Froyo OS port! Read on all about what the port has to offer as we point you to the instructions on how to get these ports up and running on your devices. Read More

Install MIUI 1.7.15 Custom ROM On HTC Droid Incredible 2

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The Incredible 2 has started pacing itself quiet nicely in the world of custom ROMs. One of these custom ROMs being the MIUI ROM, where the Incredible 2 started off with an unofficial port of the MIUI ROM and then found itself official supported by MIUI.us as it got itself the the MIUI 1.7.8. Being official supported now, the Incredible 2 has just recently received the latest 1.7.15 build, which is a test build for now and based on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread.

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Install First Ever Froyo Custom ROM For Motorola Droid X2 [How To]

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Earlier we covered a guide on installing the recently released Bootstrap Recovery on the Droid X2. With root already achieved and then with this recent recovery installed, it is not surprising that the Droid X2 has received it’s first ever custom ROM, named Minimal X courtesy of XDA-Developers forum member c21johnson. The ROM is still a beta for now and much extensive testing is needed, however it is mostly stable for now according to the developer. Glitches or bugs may arise, so no need to be surprised there. Read More

Install Sense 3.0 Based Custom ROM On HTC Desire S [How To]

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The HTC Desire S being one of the latest Android devices by the Taiwanese phone manufatcurer, is shipped with HTC’s Sense 2.1 UI. While Sense 2.1 UI is not that bad, it is nothing like Sense 3.0 aesthetically. The latest phone does not get the latest version of the UI? You have to wonder why, but why dwell into something pointless while developers at XDA-Developers, namely, Flemmard, Diamondback, chrisch1974, rmk, mdj, seo and eViL D manage to port the Sense 3.0 onto the Desire S and some other HTC phones packed into a slick 2.3.3 Gingerbread based custom ROM.

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Enable Ad hoc Network Support On Motorola Xoom Honeycomb Tablet

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Not using a Wi-Fi modem at home? Have an Ad hoc network setup and can’t manage to connect your Motorola Xoom tablet to it? To be honest, Xoom isn’t the first and only device harboring this limitation, so if you were frustrated about it till now, maybe that would help make you feel a tad bit better. You’d feel even better knowing that XDA-Developers forum member mr_wrong_0 has released a mod allowing your Xoom to support Ad-Hoc networks. Read More

Overclock SE Xperia Arc To 1.86Ghz With Custom Kernel [How To]

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The Xperia Arc doesn’t seem to be getting much far in terms of development. Custom ROM’s and kernel are a rarity but there might still be hope thanks to XDA-Developers forum member if2, who has just released an OC kernel for the Xperia Arc, taking it up to 1.86Ghz. This kernel is strictly meant for the 3.0.1.A.0.145, 146 or 147 firmware and should not be tried on a firmware other then the three listed. Why overclock? Because we get a higher benchmark score and well, we said it before, we say it again; because we can! Read More