Tag Archives: Honeycomb

How To Root Motorola XOOM Honeycomb Tablet On Android 3.1

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The Motorola XOOM has started receiving the OTA update to Android 3.1, with some users updating their XOOM tablets manually because they didn’t want to wait. As is the  case with almost all Android updates pushed by a device manufacturer, this update be it manual or OTA, will remove root access on the Xoom. For all those who are now running Android 3.1 on their XOOM tablets, XDA-Developers forum member publicanimal has released the eagerly awaited root guide. More on rooting the XOOM on Honeycomb 3.1 after the break! Read More

Manually Update Motorola XOOM Honeycomb Tablet To Android 3.1

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Motorola XOOM has finally begun updating to Android 3.1 Honeycomb, but as always, no Android users want to wait for an OTA update that would take some time. Earlier we covered a guide on how to manually update the XOOM to Android 3.0.1. This time around, you now have the option to update your XOOM to Android 3.1 in no time. Read on for more on what changes the update brings and how to install it. Read More

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

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The developers wasted no time in rooting Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 running Android 3.0 Honeycomb . The device was even easier to root compared to rooting the Motorola XOOM tablet. Keep in mind that the XOOM was built to be easily unlocked and rooted. Read on for instructions on how to root your Galaxy Tab 10.1. Read More

Install Honeycomb ROM Port On HTC Hero CDMA

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HTC Hero might have gotten old, but Android hasn’t. Initially released with the Android 2.1 Elcair OS, the device has managed to take a leap into Android 3.0 Honeycomb. This has been made possible by XDA-Developers forum member dastin1015, who has put this ROM together from various other sources. It is important to note that this release like most other Honeycomb ports, is nowhere close to being used as a daily driver. Read on for more on the ROM and how to install it on your HTC Hero. Read More

How To Root T-Mobile LG G-Slate Honeycomb Tablet On Linux

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The G-Slate is the first 4G capable Honeycomb tablet from T-Mobile and LG. It is the first tablet to feature 3D capabilities including the much talked about 3D video recording. Packed with a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, this device definitely deserves root access to unleash the beast inside it. Well guess what? The G-Slate has been rooted, thanks to XDA-Developers forum member Chandon. However the guide is meant for Linux users right now. More on how to root your G-Slate after the jump. Read More

Get Root Access On Asus Transformer Honeycomb Tablet

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Asus Eee Pad Transformer is an affordable Android 3.0 Honeycomb powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, giving it quite a potent punch in light of its competitors. Apparently the tablet has been short of supply in the market with only a rare few people being able to get their hands on it. For those who did, we have confirmation of the device being rooted. Read on for more on how to root your Asus Eee Pad Transformer! Read More

How To Root Acer Iconia A500 Honeycomb Tablet

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We have confirmation that the Acer Iconia Honeycomb tablet has been rooted! The 1Ghz dual core powerhouse has only been released since a few days and we already have root access thanks to XDA-Developers forum members monki-magic and  Chainfire. We shall be quick with this one so read on for more on how to root your Acer Iconia. Read More

Enable CRT Animation, SMS And Get Desktop Versions Of Websites On Motorola Xoom

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Motorola Xoom, Google’s flagship Honeycomb tablet has just received a mod courtesy of XDA-Developers forum member, sangreal06 that has suddenly taken the device to a new level of awesomeness. Your Xoom can now let you view the desktop version of websites, without needing to redo the “about:debug” trick over and over again. That’s not it, we have SMS and the Gingerbread CRT lock animation as well. For more on this mod and how to get it on your Xoom, read on! Read More

Install CyanogenMod 7 With Honeycomb Features On Android Tablets

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We previously covered a bottom status and notification bar for the Nook Color running the Gingerbread based CyanogenMod 7. The tweak was much needed, especially for a tablet, and well that was one need, there was always room to address more concerns. You can thank XDA-Developers forum member, mad-murdock for fusing together some much needed tablet features inspired by Google's flagship tablet OS, Android 3.0 Honeycomb with the much famous CyanogenMod 7 for the Viewsonic G-Tablet, Nook Color and Advent Vega. For more on this ROM and how to install it on your devices, read on! Read More

One Click Root, Unroot, Lock, And Unlock For Motorola Xoom

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Motorola Xoom is all the rage in the Android tablets world, and shouldn't it be when you have a Android 3.0 Honeycomb running on a Dual Core Nvidia Tegra chipset. We covered how to root Xoom some time back (also check how to root Xoom Wi-Fi model), and while the method involved was actually very simple, there is always room for a One click root application for Android devices. XDA-Developers forum member, jbrew78 has come up with a One click solution for not only rooting the Xoom, but unrooting it as well if required. For more, read on! Read More

How To Root Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi Honeycomb Tablet

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Motorola Xoom, is one of the very powerful Android devices out there running Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS powered by Nvidia’s potent Tegra chipset. That said, there’s news for owners of the Motorola Xoom Wifi, specifically model MZ604. The device has finally been rooted! Can’t wait? Read on for instructions on how to root the Xoom! Read More

Take Screenshots On Rooted Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablets With Screenshot ER

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Screenshot ER is the first Android screen capture app to support rooted devices running Android 3.0 Honeycomb. But that’s not the only good part about it. The app sports an assortment of options that can prove to be very handy in certain scenarios. In addition to the screen capture convention of snapping on shake, Screenshot ER has the ability to take timed screenshots via a homescreen shortcut and a notification icon, both of which can be enabled or disabled from the app’s settings menu. The above mentioned feature is ideal for larger Android devices or users who would rather avoid shaking their devices repeatedly. Please note that Screenshot ER works on all versions of Android, from 1.6 to 3.0, but has been developed keeping Honeycomb tablets in mind. Read on after the jump for more info. Read More

Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK Port On Samsung Nexus S

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When the Honeycomb SDK was released, the developers reaction was more then just emphatic as it paved way for the development of Honeycomb based ROMs for devices that could support the Android 3.0. It is the result of that craze for Android by fans, that has seen the tablet version of Google’s Android OS make its way onto the Samsung Nexus S. This guide will attempt to give you a detailed insight into the ROM and consequently provide you with the instructions on installing it onto the Nexus S, that is if you’re up to it. Read More

Backup SD Card In Nook Color Running Froyo Or Honeycomb

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Plenty of Nook Color owners who have Android 2.2 Froyo or Android 3.0 Honeycomb running on their devices wish to backup entirely whatever the SD card contains using a no-frills method. The guide that will follow is built for Windows and Linux and it allows users to make an image of their entire SD card that they can use later to restore the device. Read on for details. Read More

Install Honeycomb Live Wallpaper On Android

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Android and Live wallpapers are pretty much synonymous these days. If you got it, flaunt it! Well, Android devices certainly can. With so many live wallpapers out since the craze spread like a virus, too many live wallpapers have surfaced. A lot of which we’re afraid to say were, “meh”. So it’s only natural that when some really cool wallpapers surface, you scream out like little kids and jump at the first chance of sharing it with your friends. We share with you, Honeycomb Live Wallpaper for Android! Read on to see what the wallpaper boasts and how to install it on your phone!

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Install Honeycomb SDK Port On Sony Ericsson Xperia X8

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Right now, Honeycomb and Gingerbread is all the rage in the Android world. Especially when it means giving a new lease of life to older devices that still pack enough of a punch to run these versions of Google’s Android OS. Today, we cover yet another Honeycomb SDK Port, this time on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8. Before we say more, this ROM is strictly for developers, or anyone who is willing to test it out to help make this port a stable one for the Xperia X8. For more information on this ROM and how to flash to to your device, read on! Read More

How To Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb Port On HTC HD2

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The HTC HD2 is capable of running just about any OS you throw at it; Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7, Ubuntu, Android, and now, Honeycomb. Yes, the highly anticipated  Honecycomb port for the HD2 is here. This has been made possible by XDA-Developers forum member imilka who clearly states that the ROM is far from stable and not for everyday use. This ROM is meant strictly for developers who can provide input on the bugs and any contribution towards making this build stable and usable on the HD2. Right now, the ROM is more of a "in your face" statement. For installation instructions and an overview of the features of this ROM, read on!

Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK Port On myTouch 4G

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Honeycomb (Android 3.0) has been ported to myTouch 4g thanks to the Nexus One. How? Well, folks at XDA-Developers have managed to port the Honeycomb SDK release for Nexus One, onto the myTouch 4G and named it, RoyalHoney. Hats off to these guys! For more information on this ROM and how to install it on your myTouch 4g, read on! Read More