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How to Root Any Android Phone using Dr.Fone One Click Root!

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Using Wondershare's One Click Root tool you can root just about any Android phone you want. This allows you to have access to more features on your phone including custom ROMS, remove ads, increase performance, and a longer lasting battery.
  • Works with over 7000+ Android phones including Samsung/LG/HTC/Nexus.
  • Highest root success rate in the industry!
  • Has an unroot option to bring back to original manufacture warranty state.
To simply start first download the FREE Wondershare Dr.Fone software onto your Windows computer.

 1. Make sure you backup any important information from your phone to your computer just in case something goes wrong.

 2. Open the Wondershare Dr.Fone Root software on your Windows computer. Click on "More Tools" from the left panel and select "Root".


3. Plug in your Android phone to your computer. After plugging in your phone to your computer the Dr.Fone software will detect the what type of Android device you have. Click on "Start".


4. After your phone is detected click on the "Root Now" button. 


5. In a few minutes your phone will be rooted and that's it! Now your Android phone is completely rooted and you have access to install ROMS, remove ads, increase performance, etc.


Click here for the step-by-step guide on rooting an Android tablet. 

 PS. The Wondershare Dr.Fone tool also allows you to remove the root so you can go back to original manufacture warranty state.

Thanks to Wondershare for sponsoring this article!

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How to Install Android M Preview on Nexus 6!

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Android M Preview is out for the Nexus 6 and that means flashing Android M onto our own Nexus 6 ASAP! Android M brought a large amount of changes including the app drawer, app permissions, even enhanced the volume control settings! Android M is intended for developers so that they can start building apps and other Android related software before Android M is officially released to the public. 

 Android M Preview is a PREVIEW! Try out Android M Preview at home and make sure everything you need is properly working before considering using this as a daily driver! 
Note: This will wipe everything from your phone, backup any important information! 

Follow the guide below to install Android M Preview on Nexus 6!

1. Power off the Nexus 6.


2. Press and hold the power button and volume down at the same time until you see a green "Start" on the screen.


3. Now plug in your phone via microUSB to your computer.


4. Download Nexus6AndroidMPreview.zip using the download link below. 
Download Nexus6AndroidMPreview.zip


5. Unzip Nexus6AndroidMPreview.zip. You should now have a folder called, Nexus6AndroidMPreview.


6. Move the folder, Nexus6AndroidMPreview, to your desktop!!


7. Open Command Prompt if your on Windows or Terminal if your on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu.

 Note: If your Nexus 6 bootloader is unlocked skip to step 8!

Type in these commands and press enter after each line:
Windows:
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
fastboot oem unlock

 Mac:
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
./fastboot-mac oem unlock

 Linux/Ubuntu: 
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
./fastboot-linux oem unlock

 You should now see "Unlock bootloader?" on your Nexus 6. Select "Yes".

 8. Open a new Command Prompt if your on Windows or Terminal if your on Mac/Linux/Ubuntu.

 Type in these commands and press enter after each line:

 Windows: 
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.11.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-shamu-D4.01-9625-05.16+FSG-9625-02.94.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot reboot

Mac: 
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
./fastboot-mac flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.11.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac flash radio radio-shamu-D4.01-9625-05.16+FSG-9625-02.94.img
./fastboot-mac reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-mac flash system system.img
./fastboot-mac flash userdata userdata.img
./fastboot-mac flash boot boot.img
./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery.img
./fastboot-mac erase cache
./fastboot-mac flash cache cache.img
./fastboot-mac reboot

 Linux/Ubuntu: 
cd Desktop
cd Nexus6AndroidMPreview
./fastboot-linux flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.11.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux flash radio radio-shamu-D4.01-9625-05.16+FSG-9625-02.94.img
./fastboot-linux reboot-bootloader
./fastboot-linux flash system system.img
./fastboot-linux flash userdata userdata.img
./fastboot-linux flash boot boot.img
./fastboot-linux flash recovery recovery.img
./fastboot-linux erase cache
./fastboot-linux flash cache cache.img
./fastboot-linux reboot


9. After typing in the last command your Nexus 6 will now automatically reboot into Android M! This boot up can take up to 10 minutes so be patient.


10. Awesome, you now have Android M Preview on your Nexus 6! Have fun bragging this to all your friends!


 FAQ: 
Q: Can I use Android M Preview as a daily driver?
A: Android M Preview is intended to be a preview, not a daily driver. The choice is yours. 

Q: Command Prompt says no device is connected/detected.
A: Open up Device Manager, find something similar to "Android ADB" and reinstall the drivers. Also change USB cable and USB port. 

Check Out Some Other Nexus 6 Content!
How to Disable Forced Encryption on Nexus 6!
How to Add Double Tap To Wake on Nexus 6!
How to Enter into Recovery Mode on Nexus 6!
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Download Android 4.4.x KitKat PA Gapps! [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]

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Need to download a Gapps package for your Android 4.4.x KitKat device? This is your central place to get the perfect Gapps build! With 7 different variants of PA Gapps for you to download you're going to find the perfect one that fits your needs and just works! Have limited storage? Use Pico, Nano, or Micro. Want to have all your basic Google apps like the Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Camera? Use Full or Stock!

 Just about every single custom ROM requires you to flash Gapps right after flashing the ROM. Custom ROMS like CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, AOKP, etc all require this! Without flashing Gapps you won't have access to any Google services like the Play Store, Chrome, YouTube, and Gmail.

 Simply download your choice of PA Gapps (links below), enter into custom Recovery (TWRP/CWM), flash the Gapps package just like any other zip file, reboot, and you're done! You now have Google services like the Google Play Store, Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, so many more!

 Don't download from unreliable places where you could be putting your phone at risk! Use the download links below to download PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat directly from my server!

 Android 4.4.x KitKat PA Gapps Variants:
  • Stock - Recommended for most users
  • Full
  • Mini
  • Mico
  • Nano - Recommended if you have an older device/limited storage
  • Pico - Recommend if you have an older device/limited storage
  • Pico(Uni)
Click below to show PA Gapps Chart!
Download PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat using the download links below!

Download Stock PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Full PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Mini PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Micro PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Nano PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Pico PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Download Pico(Uni) PA Gapps for Android 4.4.x KitKat
Credits go to XDA member, TKruzze!
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Download Android 5.0.x Lollipop PA Gapps! [Stock/Full/Mini/Micro/Nano/Pico]

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This is your central place to get the perfect build of Gapps for your Android 5.0.x Lollipop device. If you just got the latest flagship phone or still hanging onto the an older legacy device you can find the perfect Gapps package to fit your needs!

These Gapps packages are compatible with virtually all ROMS including Paranoid Android (PA), CyanogenMod, AOKP, etc. 

Simply flash the Gapps package inside custom Recovery (TWRP/CWM), reboot, and you're set. 
  • If you run into storage issue when flash the Gapps package then try Pico or Nano Gapps.
  • If you get an error during installation make sure you're on the latest version of TWRP/CWM. 
If you have an older device, with limited storage use pico or nano!

Gapps Variants:
  • Stock - Recommended for most users.
  • Full
  • Mini
  • Micro
  • Nano
  • Pico
  • Pico(Uni)

 Click below to show PA Gapps Chart!


 Download Android 5.0.x Gapps using the download links below!

Download Stock Gapps for Android 5.0.x Lollipop 



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Stock Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM for Nexus 5! [Rooted]

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Check Out The Video Below!

I always get asked if you need to unroot your phone to update to the latest Android version, the simple answer is no. You don't need to unroot your phone just to update to the latest version. The easier and my reccomended way is to just flash the latest stock ROM for the Nexus 5, in this case, 5.0.1 Lollipop. 

 This stock ROM is exactly the same as the official OTA update from Google with everything working just great! Not only that, but you also get to keep your custom Recovery and root (just flash SuperSU after the ROM). WiFi, data, bluetooth, camera, etc all work great! 

 This is the best way to update to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for the Nexus 5 while still staying rooted!

 Download stock Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM for the Nexus 5 using the download links below!

Download Stock Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM for Nexus 5
Download SuperSU
Remember to flash SuperSU in Recovery Mode after the ROM or you will not be able to use root apps!

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How to Install Flash Player on Android Lollipop!

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While more and more sites are starting to use HTML5 instead of Flash Player to display media content there are still a lot of websites that require you to have Flash Player installed on your Android device to access parts of the site. Luckily for us Android Lollipop users we can easily without root install Flash Player on our Android device!

 This method on installing Flash Player on Android Lollipop works pretty darn well since I have tried it over the past few days on my Lollipop Nexus 6 and haven't ran into any issues! This method should also work on older Android versions like KitKat and Jellybean, but will definitely work on Lollipop devices! 

 Some of you may have heard that Dolphin Browser now natively supports Flash Player, but the method that Dolphin Browser uses to get Flash Player onto your Android device is an older more outdated version of Flash Player. This method will give you better performance and stability since it's based off a more optimized version of Flash Player. Also you cannot use any browser with this Flash Player method, you must use Dolphin Browser since not all browsers support plugins! 

 Follow the step-by-step guide below to install Flash Player on Android Lollipop. 

 1. Go into Settings > Security > enable "Unknown sources".

2. Download KitKat.Adobe.Flash.Player.11.1.apk to your phone using the download link below. 
I am aware that the file is meant for KitKat, don't worry about this since it works just fine on Lollipop too! 

Download KitKat.Adobe.Flash.Player.11.1.apk

3. In your status bar you should see "KitKat.Adobe.Flash.Player.11.1.apk Download complete". Tap on it and select "Install" > "Done".

4. Now download Dolphin Browser from the Play Store using the download link below. 
Download Dolphin Browser


 5. Open up Dolphin Browser and swipe through the setup screen.

6. Tap on the dolphin at the bottom of the screen and navigate to Settings > Web content > Flash player > and select "Always on".

7. You're are done! You have installed Flash Player on Android and setup Dolphin browser to be Flash Player ready!

You can check to see if Flash Player is working properly on your Lollipop device by going to these websites (links below) on your Lollipop device. Remember that you MUST use Dolphin Browser if you're planning on using Flash Player.

 Adobe Flash Player - You will see a "F" box jumping around.
UltraSounds - You will see a blue bar going up and down through the text "UltraSounds".

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How to Enable Immersive Mode on any Android App! [Root]

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With devices like the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Moto X, and others that have software keys it's great since you can modify them to your advantage, but sometimes they just get in the way. They take up screen real-estate when you need it all. There are many times when I wish both the status bar and the software keys would just disappear, luckily for us Google has created a nice way to do that with certain apps. 

 However not all apps are enabled to give you immersive mode (fullscreen). Luckily for us we can now enable "Immersive Mode" on any Android application, even the launcher if you want. While with MOD works with just about every rooted Android device it doesn't make much sense using it on an Android device like the Galaxy S5.

 The Galaxy S5 doesn't have software keys and only has a small status bar that may get in the way from time to time. Devices that include software keys is where this MOD will make a true difference. 

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Get Android L Keyboard and Google Home Launcher on any Android Device!

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Even though Android L developer preview has been making headlines for both the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 7 2013 it's unfortunate that those are the only two devices to get a supported Android L developer preview. 

 Luckily for anyone who doesn't own a Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 2013 we can now install the Android L keyboard and Google Home launcher on just about any Android device, phone or tablet. I guess Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 can't have all the fun! I didn't find any differences between the Kitkat and Android L Home launcher, but I added the files anyway.

 This process is straight forward on how to get both the Android L keyboard and the Google Home launcher on an Android device since it's just installing APKs. Best of all, these procedures don't require any root at all (except for Nexus devices)!

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Get Galaxy S5 One Hand Operation On Any Android Device!

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One of the new feature that is included in the Galaxy S5 is the One Handed Operation, that makes the Galaxy S5 screen smaller so that you can reach the entire screen while only using one hand. Each year phone screens keep getting bigger and this feature is a great solution for the times when you just don't have both of your hands available. 

Now you can get this feature on any Android device using an Xposed MOD called One-Handed Mode. This MOD essentially does the same thing, but also allows you to choose how big or small you want the screen to be. 

 This MOD allows you choose the top, bottom, left, and right margins to get it to fit just perfectly when you're operating your phone with just one hand. After punching in the margin numbers you just tap on "Apply" and you're good to go! You can now reach all corners of the screen with just one hand! 
How to install One-Handed Mode on any Android device: 
Requirements: 
1. Download OneHandedMode_1.9.apk directly to your Android device using the link below.
Download OneHandedMode_1.9.apk


2. Open up a file manager app and locate/select OneHandedMode_1.9.apk.

3. Once installed open up Xposed Installer app and enable One-Handed Mode. 

4. Reboot and you're good to go! You can now use your phone with just one hand with ease!

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SickSky Launcher for Android! | Clean | Sleek

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A clean and sleek launcher for your Android device, SickSky launcher is a simple launcher that still makes your phone functional, while still making it look very sleek! 

 SickSky launcher's homescreen is your set wallpaper, time, date, and weather. This keeps you informed, but still shows that very nice look on your Android device. If you swipe over to the left you will enter into the "weather" interface where you can see general or detailed forecasts of each day. Unfortunately I couldn't find an option to change it from Celsius to Fahrenheit. 

 Swipe over to the right from the homescreen and you can see all events from your Google calendar. Also the right bottom box will launch your app drawer, while the left side is where it gives you all the launcher's features/options. 

Download SickSky Launcher for Android using the link below!
Download SickSky Launcher for Android


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Double Tap to Sleep for Android! - Xposed MOD

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With some new released devices that are entering the market like the HTC One M8 they have one hardware issue that I don't like, the power button location. This location of the power button doesn't make any sense, your fingers are never at the top of the device. Why would you place a button there? Especially since devices keep getting bigger and bigger you need to keep that power button at a logical place on the phone. 

 With the DoubleTapToSleep Xposed MOD all you have to do is double tap the status bar to put the device to sleep. This is so much more convenient than reaching all the way to the top of the device to turn off your phone. It just makes so much more sense with phones having the power button at the top.

DoubleTapToSleep Xposed MOD works every time and I have never had it happen where I was trying to get to my notifications, but accidentally turned off my device. This is a great MOD for anyone who would rather turn off their device by reaching over to the status bar area than the location of the power button. 

Download Double Tap to Sleep APK below! 

 Download Xposed Installer
Download com.zst.xposed.doubletaptosleep_v1_9dd343.apk

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How to Root Galaxy Note 3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat! T-Mobile SM-N900T

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Here's a guide on how to root the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900T running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Rooting the Galaxy Note 3 will allow you to do so many more things to your phone. 

 You can install custom ROMS like Paranoid Android or CyanogenMod, remove all of Samsung's and T-Mobile's bloatware, and even greatly improve the battery life of your Galaxy Note 3. Rooting your phone unlocks limitless possibilities that you can do to your phone. 

 Follow the guide below to root the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900T running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

 Note: Backup any important information before proceeding!

 1. Make sure that you are on stock Samsung Android 4.4.2 KitKat, if you are not follow this guide first!

 2. Enter your phone into "Download Mode". Make sure your phone is unplugged and turned off. Hold the volume down, home center, and power button at the same time. When you feel a vibration let go of the power, but keep holding onto the volume down and home button.

3. Press the volume up to continue and plug in your phone via microUSB.

 4. Download Odin3v185.zip, CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip, and philz_touch_6.19.3-hlte.tar.zip using the links below.

 Download Odin3v185.zip
Download CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
Download philz_touch_6.19.3-hlte.tar.zip

5. Unzip and open Odin3 v1.85. In Odin you should see a yellow highlighted box on the left of the program. If you don't, download and install Samsung USB drivers.

 6. Unzip CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip. Then in Odin click on "PDA" and locate/select CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5. 

 7. Click on "Start". This part will take only a few minutes. 

 8. Once complete your phone will reboot and it will be rooted, but now we need to install a custom recovery. 

 9. Repeat steps 2-3 again. 

 10. Unzip philz_touch_6.19.3-hlte.tar.zip. Then in Odin click on "PDA" and locate/select philz_touch_6.19.3-hlte.tar.md5.

 11. Again, click on "Start". Once complete your phone will reboot after installing the custom recovery. 

 12. You are now done. Your Galaxy Note 3 is both rooted and has a custom recovery installed that is running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat! 

 FAQ: 
Q: How do I enter into recovery mode?
A: Make sure your phone is unplugged and turned off. Hold the volume up, home center, and power button at the same time. When you feel a vibration let go of the power, but keep holding onto the volume up and home button.

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