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Sprint Galaxy Nexus users receives another Jelly Bean software update. It is now level up to Android 4.2.1 from 4.1.1 with build number JRO03U.L700GA02. This update is officially available via OTA and pushed to devices for about 10-21 days. There no reports from Verizon if they also release their update too, so Sprint users will take advantage of this update and will getting ahead from Verizon users. Sprint Galaxy Nexus Software Update - L700GA02 Android 4.2.1 Enhancements/Fixes: - Redesigned camera interface and new Photo Sphere feature (a 360-degree panorama mode) - Notifications Shade accessible by swiping top screen edge downwards; swipe down with two fingers to view notifications; tap the notification to expand and take action on it. - Lockscreen widgets to access certain apps without unlocking the screen; sidescroll right for camera or left for other widgets (time and weather, gmail, etc.) Important Notes: - Software version is: L700GA0...

Here' a simple solution to resolve issues on your HTC One X if it just stuck in HTC logo or bootloop after flashing a ROM. HTC One X stuck on bootscreen occurred if your device has an "HBOOT" version that that sometimes doesn't like accepting a new boot.img from a certain ROM build. Like for example if you have made changes or switched from "SENSE" to "AOSP" based ROM, then you'll probably asking why the heck it just stuck on HTC logo or having Boot loop issues. Needed Toolkit and File - First you must download the Android SDK Tool from here , grab the right one according to your Computer or laptop platform i.e Windows, Mac and Linux. - Flash the latest  ClockWorkMod  recovery so that you can recharge the phone via recovery while the device is off. Fix Stuck on HTC Logo  The device just being stuck at HT Logo and unable to start in normal is the most common issues after flashing a ROM. To resolved this problem, you may first try...

United States users of a carrier locked smartphones bought from a certain network operator and used to unlocked it to use in other carrier will become illegal. What? NO! Heck this is true, according to  +Eric Ravenscraft at +Android Police headlines. For a bit of context, first, let's take a look at exactly what has changed. This is not new, sweeping legislation. What happens is that every three years, the Librarian of Congress issues a set of exemptions to the DMCA. This is to help account for changes in technology so the law doesn't stay woefully behind the times (though entire articles could be written about that itself). In 2006 and in 2010 (the last round of exemptions took a while to process), the Library specifically allowed unlocking phones in order to use handsets on other providers. The 2006 ruling pointed out that the issue had little do with protecting copyright and more to do with protecting a business model (a fair point!), and the 2010 ruling merely uph...

If it happens that you are from Singapore and owns the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300, well, the expected Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean will take a little bit more delayed at this point. Today, Samsung Singapore officially announced that the 4.1.2 software update "XXELLC" will not be push in Singapore market. Some users already received the said update earlier but Singapore's Samsung support team pulled it back for some reasons. The "XXELLC" software version is said to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" bug and "Sudden Death" issues affecting Samsung Galaxy S3 devices. There are some users were disappointed and starts asking some questions of what causing the delay since the update has been rolled out across Europe and other South East Asian regions. But, Samsung Singapore emphasize that they will continue to push the update when its ready. You can read more about this report through their Facebook fan page. via Facebook Update:  The official 4.1.2 ...

The 2011 U.S T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II slate "Hercules" SGH-T989 now receives another software update early this year. Wait, it's not 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 Jelly Bean yet, it's Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich folks! The software update comes with a new baseband build version T989UVLI4 and it features some goodies that targets to fix the so-called Qualcomm issues, it's also adds-up security enhancement and Vlingo S Voice improvements. This update now starts live via OTA (over the air) and the manual method Samsung Kies, so there are two options for users to update their Galaxy S II devices. Here's T-Mobile official announcement: Beginning January 24, the Samsung Galaxy S II (ICS only) will have a software update to Android version 4.0.4 / Baseband version T989UVLI4 via Over The Air (OTA) and Samsung Kies. This update includes Qualcomm fix, security enhancements, and Vlingo S Voice improvements. You can update in two ways: Over the air (OTA) update to T9...

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 the most popular slate in 2011 is now getting its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean upgrade.  Samsung has just started rolling the Jelly bean update and right now hitting in Spain. Samsung software updates rolls out in phases, so therefore other countries may also get this update sooner. The update as said packed in 4.1.2 and features some goodies which can be found on Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 like the "Touchwiz Nature UX". Some features like Google Now, including Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play were also added. The only lack of the Premium Suite features is the "Multi-View function" which is not found in the newly added apps line-ups. The firmware build number is JZO54K.I9100XWLS8 with a Baseband version I9100XXSL8. Again, Spain's unbranded Samsung Galaxy S2 are the lucky ones to receives this update as of this moment, other countries will probably follow this couple of days. We are also hopi...

Samsung and Verizon just released another Android 4.1.1 Jelly bean update for Galaxy Note SCH-I605 with baseband build I605VRALL4, this update has reported to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" affected devices. Now, if happens that your an owner the Galaxy Note 2 and already rooted it, you'll lose root access once updated from OTA. So, I have some tips here if you want to save root if your device is not updated yet or regain root if you have already receives the update. Just check the two options below and check out which one best works for you. Save Galaxy Note 2 Root using OTA Rootkeeper The OTA update will break root access to your phone if you currenlty have root. To save root you will need to download Voodoo OTA root keeper from Play Store (Google it please).  Just run the program and save root preferences, perform the OTA update and then once the update finishes run the program again to re-root your device. Install a Rooted Stock I605VRALL4 to Regain Root Th...

If you want to root your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889 that has been updated to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean with software build number T889UVALL4, then this root method will certainly help you. The software build T889UVALL4 is an official update released on January 2013 from December's released T889UVALK8. This update targets to fix the known Exynos Exploit  for Galaxy Note 2 that is also one of Samsung's Exynos based device just like the Samsung Galaxy S2/S3, the Galaxy Note 1 and others. There are some few rooting method that works for Galaxy Note 2, but this is the best method I would suggests for beginners. The best part of this rooting technique is that it will not trigger the binary flash counter of the phablets, it will still remain in a zero count status. Thus, who aren't familiar with the binary flash counter is - this is the security system installed by Samsung on all of their Android devices. This will let them know if the device have done some any modifica...

T-Mobile is releasing another software update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889. The new update is still Android 4.1.1 with build number "T889UVALL4" now rolling out via OTA (Over the Air) with a  size of 8.74MB. There are no official announcement from Samsung and T-Mobile of what this new update brings. So, any particular changes is unclear as of this moment. Some users that already receives the update, reportedly believe that this is a patch from December released "T889UVALK8"  to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" which dangerous to users secured data from the device memory storage. So, better check it out, hit that Settings>About >Check for updates of your Galaxy Note 2. If you already receives the update, please share us your thoughts about it. If you needed a root to this version, then here's the root guide . source: androidromupdate.com

If you want to root your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P3113 Wi-Fi  that has just updated to the latest Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update with baseband build version "P3113UECLK7", then this root method will definitely best suites to your liking. An XDA-Developer Recognized Contributor -   mrRobinson  has created this root stock image. This is a well-known man not just in U.S and Canada but throughout the world for his great job on Android devices safest rooting techniques from Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note /2 etc. This is nothing more than a pre-rooted completely stock image that you would flash in Odin. It is based off of this stock image: P3113UECLK7_P3113XACCLK7_HOME.tar.md5 Simply adds the SuperSU apk v0.99 and su binary. From there you can chose to install busybox, flash a non-stock recovery, etc. It DOES NOT wipe any data. So if you are coming from a completely different rom base then you will want to boot to recovery and factory...

The Google Wallet is not pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 since launched in the United States shelves. Carrier providers has their owned build apps for payments system but for those users still consider the Google Wallet as their prepared payment method can now manually install it with a little workaround needed. Thank's to the folks over at XDA-Developer for creating this solution possible and it's free for all. Now, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users in the U.S can use the popular mobile payment system - Google Wallet on the device. Those who are interested to install the Google Wallet on Galaxy Note 2, you may check the XDA's original thread and simply follow the step by step instruction. Just take note that this is an unofficial solution and bound for advance users only. Your Galaxy Note 2 needs to be rooted first and running ClockworkMod Recovery. Verizon SCH-i605 Galaxy Note II http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031127 AT&T SGH-i317 Ga...

Seems no one out there is interested to tell this story, so I took a chance that maybe somewhere out there or maybe you who happens to have a Fido Samsung Galaxy S3 at hand and seeking for this answer on how to root your device. Hey fellas! You can now root your Galaxy S3 phone without increasing the Binary flash counter. This rooting method is courtesy of MrRobinson a highly recognized developer from XDA. Rooting, allows yourself to have a full access of your phone, you can then install any apps that you like from Play Store. So, what are you waiting for, buy it now folks! just kidding, it's free though. Now head over here -  http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 and grab the rooted stock ROM root66_FMC_I747MVLDLK4.7z file. Fido Image - New! Current I747MVLDLK4 (JB 4.1.1) Mirror 1: Download root66_FMC_I747MVLDLK4.7z If you are new about rooting and think that rooting is way too difficult for you, then follow my guide here ...

If you are one among Samsung Galaxy S3 users that were familiar and heard about the Exynos Memory Bug that has been reported a while ago affecting Galaxy S3 devices, then you must probably aware on how to fix it. Samsung already responded about this issue, and now they already launch a new software update for Samsung Galaxy S3. This might be also release soon to all Exynos based devices such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and etc. The problem actually occurs due to the fact that Samsung wanted the camera and maybe other unknown bundled applications to directly access the memory. What the Samsung developers did here is, instead of writing code to properly control access for this functionality, they gave everyone permission to read and write data to the file. This particular mistake invalidates almost every security function ever present in the Android platform. It would enable anyone to possibly access sensitive data like passwords and even credit card information which are stored in the ...