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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...