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Apr 14, 2015

How to sideload Cyanogen OS 12 update on OnePlus One

Earlier today, Cyanogen Inc. and OnePlus started rolling out the Cyanogen OS 12/Android 5.0 update for the OnePlus One. Apart from finally bringing Lollipop to the handset, the update also adds some new

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Apr 4, 2015

How to install OxygenOS on the OnePlus One

Earlier today, OnePlus released the first build of OxygenOS for the One. The ROM is pretty much a stock build of Android 5.0 Lollipop with some features and customization options thrown in. If you

ANDROID 5.0

Mar 28, 2015

How to fix Android 5.0 – 5.1 Lollipop battery life problems

Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with some major under the hood enhancements that should theoretically improve battery life. However, things have been exactly the opposite for users who have updated their device to Lollipop. For

ANDROID SCREENSHOTS

Mar 24, 2015

How to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge

Got yourself a brand new Galaxy S6 or S6 edge and wondering how to take a screenshot? Read this guide to find out how. Unlike other Android devices, the method to take a screenshot on

ANDROID SCREENSHOTS

Mar 23, 2015

How to take a screenshot on the HTC One M9

Taking screenshots on Android devices used to be a pain earlier. However, things have changed recently, and almost all OEMs now follow a standard way of taking screenshots. In fact, some OEMs like HTC offer

ANDROID 5.0

Mar 19, 2015

How to fix Wi-Fi problems in Android 5.0 – 5.1 Lollipop

Every new version of Android comes with its own fair share of issues and Lollipop is no different. The major overhaul has led to performance and stability issues on quite a few older devices. One

ANDROID 5.1

Mar 12, 2015

How to sideload Android 5.1 OTA update on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Earlier today, Google started rolling out the Android 5.1 OTA update for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10. Being a phased roll out, the update can take up to

ANDROID 5.1

Mar 10, 2015

How to flash Android 5.1 Lollipop factory image on Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Earlier today, Google announced the release of Android 5.1, which was followed by the release of its factory images for selected Nexus devices. While Nexus owners are yet to receive the OTA update on

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Mar 8, 2015

Daylight Saving Time 2015: Your Android phone or tablet will automatically change time for DST

At 2 a.m. in the United States today (March 8), Daylight Saving Time (DST) will arrive and will bring with it an extra hour of daylight in the evening. That extra hour, however, needs

ANDROID 5.0

Mar 4, 2015

How to bring back silent mode in Android 5.0 Lollipop

Android 5.0 Lollipop brings with it quite a lot of new features and enhancements, but it has also regressed in certain areas compared to KitKat. One such area where Lollipop has severely regressed is

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Feb 18, 2015

How to install Xposed framework on Android 5.0 Lollipop

Xposed framework for Android is easily one of the most popular mods in the third-party Android development scene. The framework combined with various modules is capable of bringing all the features usually found in

Watch Cricket World Cup 2015 on your Android device

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Feb 14, 2015

How to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 live on your Android device

The biggest cricketing event of the year -- the ICC World Cup -- started earlier today with a match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. This time around, the World Cup is being hosted in two countries --

ANDROID 5.0

Jan 31, 2015

How to enable the hidden permission manager ‘Access Lock’ on LG G3

Google accidentally shipped a permission manager in Android 4.3 that allowed users to revoke access to individual permissions required by the apps installed on their phone. While hidden by default, it was pretty easy

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Jan 22, 2015

How to set up and use WhatsApp Web on your desktop using your Android phone

Earlier today, WhatsApp announced a web version of their client, dubbed WhatsApp Web, allowing its users to chat with their friends and relatives right from the comfort of their PC. However, the process to use

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Jan 21, 2015

How to find the IMEI number of your stolen or lost Android device

Once you lose an Android phone, there really is not much you can do except for trying to track it using Android Device Manager or any other anti-theft app you had installed. In case

ANDROID 5.0

Jan 17, 2015

How to activate Guest mode in Android 5.0 Lollipop

Aside from the new Material Design UI, Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with a number of other new enhancements and features. Since these features are present in every nook and cranny of the OS and

ANDROID 5.0

Jan 16, 2015

How to flash Android 5.0.2 factory image on Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Google has just released the Android 5.0.2 factory images for the Nexus 7 (2013) and the Nexus 10. While the OTA update is yet to start rolling out, it is more than likely

ANDROID HACKS

Jan 2, 2015

How to root the Nexus 6

Just like Nexus devices before it, the Motorola made Nexus 6 is very developer and hacker friendly. Gaining root access on the device is as simple as it was on the previous generation Nexus devices,