How to Root Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 on Gingerbread 2.3.6 DDKQ8 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 won’t get the Jellybean 4.1 update officially due to hardware limitations, but one can always root their devices so that users can experience custom ROM firmwares and other apps which require the root access. In the coming days, we will be coming up with the custom ROM firmwares which will rope in the goodness of Jellybean and ICS for your Galaxy ACE S5830 smartphone. All thanks to the developers who constantly work harder for developing new sort of custom ROM firmwares. In the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can root your Galaxy ACE S5830.

To check on which firmware your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830in on, you can check from the path Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version where you will find the version of Android OS where it will show DDKQ8 2.3.6 firmware. Just in case if you are new to rooting and want to know on what exactly the rooting is, then rooting gives the access to the system files which is a must for installing the custom ROM firmwares and the apps which need the rooting access.

• Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manuallyIt’s recommended to back up all the files and data present in your device with the help of below mentioned steps. Once it’s done, and you have backed up all the data, place all the backup target files in your computer so that the same can be restored if any is lost.

Text messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,

Phone Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,

Call Log - Call Log and Restore

Pictures, Music, Videos, Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,

Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• The USB debugging in your Galaxy ACE S5830 can be enabled from the path Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging. Also, you need to ensure that the device is left with the minimum of 60% so as to make sure that it doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update. Close all tools in your computer like the Antivirus tools, KIES PC Suite and also the firewalls as these tools tend to interrupt the rooting process.

Note: Once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. The only way with which the warranty can be restored is by re applying the Official firmware update of DDKQ8 from the respective link.

So assuming that you have followed all the instructions, you can now proceed to the next page where we will be checking out on what are the instructions with which you can root the device.

Procedure to Root Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 on DDKQ8 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware:

• Download the DDKQ8 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Rooting Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB Cable and place the zip file in the SD Card or in internal memory.

• Once placed, disconnect the device and turn off the device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode. The recovery mode in your Galaxy ACE S5830 can be entered by pressing  Volume Up Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. You can refer the below mentioned video on how you can enter into the recovery mode.

• In recovery mode, you need to choose “install zip from sd card” and select the zip file which you have placed in your device. Once it’s done, it will take around 4 – 5 minutes for applying the same.

• Once it’s rooted, you can check the same whether the phone is rooted or not by downloading the app called “Root Checker” which can be downloaded from the Google PLAY Store. Open the root checker app and check the same, if it’s rooted then it will show as rooted.

Note: if the device gets in the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck on the Samsung Logo, you need to long press the power button to turn off and then restart the process of applying this rooting process.

So, in this way you have successfully learnt on how you can easily root your Samsung Galaxy Ace. Do let us know just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

Reverve Phone Number Lookup on Android with Caller ID & SMS Blocking

Your phone includes the option of basic caller ID but that data isn’t enough for us to understand who the actual caller. You might receive not many but few mystery calls and you might like to trace them out then how would you do it? Thanks to WhoAreYou Android application you can easily do it.

WhoAreYou is an application available for Android powered smart phone which provides free visual providing caller ID identification and also works as call blocker and text blocker. Using this application on your mobile phone you can exactly know who is calling you or sending you the text messages even though those contacts aren’t stored in your address book. This is a complete free to use Android application. This application is only limited for the use in United States and Canada only.

Using this application you can have the following features added –

• See the name, picture, city and state of who has called you or text you.
• Call Filter and Call Blocker effectively blocks all calls from telemarketers and spammers
• You can easily block text from certain person and get rid of unwanted, annoying text messages
• You can check out for any number in United States or Canada
• 411 is real time, automatic and totally free to use

 

WhoAreYou claims that they have the database collection of 200 million numbers and this count is ever increasing. The good thing about this application is that it will freely create a YouMail account for you and it will automatically backup your blocked call and SMS list and this data can be seen via youmail.com. Users can also upgrade the voicemail to YouMail Visual Voicemail Plus which has tons of cool and customized features.

WhoAreYou is an Android application which is available for free download at Google Play Store. The big thing is that it’s only limited for installations in United States and Canada only since the database is of those countries.

Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G Gets Android 4.0 OTA Update

Sprint is now seriously back of quickly updating the existing Android devices apart from top end devices updates. Yesterday we saw updates available for Samsung Epic 4G Touch and today the same updates have been delivered to Galaxy S II Epic 4G device.

Galaxy S II Epic 4G users now can check on their device the availability of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update as this is available via over the air update starting from today, July 14. This update will be available to all the users until next month. Many of the users might receive the update notification on your mobile phone directly.

Sprint was available to provide the list of improvements and enhancements included the upgrade and we have listed some of them here –

• User interface is simple, beautiful and useful
• Face Unlock feature is introduced using the state of art facial recognition technology
• Redesigned camera introducing the panorama mode picture capture
• Powerful photo editor
• Sync Google Chrome bookmarks
• Google + integration
• Improved keyboard functionalities with spell checker and improved copy and paste support
• New Calender app
• Redesigned Gmail app

Also apart from that we have news that Sprint will offer limited time period offer of “Buy one get one free” deal on Epic 4G Touch device which yesterday got the ICS update.

Motorola Xoom Wi Fi Edition – Tutorial to install Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

Unofficial Jellybean 4.1.1 release has arrived for the Motorola Xoom Wi Fi edition, as of now there is no ETA on by when there will be an Official update for the Motorola Xoom but it’s expected that very soon there will be an Official release but as in when there will be a new release, we will come up with the same. Over a period of last few months we saw on how you can root, install custom recovery images and custom ROM firmwares in your Motorola Xoom and we will continue to come up with more firmwares, custom ROM firmwares for your Motorola Xoom.

Very soon Jellybean 4.1 too will be coming for the other Motorola Xoom variant and also for Motorola Xyboard device. The best part of this update is its 4.1.1 Jellybean release which addresses all the bugs of 4.1 version.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible for any damage to your Motorola Xoom which is very unlikely if you follow all the instructions. Just in case if you face any issues we will try our level best to fix them up.

With the help of below steps, you need to create a back up of all the data in your Motorola Xoom WI-FI/Xoom 4G variant so that just in case if the data gets corrupted or deleted, the same can be restored with the help of below steps. Ensure that all the target files are copied in your desktop.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,

Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,

Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,

APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Note: Please note that this update is only applicable to the Motorola Xoom WI-FI/Xoom 4G US variants and not for any other device variants. If this is applied to any other variant then it will completely brick the device.

Disable all the security suites installed in your computer and uninstall all antivirus tools in your computer so as to ensure that the firmware update is not interrupted in the middle of the process. Apart from this, you also need to make sure that the battery charge left in your device is not less than 50% or else the device will be turned Off in the middle of firmware application which may even brick your device.

So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now proceed to the next page where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply Jellybean 4.1 release in your Motorola Xoom.

Procedure to Update Motorola Xoom Wi Fi with Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware:

• Download the Jellybean 4.1 firmware package and Google Apps Package from here to your computer and then connect your Motorola Xoom with computer using the Original USB cable and place the downloaded zip file in Xoom Wi Fi edition.

• Once the file is copied, you now need to turn off the device and disconnect so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.

• The recovery mode in Motorola Xoom can be entered by Holding the Volume Down button when the Motorola Logo is shown when the device is booted normally. Just in case if the device boots up in the normal mode then you will have to again try entering the tablet in the recovery mode.

• In recovery mode, you need to select the option of “Flash Zip from SD Card”. Select “Choose Zip from sd card” to select the Jellybean 4.1.1 zip file and then the Google Apps package which you have placed in your Motorola Xoom tablet. Once the file is selected, it will take around 5 – 10 minutes for applying this update. It may even take longer time than expected.

• Up next in the recovery mode you will have to select Wipe data/factory reset and select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now. Once the device boots up, you can check the same from the path “Settings > About Tablet” where it will show the current firmware as Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware.

Note: If the upgrade process of Motorola Xoom Wi Fi gets stuck in the middle or say if the device gets in the boot loop mode then you need to long press the power button to turn off and start the process from the start. Also, additionally, don’t forget to restore the backup which you did in your device.

Congratulations, you have successfully applied the latest Jellybean upgrade in your Motorola Xoom Wi Fi edition. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of applying this firmware.

Download Google Wallet NFC Payment App from Play Store or APK

Google’s selection of NFC for the payment solution project kicked Off almost an year back which was aimed to transform all the payment related transactions but unfortunately this is yet to become a start of the revolution as many of the projects still are in small scale. Over a period of time we have replaced many things with the smartphones and the time has now come to replace your Wallet so as to make it much more smarted than ever. With the help of Google Wallet Payment app for Android, you can transact in a much more better and safer way than the conventional means.

As of now it aims to replace your hard credit cards and loyalty cards and almost everything which is there in your regular wallet. In future, you will see that it will even replace your paper based boarding passes, transit cards, tickets etc. Google is working hard with Citibank and Mastercard to further upscale the reach wherein more NFC (Near Field Communication) based solutions are introduced across the Globe and in the coming years we will be able to see more innovative apps making use of the same. You can add a virtual credit card details in your Google Wallet. The only thing you require to make use of this app is an NFC laden smartphone like Galaxy Nexus etc. All you need to do is to just tap to finish all the transactions while you are on the go.

To make things simple on to know on what exactly Google Wallet does is it,

* makes paying fast with Citi MasterCard or the Google Prepaid Card

* makes saving simple by automatically syncing your Google Offers to your phone

* turns your wallet smarter as you can lock, which keeps you data safe and secure

    

Google Wallet is much more safer than your regular wallet as it will authenticate only with the help of the secured PIN and this is just a beginning of a new revolution. So, if you are in a country where the Google Wallet technology is adopted, then you can download the Google Wallet app from the below mentioned link. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues.

Jelly Bean 4.1 Source Code Released by Google to Developers

The day Google Nexus 7 tablet was launched, it debut the birth of Android 4.1 popularly known as JellyBean according to Google terminology of naming Android versions. We expected a debut of Jelly Bean but not so soon. The Google Nexus 7 tablet was launch just two weeks ago and now the Google releases the Jelly Bean source code for developers to Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Finally the wait for the developers is over as Jelly Beam source code is available.

The Android 4.1 Jean-Baptiste Queru developer team announced this big news to Google Groups on July 9. The Jelly Bean 4.1 source code availability means that manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola, HTC can work upon those and customize it accordingly to their needs. This source code is also helpful for the various team and individual developers like CyanogenMod team, MIUI team to prepare the next iteration in the firmware’s. They can jump over and soon come out with custom ROMs to take the lead. CyanogenMod team has already expressed their interest in coming out with a ROM based on Jelly Bean and introduced CM10.

So soon we would see various Jelly Bean 4.1 customized ROM from various developers and we would be the one posting the complete guide and tutorials to apply this updates to your phone whether it’s Samsung Galaxy S III or Motorola Razr or HTC One X or Galaxy Nexus. So for which handset do you want to have the AOSP based firmware’s based on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean? Do let us know your answers via comments below.

How to Root SONY Xperia ION Android Phone – Tutorial

SONY Xperia Ion smartphone can now be rooted with the help of a simple to follow tutorial. For all those who have recently purchased the SONY Xperia Ion smartphone can now further upscale the Android experience by installing the custom ROM firmwares and with the apps which need the root access. Over a period of coming days, we will be coming up with many custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which need the rooting access. Once the device is rooted, the warranty will be lost. The only way with which the warranty can be reclaimed is by re applying the official firmware which we will try to come up with the same.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,Though there is no way that the data will be lost, but its highly recommended to back up all the data with the help of below mentioned steps or with the PC Companion tool. Just in case if the data gets corrupted or erased, the same can be restored easily.

Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,

Call Log -Call Log and Restore

Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,

APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Procedure to Root SONY Xperia ION:

• First up before proceeding, you need to unlock the boot loader. Once the boot loader is unlocked, download any of the insecure kernel depending upon the firmware which you have and then boot the device from the mentioned below options.

6.0.F.0.72

6.0.F.0.111

• Now, ensure that from Settings > Developer Options you will have to enable the USB Debugging Mode. After enabling, connect your device with the computer and download the Xperia Ion Rooting Package from here to your computer and unzip the same to get the below mentioned files.

• Click on “rootme” executable file in your computer and connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable. Ensure that you have full Read / Write access rights and admin rights in your computer.

• Once the process is over, the Xperia Ion will be rebooted automatically. Once the device is booted, disconnect the device connected from computer and download “Superuser” application and update the binaries.

• If at any point of time, if the superuser asks you for the permission, then tap on “Accept” option. To check on whether the device has been rooted or not, you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check the same. If the device is rooted, then it will mention the same.

Note: If your SONY Xperia ION device doesn’t shown up the country selector or say gets stuck on the SONY logo then you need to re follow all the instructions mentioned in this article for rooting your device.

Do let us know if you face any issues in the process of firmware update as we are committed to address the same at the earliest. Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your SONY Xperia ION device, very soon we will come with custom ROM firmwares and apps which need root access.

How to Update Galaxy Nexus I9250 with JRO03C Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

It was the last time when we saw on how you can upgrade your GALAXY Nexus I9250 with the latest Jellybean 4.1 firmware and now in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can install an all-new release dubbed as Jellybean 4.1.1 in your Nexus GSM Version I9250 model. This latest Jellybean 4.1.1 release hasn’t yet released for all the devices and it will be rolled out gradually across the Globe. There is no ETA on by when there will be an Official release pushed for all these devices.

Note: Please note that this update should only be applied to the International GSM Version which has model number of I9250 and not for the devices which are locked on to the Verizon powered Nexus device. We will very soon be coming up with a detailed guide on how to update Verizon Nexus with Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,We recommend you to create a backup of all the data in your Galaxy Nexus I9250 along with the “Notes” if any with the help of below mentioned instructions. Once you have backed up all the data, place all the backup files in your computer.

Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,

Call Log -Call Log and Restore

Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,

APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Minimum battery in your Galaxy Nexus should be a minimum of 60% so as to make sure that it doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware release.

So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions for backing up the data, you can then head to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply thisfirmware update.

Procedure to Update Google Nexus I9250 with Jelly bean 4.1.1 Update:

• Unlock the Boot loader of Galaxy Nexus from the mentioned instructions and then install the TWRP recovery in your Galaxy Nexus by following the corresponding instructions. Once the boot loader is unlocked and the TWRP installation is done, download Jellybean 4.1.1 Release for Galaxy Nexus from here to your computer.

• Connect your Nexus to the computer using the Original USB cable and place this downloaded Jellybean 4.1.1 Zip package in your device. Ensure that you are not placing the file deep into the subfolders.

• Once the file is copied, disconnect the device and turn Off the device so that it can be entered in the clock work modrecovery mode. Galaxy Nexus can be entered in the recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and then press the Power button to enter the device in the recovery mode.

• In recovery mode, you need to select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” to select the “Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware package which you have placed in your device

• Once the device is applied with this firmware update, the device will land back to the recovery mode screen. Select “Go Back” and “reboot system now” for rebooting the device. once the device is rebooted, you need to go to the path “Settings > About Phone” where it will be shown the current firmware version as Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

Note: If your Galaxy Nexus gets stuck on the Google Logo then all you need to do is to press the power button for 5 seconds to turn Off the device and then restart the process from the start by following all the instructions above from the start.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the update of jellybean 4.1.1 firmware package in your computer. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try out level best to sort out the same.

How to Update Galaxy S2 with S3 Looking Salman ICS 4.0.3 Custom ROM Firmware

Seems like custom ROM firmware developers share the same name as that of a blockbuster super hero Salman Khan, the reason on why we are mentioning this one is that an all-new custom ROM firmware which ropes in all the goodies of Samsung Galaxy S3 right in your Samsung Galaxy S2 and the name is “SALMAN” Rom. Yes you have heard it right. This custom ROM firmware comes with a big list of features and we will be checking out the same in the form of screen captures. For your convenience, we have also made a short video which will drive you through this custom ROM firmware. This firmware is based on the ICS 4.0.3 firmware.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible for any damage happened to your device due to not following of instructions. This update is strictly for I9100 users and not for I9100G users. If you still apply for any other S2 variant, it may brick the device.

For applying this Salman ROM, you need to be on the rooted firmware. Irrespective of the current rooted firmware version, you can proceed to apply this update. To check on whether you are on the rooted firmware or not, you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store. If the device is not rooted, then you need to root the same. The best part of this custom Rom firmware is that it also even supports the Arabic language.

Rooting is a must, just in case if you haven’t rooted the device then with the help of below mentioned instructions, you can easily update and root the device.

Features of Salman ROM:

• Android 4.0.3
• Build XWLPG
• deodexed
• bloarware removed
• CF-ROOT KERNEL
• fully rooted
• Jkay framwork included (app not)
• TouchwizUX-1.5.1-4×5
• sgs3 sounds
• sgs3 wallpapers
• sgs3 icons
• sgs3 widgets
• Full RTL support (ARABIC)
• Non stock Sgs3 boot animation
• Stock Sgs3 shutdown animation (.qmg)
• Myfiles themed (blue)
• browser themed (toolbar looks just like SGS3)
• Added SGS3 battery percentage
• themed mms.apk
• No More FC
• More stable
• Faster
• Better battery life
• Faster GPRS/Gps/Wifi

In the process of applying this Salman Custom ROM firmware update in your Galaxy S2, there is a possibility that the data may get lost or corrupted. So, it’s highly recommended to back up the data with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use KIES to back up the data as it won’t detect the device in the custom ROM firmware.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Navigate to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” & enable the USB Debugging Mode option by ticking on the same. Tap on “Ok” if you get any prompt. Ensure that the minimum battery left is >40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now proceed to the next step where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to apply this firmware update.

Create Wireless Ad-Hoc Network in Windows7 to Share Internet

Create Wireless Ad-Hoc Network in Windows7 to Share Internet

What is an Ad Hoc Network ?

An Ad Hoc network is essentially a local area network that can be set up very easily and spontaneously in no time whatsoever which makes it possible for computers and devices to communicate directly with each other within a limited range.Microsoft Windows XP laid the way of creating this Ad Hoc networkand since then it has become possible to share data and internet connection between other wireless devices. To be successful in this operation of ours we need the host computer to be hardwired and have wireless capabilities.

Creating an Ad Hoc Network :

The first and foremost step in this regard is to go to the search box of the start menu and type “wireless”. Once you have done that you should see a list above and from that select“Manage Wireless Networks”.

A new window opens up. In this window navigate to the “Add” button and click on it.

After that click on the option called “Create an ad hoc network”.

Once finished you should see a window appearing where you will find a message telling you about Ad Hoc network. In this window click on “Next”.

The window that appears next requires you to give a network name, security type and the security key. If you wish to use this Ad Hoc network over and over again then check the“Save Network” option. The security type will depend on what the wireless adapter is capable of. In general cases it is found that if you’re only using it quickly with different types of devices it’s easier to have no security. On the other hand if you are keeping it on for full-time use, you’ll definitely want to use security.

After completing with the above just wait a while for the network to be created.

You should receive a message that the network has been created successfully and is ready to use.

Your next job is to verify the Ad Hoc network by clicking on the wireless icon on the task bar. You should see the name of the network and alongside it a message “Waiting for users”.

Now on the client computer when you click on the wireless connection icon you can see the name of the network and also an option “connect”. Click on the option and connect to the network.

Then on the Host machine you will see that the other computer is connected to your Ad Hoc network.

Your Ad Hoc network has been established and you are capable of transferring and sharing files. But if you want to share your internet connection with other wireless devices then go to the host’s wireless adapter icon and right click on it. Then go to “properties” and subsequently to the  “Sharing” tab and select “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection“.

Clicking the “Settings” option you can select the network services the Client machine can access.

Your job is done. Now you can share documents and the Internet connection between machines and devices.