Gadgets and Gizmos

Samsung Galaxy S4

Nov 30 2015

How To Root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505

Undoubtedly, Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most powerful phone in the market at the moment. With its super gorgeous AMOLED screen and super sweet sleek lines, S4 is a total eye grabber. And now since we have this beast in our hand, why not unleash its full potential! When we talk about unlocking an android phone or gaining complete access over your android phone, we mean to root it. Rooting gives you much more control over your device enabling you to:

  • Customize your phone upto a whole new level
  • Upgrading and downgrading your firmware as per your requirement
  • Remove unwanted software that come with the phone

Before we start the Rooting process, there are some cautions and warning that I would like to tell you. Rooting a phone involves making changes in the official firmware so that you can have access to the Super-User mode. Making these changes:

  • Will end any guarantee or warranty you might have
  • And if you do not exercise enough caution, you might end up with a bricked phone.

The following guide works with the GT-i9505 which runs on a Snapdragon 600 chipset and NOT the octo-core variant. This guide will also NOT work with the S4 models with baseband ending in MDM. To find the baseband of your phone, go to Setting >> More >> About Phone. The guide works with Windows 7 ONLY.

Just to make things sure, here is a checklist again:

  • You have a GT-i9505 with Snapdragon 600. Others will not work.
  • The baseband of your phone does not end in MDM
  • You are running Windows 7
  • Enough talking, I can’t wait to root my phone!

PS: Neither me nor anyone else on this site will be held responsible for any damage that your phone might suffer because of the following process. While regular Android veterans never have a problem with rooting, I would recommend you to take caution and not to skip any step.

  • Create a Back-up

Although not a part of the Rooting process but is always preferred. We do not want you to lose any sensitive data that you might have in your phone. After you have backed up your phone, proceed to the next step.

  • Get Motochopper

This beautiful piece of application was designed and programed for Motorola devices but works like a charm with almost all the devices based on Qualcomm Technology. Click here to download and unzip the package preferably on your desktop for easy browsing while rooting.

  • Let’s Start Debugging

Now, we must enable the developer menu. To do so, go to Settings >> More >> About Phone and tap the Build Number 7 times. This will enable the developer options which you can see under the More sub-menu within Settings. Navigate to these settings and tick the checkbox against the USB Debugging option. Now connect your phone to PC with the help of the USB cable and let windows install the required drivers.

  • Motochopper: FIRE!

In the earlier step, I asked you to extract the Motochopper files from the zip file onto your desktop. Now, browse to the folder where you extracted the files and double-click the RUN file. Please note that there are 2 files named as RUN in the folder. You must run the one that says Windows Batch File. As soon as you click it, you will be shown a black window with lots of things written in it.

  • Let The Gods Unleash The Beast

I know the title is way too dramatic and so will be the performance of your phone once you finish the rooting process. Follow the simple instructions on screen and press Enter key on your keyboard to start the rooting process. Simultaneously you will be shown a message on the phone screen. Simply tap OK to start the rooting process. Once the process is complete, you will be prompted to press the Enter button one more time. As you press the Enter button, your Galaxy S4 will be rebooted.

Let the phone reboot calmly and once it is ready, check your app drawer. Keep browsing through the icons and you will see the so-much-powerful Super User icon on the screen. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Pocket

Oct 30 2015

How to easily Root Samsung Galaxy Pocket

Samsung Mobile has done its enormous contribution in allowing economy budget holders in getting a Smartphone, by means of low budget but economy-feature-rich Smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Pocket S5300 is such a device, which comes with a satisfying price tag along with economy features. Though it has a visual resemblance with Galaxy Mini, this device, from the same Smartphone series, boasts an impressive list of specifications, which is adequate for an Android-powered Smartphone you can get. However, in order to enhance the productivity of your device by means of productive apps and tools, you will have to get root access to your device, commonly known as rooting. Here, we will show you an ultra-simple tutorial for rooting your Samsung Galaxy Pocket, which obviously contains less messing-up stuff. Before that, for satisfying those double-minded users about the rooting process, we will mention the benefits you can attain by rooting Galaxy Pocket, which is more than enough for every Android user.

Advantages of Rooted Samsung Galaxy Pocket

  • Of course, as you can guess, you can install applications, requiring ‘root-only’ property.
  • Rooting can fasten your Android operating system as well as making a drastic improvement in performance of device.
  • You can remove bloatware, unwanted set of applications from manufacturer, to get more space as well as performance.
  • Just like all other platforms, rooting gifts you the ability to upgrade to custom ROMs rather than using the one, done by manufacturer.
  • You can feel a noticeable visual enhancement in device
  • Some reports say that the rooting process has helped in reducing battery consumption
  • You can install a new kernel in your device, if you want so.

We hope that these advantages are enough for forcing any Android user to root his Samsung Galaxy Pocket Smartphone. If you could include yourself in that mentioned group, now we will jump to the much simple but effective step of rooting your device.

Rooting Samsung Galaxy Pocket

When compared to other devices, the rooting process of Samsung Galaxy Pocket is something quite simple, as it contains fewer steps. Nevertheless, you should take a backup of all your required information, so that you will not loss your data even if something goes wrong. In addition, we recommend you to keep a charge of 80% in your device before starting the rooting process. Main steps of rooting are as follows.

Download the rooting file.

  • Transfer this file to your device’s SD card. Preferably, it is good to keep the file in the home directory itself, for easier retrieval.
  • Switch off your device
  • Switch it on by pressing ‘Volume Up + Home + Power’ buttons.
  • From the appearing menu, choose the option to ‘Apply update from SD Card’. You can use volume keys for navigation and home button for selection.
  • Choose the update.zip file from your SD card directory.
  • Go back to the main menu and select the option to reboot.
  • After the reboot, you will get your Rooted Samsung Galaxy Pocket.

Once you have successfully rooted your device, by following steps mentioned above, you can get access to tools, mentioned below.

  • Super User Application – To check your rooting was successful or not.
  • Titanium backup – To keep a backup of all your applications
  • Root explorer – For exploring through internal files
  • ROM Manager – You can use this application for the installation of custom ROMs.
  • Barnacle Wi-Fi tether – For sharing your internet connection.

We also hope that the post-rooting results of Samsung Galaxy Pocket are impressive.

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Jul 6 2015

Three Tips For Finding The Perfect Cell Phone Accessories

These days, it seems like almost everyone has a cell phone. Moreover, it seems that most of these individuals want to obtain cell phone accessories that enhance the aesthetic appeal or functionality of their electronic device. With this idea in mind, it’s important that consumers know how to find the ideal cell phone accessories. Here are three strategies you can implement to make it happen:

1. Shop Online.

If you’re serious about finding the perfect cell phone company, think about shopping online. These days, there are a plethora of top notch companies that advertise and sell their products via internet. When you start your hunt for the ideal online company from which to make your purchase, keep Libratel Inc. in mind. Libratel offers a wide selection of wonderful cell phone accessories, including but not limited to apple approved chargers, covers, and headsets.

2. Read The Cell Phone Company’s Online Reviews.

In addition to shopping online for a cell phone, consider the value of checking a cell phone company’s online reviews. In our modern era, consumers go online and leave detailed reviews about the quality of their cell phone accessories all the time. Take advantage of this evolution in consumer behavior by reading the reviews to determine which companies are offering the most exceptional, expedient, ethical services.

3. Check The Company’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating.

One final strategy you should deploy to locate the ideal cell phone accessory company is to check the company’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating. Cell phone companies that have maintained an A rating or higher for several years typically operate at the level of excellence necessary to ensure that you’ll obtain high quality products and services.

Conclusion

There’s nothing like having the perfect accessory to complement your cell phone. To ensure that you can purchase your cell phone accessories from a reputable retailer, try shopping online, reading the company’s online reviews, and checking its BBB rating. This way, you’re more likely to obtain a high quality, durable product that you’ll love for years to come.

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insure your gadgets

Nov 20 2013

Recommendations for Gadget Insurance for a Common Man

Earlier, life insurance policies were considered to be most important for human survival. No matter to which status did one belong, a life insurance policy had to be intact in order to give a stable life to the beloved ones. But with modernization of society, almost each and every commodity of use is being insured. People tend to insure their lives, cars, scooters, homes and gadgets as well.

Gadget insurance has turned out to be one of the most important insurance covers opted by mankind today. Gadgets have turned out lives to become incredibly easier. They save a considerable amount of time and money along with enhancing the living standards. However, the sad part is that damaging of gadgets is a subject of uncertainty. A gadget which is in a good working condition can stop working anytime thereby leading to great mental pressure and anxiety. All the tasks which primarily relied on that particular gadget will instantly stop. Hence, one must keep appropriate gadget insurance intact in order to avoid disturbances in routine life.

A gadget insurance cover protects the gadget from all possible threats such as fire, theft, damage and losses. Loosing gadgets is quite a common phenomenon for a common man. An iPhone kept inside the shirt pocket can slip in no time. One does not even come to know where and when the gadget got misplaced. The only thing which lefts behind is worry. This worry can be easily combated with the help of a gadget insurance cover which has its applicability across the globe.

An insurance cover which has its applicability across the globe rescues one from getting parted with the beloved gadget no matter where it is lost. The company shall provide the policy owner with a brand new gadget thereby replacing the older one. It may also compensate by paying the amount of the gadget to the policy holder. All one needs to do is to contact the insurance company with 24hours after losing the gadget.

Cases of snatching and theft are quite common nowadays. Once a gadget is stolen, it is impossible to retrieve it back from the thief. Thus it is a witty idea to insure your gadgets such as iPads, cell phones, laptops, web cams etc. against theft. at times, it tends to happen that the gadget kept over the cashier`s table gets stolen while the bill is being paid. The end result is nothing but huge financial losses and inconveniences. An insurance against theft can assist one to overcome such situations.

Electronic gadgets are greatly prone to accidental dropping, breakouts, voltage fluctuations and system failures. Gadgets can fell and get crashed anytime and anywhere. It may become impossible to get the gadget repaired if it gets completely broken. Thus a portable and a non-portable gadget insurance cover is a must. Portable gadget insurance covers gadgets including iPhones, cell phones, laptops, tablets and iPods. On the other hand non-portable insurance cover protects gadgets such as x-box, play station etc. a proper combination of both can tide you against precarious situations.

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