Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts

How to Install CyanogenMod 13 CM 13 [Nightly] on Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is an android device running on Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box, and upgrade to Marshmallow is very easy though the flashing of CM 13 custom rom on the device, as the ROM is now made official with bug fixes.



Cyanogenmod, standing as one of the best custom roms for android devices has now outed the official version of CM13 ROM and the ROM is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with all expected features and lets you customize launcher (which isn’t possible on stock android), use pie control, install themes and lots more.

How to Root Galaxy Note 4 [All Models] on Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is finally outed for all models of Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which includes the Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910H, SM-N910F and SM-N910U. However, these models of Galaxy Note 4 are coupled with a 3GB RAM component, and rooting it helps improve RAM management.


In addition, there are other benefits of rooting like tweaking dark corners of your smartphone, running special purpose apps, installation of custom roms and many more.

To root your Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, all you need is your Galaxy Note 4 USB drivers for PC (Download here), and also enable USB debugging on your Galaxy Note 4 device. To enable, simply go to settings >> developers option and enable USB debugging. If developer’s option isn’t visible on your device, you can make that visible by going to about device under settings menu, then scroll down to build number and tap 7times till you get a message that notifies “You’re now a developer”.

Download Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Stock firmware for Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910H

This content details guide on how to install the downloaded Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Stock firmware on Galaxy Note 4 SM-N91OH

Few days back, Samsung rolled out an official update to Android 5.1.1 lollipop on Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910H. At this time, not all users have received the update. This update has some minor changes compared to the previous update. However, this recent update has improved performance, better interface and simplified control system. 

Today’s stroll, I would brief you guys on how to install Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Galaxy Note 4 SM-N91OH manually.

Samsung Galaxy A7 [2016] Technical Specifications Passes through TENNA

The next-gen Samsung Galaxy A7 finally receives TENAA certification, and spotted with upgraded specs compared to the previous-gen (Galaxy A7 2015). However, the smartphone had already received Bluetooth certification along with AnTuTu weighing155g with a 151.5 × 73.95 × 6.95 (mm) measurement.


Listing on TENNA clearly states that the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) comes with mode number of SM-A7100 and it runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box powered by an octa-core 1.7GHz CPU, Exynos 7580, Mali-T720MP2 coupled with a 3GB RAM component and 16GB internal storage memory.

How to Root Galaxy J5 [All Models] on Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is finally outed for all models of Samsung Galaxy J5, which includes the Galaxy J5 SM-J500F, SM-J500FDS, SM-J500FN, SM-J500G, SM-J500H and SM-J500HDS. However, these models of Galaxy J5 are coupled with a 1.5GB RAM component, and rooting it helps improve RAM management.


In addition, there are other benefits of rooting like tweaking dark corners of your smartphone, running special purpose apps, installation of custom roms and many more.

Samsung W2016 flip Phone finally goes Official

Samsung W2016 flip smartphone that was certified by TENAA last week finally goes official, and it comes with high-ends specs, premium build and sophisticated features. However, the device passed through TENAA as SM-W2016.


The smartphone was released under moniker through China mobile and it’s a flip device featuring a chassis fitted with metal and glass.

How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Galaxy Note 5 and Root

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now available for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 users. However, the main official Marshmallow will be made available in few weeks to come. Samsung already released a roadmap of Galaxy Smartphone to get Marshmallow. You can take a look at the list.


Although the marshmallow update hasn’t gone public, a Galaxy Note 5 user managed to get the update on his smartphone via OTA, by ruining the IMEI Number and Baseband version, and using the update, the developers were able to create both the update.zip which can be easily flashed through recovery and the system dump for Android 6.o marshmallow.

Scheduled List of Galaxy Devices to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Recently, list of Galaxy smartphone to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update was leaked along with some other Galaxy smartphone that are still awaiting approval, if to receive the update or not. Already, we know that List of Huawei, HTC and Motorola smartphone to get the update.

Sourcing information from Times News UK, we were able to scan through the list to know the pending and approved Galaxy Smartphone to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.

Courtesy: Times News UK
Scanning through the list above, you’ll see that the flagship galaxy device to receive the Marshmallow update includes, Galaxy Note 5 (scheduled for December 2015), Galaxy S6 Edge+ (scheduled for December 2015), Galaxy S6 (scheduled for January 2016), Galaxy S6 Edge (scheduled for January 2016), Galaxy Note 4 (scheduled for February 2016) and Galaxy Note Edge (scheduled for February 2016). The Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha which falls on the phase 1 of the list still await approval.

5 Steps to Install Philz Touch Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3

Learn how to Install Philz Touch Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S3.

Installation of Philz Touch recovery on Galaxy S3 smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones. However, once your smartphone becomes rooted, there would be improved RAM management and special apps would be compatible with the smartphone.


In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to install Philz Touch recovery on Galaxy S3 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Specifications finally unveiled

Few days ago, the Samsung Galaxy J3 was spotted with big upgrades over its predecessor, Galaxy J2. However the smartphone was spotted listed on GFXBench with model number SM-J3109. Now the smartphone received 3C and TENAA certification in China.

Image Source: TENNA

According to TENNA listing, the Galaxy J3 smartphone will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop from the box and it is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor coupled with a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM and an 8GB internal memory.

How to Root Galaxy S6 SM-G920I using Odin

Galaxy S6 is an android device that runs on Android 5.0.2 lollipop (upgradeable to 5.1.1 Lollipop)  from the box and powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, Exynos 7420 chipset, Mali-T760MP8 GPU coupled with a 3GB RAM and a 32GB-128GB internal storage memory. 


Assuming you’ve gotten your own copy of the Galaxy S6, the best means to improve the device experience is by rooting the device. However, this would create room for administrative option on your device.

How to Quickly Root Galaxy S5 Mini

Galaxy S5 Mini is an android device that runs on Android 4.4.1 kitkat from the box and powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, Exynos 3 Quad 3470 chipset, Mali-400MP4 GPU coupled with a 1.5GB RAM and a 16GB internal storage memory. 


Assuming you’ve gotten your own copy of the Galaxy S5 mini, the best means to improve the device experience is by rooting the device. However, this would create room for administrative option on your device.

How to Install Cyanogenmod 13 ROM on Galaxy S2 – Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Finally, an Android ROM developer unveils the unofficial version of Cyanogenmod 13 ROM which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, and it comes with great features, high customization and many more. However, the old Galaxy S2 smartphone stands a chance to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via Cyanogenmod 13.


In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to quickly install the Cyanogenmod 13 (CM13) on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.

7 Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3

Learn how to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is an android smartphone that runs on Android 4.4.4 kitkat (upgradeable to lollipop) and powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Vivante GC7000 GPU, Marvell Armada PXA1908 chipset coupled with a 1.5GB RAM component and an 8GB internal storage.


Assuming you purchased a new Galaxy Xcover 3 smartphone, the first operation to click your mind is installing TWRP recovery on the smartphone, and rooting follows.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

Learn how to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace.

Assuming you purchased a new Galaxy J1 Ace smartphone, the first operation to click your mind is installing TWRP recovery on the smartphone, and rooting follows.


Installation of TWRP recovery on Galaxy J1 Ace smartphone renders administrative option on the smartphone, thereby, letting you root the smartphone, and also flash custom roms on the smartphones. However, once your smartphone becomes rooted, there would be improved RAM management and special apps would be compatible with the smartphone.

Update Galaxy Grand Prime to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Learn how to update or install android 5.1.1 lollipop on Samsung galaxy grand prime smartphone.

Samsung galaxy grand prime now have the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop download link available, and in this guide, I would brief you on how you can manually update your Galaxy grand prime to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

If you’ve already received the update on your device, there won’t be need for you to follow this tutorial, as some regions have already received the update via OTA. But if you’ve not yet received yours, then follow up this tutorial as I walk you through the process.

How to Unbrick and Unroot Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Assuming you’ve purchased a new Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and you mistakenly bricked the smartphone, or you’ve already rooted the smartphone and needed to unroot it, then I advise you follow the guide below.

Unbricking or unrooting any smartphone is no big deal, all you need to do is to flash the smartphone with its stock firmware, and you’re done.



In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to easily unroot or unbrick any rooted or bricked Samsung galaxy S6 Edge Plus.

Samsung Galaxy J2 finally Unveiled in India – Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy J2 finally launched in India, and the price of the mid-range smartphone is priced at 8490 INR, which is about $130.


The new Galaxy J2 features a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display (960 x 540 pixel resolutions), 5MP rear camera featuring Geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection. 2MP front camera also included, and packs a 2,000mAh battery.

How to Unbrick and Unroot Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Learn how to easily unroot or unbrick samsung galaxy note 5

Assuming you’ve purchased a new Galaxy Note 5 and you mistakenly bricked the smartphone, maybe when trying to install custom rom on it, or you’ve already rooted the smartphone and needed to unroot it, then I advise you follow the guide below.

Unbricking or unrooting any smartphone is no big deal, all you need to do is to flash the smartphone with its stock firmware, and you’re done.

In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to easily unroot or unbrick any rooted or bricked Samsung galaxy Note 5.

How to Unbrick and Unroot Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Step 1: Download and install Samsung Galaxy Note 5 drivers from here, to your PC

Step 2: Enable USB debugging on Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Step 3: After that, download Stock firmware file from here, and move the downloaded files to the desktop screen of your computer.

Step 4: After that, Boot your Galaxy Note 5 into Download Mode. To perform the operation, you have to power off your device and then press, Volume Down + Power + Home. Press Volume Up now to continue to Download Mode.

Step 5: Once your device is in download mode, simply connect the phone to your PC via the use of USB cable and the ODIN application would notify an added message.

Step 6: After that, choose AP in Odin and select the Stock firmware file in which you have downloaded, the .tar extension. Also endeavor that the re-partition is not ticked in the odin.

Step 7: Finally, click on the start button, and the process would begin immediately. Once the process is completed, you would notice the RESET or PASS message on the ODIN screen. Then your device would boot into recovery mode, and the device would be restarted automatically.

That’s it. Disconnect your Galaxy Note 5 device from your computer, and you would notice a fresh look on it.

Install Official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H

Learn how to manually install stock Android 5.0.2 lollipop firmware on galaxy grand prime sm-g530h

Few days back, Samsung rolled out an official update to Android 5.0.2 lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H. At this time, not all users have received the update. This update has some minor changes compared to the previous update. However, this recent update features an option to remove S finder and also quick connect from the notification bar, improved performance, better interface and simplified control system. 


Today’s stroll, I would brief you guys on how to install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H manually.