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Temporarily Secure Your Device With SlimRoms New Shake-to-Lock Feature

Kyle April 21, 2014 35

While I have never been one to lock down my smartphone - bothering with a password always seemed like more trouble than it was worth - I admit there are places where securing it would make sense. That is where SlimRoms's new security feature comes in. Whether...

Unofficial OTA Build of Kit Kat for LG G2 on Verizon Released for Flashing

Tim April 1, 2014 55

Hardcore Android enthusiasts currently rocking an LG G2 on Verizon should enjoy this news, as an unofficial OTA build of Kit Kat has been released by third-party developers for flashing. The current installation method requires a bit of adb knowledge, but if...

One-click Root Method Released for HTC One (M8) on Verizon

Tim March 31, 2014 44

It's not even a week since the release of the One (M8) from HTC, but already developers have been able to root it. The latest device to receive root love is the M8 flagship on Verizon's network, with a "Weak Sauce" one-click method now available for download....

Developer Attempts to Make the LG G2 Camera Even More Boss, Exclusive to Stock ROM Users

Tim February 26, 2014 83

If you are the owner of a rooted LG G2 device, running a stock Android ROM (there are plenty out there), then you will want to check out a modification currently available through XDA. The developer's goal is to bring more functionality and performance to the...

CyanogenMod Installer Now Available for Mac Machines, Let the Flashing Commence

Tim January 15, 2014 21

When it comes to rooting and flashing custom ROMs on your Android device, it sometimes helps if you have a Windows-powered computer. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the CyanogenMod team, their Installer application is now available for Macs. If you are...

XDA Users Puts Together Script for Rooting the Moto X on Android 4.4, Proceed with Caution

Eric January 14, 2014 78

One of the few downsides to the Moto X's incredibly fast updates to Android 4.4 Kit Kat by Motorola was the root situation, since each update quickly wiped away exploits that allowed for easier root options that existed. There is a way to root the current...

Moto X Actually Has an Awesome Green Notification Light Hidden Under the Earpiece

Eric January 7, 2014 111

While Active Notifications may be one of the coolest parts of owning a Moto X, it was a little bit hard for some Android users to give up the notification LED light they grew to love so much. Thanks to some intrepid hackers over at XDA, not only did we find...

AOKP Updated to Android 4.4.2 “Kit Kat,” Nightlies Now Available For Select Devices

Rithvik December 26, 2013 61

If you're into flashing ROMs and tinkering with your Android device, it may please you to know that the prominent Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) has now started delivering official nightly builds of their Android 4.4.2 "Kit Kat" ROM to a small group of...