The Sony Xperia Z is a beast of a smartphone, but all that power can be wasted if you don’t have root access. Having root on your device can help you accomplish some very cool things, and with this guide’s help, you...
Ah yes, the wakelock. It’s a function centric to the Android platform that can be both pesky and practical simultaneously. If you don’t already know, wakelock is what keeps the screen of your smartphone or tablet from turning off ...
Mobile device security is a serious issue these days. There are endless hordes of virus scanners in the Play Store, along with malware and spyware cleaners. It only makes sense that it’s such a hot issue because, now more than eve...
HTC has created the One to directly compete with Samsung’s Galaxy S4. The HTC One is a massive powerhouse, but all that power is locked up tight without root access. This guide will walk you through unlocking your bootloader...
You have probably heard of AirDroid and similar apps like Droid Manager. These are the type of apps that allow you to remotely access the contents of your Android device from your computer, typically for backup purposes. SnapPea i...
As more and more sensitive information gets stored on your mobile device, it only makes sense to lock down your Android in order to prevent unauthorized access. Unfortunately, entering a passcode every time you wake up the phone c...
This statement is going to sound odd, but a minimal design is trendy these days. Running a minimal setup on your Android device is also highly desirable. Problem is it’s hard to find a launcher or widget tray that maintains a smal...
Having a good file manager on Android is very important. If you’ve looked passed all other file managers and you still haven’t settled on a file manager that you love, X-plore File Manager might just be the last stop. ...
dotTech has a guide on how to root Motorola Droid RAZR HD. Now we will show you how to root Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX HD, the version that has a much bigger battery life. This guide will help you easily root your Droid RAZR Maxx HD...
Have a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S4 that you want to root? You have come to the right place. This guide shows you exactly how to root your Galaxy S4! Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers...
Sometimes you need to wipe your phone, clear the data, and hit the factory reset button. Doing that makes you lose your installed apps and their data. App Backup & Restore allows you to easily back up and restore all of your a...
Shopping lists are pretty much a thing of the past, at least the ones penned on paper are. These days, everyone has a smartphone, which means the shopping list has gone digital. Problem is creating a shopping list in conventional ...
The difference between iOS and Android users highlighted in this comic couldn't be more true.
File management is a must on Android. Some file management apps are super advanced and are praised by very technical users while other file managers are basic and simple yet very elegant. OI File Manager is the latter. If you desi...
Whatsapp is a pretty popular app. It’s for good reason too considering you can send SMS, MMS and more through the service without paying extra messaging fees. Regardless, Whatsapp ends up taking a lot of storage capacity over time...
