Back in the day, rooting an Android device used to be a pretty simple task. Most tools would offer one-click root support, which would allow you to root your device in a near instant. Now, device manufacturers have actually worked...
Like Windows, or any other OS Android launches apps and services during boot. A lot of them are necessary for system tasks, but others belong to third party offerings. If you have a lot of apps on your device this can even slow do...
I took a chance and purchased the HiSense Sero 7 Pro tablet from Wal-Mart. So far, the device has proven to be a worthy purchase. There’s just one big issue, and it involves storage space. The tablet came bundled with 8GB of inter...
One thing in particular that can be a hassle about the Android operating system, involves uninstalling apps that you no longer use or want. With the system itself, you can only uninstall one app at a time. If you’re plagued with O...
One of the defining elements about the Android OS, is that on most devices include software buttons of some kind just above the lower bezel. The buttons are generally the all-familiar back, home and menu keys along with any other ...
There are a lot of elements and components of the Android OS that you can easily customize. Unfortunately, the Android notification bar is not one of them. When applying a custom skin or theme you can change the appearance of almo...
Sometimes various device tweaks and hacks are a placebo, in that they’re a promised cure, but they’re not entirely as effective as you’d think. In some cases, tinkering with devices through related hacks can even cause irreparable...
When dealing with a mobile device it’s highly encouraged that you use a password or pattern lock to keep unauthorized users out. Of course, this helps protect your sensitive data in case you lose your phone, but it can also keep p...
The Android menu soft keys actually add a lot of functionality to the OS. On most devices you can go back, return to the homescreen, open menus or settings and even search thanks to the soft menu keys. Some devices even allow you ...
One thing in particular that you can do with any computer is change the screen resolution. This is helpful if you want to increase performance for graphic intensive games, and in some cases it even allows you to output content to ...
One of the biggest problems with Android, is that when you have a lot of apps installed quite a few of them end up running endlessly in the background. Some of them drain the battery faster even when they’re not doing anything. Fo...
One of the first things many people will advise when you first get an Android device is that you root it. Rooting a device gives you access to functions you would never have otherwise. Regardless of why you do it, a lot of manufac...
As you use a device more and more, and this rule pretty much applies for all technology, it usually starts to suffer from slowdown. There are many reasons why this happens. In the case of Linux-based systems, this can typically be...
