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One of the most common questions people ask when they are finally rooted is “will I be able to update?” The answer is somewhat different depending on what exactly you did during the rooting process. After all, rooting methods vary greatly between devices, and sometimes, getting rooted isn’t all you end up doing.

You see, much like any PC or MAC out there, your smartphone is also a computer. It has partitions that separate the system or operating system files from the space you use for your own files and installations. Your smartphone also contains a recovery image and a boot image. The recovery image is usually used to install updates as well as custom files and firmwares.
Vanilla Root
One type of root is what I would like to refer to as vanilla root. It is a rooting method that only makes...

Have you ever heard of Safe Mode? Safe Mode has been in PCs for a long time now. It is a state where your computer force loads only the core applications that came with the operating system while disabling access to any 3rd party applications and drivers.

What Good Does it Do?
Safe Mode is very useful on PCs since it can help you diagnose if there is a problem with the OS or the hardware itself or if the problem is from a 3rd party application. Imagine that you are having frequent crashes that lead to your PC having a Blue Screen or simply hanging up. You don’t know the real cause, but you suspect your PC may be broken. Before you go and reinstall your OS or anything like that, your best bet is to launch safe mode.
During safe mode...

When it comes to custom ROMs, you are not sure what you are going to get until you really try it. As with many other things in this world, some things just work for you, while other things just don’t. Still, there are those that work best for a lot of people, and that kind of choice is really worth looking at.
 

Wanamlite is one of those custom ROM ‘dynasties’ in a sense that it is a custom ROM that has been developed for more than one type of smartphone. These kinds of Custom ROMs offer a bit more confidence since they really know what they are doing.
I am not saying that trying out a custom ROM from a first time developer is bad. There are some pretty good gems out there waiting to be discovered. For me though, Wanamlite does...

Flash is one of the many advantages that Android had versus the major competition. There was no mobile OS that really allowed the full power of Flash content on mobile devices. Sure, there were Flash Lite versions in old smartphones like the older Windows Mobile PDA devices, but it wasn’t quite the same.

Over time, Flash on Android would often be used as a weapon in the fan wars between mobile operating systems. Many would express Android’s superiority simply because it supports Flash on websites. Unfortunately, that support did not last forever.
As you may know, there are several versions of Android in the market. Gingerbread still remains to be the most available OS in the market, while Jelly Bean and Ice Cream Sandwich are slowly gaining ground. As of the latest version, Jelly Bean, Flash Player support has officially been dropped.
The...

As powerful as our Android devices may be, it is often restricted by the display size that comes with it. Sometimes, we wish we could control and manage our Android devices from our trusty computer interfaces.

While Android devices can be linked to computers to provide the data within such as files, music, photos and videos, it does not have access to all the resources at Android’s disposal. Sometimes, all we really wanted is to use the Android interface on our PC.
Thankfully, we don’t have to dodge through many bullets and go through hoops just to achieve this. The Google Play Store is now host to several apps that allow you to control your Android device and use it with your PC.
Airdroid
One of the most recommended and used Android controlling devices is Airdroid. This nifty little app allows you to remotely...

Mobile devices have a lot to offer to its users. It is small, easy to carry, and generally lasts longer than older methods of computing such as the Laptop. Still, these devices still lack the sheer power and ease of use of a PC. Sometimes, you wish you could carry your PC or do PC level tasks with your Android.

Well, our mobile devices aren’t powerful enough to handle all PC tasks, but what if I tell you that Android can actually be used to remotely control your PC? Your PC will still do all the work, but the control interface you use such as the mouse and keyboard will be replaced by controls of your mobile devices.
Splashtop
One of the most popular apps that your smartphone or tablet can use to control your PC is the Splashtop app. This app has...

Smartphones these days are home to the most sensitive information about our lives. It can easily house all the things we know and even all the things we keep forgetting about. Our smartphones know who we are, our closest contacts, and the things we have talked about with our family and friends. It may even know your user log-ins as well as your financial details.

With all the things we keep in our Android devices, it is scary to think that we can easily lose all that data if we aren’t careful. Losing it isn’t the worst part though. The worst case would be that some stranger with a malicious intent gets hold of all that data about you. It’s a scary world full of people who want to take advantage of other people.
We protect our computers from viruses, malware and...

Gaming has shifted in the past few years. Gamers are no longer restricted to consoles and dedicated handheld systems. While the old platforms are definitely hanging on there, one can’t deny the amazing speed and power of today’s mobile gaming system.

Not a lot of people had a handheld gaming device. Not a lot of people had gaming consoles. Certainly though, a whole lot of people have smartphones and tablets on hand. A lot of people in this day and age have access to something to help them get their game on.
With Root, the possibilities increase tremendously. Root access can help you access things that normal devices wouldn’t be able to. Would you like to know how to improve your game? Read on then.
Access Games beyond your Hardware
Some games are built just for your hardware. Games can be optimized for Nvidia...

Those of you following tech news of late will have seen some rather disturbing articles that as of January 26th, 2013, it is now illegal to unlock cell phones in the US without carrier permission. We’ve been getting a lot of questions recently on how this applies to rooting, particularly as in the same DMCA rounds, many news sources have been announcing that rooting tablets is illegal. Such articles make for great shock headlines, but there is a lot of confusion and sensationalism which has caused a lot of people to get the wrong information. We have consulted with our own legal team, as well as numerous experts in the field, to try and bring some clarity to the situation.
First of all, please understand that unlocking and rooting/jailbreaking are entirely different things. The recently DMCA update, which does make it...

Custom ROMs are the only way to go if you really want to get the best of the best out of your device. Even without the custom ROM enhancements, simply having a custom ROM with built in root access is a tremendous help in protecting yourself from viruses and unauthorized root access.
One of the most popular custom ROMs for the Samsung Galaxy S3 is not a full custom ROM. It is actually a ROM based on Samsung’s own official stock ROMs. Today’s custom ROM allows you to experience all the benefits and features that were built in with Samsung’s Touchwiz interface as well as several tweaks, mods and themes that make the experience unique.
The Omega ROM series is a series of ROMs that were built not only for the Samsung Galaxy S3, but also for other devices such as the...