Samsung Galaxy S3 users can now update their phones with the latest Omega v12 custom ROM firmware that has arrived with some advanced features. This stable version of the firmware has been dubbed as XXBLG9 and is based on Android 4.0.4 ICS. The firmware also includes best Wi Fi and Modem drivers.

There are many features that Omega v12 has come up with. Here’s a list of those features.

• All stock applications – plus:
• Flipboard (updated to latest version)
• Google Maps (updated to latest version)
• Gmail (updated to latest version)
• Play Store v3.7.15
• S memo
• Modem XXLH1
• Kernel Stock XXLG9
• efs Backup (added the option to create efs backup during installation)
• ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 v1.5 by Chainfire -(removed from v10)
• CWM Manager v3.60 by Chainfire
• CSC: BLF1 – set be default to EUR
• Busybox v1.20.2
• SuperSU v0.94
• init.d support without the need of a kernel that supports init.d

How to update Omega v12 Custom ROM to Galaxy S3 GT I9300? We have prepared step by step tutorial to help you update the firmware.

Before we start the update process, make sure you have rooted the device. You can check whether your phone is rooted or not with the help of “Root Checker”. If your phone is not rooted, you can simply root your device following the steps.

How to Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Official XXLQ5 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XXLQ5 ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

Important Note: The update is dedicated only for Galaxy S3 GT I9100. Do not try this on any other devices, not even I9100G. You can check the model number of your device following the path “Settings > About Phone”.

So, here is the step by step guide that will get your Galaxy S3 GT I9100 updated.

Step 1: Back up all the data of your phone that you may need later (SMS, Contacts, Call Log, Media files, APN settings)

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging Mode. Follow Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging

Step 3: Download  Omega 12 Custom ROM Firmware Package in computer.

Step 4: Get your device connected to computer with the help of USB cable.

Step 5: Copy the downloaded zip file to Galaxy S3 to the location where it will be easy to find.

Step 6: Disconnect and turn off the device. Enter in the Recovery Mode. It can be done by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). Holding the buttons, turn ON the phone. In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition”.

Step 7: Select Advanced, clear Dalvik cache.

Step 8: Select Install zip from sd card > Choose zip from internal sd card then choose Omega 12 Custom ROM Firmware Package that you had copied earlier in your device. It may take 4-5 minutes to apply and about additional 5 minutes time to boot the device for startup.

So, here you are. Your device has been updated. For confirmation follow “Settings > About Phone”

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Do you own an Android tablet? What do you use it for? Let me guess, definitely to browse web. After all we have desktops and laptop PC to perform other works. But it might wonder you that you can use your Android tablet or smartphone as a Secondary display too. As it is a portable touchscreen device, you might be looking forward to improve productivity during the working hours.

So, in this tutorial basically, I will be letting you know how to use Android tablet or a compatible smartphone as secondary display to your personal computer. Just follow up the steps carefully while you configure your tablet so that you end up exploring something really wonderful rather than damaging your device.

Requirements:

1. An Android tablet running Android 3.01 or newer
2. PC running on Windows XP (32-bit) or Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit)
3. Download PC apps (Air Display,  iDisplay, Redfly ScreenSlider) any one, we will be demonstrating with Redfly ScreenSlider. The apps may charge you some amount. Redfly ScreenSlider charges 0.99$.
4. If you are trying this in a Wi-Fi connection, make sure you connect both PC and tablet in the same network.

Get your tablet working as secondary display in following steps:

1. Install the app, ScreenSlider that you have downloaded.
2. Run the app, as it launches it asks to enter a unique name for your tablet.
3. Enter you desired name and leave the app running. Here you are almost done with your tablet setup.
4. Get PC connector app. Download from ScreenSlider website.
5. Install the companion app on your PC with all the default setup options. To confirm the setup, you will notice ScreenSlider icon in the system tray.
6. Open ScreenSlider PC menu
7. Click Find Devices link at the top. On doing this, you will see a dialogue box appear and the app will start scanning network for the tablet. If the tablet and PC are on the same network and subnet, and if the ScreenSlider app is running on the tablet, after a few moments the tablet should appear in the list of available devices, with its IP address and the name you entered in step 3.
8. Double click the tablets entry in the list. On doing this, a pop-up appears on tablets screen asking for a unique PIN. You need to enter that PIN into the connection window on the PC.
9. Are you done? If yes, click OK.

Great news for Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 owners. You can now update XXLRK ICS 4.04 on your device. With the release of the official upgrade, the latest version for the firmware promises to make your device bug free. Well, Jellybean 4.1 is certainly knocking on the door but we cannot just keep ICS away from the sight and releasing the new version for the firmware is certainly a customer oriented decision by the company.

So, How To Update XXLRK, Official Firmware For ICS 4.0.4 On Galaxy Note N7000?. Here’s step-by-step guide that will help you get your firmware updated very easily. Just follow up the tutorial carefully to make sure that you don’t damage your device.

Step 1: Make sure, you have backed up all your important data like (SMS, Contacts, Call Log, Images, Videos, Songs, Wifi Settings and Passwords).

Step 2: Download Galaxy Note drivers  32 bit (x86) Windows  |   64-bit (x64) Windows

Step 3: Charge your phone, make sure the battery charge is at least 50% remaining to ensure no turn off during the update process.

Step4: If you have installed any sort of security suites in your phone, then disable all of them.

Step 5: Get Galaxy Note N7000 XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware Package. Do you have Odin in your computer. If no, get Odin too.

Step 6: Run Odin and turn off the phone to enter in the download mode.

Step 7: To enter download mode press Volume Down + Ok button. Holding both, press the power button simultaneously. A warning message will appear and further press the Volume Up key to continue entering the Download Mode.

Step 8: Connect Galaxy Note to PC with the original USB cable keeping Odin running. After connection, you will notice a change in color of the ID : COM block to yellow. This is confirmation for successful installation of the drivers.

If the color doesn’t changes, then you may be encountering problem either with USB which can be resolved by installing USB drivers to your PC.

Next, it may happen if Samsung KIES is not ticked. To tick the option, follow Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings

Step 9: Click on “PDA” tab and select the  Galaxy Note N7000 XXLRK ICS 4.0.4 Firmware Package you had downloaded earlier. After selecting the file, simply click on “Start”. Then the firmware update starts. As the process completes, the device restarts.

Step 10: Turn off the device to switch in to Recovery Mode. To enter to Recovery Mode, press and keep holding Volume Down + Ok button, the simultaneously press Power Button. A message appears, simply press Volume down to continue.

Step 11: As you enter Recovery Mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe Cache partition. Then reboot Galaxy Note which can be done by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys.

So, here you are. Your firmware has now been updated. If you encounter any problems, just let us know and we will try to resolve them all.

Thank you!

Are you looking forward to root your LG Revolution VS910? We present to you a tutorial to root your LG Revolution. In this tutorial you will learn how to root LG Revolution VS910. The most impressive fact is that you no longer have to downgrade your firmware base.

For those unknown about the term “rooting”, just simple understand that root enables your android fly higher. You will be able to install custom apps and ROMs. Before you start rooting, one thing you have to keep in mind is that rooting your device will void the warranty of your device but there are certain revoke process as well which will let you claim it back.

So, before we move on to root process, make considerations over following things:

• Do not try over devices other than LG Revolution
• Make sure of the firmware base – V8 and V9
• Windows PC is suggested over Mac and Linux
• And the most important thing is, we do not held any responsibilities for any kind of malfunctioning in your device. Try this on your own risk.

Google Nexus 7 start getting the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update which brings good amount of optimization and amount of performance enhancing tweaks. If your Nexus 7 still not getting new Android Jelly Bean update, it might be because of your country where update isn’t out yet. Basically, there are two option left for you, one you must wait to get official update to your device or manually update to Android Jelly Bean.

There was many small bugs in Android 4.1 that was available for Nexus 7 so the new update 4.1.1 is rolled out. The new Jelly Bean update for Nexus 7 fixes the issue with the HD games and no more battery or display issues either. Also, Google Wallet is reportedly included in this new release as well.

How To Update Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to Asus Nexus 7 [Manually]

Pre-requisites

Before you attempt to manually update your Nexus 7 with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, you’ll need to make sure that it fulfills the following prerequisites:

• The method requires the rooted Nexus 7 tablet.
• Over 60% of the battery charge must be remaining.
• All important data should be backed up beforehand. Sync your contacts with GMail and transfer all files to an external SD card or some other storage if possible

Note: Due to the fact that you are going to be installing the update via the Recovery Mode, you can use a custom mod like ClockworkMod recovery – but it is not necessary. If you are using the stock Recovery Mode this installation process will work just the same.

Disclaimer: Logicclub.com and the author is not responsible for any damage to your Nexus 7. Please follow the step in your own risk. However it is rare case to get your device bricked.

Installation Instructions

To manually install the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update on Nexus 7, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Download the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Update Package and save to your system.
2. Activate USB Debug Mode via Setting followed by Developer options and check the USB Debugging.
3. Use a USB cable to connect your system to your Nexus 7 device
4. Move or Copy the downloaded files to your Nexus 7.
5. Disconnect the USB cable and switch off the Nexus 7.
6. Switch on the device by holding volume down and volume up buttons to enter recovery mode. Please press the power button simultaneously.
7. Select the option “Install ZIP from SD card” then toggle signature verification. Turn Signature Verification OFF.
8. Now, select the option “Choose ZIP from SD card”.
9. Browse, locate, and select the file that you downloaded and transferred over in Steps 1 through to 4.
10. Wait for the update to finish installing and then select the option to ‘Reboot System Now’

Hurray! Your Nexus 7 will get Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 after the reboots. If you’d like to check, you can head over to the ‘About Tablet’ section of your ‘Settings’ and the Android version should be displayed there as 4.1.1.

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Recent release of Rockstar game for Android Max Payne 3 is not an easy game as we assume. Similar to the Max Payne 2, the game has greater difficulties as we walk through. You must care in each and every step to survive in Max Payne 3.

If you really want to be a rockstar in Max Payne 3 and complete level without big problems then you must follows some important guidelines. So here is a list of game play guideline for Max Payne 3 which will definitely help to pass through each level in the game.

Accuracy: It is most important thing of the game whether it is bullet time or no bullet time. You will easily wipe out the room when you able to headshot otherwise it can be painful or even fatal.

Bullet time: Bullet is limited resource in the game so use it wisely. It quickly get drain and takes time to load and active. So try to use your bullet only when you are hitting headshot.

Treasure Medicine: During the game, you will get meds which is only capable to recover small portion of the health. It make the difference between life and death when you use it wisely. Try to maintain your health above 50% by using enough meds.

Timely action and use lunges effectively: Don’t be over confidence that you can kill all the enemies in the open room by jumping to the middle and attacking. It can instantly leads you to the death so wisely take your action. Timely lunging in Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 automatically triggers Bullet time. Hence it is necessary to use this property wisely to see the perfect outcomes.

Whenever you lunge, make sure you know all the directions from which enemy fire may hit you. Knowing exactly where the enemy is is critical for this purpose.

Regenerate Health automatically:  In Max Payne 3, health is regenerated automatically. So to regenerate your health effectively,  you must use plenty of cover when you’re wounded. But be wary of the enemy AI. Enemies will often try to flank you and blow your cover. And they can use grenades too. So use cover effectively.

This is just a simple and most effective guideline to play Max Payne 3 without using any kind cheat codes, however the game is still not as easy as you thought. At least the tips will help you to reduce your death number and increased the killed number.

If you are playing Max Payne 3 and know some tips please feel free to share with us!

This is a tutorial to help you how to perform an untethered jailbreak on iOS 5.1.1 using the traditional DFU method.

Before moving any further you should know these things:

This tutorial uses RedSn0w 0.9.12b1 and is compatible with A4 devices only and below (A5 devices are not compatible ).

DFU Mode is used less frequently but in case you have a lot of media stored on your A4 device or below you can perform the DFU mode untethered Jailbreak because it works better in the iCloud syncing for videos, photos and other media files.

Now follow the steps below to jailbreak iOS 5.1.1 using RedSn0w 0.9.12b1 with DFU mode

1. First, connect your iOS device to your computer.
2. Then, place the device into the DFU mode.
3. Now, you can download RedSn0w 0.9.12b1 and run. Click the link below
1. For Mac.
2. For Windows
4. Next, click Jailbreak.
5. Make sure Install Cydia is checked on the options menu. After that click Next.
6. When you see the Lock screen on your device, unlock it and then run Cydia.
7. Now your A4 or below device is jailbroken untethered using the iOS 5.1.1

You can check the video by iDownloadblog. That will be of great help.

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Here is how to unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia U. But before that you have to follow some important things.

• Disclaimer: SONY or Hubgeek.com should be held responsible for any damage caused to your device which is a very unlikely if you follow all the mentioned instructions mentioned in this article.
• The warranty will get void after you unlock the bootloader.
• You must back up all the data on your device.
• USB Debugging in Xperia U should be ticked from the path Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging
• Disable the antivirus as well as firewall tools in your computer

Now follow the instructions below to unlcok the bootloader of Sony Xperia U

1. First up you need to visit the Sony Ericsson Boot loader page
2. Then, Click on the Continue
3. You will be asked to make necessary confirmations.
4. After doing it, open the command prompt in PC.
5. Now, to get the IMEI number, dial *#06# in your phone. Write it down for later use.
6. Connect your device to the PC
7. Next, in the command prompt, type the command shown below.
• fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
8. Now, enter the IMEI of your Xperia P device, email address and name on the screen in step
9. Then the command below and make sure key is replaced with the IMEI number that had been acquired by *#06#. Check the IMEI number a couple of times.
• fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0Xkey
10. Now, you will need to follow simple and easy instructions to unlock the boot loader.

There you are. Your device has unlocked the bootloader.

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If you are planning to root HTC EVO 4G LTE, then you can achieve this with running simple scripts. The exploit use to root HTC EVO 4G LTE is similar exploit that was used in Transformer Prime ICS.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damage of HTC EVO 4G LTE as the process is itself quite risky. However it is unlikely to damage your device, follow the step in your own risk.

Pre-requisites:

Download the required package as per your need.

For Windows:
HTC Evo 4g LTE Driver for 32 bits | HTC Evo 4g LTE Driver for 64 bits
Rooting Files:
Evo4GLTERoot.zip | Mirror

Here’s how to root HTC Evo 4G LTE:

For Windows, you need to install drivers file for the HTC EVO 4G and then run the runme.bat which will root your device.

For Linus, you don’t need to install any driver for the device. Just unzip Evo4GLTERoot.zip to your Downloads directory then open up a terminal and run the following codes:

cd Downloads/Evo4GLTERoot
chmod 755 *
sudo ./adb-linux devices

Followed by:

sh runmelinux.sh

For Mac, you don’t need to install any drivers, just unzip Evo4GLTERoot.zip to your Downloads directory then open up a terminal and run the following codes:

cd Downloads/Evo4GLTERoot
chmod 755 *
sh runmemac.sh

Video Guide:

Cyanogen Mod developers has ported Cyanogen Mod 9 (CM9) firmware on Galaxy Note N7000. The new Cyanogen Mod 9 for Galaxy Note is based on Android ICS 4.0.4. To use this custom ROM on your Galaxy Note N700, you must have unlocked and rooted device.

Here is a complete and successful guide to install Cyanogen Mod 9 on Galaxy Note N7000.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any damage of Galaxy Note as the process is itself quite risky. However it is unlikely to damage your Galaxy Note, follow the step in your own risk.

Pre-Requisites:

1. Backup all your data first such as SMS, Contacts, Call logs, Images, Music and etc.

2. Make sure that you have over 70% of battery backup, so that the process will not interrupted due to power loss.

3. Disable all security suites such as antivirus in your system so that you could update Cyanogen Mod 9 without any interruption.

4. Make sure you have rooted Samsung Galaxy Note N7000.

5. Enable USB Debugging which can change by going to Settings => Applications => Development => USB Debugging.

6. Download necessary files:
CM9 ICS Package here 134.54 MB, and Google Apps here 49.63 MB.

Updating Galaxy Note to CM9 ICS

1. Connect your Galaxy Note to system where you downloaded the files via USB Cable, then copy both files to internal memory. Please keep in mind that the package should me in root directory otherwise it is undetectable.

2. Now put your device in Recovery Mode which can be done by holding down three buttons: Volume Down, OK, and Power buttons. Please keep in mind once again, you must have rooted Galaxy Note.

3. Once you are in Recovery mode, the first thing is to wipe your data and bring your device to factory mode. For this select “Wipe data/factory reset” then “Wipe Cache partition.”

4. Now, select the “install zip from sd card” followed with “choose zip from sd card” and browse through the directory where you put the packages. Select the CM9 ICS package first then the Google Apps package.

5. The whole process will takes 5 to 7 minutes, however is can be longer. Meantime get some coffee.

Finally, you device will reboot automatically with Cyanogen Mod 9 brand based on ICS 4.0.4. Incase if you device does not reboot, then remove and re-insert battery and switch on device.

Voila!