May
05

The Coolest Things You Didn’t Know Your Galaxy S5 Could Do

The Galaxy S5 is one of the coolest smartphones of 2014. Like every Galaxy S that has come before it, there are cool features, dumb features, and features you’ll probably never use. Fortunately, the Galaxy S5 is filled with features that you might actually want to use. Today, I’m going to list the best Galaxy S5 features that you’re probably not using: Launch your camera app directly from the lock screen Need to quickly take a picture of something? The S5 lets you take a picture…

May
05

Has Android KitKat Ruined Your Phone? You’re Not Alone – Here’s How to Fix It

Android KitKat was promised to bring the usual speed and performance upgrades to your Android device. Unfortunately, many users have experienced the opposite effect: KitKat has ruined their phones. It has crippled performance, worsened already poor battery life, and even caused apps to disappear. These problems have been reported on a number of different types of devices. However, one device hit particularly hard by the KitKat update is the HTC One. The KitKat upgrade problem has become…

May
04

Best Google Play Store Tips

We’ve released plenty of Android tips on One Click Root. Most of these tips involve games or how-to articles. Today, I’m going to share the best tips and tricks for a place most of us take for granted: the Google Play Store. Restrict purchases with a password I’ll start off with an easy tip: if multiple people use your Android smartphone or tablet, then you’ll want to limit their ability to install apps. To do that, open your Play Store, go to Settings, then tap on Password, type…

May
03

Both Microsoft and Google Dislike Idea of “Mutant” Android-Windows Hybrids

If you’ve been dreaming of a future where you can use your Start menu to open your favorite Android apps, then I’ve got some bad news for you: Microsoft and Google recently announced that they don’t like the idea of dual-OS hybrid devices. According to The Wall Street Journal, both Google and Microsoft have told Asus to stop making its dual boot Android/Windows tablets. That means the Transformer AiO P1801 and P1802 as well as the upcoming Transformer Book Duet TD300 will all likely…

May
02

How to Scan Barcodes with Android

Smartphones can read QR codes and bar codes. Today, I’m going to show you how to turn your Android into an awesome barcode reader using one simple app. Step 1) Download the app called QR Droid (there are a few other apps that do the same thing, but this one tends to be the most popular) Step 2) Point your smartphone at any QR code or barcode and wait for the app to identify the code Step 3) If your phone doesn’t automatically identify the code, then click the light bulb in the top right…

Apri
30

How to Catch a Glimpse of the Global News Stream On One Platform

Google Play Newsstand app is a one stop solution for news updates from a wide variety of newspapers and magazines. This one-of-a-kind app is not just an app, but an app store within an app! App-ception would be an appropriate word to state its purpose. This app was launched recently for Android phones and tablets to bring different magazines newspaper, blogs and other news resources together on one platform for the user. All you need to do through this app store is subscribe to all the readable…

Apri
29

How to Turn your Samsung Smart Camera into a Baby Monitor or Security Camera

Samsung’s smart cameras have blurred the lines between cameras and smartphones. If you’re a Samsung smart camera user, then there are all sorts of cool things you can do with your device. Today, I’m going to add one more cool thing to the list: baby monitoring. Samsung smart cameras like the NX3000 include a feature called Samsung Home Monitor that lets you use your camera to monitor your home when you’re not around. You can use it to guard your front door against burglars, for…

Apri
28

Microsoft Announces It Will Continue to Sell Nokia’s Android Phones

Microsoft and Google have not been getting along lately. Microsoft’s stupid Scroogled campaign attempted to drag the good name of Google through the dirt. Meanwhile, every Microsoft employee seems to be on a mission to tarnish the Chromebook and Android. Google, of course, is laughing because Microsoft is throwing tons of free publicity its way. Microsoft recently announced that it was giving Google more free publicity: Microsoft will continue to sell Nokia’s Android…

Apri
28

Android Continues to Dominate Apple in Global Smartphone Sales

It’s that time of year where we get to read lots of interesting market share data. Global smartphone sales for Q1 2014 were released earlier today and they reveal interesting information about the competition between Android and iOS. Here are the most important things to know about the latest global smartphone sales data: -iPhone gained sales market share in certain countries around the world, including UK, France, Spain, Japan, and Australia -In Japan, iPhone market share surged…

Apri
28

Popcorn Time Will Be Available on Android Within Hours

Popcorn Time was one of the most popular video streaming apps in recent years. Unfortunately, many of the TV shows were pirated, which made it illegal at worst and a grey area at best. Fortunately, Popcorn Time is about to arrive on Android. Tech Crunch has cited a Popcorn Time developer who states that the new app will arrive on Android either today or tomorrow. Android users will be able to install the popular software before the end of April. The Android version of the app is an…