Android isn’t perfect. Not even the most hardcore Android fan can say that it is. Many Android users experience problems downloading apps from the Google Play Store. Apps might refuse to download, or they might simply be stuck on the “downloading” status without ever actually downloading anything. There are a number of different ways to fix this problem. Sometimes, a simple restart will fix your problem. But if you’re like most Android users, then restarting your device is the first…
Most rooted Android users have already heard about CyanogenMod. But the average Android user might still be unaware of the CyanogenMod experience. What is CyanogenMod? It’s the most popular custom ROM in the world. For those who don’t already know, custom ROMs are new user interfaces (UIs) that you can install onto rooted Androids. CyanogenMod was just updated to CyanogenMod 10, which means that rooted Android users can access the full Android 4.2 Jelly Bean experience – even if the…
You probably spend more than a few minutes per day on your Android. But how much easier would your life be if the time it took to perform everyday tasks was cut in half? Today, we’re going to show you some of the best navigation shortcuts available to Android users today. 4) Place widgets for your favorite apps on your home screen Most popular apps have widgets associated with them. Your weather app will have a helpful weather widget that can be placed on your desktop, for example.…
Out of all the host of unresolved problems in the education system, the biggest hurdle has been the lack of a uniform standard of teaching quality. Only elite-level college students get access to learning from the most brilliant professors and world-class library facilities. Unfortunately, the number of college students who benefit from this high standard of education is almost negligible when compared to the total number of college students in the country. Exceptional grades coupled with…
If there’s an Android user on your shopping list this holiday season, then we’re going to show you a few Android-related gift ideas to get the ball rolling. From backpacks to special chargers and more, here are the best five gifts to get an Android fan on your wish list this holiday season. 5) Powerbag If you do a lot of traveling or commuting, then you’ve probably been somewhere only to have your Android’s battery die. Instead of being faced with the devastating reality of a…
Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system. But in spite of that fact, many Android users are unaware just how powerful their devices can be. Unlike Apple’s restrictive iOS, Android allows users to have far more freedom over how they use their devices. To help you use your Android to its full potential, here are some of the coolest tricks that can be performed on the device: 9) Take a screenshot If you don’t know how to take a screenshot on your Android, it…
At the One Click Root blog, we talk a lot about Android security. Frankly, Android security is at a frightening point. More and more hackers are targeting our favorite operating system, and that means your smartphone or tablet could be susceptible to an attack. In the past, most viruses attacked your Android through the installation of a seemingly harmless app. You might see a fun game or productivity app on the Google Play Store, for example, and then decide to install it on your device…
Remember a few months ago, when Samsung was fined over $1 billion for patent infringement and intellectual property theft? Clearly, that incident was still fresh in the minds of the team at HTC. The smartphone manufacturer recently settled with Apple in their global patent battle. HTC has agreed to pay Apple $6 to $8 in licensing fees for every Android smartphone sold. Since HTC is expected to ship about 30 million smartphones throughout 2013, this could work out to about $200 million…
Every avid downloader can testify to the fact that BitTorrent completely revolutionized the mode of downloading for everyone. If you want to download the latest music album of your favorite artist or all the seasons of your favorite TV show, then the BitTorrent service is just what you need. BitTorrent clients allow you to quickly download large files using trackers from its enormous user base without putting a heavy load on your computer. Well, if BitTorrent is the champion of all downloading…
As you probably know, rooting Android has a number of unique benefits. And one of those benefits is access to new apps before they get released for everyone else. Today, we’re going to show you how to install Gmail 4.2 – including pinch-to-zoom – on your rooted Android before everyone else gets it. Gmail 4.2 features Gmail 4.2 isn’t a huge update. However, it does include two major usability upgrades that are easy for users to appreciate: -Swipe to delete, swipe to archive (swipe…
