June
17

Breaking: Android Apps and Games Now Available on First Chrome OS Device

In May, Google confirmed that Android apps would be coming to its desktop operating system, Chrome OS. Some people thought the changes would happen instantly – but they didn’t. Today, the very first Chrome OS device received compatibility with the Google Play Store. That device is the Asus Chromebook Flip. So if you have one, then lucky you. Flip owners who want to play Android games can update their device to run the developer channel of Chrome OS. When you install the latest version…

June
15

Pokemon Go Will Arrive in July 2016

Remember Pokemon Go? We all got really excited when the first trailer came out late last year, and then most of us forgot about it. Well, at Nintendo’s recent Treehouse Live event, Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the exclusive Pokemon GO Plus device, which is the wearable part of the Pokemon Go app. More importantly, Miyamoto also announced that the device would be released no later than July. Miyamoto is aiming to price the wearable at $35, opening the door to as many players as possible.…

June
14

Apple Finally Tells Us Why iMessage Isn’t Coming to Android

For years, we’ve been faced with rumors and rumblings that Apple is preparing a version of iMessage for Android. Today, Apple quashed those rumors by explaining why they don’t want to release a version of iMessage for Android. The “iMessage on Android” rumors heated up prior to WWDC, when a report appeared online claiming that Apple was planning to reveal iMessage for Android in the near future. The rumors made sense. After all, Apple had just released its music streaming service…

June
02

7 Reasons Every Android User Secretly Wishes They Had an iPhone

Android is the world’s best and most popular operating system. But let’s be honest: all of us really want an iPhone. Deep down, in your heart of hearts, you know you want an iPhone. Here are 7 reasons you need to be honest with yourself and just accept your secret desire for iOS, Steve Jobs, and everything about iPhone. 7) Your Parents and Non-Techy Friends Want to FaceTime You Android has dozens of different ways to video chat with your friends. But what Android doesn’t have is…

June
01

Top 5 Features That Will Get You Excited for Android N

As the latest version of Android, Android N, continues to be tested by our team here at One Click Root, we’ve uncovered all sorts of cool features. Yes, the operating system is still nameless. Yes, it’s not full-featured yet. However, there are still reasons to get excited for Android N – something you should see on your smartphone later this year. 5) Two Apps on One Screen Isn’t Just for Samsung Users Anymore Samsung users have had multi-app functionality for years. The wider…

May
25

Top Reasons to Root your Android for Summer 2016

Summer 2016 is just around the corner and there’s never been a better time to root your Android device. Rooting has remained hugely popular for Android users throughout 2016, and summer always sees a spike in the number of roots performed. Looking for an excuse to root your Android? Let’s take a look at some of the most popular reasons people are rooting their Androids for summer 2016. Install Various Versions of Android News about Android N is just coming out right now. But you…

May
25

How to Update a Rooted Android Without Losing Data or Root Access

If you look at the pros and cons of rooting, you’ll often see something like “rooting is bad because you miss OTA updates from your carrier”. That’s only true if you install a new custom ROM. You can root your phone and keep your stock ROM, in which case you get OTA updates. However, there are some downsides even with this method. You have to re-root your phone after OTA updates, for example, and you may lose your customization options and other data. Fortunately, renowned…

May
24

How to Remove Bloatware Without Root Access

Removing bloatware has always been an age-old struggle for Android users. It’s always been there, on our devices, taking up space in our app drawers and valuable megabytes on our storage. Thankfully, rooting Android lets you remove all bloatware. But what if you don’t want to root your phone? Well, thanks to an app called Debloater, you can remove bloatware from your phone without root access. Debloater Disables Apps System-Wide If you’re using an unrooted Android device, then…

May
23

How to Download and Install Android 7.0 N On Your Device Today

News about Android 7.0 “N” is just beginning to trickle out, but that hasn’t stopped some Android users from already installing the OS on their devices. If you feel like living life dangerously, and want to install one of the official experimental builds from Android, then we’re going to show you how to do it. What You Need Android N is only available on the following devices: -Nexus 6/9/5X/Player -Pixel C -General Mobile 4G (Android One) -Sony Xperia Z3 Got one…

May
23

How to Easily Switch from iPhone to Android

There’s a war going on that you don’t often hear about. It’s the war between mobile OS-switching technologies. These are the apps that help you transition from Android to iPhone and vice versa. Apple’s Android to iPhone transitioning process is notoriously difficult, as one New York Times reporter discovered last year, claiming the process required “patience and persistence.” Switching from iPhone to Android, however, doesn’t have the same difficulty factor. But it’s…