All About Android Phones

  Disable bloatware apps without root You don't need to fully delete bloatware apps to get some peace of mind -- you can disable them and  even stop them from popping notifications. This won't delete the actual application, but it'll be removed from your homescreen/app drawer, and we'll even show you how to free up some space in the process. Simply follow the simple steps outlined in the gallery below, and you're set.  A lot can be said about the toxicity of bloatware apps, but since this guide will be about how to get rid of them, we won't indulge in needless discussion. For those of you not in the know, 'bloatware' refers to all that extra stuff that's been pre-loaded on your device, before you even got to your neighborly carrier's outlet. These often come in considerable numbers, are sometimes downright irritating and take up space, and worst of all -- can't be removed by normal means. The situation is so bad, really, that countrie...

This is a list of pre-installed apps (crapware, bloatware, junk...) on the LG Optimus V (LG VM670). These apps are  not part of the "standard" Android 2.2.1 software stack and were added to the phone by Virgin Mobile or LG. In a standard, off-the-shelf phone, these applications can not be uninstalled. (In Settings>Applications>Manage Applications the "Uninstall" button is dark grey and does not respond to a finger press.) In order to uninstall these apps, you must first "root" the phone. However, these apps are  stored in the system partition of the memory, not the user accessible memory partition, so even if you did delete these apps, that would not increase the available user accessible memory. (So, if you are getting a low memory warning, removing these apps won't help.) Because these apps are loaded in the system partition, you can not move these apps to the SD card.   uninstalling the pre-installed apps from the system partition, then re-ins...

When using a high end Android based smartphone is all about customization and optimization operations, as we can’t stop from improving and upgrading our gadgets for receiving more power, latest apps, new features and a better web browsing experience. But for being able to do the mentioned tasks you must first free your device from the factory restrictions and default settings. Because of that you must learn how to gain access over the internal system of your handset, access that can be granted once you root the OS. As you know, usually the root procedure is quite complex and risky so not all the Android users are able to safely complete the operation. Furthermore, in some cases, while trying to gain root access the phone gets bricked and since the warranty is void, you will find yourselves in an unpleasant situation. In order to avoid these situations, we have the one-click tool, which offers a safe and fast root solution for the Android based devices. Unfortunately not all the sma...

The EFS folder contains important info about your phone, as the IMEI number of the device is being located on the same. Furthermore, each time you decide to update your Android based Samsung handset with a custom ROM, or beta firmware, the EFS might get wiped out. When this happens, you will not be able to have the network connection enabled, meaning that you can no longer use your smartphone. Therefore, for avoiding these unpleasant situations, it is recommended to first backup the EFS along with all the other data stored on your device. A backup is always well-received, so don’t hesitate and perform the same before changing or applying something on your gadget. Now, as mentioned above, for being able to backup the EFS from any Samsung device, you will have to download, install and use a dedicated app, which is named simply, EFS Pro. But, for being able to use the EFS Pro tool, you need to have a rooted smartphone (the Android platform should be included of course); so, b...

Rooting Android comes with hundreds of benefits. However, one of the most popular benefits is being able to access hundreds of new apps. On a normal Android device, apps have to go through a rigorous certification process before they get listed on Google Play and other Android marketplaces. Certain apps are removed because they compete with apps already offered by the hardware manufacturer, while others are removed because the hardware manufacturer simply doesn’t like them. To help you get the most out of your rooted Android device, here are the top 10 root apps currently available to users of rooted Android devices: 10) ShootMe – Screenshot app Android has a lot of advantages over its main competitor, Apple’s iOS. However, unlike iOS, Android doesn’t give users the ability to take screenshots of their phones. Thanks to the ShootMe app available on rooted phones, that problem is a thing of the past. This app allows you to set up a trigger for when the phone should take a scre...