WHAT'S YOUR BEST ANDROID LAUNCHER?

 The android launcher can be seen as the "theme engine" of the android device. At least it gives you a unique user interface.
The stock (built-in) launchers are most times below expectations and "not good enough". Hence you tend to go for a new launcher in the android market. Statistics have shown that more than 70 While some of them are absolutely free, others may have either a premium version or some premium features.
While going for a new launcher, obviously you have some certain features in mind which you are looking out for.
These include among others:

• Stability,
• Theme support
• Unique UI
• Widget support
• Rich customization features
• Battery saving
• Effects
• Light weight and not Laggy
• etc...

There are so many launchers out there in the android market.While some of them are quite old in the game, most are the generation launchers. But it is important to note that it is not a measure of "how long" but that of "how well".

Among the popular Launchers include, but not limited to, in no particular order:

• NOVA
• GO 
• ADW
• NEXT
• TSF
• APEX
• SMART
• LAUNCHER 8
• HOLO
• APUS
• ...etc

Did I mention your favorite launcher? Let's see which of the launchers has the greatest number of fans..

Have i skipped your favorite launcher? Why not go ahead and include it yourself in the comment box.

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MY FIRST TIME ON ANDROID

So now you've gotten for yourself an android device. Feels cool  right? One thing is certain, you are most likely going to stay awake the first night you got the phone. Or have you experienced that already?

So what was the first thing(s) you do after the purchase of your android?
What apps readily come to your mind to install into a fresh phone?

As for me, it's simple. I just root the device. That's the first thing I do. I'm not encouraging you to do same unless you know what you are doing and are willing to accept the consequences. This is because you immediately void your warranty and cannot return the phone if there's a system malfunction.


Next thing i do, restore my apps backup. I do this with Titanium Backup. I never like losing my apps, so i always take a backup from my former android device.

Next thing, sign in into my Gmail, restore my contacts and update some (necessary apps). I'd also install my antitheft software simultaneously. Security is paramount and i wouldn't want to lose my new device for any reason.

Now it's your turn to share your opinion. What are the first things you do when you get a new android smartphone? What apps are really indispensable to you which you are likely not going to miss?

But what if it was your first time on android? What did you do initially? How complicated was the android system? What were your impressions?

HAVE YOUR SAY!

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[GUIDE] INSTALL DOLBY ATMOS TO BOOST SOUND QUALITY

 The Dolby sound system is noted for its awesome sound production quality. The app boosts your phone's sound quality by almost 100%. For whatever reason you need crisp sound quality for, from movies to music, headset to loudspeaker, DOLBY ATMOS does the entire magic.

Features of the Dolby ATMOS 

• Surround Sound: Rather than being constrained to channels, sounds exist as individual entities that are precisely placed and moved in three-dimensional space.

• Adds an overhead dimension: A new sensation of height immerses you in the action, creating a full audio atmosphere and realistically depicting objects moving overhead.

• Awesome sound quality: Dolby Atmos renders everything from dialogue to quiet scenes to whirlwind action with astonishing clarity, richness, detail, and depth.

• Are you a movie freak? Then this app is for you: It all comes together in sound that excites your senses and inspires your emotions to deliver the full impact of entertainment.

• Battery friendly: Despite giving you increased sound quality, the app never drains battery!

 

Required:

• Android version: Jellybean 4.3+
• A Rooted Android Smartphone.
  
• Custom recovery.

How to install

• Copy the downloaded file to your storage
• Boot into recovery
• (You may need to wipe Cache + Dalvik) 
• Locate the file
• Install and reboot
• Run the app and setup as required. (Better sound quality is better enhanced when the switches are turned ON) 

• Download Dolby r6.5
• Download Dolby Uninstaller (incase you wish to uninstall at any time)

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[GUIDE] PORT ROMS IN MINUTES EASILY WITHOUT PC

This is quite an easy guide on porting your own custom ROM. You don’t need a PC, except if you are required to port kernel.

With this UNIVERSAL PORT-ROM PATCH (U-PRP) by D’WapKing^TM , porting and flashing of custom ROMS couldn’t be much easier.

All you need to do is to copy and replace the existing files and folders with the ones from your stock ROM.

NOTE:

1.       PLEASE ALWAYS LEAVE WITH YOU A SECOND COPY OF THE FILES (U-PRP & ROM) SO YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE REFERENCES AND CORRECTIONS WHEN CONFUSED.

2.       KERNEL PORTING IS NECESSARY FOR LOLLIPOP ROMS, MAYBE NECESSARY FOR KITKAT and NOT NECESSARY FOR JELLY BEAN ROMS.

3.       THIS WORK SHALL NOT BE PIRATED AND REDISTRIBUTED UNLESS WITH NECESSARY PERMISSIONS FROM ME -  D’WAPKING^TM

Using file managers such as X-plore is recommended.  With X-plore, you don’t need to extract first before copying and replacing files/folders. To avoid errors, delete the file/folder each before replacing, otherwise you can still overwrite.

COPY ALL FILES AND FOLDERS NECESSARY FROM STOCK FOLDER TO PORT FOLDER (if you extracted the U-PRP) OR ZIP (if you didn’t extract).

JellyBean 4.x.x

KitKatt 4.4.x 

Lollipop 5.x.x 

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[TUTORIAL] HOW TO DESIGN YOUR OWN CUSTOM THEMES FOR CM ROMS

This is a very great tool for designing your own CyanogenMod themes. You must be on CyanogenMod ROM to use this themes of course, and not stock ROM.

The beauty of Android is its Open-Source nature, where everyone is the boss of his own featur pack.

With CyanogenMod, Open-Source can be described as a big brother. This is because the team is made up of several developers around the world who work hard daily to integrate all the best features into a single ROM.

Google has tried its best to bring a whole lot of features to every of its Android versions [...HC, ICS,GB, JB, KK, LP, MM,...], but still some important features maybe lacking in the stock ROMS provided by your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), hence prompting you to go for Custom ROMS such as CyanogenMod. 

Even as CyanogenMod ROMS and other CM-based ROMS such as Blisspop, Ressurection Remix, AICP, etc have done their best to integrate a lot of features into their ROMS, more 3rd party themes have evolved over the years which further tweak your CM-ROM to your taste.

But as humans, our quest for more is inevitable. You definitely wanna have things done your own way.

With the CM theme engine, you are able to change almost ALL the features of your ROM; from the Status bar to the Navigation bar and every other thing in-between including boot animation, font style, ringtones, colors, and much more.

However most of the 3rd party themes you find maybe lacking in one aspect or the other. Now, this is where customization comes in! 

Much thanks to DARKION AVEY who have developed the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) themes app.

The app allows you to create and modify any CM theme straight from your android device. You get to test it and make necessary adjustments as you please. 

BUT TAKE NOTE, YOU MUST NOT COMMERCIALIZE THE THEME. ANY GENERATED THEME MUST BE FREE IF YOU MUST SHARE IT.

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM THEME

1. Click to Download the DIY app from PlayStore  by DARKION AVEY

2. Read the Terms and  Conditions Properly and agree to continue.

3. Click the "plus" button to start a project.

4. Give the project any name and Proceed to customize all features as you please. (You can start a brand new project or simply load an existing apk theme package installed in your device to modify).

5. When you are done, click finish icon (down right) 

6. Click the apply button, wait to load, the install. Apply Theme to appreciate your handwork.

7. You can always re-edit the theme anytime you want.

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[ROM][MT6592][5.1.1] LOLLICRAFT LOLLIPOP ROM FOR MT6592 DEVICES

 

The real 5.1.1 Lollipop version of LolliCraft ROM has just been released. The ROM is based on CM12.1. It packs all the nice features you've been waiting for! With features from Resurrection Remix, Blisspop, AICP and others. I so love it! Much thanks to my friend Rahul for finishing this one up! 

Download links are ready. Those of you with InnJoo Fire Plus 3G, brace up for the ported ROM link. Thanks to D'WapKing
Follow the developer on http://facebook.com/groups/lollicraft
 

• Aroma Rom installer
• Cm12 Theme changer
• Highly Customizable
• FM working
• No network drops
• Battery and Ram Tweaks
• Advanced reboot
• Task manager in header
• Screenshot button in header( Long press for countdown screenshot)
• Customizable tiles in notification panel
• Double tap to screen off
• Brightness control in statusbar
• Search bar in recent menu
• Notification count in statusbar
• Lockscreen music equalizer
• Wake on plug charging
• Lcd Density Changer
• 360 Rotation
• Night Mode Screen Brightness
• Audio FX
• Smart Dial
• Smart Mute

Statusbar-

• Custom header (Image,colour,omni header,occassions)
• Splitclock prefrence (Clock colour,style,size,font style in expanded)
• Blur Notification panel & Lockscreen with options
• Weather in Notification Expanded
• Weather on statusbar
• Battery Style
• Battery bar
• clock
• Dynamic Status bar
• Network Meter
• Custom Carrier label

Interface-

• Ad blocker
• Build.prop Modder
• Expanded desktop
• Font chooser
• Headsup with timer
• Partition Info
• System App Remover
• Shake to screenshot with options

Animations-

• System Animations
• Toast animations
• Listview Animation
• Power Menu animations

LolliCraft Insights-

• App circle sidebar
• Gesture anywhere
• Network meter with different styles
• Navigation bar with options
• Omni recent and omni switch
• Smart Cover
• Inbuilt Screen Recorder with options

BUGS

If you notice any, drop it here or on the download page. Either way, the developer shall be duly notified.

The ROM can be ported to all KitKat devices running on MT6582. Don't know how to port? Follow step-by-step porting guide here to port to your device

To remove double battery indicator; After installation,  go to Settings > LolliCraft Settings > Status bar > Battery Styles > Disable any style of choice.

 

CyanogenMod

Fire855

Rahul Segal - developer

CM12.1 based ROM TEAMS (RR, Blisspop, AICP, PAC-MAN)

WapKing

and many more

Download from the Original link (MADE FOR REDME NOTE 3G)

Download Link (Ported Patch) for InnJoo Fire Plus 3G

Download and flash GApps 

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[TUTORIAL] CUSTOM RECOVERY FOR INNJOO FIRE PLUS 3G

 

Download and flash the ported Philz recovery for the Innjoo_Fire_Plus_3G.. You can flash with your phone via mobile uncle tools (or similar software) or via SP FLASH TOOLS.
Follow details below:

Via Mobile Uncle Tools, Root Required
> Download from play store or from here
> Copy to the root of SD card
> Run Mobile Uncle Tools and select the Update Recovery
> Navigate to the recovery and select it
> Confirm your selection and press "ok"
> Boot straight into recovery to confirm you are ON. GOOD LUCK!

Via SP FLASH TOOLS, Root Not Required
Use only if you are conversant with flashing with the tool and have necessary drivers installed.
> Unzip the downloaded file into a fresh folder
> Run SP Flash Tools and select scatter_loading
> Navigate to the folder and select the MT6592 Scatter File
> Click the download button, remove your battery and plug phone to USB
> Wait until finished, then reboot into recovery to confirm
 
Booting Into Recovery Mode
> The usual 2-key combo (power + volume up keys) might not work for the InnJoo Fire Plus 3G.
> Use any root app such as TitaniumBackup, Link2SD, Moblie Uncle, Advanced Rebooter, etc

OR

> Plug the device into any power source then try the combo keys. It would work.

To Flash ROMs
> Boot into Recovery
> Select wipe and install
> Select Wipe to install a new rom
> Confirm and Wait until finished
> Proceed to install Zip
> Enjoy.

Mobile Uncle Tools
Recovery img via SP FLASH TOOLS
Philz recovery img


NOTE: TO FLASH FOR OTHER DEVICES, PLEASE CREATE/DOWNLOAD THE CUSTOM RECOVERY FOR THE DEVICE FIRST, THEN FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURES.

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[TUTORIALS] MORE ABOUT CUSTOM RECOVERIES AND ROMS

So you’ve rooted your phone, huh? I hope you know what you just did? You just gave yourself the power of life and death over your phone. Whereas you can easily terminate your phone with a single click, resurrecting the phone is not quite as easy.

To power your phone back to life requires a little advanced knowledge and tools. Don’t be scared, it’s understandable. You must ensure that you have a Custom Recovery installed and must have made a proper backup as soon as you root the device. You should keep this backup in at least two (2) different devices (maybe a PC) so as not to run any risk of damage or loss.

With the custom recovery, you’d be able to:

• ·         Make backups
• ·         Restore backups
• ·         Flash zip files
• ·         And many more.

THINGS YOU CAN FLASH

• ·         ROMS
• ·         Patches
• ·         Fonts
• ·         Updates
• ·         And certainly  all flashable zip files.

WHAT TO DO WHEN FLASHING A ROM

In order to flash a (compatible) ROM successfully into your device, you need to make a thorough wipe of the:

• ·         System
• ·         Data
• ·         Cache
• ·         Dalvik cache
• ·         Battery stats

While older ClockWorkMod Recoveries (CWMr) would require you to manually wipe these partitions, newer recoveries such as Philz would do all in a single custom wipe action.

DO I STILL NEED TO PERFORM ANY WIPES BEFORE FLASHING OTHER ZIP FILES?

No of course. You need not perform any wipes when flashing other zip files unless otherwise stated.

WHAT DANGERS DO I FACE AFTER FLASHING A FILE?

By rooting your phone initially, your warranty is immediately lost. Therefore there’s absolutely no warranty after rooting/flashing. If you flashed a custom ROM for example, you can always return back to your original stock (built-in) Operating System. 
If your phone becomes unstable after any flash, simply revert back to your last stable ROM backup. That is the ultimate importance of custom recoveries.

If you have no recovery installed, then you'd be needing a thorough flash using a PC and the original downloaded firmware (more on that later)

HOW DO I GET A CUSTOM ROM FOR MY DEVICE?

Use google, it’d lead you straight to links that support your device. But what if you can’t find any link? That is no problem. All you need is the ROM of a device which runs the same processor as yours. You’ll need to download and port it manually.

PORT IT? HOW?

There are many tutorials on how to port ROMS. Follow this link and you are good to go (for MTK devices only).

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