HOW TO UPDATE GALAXY S2 GT I9100G WITH LOLLIPOP 5.0 ANDROID OS – GUIDE

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100G was one of the premier handsets in the Samsung family and also its one of the largest selling devices ever. Unfortunately, Samsung has decided to stop the firmware updates to the device and company will mostly won’t be sending across the update of KitKat/ Lollipop 5.0 updates further. While officially it’s not possible to update via OTA updates, you can download the custom ROM firmware and can update the same. So let’s check out on how you can make the most of it by installing the state of the art Lollipop 5.0 Android upgrade via Cyanogen Mod 12 Custom ROM.

Disclaimer: We should be held liable or responsible in any manner for damage happened to your device due to non-fulfilling of mentioned instructions in this article.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• Make sure that your device has 50% battery life and enable USB Debugging Mode which can be enabled from the Settings.

• Backup all necessary data like SMS, Call Log, Internet Settings etc. using necessary apps and then transfer the same to your computer so that the same can be restored once the firmware is updated.

• All the drivers in your computer should be installed in your computer

• Download the “Root Checker” app from Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if your device is not rooted then you can’t apply this firmware update. Let us know in the comments section below so that we can help you in getting your device rooted.

Source:

http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100g-lollipop-50-android-os-guide/

Sony launches Android 4.4.4 KitKat, new software 18.5.A.0.26 for Xperia E3

TOKYO: Sony has published the open source code for a new firmware for the mid-range Xperia E3 smartphone, which was launched with OS version 4.4.2.

The software version noted for the new firmware is 18.5.A.0.26 for Xperia E3 D2202 (HSPA+) and version 18.5.B.0.26 for the dual SIM variant called as Xperia E3 Dual. Head over to Sony mobile developer site to know more about the release.

According to the screenshots shared by XDA members who have installed the firmware on their Xperia E3, it updates the smartphone from previous Android 4.4.2 to Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Sony is yet to make the update public, and the open source builds are for internal use only. The new firmware is now available for download.

“This firmware is not out yet, it will roll out probably in the next weeks, the file on the link is only the open source archive,” anticipates XDA member, adrianocolvero.

Check out the following FTF download link if you want to try out the new firmware for Xperia E3. Renowned developer, Jozinek has shared the FTF file for the firmware.

You can download this on your Xperia E3 using Sony flash tool. But proceed with extreme caution since this is not official update.

Source:

http://customstoday.com.pk/sony-launches-android-4-4-4-kitkat-new-software-18-5-a-0-26-for-xperia-e3/

Comparing Android Desktop SMS Apps: MightyText vs Pushbullet vs AirDroid

Apps that allow Android users to send SMS (or a text) from their desktop have existed for a while now. But lately, with KitKat’s better power management, Chrome’s notifications API, and the entry of Pushbullet (everyone’s favorite Android app), things are starting to heat up.

As it stands, MightyText, Pushbullet and AirDroid  (all free apps) are the three top apps that provide this functionally.

All three of them work well (over Wi-Fi), you can choose any one of them and you’ll probably be happy. But there are minor differences between them, like the setup process, extra features, and compatibility that will influence your decision.

If you don’t really want to test all three apps on your own to see which one is the best for you, read on as we dissect the apps and suggest the best features for different users.

Source:

http://www.guidingtech.com/33996/mightytext-vs-pushbullet-vs-airdroid/