December 2012 -- XDA Developers

Enable Multi Window For Apps on Galaxy Note 10.1 With CSC

Former Writer December 31, 2012

Previously, we brought you news about the CSC file on the Galaxy Note. In a way, it is similar to the build.prop in that it can be used to enable and disable certain features and settings. As it turns out, there may be a way to enable the popular multi window feature on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.XDA...

Accidental Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Leak for Motorola Droid RAZR

Former Writer December 31, 2012

For some Motorola Droid RAZR owners out there, this Christmas was a very Merry one indeed. As it turns out, Verizon had accidentally flipped the update switch, and some owners got a very early update to Android 4.1. Unfortunately, the switch was flipped off eventually, but not before a good number of people got the...

External Mics on Galaxy Devices Just One Resistor Away

Former Writer December 30, 2012

Android devices support a lot of external devices. From Bluetooth speakers to external hard drives, there really isn't much you can't hook up to an Android device anymore. However, one thing that users may have trouble with is an external microphone.XDA Elite Recognized Developers AdamOutler and Rebellos are at it again. This time with a...

Sony Releases Beta Flash Tool for Unlocked Xperia Devices

Jeremy December 30, 2012

When you purchase a device, it's always desirable to be able to use it as you wish. Sadly, this is often not the case. This is because most of the time, people purchase devices with a carrier subsidy. What this means is that essentially the carrier is letting you purchase the device at a reduced...

NFC Secure Beta Makes Standard Lock Screen Security a Relic of the Past

Former Writer December 29, 2012

Lock screen security, and Android device security in general, is a frequent topic of conversation. While lock screens are becoming more functional with features such as the now-standard lock screen widgets, security remains about as easy as ever to work around. This is an issue that may be eased with a new app called NFC Secure...

Learn How Android GPS Works

Former Writer December 29, 2012

With the recent release of XDA University, many members are heading back to the basics. While many are busy learning more about Android, many others are willing to put their knowledge down to help teach others about the wonderful world of Android. Now, there is a tutorial that helps explain how GPS works on Android...

HTC One X+ Receives Vanilla, CM10.1, and AOKP Android 4.2 Builds

Former Writer December 28, 2012

In most cases, users are just happy to get an AOSP-based ROM on their devices. Which flavor of AOSP is usually inconsequential, as just having a vanilla experience is more important than which specific vanilla experience. After all, most people consider true Android to be far better than any OEM skin. The HTC One X+...

CM10.1 Official Released for Nexus 7 3G, Unofficial for ZTE Blade

Former Writer December 28, 2012

Android 4.2 AOSP development has been pretty widespread. Despite the busy holiday season, developers have found ways to get Android 4.2 AOSP ROMs on devices of every shape and size. Recently, two more devices have been given some Android 4.2 goodness---the ZTE Blade and the Nexus 7 3G.XDA Senior Member eak1080 has released an official...

Keep Your Android Device Screen Awake with Wakey

Haroon Q. Raja December 28, 2012

Just a few days back, we featured KeepScreen here on the Portal. That app allowed you to keep the screen of your Android device awake for select apps. While that app is immensely useful as it is, at times you might want to keep the screen awake for an extended period of time, regardless of...

Orange Backup Sends a Nandroid to the Cloud with One Click

Former Writer December 28, 2012

Given that most of us have rooted and heavily modified our mobile devices, backups are vital to ensure that the next big tweak doesn't result in the next big data loss. As we've discussed before, the occasional Nandroid backup is extremely important. The ability to create backups is not only important to keep data safe...

HTC HD2 Refuses to Die, Now Runs Windows RT

Jeremy December 28, 2012

Let's say you have a device from 2009, and at times it seems like it's just a little bit out of date. The latest devices coming out are all competing to become "The Next Big Thing," and this device just doesn't seem to stack up to the competition. And with the latest mobile Operating Systems...

Silent Camera Mod Disables Shutter Sound for Android 4+ Devices

Haroon Q. Raja December 27, 2012

Ever found yourself in a situation where you want to take pictures, but don't want it to make any sound? And no, we are not talking about spying on others. Rather, we are talking about scenarios such as capturing priceless moments of your kids or pets doing something interesting, where the shutter sound would distract...