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Getting first root on some devices is quite a big deal---the kind of news that everyone hears about. However, first root of smaller and more obscure devices can sometimes escape the notice of even the most observant. Such is the case with the Nextbook Premium 7 tablet. XDA Forum Member Dochoppy has taken care of those who own the spunky little 7" tablet by not only providing a root method, but also the first custom ROM that fixes a few of the short comings of the original tablet OS.
There are pros and cons to every file system and there are quite a few file systems. Some have more pros than cons and some have more cons than pros. However, with every new file system there is always the urge to try it on and see how it fits.
NFC tagging is a relatively new feature on Android phones. Granted they've been around for awhile, but they're just now finding their niche in the smartphone world. This, of course, means anyone who can modify the feature to make it better is going to at least try, and that can lead to some exciting results.
The world is full of WiFi hotspots. From the router in your home to the number of routers in your office to every Tim Horton's, Starbucks, Panera Bread and cyber bar in between, there seems to be a way to connect to a WiFi connection anywhere. You know, unless you absolutely need one, then they're impossible to find.
Too often you'll see a review that says that a screen looks a little washed or that the whites look a little blue or even that the blacks look a little green. Following that thought, there aren't many ways of fixing such a problem when it does occur.
Rooting a device can be some sticky business. In some cases, it's as easy as using one of the well known one click solutions, such as SuperOneClickRoot. Others, however, require some cunning such as manually patching files and using ADB.
Tools are useful, that is why we have them. It is in the nature of humanity that our tools evolve with our needs for them, and while some tools deliver everything we want and more, some tools bring features to the table that are just plain cool.
Getting what is on your Android device screen onto your HD television is one of the more underrated features out there. The capacity to watch videos, play games, etc on a screen bigger than your device is truly unique and cool but for some devices, it's harder, if not impossible, to do.
The most exciting root is almost always the first root. Getting s-off, freeing your phone for the first time and sticking it to the proverbial man is exciting. However, that doesn't depreciate the effort to keep that root method updated and making it an easier, more stable method.
When it comes to your CPU settings, there isn't a lot of competition out there. Most users have preferences for what they like to use and what suits their needs. However, not everyone can reap the benefits of some of these apps because sometimes their phone just isn't supported.
For most Android devices, one of the most well known tactics for fixing a phone is the all important battery pull. It gets you out of device freezes, infinite boot loops and just about any other problem that you can't fix using buttons. From there, it's as easy as getting into the bootloader or the recovery and flashing something that fixes your device or restoring it to stock.
For those who are unfamiliar with DPI, it is short for "dots per inch" and is a measure of the resolution of the display on any given Android device. Modifying it can bring you higher, or lower, resolution to make your screen look better.
The Hulu and Netflix duo is one of the greatest application combinations of all time. When you have both, you can watch virtually anything. However, some Android phones do not have access to Hulu and cannot share in the love of streaming high quality video.
For those who don't like Windows, we've already told you about Firekit LiveUSB Repair Kit, but if you do like Windows, there's now a way to fix your Amazon Kindle Fire.
For those who are budding developers, tools that help make the process a little easier to understand and a little faster to learn are always welcome. And, of course, all the respect to the pioneers of Android development who had to learn without nifty tools like these.
Sometimes, Windows just doesn't cut it. Many developers use some distro of Linux for most of their work and, while better off than most Mac users, Windows has the capacity to cause mammoth headaches.