Rooted Android Device: Advantages And Disadvantages

At one time or another you might be presented with a challenge that prompts you to root your Android device especially when you download and install an application on your Android device and that requires a root access to function properly on your Android phone.
Basically, most Android phone users wish to know the "Whys And Why Nots" they should root their Android devices.

Within this article, you will learn the basic reasons why or why not, you should root your Android device.

What is Android Root Access "Rooting"?

Android Root Access simply means the process of allowing users running Android OS on their smartphones, tablets and other devices to gain certain “superuser” rights and permissions thus; “The Root Access” within Android’s subsystem.

In short, rooting means getting to the ‘root’ of the Android operating system, given you the full privilege to make global changes within your Android device.

Advantages of Rooting Your Android Device

Of course, there must be a reason or perhaps, reasons why you should root your Android device which are generally regarded as the advantages you gain from rooting your Android device.

Rooted Android device have numerous benefits over the unrooted ones and some of the benefits are listed below:

1. Ability to run Special Applications: the number one reason why most people would want to root their Android device is the ability to run special applications unrooted ones cannot run.
2. More Powerful Custom Themes: Themes are the graphics that appear on your device. A rooted device will give the user the privilege to fully customize every graphic on the device. Of course, custom themes can also be loaded on the device if so needed.
3. Tethering Ability: though, this may not be an important advantage, it is also a count. If you root your Android device, you will be able to tether a computer to your Android device, even if it has been disabled by default.
Tethering is a technology that makes it possible for you to use your phone’s 3G service to connect your computer to the internet once the computer is connected to the phone.
4. Ability to Disable Ads: on a rooted Android device, you can completely block advertisements being served on the device.
5. Better Performance And Usability: with a rooted Android device, you can improve your device performance and extend its battery life with the use of some custom ROMs and Apps available for use on rooted Android devices.

Disadvantages of Rooting

As is common with everything in existence, if there are "DOs" there should also be "DON'Ts".
Below are the three main disadvantages of rooting your Android devices:

1. Security Risks: rooting your Android devices may expose your device to some security risks, since rooting may create security vulnerability.
2. Bricking your phone: One can but expect nothing but threats when he tampers too much with his phone. And a "bricked" phone is no better than dead phone.
3. Warranty: Rooting your Android device will definitely void your warranty as some carriers and hardware manufacturers warn against rooting your Android device.

Although, you can easily escape this risk by simply unrooting your rooted Android device if the need be. To unroot the rooted device, you only need to flash the original backup ROM made when rooting the device and that's all.

Briefing Note

Rooted Android device poses no threat and difficulties to cautious mobile phone users as they are usually careful while using their phone. In essence, if you are cautious using your phone, rooting your Android device is best for you.
And in the other way round, to some people, the benefits of rooting just don't worth the time and efforts.
Whichever ways, the choice is yours!
Goodluck

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When you root an Android device, it is as good as unshielding the Android device and this lets you gain deep-down access into your Android device, removing all the restrictions and securities normally placed on Android devices.

A rooted Android phone will be opened to better personalization and performances thereby making its battery last longer, perform better and have longer lasting battery.

How to Root your Android Device

Among many ways for which you can root an Android device, the use of some computer programmes is perhaps the best method. Now, going for the best option or computer programme might be the question that comes to your mind.

Well, there is a software that works well and only takes few minutes to complete the rooting process and that is SRS-Root.

SRS-Root is an easy to use software programme for rooting any Android device. SRSRoot software can root most Android devices and currently Supports Android versions 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2.

It also Roots latest Android device models like Samsung Galaxy S2 / S3 and 4, Note / Note2 amongst others.

How to Root Your Android Phone or Tablet with SRSRoot

1. As usually recommended, before you can begin to make any tremendious changes on your devices, make sure that you have backed up the device.
2. Download SRSRoot software to your computer from here
3. After a successful installation of the SRSRoot software programme on your computer, connect the Android device you wish to root to your computer via a USB cable then;
4. Lunch the SRSRoot programme by double-clicking on its icon on your computer.
5. Now, on the UI that opens next, click on the “Root Device(All methods)” and wait for the Rooting process to complete.

Note that you can also reverse the process thus; Unroot the device by clicking on the UnRoot Button on the SRSRoot UI if you no longer wish to root the device again.

Goodluck

Have you used any other method or software programme to root your Android device, do you know of any other method? Please, share your thoughts using the comment box below.

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How to Switch to Etisalat Service Using Any Nigeria SIM

Recently, in one of our earlier posts on this blog, we discussed number portability thus, when and how it was going to commence in Nigeria. Now, starting with etisalat, we will be discussing how you can port to any of the Nigeria GSM service provider from your original provider.

In case you don't yet know, number portability makes it possible for you to switch from one network to another whilest still keeping your original mobile number i.e your friends would still be able to call and reach through your original phone number though, you have switched to another network.

If you are currently on Airtel, Glo or MTN network, you can easily port to Etisalat without changing your Airtel, Glo or MTN phone numbers.

If you wish to port to etisalat, walk in to the nearest Etisalat Experience Centre or MPOS with a valid means of identification, photocopy of the ID and the mobile number you wish it be ported to Etisalat.

Right at the Experience centre, The Etisalat representative in attendance will inform you to initiate the porting process by texting “PORT” to 3232 after which the personal info needed for the porting process will be collected from you.

Following a successful porting process, a new Etisalat SIM will be issued to you. Within a maximum period of 48 hours, your Old SIM would be deactivated and stop working and afterward, your SIM services would be moved to Etisalat and then you can begin enjoying Etisalat services on your new SIM having no need for a change of your mobile number.

Points to Note

«» Once the porting process completes, for the next 90 days, you will not be able to port to another network service provider either to your previous provider or to another.
«» You will lose all the contacts, SMS and MMS stored in the OLD SIM card. Any unused airtime and bonuses on the OLD SIM would also be forfeited.
«» MNP is available to both “Post-Paid” and “Pre-Paid” (Pay As You Go) customers of all the service providers in Nigeria.
«» Please note that if your line has been barred or no longer active under your original service provider, number porting would not be possible for such lines.

For a detailed info on Mobile Portability as a whole Click Here

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How to Configure your Android Phone for Browsing With or Without Subscription

More often than not, you do not need to configure your Android OS phones before you can begin surfing the internet once any OTA supported network's SIM card is inserted on the phone. But in some cases, you may have to correct or do some modifications in the preconfigured settings the phone brings.

Within this article, you will learn how to configure any Android OS phones for internet access with or without data bundles or subscriptions.

How to Configure Android Phones for Internet Access with Airtel, Etisalat, Glo or MTN

Most likely, you do not need to modify your configuration settings if you insert any of Airtel, Etisalat, or MTN into any Android phones because they all support the OTA settings and they use the same access point for both prepaid and post paid subscribers.

In the case of Glo, you most likely need to modify your configuration settings though, glo supports OTA configuration settings as well, but Glo does not use the same Access Point for both prepaid and post subscribers therefore; base on your choice, you may have to either add or modify your settings if you wish to use your Glo line on any Android phones.

Configuration Settings for Each of the Network on Android Phones

From the Android OS phone,

Press the Menu Button «» Settings «» Wireless & Networks «» Mobile Networks «» Access Point Names

Then, press menu or option to add new APN and fill in the text field as appropriate and as given below for each network.

For Glo (PostPaid APN Settings):

APN: gloflat
Username: flat
Password: flat

***Please note that the settings above is meant for Glo PostPaid subscribers ONLY. If you have credit balance on your line and do not subscribe to a data bundle, you won't be able to browse using the settings above with your glo line.

For Glo (PrePaid or Pay-As-You-Browse Settings)

APN: glosecure
Username: web or gprs
Password: gprs

For MTN

APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Username: web
Password: gprs

For Airtel

APN: internet.airtel.ng.com
Username: airtelinternet or web
Password: airtelinternet

For Etisalat

APN: etisalat
Username: web
Password: etisalatinternet

Having filled up the appropriate box as needed, then, press save.
Now, you can begin surfing the internet with or without any subscription on your Android phone.

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Get 30 Days Internet Access for Just N500

In the quest to finding a reliable and persistent yet cheap, if not totally free internet access for our fans, Aryk Enterprise finally gets you covered! With as little as N500, you can now get internet access for a period of 30 days or as little N200 for a period of 7 days! The choice is yours to decide!

For a period of 30 days at just N500, you get 300MB. And for a period of 7 days at just N200, you get 100MB.


Although, this offer is currently open to Glo users. As for etisalat and MTN users, we currently pursue a way to bring them on board.

How it Works

Supposing you are a glo subscriber and wishes to subscribe for internet access for a period of 30 days with just N500.
What you will do is; just buy a N500 recharge card of either Glo, Airtel or MTN, send the recharge PIN by SMS to 08077888311 or by mail to aryk.info@gmail.com in the format given below:

Your Glo Phone Number «» Recharge PIN «» Recharge PIN Amount

E.g

08055550000 256489645123648 N500

-then, send it by SMS to 08077888311 or by mail to aryk.info@gmail.com

Once the message is recieved and validated, we would convert the recharge amount to MB (Data) for you. You shall recieve the validation notification by SMS within about 20 minutes. Then, the internet is at your fingertip!

Although, your data cap. expires in 30 or 7 days based on your subcription, the volume of data alloted to you expires once exhausted regardless of the day within the set period.

What APN Should I Use?

As known that glo uses different access point for prepaid and postpaid data subscribers, in view of this, you are expected to use the postpaid data APN which is given below:

APN: gloflat
Username: flat
Password: flat

Those are the major parameters needed for the settings. In case you find any preset settings on your device, just don't alter any changes on them.

Settings for Each Device or OS

Though, you need the same configuration parameters for different devices and OS, below we give you a preview of where to locate configuration settings for each device.

For Blackberry Users go to:

Press Menu Button «» Options «» Advance Options «» TCP/IP
Mark/Tick enable APN box and fill in the text fields.

For Nokia S60V3 Users go to:

Press the Menu Button «» Settings «» Connections «» Access Points «» Add Access Points
And fill in the text fields as appropriate

For Nokia S40 Users go to:

Press the Menu Button «» Settings «» Configuration Settings «» Personal Configuration Settings
Press option to add new access point then, set it as your default.

For Android Users go to:

Press the Menu Button «» Settings «» Wireless & Networks «» Mobile Networks «» Access Point Names
Then, press menu or option to add new APN and fill in the text field as appropriate.

For any questions or comments, please, use the comment box below this page. Need to contact us? Use the Contact Us link above.

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How to Use MB Browse on Your Blackberry Phone Without Subscription

Many times over, lots of our fans have asked if it is posible to browse on their Blackberry phones without subscription. Guess what the answer is? Yes. You can browse on your Blackberry device without subscription, you only need to modify the settings as explained within this article.

Less I forget, you maynot be able to download, or ping on the Blackberry device without subscription except that you have opera browser or UCWeb browser installed on the phone.

How to Modify the Settings

To modify the settings on your Blackberry phone, go to:
Press the "Menu key" and from there, go to "option" then, "Advanced Option". From here, navigate to "TCP/IP" settings. Then, Tick/Mark the "Enable APN Settings" option and fill in the settings as follows:

For Glo:

APN: gloflat
Username: flat
Password: flat

For MTN

APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Username: web
Password: gprs

For Airtel

APN: internet.airtel.ng.com
Username: airtelinternet or web
Password: airtelinternet

For Etisalat

APN: etisalat
Username: web
Password: etisalatinternet

Having filled up the appropriate box as needed, then, press save.
Now, you can begin surfing the internet without any subscription on your Blackberry phone.

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How to Restore Or Recover BBM Contacts

More often than not, many of us would want to restore or recover our BBM Contacts if we ever change our Blackberry device or loose it. Within this page, we discuss how to recover or restore our BBM Contacts even if we have never backed up the BBM Contacts.

What is BBM Contact Back Up?

The BBM Contact back up is like a store or safe box wherein your Blackberry messenger contacts are being saved and synced though the frequency for which this is being done is determined by your BIS or BES subscription and the service provider.

More so, you can manually back up your BlackBerry Messenger contact in a folder on your media card(Memory Card). For details on how to do that, read this article on how to Back Up your BBM Contacts for Easier Restoration.

So, How Do I Restore Or Recover My BBM Contacts?

Depending on the option you used when backing up your BBM Contacts, you can either restore or recover your BBM Contacts using the locally saved method (Media Card) or, from the remote server.

How to Restore your BBM Contact from A Remote Server

This is the best option you have as a BBM user because you only need the email address you configured with your Blackerry device as the key to your BBM Contacts however, you can restore or recover your BBM Contacts only if you have an active BIS or BES subscription on iyour phone and it will restore your BBM Contacts to the last minute you had BIS or BES active on your previous Blackberry device.

Now, to restore your BBM Contacts using this option, first configure the email address you use on your previous Blackberry device on the one you now use then, open/lunch/run BBM on your Blackberry device, depending on how it starts (If you are running BBM for the first time, it starts up differently), just navigate it to its normal screen then, press the "Blackberry menu button" and scroll down to "Option". This displays personalization and managment options for BBM app. Scroll down to "Back Up Managment" and click "Restore"

Choose to restore from "Remote Server". The device automatically detects the email address you configured with the Blackberry device and the restoration process begins immediately.

How to Recover or Retore your BBM Contacts from Media Card

Before you can be able to recover your BBM Contacts from a media card, you need to have access to the media card and secondly; you should know the exact folder in which your BBM Contacts were backed up during the back up process.

Now, to restore your BBM Contacts, open/lunch/run BBM on your Blackberry device, depending on how it starts (If you are running BBM for the first time, it starts up differently), just navigate it to its normal screen then, press the "Blackberry menu button" and scroll down to "Option". This displays personalization and managment options for BBM app. Scroll down to "Back Up Managment" and click "Restore"

Choose to restore locally i.e from media card. If you have not changed the default folder for BBM Back up files, it displays the folder otherwise, navigate to the folder in which you have saved your BBM Back up file and "Select" then, you can proceed to "Restore".

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How to Back Up Your BBM Contact For Easier Restoration

Just in case the need be, you can easily back up all your BBM Contact list in case you ever change your Blackberry smartphone, or, if you ever mistakenly wipe your Blackberry smartphone or, for any other reason that might make you loose your data on the phone. Having done the back up, you would be at rest that, at least, your BBM Contact list are always in sync.

What is BBM Contact Back Up?

The BBM Contact back up is like a store or safe box wherein you can save your Blackberry messenger contact list. However, the frequency of how often your BBM Contact list is being sync is determined by you and the method you use.

How Do I Back Up My BBM Contact List?

You can back up your BBM Contact list using either of the commonly used options or, by using the two options.
Of course, an option is better and prefered to another but, that depends on your BIS provider and your subscription with the provider.
You can either Back Up your BBM Contact locally on a folder or remotely on a secured Blackberry server using your email address as the key to the remote server.

How to Back Up your BBM Contact List Locally

Before you can back up your BBM Contact list locally on a folder, you need to have a working SD Media Card (Storage/Memory Card) inserted on your Blackberry smartphone. Once you have had the memory card on your phone, open your Blackberry messenger application then, press option then, scroll down to Back Up Management and select Back Up. The page that opens next prompts you to select either Media Card or remote server. Select Media Card.
Before the back up process begins, it shows the default storage folder on the media card, if you are satisfied, you will proceed otherwise, change the back up storage folder to the folder that suits you, then, proceed.

How to Back Up your BBM Contact List on Remote Server

Well, this really does not matter, because it won't work if you don't have an active BIS or BES subscription on the Blackberry device.ion active on the Blackberry
And, the moment you have a BIS or BES subscript active on the phone, the syncronisation of your BBM Contact list begins automatically and the sync is being done automatically at an interval of times daily.
MIND YOU! The sync would not be done remotely if you don't have any email configured with the Blackberry device.

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Tutorial – Faça sua bateria durar muito mais

 

O melhor tutorial para aumentar o desempenho da bateria que eu já ví.

Passei uma semana testando e foi comprovado realmente funciona.

Testado em x8 e em outros celulares, e seus respectivos donos se sentiram satisfeito com o melhoramento da bateria e duração que a mesma ficou tendo.

 

 

Passo do Tutorial

1- Descarregue o celular até 3%. (ou mais)

2- Quando chega em 3% delete (Batterystats.bin) em /data/system/batterystats.bin

3- Ligue todas as funções dele: Wi Fi, Bluetooth, 3g e a rede de dados

4- Reinicie o telefone com ele conectado no carregador

5- Deixe ele carregar até o máximo.

 

OBS LEIA: quando for carregar o aparelho tem que carregá-lo com todas as funções ligadas, você comecará a notar a diferença.

Somente delete o "batterystats.bin" a primeira vez que fizer o procedimento, após isto basta somente ligar as funções todas as vezes que for carregar.

Resultado previsto pra no máximo 3-5 dias.

Voce tem que fazer esse procedimento todos as vezes que for carregar o aparelho durante 3 a 5 dias, ou até voce senti o melhoramento da bateria.

Testei esse método por uma semana antes de postar aqui no EuSouAndroid e realmente funciona.

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How to Correct the "Disconnect" Error On Nokia Phones During Installation

Sometimes, while trying to install certain application on your Nokia phone, it says disconnected, especially, if it is a .JAD file you are trying to install on the phone. A fan of Aryk Enterprise had such issue while trying to install 2go app on his phone and within this article we share how we solved the problem.

What is .jad App?

A .jad (file format) simply means java application descriptor. This file format usually requires an active internet connection during installation otherwise; the installation could not be completed.

Identifying the Issue

Commonly, you may notice two signs when your phone developed this kind of problem which prevents it from installing certain applications like 2go and other mobile phone application that are packaged in .jad file format.

1- First, using the native web browser of the phone, the phone begins to fail opening certain pages.

2- Secondly, if you download any .jad application, the phone writes "Disconnected" during the installation of the application and therefore, the installation could not be completed.

Solving the Problem

Solving this kind of problem with the phone only requires some modifications in the settings of the phone and to correct this error; just go to:

Control Panels <<>> Settings <<>> App Manager

And from here, modify the following settings:

Software Installation = All
Online Cert. Check = On
Default Web Address= fill in the address of the website you wish to download from e.g 2go.im

(Please note that only one (1) web address is accepted at a time)

Then, save the settings by simply navigating back to the homescreen.
Now, you can begin downloading and installing any .jad or java application on your phone.

If you have any questions to ask or comments to make, please use the comment box below. If you encounter similar problem with your phone, you can also ask for assistance.

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