How to Update HTC One X with Charmeleon Custom ROM Firmware

Charmeleon Custom ROM firmware debuts for HTC One X smartphone, this custom ROM firmware is one of the best ever looking custom ROM. Over a period of this article, we will be checking out on how you can easily update your device with this firmware with the help of simple instructions. Please note that this is not an official Stock / Default firmware released by HTC and is a custom ROM firmware developed by the third party developers. This firmware comes with many visual mods which are not just very visually appealing but also comes with many pre-loaded apps making your smartphone usage smarter than ever.
Disclaimer: We should not be held liable for any damage caused in the process of applying this rooting process in your device. It is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions to the point which are mentioned in procedure.

Rooting Info: In the process of applying this custom ROM firmware, the device will have to be rooted and once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. The only way with which you can revoke the root access is by re applying the FACTORY Firmware which we will be coming out very soon on Androidadvices.com

Caution: This update is strictly for the devices whose devices are Network Unlocked and are Rooted devices. This should not be applied on any other HTC One Series devices as it may even brick the device.
Features & Screen Captures of Charmeleon Custom ROM Firmware:
•    Based on HTC_Europe_1.29.401.11 RUU Android 4.0.3 ICS
•    Aroma v2.0
•    De-odexed & Zipaligned
•    SuperSU v0.88 – credits Chain fire
•    Persistent ADB enabled
•    init.d support
•    Busy box
•    Memory optimizations
•    sqlLite 3 enhancements
•    Extended Quick settings – Yeah, we know you missed them!
•    APM
•    PkMn Tweaks – Always one step ahead! Features listed listed below
•    CM status bar brightness mod
•    Disabled dtm and fast dormacy, possible battery drainers
•    added secure and blocklist folders to message app
•    Added long press actions to back and recent key
•    All Market apps Updated to latest
•    Latest hosts file (Ad away)
So, let’s head to the next step where we have mentioned the essential pre requisites which you need to follow.

Essential pre Requisites:
•    The S-Off should be gained in your HTC One X and also its important that you have rooted HTC One X as this firmware can only be applied on the rooted devices.
•    With the help of below steps, you need to back up the data so as to ensure that all your data is safe even if the data present gets corrupted or deleted. Don’t use HTC Sync to back up the data as it doesn’t get recognize the device in the custom ROM firmwares.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log -Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
•    Minimum battery in your HTC One X should be 50%. Also, you need to enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked.
•    All applications like Antivirus and firewall tools in your HTC One X should be uninstalled as these interrupt the process of firmware update.
Procedure to Update HTC One X with Charmeleon Custom ROM firmware:
•    Download Charmeleon Custom ROM firmware from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you now need to then connect your One X to the computer with the help of original USB cable.
•    Turn Off your HTC One X so that it can be entered in the recovery mode via Boot loader mode.
•    The Boot loader mode in HTC One X can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. If the phone boots in the normal mode then you need to try again to enter into the boot loader mode.
•    In the boot loader mode, you need to select “recovery” so as to enter into the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition.

•    Up next you will have to select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the Charmeleon Custom ROM firmware which is placed in the phone.
•    It will take around 5- 6 minutes for applying this update. Once it’s processed, select “Go back” and select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device.
Note:  Just in case if the device booted up or gets into the boot loop mode then you need to re follow the above mentioned steps with the help of above mentioned instructions.

How to Update HTC Sensation with AOKP Based ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware

HTC Sensation smartphone can now be easily updated with the latest version of ICS Android 4.0 firmware version. Officially, as of now the ICS update hasn’t arrived for HTC Sensation and also company hasn’t specified on by when this update will be rolling out. This custom ROM firmware ropes in the latest AOKP build which is the Android Open KANG Project. Though it’s a beta custom ROM, there will be some bugs but most of the things are functional and are fine. Sensation XE and Sensation XL too will be getting its pie of ICS via Open KANG Project which will rope in the goodness of ICS Android 4.0.3 firmware.
Caution: This update should be strictly applied to the HTC Sensation device only and not to any of the other Sensation devices as it may even brick the device.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for damage happened to the device. It’s very unlikely that the phone will get bricked if you follow all the instructions mentioned in this article.
  

Rooting Information: In the process of applying this firmware, the device will be rooted. Once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. The only way to revoke the root access and get back the lost warranty is by re applying the XXLPQ firmware in your Galaxy S2 I9100G smartphone.

Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the list of pre requisites you need to follow along with the detailed guide with the instructions to update in the next page along with the Changelog.

Pre Requisites:
•    Your HTC Sensation should be rooted, installed with the Custom recovery image and S-Off for accommodating this custom ROM firmware.
•    Data in your HTC Sensation should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Please note that you should not back up the data with the help of HTC Sync as it doesn’t support the custom ROM firmwares.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
•    USB Port in your computer should have complete Read / Write access. Just in case if the USB ports are not active, you will not be able to place the firmware zip file in your phone.
•    All the antivirus and firewall tools in your computer as well as in your phone should be Closed / Disabled as these tools generally interrupt the process of firmware update.
•    Last but not the least, ensure that the device is left with the minimum of 70% battery charge so as to ensure that it doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update.
Features & Change Log of AOKP based ICS Firmware:
Android 4.0.3 — ITL41F
Unsecure boot.img (stock AOSP kernel)
Superuser & Busybox preinstalled
Deodexed
180 Degree rotation
Built in performance/init.d configuration (Thanks Kejar & company)
CM Launcher/ Power Menu
CM Brightness slider
Custom color for anything in RC
Clock Color/Location: Right, Center, Disable
Battery Icon/ Color Picker: CircleMod, Bar, Text Only, Icon Only, Icon+Text or None
Battery Bar in Status Bar or Nav Bar, Bar Thickness, Charging animation
Nav Bar Transparency
Nav Bar Button Reorder: Back-Home-Search-Menu
Nav Bar Color Picker
Nav Bar Button Glow Duration: Off, Fast, Slow
Nav Bar: Long press to Search button
Nav Bar Hide on Lockscreen
Toggles in Pull Down Menu: Auto rotate, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, Aiplane mode, Vibrate, Silent, Sync, Data, 4G, Tethering, Torch, Brightness
LCD Density (Careful with this)
Menu Button location: Right, Left, both, Remove
Menu Button Visability: Always show, Always show Invisible Icons
Lockscreen Style: Quad, Octo, Stock
Lockscreen SMS customizable shortcut
Lockscreen Horizontal Option
Performance Menu: (Use With Caution) Max/ Min CPU, Scaling Governor
Unlock Sceen with Legacy Menu Icon
Volume Key to Wake Screen
Volume Key to Skip Tracks
Long-press back button to kill process
Disable CRT off animation
LED pulse settings (time on/off)
ICS ringtones/notification sounds
Customize carrier text to whatever.
Power Menu options: Boot to recovery/ Boot loader, Reboot, Screenshot
Facebook contact sync integration (must wipe to get this)
Disable Boot animation
Keyboard: Volume keys act as a cursor while typing — disable in keyboard options
Long press home for recent apps
Procedure to Update HTC Sensation with ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware:
•    Download AOKP based Custom ROM Firmware (md5: md5- 67a9b64fac071434d00e498acdedb770) & Google Apps from here to your computer. Connect your phone to computer with the help of original USB cable and place the downloaded zip files in your phone.
•    Disconnect the phone and turn off the device so that it can be then entered in the recovery mode. . The recovery mode in htc Sensation can be entered by pressing the Volume Down button + Power Button till you see the recovery mode screen on your phone.

•    Once the device is entered in the recovery mode, select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the AOKP based Custom ROM Firmware Package and then the Google Apps Package.

•    Once the device is updated with the firmware and Google apps, select “++++ Go Back ++++” and choose the options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys in your Sensation.
Note: Just in case if the device refuses to start up or gets into the boot loop mode, you then need to re insert the battery and follow all the instructions mentioned above.

How to Update HTC Sensation XL with ICS Android 4.0 Firmware

HTC might have just forgotten about rolling out an ICS Android 4.0 update for its 4.7 inched monster Sensation XL smartphone but all thanks to the developers who has come up with this custom ROM firmware which ropes in the goodness of ICS. Please note that this firmware is not released by HTC Officially and also we don’t have any ETA on by when there will be an Official update released. But as in when its launched, we will update the same on AndroidAdvices.
Disclaimer: Neither AndroidAdvices, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article.
Pre Requisites:
•    Charge your phone and ensure that at least 60% of Sensation XL the device doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update. Enable USB Debugging in your HTC Sensation XL from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”
•    All the data in your HTC Sensation XL should be backed up with the help of below steps. Don’t use HTC Sync to back up the data as htc sync won’t detect the device in the custom ROM firmwares.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
•    Ensuring that all the USB ports are working fine, close / disable all the antivirus suites as well as Firewall tools as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.
•    Your HTC Sensation XL should be rooted and should have S-Off as without this, it won’t be possible to apply this update.
Procedure to Update HTC Sensation XL with ICS 4.0 Firmware:
•    Download HTC Drivers and .Net Framework package from here to your computer. Once its done, you now need to download the Android recovery manager from here to your computer.
•    Install the HTC Drivers as well as the .net framework in your computer by extracting and following the on screen instructions.
•    Up next, download the ICS 4.0 Update for Sensation XL in your computer and rename to the file “update.zip” file from “OTA_RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.2-1.05.401.4_R2_release_258338d2wzjl71eps0s2e6.z”.
•    After renaming the file, all you need to do is to just connect your phone to computer and place this renamed file in your device’s internal memory.
•    Up next, check the current firmware version and note down the same from the path “Settings » About » Software Information” along with the baseband version so that just in case if you wish to revert, then you can revert the same. Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable if you have disconnected the device.
•    Now, click on the “Recovery manager.exe” executable file and then click on “Start” and click on “Download recovery” option. Up next you need to select the option of “Android recovery manager” and then if the firmware is 1.23.163.1, select the Vodafone FR 1.23.163.1 option and similarly if it’s 1.24.401.1, select the Europe 1.24.401.1 option.
•    After selecting the mentioned files, you need to now select “I agree” option and select “Download selected recovery and flash” for starting the device in the recovery mode. As soon as the recovery is installed successfully, you now need to select “No” in the reboot into recovery mode option.
•    Once the device is rebooted, you can see the “!” symbol icon in the device and then press and hold the power button. Up next, press the Volume up key to confirm the same which will then boot the device in the recovery mode.
•    With the help of Volume keys, you need to select the option of “apply update from sd card” and choose the option of “update.zip” file which you have placed in your device.
•    Once the device is updated with the firmware version, you then need to select “++++ Go Back ++++” and then “reboot system now” for rebooting the device.
Note: Just in case if the device refuses to start up or gets into the boot loop mode, you then need to re insert the battery and follow all the instructions mentioned above.

How to Root & Install Clock Work Mod Recovery in Galaxy Tab 2 P5110 Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 smart tab now can be rooted and installed with the latest version of Clock Work Mod recovery and can be rooted too. In the process of this article, we will be checking out on what are the list of pre requisites you need to follow along with the detailed guide on how to apply this update. Please be informed that, once you root the device and install the clock work mod recovery in your Galaxy Tab 2, the warranty will get void. The biggest advantage of rooting the device and installing CWM recovery image is that one can easily install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which need the rooting access.
Disclaimer: Neither AndroidAdvices, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.

 Very soon, we will be coming up with the custom ROM firmwares for Galaxy Tab 2 on AndroidAdvices.com. To make use of custom ROM firmwares, one has to root and install the clock work mod recovery in the device. Please note that once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void and the only way with which you can reclaim the root access is by re applying the official update which we will be very soon coming up. Also, you need to note down the current firmware version your device is on from the path “Settings > About Tablet” so that to revoke the root access, you need to apply with the same firmware.
Let’s get started with the detailed list of pre requisites which you need to follow.
Pre Requisites:
•    Install all the Galaxy Tab 2 drivers (32-bit | 64-bit)in your computer including the KIES PC Suite and .Net Framework in your computer. Active USB ports with Read / Write access is a must.
•    All the policies like antivirus and firewall services should be turned Off or disabled as these will interrupt the process of rooting and installation of CWM.
•    With the help of below mentioned steps, you need to back up all the data present in your Galaxy Tab 2 so that just in case if the data in your tab gets corrupted opr deleted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps. Alternatively, you can also back up the data with the help of KIES.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
•    USB Debugging in Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 should be enabled from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked. Last but not the least, you need to ensure that a minimum of 60% battery should be left to ensure that the device doesn’t get turned Off in the process of rooting and installing CWM.
Procedure to Root & Install Clock Work Mod Recovery in Galaxy Tab 2:
•    Download Odin, CWM Recovery Image&Rooting Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, place the cwm-root-gtab2a.zip file in your device by connecting the Tab 2 to the computer with the help of original USB cable. Extract Odin and open the same while you need to extract the downloaded CWM recovery image to get the tar file.
•    After this, disconnect the Tab 2 from computer and turn it Off so that it can be then entered in the Download Mode. The download mode can be entered by pressing the Volume Down rocker Key + Power button and then when you see the Yellow triangle, press the Volume Down rocker key to enter the Tab 2 in the download mode. (Volume Down is the left rocker key while the Volume Up button is the right rocker key)
•    Open Odin in your computer and connect your Tab 2 to computer with the help of USB cable. Once you connect, you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow.
Note: If the ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow, you need to check with two things which are mentioned below,
• Install the USB Drivers in your computer &
• Go to the Path “Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings” and ensure that “Samsung KIES” option is ticked before connecting the phone to the computer.
•    Click on “PDA” tab in Odin to select “recovery.tar.md5” from the extracted files. Once it’s done, click on “Start” to start the process of rooting.
•    It will take around 2 – 3 minutes to flash the recovery in your device. Once it’s done, the device will either re boot or will land back on the recovery mode screen.
•    Now, disconnect the device and turn off the device so that we can now proceed to the next step.
•    Now, you need to enter the Tab 2 in the recovery mode. The recovery mode in Tab 2 can be entered by pressing the Volume down rocker key + power button at the same time while the device is turned Off. If the device boots up in the normal mode, you need to re try the process of the entering the device into the recovery mode.
•    In recovery mode, select “install zip from sdcard” > “choose zip from sdcard” > select “cwm-root-gtab2a.zip” which you have placed in the device and select “Yes” with the help of volume rocker keys and power button. It will take around 3 – 4 minutes to install the recovery and to root.
Tip: Just in a rare case due to some reasons if the process of rooting gets stuck in the middle or the device gets into the boot loop mode, then you need to apply the update again by following the steps again from the start. Don’t forget to restore the backup which you have taken in the initial steps.

How to Enable Tethering Option in AT&T HTC One X – One Click Tutorial

AT&T HTC One X users can now easily enable the One Click Tether option with the help of a simple and detailed guide which we will be checking out in this article. For all those who are not aware of what is tethering, then this feature actually enables you to make use of your data plan in your device to other devices as well. So, in short tethering saves the cost of internet data plan on all the smartphones or smart devices you own as with tethering, you can broadcast your EDGE / 3G / 4G internet connection into a Wi Fi. The tool which we will be discussing about will also enable you to make / create a Wi Fi hotspot without you needing to opt for a tethering plan.
Disclaimer: Neither we, nor the developer should be held liable or responsible for any damage cause due to non-following of the instructions.
There are some quick yet essential pre requisites which you need to follow so as to ensure that the process of enabling tethering option is carried out without any issues. Full credits to the developer t0mmy who has come up with this work around of tethering option for htc one X powered by att.

Essential & Quick Pre Requisites:
•    First and foremost requirement thing you need to have is a rooted HTC One X and Android SDK Installed in your computer.
•    Minimum of 50% battery is essential for the device to apply this work around so as to ensure that the device doesn’t get turned Off in the process.
•    Enable the USB Debugging in your HTC One X from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Ensure that the USB Debugging option is ticked, just in case if you get any prompt then you need to select “Ok” option.
•    It’s highly recommended to Close / Disable all the antivirus suites as well as Firewall tools as these tools generally try to interrupt the process of applying any workarounds.
Once you are done with all the above things, let’s head to the tutorial to activate the tethering option in your att powered htc one X below.
Tutorial to Activate Tethering Option in att powered HTC One X:
•    Download the Tethering Zip Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you now need to unzip the same to your computer preferably to the desktop.
 
•    From extracted files, open the “tether.bat” executable file and as soon as its opened, you need to just follow the on screen instructions as mentioned in the below screen capture.

 
•    Once the process is over, the device will be rebooting and so there you go, the device has got an all new feature of tethering.
Do let us know in the comments section below if you face any issues as we will try to fix the same at the earliest. Congratulations, you have now successfully activated the feature of tethering in your att powered htc One X.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Price in India

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  Key Features of Samsung Galaxy S3

•  Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
•  8 MP Primary Camera
•  Secondary Camera Support
•  4.8-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
•  1.4 GHz Quad Core Processor
•  Wi-Fi Enabled
•  Expandable Storage Capacity

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S3

GENERAL FEATURES
Form:	Bar
SIM:	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen:	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad:	No
Business Features:	Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail
Call Features:	Loudspeaker

PLATFORM
Operating Freq:	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:	Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface:	TouchWiz 4.0
Java:	Yes
Processor:	1.4 GHz
Graphics:	Mali-400MP

DISPLAY
Type:	Super AMOLED
Size:	4.8 Inches
Resolution:	HD, 720 x 1280 Pixels
Colors:	16 M

CAMERA
Primary Camera:	Yes, 8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:	Yes
Flash:	LED
Video Recording:	Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
HD Recording:	HD
Other Camera Features:	Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face and Smile Detection, Image Stabilization, Auto Focus, Image Editor

DIMENSIONS
Size:	70.6 x 136.6 x 8.6 mm
Weight:	133 g

BATTERY
Type:	Li-Ion, 2100 mAh

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features:	Email
GPRS:	Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
Edge:	Yes, Class 12
3G:	Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB connectivity:	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:	Yes
Audio Jack:	3.5 mm
DLNA:	Yes

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player:	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
Video Player:	Yes, Supports MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, HD Video Playback
FM:	Yes
Ringtone:	MP3, WAV

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory:	Yes
SMS Memory:	Yes
Phonebook Memory:	Yes
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, RGB Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass
Additional Features:	S Voice, Social Tag, S Beam, Wi-Fi Direct, Voice Input
Important Apps:	AllShare Play

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories