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  1. Android News

    The Qualcomm-powered Galaxy S7 Edge has been rooted

    A user on the XDA Developer Forums has posted an image and video displaying the fact that the Galaxy S7 Edge has gained root access. There's no reference as to when this will come to everyone, but at least you can have peace of mind knowing that it's in the works.
  2. Android News

    LG Bootloader Unlock Tool adds support for LG V10 in Europe

    LG has added bootloader unlock support for the LG V10 in Europe. Most countries' LG V10 models are supported, though France is notably missing.
  3. Android News

    You can now root the T-Mobile LG G5

    It's now possible to root the T-Mobile LG G5. The process was posted on XDA-Developers for the H830 model. This process will also install TWRP so you can install custom ROMs.
  4. Android News

    Developer creates Xposed module for restoring Merged Tabs feature in Google Chrome

    If you don't like the fact that Google is removing the Merged Tabs feature in Google Chrome, one developer has created an Xposed module to help you get it back. Simply install and enable the module, and the feature will be restored as normal. This was made possible due to the fact that Google...
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    Help My tablet Doesn't root!

    I have a tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 3v (SM-T113NU). I heard ROOT was great and tried many rooting apps (KingRoot,Kingoroot,Towelroot,etc...) And doesn't work!. I tried so many rooting programs and tried Odin SO IT DOESNT WORK!. Then i remembered that my OS version was (KITKAT 4.4.4) and someone...
  6. Android News

    T-Mobile and International LG G5 get TWRP

    TWRP -- the touch-based custom recovery -- is now available for the LG G5. T-Mobile and international models are seeing it first, but it's possible others will get it soon. TWRP allows users to flash custom ROMs and files in an easy to use interface.
  7. Android News

    FlashFire 0.32 lets you create device backups that can be flashed like a ROM

    FlashFire -- the flashing tool by Chainfire -- is being updated to version 0.32 today. The biggest major change is a backup feature that allows you to get a ZIP file that can be flashed via Fastboot as if you were flashing a ROM. This should make it a lot easier to restore backups when you're...
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    Help seeking root info for moto x

    Hi, I'm wondering if kingroot can be successful in rooting my sprint Motorola moto x running android 4.4.4 or my Metro PCS Samsung galaxy core prime running android 5.1.1? Or is there another app that can? Oh I already have developer options turned on on my moto x. Thanks so much
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    Help Rooting to Recover Data

    Is there any possible way to root my 910v 5.1.1 note 4 phone? Even paid software says it is not possible at this time. I really need to get my photos and documents off the hard drive. This phone reset itself, without my permission, about 10 days ago. Is there anyone that can help me?
  10. Android News

    Nexus 6P MultiROM lets root users choose from mulitple ROMs to boot

    Root users with the Nexus 6P may be happy to hear that MultiROM has come to their device, courtesy of the devs at XDA. It'll let you load multiple ROMs on your device and select which one to load whenever you restart your device.
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    Help Google Apps won't connect to network after rooting phone (Galaxy s4 mini)

    Hello, I'm having problems with my Google Apps like Youtube, Play Store, Chrome, and others that need a network connection. When I try to open them they say "server error" or a similar message. I recently rooted my phone using Kingo Root, and uninstalled a few of the stock apps (mostly verizon...
  12. Android News

    Rooting the One Plus Anything - Official Guide

    If you're the owner of a OnePlus device, have wanted to root your device, but aren't exactly sure where to start: we've got you. Here is an official guide, published by OnePlus themselves, walking you through every step of the process.