How to Root AT&T LG V10 Running Android Lollipop 5.1.1

We will be flashing rooted firmware on LG V10 using a PC. Thanks to XDA developer tungkick, who made the rooted firmware and shared with us all. You will have to backup your device data as this procedure will wipe everything off your phone. The simplest way is to use LG Bridge software, it lets you easily backup and restore data on your LG devices. If you want to know some benefits and risks involved in rooting your Android device you may read the article linked below.

Warning: Rooting your device will void your manufacturer’s warranty, so proceed at your own risk. Any harm to your device will be your responsibility only.

Read – Rooting Android: Why you Should and Why not

Things You Will Need

• AT&T LG V10 (H900) and a PC

• rootedsystemh900.zip

  Rooted firmware file that we will be flashing on your LG V10 | Link1| Link2

• LGUP

Software used for flashing firmware on LG devices | Link

• LG Drivers

USB drivers required for LGUP to recognize your device| Link

Steps To Follow

Step 1. Download the rootedsystemh900.zip file from the link given above and extract the file using any unzipping tool you have on your PC.

Step 2. Download LG drivers from the link given above and install them on your PC, just like any other software.

Step 3. Now extract the .rar file again using any file unzipping tool you have on your PC. On extracting the .rar file you will get the .tot file needed for rooting your LG V10.

Step 4. Now we will install LGUP, a software used to install firmware on your Lg V10. To do so, extract the lgupnew.zip.This will give you two files LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi and LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_1_18.msi. 

Step 5. Run  LGUP_Store_Frame_Ver_1_14_3.msi file first and then run LGUP_8994_DLL_Ver_0_0_1_18.msi. This will install the LGUP software on your PC.

Step 6. Now you will have to copy the “common” folder that should be present in the zip file you extracted in Step 1 and move it to this location “C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP\model”.

Step 7. Now move to your phone and enable USB Debugging. To do so first enable Developer Options by going into Settings> About Phone and then tapping Build Number multiple times. Once your phone shows a toast message that “You are now a Developer!” you have successfully enabled Developer Options.

Step 8. Now open the Developer Options and enable the option that says USB Debugging. Now plug in your phone to your PC using a USB cable.

Step 9. Run the LGUP software using Start menu of your Windows.

Step 10. Select your phone. Then for “BIN File” select the “rootedsystemvs.tot” file you extracted in step 3. Finally, click Start.

Step 11. Reboot your device and update the SuperSU application and then reboot your device again.

Congrats! you have successfully achieved root access on your AT&T LG V10. You may confirm the root access using the root checker application.

Volume Boost and Dual Speaker Mod for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge may have top of the line specs, an unmatchable camera and an incomparable display but they fall short when it comes to sound department. They come with a single speaker that is placed at the bottom of the device that provides not so good multimedia experience. This article will help you make your sound experience better by installing a mod on your Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. Well, the experience would not match as with the device with the front facing speakers, but it would be definitely better than stock speaker settings.

The mod is developed by XDA Senior member zubi182. There are two versions of the mod, the first one is a volume boost mod and the second one is a dual speaker mod. To install this mod you will need a rooted Galaxy S7 or a Galaxy S7 Edge. Also, your device should have a custom recovery like TWRP. If you don’t have root or TWRP follow the guide linked below.

Read:

• How Install TWRP and Root your Galaxy S7
• Install TWRP Recovery and Root Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F)

Features

Dual Speaker Mod

The dual speaker mod enables the handset’s earpiece as a speaker along with the bottom speaker giving you a surround sound effect. Other features included in this mod are:

• Activate dual speaker when playing media
• Increase in-call volume
• Increase handsfree volume
• Increase multimedia playback volume
• Increase Bluetooth multimedia playback volume
• Increase Bluetooth in-call volume

Volume Boost Mod

This mod gives a volume boost to the speaker while playing media as well as when you are in a call. Other features included in this mod are:

• Increase in-call volume
• Increase handsfree volume
• Increase multimedia playback volume
• Increase Bluetooth multimedia playback volume
• Increase Bluetooth in-call volume

Note: You need to flash only one of the mods listed above. As features of volume boost mod are included in the dual speaker mod.

Things You Will Need

• For  S7 930F/FD/S7 Edge 935F/FD

  • Volume Mod v7.zip
  • Dual Speaker v7.zip
  • Revert to stock.zip

• For S7 930W8/S7 Edge 935W8

  • Dual Speaker v7 (W8 Model).zip
  • Volume Mod v7 (W8 Model).zip
  • Revert to stock (W8 Model).zip

• For Galaxy S7 S7 G930S/Edge G935S

  • Dual Speaker v7 (S Model).zip
  • Volume Mod v7 (S Model).zip
  • Revert to stock (S Model).zip

Steps To Follow

Step 1. Download any one of  the mods for your device model from the links given above and transfer it to your device’s storage.

Step 2. Reboot your device to recovery mode. To do so press and hold Power and a Volume Down buttons for few seconds.

Step 3. Make a backup using Backup option of the TWRP recovery.

Step 4. Once you have created a backup go back to the home of TWRP. Then selectInstall option of the TWRP recovery and browse for the mod you downloaded in Step 1. Then swipe to start the installation.

Step 5. Now Reboot your device and Enjoy.

Congrats! you have successfully installed the dual speaker mod or the volume boost on your Galaxy S7/S7 Edge.

For some reasons if you want to restore to stock speaker settings, you can install therevert to stock.zip. You will have to follow the same steps listed above just use the Revert to stock.zip instead of the mod.

Disable Text Message Preview on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge come with a whole set of new features. Many of these features can be very useful, but some of them can also be a bit over the top. One such feature is text message previews. While it’s cool to have, it can lead to privacy issues at times. In this how-to, we will walk you through disabling text message previews on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge are the most exciting smartphones to be launched recently. As a result, there are a lot of new users of these two smartphones. Given the fact that Samsung likes to include as many features as possible in its flagship devices, new users can feel overwhelmed easily. In such a scenario, this could lead to confusion and frustration, possibly putting you off Samsung’s phones as well. However, you should know that Samsung lets you disable most of the features and services, letting you enjoy a rather simple experience as well.

Disable Text Message Previews on Galaxy S7/ S7 Edge

The stock messaging application bundled with the Galaxy S7 comes with an option to show a preview of your new text messages. You will get a popup that shows the contents of the message briefly, along with a ticker on the status bar. Additionally, it is displayed on the lock screen as well, making it really difficult for you (or others) to notice it.

However, disabling Text Message previews on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge is a very simple process.

• Go into the Messages app – it’s the stock SMS app on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.
• Tap on the three dot menu button on the action bar (near the top) and click on Settings.
• Now click on Notifications.
• Here, you can completely disable notifications, but you probably do not want to do that.
• You get the option to disable pop-ups as well as message previews. You can disable any one of them or both of them.

That’s all you have to do.

How To Root and Install CWM Recovery In Nvidia Shield Tablet

Source: nvidia.co.uk

Before You Begin:

1. This method works for Nvidia Shield Tablet Only. Don’t try on other devices.
2. Make sure that Unknown sources are enable in your device. If not go to Settings > Security > Device Administration > Unknown Source  (tick to enable it) .
3. Your device must be charged 50% minimum.
4. We recommend you to make a backup of your data.

Download Required File:

• TowelRoot Application (tr.apk)

How To Root Your Device:

• Download and Install TowelRoot application (tr.apk) in your Nvidia Shield Tablet.
• After installation, You'll find TowelRoot application in your App Drawer.

 

• Now tap on TowelRoot application to launch it in your Nvidia Shield Tablet.

 

 

• Once the TowelRoot application opened in your device, you'll see the following screen in your tablet.

 

 

• You'll see a option named "make it ra1n" in TowelRoot application, Tap on it to root your tablet.

 

• After rooting process you'll see the following successful message in your device.

 

 

• Go back to App Drawer and you'll find a new app named SuperSU in your Nvidia Shield Tablet like the one below. If SuperSU app don't show install it from Google Playstore.

 

That's it!! Your Nvidia Shield Tablet successfully  rooted now without any computer with TowelRoot application.

How To Flash CWM Recovery In Nvidia Shield Tablet:

• Download the unofficial CWM for your device: cwm-recovery-nvidia-shield-tab.img
• Copy this img file in your device or download directly in your device.
• Download Flashify app from Google Playstore (Click Here for direct link).
• Now install Flashify app and launch it in your device.
• Select CWM img file in app and flash it.

That's it!!

This Screenshots are not from Nividia Tablet but both are same

How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (LTE)

I. Before You Begin

1. You should’ve rooted your device using the procedure given here.

2. This only works for the SM-T535 model of the device.

3. This should only work on Windows based PCs.

4. You should’ve appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you haven’t, download and install the latest drivers from here.

II. Downloading Required Files

1. Download Odin and save it to your desktop.

Odin

2. Download the appropriate stock firmware for your device and save it to your desktop.

Stock Firmware

III. Unrooting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (LTE)

1. Extract files from Odin as well as Stock Firmware to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here.

2. Double-click on Odin executable and it’ll open.

3. Click on PDA and choose the stock firmware file you just extracted to your desktop.

4. Uncheck Repartition if it’s already checked in the Odin.

5. Put a checkmark in the boxes that say Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.

6. Turn OFF your device.

7. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.

8. Press Volume UP and your device should be in Download mode.

9. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.

10. Click on Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing the stock firmware on your device.

11. When the firmware’s flashed, your device should automatically reboot.

12. And you’re all set!

Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (LTE variant) is now running the official stock firmware and is now unrooted.

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

I. Before You Begin

1. This will void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible if you end-up bricking or damaging your device. Do it at your own risk.

2. This only works for the EK-GC200 model of the device.

3. This should only work on Windows based PCs.

4. You should’ve appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you haven’t, you can download and install the latest drivers fromhere.

II. Downloading Required Files

1. Download Odin and save it to your desktop.

Odin

2. Download CF-Root and save it to your desktop.

CF-Root

III. Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

1. Extract files from Odin and CF-Root to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here.

2. Double-click on Odin executable and it’ll launch.

3. Click on PDA and choose the CF-Root file that you just extracted to your desktop.

4. Make sure Repartition is unchecked in the Odin.

5. Checkmark the boxes that say Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.

6. Turn OFF your device.

7. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.

8. Press Volume UP and you should be in Download mode.

9. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.

10. Hit Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing the root file on your device.

11. When the file’s flashed, your device should automatically reboot.

12. And you’re all set!

Congrats! Your Galaxy Camera 2 is now rooted. With root on your Android device, you can do a lot of things and the first thing we’d suggest you to do is install some root-only apps from the Google Play store. Go ahead and do it right now!

How to Root/Install CWM Custom Recovery the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7.0

 I.  Before You Begin

1. Rooting your device may void your warranty or damage your device. Proceed at your own risk.

2.  Charge your device to 75% or more and back up everything you feel is important before you start.

3.  Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed before you start.  Installing Samsung Kies usually takes care of this.

II.  Necessary Downloads

1.  Odin_v3.07.zip

2.  T110.CWM.v6.0.4.8.tar.md5 [Download link available in this post under the  CWM Recovery 6.0.4.8 section at the beginning of the post]

3.  android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip [File attached to this post]

III.  Installing Custom Recovery on the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7.0

1.  Enable USB debugging on your device by going to Settings > Developer options.  If you do not find Developer options on your device,  go to Settings > About phone and keep tapping on the build number until you see the message ‘You are now a developer.’

2.  Connect your device to your PC and copy android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip to your device’s SD card (internal or external); copy it to the main folder, not into any subfolders.

3.  Disconnect your device and power it down.

4.  Boot your device into Download mode.  To do this, press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for five seconds or so until you see the warning screen, then press the Volume Up button.

5.  Extract Odin_v3.07.zip to a folder on your desktop.

6.  From the extracted folder, double-click on Odin3 v3.07.exe to run the Odin tool.

7.  On Odin, uncheck the Auto Reboot tickbox and make sure that only F. Reset Time is ticked under the Option section.  This is important as ticking anything else here could end up bricking your device.

8.  Connect your device (now in Download mode) to your PC using a compatible microUSB cable.  The ID:COM field should now show the message ‘ADDED!’ which means your device is recognized and ready for flashing.  If not, reinstall drivers and try again.

9.  Click on the PDA button on Odin and navigate to the location of T110.CWM.v6.0.4.8.tar.md5, select it and then click Open to load it on to Odin.

10.  Click on Start to starting flashing the ClockworkMod Recovery file.

11.  Wait until you see the RES OK! message and then reboot your device directly into the custom recovery using the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously; let go of the Power button when you see the Samsung logo but continue holding the Volume Up and Home buttons until you get into recovery.

You now have ClockworkMod Recovery installed on your device!

IV.  Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7.0

1.  Once in recovery, use the volume buttons to highlight ‘install zip from sdcard’ and use the home button to execute the option.

2.  Navigate to the location of the android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip file you copied to your SD card above and highlight and select it.

3.  Select Yes on the next screen.

4.  Once flashed, go back to the main menu and select ‘reboot system now.’

Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7.0 is now rooted!

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (XXUDNE6)

How to Root the Moto G 4G/LTE Easy Method

Learn How to Root the Moto G 4G/LTE with easy method and step by step instructions.

I. Before You Begin

1.  Rooting your device may void your warranty or damage your device.  Proceed at your own risk.

2.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you begin to prevent unwanted shutdowns.

3.  Back up everything you feel is important before you start, just in case.

4.  You will need a Moto G 4G with an unlocked bootloader for this procedure to work.  Keep in mind that unlocking your bootloader may void your warranty (and will definitely delete your data), so decide if you really want to be rooted before you proceed.

5.  Make sure that the necessary drivers are installed before you begin.

II.  Necessary Downloads

1.  UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip (or latest version available)

2.  openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-xt1032.img (file attached to this post)

3.  adb-fastboot.zip

III.  Rooting the Moto G 4G/LTE

1. Connect your device to your PC and copy the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip file you downloaded above to your device’s internal SD card (copy it to the main folder of the SD card; do not put it into any subfolders).  Disconnect your device.

2.  Rename openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-xt1032.img to recovery.img

3.  Extract adb-fastboot.zip to a folder on your desktop.  Copy recovery.img to this folder.

4.  Boot your device into fastboot mode.  To do this, with the device powered off, press and hold the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until you are in fastboot mode.

5.  Connect your device to your PC using a compatible microUSB cable.  At this point, if there are any drivers being installed, let them do so before continuing.

6.  Hold the Shift key on your keyboard and right-click on any empty space in the adb-fastboot folder and click on ‘Open command window here’ to open up a command prompt window.

7.  Run the following command to verify that your device is connected and recognized properly (your device ID should show up as a string of alphanumeric characters).

fastboot devices

8.  Now run the following command to boot to TWRP Touch Recovery.

fastboot boot recovery.img

9.  Once the custom recovery is flashed and TWRP Recovery is loaded on your device, tap on the Install button.

10.  Navigate to the location of UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip and add it to the flash queue.

11.  Swipe the ‘Swipe to confirm flash’ button.

12.  Once flashed, go back to the main menu and tap on Reboot System.

That’s it!  Your Moto G 4G/LTE is now completely rooted!

How to Downgrade Your Samsung Galaxy Gear from Tizen to Android

Learn How to Downgrade Your Samsung Galaxy Gear from Tizen to Android with easy method and instructions.

I.  Before You Begin

1.  This procedure only applies to the original Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) running Tizen; do not try this on the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2.

2.  Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for this procedure to work before you start.

II.  Necessary Downloads

1.  SM-V700_tizen_to_android.zip [Download link available in this post]

2.  Odin3_v3.09.zip

III.  Flashing Android to Samsung Galaxy Gear

1.  Extract SM-V700_tizen_to_android.zip to a folder on your desktop.

2.  Extract the Odin_v3.09.zip file you downloaded above to a folder on your desktop.

3.  From the extracted folder, double-click on Odin3 v3.09.exe to run the tool.

4.  Put your device into recovery mode.  To do this, with the device on, press and hold the power button until you see the message ‘rebooting.’  Now, press the power button a few times until you see a menu; use the Volume Up and Down buttons to select Download, then press and hold the Power button.

5.  Connect your device to your PC using a compatible USB cable.  The ID:COM field on Odin should now light up blue and you should see the “ADDED!” message to signify that your device is connected and recognized properly.  If not, reinstall drivers and try again.

5.  Click on AP button, locate 1_dn_android.tar from the extracted SM-V700_tizen_to_android folder and click on OK to load it on Odin.  Click on the PIT button, locate ls02_android.pit and click on OK to load it on to Odin.

5.  Make sure that the Re-Partition and Flash Lock are unchecked, and only Auto-Reboot is checked.  This is important as you might brick your device if these options are ticked!

6.  Click on Start.

7.  Once you see the message ‘PASS,’ let your device reboot.

IV.  Flashing Android Recovery

Follow the same steps as in Section III, but use the 2_recovery.img.tar file this time.  Let your device reboot once done.

You have now successfully downgraded your Samsung Galaxy Gear to Android!