Android Phone Development (ROMS)

Roms Of any Android Phone .........

Do visit this website:
If u dont know what a Rom is click Here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/

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What is a Android Rom??

ANDROID Rom explained

Custom ROMs

A stock ROM is the version of the phone's operating system that comes with your phone when you buy it.

A custom ROM is a fully standalone version of the OS, including the kernel (which makes everything run), apps, services, etc - everything you need to operate the device, except it's customized by someone in some way.

So what does the "customized" part mean? Since Android is open source, developers are free to take stock ROMs, modify them, strip them of garbage, optimize them, add things, and pretty much do whatever their imagination and skills allow.

Why You Want Custom ROMs

Update Frequency

Using a custom ROM usually results in more frequent updates that fix bugs and introduce new features because the developer behind the ROM doesn't have the same procedures and red tape that the manufacturer+carrier combo does.

• A quality update can be churned faster because it doesn't involve the bureaucracy of 30 different project managers, 15 vice presidents, and 5 dozen marketing departments.
• A ROM developer usually gains a loyal community which beta tests his updates in real life situations and provide feedback, or even fixes bugs - that's the beauty of open source software.
• Oh and did I mention that ROMs are usually free and supported by optional donations? If you can't afford to pay for it, you don't have to.
• Finally, most custom ROMs out there are updateable over the air (OTA) and without reinstalling anything.

Who doesn't love open source after this?

Better Performance And Efficiency

Custom ROMs are oftentimes faster, more efficient, and use less memory because

• the developer ripped out useless garbage, such as carrier installed apps or
• the developer optimized the kernel. For example, an undervolted kernel can provide a much better battery life than the stock one.

Upgrading To A Better/Later Version Of Android

You can upgrade to a version of the OS that has not yet been released for your device, or never will be. This is possible in 2 situations:

• A leaked version of the new ROM showed up online, and the developer got on it like the fat kid chasing an ice cream truck. This was exactly the case with Hero and Android 2.1, allowing me to upgrade from 1.5 weeks (months) before the official version was available and ditch the bogged down and slow stock OS.
• A ROM from another phone was ported by the developer to work on yours. For example, G1 and MyTouch 3G users may never see Android 2.1 officially released on their phones, but Cyanogen, one of the most respected Android developers, was recently able to create a custom ROM running 2.1 for those devices. Oh, what a happy day it was for MT3G and G1 owners.

Ability To Install Apps To The SD Card

Most custom ROMs nowadays come with the ability to install applications to the SD card, calledApps2SD (or A2SD).

This is currently not possible on stock ROMs, even in Android 2.1 and is supposedly on Google's TODO list.

If you have run out of space on your phone (which I have repeatedly on my Hero), Apps2SD is a killer feature to have.

About That Rooting Business…

Don't confuse custom ROMs with rooting - they're completely different.

We have explained rooting and its benefits in an article called Rooting Explained + Top 5 Benefits Of Rooting Your Android Phone.

The Downsides Of Custom ROMs

Of course, there are dangers of using custom ROMs which you should be aware of.

Something Could Go Wrong

First of all, something may go wrong with the flashing process (that's the process of installing the ROM) and leave your phone in a bricked state. The chances of this are pretty low nowadays, and most of the time you can restore it back to normal.

Try to go for the ROM that has been tested by time and has lots of positive feedback.

Clean Wipe

In order to install a custom ROM, you need to perform a clean wipe.

This means you will lose all existing data, so you have to back everything up first. Of course, just for this, we have a straightforward tutorial that shows how to back up and restore your entire phone: [Complete Guide] How To Fully Back Up And Restore Your Android Phone Using Nandroid Backup.

Potential Problems

Custom ROMs could have bugs… but then so do the stock ones.

However, in case you do find a bug, you actually have a 2-way channel of reporting it - post in the ROM forum and you will more than likely get an answer back and your bug acknowledged.

Try doing this to your phone manufacturer and see if you can get past the first level of outsourced monkeys, let alone actual developers.

You May Void Your Warranty

It's possible that custom rooting will void your warranty because you will "break the seal" on the boot loader by installing a custom one which on some phones apparently can't be undone (this includes the Nexus One). Because of that, the manufacturer might be able to tell that the phone has had a custom ROM installed and not honor the warranty, in case you need to use it.

Now, in most cases, the benefits of the custom ROM outweigh the possibility of your warranty being denied. I recommend getting a warranty from your carrier and using that in case anything bad happens (that warranty is usually unconditional and covers things like losses and physical damage).

Getting The Right Custom ROM

New phones and ROMs come out all the time, and the scope of this article doesn't cover individual ROMs - but the general approach to finding one is Googling for "YOUR_PHONE_MODEL ROM" or something similar, optionally including the wanted Android version. Try it out - you'll find what you want.

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Apptrackr & Installous Not working 2013

You would have been trying to load Apptrackr & Installous again & again but Apptrackr.cd Or Apptrackr.org not working....... Friends this is not only happening to you...... Everyone is suffering from it

Similar things are happening to Installous.... its closing by displaying a Message Version Outdated or something like that

All this is Happening Due to Hackulo Source shut down
This is Official message of theirs:

Goodnight, sweet prince. We are very sad to announce that Hackulous is shutting down. After many years, our community has become stagnant and our forums are a bit of a ghost town. It has become difficult to keep them online and well-moderated, despite the devotion of our staff. We're incredibly thankful for the support we've had over the years and hope that new, greater communities blossom out of our absence. With lots of love, Hackulous Team

But dont worry This is not the end of world
there is a solution to both :)

For iDevice of yours you can Install Appvv (To know how click here & refer to method 2)
For downloading apps to your PC visit http://www.appvv.com/ [change the language of page accordingly :) ]

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How to Use IPSW files

How to Use IPSW files :)

If you’ve recently downloaded an iOS IPSW file, you might be curious how to use it to update your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. It’s pretty easy, just follow these directions:

How to Use IPSW files

You can use IPSW files on Mac or Windows, both require iTunes.

• Connect your iPhone or iOS device to your computer
• Select the device in iTunes
• On a Mac, hold down the “Option” key and then click on “Update”
• On a Windows PC, hold down “SHIFT” key and then click on “Update”
• Select the IPSW file you downloaded and click “Choose”
• Let the iOS device update as usual

You can also click on “Restore” and select an IPSW instead but you will lose the existing files and settings on your iOS device. Use “Restore” if you want to restore to a custom IPSW file

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What is Jailbreaking? & Benefits of it

What is Jailbreaking? Benefits, Risks & Legality of Jailbreaking

What is Jailbreaking?

Jailbreaking is basically the process of freeing your device (thus the term jailbreak) from the limitations that are imposed by Apple. While the iOS is one of the most stable and secure mobile operating systems around, it can become too restrictive due to Apple's "closed" mantra. Jailbreaking will allow the user to have read/write access to the iOS operating system which allows them to download and install additional apps, extensions and themes that are all unauthorized by Apple and not available officially in the App Store. And this brings us to the next important topic which is Cydia.

Cydia

Of course, you can't discuss about jailbreaking without mentioning Cydia. This is essentially the ultimate reason why you jailbreak your device. One can say that there is no point to jailbreaking your device if you don't even want to install Cydia. Jailbreaking your device will install Cydia into it which is a third-party digital distribution platform. To keep it simple, think of it as the "other" App Store or the "black market" version of the App Store because in a sense, all unauthorized apps and tweaks usually end up here. Much like the App Store, there are both free and paid apps (referred to as packages) available in Cydia.

What are the Benefits of Jailbreaking?

Third-party Jailbreak Apps and Tweaks. Probably one of the best reasons why you should jailbreak your device is the plethora of jailbreak tweaks and apps that are available to you through Cydia. Most of the apps and tweaks that are found in Cydia can't be availed through the App Store. Some of these applications can tweak certain aspects of your device while there are those that completely changes the look and feel of your device. Some of the most awesome jailbreak apps that you can download are SBSettings, 3G Unrestrictor, Springtomize, BiteSMS, Infinifolders, IntelliScreenX and more.

Unlock Your iPhone. Some folks buy their iPhones from another country and then bring it into their own. But since the phone is usually tied down to a carrier, one would need to unlock it first so it can be used for any carrier. If you jailbreak your device, you will be able to install a jailbreak app called Ultrasn0w and unlock your iPhone so you can use the carrier of your choice. Although there is another unlock method that requires you to purchase an interposer SIM and it doesn't require a jailbreak.

Full Customization. By jailbreaking your device, you will be able to fully customize your iOS device. iOS simply isn't known for its customizability. There is a jailbreak app called Winterboard that allows you to completely change the theme of iOS or for a more advanced solution, you can try Dreamboard. You can also customize the look of your lockscreen, Springboard, music player, slide to unlock bar, Notification Center and so on. With a jailbreak, you will be able to customize your device to a degree where you can really call it your own.

The Process is Quick, Easy and Reversible. As the years went by, jailbreak developers have working hard to provide the easiest jailbreak solutions. These days, it will only take a few clicks before you can jailbreak your device. The only tricky part is placing your device in DFU mode and even that is not that hard to perform. Even complete newbies can jailbreak their devices with ease. After jailbreaking, should you decide that it is not for you, you can always reverse the process by restoring your iDevice through iTunes.

Installous. Now this is a rather sensitive subject and is often a subject for intense debate. But I feel that this is rather an unavoidable issue and it should be safe to assume that some people might treat this as their sole reason for jailbreaking. With jailbreaking, it will allow you install an app called Installous which basically lets you download cracked apps for free. Not so sure if that $4.99 app from the App Store is worth your money or not? Well, you can sort of give it a free spin and see if you like the app or not.

Disadvantages? Risks of Jailbreaking?

Bricking. The term suggests a software error that rendered the device completely unrecoverable without some hardware replacement. Now with regards to iOS devices, I feel that this is a rather loose term. In my experience, I haven't heard of a device that has been legitimately bricked. A device that was deemed to be bricked can be recovered through DFU mode and iTunes restore. If there is indeed a chance for bricking, the percentage is very, very low.

Warranty Void. Jailbreaking is a perfectly legal act but the folks over at Cupertino thinks otherwise. Any attempt to jailbreak an iDevice will void your warranty. So with that said, Apple has the right to deny you with any service repairs in case your device is damaged or malfunctions. So just a little tip: you might want to restore your device prior to taking it to Apple for repairs since they won't be able to detect it.

Bugs and Glitches. While the iOS is a fairly bug-free experience, the same doesn't apply to jailbroken devices. Jailbreaking itself will make your device less stable. So you will experience issues like some apps will crash or stop working altogether, faster battery consumption, noticeable slowdowns, freezing, loss of data and other errors. Simply put, don't expect your device to work as smooth and stable as a non-jailbroken device.

Updates Will Break Your Jailbreak. Apple and the jailbreaking community is on a continuous cat and mouse game. If a certain firmware version has been jailbroken, you can trust that the exploit will be plugged in the next update. If you update, you will surely lose your jailbreak and all your jailbreak tweaks and apps will stop working. As a rule of thumb for jailbreakers, do not ever update your firmware version unless there is an available jailbreak solution for it.

May Compromise Security. The iOS's closed nature enables it to be one of the most secure mobile OS available. While jailbreaking does open your device for a new world of possibilities, it does render it susceptible to malicious content such as viruses and malware that can steal personal information or damage your device.

The Legality of Jailbreaking

As of July 2010, the act of jailbreaking and unlocking iPhones has been ruled by the U.S. government to belegal. According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation or EFF, "reverse engineering is a fair use when done for purposes of fostering interoperability with independently created software". So no, you won't get yourself in trouble with the law if you jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. But as stated earlier, Apple isn't exactly a fan of jailbreaking which explains why the company is so vocal with regards to opposing it. Apple may use technical countermeasures that will stop jailbreaking or prevent jailbroken devices from working but they will not be able to sue users over it. And as stated previously, your device warranty is void once it is found that has been jailbroken.

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Installous(Black app Store) & Full Guide about it

What is Installous?
How to Download & Install Installous on iOS 6? 

How to Download Cracked Apps Using Installous on iOS 6?

Installous Lets You Search For Apps On Cydia

Installous is an installation package for jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPods that allows user to install unofficial Apple applications. What Installous does is preview Apple apps before they are purchased. It is a free tool that can be downloaded via Cydia. Installous allows users to search for apps on Cydia and other app databases and once you find an app that you like you can download it onto your iDevice. Installous also automatically extracts the downloaded file and places the contents in the appropriate directories on your iDevice. With Installous users can also remove apps, undo specific system changes and update their currently install apps with the latest software version. Installous works in a similar way to Windows Installer but has been designed specifically for Apple devices.

As of this writing, the latest version of this popular app is Installous 5. It includes a significant feature which is the download support for BitTorrent. It also added various features like iOS 5 notification support, better filehost compatibility, and the standard bug fixes and optimization. There is no version yet which is fully optimized for iOS 6 as of this moment, so at this point, all we can do is to wait for Installous 6 to be released. We are able to try Installous 5 for iOS 6 with some success but we have to admit that it has its fair share of errors and glitches, so keep that in mind when installing Installous on iOS 6.

Before Installing Installous 5:

Before you can even hope to install Installous, you will need to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPad touch. So in case you haven't jailbroken your iOS device yet, you can refer to our guide on how to jailbreak iOS 6 into your iPhone and iPod touch (A4-based devices only).

Steps on How to Download & Install Installous on iOS 6:

1. After successfully jailbreaking your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iOS 6, launch Cydia by clicking its icon from the Springboard.
2. While in Cydia's Home screen, tap the Manage tab which is found at the bottom of the screen. On the next screen, tap Sources.

1. Tap the Edit button located at the top-right followed by a tap on Add button which will then appear at the top-left. When asked for the Cydia/APT URL, enter the following: http://cydia.hackulo.usthen tap Add Source, then on the next dialog, tap Add Anyway.

1. After you have added the Hackulo.us repo, Cydia will now proceed to update its repo database which should only take a few moments. Once the update process is finished, tap the Return to Cydia button that will appear.

1. Now all we need to do is to search for Installous. Return to the main menu of Cydia, tap theSearch tab which is found at the bottom of the screen. Key in "Installous" into the search bar without the quotes.

1. The search results should display numerous versions of Installous. What we need of course is Installous 5, so go ahead and tap that version from the search results.

1. Tap Install which is found at the top right of the screen and then on the next screen, tap Confirm. Doing this will install Installous 5 and once the process is done, just tap Return to Cydia and reboot your device for good measure.

How to Download Cracked Apps Using Installous on iOS 6?

Now that you have successfully installed Installous on your device, you can now download and install cracked apps. In this supplementary guide, we will teach you how to use Installous to download and install cracked apps.

** DISCLAIMER **

Jaxov does not condone or encourage the act of downloading cracked apps as it is by all definition, considered piracy. We are only sharing this guide for the sake of sharing information. The app should be mainly used for app trials and see how you like the said app. Should you find an app that you fancy, do the right thing and support the hardworking developers and purchase it via the App Store. Keep in mind that in some countries, downloading cracked apps via Installous is illegal, so use it at your own risk.

1. Upon installing Installous 5, launch the app's icon from the Springboard to open it.

1. Tap the Search tab which is located at the bottom of the screen. Search for the app that you want. In this example, we will be using the ever-popular Angry Birds app.

1. Tap the app of your choice and then tap Download. Select the file hosting site that you wish to download from.

1. Installous will launch a browser window for downloading the cracked app from different sources online. To proceed with the download process, a Captcha is usually needed to be entered.

1. Every file hosting site will look different depending on your choice. Just try to avoid clicking different links as presented by tricky adverts.

1. After you have successfully navigated to the download section of the file host, the browser will close and your download will commence.

1. Once the download is finished, you should see a notification similar to the one found below.

1. Tap Downloads at the bottom. Look for the app you just downloaded and select Install.

And that pretty much sums it all up! You have successfully installed Installous on iOS 6 on your iOS device.

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How to get Downloads on Demand??

Instructions for demanding an update....

Just comment under any post followed by the app or update required
If possible it ll be posted as soon as possible & u ll be replied under your given comment :)

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Google apps for galaxy POP/Mini

How to Flash Google Apps on Custom Cyanogen Mod Roms for Samsung Galaxy POP/Mini?

If you have flashed your Android Smartphone with custom roms especially Caynogen Mod Rom then you are likely to be puzzled at the beginning to find all your Google Apps such as Market, Gmail, You Tube, etc missing from your device. Also, you are likely to be in a situation where you can't add a Google Account to your android smartphone making the situation worse as you can't install any apps without adding a Google account to your device. So, in this article I will tell you how to get Android Market, Gmail, You Tube and many other Google apps that are lost while flashing cyanogen mod rom.

Google Apps contain the proprietary Google applications that come pre-installed with most android devices. Due to licensing restrictions, these apps cannot come pre-installed with Cyanogen Mod and must be installed separately. To make it easier a flash able zip of Google apps is made available which you can simply flash via clock work mod recovery. So, if your market is missing don't just sit there saying: there is no market on my phone or I can't add any Google Account to my smartphone or how do I get my market, you tube and (or) other Google apps back? Simply go through the steps below and get them on your smartphone right away.

1.Download the file from here
2.Copy the downloaded file to your sd-card.

3. Reboot your android smartphone to clock work mod recovery. 

[Note:- Use Home Button to select and Volume Buttons to navigate in CWM recovery.]

4. Go to Mounts and Storage menu and choose mount /system and mount /data options.

5. Now, go to Install Zip From SD>>Choose Zip From SD Card>> and select the downloaded file(gapps-ics-20120304-signed.zip) file  you downloaded earlier.

6. Wait till the Google apps are installed.

7. Once Google Apps are successfully flashed, Reboot your device.

Wait! We are not done yet. This will only install Android Market on your smartphone. This was done to make the package less heavy (on size) by reducing unnecessary app which can simply be installed via Android Market. But, instead tiny Pacman app is installed which will ask you to select the apps that are to be downloaded from market and installed. This is shown only one time just after you reboot your device after flashing appropriate gapps zip. If you are not presented with the Activity to add a Google Account you can do it manually from Settings>>Accounts and Sync>>Add another Account>>Google and then add your Google account and password and you are done.

Also, if you missed the window to select the Google Apps or you want more Google apps to be added in future simply search the market with the keyword 'pub: Google Inc.' and you will be presented with the Google apps that you can choose to install once again.  I hope this has replied to most of your queries regarding the lost Android Market and other Google apps. If you need further help on it please feel free to ask through the comments below.

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