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    What is Bootloader, custom ROM, Kernel, CWM, Firmware, Flashing, ADB, Root ?

    Here I've gathered some info for newcomers to the Android world. I've tried to keep it relatively simple. So if you want more info, follow the links! What Is A Bootloader? Taken from: Android 101: What is a bootloader? | Android-Does.com In literal terms, the bootloader is code that is...
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    Tips, tricks and tweaks for power boosting your Android phone

    Tweak your Android phone Improve overall performance, prolong battery life [revised] FOR ROOTED PHONES ONLY! Contents: 1. build.prop 2. sysctl.conf 3. init.d 4. V6 supercharge 5. APK optimisation 6. odexing 7. stock camera high quality video rec&100% jpeg quality...
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    working HTC ime mod keyboard for Xperia mini st15i

    Ever since I got the Xperia mini, I've tried to find a working HTC_ime_mod keyboard. 'Cause in my personal opinion, it's the best keyboard for android! Anyway I had no luck finding a working version. So I extracted the .apk from a X8 ROM. And it's actually working LoL. Don't know why I didn't...
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    Root Android CPU governors explained

    Android CPU governors explained 1: OnDemand 2: OndemandX 3: Performance 4: Powersave 5: Conservative 6: Userspace 7: Min Max 8: Interactive 9: InteractiveX 10: Smartass 11: SmartassV2 12: Scary 13: Lagfree 14: Smoothass 15: Brazilianwax 16: SavagedZen 17: Lazy 18: Lionheart 19...
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    how to stop/kill an app after some time?

    I'm listening to some music when I go to sleep. But after I've fallen asleep, the app's still running until I wake up and kill it. Which means it's running a few hours, draining battery life. I've been searching google for an app that could auto kill an app after a designated time, but no luck...
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    Root [FiX] for all Xperia MiNi owners experiencing the OVERHEAT issue

    root required This script should fix the mini overheat problem. Actually what it does is decrease the touch sensitivity of the two touch buttons. It won't make your phone run cooler though :-) But the phone should be usable again. Meaning no random touch button activation, and exiting apps...
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    Root All Xperia mini (un)rooting,un(re)locking bootloader,flashing CM,kernels,CWM,ROM's,tweaks etc

    Credit for original picture goes to 67MBex@deviantART Xperia mini ST15i All in one guide for rooting/unrooting, unlocking/re-locking bootloader, flashing cyanogenMOD, FOTA unbrick, custom kernels, CWM, custom ROM's, tweaks, firmwares This guide is thought for Xperia mini ST15i. But much of...
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    Xperia X8 essentials

    I've recently bought myself the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8. It's my first smartphone. The thing is, I tried to install/flash the cyanogen ROM. And being a n00b with smartphones, I failed ofc. Eventually, after a few tries, I bricked the phone. I was caught in panic, I couldn't take it to the store...
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    another n00bster

    new here.... just wanted to say hi! btw- the forum roX! It helped me out several times! Keep up!