How to root and unroot the Galaxy Note 2 N7100 using ExynosAbuse

A few weeks back, we heard about the system vulnerability that affected certain Exynos devices and how this vulnerability could make it easy for apps to gain root access without your permission. But, there’s a silver lining to every gray cloud because XDA Developers member Chainfire used this vulnerability to root the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100. Unlike some rooting methods that require you to flash files via Odin, this method only uses an APK. The Exynos Abuse app, developed by Chainfire and based off the exploit that XDA Developers member alephzain found, allows users to easily root, and unroot, their Galaxy Note 2 devices. More importantly, however, it provides a workaround for this very dangerous vulnerability. The downside to this...

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Facebook Home release date set for April 12, will run on Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2, HTC One and One X

Facebook unveiled its new Android experience earlier today, Facebook Home, which is a new people-based Facebook apps-rich user interface that will run on top of Android OS, virtually changing your mobile experience. While not all Android users out there will be interested in it, there are plenty of people that use their smartphones to log into Facebook apps on a daily basis. In fact, Facebook mobile apps are among the most used apps out there. Unfortunately, not all Android devices will be able to run Home as soon as the app launches. Initially only a bunch of Samsung and HTC devices will be supported by Facebook Home including the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, HTC One and HTC One X. Additionally, Home will...

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Android 5.0 could require quad-core processor

Samsung has just come forward saying that the last update that will be sent to the Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets will be the Android 4.2. In doing that, the company might have hinted to the fact that the next major Android update, reportedly called Key Lime Pie, will require a quad-core processor to function properly. According to one online source, the Galaxy Tab 2 models will be getting updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean soon, but that will be the last update for the tablet. Other rumors surrounding the fact that Jelly Bean will be the last Android update for dual-core powered devices seems to be coming true. In a statement from Samsung, the company said, “The Galaxy Tab 2 by Samsung will receive Android 4.1.2 and end with Android...

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Galaxy S2 finally getting updated with Android 4.1

well put on a happy face because Sprint has finally announced plans to update the device with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software. After weeks of waiting for the confirmation, users will be happy to see that Sprint is going to update the device even though, the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 are on the market. The update will bring the software from Android 4.0 to Android 4.1 and it will bring a host of features. The update that started to hit the device today is the first time the Jelly Bean software has appeared in the United States for the Galaxy S2. Once all of the Sprint customers are updated, it will only be a matter of time before those of you on the AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless network are also updated to Jelly Bean as...

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