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What is rooting on Android? Should I root my phone? Some interesting looking apps ask for root access, why? In this article we define root, explain what it is and how to tell if your device is rooted already. We also give details on the pros and cons of rooting your Android phone, including the legal and warranty risks.
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QR codes are everywhere: these little pixelated squares appear on billboards and poster ads, in magazines and on product packaging. Unlocking their contents can share contact info or Wi-Fi passwords, or take you to the website for a film you’ve just seen the poster for. So how do you use them? Here’s how to scan QR codes with an Android phone.
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5 Min.
Contactless payment is totally in vogue and there are many reasons for this. No more fumbling with cash, just holding your card, smartphone or watch up to the reader and the job is done. Paying with a smartwatch is especially convenient, which is why we’ll guide you through how it works and what it offers.
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Samsung Knox is a security system that was included in the official update to Android 4.3 on Samsung devices. It’s a discontinued service these days, and came disabled by default ever since the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, so if you have a newer phone, there’s nothing to worry about. However, some older devices still have Knox installed and activated by default. Here’s how to uninstall Knox from Galaxy devices.
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We love apps. We love free apps. And we love paid apps being given away for free most of all. But we don’t like pirates and we don’t like stealing. There are plenty of legal ways to get paid apps for free on Android – including in the Play Store – and we’re going to share a few with you.
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So you are now the proud owner of Amazon’s small smart speaker, the Echo Dot. So you can’t wait to get it all set up to get the most out of its digital assistant, Alexa. In this article, we will explain how to start it and set up, but also how to reset the Echo Dot or connect a Bluetooth speaker to it.
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If you’ve joined team Android because of all of the customization options, you may have already tried custom ringtones, icon packs and launchers. Now it’s time to go to the next level: customized LED notifications. Let’s get into it!
The best tips and guides for new Android users
How to save battery life on your Android device
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You have probably heard people talking about the famed 10,000 steps per day goal. Despite its arbitrary nature – the figure comes from a Japanese pun – counting steps can be a good motivator for being more active. Here’s how to do it without a smartwatch.
Stay in shape with the best Android health and fitness apps
The best smart bands and fitness trackers
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3 Min.
If you like customizing your smartphone, you’ve probably already tried out different launchers and changed the theme of your device a few times. However, have you ever tried to change the boot animation on your phone? We’ll show you how you can get some custom animations on your smartphone and shake up that boring old boot up animation.
The best launchers to reinvigorate your smartphone
Customization heaven: the best icon packs for Android
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One of the most annoying restrictions on YouTube app is that it automatically pauses the video you’re watching or listening to when you navigate to another screen or open another app on your device. But there are ways around this.
Best music player apps for Android
Best music streaming apps for Android