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If your Android device is short on space, or you want to work around country restrictions, then you can simply download and install APK files directly from Google Play to your computer and install it on your device later. Effectively, you can store an APK collection on your hard drive or cloud storage, then dip into it when you want to grab an app. Here’s how to download APKs to your PC.
What to do when Google Play isn’t working
Google Play Store errors and how to fix them
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If you’re a regular reader of AndroidPIT, you’ve probably spotted lots of guides on how to root Android. If you’re not an Android expert, the idea of messing with your system can be a bit intimidating, though, and the warnings about messing up and bricking devices can put many people off what’s actually a pretty simple and useful task. The excellent iRoot app makes rooting your device a one-click affair, and you don’t need to worry about voiding the warranty on your device either.
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If you’re new to the world of IFTTT (If This Then That), allow us to enlighten you. It’s a free web platform that helps you connect all kinds of apps and services to suit your needs. It can do everything from text you weather alerts to repost your Instagram photos on Twitter, and it integrates tightly with the Android ecosystem as well.
Best productivity apps for Android
How to use IFTTT to automate Android
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As experience has shown, all smartphones have their own particular issues, and the Galaxy S5 is no exception. If we’re lucky, the problem is widespread and the solution becomes quickly known. But this doesn’t always happen and some problems only appear gradually or after a new Android update. Here are the 10 most common Samsung Galaxy S5 problems and how to fix them.
Galaxy S5 tips and tricks
Galaxy S5 Android update: when will I get it?
Buy Now: Galaxy S5 cases and covers from Amazon
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a great phablet, but its internal memory isn’t as much as some of us would like: that 32 GB of on-board storage can fill up awfully quickly. Read on to discover how to increase internal memory on Galaxy Note 4 devices.
Galaxy Note 4 vs Galaxy Note 6
Best phone plans for the Galaxy Note 4
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For some peculiar reason Motorola decided to change the way you access the Recovery Menu on the Moto G (second generation). In KitKat, it was the ‘traditional’ way, but following the update to Lollipop things changed and an extra step was thrown in there. If you find your phone acting up and think it needs a fresh start, here’s how to factory reset the Moto G (2014) for better performance.
Moto G (2014) tips
Moto G (2014) Android update news
Buy now: Moto G (2014) from Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk
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Everybody loves Instagram, but most of us wish there were a few extra features in the app, like the ability to zoom into photos to check out a particular detail. Instagram doesn’t include this feature because it wants the app experience to be as fast as possible, but what if I told you that the Android system itself had a built-in Instagram zoom feature? Read on to find out how to zoom into Instagram photos.
Instagram update news
Best Android Lollipop features
iOS 9 vs Android M comparison: which OS update is better?
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For most of us, app installation is something we do with the Play Store. But sometimes the best way to get an app is via an APK file, especially if that app isn’t officially available for your device. With Google Chrome being one of the most popular Android apps, we’ve prepared a guide showing you how to install it yourself. Here’s how to download Google Chrome via APK file.
How to make Chrome faster on Android
Chrome for Android tips and tricks
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There’s a lot to like about Chrome for Android, from the way it syncs your history and bookmarks over from the desktop to the incognito mode you can take advantage of to keep a lid on how much of your activity is being tracked. However, over time it can start to become sluggish. Here are some ways you can speed up Chrome for Android.
Chrome for Android update news
Chrome for Android tips and tricks
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If you’re constantly playing around with your device and installing custom ROMs, you might occasionally encounter a technical problem that requires a visit to a service center. However, when your flash counter reflects a number greater than zero, this may cause you problems with the repair warranty that came with your factory phone. By utilizing an app called Triangle Away (valid for many Samsung devices) you can solve this problem, even if you’re up to your neck in custom ROMs. I’ll explain how to use this application to reset your flash counter to zero.