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GALAXY S 4 rooted before release, Octa-core only for now

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 1 Apr, 2013
GALAXY S 4 rooted before release, Octa-core only for now
While the Samsung GALAXY S 4 flagship smartphone is up for pre-order in a few select markets, it's still not available to the public. However, that hasn't stopped those awesome developers at XDA from already rooting the device. It appears that the GALAXY S 4 has already been rooted, but this is only for the Exynos 5 Octa 8-core version.
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.2 update is real, hits test devices

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 4 Mar, 2013
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.2 update is real, hits test devices
Last week reports surfaced from Verizon's official Twitter account that an update for the Galaxy Nexus was in the works and coming soon. Like many of you, we were extremely skeptical considering the device is four updates behind the rest of the Nexus family. Today though, it looks to be real as the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus has apparently begun rolling out to beta testers.
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Get a taste of Ubuntu Phone OS early with Ubuntu Phone Experience

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 13 Feb, 2013
Get a taste of Ubuntu Phone OS early with Ubuntu Phone Experience
The developers from Ubuntu have been busy lately building an all new Ubuntu Phone OS that aims to take Android and other smartphones to a new level. Their entire UI is completely different full of gesture-based on screen actions. We've covered it plenty in the past and even got some hands-on time with their new OS. For those that don't want to wait, read on for more details on this new 3rd party app mimicking the OS.
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Verizon Galaxy Note II bootloader gets unlocked, bring on the CM10.1

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 12 Dec, 2012
Verizon Galaxy Note II bootloader gets unlocked, bring on the CM10.1
Hmm. That certainly didn't take very long now did it? For all those owners of Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note II we have some good news in the form of an unlocked bootloader. In their usual fashion, the folks from XDA Developers have came up with a little solution to our Verizon problems. Read on for more details and the quick video for your viewing pleasure.
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LG Nexus pops up again – confirms 8GB storage and no SD

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 9 Oct, 2012
LG Nexus pops up again – confirms 8GB storage and no SD
Another LG Nexus has appeared over on XDA this evening, making the rumors sound more and more true by the hour. We now have what looks to be two different models hanging out in the wild. The reports of Google handing them out to staff last week seems legit. This is another LG-E960 -- some are calling the LG Optimus G Nexus -- but for now we're going with the LG Nexus. More details below.
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Nexus One receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean alpha build [Video]

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 18 Jul, 2012
Nexus One receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean alpha build [Video]
Now that Google has officially released Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to the masses and their open source project, developers are hard at work porting it to other devices. Sadly Google's popular Nexus One isn't receiving the same love as the Nexus S or Motorola XOOM when it comes to updates. Don't worry though, developers have you covered and you can check out Jelly Bean for the Nexus One right now.
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Galaxy Nexus CM9 add-on pack brings Galaxy S III goodies

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  • By Michael Crider
  • on 28 May, 2012
Galaxy Nexus CM9 add-on pack brings Galaxy S III goodies
We all know how it is. Six months after purchasing the be-all, end-all Android superphone, new models like the HTC One X and upcoming Galaxy S III are looking mighty tempting... but you're stuck in your two-year contract. What's a saddened Android modder to do? Well, if you're OK with having the look without the horsepower, then a team of XDA members is here to help. He's developed a flashable theme pack that will turn CyanogenMod 9 for the Galaxy Nexus into a pretty good imitation of the GSIII.
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AT&T HTC One X gets its bootloader unlocked

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 24 May, 2012
AT&T HTC One X gets its bootloader unlocked
If you're the type that enjoys tweaking your Android smartphone (who doesn't) and have recently purchased the HTC One X we have good news today. After we reported on AT&T's efforts to lock down the bootloader it appears that they've failed because the trusty XDA developers have already got a solution. You can now safely and easily unlock the AT&T HTC One X bootloader using the method below.
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Samsung Galaxy S III rooted already

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  • By Cory Gunther
  • on 21 May, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S III rooted already
The brand new Samsung Galaxy S III hasn't even hit the shelves yet and it's already been rooted. Thanks to the awesome and well known XDA Developer Chainfire we now have full access before the phone is even commercially available. The only issue with achieving root is the fact he doesn't have the device in-hand for testing, but the process should remain the same come release day.
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Samsung Galaxy S III rooted already

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  • By Michael Crider
  • on 18 May, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S III rooted already
Well that didn't take long. The Samsung Galaxy S III, would-be king of smartphones and not due to release in any market for a week and a half, has already been rooted. Noted XDA member Chainfire posted the steps that he took to root a stock Galaxy S III - without saying exactly how he got his hands on it. The process was achieved remotely.
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