The Android community sure knows how to make things exciting. Rather than just finding a rooting method for a single device, XDA Developers forum member StoneBoy Tony has figured out a way to root over twenty devices. You read that right. Samsung devices running Android 2.3.3 to 2.3.7 that couldn’t be rooted using the SuperOneClick tool can finally gain root access. StoneBoy Tony originally created the rooting method for the Samsung Galaxy Mini running Gingerbread, but it turns out that the rooting method is also compatible with other Samsung devices. Packing Superuser 3.0.7, su 3.0.3.2, and BusyBox 1.19.4, this rooting …
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i users who are still waiting for the official Ice Cream Sandwich update might have to wait a little bit longer. The ICS update that Sony promised has yet to surface, so Xperia Arc users will have to make do with the latest Android 2.3.4 firmware. Also officially known as the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62, the upgrade features performance boosts for the system and some added fixes and customizations. If you’re running a rooted Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i, then installing the official firmware will automatically revoke your root privileges. This also means that you will need to …
For LG Optimus Black users who have been patiently awaiting an update, the Android 4.0 is not yet available. Instead, an update for Android 2.3 Gingerbread has started to roll out and is currently available in India and some parts of Europe. It won’t be too long before other markets will get the update too. Once users get to update their smartphone’s OS, they will be using Android 2.3.4. While other competitors are already gearing up for the latest Android 4.0 OS, the Ice Cream Sandwich, the Optimus Black is still getting the Android 2.3 update. Even though it is …
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