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[11-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068



And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . This is a new build in which all most every thing is working ! It is now ready for day to day use ! Only some sensors and GPS is not working ! But both the Sims are working well !

Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  




Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )

The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -



Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -






How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 


Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps



Also see Installation video -

 


Source - XDA

Downloads -





Moto G 1st gets Android Lollipop update in Asia : Install It Manually

Update - This update is for Moto G 1st gen only , we have mistakenly written Moto g 2 . 

Motorola has finally started rolling Official Android 5.0 Lollipop for Motorola Moto G 1st Generation ( 2013 variant ) In India . The new Android 5.0 Lollipop brings material User interface and Many changes in Android Interface . 

Android Lollipop OTA has been captured by a xda dev and Now you can install it manually , without loosing its warranty !





To install the update You just have to do the following -

Follow the steps To manually Install It -

Step 1. Download The OTA update Lollipop Zip from below !

Step 2. Put the zip in your Sdcard .

Step 3. Boot to stock recovery mode , using Power + volume down button , then use volume down and then volume up to enter recovery ! 

Step 4. Choose Apply update from Sdcard and select the zip you downloaded on Step 1.

Step 5. Enjoy Lollipop 5.0.2 on Your Moto G

Downloads - 

Mega 

Mirror -

Google drive


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How to Grab Micromax YU Yureka in a first chance ! 10,000 Units up for Grabs


Micromax YU Yureka Smartphone is all set for first flash sale on 13 Jan 2015 at 2 pm .




Micromax said that there will be 10,000 units for sale for the customers , although there are 3 lakhs registrations for the Smartphone and the no. of units seems to be quite less . 

No matter if you will follow the steps below , you will be able to grab one ! 

 

1 - Note - You must be already registered to Buy Yureka Smartphone , else this sale is not for you better luck next time !

2. Get ready with Your speedy wifi or 3g , as 2g network will work very slow and you will loose a chance to get one Yureka .

3. Use Computer / Laptop for The sale , as general mobile device will work slowly for the sale !

4.Get ready for the sale , with all the things above and start your PC/ Lappy at 1:45 pm , Login to your amazon account , from which you have registered for Yureka . 



5. Open Amazon.com , Where Yureka will be sold - Go here to open !

6. Do not reload the page , Let the timer goes on !

7. After the timer get stops , don't think and click on the Buy Now button and Check Out speedly !

And you are done !  

[Updated] Moto G 1st Gen gets Android Lollipop update in India : How to Update

Updated - It was just a soak test , that we rolling out for non registered users and the official Update will be out in few hours ! [ Confirmed by Motorola ]

Motorola has finally started rolling Official Android 5.0 Lollipop for Motorola Moto G 1st Generation ( 2013 variant ) In India . The new Android 5.0 Lollipop brings material User interface and Many changes in Android Interface . 








To install the update You just have to do the following -




Situation 1. If you have received the update notification, then

Step 1.
 Select “Yes, I’m in”.



Step 2. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.

Step 3. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.

Your phone is now updated with lollipop


Situation 2. If you have not received the Android Lollipop update notification then you manually check for update:

Step 1. Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.

Step 2. Select “About phone”.

Step 3. Select “System updates”.

Step 4. Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.

After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.


Your phone is now updated to lollipop



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[ Custom Rom ] YunOS for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300


Samsung Galaxy S3 , the popular device has many roms and it get support of each and every rom also . YunOS is a new custom rom with a brand new experience and interface . The rom has themes support and its a beautiful rom .

The rom is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat so you have to Install recovery according to it ( Latest recovery ) .

Here are some features of YunOS -
  • Simple and beautiful interface
  • Life center is available for help and services
  • Cloud service
  • Themes support
  • Brand new experience


Here are some Screenshots of YunOS -






How to Install YunOS on Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 -

Step 1. - Download The rom from below .

Step 2.- Boot to your recovery mode .

Step 3.- Select Clear data and clear cache .

Step 4. - Select Install zip from SdCard and select YunOS zip file .

Step 5. After installation completes , just reboot your phone .



Downloads -

Download YunOS for Galaxy S3 I9300 from Here



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How to Change Baidu Rom Language to English

Yesterday I installed Biadu Cloud OS custom rom for Samsung Galaxy Core Duos ( I8262 ) and its quite amazing rom . You can Download It from - Baidu Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core I8262

The rom is amazing , but one can get confused in the Chinese language . So here is simple steps to follow so that you can change language to English .

How to Change Baidu Rom Language to English -




Step 1. - Go to settings -

Step 2- Slide left so that you can enter into More settings menu .

Step 3- Now find the Keyboard icon line and select it

Step 4- Now select the first option and there will be Written ENGLISH ( select the one ) .




How to install CWM for Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H/M



Since There is no CWM ( clockworkmod recovery ) for Samsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H/M so devs decided to make one . And cleverior.ipul ( Xda developer ) suceeded in making a bug less recovery for Galaxy Core 2 .This is CWM version 6.0.3.57 in which you will be able to Install till KitKat 4.4.4 and above !

  

How to Install CWM ( clockworkmod recovery ) on amsung Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H/M -




Step 1- Download the Packages from below . 


 Step 2- Install Proper drivers for Samsung Galaxy Core 2 and reboot your PC / Laptop . 

 Step 3- Extract Odin software and Recovery.zip on a folder . 

 Step 4- Open Odin software of PC as Administrator . 

 Step 5- Boot your Phone in Download mode by pressing ( Volume down + Home + Power Buttons). 

 Step 6- Connect Your Phone and PC via usb Cable . 

 Step 7- In Odin , Select PDA and Choose the Recovery.img you have extracted from zip in Step 3 . Note - Make sure in Odin "re-partition" is not ticked . 

 Step 8- Click Start button and wait until the process finishes !


 Downloads - 

 Latest USB drivers for Galaxy Core 2 - Download Here

Odin Software for Windows - Download Here

CWM recovery For Galaxy Core 2 - Download Here

  Source - XDA

Baidu Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core I8262

Update - To change language follow this guide - How to Change Baidu Rom Language to English 






 Baidu is based on Chinese Android firmware . Baidu rom also called as Baidu Cloud rom is like Miui , But it has its own design and own way . Also finally it is available for Samsung Galaxy Core Duos I8262 ( I8260 users can install it , but sim will not work ) . This rom is ported by Gody420 ( Xda member ) from Samsung Galaxy Grand quattro .


   So here are some Guides that your must follow before proceeding -

Rooting Guide For Samsung Galaxy Core

How To Install Cwm / Twrp Custom Recovery On Samsung Galaxy Core  

Features of Baidu Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core duos i8262 -
  • Based on Chinese firmware
  • Regular updates
  • Nice performance
  • Look like Miui
  • Themes changing option
  • Based on 4.1.2

ScreenShots of Baidu Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core duos i8262 -





  Video [  Review ] Baidu Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core duos i8262 - 




How to Install Baidu Rom on Samsung Galaxy Core duos i8262 - 

 Step 1. Download the Baidu Rom zip from below . 

 Step 2. Put it in your SdCard 


 Step 3. Go to Custom recovery and select 

 Step 4. Wipe data , Wipe cache 

 Step 5. Select Install zip from sdCard and Select Biadu Os rom 

Step 6. Reboot !

Note - Flash it at your own risk . First boot may take 5 to 10 Minutes .

Video - How to Install Baidu Rom on Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262 -

 

Downloads -
 Biadu Rom Galaxy Core I8262 - Download Here

Source - XDA

WWE Immortals : New Fighting game coming soon

WWE and Warner bros are joining together to make this awesome epic game that will bring the real world fighting to your  Smartphones .




 The game will be a fighting game in which all the WWE players will be like superheros and has to fight for their opponents .

 This will be a free to play Smartphone game that will be available to IPhone , IPad , IPod touch and Android devices . It will be available on I tunes and Google play store soon . 


The game will be big in size so get ready with your net cards or wifi . This game will be similarly like Injustice and Mortal , in which one has to choose his or her superstar and has to fight and open gates for victory . 

 The game will be available  on 15th January 2015 . So be ready to experience the New Game of This new Year !

[5-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068




And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . This is a new build in which all most every thing is working except RIL , sensors and GPS  else every thing is working awesome ! Thanks to the dev luca020400 .



Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  

Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )


The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -

Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -






How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 

Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps



Also see Installation video -




Source - XDA

Downloads -


Xiaomi Announces Redmi 2 with 64-Bit Snapdragon processor and more

Xiaomi The Chienese Smartphone maker company finally relieved its another giant smartphone namely Xiaomi Redmi 2 , the upgraded version of Xiaomi Redmi 1s .



The company might have not sold many smartphone's in US and UK , but its still ruling in Asian countries . Xiaomi Redmi 2 might be a tougher Smartphone of 2015 .



Redmi 2 is readily available in 112$ in US and it might be available soon in other countries .  Redmi 2 will come with Miui 6 along with the awesome specs -


  • Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz, quad-core 64-bit So
  • 4.7-inch 720p IPS LCD
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 2200mAh battery
  • 8GB storage with microSD card
  • 8MP camera
  • FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE
  • Dual SIM

Source - Xiaomi Website

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[2015] [3 jan - 4 jan ] Myntra Fasion Sale Discount Coupons


Today is the Starting day of Myntra sale in which people can buy Many things like Clothes , Shoes , watches and more at a very decent price . 

And i bought many of them , So here i am sharing some more coupons that you can use for Buying Clothes and more goodies at more discount .

Note - These coupons will expire on 4th Jan

30 % off -

On the purchase of Rs. 1599 you can get more 30% off by Applying this code -



APP30

25% off -

On the purchase of Rs. 1599 you can get more 30% off by Applying this code -


SHOP25

20 % off -

On the purchase of Rs. 999  you can get more 30% off by Applying this code -


SHOP20

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Alcatel ONETOUCH , Alcatel's First Smartwatch

As the new year has begin , new tech companies will arise and will launch their products in the Tech market . In the previous year many of the companies launched their Smartwatch  . 




New Chinese company will be the first one to bring The Smartwatch in the Year 2015 and also it seems that it will come at reasonable price and a bunch of features .

Display -

The new Alcatel OneTouch will come with a round display like Motorola Moto 360 and will offer a high pixel density . According to information it can offer a 1.55 inch lcd display and the display will be protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3



Os -

Alcatel OneTouch Smartwatch will come with Android os Out of the box . It will be easily connected to any other android device .

Price -

The Company has said that it will offer most affordable price . The company said that it will come with " Smart Price " , So we can assume a decent price .
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KitCat Build 4 for Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262

And the awesome rom for Samsung Galaxy Core is here ! It will be last build of KitCat rom for Samsung Galaxy Core . After 1 lakh plus download of KitCat rom , presenting Kitcat Build 4 .



Samsung has left Samsung Galaxy core and will not give any update to It , not even 4.2 Jelly bean . So i decided to make a rom which will give both performance and looks . So made KitCat ( 2nd Custom rom for Samsung Galaxy Core ) .

So here are some Guides that your must follow before proceeding -

Rooting Guide For Samsung Galaxy Core

 How To Install Cwm / Twrp Custom Recovery On Samsung Galaxy Core



So after doing the above steps you can flash Kitcat build 4 .
But always remember to keep a backup , also TWRP is a recommended recovery ! Charge your battery and get ready for Upcoming steps ! 

ScreenShots of KitCat Build 4 -





Features -

All the features of previous builds ( Many many many ! )

New features are -

Theme Based on Android 5.0 Lollipop 
Lollipop keyboard
Lollipop apps
Faster than ever , smooth 
All bugs fixed
Official Google Lollipop launcher
New Lock-screen statusbar  
New Lockscreen effect

Small Video Review  Kit-Cat [Build 4 ] For Samsung galaxy core duos -


How to Install KitCat Build 4 on Samsung Galaxy Core -

Step 1. Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage

Step 2.Go Into recovery cwm mode

Step 3.Wipe data

Step 4.Wipe cache

Step 5.Wipe dalvik cache

Step 6.Install zip from sd card

Step 7.Choose KitCat.zip and reboot !


Downloads -


Download - Here



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Xolo Launched Q700 Club with dual front speakers

Xolo Indian Smartphone manufacturer company has unveiled new Xolo Q700 Club , which will come with Dual front speakers and an awesome no. of specs . It is listed on Company's website at a price tag of INR 6,999 .




This smartphone seems to be Upgraded version of Xolo Q700 and Q700i . Xolo q700 club comes with 1.3 GHz quad core processor and 4.5 inch display . It features a 5 mp rear camera and 0.3 mp of front camera . 



The Smartphone comes with 1Gb of ram and 8 gb of Internal storage , Also it will come with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box . The main feature of Smartphone is dual speakers and A bunch of music apps .




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How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto G 2nd Gen ( 2014 )


Like other Motorola Smartphones you can Unlock Moto G 2nd Gen ( 2014 ) Bootloader also . Unlocking Bootloader voids warrenty , but still people Unlock Bootloader for Development Purposes .




Note -

We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone . 

Keep a backup of your data before following the steps , as Unlocking will wipe all your data .




By following this below guide , you can easily unlock your bootloader of Moto G 2nd Generation .


How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto G 2nd Gen ( 2014 ) -

Step 1. Download Minimal ADB and fastboot from below .



Step 2. Download and Install Latest Motorola Drivers from below .

Step 3. Go to Moto G 2nd Gen ( 2014 ) Settings > Developer Settings and Select Allow OEM Unlock .

Step 4. Switch off your Motorola Moto 2nd Gen ( 2014 ) and Boot to Fastboot mode by pressing Power + Volume down button at the same time .

Step 5. Now Open Minimal ADB and fastboot ( which you downloaded in step 2 ) on PC and open cmd from there .

Step 6. Connect your Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen ( 2014 ) to PC via USB cable .

Step 7. Type This on Cmd   fastboot oem get_unlock_data  .

You will get a String , just copy it and Paste it in a Notepad and remove empty spaces from it .

Step 8. Go to Motorola's website and Log in using your Google / Motorola Id and paste the Copied String on 6th Step .

Step 9. Now complete all the Steps at Motorola's Website and Request unlock key . 

Step 10. You will get an Unlock key at your mail id , just copy it .

Step 11. In Cmd ( which you opened following step 5 ) type -

fastboot devices 

It will check , your device is connected or not , after that type -

fastboot oem unlock Key 

Replace Key with the Unlock Key , you got on Step 10 .



How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 )


Like other Motorola Smartphones you can Unlock Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 ) Bootloader also . Unlocking Bootloader voids warrenty , but still people Unlock Bootloader for Development Purposes .




Note -

We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone . 

Keep a backup of your data before following the steps , as Unlocking will wipe all your data .




By following this below guide , you can easily unlock your bootloader of Moto E 1st Generation ( 2014 ) .


How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 ) -

Step 1. Download Minimal ADB and fastboot from below .



Step 2. Download and Install Latest Motorola Drivers from below .

Step 3. Go to Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 ) Settings > Developer Settings and Select Allow OEM Unlock .

Step 4. Switch off your Motorola Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 ) and Boot to Fastboot mode by pressing Power + Volume down button at the same time .

Step 5. Now Open Minimal ADB and fastboot ( which you downloaded in step 2 ) on PC and open cmd from there .

Step 6. Connect your Motorola Moto E 1st Gen ( 2014 ) to PC via USB cable .

Step 7. Type This on Cmd   fastboot oem get_unlock_data  .

You will get a String , just copy it and Paste it in a Notepad and remove empty spaces from it .

Step 8. Go to Motorola's website and Log in using your Google / Motorola Id and paste the Copied String on 6th Step .

Step 9. Now complete all the Steps at Motorola's Website and Request unlock key . 

Step 10. You will get an Unlock key at your mail id , just copy it .

Step 11. In Cmd ( which you opened following step 5 ) type -

fastboot devices 

It will check , your device is connected or not , after that type -

fastboot oem unlock Key 

Replace Key with the Unlock Key , you got on Step 10 .



How to Downgrade Moto G 2nd Gen Xt1068 from Lollipop to Kitkat

Many of the users must have upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop officially or Many of them have flashed other countries version on Their Moto G 2014 . Also some of them have flashed cm12 ( Android 5.0.2 ) including me . 




So this Guide will cover how you can downgrade from Android 5.0 Lollipop to Android 4.4.4 Kitkat , Without Bricking your device .



How to Downgrade Your Moto G 2nd Generation ( 2014 ) from Android 5.0 Lollipop to Android 4.4.4 Kitkat -

Step 1. Download Latest XT1068 Android 4.4.4 Kitkat official Firmware from below .

Step 2. Download The tools which we will be using to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat , from below .

Step 3. After Downloading , Extract both the firmware package and The tools in the same folder ( Yes in the same folder ) .


Step 4. Reboot your Phone To bootloader mode and connect your Phone to PC via USB cable .

Step 5. Open Command Prompt on the same folder ( By - right click on mouse + shift button and open command window ) .

Step 6. Copy , Paste and run the following commands in The Command window .


mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata


Step 7. The above Command will take few minutes , after that run following command -


mfastboot.exe reboot

Step 8. Congrats your Phone should be on Kitkat firmware now !


Downloads -

Kitkat 4.4.4 Firmware - Download

M fastboot Tools - Download




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How to restore Moto G 2014 [XT1068] back to Stock 4.4.4 Kitkat

Many users installs Custom roms , Updates manually without knowing the bugs ,having bootloops , bricked device . This guide will teach , How to restore your previous Official Android 4.4.4 Kitkat version on Moto G 2014 . 




This guide will work on Moto G 2014 XT1068 dual sim  Only . 
This guide will also help the ones who have upgraded to Lollipop and want to downgrade it to Kitkat .

ScreenShots -




 How to restore your previous Official Android 4.4.4 Kitkat version on Moto G 2014 -

Step 1. Enable USB debugging and RSA Key should be allowed .

Step 2. Download the Android 4.4.4 Kitkat package from below .

Step 3. Extract the zip to your Laptop / PC .

Step 4. Plug your Moto G 2014 via USB cable to your PC .

Step 5. Run the Auto Restore Script ( You will get the file in the downloaded zip below ) .




Downloads -

Kitkat firmwares -

1. KXB21.85.27 (latest version) - Download Here

2. KXB21.85.23 - GB Region (UK) - Download Here

How to Install Official TWRP ( touch recovery ) on Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop compatible ]

Custom recovery is must for Installing other custom roms like Cyanogenmod , PAC , or any flashable zip , mods etc . So here is the best custom recovery for Motorola Moto G 2014 ( 2nd Generation ) . 



Twrp recovery is the touch based custom recovery . Thanks to luca020400 ( Xda developer ) for Officially making it for Moto G 2nd Generation .  

Also read -  Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

Screenshot of TWRP recovery for Motorola Moto G2 -








There are no bugs in the recovery , so you can flash it easily by following below steps -





Step 1.Download TWRP recovery from below .

Step 2. Flash it using any other recovery .

Or 

Step 1. Step 1.Download TWRP recovery from below .


Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3.Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4.Install Adb and Fastboot into your PC (if don't install yet) (Windows, Mac)

Step 5.From CMD or Terminal go into your the download folder and execute:

Quote:


fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

( rename the recovery image name to recovery.img)



Source - XDA

Download - 

Twrp official recovery moto G 2014