One of the best things about Android is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, using icon packs, or more. But for ...

In rooting your Android phone you can unlock your handset’s full potential–an increase in speed, battery life, and customizability are just a few of the benefits. You also gain access to free wireless ...

While Android devices are highly customizable, there are some things that Google, your service provider, or your manufacturer definitely don't want you to do. This may include things like uninstalling ...

Google is trying to stamp out rooting apps that exploit an unpatched Linux kernel bug affecting all Android devices. Google can't patch the vast majority of Android devices but it has judged that a ...

Do you have an old Android that still works perfectly well, but isn’t capable of all the things you’d like it to do—or maybe it doesn’t have these hidden Android features that newer models boast?

Reading this post means you have already taken the pain to root your Android device. Now it's time to justify this effort by getting hold of a few applications that will certainly test the unshackled ...

Gaining access to the lowest level (root level) of the Android operating system, which is prohibited on stock devices. Rooting gives the user administrator rights to alter the OS, tweak the hardware ...

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Researchers have uncovered a new type of Android adware that’s virtually impossible to uninstall. The adware exposes phones to potentially dangerous root exploits and masquerades as one of thousands ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...