Windows 7 Bootanimation

Guys i made a new boot animation with machine sound(power.ogg)
which you have seen in your windows 7 machine
This boot animation is based on win 7 start logo which starts with some stars and end with a windows colored flag....
here are some screen shot 

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DOWNLOAD HERE
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installation:flash with stock/cwm recovery
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this bootanimation containing the machine sound
the real windows 7 sound is here you can replace it by the machine sound
first download this

installation:
please see this step by step::
i)makes sure that u have rooted and root explorer installed on your device
ii)open root explorer (mount as r/w)
iii)open system>etc.
iv)there is a file poweron.ogg.
(backup it)
replace it by the downloaded file.....
rename file by poweron.ogg
done

GALAXY s3 boot anim

guys, this a new boot animation for our galaxy y og new samsung galaxy s3

link to download:http://www.4shared.com/zip/UpdJAmOW/s3bootanim.html

mirror 1:http://www.mediafire.com/?0tz76ir2r3ry1t0

installation:

off your phone

open boot in recovery(vol up+power+home)

then apply update from sdcard(2nd option)

select the file

DONE; enjoy☺

BY ME(explodeaamir@xda)

Samsung Galaxy mini S5570 – Steps to Install Cyanogen mod 9 ICS 4.0.3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy mini S5570 users can now easily update their phones with the latest beta 7 version of ICS Android 4.0.3 firmware with the help of some simple steps which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. Please be informed that this is not an official firmware update released by Samsung Electronics and also there won’t be any official updates for this device which is a very unfortunate event. But not to worry as constant coverage on updates can be found over here on Android Advices. Since it’s a beta firmware, there will be some bugs, but as in when the time progresses, we will get to see many updates which will fix the issues if at all there are any. Please note that this firmware will only work on the rooted devices.

Working:

• boot
• GSM (phone/messages/GPRS/EDGE/3G)
• Wifi
• Bluetooth
• HW acceleration (full)
• Sound
• Headphones
• GPS
• All sensors (proximity, roration etc)
• CyanogenMod settings (not all, it’s not fully merged by CyanogenMod team, not my fault)
• Market (now you can download all apps available for Gio with GB)
• Fixed animations (now it looks so good)
• Facebook sync
• Buttons backlight
• BLN support
• GMail fully works
• Browser fully works
• ICS keyboard
• Games – works as smoothly as on Gingerbread
• YouTube
• Deep sleep
• Wifi signal indicator
• Native Android mass storage
• Without flickering
• Almost working HW video acceleration
• Smooth YT (LQ right now)
• Live Wallpapers

Change log of Beta 7:

• New Adreno200 libraries for ICS
• Fast and smooth system
• Live Wallpapers working – won’t slow down your system, like on Gingerbread! (I’m using Phase Beam, it’s beautiful)
• Gallery and calculator fully working all the time
• Gmail working without any problem
• Browser working really good (smooth and fast)
• All apps with graphic problems, like Power amp, now working without any
• Updated AOSP/CM9 sources
• (development info) New gralloc and hwcomposer
• Updated Macław’s audio libriaries

Disclaimer: Neither we, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.

Rooting Information: For applying this ICS Cyanogen mod 9 update, you need to root the device and once you root the device, the warranty will get lost. The only way with which you can regain the lost warranty is by reapplying the official update.

Pre Requisites:

• All the data present in your Samsung Galaxy mini S5570 handset should be backed up only with the help of below mentioned options. Don’t make use of KIES to back up the data as KIES won’t support the custom ROM firmwares. In the process of the firmware update, there is a possibility that the data may get lost or corrupted.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,

Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,

Call Log - Call Log and Restore

Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,

APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Minimum charge left in the device should be at least 60% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

• Disable all the antivirus suites in your computer and uninstall the same in your device as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.

• Enable the USB Debugging in Galaxy mini S5570 from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked as shown in the below screen capture.

• Irrespective of the current firmware you are ON, you need to ensure that you have rooted the same as this firmware can only be applied on the rooted firmwares.

So, once you finish following all the above mentioned instructions you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed list of tutorial which you need to follow so as to update your Galaxy mini S5570.

Procedure to Update Galaxy mini S5570 with ICS Beta 7 Cyanogen mod 9 Firmware:

• After downloading ICS CM9 Package for Galaxy mini S5570 (Beta 7 (untested) for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 (8 Mar 2012) ” )from here to your computer.

• Now, turn Off the device so that it can be then entered into the recovery mode.

• The recovery mode in the Galaxy mini S55700 can be entered by Holding Menu Button and then Power ON the device. If the device turns ON in the normal mode then you need to try again to enter into the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” so that this will clear the cache which is there in your device.

• Select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” > “ICS CM9 Package for Galaxy mini S5570 Beta 7”. It may take up to 10 minutes to process the update file.

For Users Facing Force Close Errors:

• Turn off your device so that it can then be entered in the recovery mode.

• In recovery mode select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” so that this will clear the cache after which select “++++ Go Back ++++” and select “reboot system now” which will restart the Galaxy mini S5570.

Tip: Due to some reasons if the update process gets failed or interrupted, then you need to apply the update again by following the steps again from the start. Don’t forget to restore the backup which you have taken in the initial steps.

Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same at the earliest. Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the update of ICS in your Galaxy mini S5570.

How to Update Galaxy Nexus with Official ICS 4.0.4 Firmware with Odin

Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus smartphone users who couldn’t apply the update of ICS Android 4.0.4 with the help of recovery image method which we came with the same few days back can now install the firmware with the most popular sort of the method that is via KIES. The build number of this ICS Android 4.0.4 update is the IMM76Dand also in the process of this article we will be checking out on what are the pros and cons of this release. Additionally, we will also be checking out on what are the list of pre requisites you need to follow along with the detailed tutorial on how to apply this update.

Change Log of ICS 4.0.4 for Galaxy Nexus:

Pros:

• Time Lag in application shift has been considerably reduced,
• Battery is now optimized more than before,
• Camera bug related to shutter lag has been fixed,
• Camera now from lock screen loads faster,
• 3D apps now render faster than before,
• Animation issues with some apps has been addressed,
• User Interface is much more fluidic,

Cons:

• Ringtones are the same as which were for earlier version,
• Kernel has been updated but the version is old one,
• Some applications like launcher and Games still lags

• We recommend you to back up all the data present in your device with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use KIES to back up the data as it will not support the phone after this update since it’s a custom ROM firmware.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Nexus with Official IMM76D ICS 4.0.4 Firmware

• All the data present in your Galaxy Nexus should be backed up with the help of below mentioned instructions so that just in case if the data gets erased or corrupted, the same can be easily restored with the help of below mentioned steps.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Minimum charge left in the phone should be 60% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update. (If you don’t follow this step then the chances are more that your phone may get DEAD for which we should not be responsible).
• Disable all the security suites installed in your computer and uninstall all antivirus tools in your computer so as to ensure that the firmware update is not interrupted in the middle of the process.
• Enable the USB debugging in your phone from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked. USB Debugging Mode can only be enabled once you disconnect the phone from computer. USB Debugging should be ticked.

Assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to apply this update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Nexus with IMM76D ICS 4.04 Firmware:

• Download the 4.0.4 Firmware Package from here to your computer along with the Odinfrom here to your computer.

• Once you have downloaded, extract he firmware package to get the TAR File and open the Odin in your computer. After this, you need to turn off your Galaxy Nexus so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.

• The download mode in Galaxy Nexus can be entered by pressing the Volume Down button + Power Button till you see the download mode screen on your phone.
• Connect your Phone to the computer with the Original USB cable and then you will see that the ID: COM section will turn Yellow which will mean that all the drivers have been successfully updated.

Note: if the ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow, you need to check with two things which are mentioned below,

• Install the USB Drivers in your computer &
• Go to the Path “Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings” and ensure that “Samsung KIES” option is ticked before connecting the phone to the computer.

• Click on “PDA” and then select “CF_YAKJU_IMM76D_full.tar”. After this, all you need to do is to just click on “Start” to start the firmware update.

• Once the update is successfully completed, the device will be restarted and once you see the home screen then disconnect the phone from the connected computer.

• Now, just in case if you face any issues like force close then you need to turn Off your device and enter the device in the recovery mode. With the help of below shown video, you can easily learn on how to enter your phone in the recovery mode. The recovery mode can be entered by holding the Volume up rocker key and press the Power button to turn it ON in the download mode.

• In recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now with the help of Volume rocker keys. Once it’s done, you then will have to select the option of “reboot system now” for restarting the device.

Note: At any point of time just in case if the process of firmware update gets stopped due to any reason, all you need to do is restart the process from the start by re inserting the battery.

Congratulations, you have now successfully applied the update of ICS Android 4.0.4 in your Galaxy Nexus. Do let us know in the comments section below just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

How to Root & Install Custom Recovery Image in LG Optimus 3D P920 Android Phone

LG Optimus 3D smartphone users can now root and install the custom recovery image file in your phone. The biggest advantage of doing so will empower you to install the custom ROM Firmwares and other beta firmware versions. Very soon we will be coming up with the detailed articles which will help you to install the beta or custom ROM Firmwares. Also, for all those who are having the LG Thrill too can follow this article to install the custom recovery image. The best part of this recovery installation process is that it will enable the features like Stock recovery, clockwork mod recovery and also it installs the touch based latest clockwork mod recovery.

Disclaimer: Please note that this process of firmware update is not recommended for the basic users and is only recommended for the advanced users. Also, we should not be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in any manner after applying this update.

Quick pre Requisites:

• In the process of installing the recovery image or rooting there is a possibility that the data in the device may get deleted or corrupted. So to restore the same, you need to follow the below mentioned steps. Please note that you should not make use of LG Suite for backing up the data as it won’t be supporting the custom recovery image.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Minimum charge left in the device should be at least 60% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

• Enable the USB Debugging in your Optimus 3D from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked as shown in the below screen capture.

Ensure that you have disabled all the antivirus suites in your computer as these tools generally interrupt the process of firmware update.

Assuming that you have followed all the instructions mentioned above, you can now proceed to the next page where we will be checking out on what are the instructions to install this custom recovery image and root.

Procedure to Root & Install Custom Recovery Image in LG Optimus 3D:

• First up you need to Download the Recovery Manager package from here to your computer and once you have downloaded, extract the same. From the extracted files, you need to open the adb files so that all the adb drivers are installed in the computer which are very important for installing the custom mod recovery. Ensure that all the files after extraction match with the one which is mentioned below.

• Now, from the extracted files you will have to open the file named as “Recovery Manager.bat” and then connect your phone to the computer ensuring that the USB Debugging is enabled in your phone.

• Now, you will see that on screen there will be 5 options as shown in the below screen capture. If you are on the custom ROM Firmware then you can type 1 and press enter. Similarly, you can select the corresponding option like Clock Work mod recovery, touch clockwork mod recovery.

• As soon as the device is rooted successfully and the custom recovery image is installed successfully, you need to select “Exit” option in the command prompt window. Now, to check whether the device is successfully installed with the custom recovery image you will have to boot your device in the recovery mode. Please note that once the device is rooted successfully, you then need to install the Super User app from the Google Play Store.

Note: At any point of time just in case if the process of firmware update gets stopped due to any reason, all you need to do is restart the process from the start by re inserting the battery.

Just in case if you face any issues do let us know in the comments section below as we will try to address the same at the earliest. Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your LG Optimus 3D / LG Thrill.