Masterclass Android tweak: Give your phone a new look – Android Planet

 

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One of the biggest advantages of Android is of course that the platform largely adaptable . Wallpapers, themes and fonts to the complete interface, icons and menus of your device. Android can tweak on multiple levels and not for any customization you do a deep dive into the settings.

In this masterclass we will show you how to Android in different ways to put your hand. We put the steps you have to go through one by one and give tips where you have to watch

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Set new wallpaper (beginner)

A new wallpaper set is the easiest way to give. your Android device a fresh look By default, there may be a number of good backgrounds on your phone, otherwise you can also choose wallpapers from your gallery. To one set, you have an empty spot on a home screen printing on most devices. Then you get the option to select. New (live) background, theme, or shortcut Choose a picture for your home screens and / or unlock screen.

Do not have suitable backgrounds on your phone, then just dive in Google Play. When you search there on “Android wallpaper” you can find the necessary results. There are Premium HD Wallpapers to download, but also less chaste collections wallpapers with half-naked women. Do you have a nice set found, please check before installation whether it is often downloaded and properly assessed. So you know you download good quality wallpapers. Also check the permissions the app requires; it is strange as a wallpaper also access your location, contacts and calendar requests.

install another launcher (mean)

A little difficult, but nevertheless it is easy to set up. alternative launcher Do you like the default look of the Android device but nothing of the interface feels slow and little responsive to, it offers another, often less heavy launcher solution. There are plenty in Google Play to find, but we recommend Nova Launcher or GO Launcher EX. These works smoothly, are quite adaptable and offer expansion capabilities. Moreover, they are free to download and – if they do not like – again. Easy to remove

Setting up a launcher is very simple. After downloading the home button on your device and a message asking which home screen you want to select appears. When you have selected the correct launcher and ‘Always’ tap, it will remain set. In Settings & gt; Viewer you can always select a different launcher and if you want to back from, you simply remove it via Settings & gt; Apps / Application. “

A custom rom choose (mean)

Recently we wrote about five fine custom ROMs for Android. The ROM is by far the most popular is to tweak your Android device is CyanogenMod. Like other alternative Android versions CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project, the open source version of Android. The rom looks largely the firmware that Nexus devices come, but offers more features. Think of a very comprehensive security app that lets you change. Exact settings for each app Want Facebook may not recognize your contact list, you can do that via the app to set. You can adjust CyanogenMod is achieved; the operation of the notificatieled your device to colors of fonts and interface elements.

On the website of CyanogenMod you can read more about the ROM. Are you aware of the possibilities, you can view the Download page if your phone supports the ROM. In addition, we recommend you to go alone for the stable releases CyanogenMod; these are complete, tested and suitable for everyday use. In comparison, Night Lies are untested roms that may not work well on your device and cause problems

A custom ROM install (expert)

The advantage. CyanogenMod custom ROM is that it is easy to install using the CyanogenMod installer. Go through the following steps:

1. Go to your smartphone or tablet to Settings & gt; Security ‘and check the box behind “Unknown sources” on
2. Download CyanogenMod Installer application via http://get.cm
3. Install and open the apk file and follow the instructions on the screen
4. Download CyanogenMod Installer for Windows using this link
5. Run the software and follow the instructions on the screen

Unfortunately, not all custom roms so easy to install. Go for another popular option as Paranoid Android, you have to proceed manually. It is best to start by downloading. ROM Manager The free app first install a so-called custom recovery needed to install. Custom roms

Once done, you can download from the app desired custom ROM or have one installed on your sd card state. Moreover, you can set it to ROM Manager updates the ROM will be automatically downloaded and installed. Another advantage of the app is that you have backups of roms can create and manage. Will you regularly tweak your Android, then ROM Manager in our opinion essential.

→ Download ROM Manager in Google Play (free)

The possibilities of rooting (expert)

By rooting, you can do more with Android. There are Google Play to those for root rights (rights management) ask to make, including data and the savegames apps are included. Example, an overall backup apps find countless apps A well-known name is Titanium Backup, which lets you easily back up important data and apps.

The app is free to download free and paid, you can upgrade to a Pro version that offers considerably more options. So you can schedule your backups of your system are automatically created and uploaded to Dropbox, Google Drive or Box. Furthermore, you have the option to disable or remove specific apps. This can be useful if a lot of bloatware on your device state or apps that normally can not be removed

If you root your phone, you also have the opportunity to -. At your own risk! – To overclock the processor for improved performance. Here you can for example, the app SetCPU for use. Another interesting root app is Franco.Kernel updater. This is known for its excellent speed performance and long battery life. The kernel is actually the powerhouse of the phone and controls the connection between the hardware and the operating system. So Franco.Kernel ensures, among other things, that the number of processors and the clock will not be screwed too quickly. Up

Your Android device rooting (expert)

It rooting your Android device can thus bring many benefits. Are you considering to rooting, your smartphone or tablet then it is important to get your first good reading tutorials and forums to check and prepare yourself. The rooting your device is namely by manufacturer and often vary per device. Meanwhile, there are already several tools available that are largely universal work, but in our opinion it is always better to follow. A tutorial on the technology forum XDA Developers Here gather many Android users with knowledge of business

In addition, XDA for each device have a separate forum where you usually for Development, General or Q & amp; says. A tutorials . Read it carefully, understand each step and try it first rather on a device that you do not need daily. On some devices (like the Nexus line) it is easy to be rooted, but with other devices (such as HTC smartphones) may require more effort and knowledge of Android.

Finally, when in doubt always good to consult with more understanding someone. Go wrong with rooting and flashing a ROM, so you can do a lot of damage to your device.

→ Read more about Android rooting
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