How to Root SONY Xperia Acro S Android Phone – Tutorial

Got an all new SONY Xperia Acro S smartphone and are itching to root your device? Then here we are with this article which will guide you in doing the same as we will be checking out a detailed guide which will help you to make the most of your Android device as after rooting you can install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which requires the root access. Please follow all the instructions mentioned carefully as this will ensure that the device is rooted safely.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable for any damage happened to your device due to not following the instructions. It is very unlikely that there will be any damage to your device if you follow all the instructions.
Note: The only thing you will have to ensure is that once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. To get back the lost warranty, you will have to re-apply with the latest stock or the Official firmware which we will be coming up with the same in the next few days.

Additionally the best part of this rooting process is that users don’t need to unlock their boot loader for this to work which is a painful task at times. We would like to thank the XDA Forum Member heeroyun who has come out with this rooting work around. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the detailed instructions you will have to go through before you root your device.
With the help of below mentioned steps, you will have to back up all the user level data present in your phone. Don’t make use of the PC Companion for backing up the data as sometimes you may face issues with the tool. Manual backup is the safe backup, once you back up the data, move the target files to your computer.

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”

From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, you will have to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Ensure that the minimum charge left is not less than 40%. Also, disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your deivce. Install the SONY Xperia ACRO S drivers from here to your computer.
So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update.
Procedure to Root SONY Xperia Acro S:

• Download the Rooting Essentials Suite from here to your computer. Once downloaded, turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the operation mode.

• Press the Volume Down button and while holding the same, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then run the file named “Step1.bat” which will take care of the rest.

• Once the process is over, flash the 4.0.4 files using the flashtool and ensure that you are not wiping anything and also check the final verification option. Once the update is applied, you can cancel the flash tool and once finished, you will have to either restart the Acro S or it will be automatically restarted and disconnect the deivce.

• Up next, connect the device again to the computer with the help of original USB cable and run the “Step2.bat” file and when you get the prompt for the Super user access, then you will have to Accept the same for giving the permission to access the System files. You should get a lot of messages like “pushing SuperSU” and the phone will reboot during this process which is normal in the course of rooting.

• Now, to check on whether the device is rooted or not, download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check on whether the device is rooted or not. If it is not rooted, then you will have to root the same again by following the above procedure.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
So there you go, you have now successfully rooted your device. Do share with us in the comments section below just in case if you face any issues faced in the process of rooting.

Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL with 4G LTE Modem at Vodafone Germany

Asus Transformer Pad TF700 is an amazing Android tablet which is available since earlier this year. Earlier today Vodafone Germany has announced the launch of Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL which is not many different from original Asus Transformer Pad TF700 tablet though it brings important changes.
Transformer Pad TF700KL via Vodafone
Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL was first spotted in CES 2012 in Las Vegas if you could remember. Going through what is included in the TF700KL version than the original one, you will see an LTE modem been added to provide the faster internet access taking full credits of the Vodafone 4G in Germany. Importantly you will see that changes in SoC as the newer tablet is with 1.5 Ghz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor of NVIDIA Tegra 3. Apart from those changes, both tablets are identical.
Going through the specifications of Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL tablet, it’s with 10 inches Full HD display screen providing a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The device is available in 16 GB and 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage capacity with 1 GB of RAM and includes micro SD card support of 32 GB in size via micro SD card. It includes 8 mega pixel camera on the rear side with auto focus and LED flash which provides 3264 x 2448 pixels resolution and provides 1080p HD video recording.
It also includes front facing 2 mega pixel camera which can be used for face to face video chat. The Android version included in the tablet is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which is soon updated to the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. As always Asus has powered this tablet with Asus SonicMaster to provide excellent sound system. You can also find GPS, Wi Fi 802.11 a / b/g /n and Bluetooth options added. There is beautiful docking station as well for use of this tablet as laptop.
So Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL has the following specifications and features -

• 10 inches Full HD display screen
• 1.5 Ghz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
• Vodafone 4G LTE network support
• 16 GB and 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage capacity
• 8 mega pixel camera
• 2 mega pixel front facing camera
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• GPS
• Wi Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth

Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL is priced at 820 Euros along with docking station / keyboard for the 64 GB variant upright without any contract. For contract on Vodafone, the tablet is priced at 169.90 Euros. Considered about the availability of this tablet, it look like it will be launched in the early of 2013 as the sources tips us.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch on Sprint gets D710.10S.FH13 Software Update

Sprint Wireless has rolled out a minor update to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch Android smart phone which is available for download via over the air update. Epic 4G Touch on the Sprint network has already been update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. If you haven’t updated with Ice Cream Sandwich still then follow the guide to apply the updates.
The device carries an software built number as D710.10S.FH13 and this is said to bring the battery life enhancements. Since the battery life is the major thing which we are worried about on our devices since each smart phone can with stand battery life of average one day and if extended, for three days maximum.
Sprint has notified Epic 4G Touch users about this update by sending the notifications. For those who have received this update notification on their mobile phone, then can simply follow the on screen instructions to apply the updates on to their phone.
Alternatively one can easily check for the update available on their mobile phone by going through the Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software update and then tap on Check Now to check for the updates. Once you get response from the Samsung servers, tap on Download and once download, click on Install to apply the updates. It will take not more than 15 minutes to apply the updates and your phone will be restarted once everything is done.
Sprint published details about this on their site. Once these updates are applied to your device, then do let us know about whether you feel any difference in the battery life of your device now.

Lexibook Kids Tablet Now Launched in US – Specs & Features

There are tablets available for every age group. Over the period of time, Kids tablets have grabbed the parents’ attention worldwide. We already have listed best kid’s Android tablet and many more tablets are still making its path for the launch. Lexibook is a French educational devices manufacturer and they are back in to news with the launch of its Europe’s top selling in United States.
Lexibook tablet will be a highly efficient device with kid friendly interface. This is also highly loaded with great educational content with 500 sheets of general educations, quizzes and test. The tablet includes a School Zone app and it has 200 pre-loaded eBooks as well catering the need of basic education for kids. Children will find these things pretty interesting as it’s loaded with various rhymes and Susie Tallman’s top songs and karaoke videos. Well this tablet is not just about education but you need to have recreational activities and this tablet does have that. It also includes 25 games and 53 discovery activities alongside with a camera and photo editing software as well.
For internet access Lexibook tablet includes built in Wi Fi internet access alongside with parental control. Kids can browse and download through the Lexibook Market which includes a total collection of 10,000 apps including Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Pandora, Skype, Pig Rush providing fun with education as well. Through Lexibook Videostore by Kabillion and Spotify music portal you can browse through your favorite video in one click.
So Lexibook kids tablet has the following features pre loaded for the kids -

• Loaded with 500 sheets of general educations, quizzes and test
• School Zone app
• 200 pre loaded ebooks
• Loaded with lots of rhymes and poems
• 25 games and 53 discovery activities
• a camera as well
• Photo editor software
• Wi Fi internet access with parental control
• Lexibook Market for apps download
• Lexibook Videostore

Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx gets Android 4.0 ICS OTA Update in Europe

Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx are the two slim device launched by Motorola Mobility last year. Ever since their launch and introduction of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS for mobiles, have been scheduled for same update as they were unveiled with Android 2.3 Gingerbread on it. Verizon’s Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx users in United States are happy to see Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as they got it two months back but after two months of delay, finally Europe region users gets to enjoy the love of Android 4.0 ICS on their smart phone.
The following are the improvements & enhancements included in this update -

• Much changes have been brought to the user interface
• Change in lock screen and home screen
• Customizing the home screen is pretty easy
• Group your app and shortcuts by arranging them in folders
• People app replaces Contacts app offering rich profile info
• Browser performance drastically improved
• New menu buttons and icons
• Face unlock feature has been introduced
• Data Usage & management details
• Easily share screenshots taken on your device
• Tweaked for better battery backup and management
• Many more minor features have been introduced

The file size of the content is about 375 MB and it can be easily downloaded via Wi Fi. Since this is a large OTA update you need a free Wi Fi as to avoid huge charges for the data download via 3G or 4G on your mobile phone charged by your network provider. Moreover Wi Fi ensure smooth & faster download of data. The software version on your device will be 672.180.41 after the update which can be checked by going through Settings > About Phone displaying all the details of OS included, software version, kernel version. These updates are been pushed via Over the Air update and it will take approximately anything about one hour to download and apply the updates to your device respectively.
Before you proceed with the update, you should ensure that you have taken the backup of your device which is running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread whether its Motorola Droid Razr or Razr Maxx. Alongside with that you should ensure that you have more than 50 % battery left on your device or else you might land up trouble of running out of battery life in the middle. This might lead you for an help by customer care executive.
To update your Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx, go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates and then tap on Check Now. You will get a confirmation message and then follow the on screen instructions to apply the updates.
Update:
On August 25, Rogers in Canada have pushed Ice Cream Sandwich update to Motorola Razr but not to Razr Maxx. Users please check on your device.