How to Root LG Optimus VU P895 Android Smartphone – Tutorial

Bought a newly launched smartphone from LG Electronics which is dubbed as LG Optimus VU P895? Then first of all welcome to Android family and in the due course of this tutorial we will be checking out on how you can easily root your LG VU P895 smartphone so that you can then install the custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming out with very shortly. Please note that for all those who wanted to install the apps which need root access, this article will help you do the same. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the quick pre requisites you need to follow and after which we will be checking out on what is a detailed tutorial.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

Though it’s not a compulsion, it’s recommended to back up all the data with the help of below mentioned steps. Alternatively, for your convenience you can also create a backup of all your data with the help of PC Suite.

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”

So assuming that you are done with all the above steps, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to root your LG VU P895.
Procedure to Root LG Optimus VU P895 Android Smartphone:

• Download the Superoneclick Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract the same and open the Superoneclick app in your computer. From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked.

• Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable which you got with the phone as other cables have a risk of not detecting the device. Click on “Root” and wait for the process to get completed.

• Please note that this method is not tested by us and is purely based on the claims made by various forums that they were able to root LG Optimus VU with the help of Super one click tool. Just in case if you are unable to root the device with the help of above procedure, do report the same in the comments section and we will try our level best to come out with a workaround.

• To check on whether your phone is rooted or not, download “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store where you will be able to find the root status.

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.

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. Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your LG Optimus VU P895 with the help of above mentioned steps.

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.