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 ...

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 ...

There are multiple benefits to rooting an Android device. Foremost among the benefits is the ability to add custom ROMs on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to add some more spice to your device ...

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 ...

Google’s Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple’s iOS, and by the end of 2010 it’s expected to overtake RIM’s BlackBerry as America’s leading ...

I expect Android app developers to benefit from the latest move of Google. A provision from the new SafetyNet Exclusion note from Google gives developers the option to prevent their apps from being ...

On Android, app developers can use Google’s Camera2 API to interact with the device’s camera hardware. It is an important ...

My banking apps stopped working if there was any sign of root software on my phone, so I had to make a choice. My last two phones have remained unrooted, and I won't be going back. Custom ROMs and ...

The latest version of the Netflix app may not work if you have rooted or otherwise altered the Android operating system on your smartphone — and other apps could soon follow in its place. Earlier in ...