How To Make WhatsApp Status Invisible

You don't want people seeing you online on WhatsApp? That's the same wish my friend told me a few days a go. He thought that his visibility on WhatsApp could cause him trouble. He didn't reveal what trouble he would experience. But judging his expression I knew it's a big thing. If you are on the same wagon as my friend and wishing there is a working method to make your WhatsApp status invisible, then you are at the right place. Because make WhatsApp status invisible is possible.

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Without a second doubt, WhatsApp is the king now when it comes to Instant Messaging exchange app, every day more and more people install and join to be WhatsApp users. So it's normal when an app is so loved, then it is expected to be smart one, one of the smart things expected by users in now days is the invisible status or stealth.

Also read how to enable WhatsApp video call to make video call on WhatsApp.

How to make WhatsApp status invisible, here are working methods for you.

There are methods to hide our online status on WhatsApp, the app itself gives a default option for you to keep yourself unseen from other WhatsApp users. For example if you wish to hide your online status from a certain user, you can utilize the provided options. If you never heard or studied this method then I will elaborate the steps.

1. Launch WhatsApp.
2. To Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Add New.
3. Enter the contact you wish to block.

Once you finished with the above steps, then you will no longer be seen by your WhatsApp friends. The all friends in your WhatsApp's contact will not be able to see your online status, your recent changed profile picture, your last seen. He / she can't even send you messages anymore. That will make you disappear from their radars.

Hmm...If somewhat you change your mind and want to unblock the contact, simply follow the steps below, do it guys.

Afterwards, if you want to unblock the contact, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked Contacts.

But what if you want to hide your status from all your contacts, certainly using the above method will be tiring if you have so many contacts on your WhatsApp app, no worry there is a shorter solution for you.

The following is more simple yet so extreme method to hide your status.

Using the Airplane mode option.

Yes simply activate Airplane mode, then you will be free from any eyes from WhatsApp, none will be able to communicate with you, because you are simply disconnected from WhatsApp and other apps that are running based on internet connection. But does this really what you want? I very much doubt you do.

So what's the solution for you problem?

An app is what you need.

App will do the job.

We will need an app to deal with your problem. There is an app that is named so obvious. Hide for WhatsApp, is the app among other apps that promising the ability to hide WhatsApp status. However only this one is working, at least from the experience of many people who have tried it.

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If you want to have the privacy you always expect when using WhatsApp then I recommend you to install Hide For WhatsApp on your Android powered device.

Install Hide For WhatsApp App on your Android.

Do you want to know more about the Hide For WhatsApp? The following is the official descriptions form the app developer explaining what this app can do for your WhatsApp fun.

Whatsapp despite giving us the option not to show the last time connection makes you appear online when you write or when you read a message, thanks to hide for whatsapp hidden you can now read and answer them without appearing online all from this application.

What differentiates us from other applications.

1-. READ AND REPLY TO MESSAGES IN HIDDEN MODE.
2-. NO DATA DISCONNECT.
3-. TUTORIALS TO FACILITATE THE USE OF HIDE WHATSAPP STATUS.

The app is proven to work and many have dropped their positive reviews and so far no other apps that give the similar ability. It works as it's advertised. You should try it man.

Download MIUI 8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM For Xiaomi Now!

Download MIUI 8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM for Xiaomi now! This month XIAOMI released MIUI for developers and while I write this post it's still in beta tester. And currently the ROM is now gone live and available via OTA / Over The Air.

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I hope your device's model is included and supported so you can flash the new and awesome release from Xiaomi.

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (guides).

The MIUI 8 ROM is currently supporting various XIAOMI based devices, such as;

• Xiaomi Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4c, Mi 4S, Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro
• Redmi 1, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S
• Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3 MTK, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm

Features and improvements brought by MIUI 8.

The company reported that the MIUI comes with the ability to clone apps so they can easily manage multiple account on their single device. For example you can run a two instant messaging apps on one smartphone that correspond to different accounts.

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Not just that, MIUI 8 offers something else such as a dual account system. In layman term, you can access a different home screen with different data and apps that are independent using a different password or fingerprint. You are also given to merge your address book or call history after the account is split.

The company says MIUI 8 features improvements that help users clone apps to easily manage multiple accounts on the same phone. This would allow two instances of a messaging app on the same phone that correspond to different accounts.

MIUI 8 also supports a dual account system. This means a different password or fingerprint can allow users to access a different home screen entirely, with different apps and data that are completely independent. After splitting, users can choose to merge their address book and call history.

XIAOMI has also added an improvements on the scanning stuff, now you can scan business cards to add contacts, scan physical objects in order to search and shop for items, you can even scan mathematics questions to find solutions you need.

On the design area, you will find the new MIUI 8 Wallpaper Carousel that comes with a very high-quality on screen that are clasified with 12 categories and those wallpapers are designed and delivered with 50 media partners.

Gallery app is also improved so you can add stickers, filters, crop, and also music for video. You can also make your photos or videos more interesting by doodling them. Quick share and video editing feature are also added.

Download MIUI 8 ROM 6.6.23 Recovery and Fastboot ROMs

How to update to MIUI  8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM on Xiaomi devices.

1. Turn on your device, then find the OTA update notifications. Or you can also hit the Updater app from your phone to check whether there is updates for you. But be sure to make backups before doing that.
2. In case you use the MIUI China stable ROM or other versions older than than, just find the instructions from this post.
3. Done.

I will update this post if the stable and the global MIUI 8 ROM is released next time.

Root Verizon LG G3 47A on Marshmallow VS98547A Firmware

You are here to learn to root Verizon LG G3 47A on Android Marshmallow VS98547A firmware or Android 6.0 VS98547A Marshmallow. Those who are interested to learn on rooting the device can continue reading this instructional post.

As we have already know that recently Verizon network released the official update for LG G3 Model number VS985, the update itself comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the build number of the firmware is VS98547A. If you have upgraded to this official update, you will of course have lost your root access. That's the unavoidable consequence each time we flash a custom ROM on the rooted Android powered device. None can reject that outcome.

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However let's not be sad too long, because we still can re-root the device. The Android Marshmallow 47A firmware can be rooted, the process is however not too simple, because it takes several technical actions like flashing number of tools to achieve the rooting stage.

And you need to downgrade your LG G3 device to the 108 firmware, this is the first move, and then flash the Stump to claim the root access, once it's flashed then you need to flash TWRP recovery to be used in flashing the Marshmallow VS98547A flashable zip file. It's a complicate actions, right? But don't worry because you will be guided correctly via this post. And remember don't skip any steps.

Before we dig into the full instructions then you are recommended to firstly read the following preconditions.

Preconditions.

• Make a necessary backups, since rooting is not approved by LG, therefore this kind of actions can potentially effect your device therefore it's wise to protect every data you regard important first before starting.
• Enable your Android debugging mode.
• A working computer with USB cable and USB drivers ready.
• The tutorials here is only for the Verizon LG G3 47A device.
• Your battery should be enough to perform the procedures, if it's low. Then charge it now. Don't ignore it.

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Remember to perform the instructions on rooting Verizon LG G3 47A on Marshmallow VS98547A firmware, but all the risks are yours to take, blame none but yourself if you brick or damage your device.

Files you need.

• Verizon G3 10B KDZ (1.5GB).
• StumpRoot APK v1.20.
• SuperSU app (Google Play Store).
• TWRP Manager (Google Play Store).
• VS98547A Marshmallow Firmware (Flashable Zip).

Instructions to root Verizon LG G3 47A on Marshmallow VS98547A firmware.

1. If you have 10B KDZ firmware file from above.
2. Now you can flash it, follow the how to install LG stock firmware using LGUP flash tool.
3. Afterward, you can now root LG G3 on 10B using the Stumproot (The file from above).
4. Now you can continue flashing TWRP recovery and then install SuperSU app to manage your root system.
5. The last move is you can now install the Verizon LG G3 Marshmallow VS98547A flashable Zip.
6. Don't forget to wipe data/cache via TWRP recovery.
7. You can now reboot your device via TWRP recovery main menu.

Congratulations because you just did it! You have successfully underwent all the necessary steps to root Verizon LG G3 on Marshmallow 47A firmware. If you have any questions in mind. Don't be shy to reveal them on the provided comment area. And see you again. Hope you find this post useful.

10 wearable start ups with highest vc funding sitting on the biggest cash pile

The first quarter of 2016 saw $1.4 billion in venture capital funding and the most merger and acquisitions transactions in a single quarter to date. The biggest VC investment in 2016 , has been so far   on  Healthcare wearables and technology vertical .According to  Mercom capital   the first 6 months  in 2016  has seen  VC's  landing up with war chests  of $260million  to lap up   the most promising investments across wearables technology

The growth of wearables  started gaining traction since 2009  as funding to wearables startups surpassed $2.2B across the past five years, accrued over 195 deals.

Jawbone, at $614M raised, is the most well-funded private wearables company. amongAmong i (Jawbone took on $300M in debt financing in April 2015).Andreessen Horowitz, Atomico Black Rock, Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments ,Firsthand Technology Value Fund   are among  those who have invested in jawbone

The most active VC   money that has been chasing the wearables sector   happens to  be  Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures.Among the biggest VC funding  across wearable technology  was  last years  $542M Series B raised by Magic Leap, Florida-based developer of head-mounted augmented reality displays. Magic Leap raised capital in that round from a wide range of investors including smart money VCs Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
VC interest in this sector  has been across 4 areas 1)  Health and fitness bands:2)Smart Watches and jewelry:3)Smart apparel: OMsignal (smart workout apparel).4)medical devices( mistfit wearables)

Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060 On Android 4.2.2 Tutorials

Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060 on Android 4.2.2 is possible now and can be achieved simply using a rooting package namely GenNxt_PreRooted_GT-I9060_BalliBoxer. All we need is flashing the root package to our Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo, for that purpose we will need the involvement of Odin flashing tool to flash the already extracted root zip file.

Root an Android is the best way to improve our device performance and will juggle our device into the conditions of our dream, like tweaking it or installing handy root apps to our device. However the consequence that we will bear afterward is losing our device warranty -- that only if the warranty of the device is still valid.

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Rooting means you open the door to the so-called no-limit abilities such as installing custom ROMs that you believe is better than stock ROMs, or flashing custom recovery images that you also believe should be powering your device not the featureless stock recovery image.

Once the GenNxt PreRooted GT-I9060 BalliBoxer installed, then we will get the following goodies.

• PreRooted.
• Superuser rank.
• Removing bloatwares.

You will get Superuser role, ability to remove the unnecessary bloatwares and the prerooted itself. With those abilities in hand, you are no longer a guest over your Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060, instead you are the rightful owner and administrator, that can command your core device's system to do as you wish.

Interested? Then this post will guide you to install the GenNxt PreRooted GT-I9060 BalliBoxer, and each instruction is written correctly for your own use.

Preconditions.

• Be sure you make necessary backups to your settings, contacts, systems, apps, and other contents that you wish to keep.
• Be sure your battery is sufficient to perform the guides here.
• Be sure you have set your Android debugging mode enabled -- if you haven't please to follow the how to enable USB debugging mode on Android versions.
• Be sure your Windows based computer is working -- Why Windows? Because Odin is currently only supporting Windows OS based computer.
• Be sure your USB cable works and you have the original USB drivers from Samsung.
• Be sure your device is Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060. Check it by going to Settings -> About Phone now.
• Perform the rooting instructions written on this post, however all the risks are yours to bear, do it at your own risk.

Files you need.

• Download the GenNxt_PreRooted_GT-I9060_BalliBoxer.zip.
• Download Odin tool.

Note. Extract all the files above using the Windows zip utilities like WinZIP, WinRAR, etc.

Once you have the necessary files downloaded to your computer, continue to the full instructions to root Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060 on Android 4.2.2 of yours now, be ready guys and don't skip any step.

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How to Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060 on Android 4.2.2.

1. You need to shut down your phone now.
2. Now enter / boot to Download Mode when your device's fully powered off, then press and hold these buttons; Volume Down, Home and Power together. Keep pressing them till your eyes see the Android robot comes out with a triangle sign. Confirm entering the mode, using the Volume Up button.
3. When your device's in Download Mode, just launch Odin on your computer using the Administrator role --> Right click then choose Run as Administrator.
   
   
4. Once Odin's opened, just connect your device to computer, this action is to make Odin detect your device.
   
   
5. If your phone's detected by Odin you will then see Added!!! message on Odin interface and your ID:Com box will turn into light blue color with COM number.
   
   
6. Now tap the PDA button to get the prerooted file stored inside your computer, the file extension shall be .tar.md5.
   
   
7. Check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time option via Odin. But do not check the Re-Partition option.
8. If everything is set up, then you can click the Start button on Odin, this will start the root process, by flashing the GenNxt_PreRooted_GT-I9060_BalliBoxer to your device.
   
   
9. Once the rooting process is done, you will see Pass message appear on Odin interface, that means everything has gone will and accordingly or in other word your device's rooted successfully.
   
   

Trouble shooting.

In case you are stopped at the step 9, just boot into the Recovery Mode by pressing Volume Up, Home and Power altogether, then perform the Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition.

Conclusion.

Since you have your Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I960 running on Android 4.2.2 rooted, then you can now perform many things unofficial such as flashing custom ROMs and other tweak apps, but be sure you only flash unofficial software that you believe is free from virus and other malware so those bad apps will not interfere your device's performance and will not give you very bad effects. And to avoid soft or even hard brick to your device. Any questions related to root Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo GT-I9060 on Android 4.2.2 tutorials are welcomed.

intel capital, sequoia and true ventures tops highest VC funding

Oxygen OS 3.1.2 For OnePlus 3

Oxygen OS 3.1.2 for OnePlus 3. Since the release of OnePlus 3, then we never stop receiving good news. The device's is fully developers friendly, that can be seen by the easiness for the device bootloader to be unlocked, by which we can flash a custom recovery such as TWRP and of course can be rooted afterward (See our full tutorials to root and install TWRP on OnePlus One 3).

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Oxygen OS 3.1.2 For OnePlus 3. Aside from that, the device is fully supported by the men behind the famous CyanogenMod ROM, so a few days ago we discovered the CM13 based on Marshmallow released for the OnePlus 3. Those who idolize CM ROM is without doubts would have taken the ROM and installed it on their beloved OnePlus 3. So how about you guys? Have installed the same ROM?

And now a stock ROM is recently released for the OnePlus 3, dedicated to improve the already fine performance of the device, and you are invited to update to this stock firmware. The ROM itself named with Oxygen OS 3.1.2 and it's based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. And a developer, namely Naman Bhalla from OnePlus forum, had already modified it into the flashable zip. You can try. Now.

And the Oxygen OS 3.1.2 ROM can be used to unbrick if your device's bricked. And of course those who have rooted their OnePlus 3 will loose their Android root access as this ROM will unroot it. And it will not overwrite your existing data partitions. Again this ROM can be used to restore everything new added to the original stage.

Interested to flash the Oxygen OS 3.1.2 to your OnePlus 3? Then you are not alone. Follow the instructions from this post to do so.

Preconditions.

• Backup everything you know will be erased once the Oxygen OS 3.1.2 flashed to your device. Backup with Helium.
• Enable Android USB debugging mode.
• A working computer, a USB cable, USB drivers.

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Instructions to download and install Oxygen OS 3.1.2.

1. Download the Oxygen IS 3.1.2 zip file from this page.
2. Now use your USB cable to connect your OnePlus 3 to computer.
3. Now transfer the ROM file to you device internal memory.
4. You can now boot your device into the recovery mode.
5. Inside the stock recovery mode, you can choose English Language from the available languages.
6. Now choose the Install From Local and then search the Zip file you previously placed inside your OnePlus One 3 on third step above.
7. Now choose the zip file then hit the Install option. The installation process will begin now.
8. When the installation is fully complete, just reboot your OnePlus 3 to complete the process, okey?

To learn more then you can visit a dedicated thread on OnePlus forum here.

That's it. You have successfully flashed the OxygenOS 3.1.2 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on your new and shinny OnePlus 3.

Hope you'll find this post useful. For all questions related to Oxygen OS 3.1.2 flashing procedures on OnePlus 3 can be revealed on comment area.

facebook and twitter face lawsuit by father of daughter was killed in french attacks

Are social media firms doing something to stop the ISIS cyber terror and broadcasting messages across Facebook and Twitter

The daughter of Reynaldo Gonzalez who was killed in the paris attacks which killed 130 people filed a case against social media companies, Facebook, Twitter and Google. Reynaldo's daughter  21,was killed  in the Paris massacre  claims that  is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, are not doing enough and even encouraging ISIS   and  provididing  “material support” to extremists in violation of the law and did nothing to stop online communication among ISIS terrorists Reynaldo Gonzalez, daughter Nohemi was among 130 people killed has filed the suit  in the US district court in the Northern District of California.

The suit claims the companies “knowingly permitted” the Islamic State (IS), referred to in the complaint as “ISIS,” to recruit members, raise money and spread “extremist propaganda” via their social-media services. The Gonzalez suit is very similar to a case brought against Twitter in January by the widow of a contractor killed in an attack in Jordan. In statements, Facebook and Twitter said Wednesday the Gonzalez lawsuit is without merit, and all three companies cited their policies against extremist material. Twitter, for instance, said that it has “teams around the world actively investigating reports of rule violations,

saas based performance monitoring platform logicmonitor raises $130million

Software company LogicMonitor has raised $130 million, marking its largest funding round for setting up the California company for an Asia expansion. LogicMonitor, a software-as-a-service, or SaaS, company that helps businesses monitor their data centers and flag possible problems, raised $130 million from Providence Strategic Growth, an investment arm of Providence Equity Partners, the company said in an interview. Prior to this funding, LogicMonitor, founded in 2007, had raised $21 million, a relatively small sum compared to some other high-growth software companies.

With 160 employees and more than 1,000 paying customers, including JetBlue, Citrix, National Geographic and Trulia, The company revenues has doubledeach year for the past five years. declined to provide specific numbers.

5 industries that will transform disruption powered by iOT

 LIST OF INDUSTRIES  THAT WILL BE IMPACTED BY  INTERNET OF THINGS  

The Internet of Things or IoT is not really an industry and is more of a theme with IoT companies attacking a wide variety of industry challenges. Th above image posted by CBinsights shows together a map of IoT startups that are attacking different industries. While companies like Lockitron and Canary aim to automate your home, Proteus Digital Health and AdhereTech are trying to revolutionize  medicine by improving patient monitoring. Below are some of the areas that IoT startups are attacking with a small sampling of companies for each IoT segment.

vc investment in drones : top 5 deals

Funding to drone startups increased 104% as venture firms including Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV Capital and Kleiner Perkins among others jumped into the space with sizable bets.

Between 2010 and 2012, there were fewer than five VC deals to drone companies. But as hype and interest catalyzed for the space (Amazon famously revealed plans for drone delivery in December 2013), investment has grown. There are now at least 10 drone companies with Series A funding or later including Ehang, Skycatch and Kespry. A handful of companies have raised Series B financing including 3D Robotics and Airware.

How To Install TWRP Recovery And Root OnePlus 3

We can now install TWRP recovery and root OnePlus 3 by flashing the SuperSU root package. The necessary steps to achieve that will be discussed on this post. And you are invited to follow the guides written on this article if you own that super smartphone. With TWRP recovery you can do many things impossible on the stock recovery image.

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OnePlus 3 is just released this month, comes with a list of tremendous features to serve the need of modern people who expect to be with the most accommodating and smart device possible. OnePlus 3 is also a budget device, this one is the first factor that managed to catch the attentions worldwide. Also the phone itself is fast and stable because it's already powered with OxygenOS.

The phone's body is wrapped with metal. And the RAM is considered gigantic which is 6GB. Well with this size of RAM you can expect everything runs fast and light.

Imagine with all those great things within the phone, you root it, it will double its performance and of course easier to be tweaked to the level of your dream.

How to flash the official TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 3.

Grarak as one of the XDA members has released the TWRP recovery file that we can flash via the fasboot command. Once it's flashed, we can continue flashing the SuperSU to access our device root system.

Are you ready guys? But please to firstly read the following preconditions.

• Warranty of your device will be nullified.
• You already have ADB & Fastboot installed on your PC. If you haven't then please to learn to install Android ADB & fastboot quickly on computer.
• Don't forget to enable USB debugging mode of your Asus ZenFone Max.
• A USB cable to connect your device to PC.
• Your OnePlus 3 bootloader should already be unlocked.
• Battery life should be sufficient.

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Install TWRP recovery on OnePlus 3.

1. Now you need to download the TWRP recovery file, then place it to the ADB folder on your computer.
2. Now use your USB cable to connect between your smartphone and PC.
3. Now you need to read the instructions from the following page; instructions to install TWRP recovery via Fastboot on PC.

Root OnePlus 3.

Now you must download the SuperSU file to your computer.

1. Boot your OnePlus 3 now.
2. Connect it your computer in order to transfer the SuperSU file to your device's internal storage, once it's transferred disconnect it from PC.
3. Now you must boot your device into the recovery mode. Go to do; how to enter to recovery mode on OnePlus 3 tutorials.
4. When you are in the TWRP recovery mode, just flash the SuperSU root package, here is the full instructions to do so; install SuperSU on Android powered device.

English Mi Flash Unlock Tool To Unlock Xiaomi Bootloader

Unlock Xiaomi bootloader. Here is the English version of the MI Flash Unlock tool for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Mi 4C and Mi Note Pro. You can flash it now and gain the unlock utility over your Xiaomi locked bootloader. All the detailed procedures for unlocking Xiaomi bootloader shall be discussed entirely. And once your Xiaomi device's unlocked then you can perform several things unofficial like rooting and flashing custom ROM.

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The Mi Flash Unlock tool is in version 1.1.0317.1 and delivered unlocking ability to Redmi Note 3, Mi 4c and Mi Note Pro. You can read the details of the tool below.

Details.

• Name Mi Flash Unlock Tool English.
• Version: 1.1.0315.1.
• Latest update 17th March 2016.
• Size of tool 2.01 MB.
• Translatied by Xiaomi - Official Version.
• MD5 Hash: 2B1B0A12A3499AE2C0673F3CA791A199.
• SHA-1 Hash: BA4EA7A98C514A14C1E5A0B3E651764D0B3542EB.
• Requirements: Redmi Note 3, Mi 4c or Mi Note Pro on latest Developer ROM.
• Download Mi Flash unlock tool from this page.

Preconditions.

• The tool will work only if you have done applying for an unlock permission at http://en.miui.com/unlock/. And you have gotten a verification SMS.
• Be sure you have filled the correct information at https://account.xiaomi.com/, such as your country and mobile number.
• When you have finished the necessary steps for applying unlock permission, then wait for about 3 till 21 days to get the SMS from Xioami.
• The SMS contains the an active MI account along with linked mobile number and phone that you will need for unlocking purposes and should be matched with Mi account. Therefore be patient for the SMS to come.

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Those who are experiencing the language issue on the application website, are recommended to peruse this Application Process for Unlocking Bootloader [ENGLISH] Step by Step Guide.

Install Xposed installer on MIUI 7 on Xiaomi.
How to boot into EDL (Emergency Download) via fasboot mode on Android.

Pictorial steps to unlock Xiaomi bootloader with Mi Flash Unlock tool.

Finish.

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (Guides)

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (Guides) / Xposed Installer.Finally the Xposed firmware now supports the MIUI 7, well done developers, because we can now run the Xposed on the latest MIUI 7 version. Now there will be many things can be done with the Xposed framework installed on our MIUI 7 powered devices.

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With Xposed we are able to alter the behavior of our device's apps and system without the need to touch any APKs. Xposed Framework designed for modules to work for different ROMs and even without changes. And can be undo too. And the changes made is placed in the memory, if you want to undo them simply deactivate the modules and restart your devices to restore to the original system settings.

Change font on MIUI 7 can be done using this Xposed framework easily.

Preconditions.

• Your device using MIUI 7 (Global or China).
• Make sure your device's rooted, use SuperSu to root it, because it's recommended.
• Make nandroid backups.
• Android 4.4.x or older.
• Enable Unknown Sources.

Note.

• Uninstall WSM tools if you use them now.
• Perform to the tutorials on this post but all the risks are yours.
• For those who get OTA update for ROM just reinstall the firmware to avoid technical errors.

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Instructions guides to install Xposed on MIUI 7.

1. Download and install the Xposed framework apk (Xposed Installer v2.6.1).
2. Now launch Xposed Installer, then choose Framework. Installation Mode choose Classical. Then press Install / Update. Grant root permission. Then choose OK to reboot.
3. You can then manage modules of Xposed via Modules section in Xposed. Remember to restart your device each you enable or disable module.

Additional modules can be found here.

Enter / Boot To EDL Via Fasboot

Enter / boot to EDL via Fasboot mode. As we know that almost every Qualcomm powered Android PDAs support EDL or emergency download mode, with that we can unlock bootloader of our device, unbrick our bricked device and or modify the parameters of protected smartphone.

Only if the ADB interface can be accessed then we can use adb reboot edl command in order to enter to EDL mode.

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Albeit the fasboot mode can be accessed we still can't boot to full ADB on bricked PDAs. And in the locked bootloader device, it's impossible to install a partition or boot an image.

Albeit several firmware can reboot to EDL in Android bootloader aboot module -- widely known "reboot-edl" command, but unfortunately Fastboot can recognize such command line therefore it rejects to deliver the command to the device.

Because Fastboot command protocol is just a text based and simple utility, therefore we can take another road by sending a package with reboot-edl text to USB.

So to deal with the problem is.

Just change the text reboot-bootloader to reboot-edl in Windows fastboot.exe file. Because reboot-bootloader is the command line recognized by Fastboot and it will send it to device.

Therefore, if we replace "reboot-bootloader" text with "reboot-edl", then we can execute the reboot-edl to fasboot and fasboot will send the command to the device.

Instructions to enter / boot to EDL mode via Fastboot.

1. Now you need to download this fasboot.edl zip file, then extract it to you any empty folder.
2. Now boot your device to Fastboot mode -- if you use Xiaomi then can be done by pressing Volume Down and Power till the bunny comes out.
3. Now plug your device to computer.
4. Double clicking on the edl (edl.cmd) file from the zip file you previously extracted.
5. Your phone will reboot, then entering to EDL mode.
6. Now run MiFlash, wait for a few seconds, then Refresh, you should see COM port in the list.
7. Now continue with MiFlash now!
8. Finish.

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Check whether it's working or not.

If the method works to your device, simply launch aboot image via Fastboot firmware file (emmc_appsboot.mbn or similar file) in a hex viewer/editor and then search the "reboot-edl" string.

Flash Fastboot On Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Tutorials

Now you can flash Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and probably on any other models as long as they are powered with MediaTek processor. But on this post I only stick with Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and those who own that device in hand are invited to read the whole post to learn the tips to flash Flasboot on Redmi Note 3 devices.

Fasboot can fix the following issues.

• Stuck / softbrick.
• Deepdead.
• Bootloop.

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Things you need beforehand.

• A working computer.
• Enable USB debugging mode.
• A usb cable and USB drivers.
• SP flash tools get it from here, if you use Windows 10 then get it from here.
• Vcom driver mediatek, grab from this.
• Fastboot ROM, get it from here.
• Your device battery should be enough to perform the flashing procedures.

How to flash Fasboot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

Proceed to the full instructions below but all the risks are yours to bear.

1. Install Vcom driver also the SP flash tools you downloaded earlier.
2. Extract the Fastboot ROM.
3. And then enter the SP flash tool as Run As Administrator.
4. Go to Download tab on SP tools.
5. Make sure inside the Download-Agent the bin file name is DA_SWSEC.bin.
   
   
   
6. On the scatter-loading file, find this file "MT6795_Android_scatter.txt", and then copy and paste the file to this folder "signed_bin" inside the fastboot image file so it can be read.
   
   
7. Now power off you device and connect it to your computer.
8. Press Download icon inside the SP flash tools, then press Volume Down on Redmi Note 3 for your device to be detected by SP flash tools.
9. After your device is detected and your processor model appear on the SP flash tools, then release the Volume Down from your Xiaomi.
10. The flashing process is successful if you find the ticked icon on your SP flash tools. Like the following.
    
    
11. The entire process is complete, now your device will reboot, just wait guys.

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Good stuff about Xiaomi Redmi.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1 And Use Custom Fonts.

Done! Now Fasboot has been flashed to your Mediatek powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Congratulation.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1 And Use Custom Fonts

How to change font on MIUI 7.1 and use custom fonts on Xiaomi devices. Custom font is no longer supported with the coming of the MIUI 7.1.1, that's not a convenient condition for some, including me and you. But, of course workarounds are there for us. In other word, there is an alternative road we can pass through in order to change the default font to the font from outside and install the custom fonts to our MIUI 7.1.1 powered Xiaomi device.

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The workarounds I am talking about are discussed here for you to follow if you wish to perform font changing to your Xiaomi device. To be precise, I will use two Android apps that are designed and developed to help users changing their Xiaomi's default font to custom fonts. However, the two apps take different approaches. Let's say the one app simply install and go. While the other one is taking a harder technique that requires you to undergo a several technical steps.

Well it's better to start with the easier one, so nobody will get headache at the first time, you certainly will agree with me on that, right? And let's get started.

Well, it's good to tell you that there is a handy tutorial too, just visit How To Install MIUI Firmware Via OTA For All Xiaomi Devices.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1.1 And Use Custom Fonts on Xiaomi.

Preconditions.

• All the methods require you to firstly root your device. For the complete tutorials please to visit the How To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Without PC.
• Backup your existing data.
• Enable unknown sources of your Android. Don't skip this if you haven't because you will later need to install apk outside from Google Play Store. Therefore you need to set the option enabled. Or else you will not be able to install the required APK files.

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First method to change MIUI 7 fonts.

This method is the easier one compared the next one, after your device's fully rooted, then head to Google Play Store to install an app called Fontster.

It's the famous font changing app for number of Android devices from various manufactures.

Here is a glance look of how the app's interface will appear once it's installed.

Fontster.

Size 3.3MB.

Android version; 4.1 and newer.

Download Fontster via Google Play Store.

Second method to change MIUI 7 fonts.

The second method is a trickier one and more complicate compared the above one, but don't worry you'll be guided through the whole process.

The following method was tested on Xiaomi Redmi 1s. However it's widely and publicly proven to work on any other or various models too.

Step 1. Root your device first. Again I must remind you that your device should already be rooted, to do so then you need to flash SuperSU binaries to your MIUI ROM, the following is the zip file of the rooting package.

SuperSU zip file.

Size 3.8MB.

Download SuperSU via Chainfire official website.

Step 2. Install Xposed on your device. The second thing you must do is installing Xposed to your MIUI. The app is by the default not supported to run on the MIUI 7. But don't worry there is a modified version of it, developed by Solarwarez (Credit and respect should be given upon him).

We need Xposed app to download the font from iFont app to be installed and used on our device.

Therefore grab the Xposed (Modified version) and install on your MIUI powered device.

Size 708.83 KB.

Download Xposed via MIUI forum.

Step 3. Install the font. We have come this far, we will get the rewards now. Of course, since you have Xposed installed succesffully now it's time to download and install the Xposed iFonts Xposed module to start the font related business.

• iFont(Expert of Fonts) - Playstore (7.5MB).
• iFont(Expert of Fonts) - APK file (6.7MB).

Instructions.

1. On your device head to iFont app > MY tab > Setting > Change font mode. Set to System mode (need root) and set the auto reboot to 'ON' too.
2. Then back to RECOM tab to further download the font you like.
3. Your device will reboot now to complete the processes.

Done my friend! You did it. I hope nothing from the steps troubling you. Instead you successfully underwent the entire steps easily.

However if you have any questions related all the methods to change font on MIUI 7 and use custom fonts for Xiaomi device. Don't be a shy guy. Just drop your query on the provided comment area!

How To Enable USB Debugging On All Android Versions

Complete guides to enable USB debugging mode on all Android OS versions. You should read the following guides if you plan to carry out host of major tweaks to improve your Android device performances.

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The guides here can be applied to enable USB debugging mode on any Android versions.

Not only enabling the USB debugging mode, but today I would also like to invite you all to learn about Developer Options and how to activate it on your Android based devices.

Because activating Developer Options is required to disclose the USB debugging which in newer Android versions is hidden.

Every Android device owns either Developer Options and USB debugging. Yours too. So do you know what are they and how to activate them? Just learn about Developer Options and USB Debugging mode from this post.

What is developer options?

In newer Android versions such as KitKat and Lollipop, the Developer options is a hidden mode that need to be firstly activated before we can utilize everything within it.

And usually it's used by Android app developers to make test over their apps. Within the mode we are handed with plenty of options like one of which is USB debugging.

What is USB debugging mode?

USB debugging is an option within the Developer Options area that allows our Android phone to communicate with our computer, using a USB cable connected from our phone to computer.

Once it's connected then we can perform some actions such as rooting our Android, making backups, flashing a custom ROM, manually updating to a stock firmware, installing a custom recovery, also test and diagnose an app for a developer, etc.

Before root Android without PC become so popular, people used computer to root and of course they firstly need to set this option enabled in order to complete the root process.

How To Enable USB Debugging On All Android Versions.

For Android Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop?

Several steps will be taken in order turn these options to on. On newer Android versions Google hides Developer Options from appearing. Thus we need to show the option first in order to enable the USB debugging mode.

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And to show the option we are required to do a several taps on the build number used by your phone to finally activate the Developer Options. The exact steps as follow.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap on About.
3. Scroll down and find and tap on Build Number 7 times. (This action is needed to activate the Developer Options and USB debugging is inside that option).
4. Then go back to Settings, there you will find a new option appears right above the About option which is Developer Options.
5. Enter to Developer Options then scroll down, and find the USB Debugging, then check the box right beside it to enable it.
6. A box will then appear asking you whether you want to Allow USB Debugging, just select ok / yes to confirm.

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For Android 3.0-4.1.x or Android HoneyComb, Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).

1. You can simply go to Settings -> Developer Options or Developments. (set it to ON).
2. Find USB Debugging inside the Developer Options.
3. Then check the box right beside it to enable the USB Debugging mode.

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For Android 2.0-2.3.x or Android Eclair, Android Froyo and Android GingerBread.

1. You need to go to Settings.
2. Tap on Applications -> Developments.
3. Then check the box beside USB debugging / Android debugging to enable it.

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Conclusions.

Well done, because you are now a developer that has set USB debugging mode enabled, from here you can perform several operations that mostly regarded as unofficial operations like rooting your device, flashing modified ROMs, and many more.

Be sure to disable USB debugging mode once you have done using it, or else your phone will be opened for outsider to access it to further performing operations without your notice. See you again in the next Install Android ROM posts.