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PHP is a server-side scripting language, meaning it typically needs a web server to run. It’s also platform-independent — you can run PHP on Android, Linux, or Windows. Prerequisite: Minimum 50 MB of free space on internal storage. For this demo, I’m using the Palapa Web Server app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alfanla.android.pws Install and open the app. Tap the install button to download dependencies. Once everything’s installed, tap Start All Services. Some information will appear on screen: ...

Watching the same boot animation every time gets old. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to change it. Let’s begin. Note: Modifying system files can potentially harm your device. Navigate carefully. Prerequisites: Rooted device Root Browser or ES File Explorer A replacement bootanimation.zip (Optional) Custom images if you want to create your own animation Replacing an existing boot animation: Open your file browser and grant root permission. In ES File Explorer, enable Root Explorer from the left panel. ...

This article is for Galaxy Tab P1000 (p1) users. Let’s look at how to flash an Omni-based Android Marshmallow custom ROM on the Samsung Galaxy GT-P1000 without a PC. The Omni ROM is built for users who love customizing their device. Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 Specifications: Display: 7.0", 600×1024, 480p Camera: 3MP RAM: 512MB Chipset: Hummingbird Battery: 4000mAh Li-Ion Prerequisites: Stock ROM based on Android 2.3.3 or 2.3.6 OMNI ROM 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) zip file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4x3lF8C1wBOUER6bmhLRUduMVU/view?usp=sharing&pageId=100757480345882926005 ...

In this tutorial, we’re going to play with some traditional Linux commands on Android. We’re using Terminal Emulator, available free on Google Play. If your device has root access, you can also install BusyBox to unlock more advanced utilities. Anyway — the commands below don’t require BusyBox. They’re built-in. Download Terminal Emulator Enable your data connection for better results with network commands. 1. iftop iftop shows real-time bandwidth usage on a network interface — who is sending and receiving, and how much. ...

C++ is a powerful, widely-used language, but compilation isn’t very portable — on Windows, Turbo C++ and Borland C++ are common choices. If you like to keep your programming environment in your pocket, this tutorial is for you. All you need is an Android device. We can compile, execute, and debug C++ programs using AnDosBox on Android — a port of the classic DosBox emulator. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and up. ...

In this article, I’ll show you how to change your device’s model number, baseband version, kernel version, Android version, and other details by editing a single system file. Prerequisites: Rooted device running Android 2.3+ Root Browser or ES File Explorer I’d recommend Root Browser. Open your file browser and allow root permission. NOTE: If you’re using ES File Explorer, enable the ‘Root Explorer’ option in Settings. Once you’re in the root directory (you’ll see / at the top), navigate to the SYSTEM folder. There you’ll find a file named BUILD.PROP — the Android property file. ...

Developer Nick Lee designed and built a 3D-printed case that lets Android run on an iPhone. He did this by modifying the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) — specifically the Marshmallow source — to run on iOS hardware. In an interview, Lee explained that the case itself is the key component — it provides the hardware layer that makes Android run on an iPhone. He spent many hours building it. ...

In this article let’s look at how to crack WPA/WPS secured routers. To be specific: we’re only dealing with WPA/WPS networks here. You can retrieve the password of a WPA/WPS secured network if you have a rooted Android device. Prerequisites: Rooted Android device running Android 4.1 or higher WARNING: Rooting removes built-in security protections from your device. Do this at your own risk. BusyBox installed BusyBox provides a collection of Unix utilities in a single binary — essential for low-level device tweaking. Install a compatible version via the BusyBox app. ...

Welcome to part 2 of this quiz. 1. What does TRAI stand for? TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA 2. Who was the Chief Software Architect of Microsoft after Bill Gates? Ray Ozzie 3. What is the standard diameter of a CD (Compact Disc)? 12 centimeters 4. What does “YAHOO” stand for? Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle 5. Which company made the world’s first smartphone? ...

Most of the time we use a passcode, pattern, or PIN as device security. But what if the device can be unlocked without any data loss? One method involves the Android SDK via ADB, which requires a PC. The more convenient approach is using Android Recovery directly — that’s what we’ll do here. Prerequisites: Android device Aroma File Manager A custom recovery installed Download Aroma File Manager here: [DOWNLOAD] ...