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Few days back, clockwork mod recovery was released for the ATT Optimus G Pro, but today, XDA developers have rolled out instructions on how to download and install CWM recovery for the International version of LG Optimus G Pro. Here are the instructions.

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Yixi Micro PC is the new mini machine aka mini PC but packs fanless architecture making no sound when in use. Yixi Micro PC specs include Intel Atom Z3735F quad core processor clocked between 1.33 – 2.16GHz with 2 MB of cache, 3 watts TDP, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC and a micro SDXC card reader capable of adding another 128GB of storage.

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HTC One M7 Sense 7 ROM is now available for download and it brings a slew of new features and surprises for the old smartphone users.

Requirements for flashing this HTC One M7 Sense 7 ROM:

* Unlocked Phone from HTCDEV or S-OFF
* Custom Recovery like CWM or TWRP for HTC M7

Here is its feature list:

latest HTC One M7 WWE Base 6.09.401.11
more languages enabled (FULL WWE)
root, busybox and init.d support
persistent ADB enabled
ramdisk improvements
battery life, performance and memory improvements
sysro / sysrw binaries
openvpn / sqlite support
disabled logging & removed bloatware
stripped debugging info for improved performance
optimized with latest sdk for improved performance
trimmed partitions for improved performance
zipaligned apps for improved performance
flar2’s Write Protection MOD to allow S-ON users fully writeable /system partition
advanced power menu
disabled Persistent Navigation Bar (m8 has it since it has no softbuttons)
5×6 Grid size option in Sense App Drawer
Sense Launcher Menu Support
Extended Native EQS (15 tiles) props @Jonny for inital Sense 5 mod
Ability to map LongPress Home SoftButton for MENU in Settings – Display
Smoothest ROM
Best Battery Management
Fast fixes / updates
InsertCoin Kontrol
InsertCoin Market
InsertCoin Themes
InsertCoin Zip Flasher
InsertCoin Market Web – The first and only one web interface for custom Hub/Market
InsertCoin Battery icon packs
InsertCoin Launcher icon pack support
InsertCoin PerApp Color
InsertCoin Extreme Powersaving app remap
InsertCoin Lockscreen action remap
InsertCoin OTA Updates

AROMA Options:
optional show LTE icon instead of 4G
optional Disable Persistent NFC Icon
optional Lower Proximity Sensor Sensibility
optional Louder Speaker Mod
optional Stock Boot Animation
optional Exchange Email Hack (disable EAS Pin Requirement)
optional Disable HTC Color Enhancement
optional Show LTE instead of 4G
optional Disable Fast Dormancy

• Download link to rom
• all credit goes to @baadnewz, @mikrosmile, @V6-Maniac at xda-developers

There is a promotion going on at the TomTop and these two android phones Bluboo Maya and Ulefone U007 are being sold at heavy discounts.

Ulefone U007 specs include 5 inch display with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, a quad-core MediaTek MT6580 1.3 GHz, 1 GB memory RAM and 8 GB internal storage expandable with a microSD card. We get an 8 megapixel main camera with interpolation tech that saves files as 13MP pictures. Same goes for the front 2MP camera that can capture 5MP photos. Also Ulefone U007 comes with dual-SIM support, 3G connectivity and a 2200 mAh battery.

Bluboo Maya specs are slightly better packing 5.5 inch display with HD resolution, the same quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor clocked at a frequency of 1.3 GHz, 2 GB RAM, internal memory of 16 GB and micro SD card supporting 32GB flash storage which is again expandable via microSD card slot. You also get a Sony 13 megapixel main camera , an 8 megapixel camera sefie, and v2.0 microUSB port for charging the battery of 3000 mAh. IT comes with Bluetooth 4.0, dual-SIM support and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

You can take super high UHQ photos on your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 by downloading and installing this UHQ camera mod. To install this you will need to root your Galaxy note 5 which is easy. Here are the features of this Samsung Galaxy Note 5 UHQ mod.

* All 96 percent Jpeg Quality and 75 percent Bitmap compress changed to 100 percent
* 4K Time limit is removed.
* 4K Bitrates 48mbits to 85mbits (hardware limit is 65-70 Not verified)
* FHD30 17mbits to 61mbits (Not verified)
* FHD60 28mbits to 120mbits It’s Need very fast micro SD (Not verified)
* All 10-13 mbits bitrates up to 25mbits (Not verified)
* Dual SD-HD-FHD Time limit 61 Min (Not verified)

Installation instructions:

* Backup and delete and copy the modified apk to the system/priv-app/SamsungCamera4.apk , set permission rw-r-r 0644
* Backup and delete and copy the modified media_profile.xml to the system/etc/media_profile.xml , set permission rw-r-r 0644 not required for now.
* Delete camera app data-cache from applications
* Wipe cache from recovery if it does not work wipe cache-dalvik

• download

CM13 aka CyanogenMod 13.0 for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been released. Right now, only N910C and N910CQ are supported. Also keep in mind that this will make your device out of warranty and increase KNOX counter as well. But if you are out of warranty and feel free to proceed.

1) Make sure you have TWRP 3.0.2.0 on note 4. Download ROM as well from here.
2) open Recovery Mode on device. ( Home + volume Up + Power)
3) Do a full wipe. (Data + System + Cache + Dalvik Cache)
4) Select "cm_treltexx-ota-765ef3442c.zip” file when start a setup.
5) When it finish process,  you reboot your device.
6) process completed.

While this CM13 release is deemed as stable, we still suggest sticking to stock if you are looking for more stable experience. CM13 brings android 6 marshmallow to the Note 4 and there is nothing better than CyanogenMod 13.0 to enjoy android 6.0 on note 4.

It is now possible to install Xposed framework on Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. The requirements include rooted Grand Prime, stock lollipop ROM and some time. You can use this on both deodexed and odexed Grand Prime ROMs.

Installation instructions:

* Download XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4
* Install it. It will not work yet but don’t fret.
* Download xposed-v85.0-samsung-5.0.x-By-dkcldark.
* Place it on the sd card.
* Reboot in TWRP. If you are not comfortable with TWRP, you can use ODIN on your desktop to flash it as well.
* Find the zip file nd flash it.
* Wait for the installation.
* Reboot

That is it. You now have xposed framework on your android phone.