Category Archives: Android

Block distracting websites with DNS66

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

DNS66 creates a VPN that will block any website on the blacklist. Continue reading →

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Setting up the Etekcity WiFi Smart Plug with the VeSync app and 2.4 GHz connection

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

The Etekcity WiFi Smart Plug Mini Outlet with Energy Monitoring (2 Pack), Works with Amazon Alexa Echo, No Hub Required, 1 Minute to Set Up, White is a good smart outlet. It goes for about $30 for a pair [1]. … Continue reading →

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Google Play on Kindle Fire

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

The blog post on SaintLad.com made installing the Google Play Store and Services onto a new Amazon Kindle very straightforward. Helpful Advice This is a short link to visit to go directly to his website: https://goo.gl/YrJoSy apkmirror might say a newer version … Continue reading →

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Flashing new nightlies on an Encrypted CyanogenMod

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

Once you encrypt your CyanogenMod 13 device, you will not be able to decrypt the device. You will also notice that when you restart into TWRP, you will not be able to see your sdcard… because it is encrypted! You might … Continue reading →

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Xposed Framework Modules

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

Rooting, CyanogenMod, Xposed Framework. Those are three things I always wanted on my phone. Well, I finally got the 3rd so I am happy. Here is a review on the modules. XMultiWindow was the main draw. I wanted to be able … Continue reading →

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Recalibrate Android Battery

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

Symptoms When phone is turned on, my LG G3 would not charge beyond 30%. When phone was turned off, my LG G3 could charge to 100%. Phone would power off randomly at 10%. Treatment (rooted phone) I am rewriting the … Continue reading →

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System UI has stopped

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

On a LG G3, to reboot into Safe Mode, restart your phone normally. Once you see the splash screen, hold down the Volume Down button until the OS loads. Continue reading →

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Android Marshmallow’s Internal Memory Feature for SD Card

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

Android 6.0 Marshmallow has a new feature that can turn your external micro SD card into internal memory. Continue reading →

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CyanogenMod for Amazon Kindle

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

I detail below the steps that are outdated to save you time. Continue reading →

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Offline Multimedia on your Android Phone

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Brian Agrawal Goodacre

When going on a road trip or just commuting daily, data plans and data connections are limited. Assuming you will always have access to 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi is standard in urban areas but uncommon in tunnels or in the … Continue reading →

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