May 2013 ~ Specradar | Feel Inside Technology

Download Samsung Galaxy Camera Toolkit V1.0

Samsung Galaxy Camera, a 16-megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a motorized 21x zoom, a 4.8-inch touchscreen, and 3G / Wi-Fi connectivity. It's not the first camera to claim to be "smart" — Samsung itself sells cameras under that banner — but it is one of the first to run an established OS, Android 4.1.

Thanks to one of xda-forum member who already make such a usefull toolkit for the Samsung Galaxy Camera, which include the features of Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash, Mods + MORE.

Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
Flash Stock Recovery image to device
Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
Auto Update ToolKit on startup (donators feature)
Dump selected Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
Install BusyBox binary on device
Rename Recovery Restore files if present
Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full steps)
Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your device
Create tar file to flash via Odin with 1-click process
Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format
Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
Push Files from your PC to your device
Pull Files from your device to your PC
Set Files Permissions on your device
Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
Help, Information Screen for various tasks
Mods Section to modify your device (increase bitrate for video, increase camera quality settings, fix permissions in Internal Storage)
Reboot Device options in adb mode
Change background, text colour in ToolKit

Download Samsung Galaxy Camera Toolkit V1.0

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU

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The Samsung Galaxy Note II has a lot going for it: With its fast processor, huge display, and great battery life, the Note II makes for a stellar multimedia machine that you won't have to charge in the middle of the day. The Note II's S Pen and pen-optimized apps can be used for both creativity and productivity, and are really the defining features of the handset.

Thanks to one of xda-forum member who already make such a usefull toolkit for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which include the features of Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash, Mods + MORE.

Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
[B]Root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire) via CWM (works on ANY build)
Root+busybox+rename recovery restore files via Custom Recovery
Unroot (delete root files and busybox)
Many root/unroot options including adb, recovery and sideload via custom recovery
Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
Auto Update ToolKit to latest push version on startup (donator feature)
Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
Install BusyBox binary on phone
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash CWM Recovery (thanks to Clockworkmod Team) or TWRP Recovery (thanks to Team Win)
Rename Recovery Restore files if present
Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone
Create tar file to flash via Odin (from upto 10 image files) with 1-click process
Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full DETAILED steps) ESSENTIAL FOR WARRANTY RETURNS
Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format for editing and flashing (thanks to Adam Lange)
Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone (being worked on)
Push Files from your PC to your phone
Pull Files from your phone to your PC
Set Files Permissions on your phone
Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
Help, Information Screen for various tasks
Mods Section to Modify your phone (being worked on)
Reboot Phone options in adb mode
Change background, text colour in ToolKit
Device Information screen which pulls info directly from device
Activate Professional features from within the ToolKit

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit V4.1.0

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, Chenglu for modded cwm.

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The Nexus 10's chassis is built entirely from grippy rubber-coated plastic. The black chassis is curvier than the iPad's, and the bezel around the display is broader as well. At 603g, it's 49g lighter than the iPad, which makes it very comfortable to hold. We've no problems with build quality, and the fact the glass on the front is Corning's tough, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass is another big bonus. The Nexus 10 feels like it would survive a drop better than the iPad.

Thanks to one of xda-forum member who already make such a usefull toolkit for the Google Nexus 10, which include the features of Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash, Mods + MORE.

NOTE: As the ToolKit.exe and ModsSection.exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.

FUNCTIONS OF GOOGLE NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V2.0.0 [20TH APRIL 2013]

* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader
* Root Stock Jelly Bean builds (upto 4.2.2 JDQ39)
* 1-Click For All to Unlock the Bootloader, Root, Rename the Restore File and Flash Custom Recovery
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
* Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
* Install BusyBox on your phone
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section available in Professional version (when updated)
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest pushed version at startup (professional feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your phone
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing (no need to move it manually anymore)
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to phone
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Use adb sideload in custom recovery to root/unroot zip files very easily
* Sideload any zip files straight to the phone via custom recovery
* Boot into Stock, CWM Touch or TWRP Touch Recovery without Flashing it
* Boot or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone
* Push Files from your PC to your phone
* Pull Files from your phone to your PC
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your phone
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode, Recovery, Android or Download Mode from adb mode
* Get device information including model, build and insecure kernel

Download Asus Google Nexus 10 Toolkit V2.0.0

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack

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The Google Nexus 7 is extremely fast, has all the major features covered and is priced incredibly attractively to make you easily forgive the few corners cut. Google could afford the luxury of selling the tablet at manufacturing cost and rely on other sources of revenue (apps and content) and it's great that they made it count.

Thanks to one of xda-forum member who already make such a usefull toolkit for the Google Nexus 7, which include the features of Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash, Mods + MORE.

SUPPORTS BOTH WI-FI ONLY [8GB/16GB/32GB] AND GSM/HSPA+ [32GB] MODELS

FUNCTIONS OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 TOOLKIT V5.0.0 [4TH MAY 2013]

* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader
* Root Stock Jelly Bean builds (upto 4.2.2 JDQ39)
* 1-Click For All to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore File
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
* Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
* Install BusyBox on your phone
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section (professional only feature)
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpic slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your phone
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing (no need to move it manually anymore)
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to phone
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP or Stock Recovery without Flashing it
* Boot or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone
* Push Files from your PC to your phone
* Pull Files from your phone to your PC
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your phone
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode, Recovery, Android or Download Mode from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device

Download Google Nexus 7 Toolkit V5.0.0

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack

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The Nexus 4 is beautifully designed with a stunning display and rocking the latest version of Android. It has more connectivity than a BT Telephone Exchange and even excels in the simple matter of making telephone calls. The fact that it comes running with Android as Google intended it will please the purists, but the OS has come on leaps and bounds since its early incarnations, so no longer is it a daunting prospect for first time users. The screen is great, the power under the hood is more than enough and it feels every inch a top-end handset - that is until you look at the price tag and get one of the most pleasant surprises known to man, value for money.

Thanks to one of xda-forum member who already make such a usefull toolkit for the Google Nexus 4, which include the features of Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash, Mods + MORE.

NOTE: As the exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.

FUNCTIONS OF GOOGLE NEXUS 4 TOOLKIT V2.0.0 [30TH APRIL 2013]

* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader
* Root Stock Jelly Bean builds (upto 4.2.2 JDQ39)
* 1-Click For All to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore File
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
* Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
* Install BusyBox on your phone
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section (professional only feature)
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpic slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your phone
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing (no need to move it manually anymore)
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to phone
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP or Stock Recovery without Flashing it
* Boot or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone
* Push Files from your PC to your phone
* Pull Files from your phone to your PC
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your phone
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode
* Reboot Phone to Fastboot Mode, Recovery, Android or Download Mode from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device

Download Google NEXUS 4 TOOLKIT V2.0.0

Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is one of beautiful smartphones right now. The phone is full of features which the mini version of its brother the flagship model of Samsung Galaxy S3. Thanks to one of xda-forum members who already made a useful tool for root, install drivers, backup, flash, and more for the device.

IMPORTANT: THIS TOOLKIT SUPPORTS 4 DIFFERENT S3 MINI VARIANTS SO MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE CORRECT MODEL FOR YOUR DEVICE IN THE MODEL SELECTION SCREEN OR INCORRECT BOOT IMAGES WILL BE DOWNLOADED WHICH COULD SOFT BRICK YOUR DEVICE

SUPPORTED MODELS
GT-I8190 INTERNATIONAL GSM MODEL
GT-I8190N INTERNATIONAL GSM MODEL WITH NFC
GT-8190L LATIN/USA GSM MODEL
GT-8190T LTE MODEL [AUTO UPDATE ONLY ATM]

FUNCTIONS OF SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 MINI TOOLKIT V1.1

Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
Auto Update ToolKit to latest push version on startup (donator feature)
Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
Install BusyBox binary on phone
Root any public build INCLUDING JELLY BEAN (different options available)
[B]Root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire) via CWM (works on ANY build)
Install any zip file via Sideload feature in Recovery
Flash CWM Touch Recovery (thanks to clockworkmod team) or TWRP Recovery (thanks to twrp team)
Rename Recovery Restore files if present
Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone
Create tar file to flash via Odin with 1-click process
Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full DETAILED steps) ESSENTIAL FOR WARRANTY RETURNS
Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format for editing and flashing (thanks to Adam Lange)
Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone
Push Files from your PC to your phone
Pull Files from your phone to your PC
Set Files Permissions on your phone
Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
Help, Information Screen for various tasks
Mods Section to Modify your phone
Reboot Phone options in adb mode
Change background, text colour in ToolKit
Activate Professional version and enable Donator features from within the ToolKit

Download samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Toolkit V1.1

Credits: Thanks to Benzonat0r and dolar4ik for the mod to enable the 3 button boot to recovery (in the mods section), koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm recovery, twrp team for twrp recovery, lastly thanks as always to Chainfire for SuperSU and all the work he does for the community

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So, here we are again. Today i would explain about how to unlocking the bootloader of other device. Last time we have pisted many tutorial about it. But, in this tutorial we will be discussing the step by step procedure on how to unlock the bootloader of the Sony Xperia Z. A bootloader is a code present in any computing device that is loaded first before any operating system. This code is specific to the hardware of a certain device which means different devices will have different bootloaders. In the Android environment a bootloader lets your smartphone or tablet boot into Android.

Device manufacturers normally ship their products with locked bootloaders so that consumers will stick to the Android version that’s running on the device. While this may be great for those who are new to the Android environment since there’s a slim chance of the device getting bricked, advanced users see this as a hindrance in their customization efforts. To be able to run custom ROMs or apps that require root permission the bootloader of a device must be unlocked first.

The good thing about Sony is that they are supporting the open developer community thus making it easier for anyone to unlock the bootloader of certain Xperia devices. The company’s latest flagship model, Sony Xperia Z (C6602), is one of the devices supported for unlocking. There might however be some releases that will not support unlocking due to operator restrictions.

Things to consider before unlocking your device bootloader

When you unlock the bootloader you may void the warranty of your device. You must check on the specifics of the warranty of your device for details on this. You may lose certain content on your device due to the removal of the DRM security key. The SD card of your device will be formatted thus losing any data such as photos, videos, music or documents stored.

Confirm first if it is possible to unlock the bootloader of your particular device. This can be done by opening the phone dialer and entering *#*#7378423#*#*. Go to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If it says yes then you can proceed with unlocking the bootloader.

Unlocking the bootloader of Sony Xperia Z

Requirements:

You need to download the fastboot package with USB drivers.
It is recommended that you use a Windows 7 PC with a USB cable to connect your Xperia Z.
Turn off your device and press on the Volume Up button while connecting it via USB to your PC. This enables fastboot mode and will let Windows start the driver installation.
Extract the fastboot package file and point the driver install to the usb_driver folder.
Once done disconnect your smartphone turn it on.

Steps to unlocking bootloader of Sony Xperia Z

Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything
At the bottom of the page click ‘Start Unlocking the Bootloader’
You will get numerous prompts, read all info and click on “Accept”/”OK”/”Proceed”
You will then get to the “Create Unlock request” page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
Check your email for the unique unlock key
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select ‘Open command window here’
Connect your Xperia Z in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
A 0.5 value is returned means the device is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which you received earlier.
Your device should now be bootloader unlocked

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On this article i will explain the way to root the beast of Sony mobile phone, Xperia Z. We must already know that Xperia Z is one of the best smartphone right now. It can compete with the other on many aspect. But, to gain more access of the phone we should root the device first.

Caution: In my experience nothing has ever gone wrong with rooting. There is always that slight chance something can mess up. Use caution and only do this if you want to. I am not responsible if anything happens (but I really don’t think anything will happen if you do everything right) Also rooting voids your warranty but don’t worry, unrooting should give it back like nothing ever happened.!! Please read about Rooting here.

Note:

The instructions in this guide are intended for use with Xperia Z. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.
This Procedure works for Mobiles having stock ROM only, and will definitely void your warranty, although the warranty can be claimed by un-rooting your device.

What you need to prepare:

Xperia Z and a PC
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data. You may skip this step.
Make sure your device has at least 75% of phone battery charge.
Download Root_with_restore_by_Bin4ry_v26

Root Xperia Z (Both locked and unlock bootloader)

1. Go to settings > developers
2. Check USB debugging
3. Connect xperia Z to pc / laptop
4. Wait until windows detect your device
5. Go to root_with_restore extract folder
6. Run runme.bat
7. Select option number 3

8. Select restore my data

9. choose service test

10. Then select Display

11. Follow the instructions
12. Done, your xperia Z is root

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If you’re on the desktop though, you’re pretty much stuck with using the Facebook website in order to get your chatting fix, and that means opening yourself up to the full Facebook experience, complete with all its distractions, every time you want to have a conversation with someone.

Facebook Chat is one of the most heavily used instant messaging protocols around right now, partly thanks to the fact that just about everyone on the planet seems to have a Facebook account. That, coupled with the fact that there are chat enabled Facebook apps for all the major mobile players means that it’s not going to go away any time soon.

If you’re a Mac owner though, there is another way. In fact, we’d argue it’s the best way. If you’re a fan of the Messages app, then there’s just no contest.

That’s right, Apple’s Messages app for Mac is compatible with Facebook Chat thanks to the social network’s decision to use Jabber, and Apple’s Messaging app supporting Jabber. Getting it up and running is as easy as it can be, too, so if you want to have a distraction free environment with which to chat over Facebook contacts, then here’s what you need to do.

1. You’ll need to open the Messages app on your OS X running Mac
2. Go to its preferences panel and then click on Accounts. Here you’ll find a ‘+’ button.
3. Hit that and you’re now able to add a new account. Choose Jabber and enter your username.
4. That’s everything in your Facebook URL after the facebook.com/ – and add @chat.facebook.com to the end like in the screenshot. Then enter your Facebook password, also.

Once that’s complete, press Done and you’re finished. You should now be able to chat with any of your Facebook friends right from within the Messages app on your Mac. No visiting the Facebook website just to sent a few chat messages. So simple it hurts!

Source: redmondpie.com

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Samsung Galaxy S4 is indeed booming right now. Here is on the article i will explain the tutorial about how to unlock Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. Before we proceed, please be advised that the usual disclaimer applies. Playing around the carrier lock is risky business, and more complicated than your average Android modding. Follow these instructions at your own perusal. Redmond Pie cannot be held liable for any loss whatsoever resulting from following this method. Also, this method applies to GT-I9505 only, and not to other variants of Galaxy S4.

Step 1: Launch the Phone app on your Galaxy S4, and dial in: *#0011#

Step 2: Press the Menu button followed by the Back key. Then, hit the Menu button again and select KEY INPUT. Enter 1 and press the OK button to enter ServiceMode.

Step 3: Press Menu one more time and tap back again. This will pull up the Main Menu for ServiceMode. Tap [1] UMTS.

Step 4: Now select [1]DEBUG SCREEN, followed by [6] PHONE CONTROL.

Step 5: From the next screen, pick [6] NETWORK LOCK.

Step 6: You’ll get three options. Hit the one that says [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF.

Step 7: Now, you need to get back to Main Menu. To do this, hit the Menu button followed by the Back key. In Main Menu, now pick [6]COMMON, and then [6] NV REBUILD.

Step 8: The phone will tell you that a Golden Backup exists. Tap [4] Restore Back-up.

Your device will now go through a series of “conditions”, where it will first freeze, then get on a black screen with Blue LED on and both capacitive buttons on, after which it will reboot automatically. The whole cycle might take a couple of minutes, so be patient. Once it powers back on, it’s network unlocked, permanently. Enjoy!

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For a great deal of the past six months or so, Droidsters had been preparing themselves to tuck into some delicious Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie as the very next iteration, but with logs for Android 4.3 popping up across the Interwebs, that notion was knocked on the head late last month.

When Google took to the stage yesterday in its mammoth 3+ hour I/O keynote speech, many presumed Android 4.3 was going to be one of the main topics of conversation. Unfortunately, there was no mention of the forthcoming update to the Google mobile OS, but reports today suggest that it is, at least, heading our way in the near future, and will feature, among other things, support for Bluetooth Smart.

With the logs emerging and rumor mill in full flow, we shouldn’t feel too foolish for thinking Android 4.3 would manifest itself at yesterday’s showpiece, but it looks as though Google is not quite in those advanced stages with it just yet.

Still, with Bluetooth Special Interest Group having sent out a press email yesterday just after the initial Google I/O fanfare regarding an upcoming Bluetooth Smart-supporting update to Android, we shouldn’t have to wait more than a couple of months to see what Android 4.3 will bring to the fore.

Although we know there will be quite a few new features and alterations in line for Android 4.3 besides support for Bluetooth Smart, precious little is actually known of what Google plans to include. Bluetooth Smart, which is advanced in that it offers a comparable communication range to traditional Bluetooth but on less power, is already supported by the likes of Apple, Microsoft and BlackBerry, and although Android and Google is usually first to the punch when it comes to newer technologies and hardware, in this case it appears to be trailing.

While Bluetooth Smart will be a welcome feature, the tech world is eager to learn of some of the more exciting new entries to the Android fold, and with I/O still running over at the Moscone Center, now would seem as apt a time as any for such details to emerge.

What kinds of new Android 4.3 features would you like to see in this upcoming update? Please do share your thoughts via the usual mediums below!

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There is some good news for all those HTC One owners who are keen to try out CyanogenMod 10.1, official nightly builds are now available for the GSM version and the Sprint variant.

Codenamed M7 – after the internal development name of the device, the nightly builds aren't yet considered stable but are working sufficiently well for enthusiasts to use. The biggest bug at the moment seems to be that the audio on outgoing calls can be “hit or miss”. The current workaround is to enable the ‘touch sounds' and start a call using the dial pad, that way you will have audio on the outgoing call. This doesn't affect incoming calls which are behaving normally.

The steps to get CM10.1 on your HTC are pretty much the same as for other devices. The bootloader needs to be unlocked and ClockwordMod-Recovery installed. The the CM10.1 build needs to be copied over along with the Google apps. A quick boot into recovery mode will allow the CM10.1 firmware to be flashed onto the device (along with the Google apps) and after a reboot CyanogenMod 10.1 should be running rather than the factory version of Android supplied by HTC.

CyanogenMod is a free, custom firmware based on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is designed to increase performance and reliability over the stock version of Android. But be warned, you flash at your own risk and by replacing HTC's firmware you void your warranty. If you hate HTC Sense 5 and don't get on with BlinkFeed then CM10.1 might be the way to go, but it is worth noting the other features which don't currently work including the IR blaster and Wi-Fi Calling for T-Mobile.

There are wiki pages for the M7 (GSM) and the M7 (Sprint) variants with some preliminary information and the nightly builds can be downloaded from the two different M7 download sections (GSM or Sprint) of the CyanogenMod site.

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As Google demoed during one of its presentations, Android Studio offers real time previews of code changes so developers can always see what their edits are doing to the final app. Change the size of some text and watch the app change before your very eyes. Alter colors and the like and boom, you’re seeing the results, previewed in a variety of screen sizes. That’s right, want to know what the app you’re working on will look like in one of the many different resolutions that Android phones – and tablets – come in.

Google’s didn’t talk about all the changes today, but it is also improving the developer console. There are five new features finding their way to the developer console today, all aimed at making it easier for developers to make more money from their hard work. One area that is being improved is translation. Now, developers will be able to have their apps translated right from within the developer console. The key highlights of the new tool are as follows, as outlined by Google themselves:

Gradle-based build support.
Android-specific refactoring and quick fixes.
Lint tools to catch performance, usability, version compatibility and other problems.
ProGuard and app-signing capabilities.
Template-based wizards to create common Android designs and components.
A rich layout editor that allows you to drag-and-drop UI components, preview layouts on multiple screen configurations, and much more.

Devs can upload what they need translating and then choose from a range of various translation services without having to go out to the big wide world to find someone to do the work for them. Translation is one of the many headaches for developers pushing their apps worldwide, so this will be a welcome addition for many.

Google is also adding new revenue graphs that, obviously enough, display revenues. Staged roll outs and beta testing are other additions to the developer console, making it easier to get testing of new versions of apps done as and when it’s needed. Developers have been asking for something like this for a long, long time. That’s a win, then.

You can download Android Studio IDE from here, and is available for Windows, OS X and Linux. Bear in mind that it’s an early access preview, hence there might be a little rough edges. They will be removed as time progresses, of course.

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