Wednesday 15 January 2014

How to install Android Kitchen in Windows

In this post I will tell you how to install Android Kitchen in Windows operating system. But before installing this you should know why to install it.

Note :  Before installing Android Kitchen make sure that Java is installed in your computer. You can check it by going to the Control Panel.

If it is not installed then click "here" to download the Java. After downloading this , install it in your computer.



Why to install the Android Kitchen ?   

It a software that allow user to make different kinds of ROMs. By the use of this software user can also customize the ROM like change the name of ROM , zipalign the apk files to optimize the RAM usage , add root permission , add busybox etc.      


How to install the Android Kitchen in Windows ?          


Requirements for installing the Android Kitchen are     

1. Laptop or Desktop computer.
2. Internet Connection.


Now Download the files on your Desktop computer or Laptop

1.  Cygwin
 Click "here" to download the Cygwin and copy it to your Computer's Desktop.

2. dsixda Android Kitchen
Click "here" to download the Android Kitchen and copy it to your Computer's Desktop.

# Steps to install Android Kitchen in Windows #


1. After downloading the above two files extract the Cygwin and open the extracted folder. In this folder you will find another folder named " cygwin_packages ". Copy this folder to " C " Drive.

2. Then again go the extracted Cygwin folder i.e on the desktop of your computer and copy the setup.exe , setup.txt and setup.log.full to the folder named " cygwin_packages " that you copied in the " C " drive.

3. Now in cygwin_packages folder right click on the setup.exe and Run as Administrator. 


4. Click on the " Next " and then select " Install from Local Directory ".

 
5. Click on the " Next ".


 6. Click on the " Next ".


7. Click on the " Next ". A message will appear click " OK".


 8. Do single click in the area between the Red box.


 9. Click on " Next ". A message will appear click " Next ". After this installation will take place. After the installation process complete check the " Create ion on Desktop " and click on " Finish ".
After this Right click on the Cygwin icon and Run as Administrator. Some process will take place after the completion of the process, close it.
  
10. Now open the  " C " Drive. In the drive you will find a folder named " cygwin ". Open it.



11. Now open the " home " folder. In this folder you will find another folder having your Username. Open it.


12. Don't delete any file. Make a new folder named " kitchen ".


13. Open the folder named " kitchen ". Now extract the file named " dsixda Android Kitchen " that you copied on your computer's desktop. Then open the extracted folder of dsixda Android Kitchen.


14. Copy all the files that are in the extracted folder of " dsixda Android Kitchen " and paste them in the " kitchen " folder that you made.

15. Now do Right click on the Cygwin icon and Run as Administrator.

16. Cygwin window will open. Now write " cd kitchen " and press " Enter ".


 17. Now write " ./menu " .


18. After this press " Enter ". After this Android Kitchen will open. 
Congrats now you can make your own ROM or customize another ROM.


THANKS.


Friday 15 November 2013

How to install Clockworkmod Recovery in Spice MI-535.

In this post I will tell you how to install Clockworkmod Recovery in Spice MI-535. But before installing CWM recovery you should know why to install it and whats its use.

Note :  Your phone should be rooted . If not rooted click "here".


 
What is Clockworkmod Recovery ?
It is a mini operating system for the phones running on the Android System.It allow the user to deeply involved in order to improve or control the android system.It is basically known as CWM is the most famous recovery being used today.

What is its use ?
Clockworkmod Recovery allow user to do advanced functions like you can you can install different ROMs , you can make backup of your installed ROM and can also restore it that aren't possible with stock recovery. It also have maintenance options.You can also make partition of your phone's sd card by using CWM recovery etc.


How to install Clockworkmod Recovery in Spice MI-535 ?

Requirements for installing CWM Recovery are

1. Laptop or Desktop computer.
2. Your phone with battery at least 70% charged.
3. Data cable 

Now Download file on your Desktop or Laptop Computer whose Link is given

Select the third one. After downloading this file extract it in your computer by clicking on the downloaded file. A new folder named "MTKDroidTool" is created.Copy the folder to your computer's Desktop.  

# Steps to Install CWM Recovery #

1. After doing the above step , enable the USB Debugging in your phone.
   Settings / Developer Options / USB Debugging


2. Now open the folder named "MTKDroidTools" that you copied on your computer's Dekstop and click on the MTKDroidTools.exe (a green colour logo).


3. After opening of the MTKDroidTools , attach your phone to the computer  using data cable.If drivers are installing let them install do not cancel them. I recommend you to remove your sdcard and sim before doing these steps.

4. Now when your phone gets recognized by this tool , select " root, backup, recovery ". Now look at the bottom left side of the tool , if the indicator is in yellow colour then click " Root " on the bottom  right side of  MTKDroidtool.

5. Grant Super User permission if prompted .After this process is completed your will find Green colour indicator where there is yellow indicator i.e on the bottom left side of the Tool.

6. Now select " To use boot from phone " .Then click on the " Recovery and Boot ".

7. Now follow the instructions that came up and select " Yes " to Create Recovery .Once done, it will mod the boot file and create a custom recovery for Spice Mi-535.

Congrats you have installed CWM Recovery in your Spice MI-535. You can check it by switching off your phone and then press Volume up Button + Power Button + Touch middle Button ( i.e home).  



Thanks.





  

Wednesday 31 July 2013

How to Root Spice MI-535

In this post I will tell you how to root your Spice MI-535 but before this you should know some things about Rooting.

Caution : Rooting your phone will void your Warranty. 

What does rooting in android means ?
Rooting means unlocking the software of your android phone. It is something like Hacking your phone. It is the process of allowing users of smartphone running on Android operating system to attain privileged control ( to gain access to resources that are normally protected from the users ).

Advantages of Rooting --
Rooting allow users to load different ROMs on their android devices. ROMs are the softwares that  run on android phone. They helps in improving your phone's performance and also helps in increasing your battery life. You can customize your phone and take your phone to next level by rooting your android phone.You can also take full backup of your phone by using some apps like Titanium Backup which needs root access to install.

Disadvantages of Rooting  --
First Disadvantage of Rooting is it voids your phone's warranty. There is increase in Security risks.You can brick your phone if you had not follow the right steps to root or doing to much customization to your phone by installing different ROMs.


How to Root Spice MI-535 ?

Requirements for rooting are

1. Laptop or Desktop computer.
2. Your phone with battery at least 70% charged.
3. Data cable


Now Download files on your Desktop or Laptop Computer whose Links are given

 After Downloading this file install it on your computer.

After downloading this file on your computer, extract this File to a folder and copy the folder on the desktop of your computer.

# Steps to Root Spice MI-535 #

1. After doing the above two steps , enable the USB Debugging in your phone.
Settings / Developer Options / USB Debugging.


 2. Now attach your phone to the computer using Data Cable.

3. After attaching your phone to computer , open the folder that you copy on your desktop and click on the run.bat ( Windows batch File ).

4. Press any key from your Computer's keyboard and wait while it Roots your phone and again press any key , then the phone will reboot.

After Rebooting your phone is rooted. You will find a SuperSu icon in your phone this shows that your phone is rooted.
You can also download app from app store named " Root Checker " to confirm that your phone is Rooted.

Thanks.
 



     

Sunday 28 July 2013

Spice MI-535 Full In Depth Review

If you want to buy an android phone under 15000 and are confuse which phone to buy as I was before buying this phone, because there are many android phones with same specifications, I will suggest you to take a look on Spice MI-535 Stellar Pinnacle Pro. I bought  this phone 3 weeks ago and after using it my conclusion is that marvelous. Spice had done a very good job. This phone is loaded with specs and it stands up on all its specs.  The phone’s performance is really really good. Firstly look at all the specs of the phone.


 Specifications are ---



The specs that made this device different from other devices in this range are ---

Its front facing 5 mp camera, huge battery backup (2550 MAH)  , USB OTG (means you can attach pen drive directly to your phone and you can also attach your pc keyboard and it works properly) , 16 Gb internal storage ( user available 12.5 GB ) which is missing in most android phones in this price range , good built quality.


Performance ---
It supports all the apps on Play store including high end games like Morden combat 4 , NFS Most Wanted , Real racing 3 , GTA III etc.  I am using this phone for about 3 weeks and I did not face a bit small lag while playing HD games or using other apps. 

You can check its gaming performance by clicking on this link --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SaP1kx_aXY 

Benchmarks ---
The benchmark scores of this phone are really good at this price range  even better than some high end phones.

                                                     Nenamark 2.4 score = 51.8

                                                      Nenamark 1 score = 57.5 

                                                          AnTuTu = 13698
                                           
                                                      Quadrant 2.1.1 = 4881


Display and Music ---

The phone’s screen is not full HD, it is qHD but   I Guarantee that you will be impressed after watching its screen. Resolution will not disappoint you.  All the things on phone appear clear and bright. Really the screen is good. Many  other bloggers who reviewed this phone said that they are disappointed with its screen resolution  but screen is not bad I am really impressed by screen, its really awesome .  Music quality of the phone is also good if you are using headphones given by spice but if you had other headphone’s like of sony, apple or Samsung etc  it is awesome. It is very clear like any other high end phone. Bass is also awesome.


Camera  ---

The phone comes with two cameras. Rear camera (8MP ) and front facing camera (5MP). The images taken from front facing camera  are awesome. But the images taken from rear are not much awesome they are good but not awesome. I have uploaded some images taken from both camera in different light conditions you can check it.

      Pictures taken from spice MI-535 rear camera during night under light of tube light.


                  Picture taken from spice MI-535 rear camera in dark with its flashlight


                         Pictures taken from spice MI-535 rear camera during daylight.



                                  Pictures taken from spice MI-535 front camera.


Battery Backup ---

The phone’s battery backup is really good. On average usage like messaging, calls, simple browsing  etc. its battery last for one and half days. On high end usage including playing  HD games, youtube , watching movies etc it last for 7-8 hours.

Conclusion ---


The phone's touchscreen is also very responsive. The phone comes with led notification feature. There is no negative about this phone. This phone is really good phone as you see its benchmark results are very good , camera quality is also very good , display is really beautiful. At this price range this phone is really a good choice. It is value for money.

Can buy this phone from Saholic (link is given below) --
 http://www.saholic.com/mobile-phones/spice-stellar-pinnacle-pro-mi-535-1006925

Thank you.