Top 5 Android Smartphones

Today the Android Operating system is very popular and growing at very fast rate their are many smartphones based on this operating system.So when somebody goes to market to buy he/she may be confuse in selecting the best one so Tech Gadget makes your work easy and  we make the list of top 5 Android phones which helps you in making the decision which one to select.

1: Samsung Galaxy S III

The Samsung Galaxy S III was surrounded by tons of hype prior to its release, and with good reason. Providing possibly the stiffest competition to the Apple iPhone to date, the Galaxy S III sports a sleek and sexy design, even in spite of its generous 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display. Throw in a powerful 1.5 GHz, dual-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, and S Voice commands (Samsung's answer to Siri), and you've got one powerhouse of an Android phone. But a quick word to our overseas users: while the international versions of the phone come with a quad-core, Tegra 3 processor under the hood, they subsequently sacrifice 4G LTE connectivity.

The Galaxy S III is offered by every major wireless carrier in the United States, making it the most broadly available smartphone in this country.

2: HTC One X (U.S. Version)

HTC released the One X, its new flagship Android smartphone, earlier this year to rave reviews thanks to its excellent camera, beautiful 4.7-inch display, and a powerful 1.5 GHz, dual-core processor running the show. Other features include Beats Audio, HTC's Sense 4 overlay, and 4G LTE connectivity, though it is worth noting that, like the Galaxy S III, the international version of the phone does not have LTE, instead swapping out that feature for a more powerful quad-core processor.

While our reviewer gave it a slightly higher score than the Galaxy S III, the Samsung model comes out slightly ahead because it is much more widely available -- at this point the One X is only offered by AT&T.

3: Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX

The Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX was released only a matter of months after the initial release of the Droid RAZR, coming on the heels of complaints regarding the original model's battery life. Motorola more than adequately addressed the problem, releasing a phone that is marginally thicker than its predecessor, but also packing a 3300 mAh battery that provides many more hours of battery life. Combined with high-end specs like a Super AMOLED display and a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, the Droid RAZR MAXX took a good phone and made it great.

4: Samsung Galaxy Note

The Samsung Galaxy Note is something of a polarizing device in that some people may take issue with its size, while others may laud its roomy, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display that allows for the usage of Samsung's S Pen stylus. The device spawned the term "phablet," as it's big enough to be considered a smartphone/tablet hybrid, but it also has more going for it than its massive size. 4G LTE connectivity and a powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor are some of the Galaxy Note's "noteworthy" features, so if size isn't an issue for you, this is definitely worth a look.

It is offered by AT&T now, and will be coming to T-Mobile soon.

5 HTC One S

A more affordable version of the HTC One X, the One S is more modestly specced, with a slightly slower dual-core processor? and a smaller, lower resolution (4.3-inch, 540 x 960) display. Nevertheless, the processor of the One S, a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon with two Krait cores running at 1.5 GHz, performs admirably, to the point where it's almost indistinguishable from that of the One X. Also appealing is its sexy, slim build, measuring only 7.8 mm thick, making the One S a cheaper yet almost equally attractive offer as its big brother.

Currently, this handset is available only from T-Mobile.

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HTC One X+ May Be on Its Way to T-Mobile

There's good news for T-Mobile customers who have been hoping to get their hands on HTC's flagship smartphone: the HTC One X+ will reported be introduced by this carrier in the fall.

HTC has pinned much of its hopes on turning around its recent reversals on the One series, but so far has not had tremendous success getting the One X, One S, and One V into wide availability. At present, the only U.S. carrier offering the One X is AT&T. But that will change in a couple of months, if published reports turn out to be correct and T-Mobile introduce this device on September 26.

Quad Core, Not Dual Core
T-Mobile's version of this Android smartphone will supposedly be superior to AT&T's on one respect -- it will sport a quad-core 1.7 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3+ processor. The AT&T version has a dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU because the NVIDIA chip doesn't support 4G LTE. T-Mobile doesn't yet have an LTE network, so it can use the faster option. The name of the Tegra 3+ is allegedly why this device will be called the HTC One X+.

It's also possible T-Mobile's version will debut running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. AT&T's version currently has version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), though an upgrade is in development.

Aside from these changes, the One X+ is expected to be virtually identical to the already-available one. That means it will include a 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 super LCD. It will likely have 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a microSD memory card slot.

Other features could include support for T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ network, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, plus an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing one.

T-Mobile already offers the HTC One S, which sells for $200. It has a slightly smaller display than the One X, and has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor.

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Verizon Affirms HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Release Date, Announces Price

Late last week, HTC sent out a tweet that appeared to finally confirm what we had all been hearing, that the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE would make its retail debut on Verizon sometime this week. Since July 5 had been mentioned as a possible release date before, that seemed like the obvious candidate. Sure enough, Verizon has now come through with an announcement of its own, confirming that date and finally revealing the smartphone’s price.

There were some early Droid Incredible 4G LTE discoveries, all the way back in April, that might have had you thinking the phone would launch with a $300 on-contract price tag. That wouldn’t make much sense with Verizon not even charging $300 for theGalaxy S III, so thankfully that figure was just a placeholder. Then, in early June, we heard a rumor that the carrier would instead be selling the DI4GLTE for a more reasonable $150. That’s the same price Verizon revealed today in its official announcement, on-contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate.

Comparing the phone to HTC’s One series, it fits somewhere between the One V and One S, both in screen size and processing power. It’s got a four-inch Super LCD qHD screen, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon S4, and an eight-megapixel main camera.

Source: Verizon

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HTC now rolls out the Android 4.0 for Incredible S

After the EVO 3D its now the HTC now rolls out the Android 4.0 Ice Crean Sandwich for Incredible S. Therefore continuing to complete its list of 17 smartphones which will receive Android 4.0 HTC published back in May. With this Incredible S upgrade, HTC goes even further and released the first Android 4.0.4 upgrade for an existing device.

The update includes version 3.6 of HTC's Sense interface and weighs in at about 250MB. Unlocked versions of the phone will likely be the first to get the update, then it will roll out to carrier models afterwards

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HTC ONE V is now available at virgin mobile in US

HTC ONE V is now available at virgin mobile in US. It is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich HTC Legend-eque design, the One V proves that entry level can be stylish too. The One V is available contract free, for an extremely reasonable $199.99. 

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HTC starts Android 4.0 for Sensation XL AND XE

HTC starts Updating the Sensation XE and the Sensation XL in India to Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich).
The update is 196.53 MB in total. Last month HTC had updated its Android 4.0 update timeline which included both the Sensation smartphones, but notably it stated that the update will not include the latest version of Sense UI 4.0, but it will offer an older version of its Sense skin called Sense 3.6.
HTC claimed this was due to the limited amount of ROM on the older devices, so it will be interesting to see how the Sensation XL and the Sensation XE perform after the update to Ice Cream Sandwich as we have already seen devices like the Xperia Ray get train wrecked by the update to Android 4.0

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HTC Windows Phone 8 roadmap

Yesterday, when Microsoft showcased Windows Phone 8, it said that four partners – Nokia, HTC, Samsung and Huawei would make devices for the new platform. Today, the Verge has obtained information regarding three HTC devices, which are scheduled to be released in Q4.

The first and most low tech of the lot is the “Rio” which will have a 4-inch WVGA display, 512MB of RAM, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p video and a Qualcomm processor from the S4 Plus family.

The mid-range model has been dubbed the “Accord” and this one will pack quite a punch. It will have a 4.3-inch S-LCD 2 display with 720p resolution, a 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video, 1GB of RAM, NFC, 42Mbps HSPA+ and a slightly higher end dual core Snapdragon processor.

The flagship model of the range is being called the “Zenith” and this model will feature a 4.7-inch S-LCD 2 display with a 720p resolution, 1GB of RAM, and an unnamed Quad-Core Snapdragon chip.

It sure does look like HTC is adopting a strategy not too dissimilar from its Android portfolio for Windows Phone 8. Apart from, this the report says that the Rio is scheduled for a October release, while the Accord and Zenith have an undisclosed Q4 2012 release.

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Sony Xperia P Vs HTC One V [comparison]

We see how the budget-end HTC One V fares against the mid-range Sony Xperia P.

Form
HTC One V - 120.3x59.7x9.2mm, 115g
Sony Xperia P - 122x59.5x10.5mm, 120g
The HTC One V is not the most attractive member of the One range as, rather than sporting a brand new and slickly designed body shell like the One X and One S, it’s instead recycling the HTC Hero design.
This means it's much blockier than its stable-mates and has a sort of ‘chin’ at the bottom. Build-quality quality, however, is very much in-line with the rest of the One range, making it a very solid and well made piece of kit.
Sony’s Xperia P follows the same visual design as the company’s current flagship, the Xperia S. Like the Xperia S, it’s a more substantial device than previous Xperia 2011 models under the Sony Ericsson brand.
Instead of thin, curved edges it has broad, flat surfaces which means it sits in the hand firmly. Build quality and materials are really good giving a more premium feel to this mid-range model.
The back panel is smooth, curving along both its length and width, whilst other lines on the handset are straight and angular like its sharp 90 degree corners.
As with the other models in the 2012 Xperia range, the Xperia P features a transparent bar below the capacitive touch controls at the bottom of the device.
This is a fairly easy win for the Xperia P, which is a much better looking smartphone in our view.
Winner – Sony Xperia P

Display
HTC’s One V is equipped with a 3.7-inch capacitive LCD touchscreen with an 800x480 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 252 pixels-per-inch (ppi).
This is one of the real strengths of the handset as the display delivers a similarly sharp experience as the other devices in the One range. Colours are suitably punchy and it features good contrast with deep blacks.
The Xperia P is also highly competent when it comes to pushing out the visuals from its 4-inch LED-backlit LCD capacitive screen. It features a 960x540 pixel resolution and a pixel density at 275ppi and is powered by Sony’s Bravia Mobile engine, which enhances the visual quality considerably. This is a very clear and crisp display setup with excellent colour reproduction and contrast.
It’s a tough choice to make, we think many people would be satisfied with either display here, but ultimately we have to side with the higher pixel density screen and that belongs to the Xperia P. The use of the Bravia engine makes it even better.
Winner – Sony Xperia P

Storage
The Xperia P is at a major advantage when it comes to onboard storage capacity, having 16GB compared to the HTC One V’s 4GB. Also on RAM the Sony wins out right as well with a whole 1GB – the One V uses 512MB. Having more RAM is always preferable as it ensures improved read/write performance when running apps and system tasks.
The Xperia P falls over on additional storage, however, as the absence of a card slot means it’s stuck with just the onboard stuff. The One V supports micro SD up to 32GB.

Processor
The HTC One V has a 1GHz Qualcomm single core processor on the MSM8255 Snapdragon chipset, which also features an Adreno 205 graphics processing unit (GPU).
This delivers surprisingly snappy results owing to the fact that HTC is now pretty good at optimising hardware for the Android platform and because it’s running the latest – and most stable – build, Ice Cream Sandwich.
Sony’s Xperia P is a dual core device running ARM’s Cortex-A9 architecture clocked at 1GHz and using the ST Ericsson NovaThor U8500 with a Mali-400MP GPU.
Sony is also one of the better manufacturers with regards to optimisation and it’s done a very good job on the whole Xperia line. It may be running Gingerbread but the performance on the Xperia P is great.
The hardware might be vastly different but the end user experience is quite similar for general system use, browsing and multi-tasking. That said, we’re sure the Xperia P is going to easily handle some higher-end apps and games that the One V might struggle with thanks to its extra core and top grade GPU.
Winner – Sony Xperia P

Operating System
Both handsets are Android powered. The Xperia P uses version 2.3 Gingerbread with Sony’s Timescape interface (UI) on top while the One V has the latest build, 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with HTC’s Sense 4.0 UI.
This is a pretty stark contrast in the sense that Timescape is quite an intrusive and noisy overlay while this new version of HTC Sense has been reeled in considerably and, on the whole, is barely noticeable.
That said, both platforms run incredibly smoothly. Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) has some added functionality which makes it more appealing, including a re-structured menu layout and a fast multi-tasking tool that allows you to switch between and close apps quickly and easily from any screen.
Generally, ICS is more stable and faster than Gingerbread, but in this case Sony has done an admirable job of bringing Gingerbread up to speed in these areas.
Despite all this, we much prefer the additional features of Ice Cream Sandwich and it’d be our preference every time.
Winner – HTC One V

Final Thoughts
Considering its overall low spec line-up the HTC One V delivers impressive performance for its level and is a relatively low-cost way of getting onto Ice Cream Sandwich.
However, the Sony Xperia P is just as competitive and has a lot more going for it in terms of the onboard hardware. It’s also worth noting that the Xperia P will be updated to ICS some time this year and with that in mind it’d be our choice of these two devices.

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HTC: We won’t use cheap phones to bolster sales

Troubled smartphone manufacturer HTC plans to sell only medium- to high-end handsets despite struggling to match sales of its competitors. “We don’t want to destroy our brand image,” HTC CEO Peter Chou said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. “We insist on using better materials to make better products that offer premium experience. Many consumers like that.” The executive’s statements come at a time when many industry watchers are beginning to question HTC’s current strategy. While companies such as Motorola and Samsung are releasing low-end handsets in the blossoming Chinese market, Chao maintains that HTC won’t use “cheap, cheap phones” to boost its market share. The Taiwanese company instead plans to ramp up its marketing efforts and expand its distribution network to capitalize on emerging markets. Chou said Chinese shipments in 2012 will likely be three times last year’s total, and shipments to India and other emerging markets are steadily growing. “We think our strategy is successful,” the executive said.
Via- BGR

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HTC: HTC Desire C launched in India next Week

After the release in UK the new HTC Desire C is now Arriving in India Next week. It features a 3.5 inch HVGA display, Sense 4 UI, Beats Audio, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 5MP rear camera, 512MB of RAM, 600MHz processor, 4GB of internal memory, 8GB memory card pre-installed, and 25GB of free storage on Dropbox for two years. and it Runs on ANDROID 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
It HTC’s most affordable smartphone to date at just Rs. 14,299.

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Windows Phone 8 Device AreTested in Australia

Rumors are around that the Windows phone 8 devices by HTC ans Samsung are currently being tested in Australia. According to WPDownUnder – an Australian blog devoted to Microsoft's mobile platform, at least three manufacturers are currently testing a Windows Phone 8 handset of their own. Multiple sources claim that test units made by Nokia are within the country, with possibly devices by HTC and Samsung being tested as well.
It is said that the styling of the Nokia Windows Phone 8 device is"almost identical" to that of the Lumia 800 and Lumia 900, although the internal hardware might be totally different. That said, today's rumor should not be interpreted as a hint that these two current handsets will be updated to WP8 one day. There is no information about the alleged Samsung and HTC WP8 smartphones, so their existence is still highly questionable.

We are expecting to know more about Windows Phone 8 and the devices it will run on within the following weeks. The Windows Phone Developer Summit begins on June 20, and that is when we are expecting to see the platform's next iteration in all its glory.


Source: WPDownUnder

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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update starts for HTC Sensation XL

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update starts for HTC Sensation XL as this particular Android 4.0 update has already started to seed, which means it should not be too long until many other Sensation XL owners who always want to be on the cutting edge of technology will be able to give the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update a go.

Hopefully there will not be any reports of unwanted bugs and all, but according to the screenshot that you see on the right, a user from Romania managed to capture details of his Sensation XL which has Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.0.3 and HTC Sense 3.6, breathing a new lease of life into a smartphone device that seemed to be on its last legs already.

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Sony Xperia S Vs HTC One XL-Comparison

We pitch the HTC One XL against the Sony Xperia S in an Android flagship battle.
Form
Sony Xperia S - 128x64x10.6mm, 144g
HTC One XL - 134.8x69.9x8.9mm, 129g
The Sony Xperia S is quite a landmark phone for Sony being the first smartphone designed without the help Ericsson. As such, there seems to be more than a slight nod to Sony's existing designs for other electronics - everything is very squared off, coloured dark grey or black and made from smooth, high-quality materials with some solid build quality.
Although there are some design cues reminiscent of earlier Sony Ericsson Xperia models, for the most part things are quite different. The Xperia S' design language is still based on a D-shaped cross-section but now features pronounced straight lines and flat edges, rather than curves and soft corners. The result is a much chunkier handset.
This does however give the phone a very sturdy feel in the hand, both in terms of ease-of-use and the reassurance that it's not going to fall apart any time soon.
HTC's One XL uses the same body shell as the One X which has an extremely high quality finish and an interestingly curved and chiseled shape.
We particularly like the way the screen isn't just plonked into the chassis but rather has a contoured black housing, giving a stepped appearance to its shape and allowing a very narrow bezel around the outside to keep things looking sleek and ultra-modern.
It's difficult to quantify the appeal of the One XL's design and build, but the best way we can think of describing it is as follows: it's as if some artist has just carved a device out of some precious mineral and handed it over to you.
HTC has nailed the two most important aspects of smartphone visual design - a stylish aesthetic and an extremely high-quality feel.
We really like the Xperia S's design and build quality, which is well above average in this regard, meaning it comes highly recommended. But it just can't compete with the HTC in the looks department.
HTC's One range has pretty much established the company at top of the pile when it comes to Android devices, particularly for the external build quality. Take not Samsung.
Winner - HTC One XL

Display
The HTC One XL has a 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD 2 capacitive display with a 1280x720 pixel resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass reinforcement and a pixel density of 312 pixels-per-inch (ppi). The results are pretty stunning – it's a very sharp, clear screen with plenty of colour depth as well as decent brightness and contrast.
As good as this is, Sony has put together a display which not only beats the One XL's but the majority of the current handset market. The Xperia S uses a 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD capacitive touchscreen with the same resolution as its opponent.
It supports 10-finger multi-touch and has a pixel density of 342ppi, topping the iPhone's Retina display and pretty much everything else.
The Xperia S is also loaded with Sony's WhiteMagic screen technology and the Sony Mobile Bravia engine that enhances the display's capabilities.
Ultimately what you end up with is the best smartphone display around with crystal clear picture quality, deep blacks, excellent brightness and vivid colour reproduction.
Sony's Xperia S is certainly the winner here, but it's important to bear in mind that any display with a pixel density over 300ppi is going to look very sharp and for all but the most discerning display aficionados either phone would likely be more than satisfactory.
Winner - Sony Xperia S

Storage

The One XL has a single storage option and sadly it's lower than the original One X at only 16GB. Likewise the Sony Xperia S has a single option but it's at a more satisfactory 32GB. Both handsets have 1GB of RAM for their respective processors and neither has micro SD capability.
This is an easy win for Sony offering twice the storage capacity as its opponent.
Winner - Sony Xperia S


Processor

Both handsets are based on Qualcomm dual core Snapdragon technology. The Sony Xperia S uses a Series 3 (S3) Snapdragon MSM8260 chip with an Adreno 220 graphics processing unit (GPU) clocked at 1.5GHz.
This is reasonably speedy and Sony has done a good job of optimising things with the Android 2.3 operating system and its own Timescape interface overlay. We were quite impressed with the review unit we used and found things ran smoothly.
HTC's One XL is fitted with Qualcomm's latest S4 Snapdragon MSM8960 ‘Krait' architecture, also clocked to 1.5GHz and featuring an upgraded Adreno 225 GPU. This is one of the fastest chipsets on the market right now being quicker and more power efficient than Nvidia's quad core Tegra 3 (found in the regular One X).
Both handsets are highly competitive on the current market and will run all high-end apps and games along with flawless multi-tasking but the One XL does have a bit more muscle, which should be noticeable during normal use and contribute considerably towards the longevity of the handset too.
Winner - HTC One XL

Operating System
The Sony Xperia S runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sony's Timescape user interface (UI) on top, while the HTC One XL is on the latest Android build, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and uses version 4.0 of HTC's Sense UI.
Sony has Android 2.3 running extremely well on the Xperia S and the Timescape UI adds some extra functionality, though some may find the navigation and usability a little obscure.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich is much improved over Gingerbread offering better performance and increased stability. The menu layout has also been refined and is much easier to use.
Fast app switching now comes as standard in Android 4.0 letting you switch between or close apps faster than ever. It's a very intuitive approach to multi-tasking and a joy to use.
HTC Sense 4.0 is far more minimalist and less intrusive than any of its predecessors and is perfectly optimised for Android 4.0. We've yet to experience any real slowdown or stuttering whilst using it and this never used to be the case.
We have to say HTC offers the most up-to-date user experience of these two devices. For Android, there's just no beating Ice Cream Sandwich.
Winner - HTC One XL

Camera
The HTC One XL features the same camera configuration as its companion models. It's an 8-megapixel back-illuminated sensor (BSI) with a 3264x2448 pixel resolution.
The One XL is supported by a dedicated camera chip and added functionality to the HTC Sense UI. Special functionality includes the ability to capture 1080p HD video and still images at the same time, plus a 20-shot rapid multi-shot mode with a ‘best picture' selector.
On top of this it has an LED flash, autofocus, touch focus, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, video stabilisation and stereo sound recording.
There's also a 1.3-megapixel secondary with 720p video capture and vide calling.
If there's one thing Sony does well (and, in fact, there are many) it's cameras.
Sony pioneered the commercial-level Exmor R CMOS back-illuminated sensor, variations of which are now becoming almost ubiquitous in the premium smartphone world.
That exact technology features in the Xperia S's 12-megapixel primary camera with a 4000x3000 pixel resolution.
It may not have some of the fancy pants shooting modes of the One XL but it sure does make some amazing still images and 1080p video.
Features include autotfocus, LED flash, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panoramic mode, image and video stabilisation, continuous video autofocus and a video light.
Both are extremely competent offerings capable of producing great images and video but the Xperia S pips with its higher resolution imaging.
Winner - Sony Xperia S

Final Thoughts
Sony has made a brilliant handset with the Xperia S and there's plenty to recommend about it. It has a fast processor, both the camera and touchscreen are amongst the best currently available, the visual design is pleasing and the phone is built to a high-standard.
In addition there's plenty of onboard storage. The only problem point right now is the operating system, although it will be getting upgraded to Android Ice Cream Sandwich in the not-too-distant future
The One XL is our choice here, however. HTC has just made all the right decisions when designing this device. The build quality is incredible, the screen is amazing and the processor is one of the fastest you'll encounter.
The operating system is bang up-to-date and the phone has a comprehensive and high-end camera setup. Our only gripe, and it's a minor one, is it could do with more onboard storage, but apart from that, here you've got a contender for one of the best Android phones of the year.

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Unofficial Bootloader for AT&T HTC One X Unlock Method

AT&T HTC One X Receives Unofficial Bootloader Unlock Method. You can finish unlocking the bootloader the official way using HTCDev’s online tool. Full instructions below.

You need ADB and an understanding of how to use it and have a rooted device (although I didn’t test this). You will also need a hex editor like HxD.

BACK UP YOUR DATA BEFORE DOING THIS!!!! WHEN HTCDEV UNLOCKS YOUR DEVICE YOU MUST START FROM SCRATCH!!!

1. Fire up your command prompt and go to the directory that you have ADB installed to. Type “adb shell” and hit enter.

2. Type “su” and hit enter. You now have root privileges.

3. Next type “dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4″ and hit enter. This will dump the partition to your sdcard.

4. Next type “exit”, hit enter, type “exit”, and hit enter again. This should take you back to a command prompt for your computer.

5. type “adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0p4″ and hit enter.

6. Open the file (mmcblk0p4) with your hex editor.

7. Look for offset 00000210 and you should see CWS__001 with your IMEI number attached to it.

8. Change CWS__001 to ROGER001 and save the file as mmcblk0p4MOD.

9. Now go back to your command prompt and type “adb push mmcblk0p4MOD /sdcard/mmcblk0p4MOD” and hit enter.

10. Type “adb shell” and hit enter then type “su” and hit enter again. This will put you back into the android shell and give you root privileges.

11. Type “dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4MOD of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4″ and hit enter. To test if it worked restart the phone into fastboot (type “adb reboot bootloader” and hit enter) and once the bootloader screen comes up type “fastboot oem readcid” and hit enter. It should read “ROGER001″.

12. Next type “fastboot oem get_identifier_token” and hit enter. Leave that up on your screen and go to HTCdev.com. Follow the instructions from there.

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Comparison: HTC One XL Vs Samsung Galaxy S3

Here We compare the HTC One XL and Samsung Galaxy S3
Form
HTC One XL - 134.8x69.9x8.9mm, 129g
Samsung Galaxy S3 - 136.6x70.6x8.6mm, 133g
With the Galaxy S3's shape, Samsung said it had been inspired by beach pebbles and this has manifested as a much curvier, more rounded design than its predecessor, the Galaxy S2.
The results aren't great. in fact we'd go so far as to say the Galaxy S2 actually looks more up-to-date than the Galaxy S3. The other thing we're not impressed with is the build quality.
We shared the view of many other reviewers with the Galaxy S2 that while the plastics used where not the worst they were also not the best but with the Galaxy S3 this is an area we expected Samsung to improve and it's actually gone the other way entirely.
The Galaxy S3 feels very tacky to touch with scratchy, low-quality plastics and is totally unsatisfactory as a premium model.
The One XL is virtually the antithesis of the Samsung Galaxy S3. The materials used have a very high quality feel and are well worthy of the premium price tag. Not only that, but the shape and design is more interesting too.
HTC has gone for a curvy phone but has also tapered and chiselled some surfaces which compliment the curvature very well indeed. The screen placement, seated into a contoured black panel, is very clever as it makes the display look larger than it actually is.
The HTC One XL is the clear choice here as it lives up to our expectations for a flagship phone wile representing a tremendous effort on HTC's part.
Winner - HTC One XL

Display
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a large 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD capacitive touchscreen with a 1280x720 pixel resolution. It uses Corning's Gorilla Glass and sports a pixel density of 306 pixels-per-inch (ppi). Visuals are very crisp and the AMOLED tech means contrast and colour reproduction are both strong.
HTC's One XL has a similarly sized 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD2 capacitive display at the same resolution as its opponent, the pixel density is slightly higher at 312ppi but the difference in clarity between the two handsets should be barely noticeable.
These devices are on a fairly even playing field in this category. It's a draw.
Winner - Draw

Storage
Samsung's Galaxy S3 has a variety of options for onboard storage, there are three variants with either 16GB, 32GB or 64GB and each comes with 1GB of RAM plus a micro SD slot which allows for cards up to 32GB.
The One XL only has one option for 16GB of internal space with 1GB of RAM and no card slot.
Samsung easily wins this round by offering two higher-tier onboard storage options and more flexibility thanks to card capability.
Winner - Samsung Galaxy S3

Processor
The Galaxy S3 is Samsung's first quad core device and uses ARM's Cortex-A9 architecture and Samsung's new Exynos 4212 chipset clocked at 1.4GHz with a Mali-400MP graphics processing unit (GPU).
This setup is as fast with initial benchmarking tests suggesting that it's one of the quickest chips on the market.
However, one of the other super-fast chips in that same elite bracket is the Qualcomm dual core S4 MSM8960 Snapdragon Krait, which the One XL uses. Like it's stable-mates it is clocked at 1.5GHz and features an Adreno 225 GPU.
This is the same setup as the HTC One S and we can say from our hands-on with the device that it is seriously quick and delivers very smooth performance.
Samsung's chip is one of the better quad core setups on the market but we'd say it's on a par with HTC's Qualcomm S4 setup.
Winner - Draw

Operating System
Both phones run on the latest build of Google's Android platform, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) which has a number of improvements over previous iterations.
The Galaxy S3 has a few extra added features including the S-Voice assistant, which is similar to Apple's Siri, but most of these features are somewhat gimmicky and we're more interested in the core platform.
Between these two there's not much to compare.
Winner - Draw

Camera
Each handset is equipped with an 8-megapixel primary camera with a back-illuminated sensor (BSI) and a 3264x2448 pixel resolution.
Common features between the two are autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, touch focus, simultaneous 1080p HD and still image capture, multi-shot mode with ‘best image' selector and image stabilisation.
The HTC One XL also has stereo sound video recording and video stabilisation. Samsung's Galaxy S3 has a 2-megapixel secondary camera with video call support and 720p video capture while the One XL has a 1.3-megapixel secondary with similar capabilities.
This one's a draw.

Final Thoughts
Overall the Samsung Galaxy S3 has a pretty decent spec. In terms of hardware it's certainly competitive with the current crop of high-end devices, though, contrary to what was expected it doesn't exceed them or re-define the market.
The problem with it, however, is the build quality, which is just not acceptable for the sort of money you're talking about parting with to get your hands on one.
The One XL is on much the same level for performance and hardware but the outer shell is not only made from better quality materials but it's also designed better, making our decision all the more easier.
The HTC One XL wins everytime.

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Sprint's HTC EVO 4G LTE Set to Arrive May 24th

The Long wait of HTC EVO 4G LTE customers of Sprint Came to an end Sprint has just released a statement indicating that pre-order customers will receive their HTC EVO 4G LTE “on or around” May 24th.The phones had been held up in customs due to a patent dispute between HTC and Apple, but apparently the dispute has been resolved.
The patent issue revolved around a feature in HTC’s Sense UI that allowed users to choose which application would launch when tapping a phone number, email address or other piece of data. HTC modified the version of its phones sold in the U.S. so that tapping a phone number simply launches the dialer app or an email launches the email client. Users can use a screen in the settings menu to change which app launches when you tap each kind of text.
Users who are looking for a top-flight phone on Sprint should strongly consider the HTC EVO 4G LTE. When we reviewed the phone earlier this month, we gave it four stars for its gorgeous HD display, attractive interface, Google Wallet support and speedy camera.

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T-Mobile’s HTC Amaze 4G has reportedly been delayed

According to Sources T-Mobile’s HTC Amaze 4G has reportedly been delayed
Some of you guys are probably aware that due to the patent dispute between HTC and Apple, some of HTC’s devices have been held up at the US Customs. However in the latest update, it seems that some of HTC’s devices have started clearing customs and should be arriving at their designated carriers soon, thus signaling that this hold up should be temporary and could be ending soon – or is it? According to some reports, it seems that T-Mobile has started sending out emails to some of their customers informing them that the HTC Amaze 4G has been delayed “due to an unforeseen issue with receiving the product from the manufacturer.”

Unfortunately the carrier is unable to provide customers with an estimate as to when the device will be made available and has even gone as far as suggesting the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G as an alternative. Could this delay be due to the ongoing patent dispute between HTC and Apple? Since neither T-Mobile nor HTC has given an official statement regarding the matter, we guess for now if you were hoping to get a HTC Amaze 4G from T-Mobile, you’d be out of luck.

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HTC J is officially announced for JAPAN on 25 may

HTC J is officially announced for JAPAN on 25 may it seems to be a variant of the HTC One S, though with added 4G WiMAX connectivity. Also, the device has grown in size compared to the One S. The HTC J will be coming to the Japanese carrier KDDI this summer, though pricing information is yet unknown.

HTC J Specifications

• Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
• 4.3-inch qHD OLED display
• 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• 1 GB of RAM
• 8 MP rear-facing camera / 1.3 MP front-facing camera
• 4G WiMAX connectivity
• Beats Audio

The HTC J will probably not be making its way outside the Japanese market, so the One S will be taking care of the rest of the world. Stay tuned for more info on the HTC J.

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HTC:Bootloader update to fix fatal flaw to HTC TITAN

HTC:Bootloader update to fix fatal flaw to HTC TITAN.
it seems some HTC Titans who shipped with bootloader 2.2.160015.3(134181) have been completely unable to update via the Zune Desktop client, generating Error Code: 80070013 / 8007000F.
Fortunately the news of the flaw comes at the same time as the news of a fix, with HTC releasing a SPL which can be flashed to the device from the desktop and which will then allow normal updates. The update will only overwrite the bootloader and not affect the data on the device.

Our tipster reports after flashing the update he was finally able to install the 8107 update successfully, after months of waiting.

The SLP can be found at HTC here.

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Android 4.0 Should comes to HTC Thunderbolt

Android 4.0 Should comes to HTC Thunderbolt it is the Verizon's first 4G LTE smartphone to have ICS.
Since its release, it has received several software updates, and is expected to be blessed with Ice Cream Sandwich - but not yet.
The newest update for the device (version 2.11.605.19 710RD) should be rolling out at any time, but looks to be just a routine maintenance release. This 61MB update fixes issues with data connectivity, Yahoo! Mail, and Mobile Hotspot, supports Cisco Any with VPN, and is now enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.

We hope the next update for the HTC ThunderBolt will include Ice Cream Sandwich.

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