How to Unlock Pattern Locked Android Smartphone with ADB Commands?

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Most probably everyone might face the situation of getting Android device locked or it’s just freezing quite a lot. There are many easy solutions right from removing its battery, manual resetting and using backup options such as sky drive and much more. But what if your device does not start itself? Or it is locked with multiple attempts? Or it may be for some other reason. Again if you have no Wi-Fi ON or your device is in airplane mode or not set to internet accessibility

The answer is using windows based commands to operate your Android device to resolve this issue.

Method: Using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Commands

 ADB is advanced command line tool which enables a user to communicate with Android device using commands on PC.

Requirements:

 1. Windows PC

2. Device with USB cable

3. Android SDK developer toolkit (Click here to get from Android Developer Website)

4. Usb drivers for your device, or if your device is recognizing self then it’s not required

If this does not list your device then try to go on your device's company's website or Google your device with "device name android USB drivers for windows", (Click here to get from Developer Website)

5. Proper command follow-up
Unzip downloaded Android SDK files on your PC. Go to unzipped SDK folder and follow this path

 "android-sdk_r07-windowsandroid-sdk-windowstools"

ust click an adb.exe file to install the program, it shows a small window and it disappears immediately. Don't worry, its done.

 Click Start>Run>cmd. This will take you to dos-based windows command prompt window.

 Type cd "android-sdk-windowstools"

 You must be now in the ADB folder.

 In the came command window type "adb devices"

 If it shows the device then you are on a correct path. If not, you probably need your phone's driver set to install in the computer.

 Now you must be ready to do work on your Android device, such as backup, flashing, resetting, hard resetting.

 Above method is discussed considering your Android device is locked with multiple pattern password attempts. So we will move further to run few more commands to unlock it in easy ways.

 In cmd type in following set of commands

 adb devices (This will show your device)

 adb shell

cd/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases

sqlite3 settings.db

update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';

update system set value=0 where name='lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently';

.quit

Now reboot your device. With this, your phone must be unlocked.

If above codes do not work then try below

adb shell rm/data/system/gesture.key

 

This will remove any pattern kept on your device and you will need to input new pattern.

Note: If you do not wish someone else to use ADB commands on your smartphone in any way then go to your smartphone's security options and select the option saying keep off USB debugging mode. But this is very risky as you do not need to worry so much about your smartphone as it is not a question of National Security.

 If you like to add some more commands for easy navigation and recovery please provide here for others help.

Source:choozurmobile

What is Android Rooting? Advantages/ Disadvantages

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Android Rooting is the process by which base system of the smartphone is restored while removing the entire the manufacturer's custom UI operating system. Rooting will help you explore those unlimited hardware and software hacks which are normally made hidden from basic systems. However, it is risky and not the most secure way to keep your smartphone healthy. See even Google's Pixel's full systemless root now achieved by Chainfire, according to Aarstechnica

The rooted device gives an administrative control to a device similar to as in windows operating system. With rooted you can just do anything and will have full access to your smartphone. You can install any third party application or unlock any limitations present on the hardware side. Let us see the advantages and disadvantages of android Rooting.

Advantages

# Custom ROMs

Meaning, you can change the base user interface of your device to all new look. Most of the devices come with preloaded ROM and has their own limitations. If you upgrade your ROM, you will have many benefits. Right from speeding up your device to enhancing its battery life lot of improvements can be done. Such as shifting from one OS to another, custom ROM makes it possible with little more efforts. With this, you will be able to change the whole interface of your device. Many apps are made only to work on rooted devices (means they are not supported on preloaded ROMs).

# Speedy Performance

Although it is risky to alter Kernel settings, many people nicely manage to do so by upgrading or changing the Kernel simply by rooting process. Although overclocking of the processor is risky, you can certainly achieve additional speed and performance. For costlier android phones, a custom unique interface is everyone's need.
People want their devices to look different and attractive. Whether it is an icon, colors, themes or styles on device's desktop, you can alter everything. The customized android smartphone looks completely different and hence rooting becomes a necessary evil.To choose among many available ROMs, an Android XDA developer will surely help you find the most suitable version for you. With advance rooting and new ROM you will be able to port anything like MIUI, CyanogenMod etc. to enjoy all new level of free developments. Rooting will also unlock all the locked features related to NFC, USB tethering any many others.
Basic applications which come by default with smartphone manufacturers are sometimes annoying and always have some or other loopholes. You can get rid of them with rooted. With this, you will nicely free up some internal space and make your device lighter. Dan Goodin, Arstechnica.com also explains how android phones rooted by the most serious Linux escalation bug ever, which is worth reading.

Disadvantages.

Well, there are few bad counts. You will lose warranty if you root your device.

# Hardware - Software mishaps are likely to occur if rooting if not done properly. (in case of power failure, sudden shut off etc.)Manufacturers do a lot of R&D while designing their ROMs and android versions, modifying their settings to have our own looks and speeds may harm the original hardware-software combinations.

# Caution!

If you are less tech expert and easy go person, do not root your device with your own. Kindly get it done with help your friend or an expert.

Source:choozurmobile

WhatsApp Security - Accessing Someone's WhatsApp Account

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HOllah.... WhatsApp can be hacked easily. Stealing someone's WhatsApp account sounds completely impossible, still hackers have attempted to do so. By number of methods such as spoofing device's Mac address, spy softwares or using QR code for web it is possible.

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Spoofing Mac Address -

Spoofing Mac address works most of the time as

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HTC Desire 816 is a 5.5" Full HD smartphone released in March 2014 with lot of demand in market due to its low price and very effective hardware. It works pretty well for entertainment and business purpose. It works on latest Android operating system and has almost all latest features.

 It comes with 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 13MP Primary Camera and latest Android 4.4 Kitkat Operating System.

 Benefits of Rooting

Android Rooting is the process by which base system of the smartphone is restored while removing all the manufacturer's custom UI operating system. Rooting will help you explore those unlimited hardware and software hacks which are normally made hidden from basic systems. read further

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HTC One M8 (Sucessor to HTC One) has extremely gorgeous 5" display and great camera with Dual 4Mp camera. With excellent iPhone remembering metal finish and superb 441ppi display HTC has an eye catching design. After great success of its recent phones, HTC seems prepared for the touchscreen war. These giants are trying to bring some innovations to us with fabulous things in-built.

Benefits of Rooting

Android Rooting is the process by which base system of the smartphone is restored while removing the entire manufacturer's custom UI operating system.

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