Android Tips and Tricks – Making your Android device your own.

So you’ve bought yourself an awesome new Android device – Fantastic! Welcome to a world of endless customisation and personalisation of your new device! Read on to discover some handy tips and tricks!

How do I set up Internet and MMS settings for MTN on Android

1. While in the homescreen press the menu button and click “Settings”
2. Click “Wireless Controls”
3. Scroll down and click “Mobile Network Settings”

How do I set up Internet and MMS settings for Vodacom on Android

1. While in the homescreen press the menu button and click “Settings”
2. Click “Wireless Controls”
3. Scroll down and click “Mobile Network Settings”
4. Click “Access Point Names”
5. Press the menu button and click “New APN”
6. For Internet Settings enter the following info in each field:

How do I set up Internet and MMS settings for Virgin Mobile on Android

1. While in the homescreen press the menu button and click “Settings”
2. Click “Wireless Controls”
3. Scroll down and click “Mobile Network Settings”
4. Click “Access Point Names”
5. Press the menu button and click “New APN”
6. For Internet Settings enter the following info in each field:

What is Android?

Android is an operating system (or, more precisely, a software stack) for mobile devices that includes middleware and key applications, and uses a modified version of the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Android Inc., a firm later purchased by Google, and lately by the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries.

The GPS on my Android phone doesn’t lock, what can I do?

There could be various reasons for something like this happening.

A common reason is that the GPS is not enabled. Go to Settings -> Location & Make sure “Wireless Networks” and “GPS Satellites” are ticked. If you have the option, also make sure “Assisted GPS” is ticked.

A less common cause is from one of our forum users who reported that after he restarted his HTC Hero or switched it off and on, he would need to Switch the Bluetooth On and then Off again, which worked in getting the GPS to connect.

Can I Root Vodacom HTC Magic with “Perfect” SPL

Yes, although the how-to’s provided on this website will only work for Vodacom HTC Magics that have not been updated with the HTC Sense UI.
The perfect SPL in question is 1.33.0010 and the methods on this website work with this SPL version.

How can I check my phone’s SPL and Hardware Revision?

1. Switch off your phone (Hold the Power Buttonand select 'Power Off' on the menu.)
2. Now hold down the Back button and press the Powerl button to switch on your phone.
3. You should now see a screen with three little Androids on skateboards.
4. On this screen is a bunch of info at the top and a some options you can choose.
   eg.
   SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H
   HBOOT-1.33.0009 (SAPP10000)
   CPLD-12
   MaRADIO-3.22.20.17
   June 8 2009, 12:37:23
Written on March 17, 2010 | Posted in FAQ | No Comment