Good day my lovely readers.Today's stroll, I would be breifing you on how to unlock bootloader on a Nexus device.Of course, you guys should be aware that on normal basis, the bootloader on an android smartphone is always locked to prevent your easy bricking on your android smartphone with other related mess ups. But there is a big advantage once your bootloader is unlocked, mostly it helps in terms of installing lots ofcustom Roms on your device.
Before you continue the procedure below, try to backup your data to avoid lost.With few Adb commands on your windows PC, then we are good to go.Useful: 5 Best ways to reduce High Data Usage on Your Android SmartphonesInstructions:First enable the USB debugging on your nexus device.To enable, Go to settings ==> About phone==> Build number, then try taping on build number option 4 to 5 times.Once that is done, the developers option would be enabled instantly on your device, then tap the option once and comfirm the box for USB debugging just as shown in the screenshot below.
Secondly, Download the Fastboot Nexus.zip folder and extract the folder to your desktop on your PC.Thirdly, you should get your Nexus device connected to your PC, then open the folder.Then Hold down ''shift'' button on the keyboard of your computer and right click with the use of your mouse on the empty space of your screen, from which you should select the "Open command window here" option.
After the above procedure, you would notice a command prompt window that would appear on your desktop. In the command prompt, simply type the below command and Hit enter:Adb reboot bootloader
Once that is done, you are to await till you notice a big android logo with start on the screen of your Nexus, once this logo is noticed, then you are to type the below command prompt on your PC.fastboot oem unlock
Actually, the command prompt helps in the unlocking of your Nexus bootloader.You would recieve a comfirmation page on your Nexus device in which you are to tap 'Yes' to complete the procedures.Kudos! Your bootloader is now unlocked, but note that all your data is being erased durning the process, that is the more reason I recommended a backup for your device before getting started.Moreover, you can now install lots of Roms on your Nexus device freely without much stress.
This year 2014, there are loads of competetion in the smartphone market, and lots of smartphones with better features are being unleased on monthly basis.
The use of Android smartphones is now paramount nowadays than that of the idevice, that's the more reason I take android tutorials serious in this blog than any other tutorial.
From the statistics, it's been comfirmed that the use of android smartphone increased from 27% in 2012 to 65% in 2013, which as an increase of 270% since the end of 2011. That's really impressive. As for the world domination of android, Globally, 75% mobile users in malaysia and china are android users, while 81% mobile users in south Korea are android smartphone owners.
Today's stroll, I would highlight the 10 Best Android Smartphone 2014 (May-June Edition).
#10 Sony Xperia M2:
Sony Xperia M2 is an awesome smartphone and well intergrated with some great features. It's been rated well. Below is a brief spec of Sony Xperia M2
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 1GB and 8GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 and Adreno 305
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 8MP Primary camera
Avaliability: May 2014
Price TaG $488
#9 Motorola Moto G:
The Motorola Moto G is a cool android smartphone with well integrated feature and powerful multi-task function. Below is a brief spec of the Motorola Moto G
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 1GB and 8GB/16GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 and Adreno 305
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 5MP Primary camera with 1.5MP secondary camera
Avaliability: November 2013
Price TaG £135
#8 HTC One Mini 2:
This is another outstanding smartphone in the global market with some extra-cool features and very much integrated. Below is a brief spec of HTC One Mini 2
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 1GB and 16GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
and Adreno 305
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 13MP of primary camera and 5MP secondary camera
Avaliability: May 2014
Price TaG £300
Read also: HTC One Mini 2 Full Specifications and Price
#7 LG Optimus G pro:
This gadget is a very stunning smartphone, with well integrated function. Below is a brief spec of LG Optimus G pro
Platform: Android OS 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB and 16/32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 1.7GHz Krait 300 and Adreno 320
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 13MP Primary camera
Avaliability: Feb 2013
Price TaG $766
#6 Sony Xperia Z2:
The Sony Xperia Z2 is an impressive smartphone with cool multi-task functions. Below is a brief spec of Sony Xperia Z2
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 3GB and 16GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 20.7MP Primary camera
Avaliability: Feb 2014
Price TaG $1110
#5 HTC One M8:
This is also a very impressive smartphone that is up to be the best smartphone in the android market today. Below is a brief spec of HTC One M8
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB and 16/32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz (US/EMEA)/ 2.5 GHz (Asia, China) Krait 400
and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: Dual 4.MP 'Ultra pixel' of primary camera and 5MP secondary camera
Avaliability: March 2014
Price TaG £529
#4 Samsung Galaxy S5:
The Samsung Galaxy S5 is a very sensitive smartphone with stunning looks and cool features, havn't changed much from the Samsung Galaxy S4 though extra features is being impacted.
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB and 16/32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 16MP of primary camera and 2MP secondary camera
Avaliability: Feb 2014
Price TaG £549
#3 Nexus 5:
Google and LG has really done a great job to Nexus 5 and it's now a very stunning device that is desireable. Below is a brief spec of the Nexus 5 Smartphone
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB and 32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.3GHz Krait 400 and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 8MP Primary camera with 1.5MP secondary camera
Avaliability: November 2013
Price TaG £299
#2 LG G2:
LG steps up to unleash the G2 smartphone with a high-end features and some other cool effects. Below is a brief spec of the LG G2 smartphone
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB and 16GB/32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.26GHz Krait 400 and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 13MP Primary camera with 2.1MP secondary camera
Avaliability: August 2013
Price TaG £399
#1 LG G3:
After the release of the G2 Smartphone, LG steps up to unmask the unbeatable smartphone in 2014, that is, the G3 smartphone. This is a very integrated and well-sensitive smartphone with cool features. Below is a brief spec of the LG G3 Smartphone
Platform: Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat
RAM and Storage ROM: 2GB/3GB and 16GB/32GB
CPU and GPU: Quad-core 2.5GHz Krait and Adreno 330
Max Data: 4G LTE
Camera: 13MP Primary camera with 2.1MP secondary camera
Avaliability: June 2014
Price TaG £499
Read Also: LG G3 Full specifications and Price
Your Turn,
Hope you've been able to add one of the highlighted smartphones above in your budget list because any of them can serve you well.
