There are many Unknown Sources which are giving access to Apps present in App store like AndAppStore, SlideMe, Handango, and GetJar with even App developers like GameLoft. Apart from these sources which do their App installation themselves in case of smaller developers who offer Android Package (APK) file which should be downloaded and installed manually and for your android device to accept these files the option of “Allow Installation of Apps other than Play Store” should be ticked in the Security options of your Android device.

How to Allow App installation from APK files in SAMSUNG Android devices:

In your SAMSUNG Android device go to Settings

In the General Settings go to Security under Personal

In security settings page under the Phone administration you can find Unknown Sources(Allow Installation of Apps other than Play Store) – Tick it or Select it

When you are Selecting the above option a Pop up box will appear warning from doing so which should be closed by clicking on OK or Cancel

And below that you can find Verify Source (Disallow or warn before installation of apps which can cause harm) – Untick or Deselect this

After you have followed the above mentioned process you can now install apps on your SAMSUNG android device using the APK files available on the internet even paid or apps which are removed from app Store like the Flappy Bird which can be installed freely using the APK files.

In case you do not know how to install the APK files on your SAMSUNG Android phone let me explain the procedure in short: Download the APK files on your Computer, copy the APK file on your SD card from your Computer , download App Installer Application from android play Store on your device, in the application you can see the aPK files which you have earlier copied on your SD card, click on the Application file and the Installation will start.

Remember that you have to first follow the above procedure of Selecting the Unknown source option in settings to be able to help install the APK file as an Application.

Warning Note: Please note that since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to have the root access.

Requirement:

· Data in your LG L80 Dual Android smartphone needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

· Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article.

Once you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you need to head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed instructions which will help you update the device.

Procedure to Update LG L80 Dual Android smartphone with Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware:

· Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

· Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off the same so that the device can be entered in the recovery mode.

· Recovery mode in LG L80 Dual can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

· In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

· Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

Note: If at all your LG L80 Dual gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button

So there you go, you have successfully updated your device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Warning Note: Please note that since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to have the root access.

Requirement:

· Data in your SAMSUNG GALAXY NotePro SM-P901 Android smartphone needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

· Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article.

Once you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you need to head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed instructions which will help you update the device.

Procedure to Update SAMSUNG GALAXY NotePro SM-P901 Android smartphone with Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware:

· Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

· Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off the same so that the device can be entered in the recovery mode.

· Recovery mode in SAMSUNG GALAXY NotePro SM-P901 can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

· In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

· Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

Note: If at all your SAMSUNG GALAXY NotePro SM-P901 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button

So there you go, you have successfully updated your device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Warning Note: Please note that since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to have the root access.

Requirement:

· Data in your Galaxy Mega 6.3 Android smartphone needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

· Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article.

Once you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you need to head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed instructions which will help you update the device.

How to Update Galaxy Mega 6.3 Android smartphone with Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware:

· Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

· Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off the same so that the device can be entered in the recovery mode.

· Recovery mode in Galaxy Mega 6.3 can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

· In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

· Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

Note: If at all your Galaxy Mega 6.3 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button

So there you go, you have successfully updated your device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Here is tutorial of your GALAXY Note 8.0 GT-N5100Android smartphone can now be updated with the Cyanogen Mod 11 firmware which ropes in the latest Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. The best part is that it comes with the added features which otherwise is only available with the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS which is available with the Nexus range of smartphones. Please note that this is not the official firmware reelased by Samsung and is the Cyanogen Mod 11 firmware which ropes in the goodness of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android firmware. While there are no updates on by when there will be official Kitkat 4.4.2 Android firmware for this smartphone, let’s check out on how you can apply this update manually.

Warning Note: Please note that since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to have the root access.

Requirement:

· Data in your GALAXY Note 8.0 GT-N5100Android smartphone needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

· Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article.

Once you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you need to head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed instructions which will help you update the device.

Procedure to Update GALAXY Note 8.0 GT-N5100Android smartphone with Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware:

· Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

· Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off the same so that the device can be entered in the recovery mode.

· Recovery mode in GALAXY Note 8.0 GT-N5100can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

· In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

· Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

Note: If at all your GALAXY Note 8.0 GT-N5100gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button

So there you go, you have successfully updated your device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Warning Note: Please note that since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to have the root access.

Requirement:

· Data in your GALAXY Note 10.1Android smartphone needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES as it may not help you restore the data.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

· Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article.

Once you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you need to head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed instructions which will help you update the device.

How to Update GALAXY Note 10.1Android smartphone with Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware:

· Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

· Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off the same so that the device can be entered in the recovery mode.

· Recovery mode in GALAXY Note 10.1can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

· In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

· Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

Note: If at all your GALAXY Note 10.1gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button

So there you go, you have successfully updated your device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

Instructions

1. Set your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) to accept email. Selecting the messaging icon on your phone to do that. A gmail account–an email account with Google–is required to use the email messaging function on the phone. If you do not already have a gmail account, you can register for one from your phone. This will synchronize your Android to Google and give you access to your gmail account from your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) phone.

2. Install Google Calendar on your computer to synchronize your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) with Outlook Calendar. Using your computer, sign in to your gmail account using the same gmail information you used to set up email messaging for your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) . Follow the prompts to install Google Calendar.

3. Synchronize calendars. Once Google Calendar is installed, you will be asked for your gmail account and password. At that time, you will be given synchronizing options. Choose two-way so that you can use either Google or Outlook Calendar and your appointments will appear in both calendars.

If you don’t have access to a computer, download an application to your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) phone. Synchronize Outlook to your Android from your phone by selecting the Android Market icon, and use the search feature to find an application that will synchronize your Android with Outlook. A variety of applications are available; some are free, and some involve one-time fee. Read the brief descriptions of what each application offers, and chose the one that is right for you.

Instructions

1. Launch your Web browser and navigate to "companionlink.com." Click the "Android" link and click the "Sync Android With Outlook" link. Click the "14-Day Free Trial" CompanionLink download. Save the download to your desktop. Double-click the download to install it onto your computer.

2.Connect your Android phone to your computer by inserting one end of its USB cord into the computer’s USB port and the other end into the Android’s data port.

3 .Tap the Android’s "Market" icon to open its app store. Type "DejaOffice" into the "Search" field. Double-click the "DejaOffice" icon to install the app onto your phone. It is an office suite application that allows you to conveniently access your Outlook email client on your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) .

4. Double-click the "CompanionLink" icon to open the program. Wait for it to recognize your Android. Select what data you want to sync from Outlook, such as your contacts, emails, tasks and calendar. Choose how often you want to sync your data. Click "Sync." Your Outlook data will be synced with your Android and stored within your "DejaOffice" app.

But if you wanto to acces outlook but doesnt have activesync. Here is step How to Access Outlook Email on an Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) Phone Without the Use of Activesync.

If you’re using Outlook to access email that doesn’t use ActiveSync, you can also access that email through your Android phone by copying the email settings from your Outlook accounts into your Android email application

Instructions

1.Open Outlook and click on the "File" tab. Click "Account Settings" and then click "Account Settings" again. Click "Change." You’ll see the account settings for your Outlook email.

2.Unlock your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) phone and open the application launcher. Find the "Email" icon and tap on it. Press the "Menu" button and then tap "Add Account."

3.Type in the user name and password from your Outlook email into your Sony Ericsson Xperia arc SO-01C (SE Anzu) phone. Tap "Next" to allow the Android email wizard to automatically detect the account settings.