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ADB Tools allows your device to connect with ADB over wifi

This is a constant issue for those who like to tweak their Android devices just so – the one where you need to connect your device to ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and you have to look for a spare USB cable to be able to do that. Well, not anymore, we guess. The good guys at the XDA forums just keep making our lives easier, this time with ADB Tools – an app that allows your device to connect to ADB over wifi.



First, though – what is ADB and why would you need it? Android Debug Bridge is an agile little command line tool that most tweakers use to do multiple things, but mainly to push tweaked firmware images and apps to their devices from laptop or a desktop computer. As such, the standard operating procedure for pushing modified firmware elements to your device will always include using ADB, and so the constant need for a USB cord.


But XDA member “idragon81” has come app with this nifty little solution that allows connection to ADB over both USB and WiFi, with the standout feature being the wireless connection, of course. This is done simply by typing in “adb connect” followed by the IP address generated by the app into the CMD (command line) on your Windows PC. The developer is planning to integrate more features to the tool soon, including starting a service from wireless and the like.


If this is something that interests you, check out the official XDA thread here. To be fair, this isn’t an original idea – we’ve covered something like this before. But the idea is the same, which is to make the lives of those who like to tweak their phones easier.


SOURCE: XDA





Be an App Dev Master with this Elite Android Hacker Bundle [DEALS]

No, this isn't the type of hacker that breaks cyber laws and gets into all kinds of mischief. Originally referring to "hacking at" a problem, you too can also become an elite hacker, or programmer if you will. All you need are the right tools. Some say that knowledge is one of the most important tools, that is why we're bringing you not just one, not even just two, but a whole bundle of seven programming courses to get your brain in tip top shape for Android programming.



Unlike the Android App Programming course we offered last week, this one covers a whole gamut of topics, some with more in-depth treatment than a cursory overview. For instance, there are courses here that will take you through the fundamentals of Java, the programming language used to write Android apps and even major parts of Android itself. Of course, you also get a number of courses that deal with Android app development directly, in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. And yes, there is even a course on actual Android hacking for the sake of penetration testing and security analysis.


These courses are offered on Udemy, one of the more popular sources for online courses. Once purchased, the courses are yours forever and you can view them and download them any time you wish. And if by chance you happen to not like them at all, a 30-day money back guarantee is offered for your ease of mind.


Originally price at $503, this Android Community Deal shaves a whopping 92 percent off the price, leaving you with only $39. Better hurry though, as the clock is ticking on this Elite Android Hacker Bundle deal.


Android Community Deals is brought to you in cooperation with StackSocial. Generated revenue helps fund this site. Deals are curated by StackSocial and are not representative of the opinions of the Android Community staff.


Raccoon is a desktop downloader for Google Play Store apps

There are quite a few ways to run an Android app. We run it normally via our Android devices, but we can also sideload apps via a number of environments friendly to Android apps, such as the Chrome environment or a Bluestacks Android emulator. But the only way to download an app is through the Google Play Store, which is of course installed on an Android device. Not anymore – the Raccoon Google Play Desktop Client will allow you to do just that.



If you want to browse the Google Play Store from a non-Android device – say for example, your desktop PC which has Windows OS – you can use the Raccoon Google Play desktop client to download the APK installers from the store. This is very handy if you want to keep copies of the installers on your hard drive.


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The Raccoon app communicates to the Google Play server saying it’s an Android 5.0 device, so you get the latest versions of the apps you’re looking for. Of course, you have to provide your Google username and password – which you understandably might not want to do. Easy enough, you can create a Google account just for Raccoon.


Check out the official XDA thread of the Raccoon app here, and search out the download link. You can also check out the source code for the app via Github, so that you know it’s not doing anything fishy with your account.


VIA: Liliputing





HTC One M7 GPe Gets Lollipop, Verizon G3 CM11 Nightlies – XDA TV

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Android 5.0 Lollipop is available for the HTE One (M7) Google Play Edition! That and much more news is covered by Jordan when he reviews all the important stories from this weekend. Included in this weekend’s news is the announcement of Lollipop landing on the Sony Xperia S, Ion and Acro S and be sure to check out the article talking about Cyanogen to update the OnePlus One globally, even in India! That’s not all that’s covered in today’s video!


Jordan talks about the other videos released this weekend on XDA TV. XDA TV Producer droidmodd3r shows you how to turn off the forced encryption on Lollipop. XDA TV Producer TK released a video talking about his top Nexus 6 Mods. And if you missed it be sure to check out Jordan’s Review of the Nvidia SHIELD Tablet. Pull up a chair and check out this video.



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Check out Jordan’s YouTube Channel and Jordan’s Gaming YouTube Channel


The post HTC One M7 GPe Gets Lollipop, Verizon G3 CM11 Nightlies – XDA TV appeared first on xda-developers.


Flow Home: Re-imagining the Android home screen

It’s been done a couple of times before, but most people tend to go back to the old tap-your-icon-and-swipe-to move home screen. Flow Home is a different proposition altogether. It takes the things you usually want to check on your phone – Facebook feed, Twitter, Instagram, the weather – and puts it on your home screen in a timeline flow.



Flow Home’s primary view is a sort of grid of widgets that the user can scroll vertically. For Facebook items, you can like from the tiles directly. For Twitter items, you can favorite and retweet from the tiles. If you want more interaction, you can also go into the app from the tile itself.




For app access, there’s a home button you can place either on the left or right bottom corner of the screen that is designed for thumb access. The button opens an inspired pie menu of quick shortcuts to your favorite apps. Pretty nifty.


We will try this for a week and see if we find the urge to come back to the original Android home screen. We downloaded the beta app from the Google Play Store, but you still need a beta invite code to activate the app. Snatch a current one from Flow Home’s Twitter feed here, and then tell us about it.


DOWNLOAD: Google Play Store

SOURCE: Flow Home





Action Launcher 3.0 is coming as a paid upgrade

Action Launcher was a relatively popular launcher, especially for multitaskers. Of course, Nova Launcher and Apex Launcher were the big kids on the block, but with Action Launcher you had a feeling that it was actually trying to make using your device that much easier. Developer Chris Lacy has recently announced that the upcoming Action Launcher 3.0 will not be launched as a separate app, but as a paid upgrade for version 2.0.



The move is bound to put off some of the Android crowd, a very combustible community that can make or break your app development. But Lacy has explained that he has considered all variables and found this to be the best way. He says that this upgrade is not just a “Material Design alignment” but a whole “reimagining” of the app.


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For those who have just recently bought the pro version of Action Launcher 2.0 – that is, within the past 30 days – Lacy is offering a refund, but only if they purchase the version 3.0 upgrade. Otherwise, he says all of the PRO features in version 2 will still be usable – just that the new features in Action Launcher 3 will not be available.




Whether or not this is something that would sit well with users, only time will tell. Check out his full explanation via his Google+ post at the source link.


SOURCE: +ChrisLacy

DOWNLOAD: Google Play Store





Search through Bing at the shake of your phone with Torque

"Google it" has become a very common sentence or command in an era where search has become almost second nature to digital natives (and even digital newbies). But if you're the type of person to go "anti-establishment" or you feel like Google doesn't bring you the search results you really want or need, then your next best bet would be its competitor, Microsoft's Bing. An app, previously available on smartwatches only, can also now bring you quick results on your smartphone with just a shake.



Torque (not to be confused with the smartphone brand) is an app for Android Wear smartwatches where you could search through Bing just by flicking your wrist and then giving your wearable voice commands. The app is now available on your smartphone as well, and all you have to do is shake your phone to activate a voice search. It will not even interrupt the current activity you're doing on your device, whether you're playing a game or writing down something on your current productivity app.


You can also activate the voice search by pressing "b" in the app's search window when you launch it, and then close it by tapping outside of it. You can even move the window around your screen just by tapping and holding the frame and then moving it. You can post queries on Bing about sports updates, stock prices, flight status, pop culture trivia, latest news, etc. Basically, any question you'd post to Ok Google or Siri would theoretically be answered by Bing.


When it comes to smartwatches, Torque works with Asus Zenwatch, LG G Watch, and Samsung Gear Live. There are still some issues with Moto 360 or Sony 3 when it comes to the flicking the wrist gesture. As for your smartphone, you can download the Torque app for free from the Google Play Store.


SOURCE: SlashGear





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