How to root your Android device and why you might want to?

After rooting your device, you have full access to the entire system and can run special types of apps that require root permissions. These apps can disable bloatware, control app permissions, enable tethering, and do lots of other cool things. After rooting your device, with MobileGo, it can help you uninstall the preloaded Apps on your device.

Setup

The actual rooting process itself should only take a single click. However, you’ll need to do a few quick things first:

1. Download and install the Java JDK and Android SDK on your computer before continuing. Java must be installed before the Android SDK.
2. Enable USB debugging on your Android. On the device, go into the Settings screen, tap Applications, tap Development, and enable the USB debugging check box.
3. Connect your Android to your computer using its included USB cable. Don’t mount the device’s SD card on your computer – just plug it in.
4. You’ll also need the USB drivers for your phone or tablet installed. SuperOneClick itself should be able to automatically install the appropriate drivers – however, if this fails, you’ll need to download and install the appropriate drivers from the device manufacturer’s website.

Rooting With SuperOneClick

We’ll be rooting with SuperOneClick here. It’s a single-click way to root that supports a wide variety of different devices and should work for most people. If SuperOneClick doesn’t support your Android device, head over to the Android Development and Hacking forums at XDA Developers. There are subforums for most Android devices – type your device’s name into the search box and you’ll probably find information from other people that have successfully rooted it, perhaps by using another tool.

You can find download links for SuperOneClick at shortfuse.org, SuperOneClick’s official website. After downloading it, run the SuperOneClick.exe application.

Click the Root button in the SuperOneClick window and SuperOneClick should do the rest.

The process will take a few minutes. If you run into a problem, you might want to check the XDA Developers forum for your device, which we mentioned above, or run a Google search.


Restart your Android after rooting it.

Superuser

SuperOneClick automatically installs the SuperUser binary, which is also available from Google Play. Whenever an app on your device attempts to gain root permissions by calling the su command (just like calling the su command on Linux) you’ll be prompted to allow or deny the request.

Open the Superuser app to control the saved permissions and configure Superuser.

Now you’re free to install and use apps that require root access.

GPSLogger II

GPSLogger II is a pretty straightforward application – it records your physical movement on your BlackBerry® device over time. The recorded information includes, beside your actual location data in WGS84, the elevation, your speed and some additional data. You can select between imperial, metric or nautical units.
The location information can be displayed on a plain canvas or GPSLogger II can make use of BlackBerryMaps (if installed) to display your movement on a map. Please note when you make use of BlackBerry Maps that this can imply additional data charges.
Additionally, GPSLogger II can direct you to a location that you either entered manually or have previously recorded (via the "Guide Me Home" function). This can be quite useful whether you want to locate your car in a big parking lot or you are in the wilderness and have lost your orientation.
As extended functionality to the "Guide Me Home" feature a very easy to use outdoor navigation is integrated into GPSLogger II also. As latest addon you can use GPSLogger II also as LapTimer - a very powerful feature for all who need to keep track of intermediate timings.
The most important aspect of GPSLogger II is that it will work 100% offline - no data will be transferred while you use it (except when the BlackBerryMap view is used).

Core Features of GPSLogger II

• Record your movement over time - the following values will be stored:
  • longitude / latitude
  • accuracy for longitude & latitude values
  • # of satellites
  • current altitude (in WGS84)
  • current course/heading
  • current speed
  • name of location (if specified)
• Display of the current data in various views:
  • Path View: Displays the traveled path in a x/y coordinate system (2D-View)¹
  • Elevation View: Displays the change of altitude over time¹
  • Speed View: Displays the change of speed over time¹
  • GPS View: Displays longitude, latitude, heading and speed in a large font (e.g. for your own navigation) 
  • Timing View: Displays elapsed time, current speed and Ø speed in a large font (e.g. for runners and cyclists)¹
  • Compass View: Displays the current heading in a nice compass view^{2 3 6}
  • Direction View: Shows an arrow/line that points into the direction of stored location (according to your current heading)^{3 4 5 6}
• Outdoor navigation (incl. ETA) -> see documentation for details 
• "Guide me Home"-Function for people who easily loose orientation like myself ;-) (see 'Direction View')
  To reach the destination you have stored, travel in the direction of the arrow on the device. If the arrow is pointing up, you are traveling in the correct direction to reach your selected destination. If the arrow is pointing down, you are traveling away from the selected destination. This makes GPSLogger II also suitable for Geocaching!^{3 4 5 6}
• Lap Timer functionality
• Zoom IN & Zoom OUT for path, elevation and speed views
• "Distance Alerts/Signal" - the device can peep & vibrate after a user-specified distance (in meters or feet) was traveled (especially useful for runners & bikers)
• Night Mode in 4 different colors (yellow, blue, red and green)
• Save current location to use it later with the "Guide me..."-Function
• Store current location on the Clipboard (e.g. to paste it into a SMS or eMail)
• Support for wildlife tracking/recording (with the option to select from predefined location names)
• Load and display a previously recorded path
• Summarize information about a previously recorded path
• Export recorded paths into CSV, GPX, KML (GoogleEarth) formats (and send it via email if you wish)
• Import a path in GPX or KML format (e.g. that are recorded with other applications that support GPX-Export or have been downloaded from websites like GPSies.com⁷

1)	requires that the devices is actually logging (this means a path will be recorded)
2)	only available for BlackBerry® devices with OS4.6 or higher (SVG-support required)
3)	since BlackBerry® devices (before OS7.x) come without a compass, this function requires that you move around so the current heading can be calculated from the GPS data
4)	requires that you have loaded a previously saved location or when logging, this function will always guide you into the direction of the first recorded location of your current path (your start location)
5)	this function is not a navigation replacement - you will be guided into the direction of a previously stored location. It does not take natural barriers like rivers or canyons into account.
6)	thanks to Rob Antonishen for the very nice compass SVG file
7)	minimal requirements for a location stored in the GPX file are: longitude, latitude, and timestamp information

Solution for “Error 523″, “App Error 523″, or “JVM 523″ appears on the BlackBerry smartphone

Today I’d like to talk about a system error that a friend of mine recently encountered, and how they got their BlackBerry® smartphone up and running again in no time! The error in question is when the BlackBerry smartphone displays a solid white screen with the message ‘JVM 523’ displayed. This error may also be displayed as ‘Error 523’ or ‘App Error 523’ depending on which type of BlackBerry smartphone you are using.
Here’s an overview of what this error means, and more importantly, what to do if you encounter it.
What does it mean?
The first thing you might be wondering is what does ‘JVM 523’ mean? Simply put, it means the BlackBerry smartphone encountered a Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM) application related problem and is unable to continue running. As mentioned earlier, if this error occurs, the BlackBerry smartphone will display a solid white screen with a small message stating ‘JVM 523’ on the screen.

Troubleshooting this error
If you encounter this error, the first thing you should do is perform a hard reset of your BlackBerry smartphone. Depending on what occurs after the reset, one of the following options will be applicable.
The BlackBerry smartphone restarts successfully
If the device has restarted successfully and no longer displays the error, I recommend performing a backup of your BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry® Desktop Software. For information on how to perform a backup, click on one of the links below depending on which type of computer you have.

• BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac 2.2.1 – Backup smartphone data or tablet data
• BlackBerry Desktop Software for PC 6.1 – Backup smartphone data or tablet data

Tip: In case you don’t have BlackBerry Desktop Software installed, click here for the PC version, or click here for the Mac version.
After performing a backup, continue using your BlackBerry smartphone as per normal. In the event you encounter the same error again in the future, please complete the steps below to perform a web-based BlackBerry device software update.
The BlackBerry smartphone does not restart successfully
In the event the BlackBerry smartphone still shows the ‘JVM 523’ error message after performing a hard reset, the next step is to verify you are using the most current version of BlackBerry Device Software. You can do this by performing a web-based BlackBerry Device Software update that will ensure you are using the most recent version of BlackBerry Device Software.
Note: If you haven’t made a backup before encountering this error and performing a hard reset didn’t resolve the issue, you may not be able to back up your BlackBerry smartphone. If this is the case, hopefully you were using BlackBerry® Protect, which will allow you to restore most of your important information when the BlackBerry smartphone has been recovered successfully. To learn more about restoring information if your BlackBerry smartphone is on a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, please contact your BlackBerry administrator.
Performing a Web-Based BlackBerry Device Software Update
1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer using a USB connection.
2. On the computer, navigate to the BlackBerry Device Software updates website.

• Tip: To learn more about web-based BlackBerry Device Software updates, click here.

3. Click “Check for Updates”.

• Tip: If you are having difficulty getting the BlackBerry smartphone detected by your computer, please review KB10144 in the BlackBerry Knowledge Base, which contains information on how to force the detection of a BlackBerry smartphone using Application Loader.

4. If the Application Loader tool is not installed on the computer, complete the following steps:

• In the File Download – Security Warning dialog box, click “Run”.
• In the Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box, click “Run”.
• When prompted, restart the computer.
• On the computer, navigate to the BlackBerry Device Software updates website.

5. Click “Check for Updates”.

• If you have a password set on your BlackBerry smartphone, type the password in the Unlock BlackBerry Device dialog box.

6. Click “OK”.
7. At this point, you have two options. If there is a newer version of BlackBerry Device Software available, click “Get update”. If a new version is not available please reload the most BlackBerry Device Software that’s displayed. To do this, click “View other versions” and select “Current Version” followed by clicking “Install”.
If the error message persists, or if the BlackBerry smartphone is already running the most current version of BlackBerry Device Software and reloading the device software previously did not resolve the issue, further investigation might be required.
To help further diagnose the cause, contact your wireless service provider or BlackBerry® Technical Support Services for further review and support. To help them assist you, a few important details you should have ready when you contact them are listed below.
Other Important Information
In the event that you encounter this issue again on the same BlackBerry smartphone (and updating or reloading your BlackBerry Device Software did not resolve the issue), you should contact your wireless service provider or BlackBerry® Technical Support Services for support while the error is displayed.
If possible, do not reset the smartphone or attempt to reload the BlackBerry Device Software until enough information is captured for a full investigation into the cause of the error.
To assist with diagnosing these types of issues, try to obtain as many of the following details as possible before contacting support:

• What is the frequency of the issue?
• Is the issue easily reproduced or does it occur at random?
• If the issue is able to be reproduced, make note of the steps needed to reproduce the issue.
• Is there a specific application or function being used when the issue occurs?
• Have you experienced any issues with the BlackBerry smartphone as a result of the error message, such as being unable to use the browser?
• Have you recently updated the BlackBerry Device Software or other applications?
• When was the last backup of the data on the BlackBerry smartphone performed?

How to watch videos of YouTube on your BlackBerry

Have you ever wondered how to view YouTube® videos on your BlackBerry® smartphone while you are on the go? Let’s take a look at how you would go about viewing a YouTube video on your device and the requirements that are necessary in order for you to view these videos using the Mobile Network.

1. The first step is making sure you have an active data plan on your BlackBerry smartphone and that the signal in the top right corner of your device shows as any of the following: 3G, GPRS, EDGE, or 1XEV.

2. Next, check to see if you have a strong enough signal strength that supports sending and receiving data. Anything lower than “-95dbm” is not a stable connection. (If you’re in a basement or a rural area, for example, you may have a hard time establishing a stable connection.) This can be found in the following menu:
- BlackBerry® Device Software 4.x & 5.x: Options >Status
- BlackBerry® 6: Options -> Device – > Device and Status Information.

3. Open the Browser on your BlackBerry smartphone and go to the YouTube mobile website. If you are using BlackBerry 6, you can also click on the YouTube icon and select Go to YouTube when prompted to view the mobile YouTube website.

4. Search for the video you wish to view and then click on the image of the video to open it.

5. You will be prompted with the following notice about additional charges you may incur depending on the type of a data plan that you have with your wireless service provider. If you agree, select OK to load the video. If you are unsure or have any questions about your data plan, please contact your wireless service provider.

6. The media player will then open on the BlackBerry smartphone and the video will start playing.

7. To close out of the media player, press the menu key and select close.