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  • Update Galaxy S Advance i9070 to Android 2.3.6 XXLD3

    Galaxy S Advance is a decent mid range offering from Samsung for those who don’t want to dish out serious dough for the best of the best. Samsung has just rolled out a new firmware update XXLD3 which updates the phone to Android 2.3.6. Follow the guide below to install this firmware.

    XXLD3 Firmware Details

    • PDA: I9070XXLD3
    • CSC: I9070OXXLD3
    • Version: 2.3.6
    • Date: 2012-04-25
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Step1- Download the XXLD3 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XXLD3 Android 2.3.6 official firmware.

  • Update Galaxy S III i9300T to Android 4.1.1 DUDLK1 firmware

    We covered the Android 4.1.2 update for the international version of Galaxy S III a few days ago. i9300T is the Australian version available on carriers like Telstra. Even though carrier phones are usually well behind in updates, the Android 4.1.1 DUDLK1 firmware has just been released for the phone. Follow the guide below to get it on your Galaxy S III i9300T.

    DUDLK1 Firmware Details

    • PDA: I9300TDUDLK1
    • CSC: I9300TTHLDLJ1
    • Version: 4.1.1
    • Date: 2012-11-14
    • Regions: Thailand

    Step1- Download the DUDLK1 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with DUDLK1 Android 4.1.1 official firmware.

     

  • iPhone 5 supply has nearly caught up with demand

    The iPhone 5 has been Apple’s biggest launch this year. And as it is with each iPhone launch, the fifth version has gained a lot of popularity in the few weeks that its been out. It hasn’t been without its fair share of issues, but the single biggest issue that Apple has faced has been related to supply. iPhone 5 supply has simply been outnumbered in face of the great demand. There have been various reasons for it. However in the past few days we’ve noticed that things are looking a lot better now.

    iphone2 iPhone 5 supply has nearly caught up with demand

    And now according to latest reports iPhone 5 supply has nearly caught up with demand. The same guys who surveyed a few Apple stores a few back did another survey and found out that things have improved even further. Sprint, AT&T and Verizon all are almost fully stocked with iPhone 5. AT&T model was available at 82% of stores, the Verizon model at 72% of stores and the Sprint iPhone 5 at 92% of Apple Stores. Stocks have improved significantly in the past two weeks.

    This is great news for anyone looking to purchase the new iPhone 5. And with the holiday season coming up, you can bet there will be millions of people looking to do just that.

  • Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Announced

    Information about Halo 4 Limited Edition seems to have been leaked courtesy of The Little English Halo Blog. Microsoft has had a history of releasing specially customized and limited editions Xbox 360 for their big releases like Gears of War 3.

    kXTbE Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Announced

    The information about the bundle went up on the Microsoft Store but was removed shortly after although our trusty source (TLEHB) was able to grab all the details beforehand. They are below:

    • Exclusive design: Limited-edition, one-of-a-kind console was custom designed by the Halo 4 developer, 343 Industries, and Xbox 360
    • Two custom Halo 4 wireless controllers: High-performance controllers boast a range of up to 30 feet and come with a rotating D-pad and blue LED lights
    • Halo 4 Standard Edition game: Begin the Halo Reclaimer saga right out of the box
    • Exclusive sounds: Hear actual Halo 4 in-game sound effects when console is turned on and when the eject button is pushed
    • Largest hard drive available: The 320-GB hard drive offers more space for game add-ons and downloadable content, and more memory to store all of your entertainment
    • Custom downloadable content: Receive a code to download Halo 4 content from Xbox LIVE, including unique armor skin, unique weapon skin, unique emblem, matching avatar armor, and unique avatar prop
    • Black Xbox 360 headset: Chat with friends on Xbox LIVE, or team up and jump in with multiplayer gameplay

    Images of the controller which seems to be translucent are below:

    Halo4 Controller2 Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Announced

    Halo 4 launches exclusively on the Xbox 360 on November 6th.

  • Update Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110 to Android 4.1.1 XXCLK7 firmware

    The successor to the popular Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 received the Android 4.0.4 update a few weeks ago. But since Samsung is on a roll these days with updates, the tablet has now received the official Android 4.1.1 XXCLK7 firmware update. Follow the simple guide below to get this latest update on your tablet.

    XXCLK7 Firmware Update

    • PDA: P5110XXCLK7
    • CSC: P5110OXACLK7
    • Version: 4.1.1
    • Date: 2012-11-23
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Before proceeding make sure all your data is backed up. Also make sure your tablet is fully charged. Do note that as with any firmware flashing, there is always a certain amount of risk involved. So proceed at your own risk.

    Step1- Download the XXCLK7 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your tablet into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the tablet are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your tablet will reboot with XXCLK7 Android 4.1.1 official firmware

  • Root Android 4.1.1 XXCLK7 firmware on Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

    Yesterday we covered the Android 4.1.1 XXCLK7 firmware update for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Now we will guide you on how to root this firmware. The benefits of rooting an Android device are well known. Follow the steps below to root the XXCLK7 firmware.

    • You will need Clockwork Mod recovery for this method. You can install it using this guide.
    • Make sure all your data is backed up and your tablet is fully charged.

    Step 1. Download the the root package.

    Step 2. Connect your tablet to the computer using a USB cable. Enable data transfer/mass storage mode.

    Step 3. Copy/paste the file downloaded in step 1 to the root of the SD card (not in any folder).

    Step 4. Disconnect the USB and turn off the phone.

    Step 5. Boot into recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together.

    Step 6. Use power + volume buttons to navigate and perform a cache wipe (not compulsory)

    Step 7. Navigate using volume keys to flash ZIP from SD card and choose choose ZIP from SD card by pressing the power button.

    Step 8. Select the ZIP file downloaded in step 1. Select it using the power button and confirm installation.

    Step 9. Reboot. Your XXCLK7 firmware is now rooted.

    To confirm the root, download the root checker app from the Play Store.

  • Jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3 on iPhone and iPod using Redsn0w

    The latest version of iOS currently available is 6.0.1 but Apple is already planning the next update. They have started seeding beta versions of iOS 6.1 to registered developers. We covered the Beta 1 jailbreak a few weeks ago. Now we will guide you how to jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3.

    This jailbreak is only for devices running A4 chipset or lower. Which means any iDevice including and after the iPad 2 are out. Furthermore this jailbreak is tethered which means every time you reboot your device you’ll need to connect it to your PC or Mac. If you’re ok then let’s get on with the jailbreak iOS 6.1 Beta 3 guide.

    Step 1- Download iOS 6.0 from the links below:

    Step 2- Download iOS 6.1 Beta 3 (only possible if you’re a registered developer)

    Step 3- Download Redsn0w for Mac or Windows

    Step 4- Open Redsn0w and click on Extras –> Select IPSW. Select the firmware you downloaded in step 1. After it has been identified by Redsn0w click the back button to go back to the main screen

    Step 5- Click jailbreak and select Cydia. Follow the instructions to put your device into DFU mode. After the jailbreak is done click “Autoboot this device when it connects in DFU mode” which will put your device in tethered mode

  • 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

    The 2012 Spike Video Game Awards or VGAs as they’re often called concluded just a few hours ago and we have the whole winners list for you. Check it out after the break.

    2012 marks the 9th anniversary of the yearly Video Game Awards aired by Spike TV but apparently their touting this year’s show as the 10th anniversary. The show is know for its world premiers and announcement of upcoming games and this year is no exception with games like Phantom Pain being show off to gamers all around the world.

    Spike Video Game Awards 2012 1 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

    The full 2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List is below:

    • Game of the Year: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Studio of the Year: Telltale Games
    • Best XBOX 360 Game: Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)
    • Best PS3 Game: Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)
    • Best Wii / Wii-U Game: New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo)
    • Best PC Game: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2K Games/Firaxis Games)
    • Best Handheld / Mobile Game: Sound Shapes (Sony Computer Entertainment/Queasy Games)
    • Best Shooter: Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)
    • Best Action Adventure GameB: Dishonored (Bethesda Softworks/Arkane Studios)
    • Best RPG: Mass Effect 3 (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
    • Best Multi-Player Game: Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)
    • Best Individual Sports Game: SSX (Electronic Arts/EA Canada)
    • Best Team Sports Game: NBA 2K13 (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)
    • Best Driving Game: Need For Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts/Criterion Games)
    • Best Fighting Game: Persona 4 Arena (Atlus/ARC System Works/Atlus)
    • Best Adapted Video Game: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Best Independent Game: Journey (thatgamecompany)
    • Best Graphics: Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)
    • Best Song in a Game: “Cities” by Beck (Sound Shapes)
    • Best Original Score: Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)
    • Best Performance By a Human Male: Dameon Clarke as Handsome Jack (Borderlands 2)
    • Best Performance By a Human Female: Melissa Hutchison as Clementine (The Walking Dead: The Game)
    • Best Downloadable Game: The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)
    • Best Social Game: You Don’t Know Jack (Jellyvision Games)
    • Best DLC: Dawnguard – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks/Bethesda Game Studios)
    • Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)

    What did you think of the awards? Did your favorites win anything? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Update Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 to Android 2.3.6 XXLK1 firmware

    Galaxy Ace Plus is yet another addition to the low-end lineup of Android smartphones by Samsung. The company has just released a new firmware XXLK1 that updates the phone to Android 2.3.6. The guide below will let you update your phone within a few minutes.

    XXLK1 Firmware Details

    • PDA: S7500XXLK1
    • CSC: S7500DBTLH2
    • Version: 2.3.6
    • Date: 2012-11-08
    • Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

    Step1- Download the XXLK1 firmware

    Step 2- Download ODIN and make sure your USB drivers are installed

    Step 3- Boot your phone into download mode. Do this by switching it off and then pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then pressing the Power button. You’ll see a triangle and an Android logo. Press the power button to enter download mode

    Step 4- Open ODIN on your PC. Make sure USB drivers for the phone are installed. Upon successful connection one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.

    Step 5- Select all files you downloaded in step 1.

    • Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
    • Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
    • Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
    • Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if this file doesn’t exist

    Step 6- In ODIN select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Select repartition only if your selected the PIT file

    Step 7- Click the start button. Installation process will take a few minutes. After that your phone will reboot with XXLK1 Android 2.3.6 official firmware.

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  • Sony Launches A Browser Based Playstation Store

    Sony today released the long awaited SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) Web Store which is basically a web based Playstation Store. Currently the store is only available in PAL (European) regions but is expected to arrive in other regions soon, also some browser like Opera are not supported.

    sen web store Sony Launches A Browser Based Playstation Store

    The SEN web store greatly resembles the recently updated Playstation Store, and will allow you to purchase games and content directly via your browser. You can later download your purchased content onto your devices.

    Click over here to browser the SEN yourself.