Street View on Google Maps: App to Explore Places from Android Phones

Google’s Google Map provides map based services and its satellite view shows high-resolution images for most of the urban areas all over the world. But Google doesn’t update images regularly. All images are more than 5 years old. Now Google has come with new application dubbed as Street View on Google Maps for android phones.

Street View on Google Maps is not standalone application. After installation of this app, users will be able to explore the world from ground level. Using this app, you can view popular landmarks, places, restaurants, natural wonders etc with virtual images. Currently, Street view is available in advance countries like U.S, U.K, Germany, France etc.

Street View app doesn’t contain any application and shortcuts. It is accessible from the default Google Maps installed on your smartphone. Tap on the Street View option after opening Google Maps and pick little orange man to navigate through the road by just dragging him in the direction where you want to go. You can also use tools like zoom in or out to resize the image.

This app works fine on Android phones having Android v2.1 or higher.

How to Use Street View on Google Maps

• Open Google Maps on your device and go search for the particular location where you want to travel.
• Now long press the map and then tap on Street View option.

• Your street view for the particular location will be look like this depending on your search query.

Download Street View for Google Maps

Street View is a free application which can download from the Google Play store. Click Here to get this app.

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How to Update Motorola Defy Plus with Stable ICS v4.0.4 Firmware

Earlier, Motorola had announced, Motorola Defy Plus will stuck on Android Gingerbread v2.3. Since then many of the Motorola Defy Plus users are looking for third party developers to launch Latest Android ICS v4.0 for their smartphone. Now the wait seems to be over, Defy owners can now upgrade to Android ICS v4.0 with Stable ICS v4.0.4 Firmware. Because, it is not an official update launch by Motorola so, you have to root your device first which will void warranty of your device. But all the rooting access will be revoked after updating the device with any official update. Before proceeding to installation process, read all its features first and then follow the pre-requisites.

Features Included in Stable ICS v4.0.4

• Camera Panorama
• Chrome
• Face Detection
• Network Usage Stat

Pre-Requisites

• It is highly recommended to backup all your data in SD Card before applying changes. Because there are full chances of data damage and corrupt. Use Astro File Manager to back up.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-virus apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown of the device during the installation process.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on your device through SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. Try it at your risk.

How to Update Motorola Defy Plus with Stable ICS v4.0.4 Firmware

• First of all, download Stable ICS v4.0.4 Package and GoogleApps in your computer.
• Now connect your device with computer and move both the downloaded zip files in the root folder of your device.
• After it, switch off your phone and enter in Recovery mode. To enter in Recovery Mode, Press and hold the Volume Down key and press Power button.
• Now once you are in Recovery Mode, select Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then select downloaded ICS package. Press Power button to confirm it.
• Once device is updated successfully, now you have to select ++++Go Back++++ and then Reboot System Now. It will take longer time than the normal start up time to display home screen. If it doesn’t starts within 5 minutes then try it by re-inserting the battery.

Note:- If any problem occurs during the updating process then start the process by reinserting the battery in it.

That’s it! Now you have successfully updates your Motorola Defy Plus device with Stable ICS v4.0.4 Firmware. If you face any issues during the installation process then mention it in the comments section and also share your reviews about the article.

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How to Update Motorola Razr with Eclipse Custom ROM Firmware

Earlier, I wrote an article to Update Motorola Cliq 2 with AndroidGingerbread, this time Motorola Droid Razr has got new Eclipse Custom ROM update which has tons of features. It is not an official launch from Motorola side. Eclipse Team has come up with this update for Motorola Razr smartphone. Eclipse Custom ROM comes with tons of new features with great UI and speed. Remember, you must have to root your Motorola device to install Eclipse ROM on it.

Key Features of Eclipse Custom ROM Firmware

• Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware
• Deodexed
• Zipaligned
• Bloat Removed
• A lot of blur has been removed
• AOSP/CM7 mms
• AOSP music
• AOSP gallery3D
• Eclipse Launcher2
• CM7 file manager
• AOSP/CM7 Email
• AOSP/CM7 alarm clock
• AOSP car/desk dock
• AOSP news & weather
• AOSP calendar
• AOSP Sound Recorder
• Custom Blur Camera
• DSP Manager
• Eclipse Parts
• Accurate Battery – 1%
• CRT Animation ON and OFF
• Misc prop edits
• Custom Host File
• GPS config changes
• App widget Picker – boombuler
• Download crutch to help with web downloads
• Busy Box
• init.d support
• Eclipse Wallpaper
• Custom blue theme throughout
• ICS clock widget
• ICS Inspired boot animation
• Inverted Contacts/Dialer
• Inverted Google Talk2
• All Settings menus are inverted
• 7 pull down toggles (wireless, blue tooth, gps, sound/vibrate, auto brightness, data, and rotation)
• Native Facebook for android contacts sync
• Wake on volume
• Extended power controls (reboot, recovery, screenshot)

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. Try it at your risk.

Pre-Requisites

• Back up of all your data in SD Card using Astro File Manager because during the installing process you may lose your data.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-virus apps installed on your device.
• Your device must be charge upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown during the installation.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode, head to SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.

How to Update Motorola Razr with Eclipse Custom ROM Firmware

• First of all, download Eclipse Custom ROM Firmware Package in your computer.
• Now connect your device with computer and move the downloaded package in the root folder of the SD Card and then switch off your Motorola device to get into Recovery Mode.
• To enter in Recovery Mode, press both the Volume Keys simultaneously and holding these button press Power button. Now in Boot Mode section, select Recovery option from it.
• Now if your device says Safe System is Disabled then Enable it by navigating Safe BootàToogle Sage System and then Yes. If it doesn’t show such message then skip it.
• Once you are in Recovery Mode, Go BackàWipe Data Factory ResetàWipe Cache PartitionàMounts and StorageàFormat/Systemà++++Go Back++++ to choose AdvancedàWipe Dalvik Cacheà++++Go Back++++.
• Once its done, select Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then select moved Eclipse Package. Now it will take 5-10 minutes to complete the process.
• On the successful completion of update, you will be again in Recovery Mode. Select ++++Go Back++++ and then Reboot System Now.

Note:- If any problem occurs during the updating process then start the process by reinserting the battery in it.

That’s it! Now you have successfully updates your Motorola Razr device with Eclipse Custom ROM Firmware. If you face any issues during the installation process then mention it in the comments section and also share your reviews about the article.

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How to Update HTC One S with Bravia Engine Onyx Custom ROM Firmware

HTC One S has blessed with Sony Bravia Engine Onyx Custom ROM Firmware. Many of the users were waiting for this update. It is not an official update launch by HTC so you have to root your HTC One device first. Onyx Custom ROM has been developed to improve performance and stability of the smartphone. It also shows all your photos and videos in high quality. Below is the screenshot of the newly updates HTC One S Bravia Engine Onyx Custom ROM Firmware.

Features of Onyx Custom ROM Firmware

• Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Sense 4.0
• Deodexed
• Fully zipaligned
• De-bloated
• Rooted
• Stock kernel
• Optimized for fluid performance and usability
• Remaped buttons (Long press Home -> Recent apps, Recent apps -> Menu)
• Disabled onscreen menu
• Enabled unlock carousel effect
• Enabled cubic transitions effect
• Enabled landscape mode Rosie
• Improved boot.img (Thanks xkonni)
• Black boot/down animations
• Fixed Google Play
• Fixed Wiper
• Other minor fixes and tweaks
• Added new kernel
• Added APM (Advanced Power Menu)
• Added Volume Wake
• Added Bravia Engine
• Extended Quicksettings

Pre-Requisites

• There are full chances of data damage and corruption, so it is highly recommended to back up of all your data before applying changes. Use AstroFile Manager to back up.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-Virus Apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode, head to SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.

How to Update HTC One S with Bravia Engine Onyx Custom ROM Firmware

• First of all, download Onyx Custom ROM Firmware package on your computer.
• Now connect your device with computer and move the downloaded package in root folder of SD Card.
• Now disconnect your phone and switch it off to enter in Recovery Mode.
• To enter in Recovery Mode, press Volume Down Key + Centre button and holding both the buttons press Power button. Select Recovery in it.
• In Recovery Mode, select Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then select Onyx Custom ROM Package.
• Now it will take 3-4 minutes to apply changes on your phone. Once its done, you will again prompted to Recovery Mode.
• Select ++++Go Back++++ and then Reboot System Now. It will take sometime to display Home-Screen of your device but if doesn’t starts in 5 minutes try to start it by re-inserting the battery.

Note:- If any problem occurs during the updating process then start the process by reinserting the battery in it.

That’s it! Now you have successfully Updated HTC One S with Sony Bravia Engine Onyx Custom ROM. If have any problem in above mentioned steps then notify us through comments and also share your reviews about this article.

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How to Root Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 and Install Custom Recovery Image

Having Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 android phone and want to break all its restriction to get full access on your smartphone? So, in the due course of this article, I will explain you how to root your Galaxy Ace device to install Custom Recovery Image and many number of Custom ROMs on it. But be careful, rooting of your device will results in void of your device’s warranty. After rooting the device, it will allow you to install Custom Recovery Image on your device which will give flexibility to Stoke Recovery, Clockwork Mod Recovery and touch based latest Clockwork Mod Recovery. Follow all the pre-requisites before proceeding to rooting process.

Pre-Requisites

• Back up of all your data in SD Card because rooting process may lead to data damage and corrupt. Use Astro File Manager to back up.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-virus Apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid unexpected shutdown during the process.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode by navigating SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. Try it at your risk.

How to Root Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 to Install Custom Recovery Image

• First of all, Download Odin, Rooting Tar File and Root MeZip Package on your computer and extract Odin package.
• Now connect your device with computer and move Root Me Zip file in the root folder of the SD Card.
• Now Disconnect your device and switch it off to enter in Recovery Mode.
• To enter in Recovery Mode press both Volume Keys simultaneously and holding these keys press Power button.
• Now in Recovery Mode select Install Zip From SD CardàChoose Zip From SD Card and then select Root Me Zip package that you have placed in SD Card in 2^nd step.
• Once its completed, select ++++Go Back++++ and then Reboot System Now.
• Once the device starts then again switch it off to enter in Download Mode.
• To enter in Download Mode, press Volume Down key + Centre key and holding these keys press Power button. A Green Robot will display on your Galaxy device indicating you have successfully entered in Download Mode.
• Once you have entered in Download Mode, you have to press Volume Up button to confirm it.

• Now open extracted Odin file in your computer first and then connect your device with computer. Within few seconds, ID: COM section will turn yellow indicating all the drives have been successfully installed on your computer and your device is ready to use now.          
• Now click on PDA button and select Rooting Tar file. After it, click on Start button.
• Now Odin will Start the rooting process. Once its done, you will see home screen on your device. After it, disconnect your device.

Note:- If any problem occurs during the rooting process then start the process by reinserting the battery in it.

That’s it! Now you have successfully Rooted your Snasung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 and installed Custom Recovery Image on it. If have any problem in above mentioned steps then notify us through comments section and also share your reviews about this article.

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How to Update HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

Bored with existing firmware on HTC Desire? Then Alex V has developed a Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware for HTC Desire users. This is not an official update from HTC but it is based on latest AOSP build which comes with less number of bugs. After applying Alex v1.8 Gingerbread Sense HD ROM on your HTC device, it will change its complete look and feel in terms of functionalities, UI, features etc. Below is the list of all its features.

Features of Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

• Ace S 2.36.405.8 WWE base, Gingerbread 2.3.3 android
• bravia engine
• NEW Sense 2.1
• Rooted
• Available Freqs: CPU interactive, smartass, powersave, ondemand, and many more
• CRT TV Lockscreen Animation
• Data2ext
• Lockscreen app Sense 3.0 (Kingdom)
• Iconfix-v1
• USB Menu Sense 3.0
• Videocamera 720p FULLY WORKING, by snq-
• Wake UP from Trackpad
• Power controls in notification bar.
• Soporte CIFS.
• Adobe Flash 10.3
• Supports VPN
• Supports ext4
• Car Home
• List Host block & list apn
• Superuser Permissions 2.3.6.1 by ChainsDD
• Busybox
• Disabled Boot Sound HTC.
• Zipaligned
• odexed.
• Supported Languages: English, Chinese, Arabic (no completo), Czech, German, Espanol, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Norwegian, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Vietnamese, Thai

If you find all above features are useful then follow the following mentioned Pre-Requisites before updating your HTC device.

Pre-Requisites

• It is highly recommended to back up all your data on SD Card before applying changes because during the process your data may be damage and corrupted. Use Astro File Manager to Backup your data.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-Virus Apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on your device, head to SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.
• Your HTC Desire should be rooted before applying this firmware on your phone.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. This update id only for HTC Desire device, don't use it on any other device. Try it at your risk.

How to Update HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware

• First of all, Download Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware and Radio package in your computer.
• Now connect your device with computer and move both the downloaded packages in the root folder of the SD Card.
• After it, Disconnect your phone from computer and turn it off to enter into Recovery Mode.
• To get into Recovery Mode, Press both the Volume Keys and holding these keys press Power button.
• Once you are in Recovery Mode, select Install Zip from SD CardàChoose Zip from SD Card and then select Alex Custom Firmware. After it select Radio.
• Now it will take 4-5 minutes to complete the process. Once its done, you will be on Recovery Mode.
• In Recovery Mode, select Wipe Data/Factory ResetàWipe Cache Partition and then select Reboot System Now.

Note:- Your device will take longer time than the normal start up time. If it doesn’t display home screen within 3-4 minutes and try it by re-inserting the battery in it.

   

That’s it! Now you have successfully updated your HTC Desire with Alex v1.8 Custom ROM Firmware.  If you have encountered with any problem during the process then mention it in the comments section also share reviews about the article.

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How to Root Galaxy S2 GT I1900 on Latest Android ICS v4.0.3 DXLP9 Firmware

Recently, I have written an article to Update Galaxy S2 GTI1900 with Android XXLP2 ICS 4.0, As this update is official launched by the Samsung which restricts you to install any other Custom ROM Firmware on your Galaxy S2 phone. Now you can root your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on ICS v4.0.3 DXLP9 Firmware which will give you flexibility to install as many Custom ROMs on your device. Remember, rooting the device will void the guarantee of your device. After rooting the device you will be able to install various apps, Custom ROMs etc. If you want to root your Galaxy device then read all Pre-Requisites first.

Pre-Requisites

• It is strongly recommended to back up all your data in SD Card before rooting the device. Use Astro File Manager to back up.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-Virus apps installed on your device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on your device. Go to SettingsàApplicationsàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging to enable it.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. Try it at your risk.

How to Root Galaxy S2 GT I1900 on Latest Android ICS v4.0.3 DXLP9 Firmware

• First of all, Download DXLP9 Rooting Package and Odin into your computer.
• Extract both the folders and open Odin in your computer.
• Now turn off your phone and enter into Download Mode.
• Press Volume Down Key + Centre button simultaneously and by holding both the keys press Power button. A Green Robot will display on your phone indicating you are successfully entered into Download Mode.
• Now connect your phone with computer and ID: COM section will turn yellow in your opened Odin window, indicating all the drives are successfully installed on your computer and your device is ready to use.

• Now click on PDA button and select CF-Root-SGS2_DX_SIN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5  from the extracted folder.

• After selecting the file, click on Start button to start rooting process. Once its done, your device will restart.
• Once your phone is restarted, disconnect it from computer and turn it off.
• Now enter into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding both the Volume Keys together and press Power button simultaneously.
• In Recovery Mode, select Wipe Data/Factory ResetàWipe Cache Partition and then Reboot System Now.

That’s it! Now you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on Android DXLP9 ICS v4.0.3 Firmware. If you have encountered any problem during the rooting process then mention it in the comments section and also give your reviews and suggestions about the article.

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