We recently posted a tutorial on how to root MTK6589. We’ve now come across a new root method that is compatible with a whopping 122 MTK phones and should work with many others, as many MTK phones use ported and similar ROMs. This Graphical Auto-Root is also compatible with MTK6575, MTK6577 and most likely older versions of MTK chipset as well. (more…)
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Graphical Easy Root MTK6592 MTK6582 MTK6589 MTK6577 MTK6575!
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New MTK6589T vs MTK6589 vs MTK6589M!
MTK hits us with another whammy as they introduce the MTK6589T. This new SoC will ramp the CPU from 1.2GHz to 1.5GHz and the GPU from 286 to 357. (more…) -
TWRP CWM Recovery and Root MTK6592 MTK6582 MTK6589!
About a month back I wrote a tutorial on how to root MTK6589. While the same basic idea applies, I’ve upgraded the tutorial a bit with new tools and a different root file.
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8tracks Free Internet Radio Bringing The Mix Tape Back!
8tracks brings back the mixtape, but makes it easier to create and share than the painstaking process people in the 80’s and 90’s took. Though it’s become simpler, it’s still a labor of love and even more so because you know your blend has the potential to reach thousands or maybe even 10’s of thousands. (more…) -
New Lightake Coupon Code Discount!
Gizbeat recently had a post up regarding the Neo N003 discount coupon. The April coupon has since expired, but we have a new coupon for you. Check out the thread at Chinaphonearena.com to see the latest coupon code. This coupon should be good on any item at Lightake.
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How To Change File Permissions Through ADB
Gizbeat has come across a situation where a chinaphonearena user is soft-bricked and can’t boot into Android. I believe this is due to the permission settings on the build.prop file.
He can still boot into recovery and is already rooted. So here’s a good chance to write a tutorial on how to change file permissions through ADB should the need arise.
The tutorial will cover this specific situation of doing it through recovery, (more…)
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Auto Root MTK6592 MTK6582 MTK6572 MTK6589!
There are several auto-root tools that work with older MTK devices and older versions of Android, but up until a couple days ago, there was no Auto-Root option for MTK6589 and the newer android versions (4.1/4.2)
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Neo-N003 MTK6589 Super Pre-Sale and Coupon!
The Neo-No02 was a huge hit. Combining excellent specs at a budget price. Lightake now has the Neo-N003 on pre-sale. This is a Gizbeat approved merchant and they’re offering the Neo-N003 on pre-sale at a great price. (more…) -
MTK6592 / MTK6582 / MTK6575 / MTK6577 / MTK6589 ADB VCOM PDAnet Drivers!
The first step to rooting your Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, KitKat, Lollipop or Marshmallow MediaTek MTK phone or installing a new ROM or recovery is getting the ADB VCOM drivers installed properly.Gizbeat put up a tutorial half a year back about PDAnet drivers for your MediaTek MT6755 MT6753 MT6797 MT6750 MT6737MTK 6575 MTK6577 MTK6592 MT6582 MTK6732 MTK6752 MTK6595 / MTK6589 MTK6572 MTK6753 MTK6735 MTK6732 MTK6795 MT6752 smartphones. (more…)
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What is HDR?
Just a quick and dirty from Gizbeat today. Out taking a comparison HDR shot and thought it would be good for a short post.
HDR stands for High-Dynamic-Range. It’s a method that attempts to make an image more natural looking. When a camera sees a scene, it can attempt to set up the best ISO setting for that scene, if you’ve got high contrasting areas, some areas will invariably come out too bright or too dark. HDR attempts to smooth that out a bit. (more…)
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The Final 4 – Why Isn’t My Phone Deep Sleeping (AKA – Battery Apps Every Android Power User Should Have)
One of the first things you ask yourself (or should be if you didn’t) when you’re looking to buy a new phone is “how about battery life?”. In Gizbeat’s opinion this is in the top 5 most important things when deciding on a new phone. It’s also what some users obsess over after buying their phone. (more…)
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Gizbeat 101 – Root Your 4.2.1 MTK6589 Hero 7500+ / Zopo ZP800H / ZP810 / ZP950H / ZP950+
Beginners, please read this full tutorial as well – It explains some of these steps in more detail.NOTE: This assumes you are starting fresh, or willing to start fresh with a new Flashable ROM and that you’ve already got it downloaded and extracted. (more…)