So far, the instructions include downloading two separate launcher files, placing them in /system/app, rebooting and hoping you don’t get stuck in a boot loop. I recommend making a backup before doing ...

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After Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich was launched last fall, many MIUI fans left the gorgeous MIUI ROM for a more vanilla Android feel. Besides the new Holo theme being very cut and clean, MIUI just ...

I have to admit right off the bat that I have steered clear of adding custom ROMs to my phones for most of my smartphone life. Back when I was a long time Microsoft MVP, the modding phones and Pocket ...

If you’ve been waiting with the patience of biblical figure Job for your handset makerto release a hardware-specific version of Android’s latest incarnation, the 4.0 operatingsystem called “Ice Cream ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Everyone remember that silly ICS launcher that we posted a few weeks back? This is it. Same old icon set with ...

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An alternative launcher that resembles hyperspeed has been found hidden in Android Ice Cream Sandwich. An alternative launcher that resembles hyperspeed has been found hidden in Android Ice Cream ...