I upgraded from CM10 to CM10.1, specifically MCM’s version of CM10.1 with Siyah 4 kernel on 20 Dec 12. After a harrowing few minutes of flashing an incompatible kernel. I got it too boot. Hurray, I now get to have…
So long, farewell to CM10.1
Its a good day.
This Wednesday started with a bang when I realised that I forgot to pay a credit card bill last night. I quickly hustled everyone out of bed so that I get to the ATM. Imagine my horror when I could…
Google Play: Update cannot download due to error 413
How to solve Play Store update errors.
Tour guides
I hate giving tips to tour guides. What’s up with this practice. The guide takes you from tourist trap to another where you will be fleeced and the guide gets a kick back. I am expected to give a tip…
Surviving overseas trips with picky eaters.
Feeding picky eaters while traveling in a foreign country.
Google: How to avoid getting hacked.
This is a very nice video on how to avoid getting hacked from Google. The website is here
GPS distance error in Android 4.2.1
There is no way I can run that fast. Update 15 Feb The root cause was CM 10.1 had a code error and the fix was implemented on 6 Jan 13. link I flashed the latest MCM nightly, dated…
MCM Android 4.2.1 ROM with Siyah 4
I have been using the CM 9 and later 10 version of ROM. I came across several posts about Siyah kernel giving better battery performance. When Android 4.1.2 came out for MCM’s built, I thought I check it’s vsync performance…
Android in 2013: What I want.
I saw an article on what to expect from Android in 2013. So I wrote on a list on what I expect in the Android world. I wish the mid and lower tier (by market and cost) handset makers would…
Things I learn in 2012
Always save for a rainy day, with an eye on inflation. Always keep your certification current, even if they are of no current use. Regularly replace your computer/s so that you can fulfill 1. Keep your resume current. Sometimes unrelated…