Hot Gadget Hacks How-Tos

How To: Use the web browser and set custom ringtones on a Samsung Continuum

Surf the web and set custom ringtones (or, if you like, "ring tones") on your Samsung Continuum Google Android smartphone! This clip will teach you everything you need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a Google Nexus One Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up, you're sure to find to take away from this six-minute guide. For all of the details, and step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Install a custom ROM on a Motorla Milestone Google Android smartphone

Learn how to load a custom ROM onto a rooted Motorola Milestone Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted Milestone, watch this nine-minute hacker's how-to.

How To: Load a custom ROM onto an HTC Desire Google Android smartphone

Learn how to load a custom ROM onto a rooted HTC Desire Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted Desire, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to.

How To: Load a custom ROM onto an HTC Legend Google Android smartphone

Learn how to load a custom ROM onto a rooted HTC Legend Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted Legend, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to.

How To: Install a Hero ROM on a T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone

Learn how to load a cracked Hero ROM onto a rooted T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted G1, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to.

How To: Root a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone

Root your G2 the easy way with an app you can download directly from the Android market! Unlock your mobile phone's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own G2 cell phone, take a look.