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Rooting Galaxy devices is not complicated, but will forever void warranties May 23, 2015

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Let's talk about rooting Android devices. While previously we have discussed flashing a Nexus back to factory settings for tinkerers out there, we have not yet touched upon how most Galaxy devices are rooted. This podcast is applicable to non-newer Samsung's, anything S5 and below. For most of Samsung's flagships, the guide applies, although some might have different ways to boot into recovery or boot loader mode. This was tested personally to work on Galaxy S4 and S5 models, but the procedure is the same for Galaxy Note 3/4 as well. Grab the proper zip for your device, inside which you will find Odin for flashing. You will also need the ADB setup file This will provide you with the Samsung drivers you will need in order to access the boot loader and recovery modes. If for some reason those don't work, Grab Samsung's official driver here. We cannot stress this further, but doing this guide will forever void your manufacturer warranty. While you will still have insurance through your carrier if you have purchased it, Samsung's support centers will not be able to help you. Happy flashing!

How To Gift and Redeem Apps on iOS Using voiceover May 20, 2015

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Did you forget to give a gift to that special person in your life? Well, Hugo is going to show you how to redeem yourself with an iOS app from the Appstore. He demonstrates on how to gift an app using voiceOver and then proceeds to redeem the app from a secondary iOS device. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. CBT would like to thank our loyal listeners for listening to this podcast by inviting you to join our Community, where you can submit your own podcasts or articles.

Staying Fit With the Apple Watch – Move It Or Lose It May 14, 2015

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In this motivating demonstration, Justin introduces us to the fitness features on the Apple Watch, and shows us what we can do with them. He goes over the workout and activity apps on the watch, and the activity and health apps on the iPhone. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

Sounds and Haptics On the Apple Watch – No More Embarrassing Meetings May 03, 2015

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In this short demonstration, Justin takes us through the various sound settings for the Apple Watch. He shows us how to adjust the volume of the ringer, adjust haptic feedback as well as some other useful settings. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

Samsung S6 Edge Is Reinventing Accessibility For Android Users May 02, 2015

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In this podcast Hugo demonstrates some of the accessibility features of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Samsung has developed their own version of TalkBack similar to Google TalkBack allowing you to navigate the screen with their own customized interface. Dark screen allows you to dim the screen. Turning the Accessibility shortcut on, enables you to long-press the power button, and then place two fingers on the screen for a few seconds to turn on TalkBack. permitting you to navigate the interface. Voice Label works in conjunction with writable NFC tags allowing you to scan an NFC tag, and record a voice memo helping you to understand what you tapped your phone to. Accessibility features for low vision users: Magnification gestures allows you to do a triple tap on the screen to zoom the entire interface and also pinch in and out with two fingers to adjust the zoom level. Magnifier window zooms in on areas of the screen with a permanent "window" that can be moved around. Font size allows you to adjust the font size to various levels. The Negative colors option changes the entire interface to a color palette that's easier to see. The interface switches to mostly white, with black text and red or pink elements. Color adjustment enables the interface to align colors by order of shade and color to your preference. Greyscale changes the interface to shades of black and grey.

Installing Apps On the Apple Watch – As Long As They Don’t Fart May 01, 2015

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In this podcast, Justin goes over how to install and uninstall third party apps from the Apple App Store. He installs the app on the iPhone, displays it on the Apple Watch and then proceeds to uninstall and delete the app. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

The Android Crew: Want A Side of Droid With That? May 01, 2015

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For our second show, Greg Lopez, Leo Prazdnik, Tomi Geczy and Cory Martin meet to discuss the latest happenings in the world of Android. The crew kicks off the show with a discussion on Google’s TalkBack user survey and it’s results in the form of the Talkback 4.2 beta. Here’s some links to other items which were discussed: Microsoft reveals plans to expand further into the Android ecosystem with a partnership with Dell.Google expands Android's smart lock features with on-body smart lock feature to deter would-be thieves. The crew discusses Google's Project Ara, a fully customizable phone built from modular components. It's been confirmed... You can uninstall most preinstalled apps from the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge. Would you rather write then type? Google's got you covered with their new handwriting input app. APH has released an updated version of Nearby Explorer with Open Street Map support. Do you like using TeamTalk? It's now available in the Play Store. Want to try out Meerkat? It's now in public beta and accepting signups. Looking for your missing Android? Just type Find My Phone into your favorite web browser after signing into your Google account to find it. Google's Project Fi, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) kicks off with a beta for Nexus 6 devices. Cool Picks Cory: TeamTalk for Android Greg: Chromecast (Requires Chromecast or Nexus Player device) Tomi: Talking Stones Leo: Trivia Crack Finally, the crew would like to announce that they have a special guest lined up for May's show... We won't say more then that at the moment, but we're definitely looking forward to our special guest. As usual, if you have any feedback, feel free to get in touch with us in the usual ways, and if using Twitter, please add the hash tag #CBTDroid on the end so we know it's specific to The Android Crew. Thanks for listening, and tell your friends.

Accessibility Settings On The Apple Watch – Access Granted Apr 30, 2015

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In this podcast, Justin shows us the accessibility settings on the Apple watch, from the iPhone and the watch itself. The Apple Watch includes the following accessibility features: • VoiceOver • Zoom • Grayscale • Bold Text • Reduce Motion • Reduce Transparency • On/Off Labels • Mono Audio • Left-Right Stereo Balance You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

Communicating On The Apple Watch – I’m So Glad I Have A Social Life Apr 29, 2015

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In this episode, Justin demonstrates the various features of communicating with the stock apps on the Apple Watch. He shows us how to use Siri for Communication, the phone application, sending text messages, interacting with Apple Watch friends and the mail application. This episode is not recommended for children. Viewer discretion is advised. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

Demonstrating the Clock On the Apple Watch – Time At Its Best Apr 29, 2015

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In this demonstration, Justin walks us through the clock application on the Apple Watch. We learn how to change the clock face, customize faces and how to change settings for the Apple Watch clock on the iPhone. You can support the Cool Blind Tech Community By giving us a 5 star rating in iTunes. Thank you for listening to this podcast.

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