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We love the Galaxy Note 4, but that doesn't mean that sometimes we don't wish it was a little more like the Nexus 6. Here's how to turn your Galaxy Note 4 into a Nexus 6.

Even if your smartphone doesn't have a built-in heart-rate monitor it can still be used to record your pulse. Follow this tip to use your phone to track your heart rate.

Xposed Framework does still work on Android 5.1 - you just need an alpha version for Android 5.1 to get Xposed modules for Lollipop that work.

Do your apps need more room to breathe? Are you running out of space to store your stuff? Discover how to manage memory on Android and make your device happy and snappy.

If you connect your Android device to your Google account you'll benefit from a whole bunch of great services. Here's how to make a Google Account using Android.

Tips and tricks for customizing the Samsung Galaxy S6, including changing the wallpaper and themes, and removing some of the default Samsung features.

Forced encryption is great if you like security, but not if you want the fastest phone possible. Here's how to disable encryption on the Nexus 6 for faster performance.

KingRoot 4.0 is an Android app which is said to be able to root any device running Android 4.2.2 or higher in just one tap. Find out what it's all about right here.

The true cost of free apps could include drained batteries, duff performance, big data bills and maybe some malware too. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

How to set up and switch to Guest Mode on any Android Lollipop smartphone or tablet, plus the benefits you can take advantage of.

There's no question that Google Drive has changed the way we work in the modern world. Here's how to use Google's all-powerful cloud storage tool for Android.

Should you upgrade to Lollipop or is KitKat still better? We lay out the advantages of Android 4.4 that might convince you to stay with what you have.

If your Nexus 4 is behaving strangely, crashing or running slowly, clearing the cache might fix it. Here's how to clear the cache on the Nexus 4.

The Nexus 9 is a good device but it's encountered some real problems. We discover the most common Nexus 9 problems and how to fix them.

If your LG G2 is running a bit slow, it's probably suffering from the wear and tear of everyday use. Here's how to factory and hard reset the LG G2 for better performance

If your LG G2 isn't lasting all day or you're finding yourself hitting Airplane Mode to get through the day, our LG G2 battery tips will get more power from each charge.

If your Note 3 isn't as fast as you'd like, there are lots of easy - and free - ways to improve its performance. Here's how to speed up the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

If your HTC One (M7) has started to misbehave, the system cache partition might be the culprit. Here's how to clear the cache on the HTC One (M7).

The LG G4 has a lot going for it: great camera, striking looks, solid components. But the best LG G4 feature is the thing that practically no one will even notice.

Is your Sony Xperia Z3 running slow, being weird on Wi-Fi or running out of power too quickly? We describe common Xperia Z3 problems and how to fix them.