Install Gmail 4.2 on 4.0+ devices [Root required]

Before we proceed let me mention two things, firstly your device needs to be rooted for this procedure. And make sure you backup your file or ROM before trying this.

Just download the apk from here and copy it to your sd card.

Method 1: Using Titanium Backup.

1. Open titanium Backup and locate the older gmail app.

2. Uninstall it.

3. Install the new apk using any file manager.

4. Go to your homescreen and press the menu button and select Manage Apps > and locate Gmail and clear the Cache.

5. Open Gmail and the newer version should work.

Method 2: Using a Root File manager.

1. Navigate to /system/app and locate Gmail.apk or find it in /data/app

2. Rename it to Gmailbackup.apk

3. Copy the new Gmail.apk to the same folder and reboot your device.

Via XDA

Install Android 4.2 Play Store on your device

Download Google Play Store 3.9.17 from http://www.mediafire.com/?h5610yb0f664lqg

1. Copy the Phonesky.apk to your SD card and install it from your file manager as a normal apk.

2. Open the Play store and check if it works.

3. If it doesn’t, navigate to Manage Apps>Google Play Store, and clear the cache

4. Open the app again, it should work.

Via XDA

Free license code for WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe (PC & Mac)

Digiarty Software are giving away 60,000 copies of their Win X HD Video Converter during the holiday season.

Developer’s description of the software:

It can convert videos among MKV, AVCHD, M2TS, AVI, MPEG, MOV, WMV, Google TV, WebM, Vpx8, etc. for playback on iPhone/4S, iPad, iPod, PSP, Android, Mobile phones and so on.  Additionally, burn holiday videos/shots to DVD for collection, online download the hottest Xmas & New Year videos from YouTube.

Visit the Promo Page for PC users: http://www.winxdvd.com/giveaway

Click on “Get Register Code” to get your download link and the license code.

Promo (Facebook) page for Mac Users: http://www.facebook.com/WinXDVD?sk=app_208195102528120

Just Like the fan page of Digiarty to get  a download link for the Mac version.

The giveaway for the PC version will last till Jan. 5, and the Mac version will last till Jan. 20. The PC version is a first come-first served giveaway, so hurry up and grab a license code. Also note that you have to activate it before January 15th, 2012.

No free upgrade or tech support will be provided for the giveaway versions.

There is also a cute little game at the giveaway page, you could win a license code or a discount for one of their products. Good luck

Thanks to Molly Young from Digiarty Software for the information.

Best Video Players for Android Phones

Here is a list of the best video players for Android. I have reviewed them after testing the apps on my phone. I have written a small description for each app and analyzed their features as Pros/Cons. Enjoy 🙂

BSPlayer lite:

From the developers of the PC video player of the same name, their Android counterpart excels in playing almost all video formats. Couldn’t play .MOV files. The install Size is about 11mb, and requires an additional codec (6mb)

Best Launcher apps for Android Phones

Are you bored with the stock Launcher app on your Android phone? I am with you, I got bored with the default launcher and have used many alternative launchers. So, which one is for you?

Here is a list of free Launcher apps that will help you 😉

ADW Launcher

Best free QWERTY keyboard apps for Android

One of the most used apps on Android phones is the keyboard. There are several free and paid keyboards available at the Android Market and some are available from the developer’s website. So which keyboard is for you?

Here is a list of free keyboard apps that you can use on your Android phone

A.I.type Keyboard (Beta)

Bitdefender Total Security 2012 90 days FREE

Bitdefender are offering everyone a free 90 day trial version of their flagship product,Bitdefender Total Security 2012.

Key features of Bitdefender Total Security 2012

Defends against viruses and spyware
Gives advance warning of risky websites
Halts ID theft attempts
24/7 credit monitoring with real-time alerts
Filters the links you receive from your Facebook and Twitter friends
Online Backup

Best Weather Apps/Widgets for Android Phones

Here are some of the most popular weather widgets and apps for your Android phone.

Animated Weather

Grab a license for PDF to Word Converter for Windows

Anybizsoft are organizing a time limited promo for an excellent tool, PDF to Word Converter.

Now everyone can grab a license for personal use.

Final Impression: Screen Capture and Image Editing tool

Do you hit the Print screen key and open MS Paint to edit your screenshot?
Wouldn’t it be easier if you could have a cool Screen-capture program which comes with an Image editor.

Look no further, because Final Impression can do that and more.