Tutorial: How to install applications on Android using Apk files

The option of installing programs via. apk is useful because, besides there is no need to pursue the program in the Android Market, you can download it on your computer and send it to the phone via USB, when you want. Without the need to spend a data plan 3G.

Step by step

1. Look for ASTRO File Manager in the Android Market, through the smartphone. Then click Install. This program is basic to any device with Android, as it allows you to manage files on the memory card in a similar way to Windows Explorer. 
2. Then download the file. apk on your computer. Connect the device to the machine and transfer the file. apk to the memory card from your phone. We recommend creating a specific folder for this file type. 
3.  Unplug the USB cable and open the File Manager application ASTRO. Look for the folder you created and click on the file. apk. Select "Open App Manager " (Open Application Manager) and then click "Install ".

      4. Enjoy your new application.

Source: Baixaki

Tutorial: How to upgrade LG Eve GW620 for Android 2.2

The devices GW620 LG recently won the update of Android. Owners of these smartphones can already perform procedure that installs the Froyo (2.2) operating system from Google.

Required:

• USB Cable
• File KDZ - a firmware version of the phone already with the Android 2.2
• LG Utils

Step by step:

1. Back up all your data.
2. Uncheck the Debug Mode, on the application menu.
3. Connect to the computer via USB. 
4. Unzip the LG-Utils-0.4.2.zip. 
5. Inside is an application called KS360-Utils-EN.exe, run it. 
6. Choose option "I - Extract the files from KDZ file " and then enter the name of the file. KDZ (must be in the same folder as the application is running KS360-Utils-EN.exe). 
7. Wait for it generates a file V20G_00.cab 
8. After, go the "J - Flash with assistant (file. cab), " enter the data as below. 
9. Phone Model: GW620 
10. File (. CAB) including the firmware, enter the file name V20G_00.cab (must be in the same folder as the application is running KS360-Utils-EN.exe) 
11. Version (SW version): Here you tell the version you are installing on the V20G_00 case. 
12. Now wait, it will open the application installation / upgrade from LG. It takes a little bit. 
13. Then the phone will reset itself and go. 
14. Running FroYo.

Working

 

Now, just enjoy!
 
Source: Androidz  

Tutorial: How to update the Xperia X10 to the Android 2.1

The family of Xperia handsets recently won the update of Android. Owners of these smartphones can already perform proceedings that installs the Eclair (2.1) operating system from Google.

Aimming  help users update the Xperia devices, SE published on the Internet a video showing the step by step how to perform the upgrade.

 Step by step:

1. You need to install the latest version of PC Companion application on your computer. To do this, go to that page, choose your device and then click on the download options. Download the application and install it on your PC.
2. Open the PC Companion and turn on the Xperia X10 computer via USB.
3. The PC Companion will recognize that there is an update available for your smartphone and will offer this facility. Before you install properly, the application will backup the contents of the device (contacts, messages, music, videos, bookmarks, applications and settings from Android Market Android). 
4. Once the backup has been done, the PC Companion will allow the installation of the Android 2.1. It is important to follow the onscreen instructions. 
5. Android 2.1 installed, the user must first login with your username and password of your Google Account, and only then perform the restore procedure.  

Updating the Android 1.6 Android 2.1 requires a series of steps, but in the end user's Xperia X10 traditional Xperia Xperia X10 X10 Mini or Mini Pro will have a more complete system and improved performance.

Sources: Tecnoblog and Sony Ericsson