About Andy Betts
Andy is a freelance writer and section editor for Android at MUO. He's been writing about consumer tech since the early 2000s for a wide range of publications, and has a passion for all things mobile.
How to Flash ROMs and Make Backups Without a Custom Recovery
FlashFire makes it easy to manage your rooted device without the need for a custom recovery.
Let Your Photos Shine With a Custom Background: Here's How Using GIMP
Have you ever wanted to change the background of a photo while keeping the foreground perfectly intact? You can do that with GIMP.
This Is the Best Way to Root Your Android Device
If you want to root your Android phone or tablet, this is the best way to do it. It bypasses restrictions that other root methods don't.
7 Advanced Android Hacks That Don’t Need Root
You don't have to root your phone to get some awesome customizations.
Get More Out of Your Fitbit: 10 Android Apps You Should Be Using
The simplicity of a Fitbit is one of its biggest selling points, but there's a lot more you can do with a Fitbit than you might have realized.
11 Lesser-Known Features in Spotify for Android You Should Be Using
You might not know about these Spotify features, but you should.
Do You Still Need to Root Your Android Phone?
Rooting used to be a necessity for many, but as the years have gone by, is it still as useful?
How to Run Android Apps on macOS
If you want to run Android apps on your Mac laptop or desktop computer, this is how you do it.
4 Ways to Reduce Your Mobile Internet Data Usage with Android Apps
You can reduce your mobile data usage without doing anything differently on your Android device -- just use these apps!
11 CSS Template Sites: Don't Start From Scratch!
There are thousands of free CSS templates available online, all embracing modern design trends and technologies. You can use them in their original form, or customize them to make them your own.
5 Home Network Issues Solved With Google Wifi
Google Wifi is the future of home Wi-Fi networks and will soon replace traditional wireless routers. Here's everything you need to know about it and why you should be excited.
Root Explorer Lets You Reach Deep Into Android's File System
If you need to access root files to tinker with your Android device, this app can help you out.
20 Best VR Apps for Google Cardboard
If you have a Google Cardboard, you need to download these apps.
Top 5 Ways to Find & Launch Applications on Your Android Phone
Find your apps quicker and easier with these tools.
How to Create a Knockout Effect in Photoshop and Illustrator
Here's how to create a knockout effect in Photoshop and Illustrator, offering a step-by-step tutorial that's easy to follow.
The 1-2-3 Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Android Smartphone
If your Android phone has started slowing down after a bit of time, here's how you can speed it up again!
9 Great Apps That Will Change Your Android Smartphone’s Wallpaper
Tired of a boring wallpaper? These apps have the best options out there to get you an exciting, fun background on your phone.
Love the Nexus but Don't Want a Pixel? Here Are Your Options
If you loved the Google Nexus line but are disappointed with the announcement of the Google Pixel phone, this guide will help you find the perfect phone for you.
8 Best Apps for Customizing Nougat's Quick Settings Panel
This is how you can customize the Quick Settings panel in Android 7.0 Nougat, and the eight best apps for it (that's right, you can put apps in your Quick Settings panel).