How to Unlock Forgotten PIN / Pattern Lock on Android rooted Device

If you forgot your pattern/PIN/ No email setting for an android device in that situation following steps will help.

[1] You must be rooted and TWRP 3.x installed. If you don't have TWRP then use ADB from PC (connect phone to pc and follow step 4)

[2] Reboot and enter into TWRP (press power + vol up keep + home button) recovery mode.

[3] Click "Advance" button and "Terminal" in the next screen.

[4] If you have Marshmallow then goto "cd /data/system" directory. Now type "rm generate.pattern.key" If you are on different version of android in that case name of file might be different but look out for file "pattern.key"

Now reboot the phone and pattern is gone. You can set it again from settings without doing factory reset.

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Marshmallow for sprint samsung note 2 SPH L900

Instructions to install marshmallow on sprint note 2

Make sure backup your phone internal storage and external SD card before proceeding to install custom ROM.

You must have rooted phone. If you don't know how to root your note 2 please refer following link.

how to root sprint note 2 SPH-L900

You need latest version of TWRP to install marshmallow Click to Download latest TWRP

Download cyanogenmod build 13 (nightly build as of now)

cyanogenmod custom rom build 13

Also download open gaapp micro version for ARM processor and latest open gaapp version from following link

open google apps for play store

You can ask questions about the procedure but newbies should find ton of basic info in google search.

Note 2 is working without any issues at this point (2 days of usage with above build)

Hope this help saving note 2 from going out of use with great looking marshmallow.

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Guide to Junior tennis (10&Under tennis)

I have experience how difficult to gather right information for 10&under tennis rules and play day information. I am trying to outline as much as possible in this blog and keep updating as I find new info.

[1] 10 & under balls rules impose by ITF
ITF balls rules detail PDF

[2] Checkout informative video from famous US coach for 10 and under tennis
10 and under introduction video

[3] USTA Norcal website for 10 and under play days, player camps and year around calender
Tennis Camp list
Norcal Calendar Of events (list of events per month.. very handy)
Register for Tennis play days

[4] Useful website for parents to find more information about 10 and under tennis
Informative website to buy equipment and find 10&under tennis facility

[5] Contact information of NorCal USTA Certified High Performance Coaches
Master list of events and contact information of USTA coaches

Renew US passport

You can go to following site for US passport renewal.
US Passport renewal for adults

Renewal for Minor (under 16 years)
Minor passport renewal details

US Passport fees:
US Passport fees

Locations to process the application:
[1] If you are applying first time go to nearest post office (check out which one process passport application.. mostly main post office in your area)

Checkout Passport following link for other locations
Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page

[2] If you are in hurry go to nearest passport agencies (take appointment)
Passport Agencies in US cities