Author: Manoj

Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the word which is followed by the iOS from Apple, Windows for Mobile from Microsoft, Ubuntu for mobile, and more. Due to the openness (open source) of Android system, meaning the source code can be used and modified by anyone to create a Custom ROM, Android can run on almost any piece of hardware. It can even support the Rasberry Pi. Moreover, AOSP releases new sources every month in support of the Android operating system. These sources are then used by third-party manufacturers to compile and roll out Android updates for…

Both Android and mobile technology have progressed parallel to each other. Manufacturers release OTA updates from time to time for better Android experience. Google, under its AOSP project, releases newer Android versions every year. However, optimizing Android system for each and every device may become overwhelming at times. So it isn’t possible for most manufacturers to release stability, performance, or battery optimization updates for all Android devices. Even though fitting smartphones with larger batteries may not if Android system isn’t optimized. We have heard users complain about battery life many times and that the device turns off before ending the…

There are millions of Android apps in the market and each one wants to get to the top. Many app maker companies come up with different marketing strategies in order to attract customers and keep them using their app forever. However, some of the apps go to the extent of bloating your Android phone with many useless features and options. This may hinder the performance of your device and also make your device vulnerable. To keep your device secure and keep it running like the day you bought it, we have created a detailed guide for you. This tutorial will…

If you have been following Android news lately then you may know that the CyanogenMod project has been shut down. The homepage for Cyanogen Inc. is down since last week. However, a new group of developers have taken over the very popular open source Android project and has now been officially named Lineage OS. The Lineage sources are very similar to that of CM and only the name has been changed for now – with little tweaks here and there. With a new set of developers, the user interface may gradually change and some new features shall be added in…

The January 2017 security patch updates for the Google Nexus and Pixel (XL/C) phones are now live for download as OTA zip files as well as factory images. This new update fixes the critical bug that suddenly caused force close and crash on the Pixel (Xl) and some Nexus 5X phones. January 3, 2017, security update comes to Nexus devices including Nexus 6P, 5X, and Pixel C with firmware build number N4F26I. Moreover, Pixel and Pixel XL have been upgraded to NMF26U and NMF26V builds. Nexus Player and Nexus 9 received NMF26R and N4F26M builds respectively. This time again the…

We have already posted the December security updates for the Android wear earlier. A number of vulnerability patches and bug fixes are released every month under the AOSP project. Moreover, the Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview is also available for some devices including the Huawei Watch, LG G Watch Urbane, etc. However now, the January security update has been released for Huawei Watch with firmware build number M9E42C. It is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and not the Android 7.0/7.1.1 Nougat. The official Android Wear 2.0 is on its ways to many smart gears like the Moto 360, LG G…

With the launch of Google Pixel phones, including the original Pixel and the XL, came a lot of different Google products and services. The most surprising service was the company’s very own Google Assistant. Just like Siri for iPhone and the Cortana from Microsoft, the Google Assistant is backed by an adaptive Artificial Intelligence technology. The assistant service is only available for the Google pixel phones. Although, it should be released publicly on the Play Store anytime this year, the assistant service can only be used via the Allo app for now. Allo, as we know is the new messaging…

The Hydrogen OS (H2OS) is an alternate ROM for the OnePlus devices. Similar to the Oxygen OS, the H2OS is basically for the Chinese variants of the OnePlus phones. The H2OS currently runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat version; just like the Oxygen OS 4.0.1 that was released earlier this month. If you want to try this alternate ROM and try all of its features, then here is the Nougat based H2OS for you. There is quite a difference between the Oxygen OS and the Hydrogen OS. First off, the H2OS doesn’t come with any of the Google products and…

One of the most popular China-based smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus, has already rolled out the latest Android 7.0 Nougat based Oxygen OS 4.0.1 firmware upgrade to its flagship phones including OnePlus 3 and the 3T. Moreover, the Oxygen OS 4.0.2 has also been confirmed. Alternatively, the company has also released the beta testing version under its Open beta program. However, switching between the two firmware is not possible using adb sideload method. Upgrading to latest Open Beta 10 from Oxygen OS 4.0 is possible via adb sideload. However, restoring the official stock OOS 4.0.1 via sideloading is not possible. This tutorial…

Updated October 12, 2018: Download latest XperiFirm 5.3.7 for all Sony Xperia devices with better stability. XperiFirm lets you download and install full stock firmware FTF Sony files based on Android 9.0 Pie and Android 8.0 Oreo. The major Japanese smartphone manufacturer Sony has been rolling out the latest Android 9.0 Pie and 8.0 Oreo firmware update for many of the Xperia XZ and XA series devices. Normally, your device would receive the software update over-the-air (OTA). However, for the users who have rooted their Android or setup a TWRP recovery, the OTA won’t be of much use. Hence, you…