Author: Manoj

Xposed Framework is one of the most popular customization tool for Android. Following official Xposed Framework support for Android 7.1.1 and 7.0 Nougat with v88, the developer rovo89 released Xposed v88.2 today. This fixes major bootloop issues with Samsung’s stock firmware called TouchWiz; also known as Samsung Experience. Xposed v88.2 especially brings support for Note 8’s Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware with SE 8.5. So now you know latest Xposed Framework version is a major stability update for Samsung devices. The new Xposed v88.2 also fixes crash on OnePlus devices when fully charged. Apart from that, the framework also brings more…

Every smartphone receives OTA (Over-The-Air) updates regardless of the platform. They are an essential part of any Android phone. With new OTA updates, comes a new set of security patches, bug fixes, and even the latest Android versions. While you can go to Settings and check for available updates,not every device receives them at the same time across the globe. We also capture and list OTA updates on out website from time to time. So here we have a tutorial on multiple ways to install the OTA updates manually which are completely safe to perform. There are two ways to…

Following many smartphone manufacturers, the Essential Phones is also rolling out the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Beta program. The OTA is now available for download which comes with a firmware build number OPM1.170911.130. This is the first beta update available for the Essential PH1. You will see Oreo Beta 2 as soon as next month. So stay tuned. Meanwhile, you can download the direct OTA update available for the Essential Phone and install via stock recovery or ADB sideload method. Essential Phones gained a lot of popularity ever since the launch of its first ever PH-1 smartphone. It comes with…

Update: Another update Oxygen OS 4.7.2 is now available for download. It brings optimizations to fingerprint, face unlock. Improvements to EIS during 4K recording,Wi-Fi WPA2 security patch, and much more. Download and install the latest firmware update via stock recovery. OnePlus 5T is the latest Android device from the emerging smartphone manufacturer. As always, it comes with all the top-notch hardware specifications currently in trend. OnePlus 5T specifications include Snapdragon 835 processor, Adreno 540 GPU, an option to choose between 6 GB and 8 GB RAM, and 64/128 GB ROM. This stunning hardware is supported by the new Oxygen OS…

Smartphone manufacturers have been innovating and bringing various biometrics for smartphone security. This includes fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner, and the latest in trend is the facial recognition. The Face unlock feature was introduced in Android 5.0 Lollipop version and later called as Trusted face. It still exists in the latest 8.0 Oreo and has evolved to be the primary lockscreen feature. This features can mostly be found on phones with stock Android experience like Nexus, OnePlus, Sony, Essential Phones, etc. However, the option is hidden because it is not very secure. The downside of Face Unlock is that the data…

Update: The Paranoid Android 8.1 Oreo sis now available for download for OnePlus 3, 3T and OnePlus 5, 5T with a new user interface, new Blink navigation, and much more. The AOSPA builds are updated with more stability and many bug fixes. Unofficial build of AOSPA 8.0 Oreo came to an end with promise of Android 8.1 Oreo. As it would happen, currently the Paranoid Android 8.1 for OnePlus 3/3T is rolling with an official build. The catch is that this one is a stable build. So expect no to minimum bugs and several features coming our way including the…

OnePlus 5T is now the manufacturer’s latest flagship phone. It was just launched last week and now available for sale in many major countries. Moreover, the OnePlus 5T just received yet another Oxygen OS 4.7.2 OTA update. The device is still running the former Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware. The OnePlus 5/5T are reported to receive 8.0 Oreo update this month with the first Open Beta build. At the beginning next year, the official Oxygen OS 5.0 will be released. Hence, this tutorial will come in handy in rooting not only the 7.1 Nougat, but also the upcoming 8.0 Oreo for…

The latest flagship OnePlus 5T is stealing all the attention with its features like the infinity display and rear dual camera. Now OP always delivers a great camera with all its devices. So, it’s natural for other OnePlus device users to want to get a click like that of OnePlus 5T. Well, all thanks to developer AndreyZo for coming up with OnePlus 5T ported camera App for other OP devices. The plot twist is that the ported camera app is rolling for both rooted and non-rooted versions. The OnePlus 5T just got updated to Oxygen OS 4.7.2 with a new…

Google’s very own flagship Pixel 2 is out for a month now and is running in all its glory. With the Android 8.0 and other latest features in its arsenal, no wonder everyone wants to experience those on their devices. To make it even more accessible, now enthusiastic developers came up with Pixel 2 ROM port for some Nexus phones which brings Android Oreo 8.0 as well as the latest 8.1 Oreo. The latest Google Pixel 2 ROM port basically comes for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P for now. It is loaded with features like the exclusive Pixel 2…

Google’s flagship Pixel devices are running on latest Android O making its features most sought by the users. The Pixel ROM has been customized for various devices time and again. Motorola devices are no exception to that. Huge thanks to developer jhenrique09, now Pixel ROM port for Moto-G devices is available for download. It is based on Android 8.0.0 Oreo and brings the device to latest November 2017 security patch. Apart from that, a number of features such as Bluetooth, mobile data, WiFi, Camera, RIL etc are working efficiently. The ported package also brings all the exclusive pixel based boot…