MIUI 9 Global Beta 8.1.18 ROM Fastboot and Recovery ROM are now available for all supported deices (currently it is suspended for Redmi 4A). If the device is already running on the MIUI Global Beta ROM, you will get the new software update via OTA (over-the-air). Below is what is new in this update and download links for manual installation. This build (MIUI 9 Global Beta 8.1.18) does not include any new major features....

On Android, applications are written in Java. When the app is built, the code is compiled into a dex file for the “Dalvik Virtual Machine” that is at the heart of Android. This dex file is included inside the apk of an application (which is actually a zip file). When the device first boots or an app is first installed, this dex code gets optimized for the device and put into an area called the dalvik-cache, which lives in the /data partition....

Currently, official CyanogenMod 13 nightly builds (Android 6.0 Marshmallow) are available on OnePlus One (bacon), Nexus 7 (deb & flo), LG G4 (h815), Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (mondrianwifi), LG GPad 7.0 (v400 & v410), LG G3 Verizon (vs985) and Moto X 2014 (victara). Other devices are imminent. One of the advantages of CM 13 is that it updates many devices to the newer version of Android before the manufacturer has officially made available....

Besides Android 7.1.2 Nougat native features, Resurrection Remix OS v.5.8.4 offers several features to enhance user experience. For example, theme engine, full Substratum theme support, customizable navigation bar, various gestures, animations, PIE control, customized System UI Tuner, App circle bar, and many more. If you are interested, check out the below guide to know what are the prerequisites and how to install Resurrection Remix OS v.5.8.4 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4....

Before you get start with rooting your Nexus 6 with CF-Auto-Root script, please note that this method will unlock your Nexus 6?s bootloader if it is locked, which means it will factory reset your device, so you need to back up your data first! In addition, this may void your device’s warranty as well. Also, note that, CF-Auto-Root package will install the SuperSU binary and APK, as well as the stock recovery on your phone....

The final version of OxygenOS 3.0.2 does not have many differences from the two beta versions of the OS launched earlier. It is just fine-tuned to make it more in line with the OnePlus 2 and accompanied apps. Note that the update will clear your stored fingerprints. You will need to re-enroll the fingerprint again before use. Below are the some of the highlights of OxygenOS 3.0.2 update for OnePlus 2 If you have not received the OxygenOS 3....

Based on the feedback from the first community build, the new build (Oxygen OS 3.0.1) has optimized for better performance and improved several key areas of the OS. Below are the full changelog of OnePlus 2 OxygenOS 3.0.1 Community Build. Changelog of Oxygen OS 3.0.1 Installation Instruction for Oxygen OS 3.0.1 on OnePlus 2 You can install OxygenOS 3.0.1 with stock recovery (dirty flashing is recommended) or with TWRP custom recovery (clean install)....

To be able to install TWRP custom recovery, you need unlocked bootloader on OnePlus 5, which you can simply do by issuing the command “fastboot oem unlock” (read this guide for detailed instruction). After installing TWRP recovery, you can flash custom ROMs, custom kernels and other files, and customize the device to your liking. Besides installing custom ROMs, custom kernels and other system files, TWRP recovery offers several other functions too....

In August, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 4.5.10 for OnePlus 5 with Camera stability, improved Wi-Fi stability, better VoLTE calling quality and more. The new update (OxygenOS 4.5.11) fixes various areas of the system. It also includes September Android security patches with Blueborne vulnerability fix. Below is the full changelog of the new update. Changelog of OxygenOS 4.5.11 Update: If you have not received the OTA notification for the OxygenOS 4....

OnePlus starts rolling out OxygenOS 4.5.7 OTA update for OnePlus 5 and as it rolls out in phases, it will take few days to get on all devices. Alternatively, you can download and flash the OxygenOS 4.5.7 OTA manually. Read on to know how to download and install OxygenOS 4.5.7 update manually. Changelog of OxygenOS 4.5.7 update for OnePlus 5: If you have not received the OTA notification for the OxygenOS 4....

For your information, Project Treble is an Android Oreo feature that addresses slow software update schedule of handsets. This feature also enables users to flash AOSP GSI (Generic System Images) onto your device. Besides, Project Treble, OxygenOS Open Beta 13/11 also includes various other new features and fixes. OxygenOS Open Beta 13/11 Changelog: The update is now rolling out through OTA for beta participants. If you would like to install OxygenOS Open beta manually and want to enjoy the latest features on your OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T, then you can download and install the full ROM....

The Android Oreo update will bring features like Picture in Picture (PIP) mode, Auto-fill, Smart text selection, background app limitations, quick boot, new Quick settings design, and more to the device. If you are interested and want to join for the Oreo preview program, read on to know how it is. Axon 7 was released in 2016 with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow onboard and later it was updated to Android 7....

As the OTA update is rolled out in phases, it will take few days to get the OxygenOS 3.5.6 update across the devices. If you cannot wait for the OTA update, or trouble updating the OTA, you can download and install the OxygenOS 3.5.6 update manually on your OnePlus 2. Read on to know how to install the update manually on OnePlus 2. OxygenOS 3.5.6 OTA update Changelogs: – Fixed persistent network drops As always, make a backup of every data you have on the phone before proceeding with below steps....

OnePlus starts rolling out the OxygenOS Open Beta 18 and 16 OTA update for OnePlus 5 and 5T that weighs around 249MB. As always, the OTA rollout is incremental, so it will take few hours or even few days to reach to all OnePlus 5 and 5T running on the Open Beta channel. What is new in this update (OxygenOS Open Beta 18/16)? Camera – Fixed beauty mode (now applies to photos from the rear camera) – Improved stability of portrait mode for the front camera Weather – Improved stability of the Weather app System – General bug fixes and improvements OnePlus 5/5T runs OxygenOS Open Beta will get the OTA update for this update soon....

This is a special version of their Linux/DOS bootable environment that contains fully functional Partition Manager 10 Professional edition. It is certainly a useful tool for effective data organization and optimizing virtual disks speed. The program is optimized to work with any virtualization software vendor – backup/restore virtualized systems, re-partition and clone virtual disks, fix boot problems, optimize performance of NTFS and FAT file systems, etc. Interested users are now permitted to get Partition Manager 10 for Virtual Machines for free!...

For instance, setting up a screen lock on Android phone is simple, but soon it would become a real pain, as we have to enter the passcode or draw the pattern every time to access anything on the device. Therefore, if you want to secure only the data that you feel needs securing, for instance, email app, messaging app, Facebook or Twitter app, here is how it is. In previous posts, I had mentioned about several apps that could password protect individual apps on Android device....

In this tutorial, we give you a simple solution to fix the quick battery drain on rooted Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. All you need to flash a flashable zip file via custom recovery. The flashable zip is configured to fix the battery drain due to stopping of deep sleep function on Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge. Chainfire has published a solution over at XDA to fix the battery drain or deep sleep mode issue, but it requires setting up ADB on your PC and run a bunch of ADB commands....

Here is a tiny, portable program called PureRa that can removes these files from your computer and free up some disk spaces. PureRa currently removes the following files: Config.msi folder – Some times Windows can not remove setup files automatically. Overtimes the Config.msi folder can get cluttered with useless files. Thumbs.db contains a copy of each of the preview images which helps you load image quickly. Too many of these unnecessary files requires lot of disk space Iconcache....

Of course, you can download and install Chrome or Firefox on your Windows 8, however, note that Windows RT doesn’t support third-party browsers. – Run IE10 from your Windows 8 desktop. Click on the down arrow in the search box and then click “add” option (see screenshot above). – Find your preferred search engine on the IE gallery page that appears, for example, Google or search engine like DuckDuckGo and then click “Add to Internet Explore” button....

Samsung Internet gained a new feature to bock unwanted websites that stop you from going back to the previous pages. Placed under the Security and Privacy section of the browser, it prevents any website from taking you to the website you didn’t visit when you tap on the back button. Read on to know how to enable the new browser hijacking prevention option in Samsung Internet. Enable Block Unwanted Webpages Option in Samsung Internet Open Samsung Internet > tap on the Hamburger menu....