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02/01/2022 10:00 pm

Is Your Phone Getting Android 12? We've Got Answers

Android 12 was released to the Google Pixel devices on Oct. 19, 2021, so anyone with a Pixel 3 or newer model can install the new operating system with an over-the-air update. The AOSP version of Android 12 was released a few weeks earlier on Oct. 4, so OEMs could use or modify the source code on th ...more

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09/25/2020 12:46 am

10 No-Root Mods for the Galaxy Note 20 That Everyone Should Try

The Snapdragon version of the Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra — the one sold in the US — can't be rooted. Without root, the level of customization is limited. Such a large group of Android users shouldn't miss out on mods, and they don't have to. A number of third-party and Samsung developed apps will h ...more

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03/26/2020 5:04 pm

How to Completely Change the Status Bar on Any Android Without Rooting

Despite Android's flexibility in regards to customization, the options available in stock Android are pretty barebones. It is only with the help of third-party apps that we can entirely transform sections of the UI to our liking. And thanks to a new app, we can modify another part of the OS, the sta ...more

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03/10/2020 1:28 pm

Embed Metasploit Payload Not Work with webcam_snap

Hello all. I bind metasploit payload in an original apk called makifacebook.apk. All meterpreter commands work except webcamsnap. When I run webcamsnap , the apk exit and meterpreter shows Meterpreter session 1 closed. Reason: Died. Please help me. apktool version --> 2.4.1android version --> ...more

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02/17/2020 1:05 pm

Always-Updated List of Android 10 Custom ROMs for Every Major Phone

One of the coolest things about Android is the massive development community behind it. These developers keep on cooking up new things even after official support has stopped for an older device. It breathes new life into somewhat forgotten devices, which is always great news. With Android 10 out, i ...more

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09/06/2018 4:44 pm

Get the New Pocophone Launcher on Any Android Phone

Xiaomi made a new phone with their sights set on picking up some ex OnePlus users. As a result, the Pocophone F1, or just Poco in some markets, is quite unlike most other Xiaomi phones. While you can't buy the F1 in stores in the US, you can get its home screen app on almost any phone right now. Thi ...more

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08/31/2018 7:42 pm

5 Easy Ways to Speed Up a Lagging Android Phone

All phones (yes, iPhones too) slow down over time. As your device gets bogged down by various apps and you begin to run out of storage, it's just an inevitability. That doesn't make it any less frustrating ... I mean, is there anything more annoying than a slow phone? My answer: No. Of course not. I ...more

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05/22/2018 7:45 pm

Xiaomi Might Make Its First Stop on US Shores with the Mi 8 Anniversary Edition

US customers might soon get access to their first Xiaomi smartphone. The fourth largest OEM has been eyeing a US launch for years, with rumors indicating a debut by Q1 2019. Now, it looks like the Mi 8 Anniversary Edition will be the first device. If you haven't heard about Xiaomi, it is understanda ...more

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08/22/2017 2:05 am

TWRP 101: How to Install a Custom ROM

Since Android is an open source operating system, that means anyone with a little know-how can download, view, and even alter its underlying code base. Manufacturers do it all the time, which is how we end up with skins like TouchWiz and Sense. But when Android's awesome third-party development comm ...more

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04/04/2017 1:05 am

How to Get the Galaxy S8's Rounded Display Corners on Any Android

For years now, Xiaomi's smartphones, as well as any phone running Xiaomi's MIUI ROM, have had a subtle feature that makes the interface look all the more refined: Rounded display corners. But now, other manufacturers are getting in on the rounded corners craze, as the new LG G6 is using them, as wel ...more

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03/11/2017 1:43 am

Get MIUI's 'Quick Ball' Navigation Gestures on Any Android

Xiaomi phones run a skinned version of Android known as MIUI, which, over the years, has been a popular custom ROM. One of the standout features Xiaomi has added to the mix is something called Quick Ball, which lets you navigate your phone by swiping inward from a small circle that resides on the ed ...more

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10/04/2015 7:04 pm

How to Theme Every Aspect of Your Android Phone for a Truly Unique Look & Feel

It seems like whenever someone sees my phone, they ask me two questions right off the bat; "What phone is that?" and "How did you get your Android to look like that?" The first one is pretty straight-forward, but the second one not-so-much. I've spent countless hours searching forums and testing app ...more

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08/28/2015 6:27 pm

Don't Like CyanogenMod? Here Are 4 Great Alternative ROMs for Your OnePlus One

I've been involved in the Android scene for a very long time and have grown to develop a love/hate relationship with CyanogenMod. While I do like the stability they offer in their custom ROMs, they don't always include the flashy features on top of their vanilla Android base. If you're looking to ge ...more

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05/28/2015 4:44 pm

How to Turn Your OnePlus One into an Android/iOS Hybrid

While its hardware may already be a little outdated compared to newer flagship phones, the OnePlus One is still a great value thanks to the dedicated community that continues to develop ROMs for it. Cyanogen 12 and Oxygen OS are the two most popular ones, but neither offers the type of unique experi ...more

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10/13/2014 6:16 pm

Improve Battery Life on Your Nexus with the Hells-Core Kernel

Increased battery life is easily one of the most sought after improvements to a device and often drives intrepid users to root their phones, flash new ROMs, and try out experimental kernels. Of these modifications, a new kernel is most likely to yield noticeable battery benefits. While the Franco an ...more

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04/12/2014 12:46 am

How to Run MIUI's Apps & Launcher on Your Galaxy Note 2 Without Rooting

While rooting your Galaxy Note 2 certainly has its advantages—everything from increasing security to relieving the Power button of its duties—it's definitely not for everyone. Whether you're concerned about voiding your warranty or just really like your stock device, rooting isn't a must-have for al ...more

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04/10/2014 4:01 pm

How to Get the HTC One M8's All New BlinkFeed Launcher on Your Nexus 5

HTC's recent release of a new flagship phone brought tons of fanfare along with it. Dubbed The All New HTC One, the M8 edition of the popular One series phone also marked an update to the HTC Sense UI. Manufacturer skins like Sense can be a bit of a polarizing subject, especially amongst Nexus owner ...more

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04/04/2014 6:59 pm

How to Turn Your Nexus 4 into an Android/iOS Hybrid

Alright, I'll admit it, iOS can be quite nice. Android loyalist that I may be, I'm not so stubborn that I can't recognize a good thing when I see it. Apple's iOS has a lot of strengths, and our Nexus 4s, god bless 'em, are growing a little long in the tooth. But the Android platform is diverse, so l ...more

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03/28/2013 9:18 pm

A Cool Rom I Thought Everyone Should Try!

There's a very interesting rom called MIUI I found browsing the web. It's originally developed in China, but there is a port of the rom out with translations! It's super cool! If you like iPhone or miss it, install this now! ...more