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How to access the hidden Galaxy S6 Diagnostic Menu

Google, Mobile, SamsungSeptember 17, 20180Comments

Both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have a hidden diagnostic menu. The diagnostic menu is used by Samsung employees to learn more information about the device and find any possible error or hardware issue it might be experiencing. While the Galaxy s6 diagnostic menu is intended to be used by Samsung technicians, it…

Cyanogen is working on its own Cyanogen Recovery ditches CWM Recovery

Google, Internet & Software, Tech NewsSeptember 15, 20180Comments

The company behind the popular custom Android ROM called CyanogenMod could be working on their own Recovery according to new leaked icon images on GitHub. Cyanogenmod has used the ClockWorkMod Recovery for some time now but it seems like it will ditch it in the future for its own recovery.A Recovery is a "Limited boot…

[RUMOR] Android Kit Kat 4.4.3 canceled, being replaced by Android 4.5

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 13, 20180Comments

[Rumor] According to a report from AndroidGeek the upcoming Android Kit Kat 4.4.3 update which will mainly address bugs will be replaced by Android 4.5 (Also known as Lollipop). According to the report, the update was expected to roll out May 23 which wasn't the case but with Google I/O around the corner (taking place…

Android Kit Kat 4.4.3 build KTU72B to be exclusive to Nexus devices

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 13, 20180Comments

According to Android Developer LlabTooFeR the upcoming version of Android Kit Kat 4.4.3 (build number KTU72B) is in testing phase and will fix the annoying camera bug currently present on the Nexus 5 which causes an increases in the CPU usage which then drastically affects the battery life of the device.Other then the camera bug we don't…

Amazon could be working on a Kindle smartphone

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 9, 20180Comments

A report by the Financial Times claims that Amazon is working on its own Kindle smartphone called the "Kindle Phone" together with smartphone manufacturer HTC. The new Kindle Phone is made to compete with Google and Apple. The financial Times sources claim that there will be 3 different models, of which one is very close to "final…

How to Root Android 5.1.1 Nexus 4 and Nexus 5

Google, MobileSeptember 9, 20180Comments

Google has recently released Android 5.1.1 (LMY48B and LMY47V) for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 4. It has just been several days after the release but thanks to Chainfire's SuperSU root package you can now Root Android 5.1.1. The guide bellow will teach you:How to Root Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Root Nexus 4 running Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Root Nexus…

Cyanogenmod security flaw makes it vulnerable to MitM attacks

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 7, 20180Comments

The most popular Android custom ROM Cyanogenmod is vulnerable to what is known as Man in the Middle attacks due to the reuse of Java code that contains this very same vulnerability. A Security researcher which goes by the name of Vulture South (to hide its true identity) says that CM developers have used old Java 1.5…

Android 5.1.1 update: Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 9

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 4, 20180Comments

Google has just leaked a list of devices that will get Android 5.1.1. Spotted by reddit user djcater Android 5.1.1 update which is expected to release later this month will arrive on the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013) and Nexus 9 according to the Android Audio Latency page. On the recently updated page,…

How to install Stock Android 4.4.4 on the OnePlus One

Google, MobileSeptember 1, 20180Comments

OnePlus has released the stock version of Android 4.4.4 for the OnePlus One. The device currently features a customized version of Android with Cyanogenmod (CyanogenMod 11S ROM.) but for those who are looking for a 100% pure Android experience can now do so by installing this ROM. How to install Stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat ROM on…

How to boot Android Lollipop into Safe Mode

Google, Internet & Software, MobileAugust 29, 20180Comments

Android is an operation system that allows users to customize many of its aspects and with all the apps we install these days, things can get pretty messy. If your device is starting to have issues like random reboots, apps causing problems etc. there is a lesser known feature in Android Lollipop that allows you…

Android 5.0 Lollipop Battery Benchmark test

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20180Comments

One of the main new features in Android 5.0 Lollipop are the improvements made to battery consumption. While many users reported noticing a huge difference between Kit Kat and Lollipop, how has battery really improved?An Android 5.0 Lollipop Battery Benchmark test done by GSMArena gives us a great insight into the battery life running Android 5.0…

Samsung Galaxy S5 to get aluminium body and 16 MP camera

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 28, 20180Comments

We have heard rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S5 to get a high end 13 megapixel camera camera but now Korean Media claims that the Galaxy S5 will have a 16 megapixel camera and will feature an improved low light photography and picture stability, According to the trend that Samsung follows, the fact that the S5 will…