Android

Xiaomi Mi Play & Redmi Note 5/Redmi 5 Plus getting MIUI 11 update across the globe (Download links inside)

Xiaomi doesn’t prefer to keep a sync between the MIUI numbering scheme and the version of underlying Android layer. That’s the exact reason why EMUI 10...
Nov 06, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

[Resumed] BREAKING: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 (Android 10) beta rolling out with November patch, Galaxy S10 builds captured

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. We are continuously updating that page with latest S10e/S10/S10+ news...
Oct 25, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

[Forcing the OTA] Samsung globally rolling out Galaxy S10/Note 10 fingerprint fix via new biometrics update

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. We are continuously updating that page with latest S10e/S10/S10+ news...
Oct 25, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

(Download links) BREAKING: Samsung Galaxy S10 One UI 2.0 (Android 10) second beta goes live with November patch

NOTICE: We’ve created an archive of all major developments related to the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. We are continuously updating that page with latest S10e/S10/S10+ news...
Oct 24, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Android 10 update arrives as MIUI 11 beta, brings October security patch (Download link inside)

The Pocophone community is getting furious due to the delay in MIUI 11 rollout. We still don’t know whether Xiaomi will provide Android 10 alongside the long-anticipated...
Oct 24, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

AT&T LG G6 Android Pie (9.0) stable update goes live, Canada gets it too

Releasing a flagship phone with older SoC is a way to bypass the initial demand-supply fiasco, but the stance has plenty of adverse effects. For example, LG opted for...
Oct 24, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Asus ZenFone 5Z getting October security patch ahead of ZenUI 6/Android 10 update (Download link inside)

Providing regular software updates for legacy phones is apparently a hectic job for phone manufacturers, although the situation is gradually improving. Google has set a solid example of releasing major...
Oct 24, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[Fixed in Pixel 4] Android Q gesture navigation incompatibility with third party launchers: Google starts fixing issues

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on August 19, 2019) follows: Full-blown theme engine or proper system-wide dark mode –...
Oct 18, 2019 4 Min Read
Android

Samsung Galaxy S9 October security update prevents downgrading, US unlocked variant on T-Mobile finally gets August patch

The whole Samsung community, or at least the One UI lovers are very much excited about the arrival of the second generation of Samsung’s custom skin. Based on...
Oct 12, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

[BREAKING] OnePlus 7/7 Pro Android 10 stable update re-released as OxygenOS 10.0.1 (Download links inside)

The transition phase from Android Pie to Android 10 is not free from occasional hiccups. For example, Essential had to release a second build on the launch day due to...
Oct 12, 2019 3 Min Read
Apps

[Fixed in latest beta] OnePlus Switch iOS port stops working due to Apple imposed restrictions

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on September 11, 2019) follows: With the ever-shortening age of smartphones, even flagships can not...
Oct 12, 2019 3 Min Read
Android

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Compact) software update brings September patch, Xperia 5 kernel source code up for grabs

Sony decided to skip a bunch of numbers and unveiled Xperia 5 at IFA 2019. Thing is, the phone carries the same gene from Xperia 1 – similar (albeit lower...
Oct 11, 2019 2 Min Read
Bugs and Issues

Fortnite Out of Time Mission: Red variants of Cosmic Cleaver Pickaxe & Pixel Pilot Glider not attainable issue being looked into

Fortnite, the golden goose of Epic Games, is on its 10th season right now. Fans are already hyped about about the inclusion of bots in the Season 11, but the...
Oct 11, 2019 2 Min Read
Android

Mi 9 SE, Redmi Note 7/7S & Note 7 Pro join MIUI 11 update party (Download links inside)

Take the example of Huawei or OnePlus – both of these OEMs opt for a easy versioning scheme for their custom skins (EMUI and OxygenOS respectively) that aligns with the...
Oct 11, 2019 3 Min Read