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Dec 21, 2015

How to boot Google Nexus 6P into bootloader and recovery mode

Ben Patterson

Every Android device comes with two hidden modes: a Recovery mode and a Bootloader mode. You might have come across the former while installing any kind of OTA update on your device, while the latter

GALAXY NOTE 5

Dec 16, 2015

Tips to improve Samsung Galaxy Note 5 battery life

Rajesh Pandey

With the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung gave the Note lineup its biggest overhaul yet since its introduction. However, the company went with form over functionality in its redesign that led to the Note 5 lacking

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Dec 11, 2015

How to root Google Nexus 6P

Rajesh Pandey

Being a Nexus device, it is pretty easy to root the Huawei-made Nexus 6P. However, the process involves unlocking the bootloader of the handset that leads to a complete data loss, which can be

ANDROID 6.0

Dec 8, 2015

How to flash Android 6.0.1 factory image on your Nexus device without wiping data

Rajesh Pandey

Yesterday, Google started rolling out the Android 6.0.1 update for its Nexus devices. Beside brining support for over 200 new emojis, the update also introduces some other minor but meaningful changes and bug

CUSTOM ROMS

Dec 6, 2015

How to install CyanogenMod 13 on your Android device

Rajesh Pandey

Late last month, the CyanogenMod team started rolling out the first batch of CM13 nightlies for a bunch of devices. CyanogenMod 13 is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and while in its current state

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Dec 5, 2015

How to enable ‘Ok Google’ from any screen on your Android device

Ben Patterson

Back in 2013, Motorola was the first company to launch a smartphone with always-on "OK Google" functionality. The feature was revolutionary to say the least, but for some reason, two years after its introduction,

CUSTOM ROMS

Nov 29, 2015

How to upgrade from CyanogenMod 12.1 (CM12.1) to CyanogenMod 13 (CM13)

Rajesh Pandey

Earlier this month, the CyanogenMod team started rolling out the initial builds of CyanogenMod 13 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow for a select few devices. Over the next few weeks, it is likely that

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Nov 27, 2015

How to transfer your contacts, messages, calendar entries, and app data from iPhone to Android

Rajesh Pandey

Android and iOS both have their own share of weaknesses and strengths. While one excels at multitasking, the other offers quality apps and games and has a flourishing ecosystem. There are many reasons why a

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Nov 21, 2015

How to quickly launch the camera on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

Ben Patterson

After years of fitting a potato camera on its Nexus devices, Google had a change of heart and finally equipped the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P with a 12.3MP shooter that -- at least on

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Nov 20, 2015

How to fix ‘couldn’t create a device interface iterator’ error in ADB/Fastboot on OS X El Capitan

Rajesh Pandey

In my guide on how to set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac, I had mentioned that the whole process was relatively easy and painless compared to a Windows based PC. However, earlier this

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Nov 13, 2015

How to set up ADB and Fastboot on Mac

Rajesh Pandey

For some reason, there is a popular belief among the Android community that installing and setting up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac is a very cumbersome process. The truth, however, is the exact opposite.

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Oct 31, 2015

How to unlock Nexus 6P bootloader

Rajesh Pandey

One of the advantages of owning a Nexus device is that they are pretty straightforward to tinker around with. This also makes them a favorite among the third-party Android development community, and with the

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Oct 30, 2015

How to unlock Nexus 5X bootloader

Rajesh Pandey

If you ever plan on rooting your new Nexus 5X, the smart thing to do will be to unlock its bootloader straight away before setting it up. This is because unlocking the bootloader will wipe

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Oct 17, 2015

How to root OnePlus 2

Rajesh Pandey

One of the advantages of owning the OnePlus 2 is that it is very easy to root and has a flourishing developer community surrounding it. The handset is almost as easy to root as a

ANDROID 6.0

Oct 11, 2015

How to enable hidden battery percentage icon in the status bar on Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Rajesh Pandey

Android OEMs have included an option to show the battery percentage on the status bar in their skins right from the Gingerbread (or FroYo) era. However, stock Android despite having received two major updates over

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Oct 6, 2015

How to sideload Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, and Nexus 9

Rajesh Pandey

Google has started the staged roll out of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), and the Nexus 9. The OTA update will not be available

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Oct 5, 2015

How to flash Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory image on your Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, and Nexus 9

Rajesh Pandey

Earlier today, Google released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 2013), and the Nexus 9. While the company will soon roll out OTA updates for these

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Oct 1, 2015

How to stop videos from autoplaying on Facebook on your Android device

Rajesh Pandey

Recently, Facebook made a server side change that makes any video in your timeline auto play when you come across it. On a smartphone, where data is at a premium, auto playing videos can be