You'll need to wait up to 2 months to Unlock "The Developer Friendly" POCO F1

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 02, 2018       

I've been using Xiaomi POCO F1 for a couple of days now and have found that it's going to take 675 hours for my device to get Bootloader Unlocked. Searching further about this issue, I found that the Situation is even worse, a few Pocophone users are seeing waiting times as long as 1440 hours.

So if you are planning to purchase the "Developer Friendly" POCO F1, you might face Bootloader Unlock waiting times as long as 2 months.

Wait, MIUI 10 Global is available for the POCO F1, However, you'll need an Unlocked Bootloader in order to test the latest ROM. LOL!

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Moto G5s Plus Finally Receiving Its Oreo Update in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 01, 2018       

The Motorola Moto G5s Plus is now receiving its Official Oreo update. We've seen the update coming through Moto G5s Plus in Brazil (RETBR). It weighs around 1203.6MB and features August 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.1 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPS28.65-36 for the Moto G5s Plus. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Screenshots

[UPDATED] OFFICIAL: List Of Motorola Phones Getting Android 9.0 Pie

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 31, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola today announced the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

However, the Moto G5s Plus has not been included in this list by the company even though the Special Edition smartphone was released last year. Here is the full List of Motorola Moto Devices Getting Android 9.0 Pie Official Update

List of Moto Smartphones getting Official Android 9.0 Pie -

• Motorola One Power
• Motorola One
• Moto Z3
• Moto Z3 Play
• Moto Z2 Force 
• Moto Z2 Play 
• Moto G6 Plus
• Moto G6
• Moto G6 Play
• Moto X4

That's 10 Moto devices getting Pie! Expect the update to come before the end of the year to the current 2018 portfolio and for the other devices it will come later on.

/Motorola Blog

Motorola One Official Specs and Images

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 31, 2018       

Motorola One features a 5.99" of 2160 x 1080p Screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor, 12 + 2 MP Rear Dual Cameras, 4GB RAM, 64GB of Internal Storage which you can expand upto 256GB, 3000mAh Battery, Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, fingerprint reader, facial recognition, NFC technology, Bluetooth, Phew..

Motorola One (Black)

Motorola One (White)

Motorola Moto Z2 Play Grab August 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 30, 2018       

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto Z2 Play RETBR you should have received the over-the-air update notification for August 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto Z2 Play brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements.

Note that the Moto Z2 Play now runs Android 8.0 Oreo. Motorola has already announced that the Moto Z2 Play will be getting Android 9.0 Pie.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

OnePlus is testing a gorgeous new user interface for OnePlus 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 28, 2018       

Just a few weeks back OnePlus started testing out the new OxygenOS Beta for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T with brand new gorgeous user interface.

With this new UI, OnePlus aims to provide "Flat & Minimal, Reduction, Bold & Clean​" user experience.

The Good Part is, this new UI is coming soon for the OnePlus 6 users. OnePlus Staff Member Officially confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will be getting the new User Interface changes. However, he didn't mentioned "When" or "How" they're planning to roll it out.

Btw, Here's the new OxygenOS UI -

Flat & Minimal

We went for a slimmed down, minimalist design so users could focus on the important things. Why? Because we believe less is more.

Reduction

By reductionism we mean the fundamentals of good design, aka natural rather than cool.

Bold & Clean

Bold and clean focuses on the scale and words of the interface, so users know that we’ve nailed what’s important to them.

Trial & Tests

We started our design based on the direction our key words took us in. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Now we have a new version of our visual style with a special font and new icons for a truly OnePlus feel. Individuality is at the heart of what we do. That’s what we want to give you through the OnePlus construct

Wait, there's more...

Excited? We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

/OnePlus /PiunikaWeb

5th Soak Test for Moto G5s Plus Now Taking Place, Official Oreo expected September 2nd week

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

Still waiting for the Android Oreo update for your Moto G5 Series phone? All we know at this point is that, yes, Motorola is testing Oreo on Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5 Plus and their non-plus models. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.

Now, Motorola is rolling out another update for the Moto G5s Plus running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-36 for the G5s Plus. Note that this is the 5th Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update the G5s Plus is getting. The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, and enhancements.

This is most likely the last Soak Test update for the G5s Plus, Motorola is expected to release the Official Android 8.1 Oreo for the G5s Plus starting 2nd week of September. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thanks Vivek!

New OnePlus 6T Confirmed by Russian Certification

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

OnePlus is widely expected to unveil the OnePlus 6T on October 2018. Today, Russian Certification confirmed the OnePlus's upcoming Android flagship, the OnePlus 6T. The EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) listing also confirms the Model number of 6T as A6013.

OnePlus 6T is expected to feature a Waterdrop Display just like recently announced Oppo and Vivo Smartphone. Will be powered by Snapdragon 845 CPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 64/128/256GB of Internal Storage and other high-end Specs.

Recently Cnet reported that OnePlus is working exclusively with T-Mobile for the US variant of OnePlus 6T. The company plans to announce this new Smartphone later in October at a price tag starting $550.

Excited? We will let you know once get more information about the OnePlus 6T. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

/Techupdates

OnePlus 6 Gets Official Android Pie HydrogenOS Beta 2 with September Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 24, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. OnePlus has already confirmed the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

Just a few days back, we reported that HydrogenOS Firmware based on Android 9.0 Pie is now available for the OnePlus 6. This Firmware is for their Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support. The Firmware comes with few Pre-installed Chinese apps and has no Google apps included, but you can download and flash it manually.

Now OnePlus 6 on HydrogenOS Android Pie Beta is getting another update with latest September 2018 Patch, tons of Fixes (Launcher, Phone, Status Bar, and Settings).

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more.

OnePlus plans to update the Global OnePlus 6 to Android Pie Open Beta starting this week. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

OnePlus Forum

Rumored Motorola One Power Specs Leak Out: 5000mAh Battery, 19:9 Screen

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2018       

Just a few weeks ago Motorola announced the China Exclusive Motorola P30 with Notched Display, now there are a few rumors floating around that Motorola will be announcing a whole new series "Motorola One".

An anonymous tipster came to 91mobiles with a few specs about the unannounced Motorola One Power. First off they said the screen would be 6.18-inches 19:9 FHD+ with a screen-to-body ratio of 81 percent. It is expected to feature Android 8.1 Oreo with Google's Android One Support.

Other Specs includes a Snapdragon 636 CPU, 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB Storage, 5,000mAh with 15W fast charging via USB Type-C port.

As far as the Cameras are concerned, Motorola One Power seems to offer a dual rear sensor of 16MP with 1.12µm pixel size, paired by a secondary 5-megapixel sensor. Front includes a 12-megapixel camera with 1.25µm pixel size. There's fast face unlock too.

With One Power, Motorola targets Redmi Note 5 Pro, Zenfone Max Pro M1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus. Excited?

//91Mobiles

OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T Gets a Small Update With OxygenOS 5.0.5

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2018       

OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T is now getting Official OxygenOS 5.0.5 Software along with General bug fixes and improvements.

Also Read: Official Android Pie is coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 5.0.5 for the OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T features nothing, weighs in at around 38MB via OTA, and 1521MB as Full ROM.

We are starting to push the incremental roll-out of OxygenOS 5.0.5 for the OnePlus 3 & 3T. This build contains general bug fixes and improvements.

Changelog:

System

• General bug fixes and improvements

The latest update is rolling out in phases to a limited number of devices. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Mi A1 is Getting New Update, No It's not Pie!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

Xiaomi Mi A1 owners should be seeing August’s security patch rolling out starting today. According to the changelog, the Software weighs in at around 474.4MB.

If you own one of these devices, be on the lookout. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought 9.0 Pie, which is already available for a few Smartphones.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi A1 will be getting Android Pie. However, there's no information when Xiaomi plans to roll it out.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

OnePlus 5 & OnePlus 5T gets Official Project Treble with OxygenOS 5.1.5

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T is now getting Official OxygenOS 5.1.5 Software along with Project Treble Support.

Also Read: Android P Confirmed for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

OxygenOS 5.1.5 for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T features August 2018 Security patches, a new feature that lets you confirm your device’s PIN code without tapping the check button on the lock screen.

Changelog

• Updated Android security patch to 2018.8
• Confirm PIN without tapping √ to unlock the phone (Settings -> Security & lock screen -> Screen lock -> PIN)

Note that OnePlus hasn't mentioned Treble Support in the Changelog. The latest update is rolling out in phases to a limited number of devices.

/OnePlus

[Updated - 22/08/18] Motorola Seems to be Gearing Up for a Wave of August 2018 Security Patch, Here are the Release Notes

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of August 2018 Security Patches onto its Moto devices. We are now seeing August 2018 Security Patch release notes for the Moto E5 series, Moto G5, Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5s, Moto Z2 Play, Moto G6 Play, and Moto X4. We have yet too find info for the Moto G4 series, though it seems they have reached their EOL, atleast for the Security Patches.

Below, we have the Full list of Motorola Moto Smartphones along with their August 2018 Security Patch Official link.

[NEW] Moto Z Play Droid - August 2018 Release Notes

[NEW] Moto Z Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G6 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto X4 - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto E5 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto E5 Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto Z2 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5 Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5s Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5s - August 2018 Release Notes

August 2018 Security Patch for other Motorola devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the August Patch for any other Motorola device apart from the one mentioned above.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding August 2018 update for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

You can now opt-in to OnePlus 6’ OxygenOS Closed Beta Program

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2018       

OnePlus has just started Closed Beta program for its newest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6. You can opt-in right now and if selected, can get an early access to all the latest Software. 

At this point, OnePlus is handeling three builds, Official OxygenOS, Open Beta, and Closed Beta for the OnePlus 6.

Official Builds are just normal OTAs for all the users, Open Beta are for users who want try and test the latest builds, available for public. Closed Beta users receive builds and features weeks or even months before they are released to the public as Open Beta or as Official OTAs.

Users needs to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with OnePlus to be part of this program. As of today, OnePlus will accept 100 people into this Closed Beta Program, and those chosen will be contacted if they are accepted in the program.

OnePlus 6 owners can Apply for Closed Beta Right Here!!!

/OnePlus

OnePlus 6 Gets Android 9.0 Pie Beta This Week

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. OnePlus has already confirmed the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

Also Read: Official Android Pie is coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

Just a few days back, OnePlus 6 received Android Pie beta based on HydrogenOS in China. Now, OnePlus plans to update the Global OnePlus 6 to Android Pie Open Beta starting this week.

During OnePlus's weekly talks #244, the Staff Member announced that they'll start rolling out the first Android Pie based Open Beta starting this week.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

Once Available (Open Beta based on Android Pie for OnePlus 6), you'll need to do is flash the Pie Beta firmware on your OnePlus 6. Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will NO LONGER receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.

We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

/OnePlus Forum

Android Pie (LineageOS 16) is Ready for Moto G 2015 (Moto G 3rd Gen)

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2018       

Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G Turbo Edition users are in for some great news as the industrious community of Android custom ROM developers have released the Android 9.0 Pie LineageOS 16 for the ageing handset. The ROM is now available for testing, thanks to XDA senior member Althafvly who has uploaded the ROM and build installation instructions.

Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by the developers since Android 9.0 Pie is fresh off the Google labs.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 16 ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Moto G 2015 (Osprey). You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 9.0 Pie Update Info

How to Install Android 9.0 Pie LineageOS 16 ROM on Moto G3:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 16 Android 9.0 Pie custom ROM on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Download - LineageOS 16 Moto G3 2015

Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus users on Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test are now getting another Software update with August Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 18, 2018       

Early June, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus with June 1, 2018 Android security patch, Stability improvements and other interesting features along with Android 8.1 Oreo goodies.

Now, Motorola is rolling out another update for both the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus users running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-29 for the G5s Plus and  OPS28.85-10 for the Moto G5 Plus. Note that this is the 4th Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update, the G5s Plus is getting and 3rd for the G5 Plus.

The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, August 2018 Security Patch, and enhancements.

The company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by the end of this month or early September. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives Android 9.0 Pie via AOSP ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 15, 2018       

How to Download and Install Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Mi A1 (Tissot) | Unofficial AOSP Android Pie Custom ROM for Mi A1

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. Additionally, Android Pie is already available for Google Pixel and Pixel 2 devices.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi A1 will receive two years of Major Android Software and that includes the latest Android Pie. There's no informtaion on when Xiaomi is actually going to roll out this update, it may take a few months, as Android 9.0 Pie just came out. But if you want to taste Android Pie right now, you can do it via AOSP ROM. Developer "abhishek987" has successfully ported Android 9.0 Pie for the Mi A1. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the AOSP Custom ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Mi A1. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Download Mi A1 Android Pie AOSP

Direct Download: AOSP ROM (Via XDA)

Work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) has started

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 12, 2018       

The Lineage team has already started work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) although we’re yet to see a working ROM out in the wild for users to try out.

The team posted on Github the Initial manifest files for LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie, although that doesn't mean a LineageOS 16 release date is available.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

That said, we'll keep you updated with every news of the LineageOS 16. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

//Github