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Moto G Spotted running on Android 5.1 Lollipop

Few days back only we spotted Android 5.1 on Moto G 2nd Generation , also Google launched Android one in Indonesia which comes with Android 5.1 Out of the box . 




A Google plus user posted some photos of  Moto G 1st Generaation Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop , He said that he got the pics from his friend , who works at Motorola . He also mentioned that the update seems to be fully bug free .

It seems that Motorola is working hard on Updates . We have also got news that Moto X might skip android 5.0.1 and can be directly upgraded to Android 5.1 soon .



Many changes will come along with Android 5.1 Update . 

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Here’s a wallpaper from the Motorola Moto E ( 2015 )

Recently Motorola Launched Moto E 2nd Generation in MWC 2015 . Also it is available online at 119.99$ at Motorola's Website . The wallpaper of Motorola Moto E 2nd Generation has now made its way online . A guy on XDA shared his newly bought Moto E 2nd Gen wallpaper .

It is the default wallpaper of Moto E 2nd Generation .


Moto E 2nd Gen wallpaper 2015

Source 

How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto E 2nd Gen ( 2015 )

Like other Motorola Smartphones you can Unlock Moto E 2nd Gen Bootloader also . Unlocking Bootloader voids warrenty , but still people Unlock Bootloader for Development Purposes .

Note -

We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone . 

Keep a backup of your data before following the steps , as Unlocking will wipe all your data .

Unlock Moto E 2nd Generation


By following this below guide , you can easily unlock your bootloader of Moto E 2nd Generation .

How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto E 2nd Gen ( 2015 ) -

Step 1. Download Minimal ADB and fastboot from below .

Step 2. Download and Install Latest Motorola Drivers from below .

Step 3. Go to Moto E 2nd Gen Settings > Developer Settings and Select Allow OEM Unlock .

Step 4. Switch off your Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen and Boot to Fastboot mode by pressing Power + Volume down button at the same time .

Step 5. Now Open Minimal ADB and fastboot ( which you downloaded in step 2 ) on PC and open cmd from there .

Step 6. Connect your Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen to PC via USB cable .

Step 7. Type This on Cmd   fastboot oem get_unlock_data  .

You will get a String , just copy it and Paste it in a Notepad and remove empty spaces from it .

Step 8. Go to Motorola's website and Log in using your Google / Motorola Id and paste the Copied String on 6th Step .

Step 9. Now complete all the Steps at Motorola's Website and Request unlock key . 

Step 10. You will get an Unlock key at your mail id , just copy it .

Step 11. In Cmd ( which you opened following step 5 ) type -

fastboot devices 

It will check , your device is connected or not , after that type -

fastboot oem unlock Key 

Replace Key with the Unlock Key , you got on Step 10 .

Motorola will launch Bands along with Moto E ( 2nd Gen )

Motorola has recently launched Moto E ( 2015 ) Second Generation in MWC . Also it is going to be launched on 10th March in India .

Read full news -

Moto E ( 2nd Gen ) To Be Launched On 10th March In India


Moto Bands - Buy Flipkart

Motorola will launch Moto Bands along with Motorola Moto E ( 2nd Generation ) , It will be exclusively available on Flipkart.com . Price of Moto Bands according to US is 19.99$ . It will be launched in India Under a price range of 1000 /- Inr .

Moto Bands will come in Two packs , each pack includes 3 Moto Bands of different colors . 
  • Pack of Turquoise, Purple, and Raspberry 
  • Pack of Red, Blue, and Golden Yellow



Moto E ( 2nd Gen ) To be launched on 10th March in India


Motorola recently announced Motorola's Moto E ( 2015 ) 2nd Generation after a success of Moto E ( 1st Gen ) . 

Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen is available in few countries and Motorola has announced to Launch it In Indian on 10th March . It will be available on Flipkart.com with a price of 6,999 ( 3g variant ) . It will be also available in 4g variant , but price is not known yet .

Moto E 2nd Gen features a 4.5 inch 540x960p display and has and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection . Moto E ( 2015 ) 3g variant is powered by 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor , while 4g variant comes with 64-bit quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 chipset .


Both the devices will come with Android 5.0 Lollipop Out of the box .

SamyPOP Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core I8262


So , Finally the most awaited rom is here . Yes its Samsung Touchwiz ( Android Lollipop 5.0 ) Themed rom , that has been themed to great extent .


Thanks to kahmad989 for making this awesome rom live . 

Here are some Screenshots of SamyPOP rom -




How to Install SamyPOP Rom - 

Note - You must be on Lollicop Build 3 to flash this rom 

Step 1.Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage

Step 2.Go Into recovery cwm mode

Step 3.Install zip from sd card and flash Samypop

Step 4.Choose SamyPOP Rom

Most important part Enjoy !



Download  - 

Download - Here

Mega

MIUI 5 for Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro I8552

Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro also know as Samsung Galaxy Win ( Single sim ) comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean and Still Samsung has given no update to this Smartphone . 



A chinese Dev has successfully ported MIUI 5 for Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro I8552 , But It has some bugs like Wifi , Some Networking issure , and both Internal and External sdcard issue .

But Still , You can check this Awesome rom , with plenty of themes and features . 

Small Video Preview - 




Full Video Review - 



How to Install MIUI 5 on Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro -

Note - You must be rooted and have latest twrp / cwm recovery installed ! And I m not responsible for any damage cause to your Smartphone while flashing the rom !

Step 1. Download The rom from below .

Step 2. Place it in your Sdcard and Switch off your Phone .



Step 3. Boot to recovery mode by pressing Volume Up + Power + Home button .

Step 4. Clear data and cache .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard and Select Miui 5 I8552 Zip .

Step 6. Reboot System , Enjoy !


Downloads -

 MIUI 5 Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro I8552 - Download Here

3 Motorola Accessories One Should Buy

Motorola Mobility which makes leading Smartphones , Watches and Some Accessories . It is the best company according to my opinion .

If you own a Moto Product and want something new for it , Here are 3 Affordable Accessories for Your Motorola Smartphone -


1. Motorola Power Pack Micro -

Now , everyone owns a Smartphone and most of us have a portable power bank which we carries over to backup our Smartphones Power . New Motorola Power Pack Micro is an affordable nice accessories which one must buy as a Power bank for their device . 

Motorola Power Pack Micro

Power Pack Micro comes with 1500 mAh battery capacity and weights only 1.7 oz . It has a handle attached so that it can be used a key chain and a power bank when needed !

The small little Portable Power Bank is available only for 39.99$ on Motorola Website . Its available in different colors .



2. Motorola Bands -


Motorola Bands are the best accessories to add some personality and colors to your Moto device . It is available in plenty of colors , also you will get a set of colors in 19.99$ only at Motorola Website  . 

A set includes - Turquoise, Purple, & Raspberry color bands or Red, Blue, & Golden Yellow color bands . 


3. Motorola Moto Hint  -

Its a wireless device by which one can control their Moto Smartphone with voice . One can access everything just by saying anything to Moto Hint .

The device is like Bluetooth ear plug , It is available in various colors . The price of Moto Hint is 149.99 $ . Its too high , but its worth buying for some purposes , Buy it Here at Motorola Website .




Samsung Galaxy S6 Apps available to Download

As Samsung will release Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy Dual Edge on 1st March at MWC 2015 . Samsung Galaxy S6 will going to be an awesome Smartphone and it will come with plenty of apps , that will make it user friendly .



A Xda member Albe95 has already leaked some apps of Samsung Galaxy S6 and these apps are available to Download . These apps will work on Samsung Touchwiz Smartphone with Android Lollipop Os Installed .

Here are some apps of Samsung Galaxy S6 -

1. Optical Reader -

This app will detect text , Business cards and QR codes , This app will be really helpful for Businessman's .


Samsung Galaxy S6 Apps - Optical Reader

Download - Here

2. Geo News -




Geo News will detect whether there gonna be any flood , earthquake , heavy rain or any natural calamities near your area ( country ) .

Samsung Galaxy S6 Apps - Geo news

Download - Here

3. Gear Manager -

This apps lets you control your Samsung Galaxy Gear ( Samsung Smart watch ) with ease !

Samsung Galaxy S6 Apps - Gear manager


Download - Here

4. Kids Mode -

This app is for kids and will feature coloring picture , watching cartoons and playing games etc .

Samsung Galaxy S6 Apps - Kids mode

Download - Here

5. Gear Fit -

This apps lets you control your Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit ( Samsung Smart watch ) with ease !


Download - Here

6. Smart Remote -

This app lets user to Control TV , Air Conditioners and many Electronic devices .


Download - Here

7. Smart Switch Mobile  -

This app is very useful , if you are changing your Smartphone . If you are coming from Ios to Android or Android to Android , It will help you in transferring all your Contacts , And Useful data !


                                      Download - Here

Just Install all the apps as normal apks ! 



[ Build 3 ] Lollicop Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262

Finally Ported TransK rom for Grand quattro and its like Android Lollipop 5.0 themed perfectly and its working smoothly and flawlessly on Samsung Galaxy core , Also Samsung Galaxy core got its first Multi window rom . I named it Lollicop rom and its new builds will be available whenever i got time :) . It will be last build of Lollicop rom , as all bugs are solved .




All credits Goes to Me and renzorampas and Syed Ahmed .  , and you all for your support . 

Also See - 





Features Of LolliCop Rom for Galaxy core duos  -



→ Pre-Rooted SuperSU-v3.1.3 (46)
→ Deodexed
→ Debloated
→ Signal Tweaks
→ 3G Tweaks
→ Battery Tweaks
→ GUI Tweaks
→ Smooth Scrolling
→ ADB Notification Icon Disabled
→ Better Call Voice Quality
→ Dalvik Tweaks
→ Media Tweaks
→ Camera Tweaks
→ Wireless Speed Increase Tweak
→ Better Internet Speed Tweak
→ Better Video Streaming
→ Pure Performance X
→ init.d Support
→ TeslaLED Included for Flashlight


MOD THEME:
→ Semi Trident Transparent Status Bar.
→ White LolliPop Icons in Status Bar
→ No AM/PM in Status Bar and Pulldown.
→ Remove Factory Reset in Settings
→ K-Pop Style Statusbar Pulldown
→ Non-Transparent ROM
→ White MMS
→ White Settings
→ S.Planner added
→ Zawgyi FlipFonts added
→ Redesign Phone, Contacts, Calculator...
→ Multi Window
→ KITKAT Launcher
→ KITKAT Camera
→ KITKAT Maps and Street
→ KITKAT Wallpaper
→ KITKAT Calendar
→ KITKAT Email
→ LolliPop Bootanimation
→ KITKAT Default Icons


CHANGE LOGS:

→ Fixed System UI Force closed 
→ New Gallery 
→ New Framework
→ Fast , Smooth 
→ Touchwiz as default launcher 
→ AOSP Lockscreen
→ Lollipop Easter egg
→ New Wallpaper
→ Some apps removed
→ Google now as default launcher




ScreenShots -












Video Review of Lollicop rom -






How To Install 


Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage


Go Into recovery cwm mode


Wipe data


Wipe cache


Wipe dalvik cache

Install zip from sd card


Choose LolliCop Rom



After Installing rom , Install the apk given below !


Most important part Enjoy !




Downloads -



LolliCop Rom - Download Here

Lollicop Platlogo Apk - Download Here



Android 6.0 Muffin Concept is Awesome

New Version of Android will most likely to be called Android 6.0 Muffin . Its not sure , but its likely to be called Android Muffin only . 




Android 6.0 Muffin concepts are out and the best one i found is the one made by Android Hackz . So here are some Features of Android 6.0 Muffin according to concept .

1. New Opening and Closing Animations -

Android 6.0 Muffin - TechDroider
Android 6.0 Muffin Animations

Android 6.0 Muffin will have a new awesome Opening and Closing animations . 

2. Multi-Window Feature -

Android 6.0 Muffin Multiwindow feature
Android 6.0 Muffin Multi-Window

Android 6.0 Will have a new Multi-Window feature which will enable users to do Multi Tasking easily like Whatsapp and Facebook at the same time .

3.Quick Reply Feature - 

Android 6.0 Muffin Quick reply feature - TechDroider
Android 6.0 Muffin Quick Reply
Android 6.0 Muffin will have a Quick Reply feature , which will enable users to quickly reply to a message , without going to the Application !

Comment The feature , that you want in Android 6.0 Muffin !

MIUI V5 for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation

MIUI is a very great rom and It is something different from other roms . MIUI comes with Xiaomi Smartphones , also This Android Os can be ported to any Smartphone .


Thanks to JBCDroid an XDA developer for Porting MIUI V5 for Moto G 2nd Generation .

MIUI V5 is an awesome rom . Apart from Cm , Omni , Pac , Paranoid and other roms , MIUI offers something awesome and different . You will get to know after testing it . Hence Now RIL ( Sim networks ) , GPS are not working else every thing is working perfectly .

Miui V5 is based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat .

Here are some screenshots of Miui V5 for Moto G 2nd Gen -





MIUI 5 on Moto G 2nd Gen [ Review ] 




How to Install MIUI V5 on Moto G 2nd Gen -


Step 1.Download The rom  Zip from below  -

Note - You must have install Custom recovery to flash the rom , if you haven't Installed it yet follow the below guide -

 How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 

Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data ( If you are coming from lollipop format system also )

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select Miui v5 zip


Downloads - 

Miui v5 - Download Here




Whatsapp Call feature now available for more Android devices

As few weeks ago Whatsapp launched Calling feature , through which we can make free calls through Whatsapp via Internet connection . 


whatsapp calling feature android


Whatsapp Calling feature is officially available for Iphone Users while it is rolling out slowly through Invite Option for Android users . You will get Calling feature on Your Whatsapp after getting an invite by a user who has already Calling feature on his Whatsapp .


You can simply get Invitation by Asking someone to send you an Invite by Calling You by Whatsapp ( but this is only working for some versions of Whatsapp only ) 

Even I got the Calling feature enabled by Getting a Call from my friend . See , i cannot invite any one !  Here are some Screenshots -


whatsapp calling feature android

Note - Please don't comment your numbers as i myself cannot invite anyone !

Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Spotted with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat

Samsung Galaxy Win 2 seems to be an upgrade version of Samsung Galaxy Grand quattro / Samsung Galaxy Win ( I8550 ) . 




Samsung Galaxy Win 2 comes with Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box and has almost same specs as Samsung Galaxy Grand quattro . The model number of Samsung Galaxy Win 2 is SMG360B . Samsung Galaxy Win 2 has 1 Gb ram and Quad Core 1.2 Ghz Processor . 


The Price of Samsung Galaxy Win 2 is 17,000 INR / 272 $ . It is exclusively available on Brazil e-commerce website .


Samsung Galaxy Win 2 comes with dual sim card slot and with 4.5 inch display . It has 5 mp rear and 2mp front camera .

You can buy it from - Ramsons  ( E-commerce website )

Cyanogenmod 11 For Motorola Moto G 2014

And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 11 Android 4.4.4 on their Smartphone . Hence Cyanogenmod 12 is also available for Moto G 2014 , But Cm11 is a best rom ever for Kitkat lovers and Cyanogenmod 11 has plenty of Themes and support as compared to Cyanogenmod 12 .




Moto G 2014 comes with 4.4.4 Kitkat out of the box and Cyanogenmod 11 is of same Android version , but Cyanogenmod 11 is a great rom . 

Thanks to LuK1337 for this great rom .



Screenshots -






How to Install Cyanogenmod 11 on Moto G 2nd Gen -


Step 1.Download The rom + Fix Zip from below  -

Note - You must have install Custom recovery to flash the rom , if you haven't Installed it yet follow the below guide -

 How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 

Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data ( If you are coming from lollipop format system also )

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm11 zip

Step 6.Install Gapps

Downloads - 

Cyanogenmod 11 - Download Here

Gaaps - Download Here


MoKee OS For Motorola Moto G 2014

So , Now Many roms will be coming for Motorola Moto G 2014 as Moto G 2nd Gen users have got a successful bug free Cyanogenmod 12 build and All the new roms will be based on it only .

Mokee Os is based on Google AOSP , its same as Cm , Omni , Pac roms . The difference is Mokee Os comes with some new and advance features . You can Download and Install it now on Moto G 2nd Generation on all variants . MoKee Os is based on Android Lollipop 5.0.2 .

Thanks to kaustubh88 for making such nice rom . 

Here are some ScreenShots -



Prerequisites -

You must have Unlocked boot loader and Must be Rooted .

You must be on Lollipop Rom ( Any , stock , cm etc )

You must have TWRP recovery Installed .


How to Install MoKee OS on Motorola Moto G 2014 ( 2nd Gen ) -

Step 1. Download MoKee OS rom from Below .

Step 2. Boot To TWRP recovery mode by Pressing Volume Down + Power button > After that press Volume Down > Volume Up .


Step 3. Wipe your Data and Cache 

Step 4. Install Mokee Os from Sdcard 

Step 5. Reboot your Phone .

Downloads -

MoKee Os Moto G 2014 - Download Here

Gaaps - Download Here



Moto G 2nd Gen Spotted running on Android 5.1 Lollipop

Few hours ago only Android one launched in Indonesia with Android 5.1 Lollipop . It was the first device running Android 5.1 Lollipop .



But Android One is not the only device running on Android 5.1 Lollipop , Our Follower mailed us an image of Android 5.1 Lollipop running on Moto G 2014 ( 2nd Generation ) .



The build seems to be of 2nd Feb and may be Motorola is still testing it .

How to Enable WhatsApp Calling feature

WhatsApp introduced new Calling feature in a new update 2.11.508 and its available for few users only . Also WhatsApp seems copying the technique of Google Inbox .  It means If you want WhatsApp Calling feature , You need an Invite from others who have this feature already .


WhatsApp Calling feature


WhatsApp Calling feature also can be Enabled by a simple trick and its working surely . So follow the below trick to get WhatsApp calling feature working .

Proof -


WhatsApp Calling feature


How to Enable WhatsApp Calling feature - 



Note -  You must be rooted to enable this feature .



Step 1. Download Latest WhatsApp Application for Android from - Here

Step 2. Update your WhatsApp by Installing the above Downloaded latest WhatsApp application .

Step 3. Open Root Explorer or Es file Explorer and Go to 

        Data > Data > com.whatsapp > shared_prefs > com.whatsapp_preferences.xml

Step 4. Edit the above file and Add these two lines after <map> -

<boolean name="call" value="true" />
<string name="call_allowed">all</string>

Step 5. Now save the file and Go to Settings > Apps and Force Stop WhatsApp .

Step 6. Open your WhatsApp now ... and its done :D




[Update] How to Install Cwm / Twrp Custom Recovery On Samsung Galaxy Core ( I8262 / I8260 )

Samsung a year ago launched Samsung Galaxy Core , That was pretty impressive Smartphone and Most of the people Purchased that Smartphone . Not only in India , It was Launched In - Indonesia , Philippines and more countries . In Some Countries , It was available in Dual sim ( I8262 ) only and In some Countries it is available in Single sim ( I8260 ) .





So the Previous Guide for Installing CWM / TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy Core is not working , Actually the new firmware of Samsung Galaxy Core has been working as a barrier for Installing Recovery via odin .



The Problem is When we Install Recovery via Odin , It did installs from Odin but actually the recovery is not Installed on Samsung Galaxy Core .

So Now i m posting a new method to Install Cwm / Twrp Custom Recovery On Samsung Galaxy Core ( I8262 / I8260 ) -

Note - Root Your Galaxy Core first then perform the below steps - Root Galaxy Core using This guide 

Step 1. Download the recoveries from below ( Download Section ) , I recommend TWRP recovery .

Step 2. Download Rashr - Flash Tool App from Play store .

Step 3. Give it Root Permission from SuperUser .

Step 4. Select Recovery From Storage option and Choose the Recovery Image you downloaded from below .

Step 5. Now Select Install and The Recovery Will be Installed .

Step 6. To boot to the recovery Switch Off then Press Volume Up + Home + Power Button .



Downloads - 

TWRP Recovery - Download Here

CWM Recovery - Download Here