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With Android M : External memory can be used as Internal



Recently Google revealed new Android M with many features and one of the feature include : External memory can be used and Internal memory .



This feature will be of great use for the Devices which comes with Low internal memory . If your device will be up gradable to Android M then your Storage Running out problem will be solved by just interesting an external Sdcard .


Pic credits - AndroidPolice



By this feature your External memory will act as Internal and vice versa . Every app data will be saved at External memory . 

This is a great feature , the thing required is Android M on your device .

CyanogenMod 12.1 Rom for Moto E 2nd Gen 3G XT1506 ( otus ) [ Android 5.1 Lollipop ]

Moto E 2nd Generation also known as Moto E 2015 is an upgrade version of Moto E 1st Generation . Moto E 2nd Generation comes with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out of the box . 

Moto E 2nd Generation is both available in 3G ( otus ) and 4G ( surnia ) . Moto E 2nd Generation has a great developer support and now many roms are available for it .

Thanks to squid2 ( Xda developer ) for making Cm12.1 for Moto E 2nd Generation 3G variant XT1506 . There are only few bugs in the rom which includes - Camera force stop ( some times ) , Video issue .



Note - We are not responsible if any damage is caused to your Smartphone . 

How to Install CyanogenMod 12.1 Rom on Moto E 2nd Gen ( otus 3G) -

Step 1. Download Cm12.1 and Cm12.1 gaaps for Moto E 2nd Gen 3G from below .

You must be Rooted and have TWRP recovery install , in order to proceed to Step 2 , To Root and Install Recovery - Follow This Guide on How to Root and Install Recovery on Moto E 2nd Gen .

Step 2. Boot to recovery mode ( TWRP ) .

Step 3. Wipe data , Cache , dalvik cache and System .

Step 4. Install Cm12.1 zip and then Install gaaps after that .

Step 5. Reboot and wait for 5 - 10 mins for your Moto E 2nd Gen to boot .

Note - After installing the rom If you are facing Gaaps issue - Follow this

Download -

Cm12.1 Otus - Download Here

Cm12.1 gapps - Download Here

Android 5.1 Rolling for Moto E ( 1st Gen ) in India


Motorola Moto E 1st Generation users can now update their Smartphones to Android 5.1 Lollipop . 

Motorola Moto E is a low end device by Motorola and was launched with Android KitKat inside . Motorola Moto E users can now update their Smartphones in India .



Soak test is now over and official Roll out has been started . Here are some screenshots of the Official Update -





No matter Your device is on Kitkat or Android 5.0.2 Lollipop . Just Follow the below steps to get Android 5.1 Lollipop update .
Go to settings > About phone and check for Software update .

Note - You must be on Stock Firmware .

The update is rolling out in phases , so be patient !


Source - Motorola Forum | Androidos

Moto G and Moto E might not get Android M update



In 2013 Motorola launched Moto G 1st Generation a mid ranged Smartphone and while in 2014 May , it launched the low end Smartphone i.e Moto E 1st Generation .

Both of the smartphones was most sold Smartphones at that time , also both the smartphones features great specification the this price range . 





Motorola Moto G and Moto E comes with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat and Motorola has also updated the Smartphones to Android 5.0 Lollipop and even 5.1 is now rolling out for Motorola Devices including Moto G and Moto E 1st Generation .



But these 1st Generation Motorola Devices may not get the Android M update officially by Motorola . 

Note - This is not the official statement by Company . Company can give Android M update  .

This is an assumption and we have reasons for that ! Else everything depends upon Company's offical Statement !

Why Moto G 1st Generation will not get Android M update ?

  • Moto G 1st Generation being launched at 2013 November and Today is 2015 and its being more than 19 months for the device receiving Motorola Official Android updates and According Google Policy , The smartphone will not get official update after 18 months .
Why Moto E 1st Generation will not get Android M update ?





  • Moto E 1st Generation which was launched in May 2014 and its being 1 year that Motorola is updating the device . Also Google has now released Android M developer preview and will launch official Android M update from November and so on Motorola will start giving updates to Motorola devices after 2016 and you still assume that Moto E 1st Generation will get Android M update ?

  • Also Moto E 1st Generation features are not so amazing that they will handle Android M , It will boot with Android M but still it will be having some bugs and battery issue .


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How to update Asus Zenfone 5 to Official Lollipop manually

Asus finally announced official Android 5.0 Lollipop for Asus Zenfone . Asus is updating Asus Zenfone 4 , 5, 6 to Android 5.0 Lollipop .



Many of Asus users have received the update via OTA , but many of the users are still not receiving update . Asus Zenfone 5 users can update their smartphones manually to official Android 5.0 Lollipop update by following this procedure .

Screenshots of Android 5.0 Lollipop on Asus Zenfone 5 -



Note - We will be not responsible if your phone bricks or any damage is caused to your phone .

How to update Asus Zenfone 5 to Lollipop manually -



Step 1. First you need to download bridge firmware to update your Asus Zenfone 5 to version  2.22.40.53 . Download it from below , If you are already on bridge firmware then follow directly from Step 6 to update your zenfone 5 to Android Lollipop .

Step 2. Save the above downloaded bridge firmware to internal sdcard .

Step 3. Restart your Smartphone .

Step 4. After starting you will get a pop up box of Update , Click on ok .

Step 5. Now your Phone will be updated to bridge firmware  2.22.40.53 .

Step 6. Now we will update Asus zenfone 5 to Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Step 7. Download the Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware for Asus zenfone 5 from below .

Step 8. Save the above downloaded bridge firmware to internal sdcard .



Step 9. Restart your Smartphone .

Step 10. After starting you will get a pop up box of Update , Click on ok .

Step 11. Now your Phone will be updated to Official Android 5.0 Lollipop 3.23.40.52 firmware .

Downloads -

Bridge Firmware - Download Here

Android 5.0 Lollipop Firmware - Download Here

How to root Nexus 5 on Android M



Google Recently Announced Android M and its readily available for Nexus 5 users . Nexus 5 users can update their Smartphone's with Android M developer preview images .




As Android 5.0 Lollipop was very hard to root , but somehow many of the developers found a way to root Devices running on Android 5.0 Lollipop . But with the upgrading version of Android , its getting harder to Root the devices on latest Android . 

But , This time also Android M developer preview is root able and Here is how you can root your Nexus 5 running on Android M developer preview .


Note - We are not responsible for any damage caused to your smartphone , do all steps with care .



How to root Nexus 5 on Android M dev preview -

Step 1. Download Superuser and Despair kernel from below .

Step 2. Boot to recovery mode ( any Twrp , Cwm ) 

Step 3. Flash the kernel ( Despair kernel ) which you downloaded following step 1.

Step 4. Now again Flash the Superuser zip file which you downloaded following step 1.

Step 5. Reboot your Nexus 5 .

Downloads -

Superuser - Download Here

Despair kernel - Download Here


How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on S Duos 2 GT S7582

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 comes with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box and Samsung has already announced that they will not update devices with 1.5Gb RAM . 


Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 can be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop by Installing A Custom Rom , which look similar to Samsung Lollipop ( Touchwiz ) user interface . 

Thanks to almamun512 ( Xda developer ) for making such awesome custom rom for S duos 2 . 


Screenshots -





How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on S Duos 2 GT S7582 -

Step 1. Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Rom from below .


Step 2. Place it in your Phone's Sdcard .

Step 3. Boot to recovery mode custom recovery .

Step 4. Wipe data .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard and choose the Rom you downloaded following Step 1. 

Step 6. Reboot .

Downloads -

Android 5.0 Lollipop rom - Download Here



YU Yureka Price increased to Rs 12,500





Last year Micromax launched YU Yureka , which was most popular Smartphone . YU Yureka was sold in few seconds in flash sales at Amazon .



YU Yureka was priced at 8,999 Rs but recently the price increased by 12,500 after the launch of YU Yuphoria . 
YU Yuphoria is priced at 6999 Rs which is a downgrade version of YU Yureka .




YU Yureka is still available at Rs. 12,500 , You can buy it from - Amazon .


How to Install 5.0 Lollipop on Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509)



Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509) is most popular Smartphone of Spice company . It comes with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box . Since Spice hasn't updated to lollipop . But You can update it to Android 5.0 Lollipop , by Installing this Lollipop Rom .



Thanks to saurabh1234 for porting This Lollipop Rom for Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509) . This Rom is exact copy of Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Screenshot of Lollipop Rom for Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509) -




How to Install Lollipop on Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509) -

Step 1. Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Rom from below .



Step 2. Place it in your Phone's Sdcard .

Step 3. Boot to recovery mode ( philz recovery or ctr recovery ) .

Step 4. Wipe data .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard and choose the Rom you downloaded following Step 1. 

Step 6. Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache ( recommended ) .

Step 7. Reboot .

Downloads -

Android 5.0 Lollipop rom - Download Here

Enjoy Android 5.0 Lollipop on Spice Stellar 509 (Mi-509) 


How to Install Android M on Nexus 7

Few days back only Google revealed its newest Android version i.e Android M . Android M comes with variety of features , Black and White theme and extremely Good battery life .



Google Also release Android M Developer preview images for Motorola Nexus 6 , LG Nexus 5 ,HTC Nexus 9 and Asus Nexus Player . Users of the above devices can directly Install the previews , without any effort .

Although The official developer preview images are available for limited devices , Hence developers know how to port and get the Android M developer preview on their device . 



So , Finally Developer ported the Android M developer preview for Nexus 7 2012 and You can install it right now by following the steps below . There are few bugs in the rom , so Install with care .


Screenshots -



Note - We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Tablet . This Rom is for Nexus 7 2012 only . 


How to Install Android M on Nexus 7 2012 -


Step 1. Download MultiRom from below .

Step 2. Download the Android M dev preview Rom from below .


Step 3. Install MultiRom on your Nexus 7 .

Step 4. Boot to MultiRom recovery mode .

Step 5. Select Advance > MultiRom > Add Rom

Step 6. Choose Android M dev preview rom ( which you downloaded by following step 2 ) .

Enjoy Android M on Nexus 7

Downloads -

MultiRom Nexus 7 - Download Here

Android M dev preview port - Nexus 7 - Download Here



Share your Comments , If you find any problem regarding Installing the rom , Share your problem at - xda Thread .

Now Enable Multi-Window on Android M

Recently Google revealed new Android version i.e Android M . Android M comes with variety of features , Black and White theme and extremely Good battery life . 



But , There is a hidden feature of Android M that is Multi-Window support . Yes Android M can support Multi-window , A user can work on two apps simultaneously using Multi-window feature .



Multi-window mode is not accessible normally , But to access Multi-window feature , follow this Guide by Xda developer Quinny899 .



Currently Android M dev preview is available for only Nexus 6 , Nexus 5 , Nexus 9 and Nexus Player , So you can enable multi-window feature on these devices .


[Download] Android M launcher for kitkat

Today only Google released new Android M , with awesome features and new apps , new boot animation , new amazing launcher with search support . 



Android M launcher can be installed on Any Android device running on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat .

If your device has Android Lollipop - Go here

                                

Screenshot of Android M launcher -





How to Install Android M launcher on Kitkat -

Step 1. Download Google now launcher from below .

Step 2. Download New M velvet from below .



Step 3. Install it as normal apk .

Enjoy Android M launcher .

Downloads -

Google now launcher - Download Here

Android M velvet - Download Here

[Download] Android M launcher for Lollipop

Today only Google released new Android M , with awesome features and new apps , new boot animation , new amazing launcher with search support . 



Android M launcher can be installed on Any Android device running on Android 5.0 Lollipop .

                              

Screenshot of Android M launcher -



How to Install Android M launcher on Lollipop -

Step 1. Download Google now launcher from below .

Step 2. Download New M velvet from below .



Step 3. Install it as normal apk .

Enjoy Android M launcher .

Downloads -

Google now launcher - Download Here

Android M velvet - Download Here

How to Convert iPhone 6 Plus to Iron Man Edition

Recently Samsung Dropped their S6 and S6 edge Iron man edition , But Now iPhone users can Also convert their iPhones to Iron Man edition by just following Simple Steps .



You can Also Convert Your iPhone 6 Plus to Iron Man Edition , Check Here - How to Convert iPhone 6 to Iron Man Edition .


Pic Credits - Jonathan Morrison

So , we will be using a simple Skin for iPhone 6 Plus , to convert it to Iron Man Edition , Now Follow - How to Convert iPhone 6 to Iron Man Edition -



Step 1. Buy Iron man edition Skin for iPhone 6 Plus From - Here .

Step 2. Apply The Skin , All the Instructions will be given there . Apply with extreme care .

Step 3. Download this Iron Man wallpapers from Google .

Enjoy your iPhone 6 Plus Iron Man edition .



How to Convert iPhone 6 to Iron Man Edition

Recently Samsung Dropped their S6 and S6 edge Iron man edition , But Now iPhone users can Also convert their iPhones to Iron Man edition by just following Simple Steps .



You can Also Convert Your iPhone 6 Plus to Iron Man Edition , Check Here - How to Convert iPhone 6 Plus to Iron Man Edition .


Pic Credits - Jonathan Morrison

So , we will be using a simple Skin for iPhone 6 , to convert it to Iron Man Edition , Now Follow - How to Convert iPhone 6 to Iron Man Edition -



Step 1. Buy Iron man edition Skin for iPhone 6 From - Here .

Step 2. Apply The Skin , All the Instructions will be given there . Apply with extreme care .

Step 3. Download this Iron Man wallpapers from Google .

Enjoy your iPhone 6 Iron Man edition .



XT1578 and XT1585 Motorola Devices Leaked online

Today , Two unknown Motorola Devices with QHD display and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop leaked online . This will be the Motorola First Device to feature QHD display and first Motorola device to come with Android 5.1.1 Out of the box .




One of the device has model no. XT1578 and has code name Clark , The device will come with 5.25 inch QHD display with 1440x2560 resolution and pixel density of 560 ppi . The device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset with hexa-core processor . XT1578 will come with Android 5.1.1 out of the box and will be up-gradable to Android M .



Other device has model no. XT1585 and has code name Kinzie , The device will come with 4.6 inch QHD display with  pixel density of 640 ppi . The device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset . XT1578 will also come with Android 5.1.1 out of the box and will be up-gradable to Android M .



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How to update Micromax Canvas Fire A104 to Android Lollipop 5.0

Last year Micromax Launched Micromax Canvas Fire A104 , with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat os . Micromax Canvas Fire features a 4.5 inch display and comes with 0.3 mp front and 5 mp rear camera . Micromax Canvas Fire has 1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM .



Micromax Canvas Fire A104 users can now update their Smartphone to Android 5.0 Lollipop Themed Custom Rom , which exactly looks and feels like Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Here are some Screenshots of Lollipop Rom for Canvas Fire A104 -



How to update Micromax Canvas Fire A104 to Android Lollipop 5.0


How to update Micromax Canvas Fire A104 to Android Lollipop 5.0

How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Custom Rom on Canvas Fire A104 -




Step 1. Download the Android 5.0 Lollipop Rom from below .

Step 2. Boot to Custom Recovery mode .

Step 3. Clear data , Clear Cache .

Step 4. Select Install Zip from Sdcard and choose the Lollipop Rom , you downloaded by following Step 1.

Step 5. Reboot your device .

Downloads - 

Android 5.0 Lollipop for A104 - Download Here


Hows the update , Share with us by commenting below -


Samsung Devices that will get Android M

As there is a news that Google is going to Announce Android M , this week . Yup Its too early , But Android 5.0 - 5.1 Lollipop has too many bugs that Google has to release Android M . Google is all planned to Release Android M this month in Google I/O 2015 .



Also See - Android M Will Be Called Macadamia Nut Cookie



The Android M can be Android 5.3 or New Android 6.0 . Also See the new Concept of Android M - Muffin . According to Concept it will include Multi window and Many more features . Although it depends on Google !


Although earlier Samsung Said that they will not give Lollipop update to Samsung Devices with 1.5 GB RAM , Read full news - Here .

Android M will be available for many devices , Here are some Samsung Devices that will receive Android M update -



  • Samsung Galaxy S6
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
  • Samsung Galaxy S5
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 active
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 mini
  • Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 3
  • Samsung Galaxy Alpha
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S ( Some variants ) 

Its still not confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini , Samsung Galaxy Note 3 , Samsung Galaxy A series , Samsung Galaxy Grand Series will get update !



Share your Comments , What about you think about the update ! 

New update available for Mi4i users

Last month only Xiaomi Launched Mi4i and its fantastic Smartphone in such a price range . It has awesome features with Metal body .



After buying Mi4i many users started complaining about the overheating issue . The company said to roll out new Update to solve heating issue in few days and its here finally . The new OTA update have a version V6.5.5.0 . 

Screenshot of OTA update -







Xiaomi Mi4i comes with 5inch Display , metal body and Snapdragon  MSM8939 SoC with octa-core CPU, Adreno 405 GPU, and 2GB RAM . You can buy it by Going Here .



How to manually update YU Yureka to official Lollipop

Few weeks ago only YU updated Micromax YU Yureka to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop . Still many of the users didn't got the official update .



Yu Yureka users can now update their Smartphone to Android 5.0.2 manually by just following the below steps . 




Also See -

How to Unlock Bootloader of Micromax YU Yureka

How to root Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install TWRP On Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install CWM On Micromax YU Yureka


Micromax YU Yureka comes with a 5.5 inch display and is powered by 64-bit 1.5 GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor . It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with a capability of 32GB micro sdcard .

How to manually update Micromax YU Yureka to Official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop -



Step 1. Download The Official Update package from below and Put it in your Internal Sdcard ( Yup internal ) .

Step 2. Go to Stock recovery ( You must be having Stock recovery to install official update ) , by pressing Volume Up + Volume Down + Power button at the same time .

Step 3. Choose Apply update from Sdcard .

Step 4. Select The update zip you downloaded from Step 1.

Your Official Lollipop update will be installed shortly ! 0

Download -


Android 5.0 Lollipop - Yureka - Download