[Updated ]Moto G 2nd Generation getting Android 5.1 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 18, 2015       

Update - David Schuster says that The Update was for Moto X 2nd Generation and it was his mistake that he called it Moto G 2nd Generation . 

However Currently There are no chances of Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation to Get Android 5.1 Lollipop , This Month .

You can still update it Using a custom Rom - Download Here


Motorola has finally started updating 2nd Generation Motorola Moto G to Android 5.1 Lollipop . Motorola has already updated Moto E , Moto X and few more devices to Android 5.1 Lollipop .






Also Read -

• Moto G 2015 3rd Generation VS Moto G 2014 2nd Generation

• Motorola Moto G ( 2nd Gen ) will get Android M : Confirmed

Currently China users are getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation , Hence it will be rolling to more countries withing few days . 

The System version after update will be - 22.46.7 . All issues has been fixed , that users were facing in Android 5.0.2 Lollipop .

      

             

Users who are running on Android 5.0.2 can update their Moto G 2nd Generation by just following below steps -

Step 1. You should be on Unlocked Bootloader and Stock Official 5.0.2 firmware to receive the update .

Step 2. Reboot your Moto G 2nd Generation .


Step 3. Go to Settings > About device and Software update .

Step 4. Now follow the steps and Install Android 5.1 OTA update .

Moto G 3rd Generation Test Model XT1542 with 2GB RAM leaked

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 16, 2015       

Motorola is now all ready to announce new Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation on July 28 . Moto G 3rd Generation will be a awesome Smartphone with Great specifications .




Moto G 3rd Generation Test model is now out for testing and is leaked online today by Motorola Fans Facebook Page .

Moto G 3rd Generation will come in two variants ( As leaked earlier , Read the full news - Here )  , A 16GB model will come with 2GB RAM and 8GB model will come with 1GB RAM .

Moto G 3rd Generation

According to leaked Information it will sport Snapdragon 610 processor . It will come with latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and will be up-gradable to Android M .

How to Install Android M on OnePlus One

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 15, 2015       

Android M was released recently by Google , It comes with a major fixes and new changes over Android 5.0 Lollipop . 

Google also released Android M images ( firmware's ) for Few Nexus Devices . Other companies will start developing Android M for their devices after Google releases the last Android M developer preview .

How to Install Android M on OnePlus One

Recently we Published that Android M is finally Ported to OnePlus One , Read the full news  -  Android M Booted on OnePlus One

And finally its available to download for OnePlus One . Thanks to Aaahh for porting this firmware to OnePlus One .

How to Install Android M on OnePlus One / How to update OnePlus one to Android M -

Note - This Rom is not for daily purposes , it includes tons of bugs and can't be used daily . Also we are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone .

Step 1. Download Fastboot on your PC . ( find on Google )

Step 2. Download the Android M firmware for OnePlus One .

Step 3. Boot your Smartphone to fastboot mode and connect USB cable to your PC .

Step 4. Open fastboot on your PC and Type these commands -

fastboot flash boot b6.img

fastboot flash system system_new.img

fastboot reboot

Downloads - 

Android M OnePlus One - Download Here 

Moto G 3rd Generation 16GB variant will come with 2GB RAM

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 14, 2015       

Motorola is now all ready to reveal new Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation . Moto G 3rd Generation All Specs and information are approximately leaked online . 





But , Now it seems that Motorola is following ASUS and its going to release 2 variants of Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation .

Also Read - 

• Moto G 3rd Generation Xt1543 Pictures Leaked

• Moto G 3rd Generation fully leaked

• More Pictures of Moto G 3rd Generatio

• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation XT1543 is Here

Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation 2015 will come with 2 variants , 8GB variant with 1GB RAM and 16GB variant with 2GB RAM . 

One of the user Coconuttery noticed that Motorola added two lines on their Moto Maker customization website for Moto G 2015  . 

So , It might seems clear that Moto G 2015 might be coming with 2GB RAM and with a DTV option. 

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Android M Booted on OnePlus One

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 14, 2015       

Few months back Google revealed the new Android version i.e Android M . Although the name is not revealed yet , but Android M comes with many new features and major bug fixes over Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Finally , OnePlus One users can taste Android M on their devices soon ! Aaahh ( Oneplus developer ) has finally ported Android M on OnePlus One and it will be available soon for Download .

Also , Google few days back only released second developer preview on Android M . When Google will release the third and final preview , only then it will be official available to Other companies Smartphone users .

It means OnePlus One users got very early access to Test and use Android M , Thanks to the user " aaahh " ! For Porting it !

Cyanogenmod 12 for Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 13, 2015       

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is an amazing Smartphone which comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box and it recently got update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop . 

Levnovo Vibe Z2 Pro has less developer support , but a developer frantisheq has finally made Cyanogenmod 12 for Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro . 

Cyanogenmod 12 for Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro

Cyanogenmod 12 is based on Android 5.0.2 lollipop with Advance features and support .

Note - The Rom has is still in development and has many bugs ! But this post will be updated with all new Builds . Currently Wifi , Bluetooth and many things are not working .


      

How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 for Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro -

Step 1. Download Cyanogenmod 12 for Lenovo Vibe Z2 pro from below .

Step 2. Place it in your internal SDcard Storage .

Step 3. Boot to Twrp custom recovery mode .

Step 4. Wipe cache ,dalvik cache and data and Select Install zip from Sdcard .

Step 5. Choose the zip you downloaded following Step 1.

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12  - Download Here

How to Install Official 5.1 Lollipop on Moto E 2nd Gen 4G

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 12, 2015       

Few days back only Android 5.1 lollipop started rolling out for Motorola Moto E 2nd Generation 4G Model . Moto E 2nd Generation comes with two variants . 3G ( otus ) and 4G (surnia) .

Also Read - 

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

• CyanogenMod 12.1 Rom for Moto E 2nd Gen 3G XT1506

• Root and Install TWRP recovery on Moto E 2nd Generation [3G]

Moto E 2nd Generation 4G got update in UK and a Xda member ( Q9Nap ) just posted it . The update is official Android 5.1 Lollipop and is working with on other countries Moto E 2nd Generation 4G .

Note - Your Boot loader must be unlocked and you must have twrp recovery installed ! Read above guides to do so .

Also we are not responsible for any damage caused to your smartphone .

How to Install Official 5.1 Lollipop on Moto E 2nd Gen 4G  -

Step 1. Download the below Android 5.1 Lollipop Update from below .

Step 2. Place it in your internal SDcard Storage .

Step 3. Boot to Twrp custom recovery mode .

Step 4. Wipe cache and dalvik cache and Select Install zip from Sdcard .

Step 5. Choose the zip you downloaded following Step 1.

Downloads -

Android 5.1 Lollipop update - Download Here

WhatsApp Getting banned in UK in few weeks !

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 11, 2015       

The biggest Social Messaging app might be getting banned soon in UK under the new legislation ( Snooper's Charter ) . 

The bill, nicknamed "Snooper's Charter," would prevent people from sending encrypted messages and could be in place this fall .

Along with WhatsApp Popular Social Messaging apps like iMessage , Snapchat and few more messaging apps are getting banned too .


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How to Install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Light

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 11, 2015       

Samsung Galaxy Light was released in October 2013 and it runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly bean out of the box . Although Samsung Galaxy Light was not further update to above Android versions officially .



Now you can update your Samsung Galaxy Light with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop by Installing Cyanogenmod 12 ( cm12 ) on Samsung Galaxy Light .

How to Install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Light

Thanks to AcreaperJB ( xda developer ) for porting Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 for Samsung Galaxy Light SGH-T399 . It has approx no bugs , as the rom is ported from Samsung Galaxy S3 .



Few bugs include - Prox/light sensor , stock camera fc and more minor bugs .

How to Install Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Light -

Step 1. Download the Android 5.0.2 CM12 rom from below .

Step 2. Flash TWRP recovery by any Flashing app ( Rashr , Flashify etc . ) 

Step 3. Boot to TWRP recovery mode .

Step 4. Wipe data , cache , and dalvik cache .

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

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12 Galaxy Light - Download Here

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Moto G 3rd Generation Fully Leaked Again !

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 10, 2015       

It is the 4th Time we are posting Moto G 3rd Generation leak . Moto G 3rd Generation . Motorola is soon going to make this leak real .



Also Read - 

• Moto G 3rd Generation Xt1543 Pictures Leaked

• More Pictures of Moto G 3rd Generatio

• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation XT1543 is Here

It is the biggest leak of Moto G 3rd Generation ever , The images shows every side of Moto G 3rd Generation .

So Moto G 3rd Generation will carry the following Specifications -

• 5 inch FHD Display 

• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

• 1.5 Ghz quad core processor

• Xt1543 Model Number

• 13 mp Rear camera , 5 mp front camera

• 1GB RAM

• 8GB ROM

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How to Update Gionee M2 to Android 5.1.1 by PAC-Man Rom

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 10, 2015       

Gionee M2 was Gionee's Most durable smartphone with Marathon battery backup and it was launched at a affordable price . It was announced on 2014 .



Gionee M2 comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean out of the box and is update-able to official Android 4.4.2 KitKat . If you have still not updated , you can follow the below guide .



Read - Gionee M2 recieves Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Update 

But , Now every device is coming with new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and its time to update Gionee M2 to Android 5.1.1 by Installing PAC-Man Cyanogenmod 12.1 Custom Rom on Gionee M2 , thanks to Munna36 for porting such a beautiful Rom for M2 .

Note -

• We are not responsible for any damage caused to your Smartphone
• This Rom has few bugs - sensor not works , FM radio FC , and more .
• This is only For Gionee M2 .

Screenshots -

How to Update/Install Gionee M2 to Android 5.1.1 by PAC-Man ( Cyanogenmod 12.1 )  Rom -

Step 1. Download the Android 5.1.1 Pac-Man rom from below .

Step 2. Download New TWRP recovery based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop from below .

Step 3. Flash TWRP recovery by any Flashing app ( Rashr , Flashify etc . ) or just flash it via any Custom Recovery .

Step 4. Boot to TWRP recovery mode .

Step 5. Wipe data , cache , and dalvik cache .

Step 6. Select Install Zip from Sdcard and Select the Rom you downloaded following Step 1.

Downloads -

Pac-Man Android 5.1.1 and TWRP - Download Here

How to Install Cyanogen Recovery on ZTE Nubia Z9 Max

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 10, 2015       

ZTE Nubia Z9 Max was recently launched with Nubia 2.8 UI which is based Android 5.0.2 Lollipop . It features 5.5 inch display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution . 



ZTE Nubia Z9 Max features 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM . The device is best at it price , further on the device has 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera .

Today we are posting a Custom Recovery for ZTE Nubia Z9 Max NX510J . It is a Cyanogen Recovery , it is based on Cyanogenmod 12.1 and can be used to install any custom rom . Thanks to dianlujitao for making it !

How to Install Cyanogen Recovery on ZTE Nubia Z9 Max -

Step 1.Install fastboot tools on your Computer

Step 2. Reboot your Nubia Z9 Max into fastboot mode

Step 3.Type and Run "cyanogen-recovery-techdroider.img" in commend line.

Your Nubia Z9 Max will boot to Cyanogen recovery after that !

Downloads -

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MIUI 5 for Samsung Galaxy Core

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 09, 2015       

Finally Its Here ! Yes MIUI 5 for Samsung Galaxy Core / Core duos I8260 / I8260 . MIUI is mostly used Custom Rom after cyanogenmod and has variety of themes and customization support .



Also Read - [Updated] List of All the Custom Roms for Samsung Galaxy Core / Core duos

Note - This Rom cannot be used for daily purpose , This Roms only Boots and nothing works ! I am not asking anybody to test the rom or to install it . The Rom is just posted because many users was asking about it .

This Roms is full of bugs , Nothing works properly . The rom will not brick your phone . Hence you can just test it , if you want to solve the bugs present in it ! 



This Rom is not made by me , its made by a Chinese developer !

How to install MIUI 5 On Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262 -

Your Phone must be rooted to install the rom , if you have not rooted it , Follow - Rooting Guide For Samsung Galaxy Core ( I8262 / 8260 )

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



Step 2.Go Into Custom Recovery mode ( Follow - How to install TWRP / CWM recovery )

Step 3.Wipe data

Step 4.Wipe cache

Step 5.Install zip from sd card

Step 6.Choose MIUI 5 Rom

Downloads -

MIUI 5 - Download Here ( Password - dccu )

Now you can run Windows 7 on Asus Zenfone 2

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 09, 2015       

Asus Zenfone 2 was recently launched which got popular because of amazing specifications and affordable price . Asus Zenfone 2 comes in different variants .



Asus Zenfone 2 comes with Intel Atom chipset , so a developer tried to Install Windows 7 on Asus Zenfone 2 and "wow" it works like charm ! We know that Asus make Laptop also , but never thought that Asus phones can also run windows .

Now you can run Windows 7 on Asus Zenfone 2

Asus Zenfone 2 users can now easily Install Windows 7 on their Smartphones ! For now only Windows 7 is tested on the device but it might also Run Other versions of Windows too .



Here is the video showing Asus Zenfone Running Windows 7 -


You can use the Guide given on Xda ( Thanks to ycavan )

New Motorola Moto X Sport leaked online

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 09, 2015       

Motorola is all ready to launch new Generation Moto X and Moto G . Few weeks back only Moto G 3rd Generation was leaked online , You can read full news along with Photos - Here .



Also Read -

• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation XT1543 is Here

• Motorola Moto X 3rd Generation : Rumored specs , release date and more

• XT1578 and XT1585 Motorola Devices Leaked online

New Moto X Sport ( Might be 3rd Generation Moto X ) has leaked online , The device will feature 5.2 inch QHD display . Moto X Sport will come with a 1.5 GHz Quad core processor and Moto X Sport will be having 16MP rear and 5MP front camera .

The Device will come with 4G support and Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box , It will be launched in August . 

The Image seems to be of Moto X 1st gen

The Device might be a 3rd Generation Moto X . Hence the leaked Source has provided the image of 1st Generation Moto X .

Android 5.1 is now available for AT&T's Moto X

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 09, 2015       

Motorola is rolling Android 5.1 Lollipop its new and few old Motorola devices . Motorola has already updated many of its devices to Android 5.1 Lollipop  .



Also Read - Android 5.1 lollipop soak test for Verzion Moto X


Now Motorola is finally rolling Android 5.1 Lollipop update for AT&T's Moto X 1st generation ( Moto X 2013 ) .

Image - phandroid.com

The software version is 222.26.1 and apart from it Moto X users will get few pre-installed apps update like - Motorola Assist and Migrate, NFC, and enhancements to Active notifications, SmartBoost, MotoCare .



You can update your Moto X by following the below procedure 

Step 1. Your Phone should be on Unlocked Bootloader and Stock Official 5.0.2 firmware to receive the update .



Step 2. Reboot your AT&T's Moto X 1st generation .

Step 3. Go to Settings > About device and Software update .

Step 4. Now follow the steps and Install Android 5.1 OTA update .

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Moto G 2015 3rd Generation VS Moto G 2014 2nd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 08, 2015       

Motorola will be soon launching the next Generation of Motorola Moto G i.e Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation . The images of Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation XT1543/ XT1540 was leaked earlier , Read full news - Here .

Also Read -

Moto G 3rd Generation is Here


Motorola users are desperately waiting for next Generation Moto G . Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation leaked Specifications only shows minor difference over Moto G 2nd Generation .

Moto G 2015 3rd Generation VS Moto G 2014 2nd Generation-

Moto G 2015 3rd Generation VS Moto G 2014 2nd Generation

1. Display -

Moto G 3rd Generation will feature 5 inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and 441 ppi pixel density while on the other hand Moto G 2nd Generation features a 5.0 inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels resoltuion and 294 ppi pixel density .

So Moto G 3rd Generation will be having a full Super HD display ! 

2. Platform -

Moto G 3rd Generation will come with Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box , while Moto G 2nd Generation recently got Android 5.0.2 lollipop update . Both the Smartphones will be upgradable Android M ( when launched ) . 

Also Read - Moto G 2nd Gen will get Android M : Confirmed

Moto G 3rd Generation will come with 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-Core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU while Moto G 2nd Generation comes with Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and Adreno 305 GPU .

3. Memory -

Moto G 3rd Generation will come with 8/16 GB ROM and 1GB RAM ( not confirmed ) , while Moto G 2nd Generation comes with 8/16 GB ROM and 1GB RAM . Both the device features expandable MicroSD card slot .

If Moto G 3rd Generation comes with 2GB RAM , then it will be a winner over Moto G 2nd Generation .

4. Camera -

Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation will feature 13 MP rear and 5 MP front camera with 1080p video recording capability while The 2nd Generation Moto G features 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera with 720p video recording capability .

So , there is no doubt that Moto G 3rd Generation is a winner over Moto G 2nd Generation .

MIUI 6 for Moto G 2nd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 07, 2015       

MIUI 6 , the latest version of MIUI that is based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat is finally available for Moto G 2nd Generation . MIUI 6 is one of the most themed and advance custom Rom available after Cyanogenmod .



Hence Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but MIUI 6 Rom seems has different taste , More over it is based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat .

MIUI 6 is the most themed custom rom available and is loved by Most of the users . Currently the Rom is for Moto G 2nd Generation xt1063 and Xt1068 ( sims not work in Xt1068 ) .

ScreenShots -

How to Install MIUI 6 Rom on Moto G 2nd Gen -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this 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 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Downloads - 

MIUI 6 Moto G 2nd Gen - Download Here

Update Motorola Xoom to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop by OmniRom

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 06, 2015       

Motorola Xoom was launched in Feb 2011 with Android 3.0 Honeycomb and was up gradable officially to Android 4.0.4 by Motorola .

Since it only Got last 4.0.4 update by Motorola and everone wants to be on new Android 5.0 Lollipop version , so Schischu made a Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based Custom Rom for Motorola Xoom .

The Custom Rom is currently in Alpha stage ! It cannot be used for daily use , still you can install it following the below steps .

How to Update Motorola Xoom to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop by OmniRom -

Step 1. Download the Rom from below .

Step 2. Boot to custom recovery mode and wipe dalvik cache , cache , system and data .

Step 3. Install Omni Rom 5.1.1 Lollipop Rom , you downloaded following Step 1.

Step 4. Install Gapps and Superuser for installing Google Apps and rooting your device after that .

Step 5. Reboot your Motorola Xoom .

Downloads -

OmniRom Lollipop - Download Here

Cyanogenmod 12 for Micromax Unite 2 A106

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 04, 2015       

Update - Cyanogenmod 12.1 Android 5.1.1 For Unite 2

Micromax Unite 2 , the most popular low priced Micromax Phone has got Official Android 5.0.2 Lollipop by Micromax . But Micromax has no plans to update it to Android 5.1.1 .

Also Read - Micromax Releases Official Android 5.0 Lollipop for Unite 2


Since Micromax Unite 2 A106 is most popular low priced device , so it has full developer support and finally a developer ( Vijay Jeswal ) has ported Cyanogenmod 12 i.e based on Android 5.0.2 with advance features .



The Custom Rom has few bugs which includes - GPS , FM radio , USSD , Apps force close etc . Cyanogenmod 12.0.2 comes with many new features and has less bugs than Official Android 5.0.2 lollipop .

Review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Unite 2 -

          

Screenshots of Android 5.1.1 Cyanogemod 12 for Micromax Unite 2 A106 -

Video Guide of Installing Cyanogenmod 12 on Micromax Unite 2 -

         

How to Install [Cyanogenmod 12] Android 5.0.2 on Micromax Unite 2 A106 -

Note - You must be on Kitkat 4.4.4 in order to Install Cm12 on Micromax Unite 2 .

Step 1. Download Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 Custom Rom and Carliv 3.0 recovery below . Install the recovery using Flashify or Rashr ( Download App from Google Play ).

Step 2. Place The Rom in your sdcard .

Step 3. Go to recovery mode and Clear data and Clear cache .

Step 4. Select Install Zip from sdcard and select the zip you downloaded following Step 1. 

Step 5. Re-Boot your Micromax Unite 2 .

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12 and Carliv recovery - Download Here

                  

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