[Poll] What Version of Android is Your Phone Running ?

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 30, 2015       

This year Google released Android 6.0 Marshmallow and few phones already got Marshmallow update officially while other are running unofficial Marshmallow .

Even Some users are satisfied with Android 5.0 Lollipop on their Smartphones . 

Regardless, there are still many phones running KitKat and Jelly Bean and even below . Our question today is, what version of Android is your current smartphone running?

You can see the version of Android on Your Phone's Settings > About Phone > Software info .

What Version of Android is Your Phone Running?

Moto G ( 1st and 2nd Gen ) Getting Marshmallow update via Official Cyanogenmod 13

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 30, 2015       

Motorola Moto G 1st Generation ( 2013 ) and Moto G 2nd Generation ( 2014 ) can finally install Official Cyanogenmod 13 which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow .



Cyanogenmod 13 is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow , Cyanogenmod 13 has more features than official Marshmallow . In additional to Stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow , Cyanogenmod 13 comes with theme manager , and many Cyanogenmod tweaks .

Although Moto G 1st Generation will not get official Marshmallow update from Motorola . But Finally , Moto G 2013 today got this official nightly of Cyanogenmod 13 ( Marshmallow ) .



Moto G 2nd Generation will get Official Marshmallow from Motorola , but why to wait so long ? If Official Cm13 Marshmallow is also available for Moto G 2014 .

Sadly Moto G 2015 ( 3rd Generation ) has not got Official Cyanogenmod 13 at this time .

You can download Official Cyanogenmod 13 nightly -

Moto G 1st Gen ( falcon ) - Here

Moto G 2nd Gen ( titan ) - Here

This Limited Edition 'Super Mario' watch will cost you $18,950

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 29, 2015       

If you are a real Nintendo fan and can spend money on Any Product of it then here comes a luxury Super Mario Bros. Watch for you .

Luxury watchmaker Romain Jerome just unveiled a limited edition Super Mario Bros. Watch which will cost $18,950 


via - Engadget
Source - Romain Jerome

Android 5.1.1 update rolling out for Moto E 2nd Gen [ 4G ]

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 29, 2015       

Motorola has started rolling Android 5.1 Lollipop for Moto E 2nd Gen ( Surnia ) users in India . Users of Motorola Moto E 2nd Generation can now update their Smartphones to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop .

The Lollipop 5.1.1 update is now seeding for Indian users of Moto E 2nd Gen in Phases . Many users have already reported to get Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update . Users reported that it is not soak test ( as soak test was over last week ) .



The update is of 402.2 MB and is available for Moto E 2nd Generation users running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop .

Also Read - [Confirmed] Moto E 2nd Generation will not get Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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

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

via - Motorola Forum

Step 2. Reboot your Moto E 2nd Generation .

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

Step 4. Now follow the steps and Install Android 5.1.1 OTA update .

Marshmallow's Battery-Saving Feature " Doze " now Available for Older Android

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 28, 2015       

Android Marshmallow comes with many new features and one of the best feature is "Doze" which stops apps from using the network when your phone is idle .



But now you can get this feature by Installing Doze App on Devices running Android 4.1 Jelly bean and above . This app work amazingly and it prevents your apps from sending or receiving data without disabling your Wi-Fi or 2G/3G/4G data . 

This apps is not like normal battery saver , It is very useful and will surely increase your phone's battery life .



This application has many options , You can download this app from play store .

Doze - Play Store

[Deal] Moto G 2nd Generation Available in just 99.99$

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 28, 2015       

Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation is now available for 99.99$ only ( 6680 INR ) on Amazon . This Moto G 2nd Generation will come with 8GB ROM and is already Unlocked .



Its a great deal to buy Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation just at 99.99$ . Although this deal will end on  December 1 , after that the price will go to its original price of $179.99 .



Buy - Amazon

Full Specifications of Moto G 2nd Gen -


The all new Moto G 2nd Generation comes with 5-inch Hd IPS display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass , It has two stereo speakers . The rear camera is of 8 mp and Front camera is of 2 mp , This time Moto G has been alloted A Micro-SD card slot that has capability to extend memory upto 32 Gb . How ever Moto G comes with 16GB / 32GB internal memory .

Moto G 2nd Generation has 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor and Has 1 gb of ram , which is quite good for Device performance . Moto G will come with android 4.4.4 Kitkat Out of the box and It will be updated to Android L as The new android version will be out . There will be many new features in the New Generation Moto G .

Moto G 3rd Gen getting 2nd Marshmallow Soak Test

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 28, 2015       

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices that are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow . And Finally Motorola has started Soak Test update on Moto G 3rd Generation .

Also Read - Moto G 3rd Gen getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow via Soak Test [ First Soak test ]



Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation users who have registered for Soak Test is now finally getting another Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow soak test update . 

The new Soak test has Android Security patch level of December 1 2015 .

Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with many new features and whole new Android experience over Android 5.0 Lollipop .





The new 6.0 Marshmallow will change Moto G 3rd Generation's System version to 24.11.14  and the build no. to MPI24.65-14 .

Root and Install TWRP recovery on Moto G 2nd Gen ( Marshmallow )

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 27, 2015       

Recently Moto G 2nd Generation users got Marshmallow update via Soak test , Even Marshmallow soak test was captured for XT1069 and is now available for download , Even users can install this update on XT1068  .



Read Here - [OTA][Download] Official Marshmallow for Moto G 2nd Gen XT1069



Now users can root and install TWRP custom recovery on their Moto G 2nd Generation ( XT1069 ) and ( XT1068 - if running above Marshmallow firmware ) on Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

How to Install TWRP recovery on Moto G 2nd Generation ( Marshmallow ) -

Step 1. Download Root_titan_M zip from below .

Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3.Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4.Open the zip downloaded following step 1.

Step 5. Run the .bat file ( which you will get after extracting [Step 1 zip ] ) .


Downloads -

Download - Root_titan_M.zip ( .bat file inside )



How to Root Moto G 2nd Generation -

Step 1. Download Superuser zip  from below .

Step 2. Go to recovery by First going to fastboot and choosing recovery by first pressing down volume then up volume buttons .

Step 3. Select Install zip from Sdcard and select Superuser zip , you downloaded in Step 1.

Step 4. Reboot your Phone .

Downloads -

Download - Root Superuser zip 



via - Xda

Nokia C1 Leaked running Android and Windows 10

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 26, 2015       

According to sources Nokia was secretly working on a Smartphone and will be back with a bang in year 2016 . Today Nokia C1 leaked in  renders running Windows 10 and Android Os .

This is the first leaked image of Nokia C1 which suggests that Nokia latest flagship will be having minimalist and sleek design .

Nokia C1 will come with Android 5.0 Lollipop and Windows 10 OS . As usual Nokia will use Nokia Z launcher on Nokia C1 ( Android ) .

via - Igyaan

[OTA][Download] Official Marshmallow for Moto G 3rd Gen XT1544

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 25, 2015       

Motorola has already Announced list of devices that are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update . 



Also Read -

• List of Motorola Devices that are going to get Marshmallow

Moto G 3rd Gen ( AKA Moto G 2015 ) is finally getting Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update . If you are a Moto G 3rd Gen user and want to update to Marshmallow then you can follow below steps .

Thanks 5233hacked ( Xda dev ) for sharing the zip !

[OTA] How to update Moto G 3rd Gen XT1544 to Official  Marshmallow -

Note - This will only work on XT1544 !

Step 1. Download the OTA update zip from below

Step 2. Reboot your Smartphone .

Step 3. Go to Settings > About Phone > System updates .

Step 4. You will get a Notification of  " New System update available " .

Step 5. Select " I'm In " and download the update and Install it .

Finally Your Moto G 3rd Gen is updated to official Marshmallow .

Downloads -

Marshmallow OTA File for XT1544 - Download Here

If you find any difficulty in updating your smartphone , feel free to comment below -

Here's How to fix Android Marshmallow Battery Drain due to WiFi

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 24, 2015       

Android Marshmallow is a huge update over Android Lollipop and comes with many bug fixes and many changes over Android Lollipop .

But many users are reporting Battery Draining issue due to WiFi on Android Marshmallow . 

Here are the screenshots by some users who is actually facing WiFi Drain -

But No need to worry , a YouTuber - Israel Neves have just shared a way to fix that Battery Draining issue due to WiFi . 

Here's How to fix Android Marshmallow Battery Drain due to WiFi -

Step 1. Go To Settings > Battery .

Step 2. Open Advanced WiFi Settings by Touching Three dots .

Step 3. Open Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep and select Never .

Step 4. Open Wi-Fi frequency band and select 2.4Ghz only .

Step 5. Now Go To Settings > Location .

Step 6. Open Location mode and select Device only .

Step 7. Open Scanning by Touching Three dots and turn off WiFi scanning !

Tats it ! If you are having any problem you can watch his video - Here - How to fix wifi Battery drain , or you can comment below .

[Download] Official Cyanogenmod 13 Marshmallow Nightlies

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 24, 2015       

Finally Cyanogen has released First Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Builds which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow . 



Cyanogenmod 13 Nightlies are now available for download .

Official Cyanogenmod 13 Nightlies are available for these devices-

• OnePlus One (bacon)  - Download Here

• Nexus 7 (deb & flo)  - Download Here

• LG G4 (h815)  - Download Here

• Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (mondrianwifi)  - Download Here

• LG GPad 7.0 (v400 & v410)  - Download Here

• LG G3 Verizon (vs985)  - Download Here

• Moto X 2014 (victara)  - Download Here

According to Cyanogen , More devices will be added to the list withing few weeks !

via - Cyanogenmod.org

Samsung Galaxy S7 might feature microSD slot

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 23, 2015       

Samsung is soon going to reveal Samsung Galaxy S7 flagship with amazing features .  Along with new Samsung Galaxy S7 , Samsung might introduce us with more new Smartphones / Tabs .

According to  new rumor Samsung Galaxy S7 might feature a Sdcard Slot for memory expansion . 



Samsung Galaxy S7 will come with 5.2 inch while S7 edge will come with 5.7 inch display . Along with it Both the smartphones will come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

via Gsmarena

[Android 6.0 Marshmallow] Cyanogenmod 13 for Moto G 3rd Gen ( 2015 )

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2015       

Cyanogenmod 13 which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow is finally available for Moto G 3rd Generation  ( AKA Moto G 2015 ) , Cyanogenmod 13 comes with some additional features over Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow .



Thanks to Xda developer Alberto97 for Making Cyanogenmod 13 for Moto G 3rd Generation . It has some bugs which includes - some cm functions , gps , MSIM and some graphic glitch .



If you didn't liked the Custom Rom - Feel free to Flash Stock firmware 

Screenshots -

Follow These Guides and Then proceed for Cyanogenmod 13  Installation on Motorola Moto G 3rd generation .

• How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto G 3rd Gen ( 2015 )

• How to install TWRP recovery on Moto G 3rd Generation ( 2015 )

• Root Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation

How to Install Cyanogenmod 13 on Moto G 3rd generation ( 2015 ) -

Step 1. Your Phone must be having unlocked Bootloader , Rooted and TWRP Installed .

Step 2. Download Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Rom and Its Gapps for Moto G 3rd generation from below .

Step 3. Boot to Recovery mode .

Step 4. Clear data , Clear cache , Clear dalvik cache .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard .

Step 6. Choose the file you downloaded following Step 2 ( First flash CrDroid , then flash Gapps ) . 

Step 7. Reboot system now .

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 13 Rom  - Download Here

[OTA][Download] Official Marshmallow for Moto G 2nd Gen XT1069

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2015       

Motorola has already Announced list of devices that are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update . 



Also Read -

• List of Motorola Devices that are going to get Marshmallow

Moto G 2nd Gen ( AKA Moto G 2014 ) is finally getting Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update . If you are a Moto G 2nd Gen user and want to update to Marshmallow then you can follow below steps .

[OTA] How to update Moto G 2nd Gen XT1069 to Official  Marshmallow -

Note - This will only work on XT1069 !

Step 1. Download the OTA update zip from below

Step 2. Reboot your Smartphone .

Step 3. Go to Settings > About Phone > System updates .

Step 4. You will get a Notification of  " New System update available " .

Step 5. Select " I'm In " and download the update and Install it .

Finally Your Moto G 2nd Gen is updated to official Marshmallow .

Downloads -

Marshmallow OTA File for XT1069 - Download Here

If you find any difficulty in updating your smartphone , feel free to comment below -

Marshmallow update will make Moto G 2nd Generation infinitely better

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2015       

Moto G 2nd Generation runs on Android 5.0.2 and will be directly updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow , Recently Motorola Started rolling Android 6.0 Marshmallow update ( Soak test ) for Moto G 2nd Generation .

Also read - Moto G 2nd Gen getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow via Soak Test


Many users have updated their Moto G 2nd Gen to marshmallow via soak test and users are experiencing tremendous improvement over Android 5.0.2 Lollipop .

  

According to users there are no bugs in Android Marshmallow soak test update , even every app and animations are working flawlessly . Moto G 2nd Gen battery backup has improved a lot with Marshmallow update .



Motorola will be soon going to roll official update to all Moto G 2nd Generation users .

Source - AndroidPit

Nexus Devices going to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow soon !

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2015       

Google is all ready to roll Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to Nexus Devices . Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow includes many bug fixes , security updates and few new features over Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

Nexus Devices which will get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow includes -

• Nexus 6P
• Nexus 6
• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 5
• Nexus 7 [ 2013 ]
• Nexus 9

Yesterday only some Cherry Mobile G1 Android One users in Philippines got Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update , so nexus users can expect the update which will be going to start from next month .

Android 6.0.1 Screenshot from Android One

Most probably the update will start from December . As already known Nexus 4 , Nexus 7 [ 2012 ] and Nexus 10 users will not get Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update .

Here's Awesome Fan made Android Marshmallow Boot Animation

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 20, 2015       

Google Android Marshmallow Boot Animation is simple and has no uniqueness . But Here is an Awesome Fan made Android Marshmallow Boot Animation .



This animation is made by Kiernan Moore , he has also made many boot animations for Cyanogenmod based roms .

You can download the above animation from Play Store , It will only get installed if your phone is running on Cyanogenmod 11 or 12 .



This animation is made with Adobe After Effects .

Source - Reddit

2nd Gen Android One Getting 6.0.1 Marshmallow

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 20, 2015       

Android One Smartphones are now getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update . In Android One Smartphones Security and system updates are handled by Google , So Latest Android updates will be always coming first to Android One series .



As reported by Some users Cherry Mobile G1 ( Android One ) has started getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update . Thanks to Joey Huab for uploading these screenshots !



Here are some screenshots of the update -

You might be thinking that this Screenshots are fake because of " December 1 2015 : Android Security level " , But the Screenshots are real as previously also Android One Got Marshmallow update on October 2015 with " November 1 2015 : Android Security level " .

via - reddit

Moto G 2nd Gen getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow via Soak Test

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 19, 2015       

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices that are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow . And Finally Motorola has started Soak Test update of Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Moto G 2nd Generation .



Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation users who have registered for Soak Test is now finally getting Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow updated . Some users of Moto G 2nd Gen have Got soak test update yesterday  .

via TuttoAndroid

via TuttoAndroid

Even a Reddit user has shared some battery life screenshots of Moto G 2nd Generation running on Official 6.0 Soak test update .

via - reddit ( NooJoicey )

Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with many new features and whole new Android experience over Android 5.0 Lollipop .





The New Soak Test update is of 461 mb .

via - 1,2 .