[Guide] How to Downgrade Moto G 2nd Gen from Marshmallow to Lollipop

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 05, 2016       

Moto G 2nd Generation comes with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat and was updated to Lollipop a year ago . Skipping Android 5.1.1 , Motorola Recently updated Android version of Moto G 2nd Generation to Marshmallow .

If you are not liking the new Operating System  (  Marshmallow ) then you can Downgrade the OS to Lollipop , by following our below Guide .

Note - We TechDroider is not responsible for any Damage that will be caused to your Smartphone .

How to Downgrade Moto G 2nd Gen from Marshmallow to Lollipop 

Requirements -

• Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Firmware - Moto G2 Firmwares

• ADB and Fastboot - Download Here

Step 1. Extract Both the Above files in the Same folder .

Step 2. Boot your Phone to Bootloader mode and Connect your Device to PC .

Step 3. Open Command Prompt on the Folder ( Press shift and Click Right mouse button and open Command Prompt ) .

Step 4. Now Paste this Command 

mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin

mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin

mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img

mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img

mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0

mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1

mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2

mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3

mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

mfastboot.exe erase modemst1 

mfastboot.exe erase modemst2 

mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn

mfastboot.exe erase cache 

mfastboot.exe erase userdata

mfastboot.exe reboot

Now your Moto G 2nd Generation will boot to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop , If you are still getting problem or Your Phone doesn't Boot after following above process , Flash Marshmallow firmware again to restore it back .

Telus : Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update coming to Moto X Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 05, 2016       

Telus has updated their software update schedule and they are going to roll out Marshmallow update for many devices this month .



Below is the dates and details of devices which will get the updates according to telus . Along with Moto X Play , many other nexus and samsung devices will be getting some updates .

But the Good thing is that Moto X Play will be the first Motorola device to get Android 6.0.1 update , Along with new Android update the device will get Bug Fixes + Enhancements + Security Update On 9th Of March .

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This Video Shows How Android N Notification Bar and Quick Settings Panel will Look Like !

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2016       

Recently Android Police leaked some screenshots of the Android N 7.0 Redesigned Notification Shade And Quick Settings Panel .

Find more about Android N - Android 7.0 N : Release Date , Screenshots , Features , News and more

Well Here's a Android fan made ( Simon Paturel ) Video that shows exactly how Android N Notification Panel will look like when one will use it .

( We converted the video to GIF image )

We converted it to a GIF Image 

via Simon Paturel ( G+ )

Android 7.0 N : Release Date , Screenshots , Features , News and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2016       

Every year Google launches a new Android version and This year we are waiting for Android N to get revealed by Google . We don't know what Android N will be called , but that's sure it will be again a popular sweet name .


So far we have got to know much About Android N and we will be updating this post with every latest news and rumors About Upcoming Android N 7.0 . 

So lets get started -

Android N 7.0 Release Date -

Update :- 9 March 2016 : Google just released Android N firmware images for Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, 9, Player and Pixel C .

There is no Official words that Android N is launching this year , But we all know that Google will be unveiling The Next Android Os ( i.e Android 7.0 N ) this year at Google I/O .

This Year Google I/O will be start on 18th Of May , So you all can expect Android N to be released on 18th Of May only .

Android N 7.0 Images -

Update :- 9 March 2016 : Here are Android N developer preview Screenshots and images !

Android N developer preview Screenshot showing Quick Reply feature

Android N developer preview Screenshot showing Split screen Multi-window feature

#Leaked Images -

So , far we have got many Android N leaked images from perfect sources and Here are some of them .

Above are the leaked images of Android N system Settings ( Actually Advance system settings ) . To know more about it - Here are Images of Android N 7.0 System Settings

Above are the Images of Android N new Notification panel and Quick Settings panel . To know more about it - Here are Images of Android N Notification Bar and Quick Setting Panel .

That's the first Android Image leaked which shows new Dark and Light theme with Hamburger menu , To know more about it - Android N to come with Light and Dark theme Option .


Android N 7.0 Features -

• Dark and Light Theme - Android N will feature an Option to set the theme as Dark or Light . The feature was first shown in Android M developer preview , but then removed in the Orignal Android M release . 

• Stylus Support - Seems to be a rumor , but Android N 7.0 Can come with inbuilt stylus support .

• MultiWindow / Split Screen - Android N will be coming up with MultiWindow support . With this new feature , users will be able to use two or more than two apps at the same time .

• No App drawer - Google might Kill the app drawer . But we don't think so , because that's the thing that make Android and Apple iOS different . 

Android N News and Rumors -

25 Feb 2016 - Android N to come with Light and Dark theme Option

29 Feb 2016 - Android Teases Android N , Name of next Android version to be Na....

1 March 2016 - Here are Images of Android N Notification Bar and Quick Setting Panel 

4 March 2016 - Here are Images of Android N 7.0 System Settings

4 March 2016 - This Video Shows How Android N Notification Bar and Quick Settings Panel will Look Like !


9 March 2016 - Android N Developer Preview Leaked Online : Here's what we know


9 March 2016 - Download Android N Preview Images For Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, 9, Player and Pixel C


9 March 2016 - Android N will enable users to set Display size


21 March 2016 - This is Android N freeform window mode and you can now enable it !

So , That's all we know till now ! What you think About upcoming Android N ? comment below -

Here are Images of Android N 7.0 System Settings

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2016       

Android N is expected to be revealed at Google I/O 2016 . But you don't have to wait for Google I/O to get a look of Android N .

Few weeks ago images of Android N was leaked online which shows Light and Dark theme Option and Advance Setting panel , New Notification Panel and Quick Settings  . 



Android Police has leaked some screenshots of Upcoming Android N 7.0 System Settings menu -

The new settings seems to be more advanced , many of the setting can display the status ( Data usage , Battery percentage etc ) .



The hamburger menu will also be there to navigate quickly between different setting options .

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How to enable hidden Google Apps in Remix Os Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2016       

On March 1 , 2016 Jide Finally released the beta version of Remix Os . The beta version comes with many new features which include ( 32-bit support , Dual Boot support , UEFI support ) and over 50 bug fixes .


Remix Os is a Android Based Operating system , But it did not comes with Google Play services .. Well Actually It comes with Google Play Services , but they are Disabled and Hidden . 


We don't know why Jide have disabled Google Play services on latest Remix Os Beta . But thanks to a redditor ( SubredditReddit ) for finding a way to Enable all the Google play services .

How to enable hidden Google Apps in Remix Os Beta  

Requirements -

• Remix Os Beta Installed on Your System - Guide

Step 1. Boot to Remix Os Beta 

Step 2. Now On The Remix Os Home screen , Enter Root terminal by Just Pressing ( Alt + F1 ) Keys .

Step 3. Now In The terminal Type and run this -

pm disable com.jide.apppolicy

Step 4. Now to Display all the Disabled apps , Run this command -

pm list packages -d

Step 5. Now you will get a list of all the Apps disabled , to enable them type -

pm enable <package name> 

Example - To enable play store type 

pm enable com.android.vending

And enable all the Google apps by using the 5th Step .

Step 6. Now Press [ Alt + F7 ] to Enter Remix Os Home screen .

 via - reddit

That's It , Share your comments below -

How to Install Remix Os Beta With Windows [ Dual Boot ]

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2016       

Remix Os Beta 

Jide has finally released the Beta version of Remix Os , The new Beta version comes with many new features and bug fixes over the previous Alpha version .


Some of the new features of Remix Os Beta includes - Dual Boot Installer  , 32-bit support , UEFI support and more . 

So to Dual Boot Remix OS with Windows there is a bit different but very simple process . 

Also Read -

• How to enable hidden Google Apps in Remix Os Beta

Here are the steps  to Install Remix Os Beta With Windows [ Dual Boot ] -

Requirements -

• Official Remix Os Beta - Download Here

• 20GB Hard Disk Partition ( 16GB will also work ) ( FAT32 ) ( Guide )

Step 1. Extract The file using WinRaR or any other software .

Step 2. Open remixos-installation-tool .

Step 3. In Iso File section choose Remix Os ISO file , In Type choose Hard Disk , In Drive Choose the new 20GB Hard Disk partition ( For me Its R: Drive ).

Step 4. Wait for the Installation to get Completed .

Step 5. Click On Reboot .

In The Windows Boot Menu Choose Remix OS . First Remix OS boot will take some time .

Share your views and comments below -

Moto G 2nd Generation Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow in US

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2016       

Few days back Motorola pushed Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Moto G 2nd Generation in India and Brazil . Along with the update , Motorola also published Moto G 2nd Gen Marshmallow kernel files .

Now , Users living in US are getting Android Marshmallow update on their 2nd Generation Moto G .

Moto G 2nd Generation Comes with Android 4.4.4 Kitkat and was updated to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Last year . Now users can update the device to Android 6.0 Marshmallow Skipping Android 5.1.1 Lollipop .

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All Motorola Devices now available on Amazon India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 01, 2016       

After Shortly making the Moto X Force , Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G Turbo available on Amazon , Motorola India has finally brought approx all Motorola Devices to the e-commerce retailer .

Now all the Motorola smartphones are available on Amazon , with discount offer's , The Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G, Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), and Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition smartphones have Rs. 1,000 off while the Moto 360 has Rs. 2,000 off .

In Addition to Amazon is offering additional 10 percent cashback ( upto 1500 ) on purchase from SBI Debit and Credit cards .

So , Now Motorola Devices will be sold exclusively on Flipkart as well as Amazon . The Users can choose between the two e-commerce retailer while purchasing Any new Moto Device .

[Download] Official Remix Os Beta version for PC

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 01, 2016       

Jedi has finally released Official Remix Os BETA version for PC ( after testing the alpha version ) . The Beta version comes with many new features and major bug fixes over the alpha one .

[ Recalling again ] The company which was founded by three Google ex-employees . They has developed Remix OS and thanks to their partnership with the Android-x86 project which enables Remix os to Run on Any PC regardless any major Specification .

The new Remix Os Beta version comes with many new features which includes -

• Hard Drive Installer for Dual Boot

• 32-bit Support

• UEFI Support

• OTA Software update support

•  And around 50 bug fixes 

The Beta version of Remix Os is now available for Download , you can Download it from below link .


Remix Os Beta for PC Download Here 

Installation Guide - How to Install Remix Os Beta With Windows [ Dual Boot ]



Here is the official Introduction video of Remix Os Beta - 

Here are Images of Android N Notification Bar and Quick Setting Panel

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 01, 2016       

Few weeks ago an image of Android N was leaked online which shows Light and Dark theme Option and Advance Setting panel on Android N . 

Today , Android Police has leaked some new images of Android N which shows Redesigned Notification Shade And Quick Settings Panel .

The new design looks quite simple and handy . Although its not the final build of Android N ,Its possible Google to change how Android N will look finally .



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Android Teases Android N , Name of next Android version to be Na.....

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 29, 2016       

Google's new Best Friend Award commercial has Rock, Paper, and Scissors becoming Best friends overcoming school bullying .

After the new commercial , Android finally Awarded "Paper" as the Best Friend . And here comes the Thanks Giving Speech ( which teases Android N ) .

So , Next Android version will be probably starting with "Na....." .

WhatsApp to End support for Symbian , BlackBerry and Windows Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 29, 2016       

If you are a regular WhatsApp user and using an Older Symbian , Blackberry or Windows Smartphone then you are probably Doomed !

WhatsApp announced that it will be ending support for BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, Nokia Symbian S60, Android 2.1 and Android 2.2, and Windows Phone 7.1 by the end of 2016 .



So , If you are still using an Older version of Symbian , Blackberry or Windows OS then you will not be able to use WhatsApp by the end of 2016 .

Why , WhatsApp is doing all this ? 

The reason is simple , most of the mobile users use Android and iOS Smartphones and WhatsApp will not support the Os which is used by only a little no. of peoples .

Motorola Is 3rd Most Preferred Brand in the US !

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 28, 2016       

Motorola is 3rd Most Preference Brand in US after Apple and Samsung according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech .

Smartphone penetration has hit 65 percent in the U.S.

The company reports that in the US 40 percent of consumers who plan to upgrade their device prefer Apple, followed by 35 percent who prefer Samsung, 6 percent who prefer Motorola .

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Verizon's Motorola DROID Turbo 2 Getting Marshmallow via Soak Test

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 28, 2016       

Some Droid Turbo 2 users are finally getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update via Soak test . The users those have registered for Soak Test are not getting Marshmallow update .

The update is of 1164.3 MB and will update Motorola Droid Turbo 2 to Marshmallow , Along with Marshmallow update the smartphone also got latest security patch ( March 1 , 2016 ) .

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[Deal] Flat Rs. 3000 Off on Moto X Style + Exchange Up To Rs.17000

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 27, 2016       

If you are waiting to buy a new Moto Smartphone and want to get rid of your old Smartphone , this is the best deal for you .

Get Motorola Moto X Style at Just Rs. 28,999/- ( 3000/- Off ) with Exchange offer up to Rs. 17000 . The offer is available on both 16GB as well as 32GB model of Moto X Style .

You can buy Moto X Style at Rs. 3000 Off and with Exchange offer from Flipkart .

Moto X Style comes with a 5.7 inch Quad HD display . The Smartphone has 21MP Rear and 5MP Front camera .

This Device comes with 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Hexa Core Processor with 3GB Of RAM , The Smartphone is available in both 16GB and 32GB Model with expandable storage upto 128GB .

Moto X Force Now available Retail Stores In India

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 27, 2016       

Motorola's First Shatterproof Smartphone i.e Moto X Force is now available Offline at number of physical retail stores in India .

Customers living in India can now purchase Moto X Force at a price tag of Rs. 49,999 along with this , EMI Options are also available with different credit cards . 

Moto X Force will be available in three colors which includes Black, Gray and White . 

Motorola Mocks Apple's ( Think Different ) and iPhone in New Moto X Force Ad

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2016       

Motorola Moto X Force is the first smartphone with Shatterproof display and its really a great smartphone for many of us , because 33% people looses their Smartphone screens daily .

Motorola has mocked Apple's "Think Different" , iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Smartphone in their new Moto X Force Advertisement .

In this new Motorola's TVC , People are shown dropping their iPhone , Samsung Smartphone accidentally , and this result to breaking their Smartphone Display and Screen .

Moto X Pure Edition Receives Security Patch Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2016       

Motorola is now rolling out security patches for Moto Smartphones . If you own Moto X Pure Edition XT1575  then you can Download and Install the new Security Patch update from Settings > About phone .

The update is of 6MB and contains February Security Patches .

If you haven't got the update , You can Download it from XDA .

Android N to come with Light and Dark theme Option

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2016       

Google is going to announce Android N ( Probably Android 7.0 ) this year on 18 May ! 

Android N will come with many new features and bug fixes over Android 6.0 Marshmallow . 

Android N or Android 7.0 will be coming up with Night mode option ( Light and Dark theme ) , The above screenshots are from Nexus 5 Running Android N .

Back in 2015 Google released developer preview of Android M ( Known as Android 6.0 Marshmallow now ) , Android M Developer preview came with Night Mode feature . But Google removed that feature from Official Android 6.0 Marshmallow . 

But the feature will be back with Android N . Along with Dark theme , we can expect Multi-Window , No App drawer and other interesting features . Though Android N will look almost same as Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Lollipop in Interface ,