This is Android N freeform window mode and you can now enable it !

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 21, 2016       

Recently Google released Android N developer preview with many new features including Split screen , night mode and more . 



Few days back ars technica found a code of Android N freeform window mode ( Use Actual multiple windows at the same time like remix os ) , but the feature was not there in Android N . But now you can enable this awesome feature if you are using Android N developer preview .

image via - ars technica

You can even use freeform window in split screen too , though it will use much RAM and might lag in many devices with low RAM . May be that's the reason Google hid this feature . But you can still enable it by doing a little work .



To enable it follow Ars technica guide .

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Moto G 3rd Generation Getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 15, 2016       

Update - The Rollout has started and every Moto G3 user living in India is getting 6.0.1 Update !

Motorola has finally started rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update for Moto G 3rd Generation . Android 6.0.1 Seems to be last Marshmallow version and its finally out for Moto G3 users .

The Update comes with Latest March 2016 Security patch . The Update is of 371.4 MB and will update Moto G 3rd Generation from Marshmallow 6.0 to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow .



Motorola has also added the new features of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in this sweet update , The new update comes with -

• Android Security - Includes the updates of Android security patches until March 1st 2016.

• Power button to launch camera - You can now launch the camera by double-pressing the power button.

• Camera shutter tone switch - The camera shutter tone switch is back. Now you can turn off and on the sound of the camera shutter at any time.

• Stability Improvements - Includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Screenshots -

Motorola has also posted release notes of Moto G 3rd Gen update for India .

For now only few users have got the update , Keep checking your Smartphone's Setting > Software update .. the update is on its way !

Thanks Jitendra Jaiswal for Screenshots and Info

LG Nexus 5 will get Android N or Not ? Find out Here !

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2016       

Android N developer preview firmware images are out for many nexus Devices ( including  Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, 9, Player and Pixel C ) . But Where is the legendary Google's LG Nexus 5 ?

Seems this time Google might ditch Nexus 5 Android N update . 

Nexus 5 was announced back on October 2013 with Android 4.4.4 KitKat pre-installed and still it is update-able to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Os . 



Last year , Google confirmed that they won’t be updating the Nexus 4 to the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Google explained that this is due to the age of the device, which has passed its support tenure.

So This time also Google might not update Nexus 5 to Android N due to age of the device . 



Though Google might have not provided Android N developer preview images for Nexus 5 , but we can still hope for Official firmware images of Android N for Nexus 5 ( which will be released on May 18 ) .

Android N will enable users to set Display size

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2016       

Android N developer preview images are out now and Android N is a very major upgrade over Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

There are many new changes in Android N like , Split screen feature , Quick reply from notification , Night mode and many more . One new feature of Android N is " Screen Zoom " .

The screen on the right shows the effect of increasing the Display size of a device running an Android N system image.

Android N enables users to set Display size which magnifies or shrinks all elements on the screen, thereby improving device accessibility for users with low vision. Users cannot zoom the screen past a minimum screen width of sw320dp, which is the width of a Nexus 4, a common medium-sized phone . 

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

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2016       

Yes ! Android N developer preview images are out for the following devices , You can download it Now .

Download The firmware images from the link below !

Nexus 5X "bullhead"

Nexus 6 "shamu" 

Nexus 6P "angler" 

Nexus 9 "volantis"

Nexus 9G "volantisg"

Nexus Player "fugu" 

Pixel C "ryu" 

To know everything about Android N - Android 7.0 N : Release Date , Screenshots , Features , News and more

source - Google

Android N Developer Preview Leaked Online : Here's what we know

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2016       

Google is going to reveal its next Android version on May 18 , but according to Ars Technica  The next Android version is already leaked online . 

Though Ars Technica has removed the original article with all the links , but here are some images that a reddit user caught .

So , Yes split screen ( Multi-Window ) feature will be there on Android N . Also This time Android N is gonna be more colorful and simple ( Somewhat like ios 9 ) .

This will be new Notification Bar , Users will be able to reply directly from the notifications .

The links of the Android N developer preview firmware images have been removed from Google's website . 

( Update the firmware images are out now , Download from here )

To know everything about Android N - Android 7.0 N : Release Date , Screenshots , Features , News and more

source - reddit

2.3% of All Devices have Android Marshmallow Installed

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2016       

Every month Google updates Android distribution statistics . This time according to Google's Android distribution statistics , Marshmallow is running on 2.3% of all Android Devices .

Android Marshmallow share has grown upto 1.2% from past month . 



For now , Android Lollipop (5.0 and 5.1) is the most popular version of Google’s mobile operating system with a combined share of 36.1% , followed by Android Kitkat v4.4 with a share of 34.3%.

While Android Jelly bean  (4.1, 4.2, and 4.3) have a total share of 22.3% devices, followed by Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 had a share of 2.3%. Android Gingerbread 2.3 and Froyo 2.2 are still active with a share of 2.6% and 0.1% respectively. 

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This New Android N Touchwiz Callscreen Concept will look amazing on Samsung Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2016       

Every year Google reveal new Android version at Google i/o . along with new Android version , Samsung also releases New Android Based Touchwiz for Samsung Device .

This time we will be getting Android N from Google ( To Know more about Android N - Android 7.0 N : Release Date , Screenshots , Features , News and more ) . Samsung Devices will also get Android N with embedded new Touchwiz UI .



This fan made ( Joan Sterjo ) Android N based Touchwiz Call Screen Concept is just amazing .

This is the New Android N Touchwiz Callscreen Concept . This is how the screen will look when one will get a call on his Samsung Device .

Summing Up , This is how the Screen will look when one will pick up the call -

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If you think this concept is amazing , comment below with your remarks !

Pokemon Go will only work on Android 4.3+ or iPhone 5 ( and above )

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2016       

Niantic Games has already started registration for testing a preliminary Beta version of Pokemon Go  ( The Upcoming Real World Pokemon Game for Android and iOS ) in Japan .

For now Pokemon Go Beta version will only work on Android 4.3 or greater , while iOS devices needs atleast iPhone 5 to Play Pokemon Go .

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[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 .

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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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