How to manually Install Official Firmware on Mi A2 via Fastboot Commands

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

When you pick-up your Xiaomi Mi A2 and attempt to Install Official Firmware via Xiaomi's Flash Tool "MiFlash", you will get an error, well i received one. After spending a few hours with the Mi A2 and its Firmware stuff, I've figured out manual method to Install it.

You'll need ADB and Fastboot, Xiaomi Mi A2 (Unboxing) Official Fastboot Firmware which you can download from Xiaomi's MIUI Forum, and a Desktop, Phew..

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Below are the Steps on How to manually Install Official Android Firmware on your Xiaomi Mi A2 via Fastboot - 

1) Extract the Fastboot Firmware and Open Images folder where you'll find all the System, Boot, and other Image files.

2) Extract and paste the ADB and Fastboot files to the Fastboot Firmware Images folder, which you extracted in Step 1.

3) Open Fastboot via CMD and Paste all the below Commands -

fastboot flash bluetooth_a bluetooth.img
fastboot flash bluetooth_b bluetooth.img
fastboot flash devcfg_a devcfg.img
fastboot flash devcfg_b devcfg.img
fastboot flash dsp_a dsp.img
fastboot flash dsp_b dsp.img
fastboot flash modem_a modem.img
fastboot flash modem_b modem.img
fastboot flash xbl_a xbl.img
fastboot flash xbl_b xbl.img
fastboot flash pmic_a pmic.img
fastboot flash pmic_b pmic.img
fastboot flash rpm_a rpm.img
fastboot flash rpm_b rpm.img
fastboot flash tz_a tz.img
fastboot flash tz_b tz.img
fastboot flash hyp_a hyp.img
fastboot flash hyp_b hyp.img
fastboot flash keymaster_a keymaster.img
fastboot flash keymaster_b keymaster.img
fastboot flash cmnlib64_a cmnlib64.img
fastboot flash cmnlib64_b cmnlib64.img
fastboot flash cmnlib_a cmnlib.img
fastboot flash cmnlib_b cmnlib.img
fastboot flash abl_a abl.elf
fastboot flash abl_b abl.elf
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
fastboot flash system_a system.img
fastboot flash system_b system.img
fastboot flash vendor_a vendor.img
fastboot flash vendor_b vendor.img
fastboot flash mdtp_a mdtp.img
fastboot flash mdtp_b mdtp.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash splash splash.img
fastboot flash mdtpsecapp_a mdtpsecapp.img
fastboot flash mdtpsecapp_b mdtpsecapp.img
fastboot flash storsec storsec.mbn
fastboot reboot

4) Enjoy!

Download Links?

Fastboot and ADB - Download Here

Xiaomi Mi A2 Firmware - Download Here

5th Soak Test for Moto G5s Plus Now Taking Place, Official Oreo expected September 2nd week

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

Still waiting for the Android Oreo update for your Moto G5 Series phone? All we know at this point is that, yes, Motorola is testing Oreo on Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5 Plus and their non-plus models. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.

Now, Motorola is rolling out another update for the Moto G5s Plus running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-36 for the G5s Plus. Note that this is the 5th Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update the G5s Plus is getting. The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, and enhancements.

This is most likely the last Soak Test update for the G5s Plus, Motorola is expected to release the Official Android 8.1 Oreo for the G5s Plus starting 2nd week of September. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thanks Vivek!

New OnePlus 6T Confirmed by Russian Certification

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2018       

OnePlus is widely expected to unveil the OnePlus 6T on October 2018. Today, Russian Certification confirmed the OnePlus's upcoming Android flagship, the OnePlus 6T. The EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) listing also confirms the Model number of 6T as A6013.

OnePlus 6T is expected to feature a Waterdrop Display just like recently announced Oppo and Vivo Smartphone. Will be powered by Snapdragon 845 CPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 64/128/256GB of Internal Storage and other high-end Specs.

Recently Cnet reported that OnePlus is working exclusively with T-Mobile for the US variant of OnePlus 6T. The company plans to announce this new Smartphone later in October at a price tag starting $550.

Excited? We will let you know once get more information about the OnePlus 6T. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

/Techupdates

OnePlus 6 Gets Official Android Pie HydrogenOS Beta 2 with September Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 24, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. OnePlus has already confirmed the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

Just a few days back, we reported that HydrogenOS Firmware based on Android 9.0 Pie is now available for the OnePlus 6. This Firmware is for their Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support. The Firmware comes with few Pre-installed Chinese apps and has no Google apps included, but you can download and flash it manually.

Now OnePlus 6 on HydrogenOS Android Pie Beta is getting another update with latest September 2018 Patch, tons of Fixes (Launcher, Phone, Status Bar, and Settings).

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more.

OnePlus plans to update the Global OnePlus 6 to Android Pie Open Beta starting this week. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

OnePlus Forum

Rumored Motorola One Power Specs Leak Out: 5000mAh Battery, 19:9 Screen

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2018       

Just a few weeks ago Motorola announced the China Exclusive Motorola P30 with Notched Display, now there are a few rumors floating around that Motorola will be announcing a whole new series "Motorola One".

An anonymous tipster came to 91mobiles with a few specs about the unannounced Motorola One Power. First off they said the screen would be 6.18-inches 19:9 FHD+ with a screen-to-body ratio of 81 percent. It is expected to feature Android 8.1 Oreo with Google's Android One Support.

Other Specs includes a Snapdragon 636 CPU, 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB Storage, 5,000mAh with 15W fast charging via USB Type-C port.

As far as the Cameras are concerned, Motorola One Power seems to offer a dual rear sensor of 16MP with 1.12µm pixel size, paired by a secondary 5-megapixel sensor. Front includes a 12-megapixel camera with 1.25µm pixel size. There's fast face unlock too.

With One Power, Motorola targets Redmi Note 5 Pro, Zenfone Max Pro M1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus. Excited?

//91Mobiles

OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T Gets a Small Update With OxygenOS 5.0.5

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2018       

OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T is now getting Official OxygenOS 5.0.5 Software along with General bug fixes and improvements.

Also Read: Official Android Pie is coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 5.0.5 for the OnePlus 3 & OnePlus 3T features nothing, weighs in at around 38MB via OTA, and 1521MB as Full ROM.

We are starting to push the incremental roll-out of OxygenOS 5.0.5 for the OnePlus 3 & 3T. This build contains general bug fixes and improvements.

Changelog:

System

• General bug fixes and improvements

The latest update is rolling out in phases to a limited number of devices. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Mi A1 is Getting New Update, No It's not Pie!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

Xiaomi Mi A1 owners should be seeing August’s security patch rolling out starting today. According to the changelog, the Software weighs in at around 474.4MB.

If you own one of these devices, be on the lookout. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought 9.0 Pie, which is already available for a few Smartphones.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi A1 will be getting Android Pie. However, there's no information when Xiaomi plans to roll it out.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

OnePlus 5 & OnePlus 5T gets Official Project Treble with OxygenOS 5.1.5

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T is now getting Official OxygenOS 5.1.5 Software along with Project Treble Support.

Also Read: Android P Confirmed for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

OxygenOS 5.1.5 for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T features August 2018 Security patches, a new feature that lets you confirm your device’s PIN code without tapping the check button on the lock screen.

Changelog

• Updated Android security patch to 2018.8
• Confirm PIN without tapping √ to unlock the phone (Settings -> Security & lock screen -> Screen lock -> PIN)

Note that OnePlus hasn't mentioned Treble Support in the Changelog. The latest update is rolling out in phases to a limited number of devices.

/OnePlus

[Updated - 22/08/18] Motorola Seems to be Gearing Up for a Wave of August 2018 Security Patch, Here are the Release Notes

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2018       

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of August 2018 Security Patches onto its Moto devices. We are now seeing August 2018 Security Patch release notes for the Moto E5 series, Moto G5, Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5s, Moto Z2 Play, Moto G6 Play, and Moto X4. We have yet too find info for the Moto G4 series, though it seems they have reached their EOL, atleast for the Security Patches.

Below, we have the Full list of Motorola Moto Smartphones along with their August 2018 Security Patch Official link.

[NEW] Moto Z Play Droid - August 2018 Release Notes

[NEW] Moto Z Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G6 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto X4 - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto E5 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto E5 Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto Z2 Play - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5 Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5s Plus - August 2018 Release Notes

Moto G5s - August 2018 Release Notes

August 2018 Security Patch for other Motorola devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the August Patch for any other Motorola device apart from the one mentioned above.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding August 2018 update for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

You can now opt-in to OnePlus 6’ OxygenOS Closed Beta Program

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2018       

OnePlus has just started Closed Beta program for its newest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6. You can opt-in right now and if selected, can get an early access to all the latest Software. 

At this point, OnePlus is handeling three builds, Official OxygenOS, Open Beta, and Closed Beta for the OnePlus 6.

Official Builds are just normal OTAs for all the users, Open Beta are for users who want try and test the latest builds, available for public. Closed Beta users receive builds and features weeks or even months before they are released to the public as Open Beta or as Official OTAs.

Users needs to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with OnePlus to be part of this program. As of today, OnePlus will accept 100 people into this Closed Beta Program, and those chosen will be contacted if they are accepted in the program.

OnePlus 6 owners can Apply for Closed Beta Right Here!!!

/OnePlus

OnePlus 6 Gets Android 9.0 Pie Beta This Week

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2018       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. OnePlus has already confirmed the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

Also Read: Official Android Pie is coming to the OnePlus 3 and 3T

Just a few days back, OnePlus 6 received Android Pie beta based on HydrogenOS in China. Now, OnePlus plans to update the Global OnePlus 6 to Android Pie Open Beta starting this week.

During OnePlus's weekly talks #244, the Staff Member announced that they'll start rolling out the first Android Pie based Open Beta starting this week.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

Once Available (Open Beta based on Android Pie for OnePlus 6), you'll need to do is flash the Pie Beta firmware on your OnePlus 6. Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will NO LONGER receive the regular Official Stable OTAs.

We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

/OnePlus Forum

OPPO R17 Official - Phone Specifications

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2018       

Oppo's brand new R17 with Water drop screen and Indisplay Fingerprint Sensor is now Official. Here are all the Specifications of the Device along with its Official Pricing Details.

OPPO R17 Official Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.1 Oreo | ColorOS 5.2
Chipset	Snapdragon 670
GPU	Adreno 615
Dust/Water Resistance	-
Body
Dimensions	157.5 × 74.9 × 7.5mm
Weight	182g
Colors	Streamer Blue | Neon Purple
Display
Screen Size	6.4-inches 19:9 with Notch
Type	-
Resolution	FHD+
Protection	Gorilla Glass 6
Memory
Internal	128 GB
RAM	8 GB
Camera
Primary	16MP + 5MP Dual Sensor
Secondary	25MP Front Sensor
Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	USB 3.1, Type-C
Battery and Power
Type	3500 mAh battery
Charging	VOOC Flash charge
Launch
Status	Announced, 20-8-2018
Price
CNY	3499

Android Pie (LineageOS 16) is Ready for Moto G 2015 (Moto G 3rd Gen)

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2018       

Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G Turbo Edition users are in for some great news as the industrious community of Android custom ROM developers have released the Android 9.0 Pie LineageOS 16 for the ageing handset. The ROM is now available for testing, thanks to XDA senior member Althafvly who has uploaded the ROM and build installation instructions.

Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by the developers since Android 9.0 Pie is fresh off the Google labs.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 16 ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Moto G 2015 (Osprey). You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 9.0 Pie Update Info

How to Install Android 9.0 Pie LineageOS 16 ROM on Moto G3:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 16 Android 9.0 Pie custom ROM on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Download - LineageOS 16 Moto G3 2015

Xiaomi Mi A2 "Android One" Unboxing!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2018       

After a long wait, the Mi A2 "Android One" is now officially available in India with Snapdragon 660 Processor, 4GB RAM, and a beautiful 18:9 Display.

In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel.

Let's unbox the Mi A2!



Also, here are a few Mi A2 vs The Competition Speed Test Videos, Enjoy!

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Mi A1 : Speed Test!!!

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro : Speed Test!!!

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB): Speed Test!!!

Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus users on Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test are now getting another Software update with August Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 18, 2018       

Early June, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 8.1 Oreo for the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus with June 1, 2018 Android security patch, Stability improvements and other interesting features along with Android 8.1 Oreo goodies.

Now, Motorola is rolling out another update for both the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus users running Android 8.1 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPS28.65-29 for the G5s Plus and  OPS28.85-10 for the Moto G5 Plus. Note that this is the 4th Soak test Oreo 8.1 Update, the G5s Plus is getting and 3rd for the G5 Plus.

The update brings Stability Improvements, Bug Fixes, August 2018 Security Patch, and enhancements.

The company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by the end of this month or early September. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Motorola P30 - Official Phone Specifications | Latest News

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 15, 2018       

The Motorola P30 comes with Glass Back, Premium Design and a Notch. Motorola is targeting Budget Segment with this Snapdragon 636 Powered Smartphone. Here are the Full Specifications.

Motorola P30 Official Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS 8.0 Oreo | ZenUI 4.0
Model No.	-
Chipset	Qualcomm Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
GPU	Adreno 509
Dust/Water Resistance	-
Body
Dimensions	Height: 155.5 mm Width: 75.95 mm Thickness: 7.69 mm
Weight	170 g
Colors	Ice White, Bright Black, Aurora
Display
Screen Size	6.2-inches 19:9 with Notch
Type	IPS
Resolution	FHD
Protection	2.5D Gorilla Glass
Memory
Internal	64/128 GB
RAM	6 GB
MicroSD	Upto 256 GB
Camera
Primary	16+5MP Dual Sensor
Secondary	12MP
Comms
NFC	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	Type-C
Battery and Power
Type	3000 mAh battery
Charging	18W
Launch
Status	Announced
Price
USD	Starts 2099Yuan
Latest News
14/08/2018

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives Android 9.0 Pie via AOSP ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 15, 2018       

How to Download and Install Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Mi A1 (Tissot) | Unofficial AOSP Android Pie Custom ROM for Mi A1

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 9.0 Pie, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. Additionally, Android Pie is already available for Google Pixel and Pixel 2 devices.

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi A1 will receive two years of Major Android Software and that includes the latest Android Pie. There's no informtaion on when Xiaomi is actually going to roll out this update, it may take a few months, as Android 9.0 Pie just came out. But if you want to taste Android Pie right now, you can do it via AOSP ROM. Developer "abhishek987" has successfully ported Android 9.0 Pie for the Mi A1. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the AOSP Custom ROM based on Android 9.0 Pie on Mi A1. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Download Mi A1 Android Pie AOSP

Direct Download: AOSP ROM (Via XDA)

Email for Your Business: Top Tips and Tricks

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 13, 2018       

There is no doubt that email is a big part of our daily life. Everyone uses email nowadays, whether it is for professional or personal purposes. Email is such an important tool that our Android phones and the services we can access on them are tied to our email address (or email addresses).

Thanks to smartphones, Android as a mobile operating system, and the tools and services available for this platform, you can now take emails to the next level even when you’re on the go. As a professional or a business owner, this is a huge plus.

Email for your business is a capable tool, especially when you know how to use it effectively. To help you gain more from the use of business emails, here are some of the top tips and tricks you can use. 

Use Gmail’s Filters

The recently-updated Gmail app now comes with a lot of new tools. Before we get to other tools added in the last update, let’s take a closer look at filters and how they can really help you stay on top of your business-related tasks.

Using filters, you can actually direct emails into groups or folders, mark emails differently based on their content or other parameters, and even let certain emails go straight to archive so that your inbox remains clutter-free. You can start adding filters to your email addresses even when you’re not using Gmail’s email service; the Gmail app supports other email addresses too.

Speaking of the Gmail app, you can also fight spam and unwanted emails by using this app as your default email client. There are other mail apps available for Android, but you can never go wrong with Gmail. 

New Tools at Your Disposal
As mentioned before, the Gmail app was recently updated. Google added a lot of new features that are handy for business users. At the top of that list, there’s the new Snooze functionality. This isn’t a new function in email apps (even Google’s Inbox had it already), but it is the first time the feature has been implemented on Gmail and the native Gmail app.

Another handy feature to use is email scheduling right within the Gmail app. You no longer have to rely on third-party apps just to be able to send emails at certain times. Scheduling allows you to write replies to the emails you receive at night – when distractions are at minimum – and have the replies sent in the morning. 

Know the Etiquette
Just like other business communications, knowing how to use email properly is a huge plus when you are a business owner. Whether you are connecting with the customers, replying to emails from vendors, or trying to build a relationship with new clients or investors, sticking with email etiquette is a must.

Since we’re talking about emails on mobile devices, the first thing to remember is to keep it simple. The recipient is most likely reading the emails you send on a mobile device too and reading long emails on smartphones is never fun.

You also want to keep the subject line clear and concise. Make sure the recipient can get a good idea of what the email is all about from the subject line. After multiple replies, for example, cleaning up the subject line is a good idea. 

Go for Marketing
There are so many other ways to use email, including for promoting your business. You can add a signature to the bottom of every email as a way tolet others know more about your business. When crafted correctly, the email signature you add to every email can be a powerful marketing tool nonetheless.

Another way to use email to boost your business is through newsletters. Once again, putting yourself in the shoes of recipients is how you craft newsletters that are incredibly compelling and effective. You can use newslettertemplates as a starting point. Test different templates and choose one that works well for mobile devices before customising your message further.

Moderation is the key here; it is the key with most email communications. You don’t want to bombard your recipients with emails and marketing materials, so avoid using big signatures that take up half of the smartphone screen. Oh, and make sure you limit your business newsletter’s frequency too. 

Be the Recipient

The things that annoy you as an email user are most likely annoying for others too. Things like using SMS phrases that aren’t always easy to understand in emails and adding a signature to every reply you send (causing several of them to appear in the chain) must be avoided.

Fortunately, you now have more apps to help you use emails effectively. Don’t want to add a signature to replies? Adjust your email settings and you’re good to go. Want to keep your inbox clear from clutter? Use filters and folders to your advantage. You’ll be using emails like a pro before you know it.

Digital Kanban Boards Go Mobile: Is This the Future of Project Management?

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 13, 2018       

Have you heard about the Kanban process? If you haven’t, then chances are that it is probably already implemented in one form or another in your workplace, you just didn’t know it was the Kanban process! If you are unfamiliar with the world of Kanban, essentially what this is, is a method of managing knowledge work and there is an emphasis on work being completed just in time, whilst not overloading team members. Kanban is a process that was first used in the mechanical engineering process, however, it is now used across all industries, and IT development is a sector has recently also adopted the Kanban method.

Visual Project Management

The Kanban process is fantastic for those who are visual thinkers. With this process, you will be able to see all your work laid out on the task board and you can see exactly what work you need to achieve in order to complete a task. The Kanban process is also great as it acknowledges that workers will be overwhelmed when there are too many tasks on their board and that keeping work pared down to the basics will ensure workers continue to stay motivated.

So, how do online Kanban boards work? Well, each time you have a task that needs to be completed, this should be written on its own specific card and it should then be placed on the Kanban board online. Kanban boards are great to organise work as you can categorise them according to their own criteria and you can then move them along your board to show how far along they are in the process and this will also give you a good idea of how much work still has to be completed for this task. It is also very satisfying to see the cards eventually end up in the done column at the very end of your board.

While Kanban was once restricted to just being a physical board, it has now moved online and into the digital world and there are now some amazing visual project management apps that can really benefit the efficiency of your workplace. These online digital boards and apps will help managers get the most out of their team and will allow you to complete projects smoothly, on time and to a high quality.

Are Online Kanban Boards the Future?

So, you may be wondering whyyou need an online kanban board and what an app can offer you that a physical board cannot. The biggest advantage with using Kanban boards online is that everything is happening in real time. This is especially important for those businesses who have staff and offices based across the world as anyone can make a change anywhere in the world and staff in all other offices will be able to see these changes in real time.

Another major reason why digital Kanban boards are far more popular nowadays than physical boards is simply due to the fact that they are portable. So, team members don’t have to be glued to a physical Kanban board and instead they can access and modify task boards while on the go. Many digital Kanban boards also have apps now too, which means team members can access all of their work tasks with just the touch of a button. These apps will give you a process for managing documents and it is far easier to provide other team members with the documents that they need to be able to work on the tasks that they have been assigned to.

What many people find great about online Kanban boards and Kanban apps is that they are a communal place too. A Kanban board quickly becomes the natural gathering hub where members of staff can discuss any issues that they may be facing with their assigned tasks, colleagues can help each other to solve problems and you can also learn from each other. Kanban boards show the accountable record of workflow and as everyone can see the discussion being held on here, this promotes transparency and a collaborative approach within the work place which is absolutely essential for effective project management.

Final Thoughts

As more and more businesses implement online digital Kanban boards into their workplace, it looks like we are only set to see a rise in this being used in future project management projects. If you feel like your current project management structure is not up to task, why not implement a Kanban digital board. This will allow staff to be held accountable for their own tasks, improveproductivity and you will be able to make your business, as a whole, more efficient.

Work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) has started

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 12, 2018       

The Lineage team has already started work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) although we’re yet to see a working ROM out in the wild for users to try out.

The team posted on Github the Initial manifest files for LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie, although that doesn't mean a LineageOS 16 release date is available.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

That said, we'll keep you updated with every news of the LineageOS 16. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

//Github