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By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 16, 2014

Motorola is rolling Android Lollipop update all over the world to Moto Users and Its India's turn to get a taste of Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Also Motorola becomes the first device manufacturer to Provide Android 5.0 Lollipop to Their approx all devices . Even Google Nexus users are waiting for Their Android lollipop update and Moto Users are enjoying them .

Motorola update to Android Lollipop will bring many changes and few of them are -

1. Material Design
2. Pure Google Android Lollipop experience ( No touch in interface from motorola ) .
3. Some Motorola Apps will be there .
4. Fast Interface .
5. Long battery life and many more .

Screenshots -

How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Update on Moto G 2nd Generation -

Note -

1. Your battery must be 50% and above . ( So that download and installation cannot be interrupted due to battery shortage ) .

2. You must be connected to Wifi / 3g in order to get speedy update .

3. You must have 800 mb of Free space on Internal memory .

Head Ahead to Installation Instructions -

Step 1- Go to settings > About device and Check for Software update .

Step 2 - You will get a This screen -

Step 3 - Select " Yes, I'm in " and download and update will start automatically !

Step 4 - Wait and Relax ! First booting will take time , so don't worry .

Enjoy Lollipop on Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 14, 2014

Moto G 2014 Android 5.0 Lollipop ( Rooted )

As Android 5.0 Lollipop hits the door of Moto G and Moto X ( 2014 ) editions , and Chainfire was all set to Root the devices as soon as the devices updated to Lollipop . Chainfire has almost rooted each and every device and now today he released Root for Moto G and Moto X also .

Various Motorola CF-Auto-Root's added, and all Fastboot based CFAR's should now be able to root 5.0 firmwares - http://t.co/yWxc0kKYq2
— Chainfire XDA (@ChainfireXDA) November 14, 2014

The new Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root comes with flashable fastboot modified boot image and that will root your Moto device .

How to Root ( Instructions ) -

Step 1. Download the CF-Auto-Root-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip from below .

Step 2.Boot into bootloader mode via adb or hardware buttons.

Step 3.Connect your Motorola device to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 4.Unzip the CF-Auto-Root-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip file on your computer.

Step 5.Run the root-windows.bat file.

Enjoy your rooted Moto G / Moto X .

Downloads -

XT1097 (victara_retbr) – Moto X 2nd Gen. Download
XT1052 (ghost_retgb) – Moto X 1st Gen. Download
XT1063 (titan_retuglb) – Moto G 2nd Gen. Download
XT1068 (titan_retaildsds) – Moto G 2nd Gen. Download
XT1068 (titan_retde) – Moto G 2nd Gen. Download
XT1031 (falcon_boost) – Moto G 1st Gen. Download
XT1032 (falcon_reteu) – Moto G 1st Gen. Download
XT1033 (falcon_retbr_ds) – Moto G 1st Gen. Download

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By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 13, 2014

Motorola is rolling Android Lollipop update all over the world to Moto Users and Its India's turn to get a taste of Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Also Motorola becomes the first device manufacturer to Provide Android 5.0 Lollipop to Their approx all devices . Even Google Nexus users are waiting for Their Android lollipop update and Moto Users are enjoying them .

Note - You have to Install that update manually , because its Flashable zip ( Better wait for OTA update )

Android Lollipop will bring many changes and few of them are -

1. Material Design
2. Pure Google Android Lollipop experience ( No touch in interface from motorola ) .
3. Some Motorola Apps will be there .
4. Fast Interface .
5. Long battery life and many more .

ScreenShots -

How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Update on Moto G 2nd Generation -

Step 1. Flash RETUAWS_XT1064_4.4.4_KXB21.85-17_cid9_CFC without flashing fsg.mbn (if you're on another firmware, you'll get errors on install process) ( Download Link Below )

Important: Do not flash fsg.mbn or you will have NO SIGNAL after install and need to flash XT1068 fsg.mbn after install to get signal back.

Step 2. Install custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, etc...)

Step 3. Download and install Lollipop_Update.zip via recovery.

Step 4. Wipe cache/data.

Step 5. If you doesn't get any error at install process, reboot and wait... (it's around 5 minutes first startup)

Downloads -

RETUAWS_XT1064_4.4.4_KXB21.85-17_cid9_CFC - Download Here

Lollipop Update zip - Download Here

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 12, 2014

As far as Google released Sources and All the developers are building Android lollipop 5.0 [ AOSP ] build for their devices . Android open source project Also known as AOSP is now Unofficially available for Xiaomi Mi2 . In Another words Xiaomi Mi2 users can update their Smartphone with Unofficial Android 5.0 Lollipop Update .

Xiaomi Mi2 comes with 4.3 inch display , It has 2 Gb of RAM and 16/32 GB ROM . It comes with miui out of the box and Now users can update it to Android 5.0 Lollipop through AOSP rom .

Xiaomi Mi2 AOSP Android lollipop

Bugs:

Making calls using Bluetooth headsets might cause system FC .
CDMA SIM card is not perfectly supported .
Dual system not recommended .

Installation -

Step 1.Download The AOSP ( 5.0 lollipop ) rom from below .

Step 2. Boot to recovery mode

Step 3. Clear data and cache

Step 4. Install zip from SD card and select AOSP ( 5.0 lollipop ) zip .

Step 5. Enjoy !

Downloads -

Download - AOSP ( Lollipop ) Mi2

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 12, 2014

As Motorola Rolled Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Moto X 2014 US variant and now its Moto G 2nd generation turn to get updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop Update .

US users can get the update via OTA and if you have still not recieved the update You can follow below steps to get Updated To Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Note - This update is for US variant only ( locked ) , Final build will be available via OTA keep checking for more updates .

Screenshots -

Steps to update Moto G 2nd Generation ( US XT-1064 ) to Android 5.0 Lollipop -

Step 1. Download The Lollipop zip file from below .

Step 2. Flash This lollipop zip file via CWM or Twrp .

Step 3 . Enjoy

Downloads -

Download - Android lollipop Moto G 2014

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 11, 2014

As yesterday only , Android 5.0 Lollipop for Moto X released for few variants and Now its Moto G 2nd gen turn to get updated finally to Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Recently only I tried to check updates for Moto G ( 2014 ) and Got this result . It means something is coming at very fast speed , Oh ! Yes its New version of Android That is Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Also according to all the sources , Moto G ( 2014 ) is all set to Get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update .

So , keep checking your Moto Devices for Updates .

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 10, 2014

One of the best Screen Recorder application ( SCR Screen Recorder ) has now launched its new Application for new Android version i.e Android 5.0 Lollipop , The new Application will recorder your screen and the most amazing thing is no root is required to do so .

SCR screen recorder ( No root ) version will only work on Android 5.0 Lollipop as in Lollipop there is a feature called android.media.projection API that allows apps to capture the device's screen .

The SCR recorder is readily available for Devices running on Android Lollipop . It is currently in Beta Stage , so it will run properly on some devices only .

There are two versions , Free ( One can record the screen for 3 minutes with a SCR recorder watermark ) . Other version is Paid ( which is available in 1$ with no regulations ) .

SCR Screen Recorder 5+ Free (Playboard) | SCR Screen Recorder 5+ Free (Play Store)

SCR Screen Recorder 5+ Pro (Playboard) | SCR SCR Screen Recorder 5+ Pro (Play Store)

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2014

Motorola is now all set to provide Android 5.0 Lollipop to their Smartphones . Unlike Samsung , Htc , LG and many others companies , Motorola has emerged to be the fastest and bestest Company to provide Updates As soon as possible.

Motorola Moto X 2014 and Moto G 2014 also known as " 2nd editions " was the Best devices announced this year and Is all ready to get the latest Updates .

As few hours earlier Motorola has started giving Android Lollipop Update for Motorola Moto X 2014 Pure Edition . Now it seems to be Motorola Moto G 2014 edition turn to get Lollipop Updates , According to leak document from Motorola . The update is not Far -

The above leaked Release note from Motorola clearly states that Moto G 2014 is all set to Get Android Lollipop 5.0 , It also states that the changes that will come along with Android 5.0 .

Note - You cannot downgrade to Android 4.4.4 Kitkat after updating Moto G 2014 to Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Source

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2014

Samsung galaxy S3 comes with Android 4.0.4 ICS . Samsung galaxy S3 mini has 4.8 inch display , It comes with 1 GB ram and a quad core CPU which is clocked at 1.4 GHz . It has a 8 mp of Rear camera and a 1.9 mp Front camera .

Finally Samsung Galaxy S3 users can now taste Lollipop on their device , arter97 A senior Xda developer which makes Roms for S3 has successfully booted Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 !

Finally Unofficially Android 5.0 Lollipop Is out for S3 ! As we know Samsung will not provide even 4.4.2 Kitkat for S3 , So no more expectations from Samsung .
So finally Android Lollipop Rom is Out based on Real Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Here are Some ScreenShots -

Go Ahead to Download Link , To test Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 .

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 06, 2014

Samsung galaxy S3 mini comes with Android 4.1.2 jelly bean . Samsung galaxy S3 mini has 4.0 inch WVGA display , It comes with 1 GB ram and a dual core CPU which is clocked at 1.0 GHz . It has a 5 mp of Front camera and a VGA Front camera .

Finally Samsung Galaxy S3 mini users can now taste Lollipop on their device , NovaFusion a Community which makes Roms for S3 mini , S advance and Ace 2 has successfully booted Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini !

As we have previously said that Lollipop has finally Booted on S3 mini , But the build is not ready at that time ..

Finally Unofficially Android 5.0 Lollipop Is out for S3 mini ! As we know Samsung will not provide even 4.2 Jelly bean / 4.4.2 Kitkat for S3 mini , So no more expectations from Samsung .
So finally Android Lollipop Rom is Out based on Real Android 5.0 Lollipop . Thanks to NovaFusion team !

Here are Some ScreenShots -

Features of Android 5.0 Lollipop -

1.Material Design
A bold, colorful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices

2.Notifications
New ways to control when and how you receive messages - only get interrupted when you want to be

3.Battery
Power for the long haul

4.Security
Keep your stuff safe and sound

5.Device Sharing
More flexible sharing with family and friends

6.New Quick Settings
Get to the most frequently used settings with just two swipes down from the top of the screen

7.Media
Bolder graphics and improved audio, video, and camera capabilities

8.OK Google
Easy access to information and performing tasks

9.Accessibility
Enhanced low vision and color blind capabilities

10.Now in 68+ languages
15 new additions

Issues -

1. RIL (phone/SMS/3G) doesn’t work [WIP]

2.audio (both speakers/headphones/microphone) doesn’t work at all

3. GPS/Glonass doesn’t work

4. camera doesn’t work at all

Installation Instructions -

Step 1- Download AOSP 5.0 Lollipop Rom for Samsung Galaxy S3 mini from Below .

Step 2- Your device must be rooted and have latest TWRP installed .

Step 3- Clear data and Cache , Dalvik Cache from recovery mode .

Step 4- Install Zip from SdCard and Select AOSP Lollipop Rom .

Step 5- Reboot After Installation .

Download -

[AOSP] Android 5.0 Lollipop - Download Here

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 06, 2014

Android 5.0 Lollipop on LG G3

As Samsung Always makes their Own version of Android User Interface , Lg has also started the same . As Lg has already started making Android 5.0 Lollipop build for LG G3 , So here are some leaked Screenshots of LG G3's home screen and notification panel which is running and Android 5.0 Lollipop .

This screenshots are confirmed to be of Android 5.0 Lollipop as the Notifications are same as Android 5.0 Lollipop also the notification panel has given a Material Look .

Accordingly LG is going to roll out Android 5.0 Lollipop update in few months for most of their devices .

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 05, 2014

Finally Samsung Galaxy S3 mini users can now taste Lollipop on their device , NovaFusion a Community which makes Roms for S3 mini , S advance and Ace 2 has successfully booted Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini !

Now You can download it - [AOSP]Unofficial Android 5.0 Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy S3 mini i8190

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini Becomes the first Device to Get [AOSP] Android 5.0 Lollipop . Hence There are some bugs in the rom , That will be solved , But the big thing is .....

Samsung Galaxy S3 mini users , Ready for Update your device !

Here are some Screenshots by Novafusion team which shows Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini -

Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Leave Your Comments below for More ..

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 03, 2014

Xolo Indian Smartphone maker company has launched a new Smartphone with a guarantee to Update the device to Android 5.0 Lollipop , Also the new Xolo One Red costs only 6549/- and will be upgradable to The new Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Xolo One Red is readily available on Snapdeal with a price of 6549/- INR , Xolo One Red comes with the amazing Specification .

Xolo One Red has a 1.3 GHz of quad core processor and has 1Gb RAM , 8Gb Rom . Xolo One Red has an nice rear camera of 5mp and front VGA camera . Xolo One Red will come with Android 4.4.2 KitKat and is guaranteed updatable to Android 5.0 Lollipop . The features are quite decent in these price range !

Here are some Quick Specs of Xolo One Red -

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Os (Upgradable To Android Lollipop 5.0)

1.3 Ghz Quad Core Processor

1 Gb Ram

8 Gb Internal Memory , Microsd Card upto 32 Gb

4.5 In (11.4 Cm)

5 Mp Primary Camera and VGA front Camera

You can Buy It now at Snapdeal from - Here

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 03, 2014

As Google has already announced Nexus 6 and is available right now to buy from Google play store , but its not available in India and some more countries yet .

Also , the good news is Flipkart Finally listed Nexus 6 32 Gb version on their website and will be available soon .

Nexus 6 comes with mouth watering specs , The main spec is It will come along with the newest Android version that is Android 5.0 Lollipop , that has an awesome User Interface .

You can buy the Brand new Nexus 6 from Here ( When it will be available ) -

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 01, 2014

Finally Motorola Moto G 2013( 1st Generation ) got updated to Android 4.4.4 Kitkat in US , Moto G comes with Android 4.4.2 Out of the box . Motorola Moto G 2013 of US was last updated to 4.4.3 and got last night 4.4.4 update of 21mb via OTA .

Also read - Moto G and Moto X Getting Android L Confirmed By Motorola

Also Motorola Is now all planned to Release Android 5.0 Lollipop to Moto series , So who knows , it may be a update to Get Moto G ready for new updates .

Android 4.4.4 Kitkat solves minor bugs and makes device stable .

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on November 01, 2014

Finally Ported TransK rom for Grand quattro and its like Android Lollipop 5.0 themed perfectly and its working smoothly and flawlessly on Samsung Galaxy core , Also Samsung Galaxy core got its first Multi window rom . I named it Lollicop rom and its new builds will be available whenever i got time :) .

All credits Goes to Me and renzorampas . , and you all for your support .

Also See -

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Core

How to Install TWRP / CWM on Samsung Galaxy Core

Features Of LolliCop Rom for Galaxy core duos -

→ Pre-Rooted SuperSU-v3.1.3 (46)
→ Deodexed
→ Debloated
→ Signal Tweaks
→ 3G Tweaks
→ Battery Tweaks
→ GUI Tweaks
→ Smooth Scrolling
→ ADB Notification Icon Disabled
→ Better Call Voice Quality
→ Dalvik Tweaks
→ Media Tweaks
→ Camera Tweaks
→ Wireless Speed Increase Tweak
→ Better Internet Speed Tweak
→ Better Video Streaming
→ Pure Performance X
→ init.d Support
→ TeslaLED Included for Flashlight

MOD THEME:
→ Semi Trident Transparent Status Bar.
→ White LolliPop Icons in Status Bar
→ No AM/PM in Status Bar and Pulldown.
→ Remove Factory Reset in Settings
→ K-Pop Style Statusbar Pulldown
→ Non-Transparent ROM
→ White MMS
→ White Settings
→ S.Planner added
→ Zawgyi FlipFonts added
→ Redesign Phone, Contacts, Calculator...
→ Multi Window
→ KITKAT Launcher
→ KITKAT Camera
→ KITKAT Maps and Street
→ KITKAT Wallpaper
→ KITKAT Calendar
→ KITKAT Email
→ LolliPop Bootanimation
→ KITKAT Default Icons

ScreenShots -

Video Review of Lollicop rom -

How To Install

Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage

Go Into recovery cwm mode

Wipe data

Wipe cache

Wipe dalvik cache

Install zip from sd card

Choose LolliCop Rom

Most important part Enjoy !

Downloads -

LolliCop Rom - Download Here

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on October 23, 2014

As few days earlier Google has Finally announced Android 5.0 Lollipop with the awesome Material design . Apart from the announcement of Android 5.0 Lollipop , Google has also announced new Motorola Nexus 6 and HTC Nexus 9 devices , which will come with Android 5.0 Lollipop preloaded .

Google has announced yesterday only that the Nexus 9 will be the first device that will be available on November 3rd with Android Lollipop . Here are the RoadMaps for devices that will get Android Lollipop OTA update -

1. Motorola -

Motorola devices will be the first to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop Updates , Motorola devices will start recieving Updates from 2nd week of November till December , Here are the list of devices that will get Updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop -

Moto X (1st Gen. & 2nd Gen.)
Moto G (1st Gen. & 2nd Gen.)
Moto G with 4G LTE
Moto E
Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini

2. Samsung -

Samsung has already made a developer preview firmware of Android 5.0 Lollipop , which is currently in testing stage .

Also read - How to Update Samsung Galaxy S5 with Official Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung will roll out OTA updates of Android Lollipop in late December or January for the devices -

Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy Note 3

3. HTC

HTC has already announced before the announcement of Android 5.0 Lollipop that they will provide the update ASAP to their devices , Apart from Google play edition devices which will get update in November and December , These Devices with Sense UI will get update in Late January to March -

HTC One (M7)
HTC One (M8)
HTC One (E8)
HTC One (M7) dual-SIM
HTC One (M8) dual-SIM
Desire Eye
Butterfly 2
One mini 2
Desire 816
One mini
Butterfly S
One Max

4. Sony

Sony has the same crieteria as of HTC , first the update will roll out for Google play edition devices and after that the Xperia Z series -

Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
Xperia ZR
Xperia Tablet Z
Xperia Z1
Xperia Z1S
Xperia Z Ultra
Xperia Z1 Compact
Xperia Z2
Xperia Z2 Tablet
Xperia Z3
Xperia Z3v
Xperia Z3 Compact
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

By **Vaibhav Jain**

By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2014

Samsung galaxy core has a 4.3 inch HD display and has 1gb of ram that can do multitasking very easily and It has a dual core cpu which is powered at 1.2 ghz . Samsung galaxy core comes out with Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean OUT of the box . Samsung has already announced that there will be no update for the devices with 1 gb of ram so don't accept Android 4.4.2 Kitkat By Samsung .

Also See -

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Core

How to Install TWRP / CWM on Samsung Galaxy Core

ScreenShots -

Features -

1. Rooted
2. De-bloated
3. Zip-aligned & Signed
4. De-odexed [ theme-able ]
5. Extreme Bare-boned -> only 74 apps & 2 ringtones & 2 alarm tones [rom size :- ]
6. Init.d Support
7. KitKat themed framework
8. AOSP Apps -> Apollo, Browser, Calender, Download, Keyboard, etc.
9. Cyanogenmod 10 DSP manager & Bootanimation
10. Root File Manager
11. Holo Kitkat themed Camera, Clock, Dailer & Contacts, Gallery, Player and Settings.
12. Dark PlayStore
13. Ultra Smooth & Ultimate Performance.
14. Apex Launcher as default.
15. Removed all Touchwizz Contents and disabled preload apps on boot.
16. Removed statusbar sim icons [1,2]

- New Cyanogenmod Style.
- KitKat UI.
- Cosmic Performance added.
- StatusBar Mods Panel added.
- New Cosmic - About Device.
- Option to hide Brightness Bar
- 20 Re-arrangeable Expanded toggles
- Statusbar kikat gradient or choose desire color.
- Ability to Hide,Left,Right,Center clock.
- Ability to choose clock style,font,color,etc.
- Hide battery icon or choose 32 different battery icons
- Use Battery level as a line [ battery bar ] with ur prefered color and theme.
- New Cosmic LOGO on boot [ Instead of Device name i.e. Samsung Gt-i8262 ]
- 4 Way reboot menu
- AOSP Lockscreen
- Water Ripple Lockscreen
- Long Press menu kill app
- Total 17 wallpapers added.[1 = Cyanogenmod , 2 = Kitkat, 2 = Samsung ICS and 12 = JellyBean ]

Installation -

1. Download the Cosmic Rom from below

2. Save it to your sd card

3. Boot to cwm mode

4. Note - Make a backup

5. Wipe data / cache

6. Install zip from sd card

7. Select Cosmic Rom

Downloads-

Cosmic Rom - Download Here