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Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 goes through Drop and Hammer Test !



Motorola's New Droid Turbo 2 is Shatterproof and According to Motorola this new smartphone has 5 layers of protection , which all act together to protect the Screen from breaking .



Also Read - They Tried Every Attempt To Break Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 : But Its unbreakable ! 

TechRax ( YouTube ) has performed a Drop test from side and front of the Smartphone and it has survived ! 



After the Drop Test they performed Hammer test and again the Screen proved that its Shatterproof . According to TechRax Its the first Smartphone ever that has no cracks on the Screen after such a Hammer test .




Comment below , what you think about that Amazing Smartphone !


Official Android 5.1.1 Update now available for YU Yureka

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is now finally available for YU Yureka . The new update will Install Cyanogenmod OS 12.1 on your Yureka Smartphone .



The update is rolling out in phases and will be available to every Yureka users soon .

Also Read - YU Devices that are going to get Android 5.1.1 .

Although Users can manually update Yureka to Android 5.1.1 ,  the update zip is available to download , and users can install it without rooting , or unlocking bootloader .



Screenshots -


Official Android 5.1.1 Update now available for YU Yureka


How to Install Android 5.1.1 Cm12.1 on YU Yureka -

Step 1.Download the update zip from - Here ( Link Updated )

Step 2. Boot to Stock recovery mode .

Step 3. Select Install update zip from Sdcard and flash the zip you downloaded following Step 1.




Note - Cyanogemod 12.1 and Cyanogen OS are same , So don't get confused !

Feel free to comment below , if you are facing any problem or want to give review about the update !






They Tried Every Attempt To Break Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 : But Its unbreakable !



Motorola's New Droid Turbo 2 is Shatterproof and According to Motorola this new smartphone has 5 layers of protection , which all act together to protect the Screen from breaking .



CNNMONEY tried every attempt to break this Shatterproof , Unbreakable Smartphone . They dropped the smartphone and even Tried to Put Horse shoe on the smartphone but the Screen is just unbreakable !








Comment your views about the new Droid Turbo 2 !



Wileyfox Storm : A Beautiful Cyanogen Based Smartphone Coming soon !



Wileyfox is a British smartphone manufacturer based in London which was founded in 2015 , they generally made Android Smartphone which are based on Cyanogen os .



Wileyfox is now going to introduce a beautiful and the best Cyanogen Based Smartphone , The Smartphone is named " Storm " and which will be coming soon this year .




Wileyfox Storm will feature a 5.5 inch HD display ,and will come with Cyanogen 12.1 OS which is based on Android 5.1.1 . The Smartphone will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit Octa-core 1.5GHz processor .




Wileyfox Storm will come with a 20MP Rear , 8MP Front facing camera with flash . The device will carry a 3GB RAM , and 32GB Internal memory with an expandable storage upto 128GB . The drawback of this smartphone is that it will come with a non-removable  2500mAh battery .



Wileyfox Storm is a dual sim smartphone with 4G LTE support . You can see other information by Downloading the Specification manual from the Website .

The Smartphone is priced at 305 USD . You can comment below your though about that smartphone !



Moto G 3rd Gen Getting new Software update

Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation is getting another software update , This new update will bring security and stability improvements to Moto G 2015 .



Previously Moto G 2015 was updated to 23.46.4 , Which includes StageFright Security Patch and other stability Improvements .



 Read full news - Moto G 3rd Generation Getting Stagefright Fix Update  . 

The System version of new update is 23.51.65 .

                                





The update is rolling out in phases . Keep checking your Device > Software updates .



[AOSP] How to Install Android Marshmallow 6.0 on Moto G 3rd Generation

Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Android 6.0 Marshmallow Sources are out so developers can easily make Marshmallow Roms for the compatible devices .



Now you can unofficially update Moto G 3rd Generation ( osprey ) to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( AOSP ) . Thanks to scritch007 ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for Moto G 3rd Generation .

This Rom has some bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on Moto G 3rd Generation for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

Bugs - No SDcard , No Wifi , No Data , Build is eng build so you'll have the red blink zone.




Screenshots -


Thanks to Ruthger dijt ( HelpMeruth - xda dev )


Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted Moto G 3rd Generation .
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on Moto G 3rd Generation . ( If not - Download Here )

How to update Moto G 3rd Generation to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download AOSP 6.0.0_r1 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 4. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select AOSP 6.0 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 5. Now Boot to Fastboot mode 

Step 6. Flash Image_new ( Download from below ) from fastboot , It is same procedure of flashing a twrp recovery  ( Follow This - Flash a twrp recovery on Moto G 2015 )

Downloads -

AOSP 6.0.0_r1 + Image_new - Download Here 



How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow Cm13 on Moto E 2015



Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Motorola Devices are soon going to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

Also Read -






Now you can unofficially update Moto E 2nd Generation 3G ( Otus ) Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( Cyanogenmod 13 ) . Thanks to squid2 ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for Moto E 2015 .

This Rom has many bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on Moto E Generation for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow . 




Screenshots -








Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted and unlocked Moto E 2015.
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on Moto E 2015 . 

How to update Moto E 2015 3G ( Otus ) to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 4. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select Cyanogenmod 13 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 5. Install Cyanogenmod 13 gapps .

Step 6. Reboot !

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 13 for Moto E 2015- Download Here 



[Giveaway-Ended] Win A Free Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation

Welcome to TechDroider.com Giveaway Contest ! A Place where we will Giveaway Tech Devices .




This Time We are Giving-away A Free Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation [Black / White] .




Contest Ended !


Thanks for participating ! Our Winner is Krishna Garg .



Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation [ Photos ] 



[Dual Sim Working] How to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow Cm13 on Moto G 2nd Generation



Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Motorola Devices are soon going to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

Also Read -






Now you can unofficially update Moto G 2nd Generation Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( Cyanogenmod 13 ) . Thanks to LuK1337 ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for Moto G 2nd Generation .

This Rom has some bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on Moto G 2nd Generation for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow .




Screenshots -








Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted and unlocked Moto G 2nd Generation .
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on Moto G 2nd Generation . 

How to update Moto G 2nd Generation to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 4. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select Cyanogenmod 13 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 5. Install Cyanogenmod 13 gapps .

Step 6. Reboot !

[Video Guide] How to Install Marshmallow on Moto G 2nd Gen  - 

      

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 13 for Moto G 2nd Generation - Download Here 



[Cyanogenmod 13]How to Install Android 6.0 on Asus Padfone X and S

Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Android 6.0 Marshmallow Sources are out so developers can easily make Marshmallow Roms for the compatible devices .



Now you can unofficially update Asus Padfone X and S to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( AOSP ) . Thanks to Quarx ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for Asus Padfone X and S .

This Rom has some bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on Asus Padfone X and S for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow .




Screenshots -







Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted and unlocked Asus Padfone X and S .
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on Asus Padfone X and S . ( If not - Download Here )

How to update Asus Padfone X and S to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Unlock Boot-loader by Installing CrowLock_RC3 ( Find on xda ) .

Step 4. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 5. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select Cyanogenmod 13 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 6. Install Cyanogenmod 13 gapps .

Step 7. Reboot !

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 13 for Asus Padfone X and S - Download Here 



OnePlus X All Specs leaked online

OnePlus is Soon Going to launch a new Device i.e OnePlus X aka OnePlus Mini , OnePlus X was previously leaked via TENAA , Read full news - OnePlus X leaked leaked via TENNA



Now , OnePlus X has been leaked via an e-commerce website named eFox . According to eFox , OnePlus X will be priced at $244 .






OnePlus X will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.0 GHz Quad Core processor , 4.99 inch 1920 x 1080 pixels display , 3GB RAM , 16GB ROM which can be extended upto 128GB , 13MP rear and 8MP front camera .

There will be only a dual sim variant of device , It will use Nano Sim card . The device will come with 2450mAh battery . The device might come with USB Type C ( Not confirmed yet ) .

The Device will come with Android 5.1 and will be upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow .



Samsung Note 5 / S6 edge Plus theme for Cyanogenmod 12 ( cm12 )

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge plus / Note 5 comes with new Touchwiz user interface . Thanks to Faaiz Puthawala for sharing such wonderful theme . 




Note 5 / S6 edge + theme is awesome and this theme is for users who loves Samsung Touchwiz UI . 

Also Read - 



For Installing this theme , One just need to have Cyanogenmod 12 Installed on your Smartphone . Some Smartphone which comes with Pre installed Cm12 like OnePlus One , Micromax YU Yureka , Micromax YU Yuphoria can directly Install the theme . 

Screenshot -










You have to follow the below steps in order to successfully Install Avengers theme on Your Smartphone running on Cyanogenmod 12 -

Step 1. Download The Theme from below .

Step 2. Install it as normal .apk app on your Android Smartphone running on Cyanogenmod 12 .



Step 3. Go to Settings > Theme chooser and Select the Theme you downloaded following Step 1.

Step 4. Choose All the options in the Theme and Select Apply .

Your favorite Avengers theme will be applied ! 

Downloads -

Note 5 / S6 edge Plus theme ( Cm12 ) - Download Here ( Xda ) ( Direct )






[Closed Now][Poll] Which Moto G 3rd Generation Feature you like most

Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation was launched on July 28 , 2015 and was most hyped Smartphone ever . The Smartphone was in news for a month .



Motorola Came with a Best Mid budget Smartphone by introducing Moto G 3rd Generation . It comes with a Bunch of features like Karate Chop for Flashlight , Twist your Wrist for Rear , Twist again for front camera , Hidden LED and more ...

Also Read - How to enable Hidden LED on Moto G 3rd Gen





So , Here is a Weekly Poll : Which Moto G 3rd Generation Feature you like most  !



ZTE Axon Elite : The beast is here

ZTE's has recently launched its latest Flagship Smartphone i.e ZTE Axon Elite in USA and China . The Smartphone is also making its way to more countries soon .



ZTE's Axon Elite 4G comes with beautiful design , The device has 5.5 inch 1080p FHD Display and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 . The device also sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa Core processor , 4G LTE antennas and a set of dual cameras at the back for amazing Photographs .



Pic Source - trustedreviews


The Smartphone has 8MP front and 13.0MP + 2MP Altek Dual rear cameras for depth perception . On the other hand ZTE's Axon Elite has 3000 mAh battery , 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM which can be expended using micro sd card .



Pic Source - trustedreviews


The Phone has mostly metallic design and the back comprises of tough leather which gives more executive look to the Smartphone . I think this is the most Fasionable Smartphone ever launched by ZTE , You can find more fashion cell phones on Gearbest.com .

The main and Amazing feature of the Smartphone is that it comes with a Fingerprint reader as well as  Eye scanner , These amazing features gives you a full control of your device . One can use this features to lock-unlock and make your device more secure .

You can buy this awesome Smartphone on Gearbest with free shipping . If you are looking for an affordable Smartphone with a plenty of features than ZTE Axon Elite is a great choice .



In short ZTE Axon Elite is the most advanced and fashionable Smartphone ever launched .    



Here are First Snapshots of Cyanogenmod 13 on Moto G 2nd Gen

Previously We spotted Cyanogenmod 13 Source code on github and now Cyanogenmod 13 is almost here . Snapshots / Screenshots of Cyanogenmod 13 which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow are here now . 




Cyanogenmod 13 is in testing phase for Moto G 2nd Generation LTE ( thea ) . A Xda developer luca020400 has successfully booted Cyanogenmod 13 on the device .




Here are the Screenshots of Cyanogenmod 13 on Moto G 2nd Gen LTE -




Here are First Snapshots / Screenshots of Cyanogenmod 13



All we know was Cyanogenmod 13 sources are going to be officially released soon . But Cyanogenmod 13 Its Already there for Moto G 2nd Generation . 

Here is the Official Thread where the developer Posted the Snaps . According to developer Moto G 2nd Gen is going to get Cyanogenmod 13 Android 6.0 marshmallow in few days .




OnePlus Mini/OnePlus X Leaked Online

OnePlus is soon Going to launch all new OnePlus Mini / OnePlus X at a decent price range and with a great features .



According to leaked features OnePlus Mini will feature a 5-inch 1920×1080 resolution IPS display and a Sony Sensor 13MP camera at the back .

Today the Chinese TENAA has leaked OnePlus Mini / OnePlus X pics . According to leaked Pictures OnePlus Mini design is similar to IPhone 5C . The camera is similar to OnePlus two .








OnePlus Mini / OnePlus X to be launched in India soon at a price of 15000 /- INR ( Approx ) .

via - Android Headlines



[AOSP] How to Install Android Marshmallow 6.0 on LG Optimus G

Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Android 6.0 Marshmallow Sources are out so developers can easily make Marshmallow Roms for the compatible devices .



Now you can unofficially update LG Optimus G ( E975/F180X ) to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( AOSP ) . Thanks to DevSwift1 ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for LG Optimus G .

This Rom has some bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on LG Optimus G for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow .




Screenshots -

[AOSP] How to Install Android Marshmallow 6.0 on LG Optimus G E975/F180X


Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted LG Optimus G E975/F180X .
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on LG Optimus G E975/F180X . ( If not - Download Here )

How to update LG Optimus G to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download AOSP 6.0.0_r1 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 4. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select AOSP 6.0 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 5. Reboot !

Downloads -

AOSP 6.0.0_r1 for GEEHRC [E975/F180X] - Download Here 



[AOSP] How to Install Android Marshmallow 6.0 on Nexus 4

Few days back only Google revealed its newest Android version i.e Android Marshmallow . Android Marshmallow comes with variety of features , Black and White theme and extremely Good battery life .



Google Also release Android Marshmallow for Motorola Nexus 6 , LG Nexus 5 ,HTC Nexus 9 and Asus Nexus Player . Users of the above devices can directly Install the previews , without any effort .

Although The official Marshmallow images are available for limited devices , Hence developers know how to port and get the Android Marshmallow on their device . 



So , Finally Developer ported the Android Marshmallow for LG Nexus 4 and You can install it right now by following the steps below . All Thanks to vocoderism and Dmitry Grinberg for making Marshmallow possible on Nexus 4 .

Screenshots -



How to Install Android Marshmallow on Nexus 4 -

Step 1. Download the Android Marshmallow Rom from below .

Step 2. Save it in your root of Sdcard .

Step 3. Boot to recovery mode ( Custom recovery - TWRP 2.8.7.0 [ Download From below ] .

Step 4. Wipe data , Wipe cache and Wipe dalvik cache .

Step 5. Select Install Zip from Sdcard and Choose Android Marshmallow rom ( which you downloaded by following step 1 ) .

Enjoy Android M on Nexus 4 

Downloads -

Aosp 6.0.0_r1 Marshmallow Rom  - Nexus 4 - Download Here

Source - XDA




How to update Samsung Tab S 10.5 LTE to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Android Marshmallow is now official and Its only available for Few devices officially . Android 6.0 Marshmallow Sources are out so developers can easily make Marshmallow Roms for the compatible devices .



Now you can unofficially update Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE ( T805 ) to Android 6.0 Marshmallow ( AOSP ) . Thanks to Schischu ( XDA developer ) For making 6.0 Marshmallow for TAB S LTE .

This Rom has some bugs so it is not suitable for daily use , so however you can flash this custom rom on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE for testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow .




Screenshots -

How to update Samsung Tab S 10.5 LTE to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Prerequisite - 
  • You must be have rooted Samsung Tab S 10.5 Lte ( T805 ) .
  • You should have TWRP 2.8.6.2 and higher on Tab S 10.5 LTE
  • Latest Android 5.1 Lollipop 

How to update Samsung Tab S 10.5 LTE to Android 6.0 Marshmallow - 


Step 1. Download AOSP 6.0.0_r1 Custom Build From below .

Step 2. Boot to TWRP recovery .

Step 3. Wipe System , Data , Cache and Dakvik Cache ,

Step 4. Select Install Zip from SDcard and Select AOSP 6.0 Marshmallow zip that you downloaded following Step 1 .

Step 5. Reboot !

Downloads -

AOSP 6.0.0_r1 for T805 - Download Here 



Cyanogenmod 13 ( Android 6.0 Marshmallow ) Sources spotted on Github



Google has already Release Marshmallow and it will be officially available to some devices only , While other devices owners are waiting for Cyanogenmod 13 ( Android 6.0 Marshmallow ) .



Also Read - Cyanogenmod 13 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Release date





Cyanogen is now working on Cyanogenmod 13 and the tree is now available on Github . Cyanogen may release the Sources in upcoming weeks .


Want something to share ? Comment below !



Android 6.0 Marshmallow Started Rolling out for Android One Devices

Yesterday only Google Started Rolling Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Google Nexus 6 , Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 .



Now Android One Devices are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update through OTA . The OTA update is of 337.9 mb ( 338.1 in some models ) and will update your Android One device to Marshmallow .



Currently Indian Android One Smartphone Spice dream uno has received Android 6.0 Marshmallow update .





The update is rolling out in Phases , so you might not able to get the update !

Screenshots - 
(thanks to Saransh Vaid )






OTA Captured link -

Download Here ( Micromax A1 ) ( Thanks to Harshit Raghuvanshi ) 

Download Here ( Karbonn sparkle v )




Here are list of T-Mobile Smartphone's that will get Android 6.0 Marshmallow

T-Mobile has made an official Announcement regarding Android 6.0 Marshmallow , they have finally listed all the Smartphones that will receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update .







So , Here are list of T-Mobile Smartphone's that will get Android 6.0 Marshmallow -




Google Nexus -
  • Nexus 5
  • Nexus 6
  • Nexus 7
  • Nexus 9
Samsung -
  • Galaxy Note 5
  • Galaxy Note 4
  • Galaxy Note Edge
  • Galaxy S6 Edge+
  • Galaxy S6 Edge
  • Galaxy S6
  • Galaxy S5
  • Galaxy Tab S2
LG -
  • LG G4
  • LG G3
  • LG G Stylo
HTC -
  • HTC One M9
  • HTC One M8

The above list is final and will get update soon , while other Smartphones will be added soon to the list !