Beware: Mi A1 Firmware Bricks Mi 5X

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 10, 2017       

We all know that the Mi A1 is exactly the carbon copy of the Mi 5X in terms of Hardware and Design but on the Software side the Mi A1 is powered with Google's own Stock Android Nougat while the Mi 5X runs Xiaomi's MIUI 9.

Additionally, the partitions are different between the two devices due to the Mi A1 using the A/B system that the Pixel devices uses. The A/B systems means that when the device gets an update it will be downloaded and installed on the second system partition and when you restart that second partition will swap to become System A instead of B to make the updating process seamless.

Also Read: Mi A1 vs. Mi 5x: 4 key differences

DON'T FLASH THE MI A1 ANDROID ONE FIRMWARE ON YOUR MI 5X, IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE.

With the Mi A1, you get a 5.5-inch FHD LTPS IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage plus microSD support up to 128GB, 12MP Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto (Same like the iPhone 7 Plus) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 5MP front camera, 3080mAh battery, and Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be available Offline and Online in India starting 14,999 INR (233 USD) on September 12.

Motorola Working on Android One Device, Based on the Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

Just a few days ago Google partnered with Xiaomi and launched it's Mi A1 (Android One) Smartphone. Now It appears that Motorola may be working with Google on a brand new Android One Smartphone.

According to a latest leaked picture it appears that the Android One smartphone is going to be based on the Moto X4 from Motorola, which was announced this month. The Moto X4 has a 5.2-inch full HD display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, with 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage and a 3000mAh battery inside powering the device. It does also have dual 12+8 megapixel cameras on the back of the device, and it is made of glass with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. 

With the recently announced Mi A1, Google promised that the latest Android One devices will be getting Android Oreo by the end of 2017 and Android P whenever available. 

If you ask me, I'm really excited to see Google working with Motorola for the software of the Moto X4. Unlike the Moto X Play and other Moto X devices, the Moto X4 would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays. Share your thoughts in the below comment section!!

Source: Evleaks

YouTube HDR is now available for these devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

Google has now started rolling out support for HDR videos in the mobile YouTube app. HDR support offers playback at up to 1080p resolution and 60 fps when manually changing video quality.

Supported devices getting HDR support includes the Duo Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel and Pixel XL, LG V30, and Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

Google plans to roll support for HDR videos for more devices soon.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G5 Plus Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G5 Plus owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Vache" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G5 Plus. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G5 Plus Potter. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Android 7.1.1 Nougat update hits Nokia 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 08, 2017       

As promised, HMD is now rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat with the latest monthly Android security patch Software update to the low end Nokia 3.

The latest update weighs in at around 748.3 MB and features the latest August 5, 2017 security patch, App Shortcuts, GIF(s) support, and new Emojis, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat Goodies.

Recently HMD promised that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 8 and Nokia 6 will be getting software updates for till next 2 years. That means, the Nokia 5 and other three devices will be getting Android Oreo for sure.

Nokia’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

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.

Screenshot: Ashish Narshana