September Security OTA update hits Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Every month, Google releases a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for September 2017 is now live for a number of devices.

Pixel and Pixel XL users on Verizon are reportedly receiving a new update with build OPR3.170623.007 with 2017-09-01 Security Patch. Non-Verizon users are also getting the latest Security update, so that means it's clearly a wider rollout going on.

Few users are getting "Android 7.1.2" titled update, which is actually is Android 8.0 Oreo with the September security patches.

Along with the Duo Pixels, Nexuses are also getting the September security patch. We've seen the update coming to the Nexus 6P.

Google hasn't updated its Developer site with OTA and Firmware Images. We'll let you know once the Firmware files are out.

OnePlus sends out invites for September 19th event, likely for new phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Just a few months back OnePlus announced the OnePlus 5 with Dual Cameras and Snapdragon 835 SoC. Now, the Chinese brand is planning to launch another product on 19 September.

As per reports OnePlus has sent out media invites for the event to be held in Paris saying "When the style meets its machine, one night in September in Paris…”. However, there is nothing revealed on what OnePlus will launch at the event.

According to Techadvisor, the mention of ‘machine’ means it could possibly be a phone. OnePlus has a knack of launching "Limited Designer Editions" of its Smartphones. So, it could be OnePlus 5 Limited Edition or even the brand new OnePlus 5T.

That said, We'll let you know once we get more information regarding this launch event. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Techadvisor

Root and Install TWRP recovery on Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

You can now Root and Install TWRP on the recently announced Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. It's very simple to Root your Moto G5s Plus after Installing TWRP. You can gain Root access either of Magisk or SuperSU.

Installing TWRP also gives you access to Install Custom Roms and Mods (Including LineageOS, AOSP, and Other Popular Roms). You can also update your device to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo by Installing LineageOS 15 when it becomes available.

The below Guide will help you Installing TWRP and Rooting your Moto G5s Plus with codename Sanders. Note that, You'll first need to Unlock Bootloader by following the Official Guide from Motorola.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Motorola Moto G5s Plus:

Step 1. Download TWRP recovery from below .

Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3. Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4. Install Adb and Fastboot into your PC

Step 5. From CMD or Terminal go into your the download folder and execute:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

Step 6. After that, Execute -

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

(Rename the recovery image name to twrp.img)

How to Root Motorola Moto G5s Plus-

Step 1. Download Superuser or Magisk zip from below.

Step 2. Go to recovery by First going to fastboot and choosing recovery by first pressing down volume then up volume buttons.

Step 3. Select Install zip from Sdcard and select Superuser zip, you downloaded in Step 1.

Step 4. Reboot your Phone.

Downloads

TWRP: Download Here (Thanks to GeneticEnginer)

SuperSu ZIP: Download Here

Magisk: Download Here

Poll: Are You Going to Buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Just a few days ago Google and Xiaomi resurrected the Android One with the Mi A1 Smartphone.

It's a good idea to buy a Mi A1 over a Mi 5X (Available in China) if Stock Android is your primary concern.

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 7.1 Nougat.
So we're curious to find out how many of our readers are planning to buy the Mi A1. In case you're wondering, the smartphone will be sold today at 12:00 Noon for Rs. 14,999 at Flipkart / Mi.com and Offline Stores.

So, Will you buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?

Poll: Are You Going to Buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?#MiA1 #XiaomiMiA1

— TechDroider (@techdroider) September 12, 2017

Google Play Protect is breaking bluetooth on Moto G4 Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 11, 2017       

The recently announced Google Play Protect helps you keep your device safe and secure. It runs a safety check on apps from the Google Play Store before you download them. It checks your device for potentially harmful apps from other sources, warns you about any detected potentially harmful apps found, and removes known harmful apps from your device.

Now, the Google Play Protect feature is mistaking a system app called Bluetooth Share 7.0 for something unsafe on several Moto G4 devices. Play Protect then disables the app and displays a message "Bluetooth Share 7.0 can damage your device, Uninstall/Remove now."

Once removed, your Bluetooth will fail when turned on. Since Bluetooth Sharing app is a system app and it cannot be uninstalled. You can revert the changes back (Enable the Bluetooth Sharing app) by going to Settings > Applications > Reset Application Settings.

Are you facing such issue? Let us know in the below comment section!

//Lenovo Forum