LineageOS gets new update with September Security Patch, new Updater app, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 26, 2017       

LineageOS is the latest sensation among custom rom lovers and developers. We already know that the Lineage OS is a continuation of what CyanogenMod was, the LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Now, the Lineage community has added some interesting new features to the custom rom including a new Updater app which fixes the downloading update issue, new system profiles tile, HTML 5 features support, and September security patches.

September Security Patch brings along the fix for the critical BlueBorne Bluetooth attack. The BlueBorne vulnerability was discovered only recently. It’s a Bluetooth vulnerability that leaves Android devices open to a potential takeover by hackers. The vulnerability is also present in Windows, Linux and some iterations of iOS.

Apart from these features, Lineage has also added carrier selection shortcut for Settings app, Email application, and Burn-in protection.

Lineage also announced that the Lineage OS 15 based on Android 8.0 Ore is in the works.

"While the cm-14.1 branch development hasn’t stopped, we’re also working on the next LineageOS version (15.0), based on the latest Android 8.0. We will refrain from giving any ETA, just patiently wait until the new branch is ready for release-time."

Source: Lineage

Nokia 8 to launch in India today, Price revealed!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 26, 2017       

HMD will be announcing the Nokia 8 today in India during a live event at 11:30AM. This phone comes with top-notch specs and ZEISS Optics. As suggested by Amazon India, the entire package will be offered at a price of Rs 36,999.

The Nokia 8 features a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display with huge chin and top bezels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. The phone comes dual rear cameras with Zeiss Optics, Splashproof (IP54), OZO 360-degree Audio, and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

The attraction for the phone is it's "Bothie" feature, which allows you to use both the front and the rear Camera's together. Another feature that might wonder you is its OZO Audio, which gives 360-degree sound with amazing quality. At the back, there are two cameras of 13MP with Zeiss optics along with an 13MP front-facing camera.

The Nokia 8 will be available in Polished Blue, Tempered Blue, Steel, Polished Copper Colour options. The device will pack a 3090mAh battery with quick charge support.

With these huge bezels, impressive specifications, and Luxury Price, Will you buy the Nokia 8?

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Leak Shows Off Bezel-Free Design

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 25, 2017       

Samsung a little few month ago announced its flagship phones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with gorgeous dual curved Infinity displays. Samsung has now brought it to the Galaxy Note series as well with its Galaxy Note 8.

According to the latest leaks, Samsung plans to bring its Infinity display to mid-range smartphones. The leak came from reputed Samsung tipster, mmddj_china on his Twitter handle revealing that the Galaxy A (2018) series will feature Infinity Display.

We've seen LG doing wonders with its mid-tier Q6 series. Of course, Samsung is saving the Next Galaxy A series for the year 2018. Additionally, Samsung could implement the fingerprint sensor on the back, slightly below from the camera like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

The A7 (2018) is going to be powered by an unknown 2.1GHz octa-core processor with Mali-G71 GPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system.

Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy A7 (2018) will sport a 16-megapixel rear and 16-megapixel front-facing camera. That said, the device will likely feature IP68 water and dust resistance.

That said, all these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt.

Source: mmddj_china

Moto E gets Android 8.0 Oreo via Lineage OS 15

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 25, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update.

We all know that the Moto E (1st Generation) won't be getting Android Oreo Update Officially. But you can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Unofficially via Custom ROM. Developer "Anderson mendes" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo Lineage OS 15 for the Moto E. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but its still not usable for daily use.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Lineage OS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto E Condor. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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OnePlus 3/3T OxygenOS 4.5.0 update brings Shot on OnePlus Camera Watermark, Scheduled night mode, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 25, 2017       

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are receiving an incremental update to OxygenOS version 4.5.0, which brings mostly new features and bug fixes while remaining on Nougat. The Shenzhen-based company doesn't exactly have a great reputation for updating its devices, so this is nice to see.

Going with the latest trend, OnePlus has Added Shot on OnePlus watermark in the Camera Application. Other noteworthy changes include new lift up display, Gaming Do Not Disturb Mode, Network speed in status bar, OnePlus Slate font, Redesigned Dash Charge animation System stability and battery improvements.

The Company has also added Schedule Night Mode feature which will get automatically enabled. OnePlus has also redesigned the photo editor in Gallery and Caller UI. 

OnePlus has already started working on the Android Oreo update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Recently, Hydrogen OS Firmware based on Android 8.0 Oreo got leaked and is available to download for the OnePlus 3T.

 That said, This OxygenOS update should be rolling out to all users over the coming days.