OnePlus just announced a beautiful new Lava Red OnePlus 5T

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 28, 2017       

The OnePlus 5T is already official with near bezel-less display and top-notch specs. Until now, you could grab the device only in Midnight Black color, but it seems that OnePlus is giving some fans a new option.

During the OnePlus 5T launch event in China, OnePlus announced the limited edition Lava Red variant of the OnePlus 5T. This new variant is exclusive to China as of now. There's no information whether it's coming outside OnePlus's home country. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

With the OnePlus 5T, you get a 6.01-inch FHD Optic AMOLED 18:9 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, 16MP + 20MP with f/1.7 aperture for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 16MP front camera, 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

What else new though? Well OnePlus has also added Face Unlock feature that uses 100 identifiers to make sure you are you before unlocking.

Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 is Live for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 28, 2017       

Android 8.1 Oreo Developer Preview 2 is now available for the eligible Nexus and Pixel devices. It it is the Last Android 8.1 Beta and arrives in as build OPP6.171019.012. The new version is readily available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel C, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6P.

The system images are available to download for the above mentioned devices, but that requires an unlocked bootloader. There's also an other option, you can enroll your device in automatic OTA system updates through the Android Beta Program. Once enrolled, your device will receive regular over-the-air (OTA) updates of all milestone builds in the Android 8.1 Developer Preview. When the next version of Android is released, your device will automatically update to the final version. 

You can also un-enroll your device at any time. The device will receive an OTA update to the most recent production version of Android available for that device (for example, Android 8.0 Oreo). The update requires a full device reset, so user data on the device will be removed.

If you are already running Android 8.1 Developer preview 1, you can easily update to DP2 via an OTA Update which weighs in at around 169MB.

Google is calling this near-final system images and says that it should be used for final testing. We may get stable Android 8.1 Oreo by the end of December.

• Android 8.1 Developer Preview Factory Images

Moto Z Play spotted running Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 27, 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.

It seems that Motorola is already internally testing Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto Z Play, Moto Z, Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play. The confirmation came from a screenshot of Moto Z Play running Android 8.0.0 Oreo with December 2017 Security patch.

The Screenshot we received from our reliable source clearly shows Moto Z Play with codename Addison and channel China_Cust running internal Android Oreo with December 1, 2017 Security Patch. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Just a few days back we reported that Motorola Brazil is sending out Android Oreo Soak Test invitations to the Moto Z and Moto Z2 Force users enrolled for Motorola Feedback Network.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream.

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G 2015

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 26, 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 and the Moto G3 is not in the list.

Google recently announced the beta version of Android 8.1 with tons of new features and enhancements for Pixel and Nexus devices.

Watch: Android 8.1 New Features!!!

The Good News is you can Install Android 8.1 Oreo on the Moto G3 via Pixel Experience ROM. Developer psychicboy, althafvly, and rahul9999 have successfully ported Android 8.1 Oreo based Custom ROM [Orignally made for G5 Plus by jhenrique09] for the Moto G3 2015. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

With Android 8.1 Oreo, you'll get new Wallpaper Themes, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Pixel Experience ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G 3rd Generation Osprey. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots

Downloads

Direct Download: Pixel ROM [Google Apps Included] (// XDA)

Credits: psychicboy, althafvly, and rahul9999

Android 7.1.1 Nougat Unofficially Ported to the Samsung Galaxy J5 2015

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 26, 2017       

We all know that Samsung won't officially update the Galaxy J5 2015 to Android Nougat. However, those who would like to have Android 7.1.1 unofficially on their Samsung Galaxy J5 2015 are in luck, though, as the Galaxy J5 2016 firmware has been successfully ported to the J5 2015.

The Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J5 2015 shares similar CPU and GPU. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat Samsung Experience Port has been released by XDA developer "shivasharma63420". Aside from bringing over Android 7.1.1 to the Galaxy J5 2015, it also brings in pretty much all new apps and features.

Since it's an unofficial attempt, you'll need to Install Custom Recovery in order to Install Android 7.1.1 Nougat Port on your Samsung Galaxy J5 2015.

The developer notes that the Android 7.1.1 Nougat Port works with SM-J500F, SM-J500FN, SM-J500H, and SM-J500M.

How to Download and Install Android 7.1.1 Nougat Samsung Experience on Galaxy J5 2015:

1. You need to have Stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. 
2. Install Recovery with support Aroma (eg. Zonik's).
3. Download the ROM (Fixes, etc.) & copy it to your SD Card. 
4. Enter in Recovery & make 5 wipes (Recommended Full Wipes). 
5. After follow the instructions of the Aroma Installer. 
6. Select Apps, Mods, etc. 
7. Go to recovery & clear dalvik cache & cache 5 to 6 times & then finally Reboot.
8. Wait 5 to 10 minutes (First start of installation, long delay). 
9. Configure & enjoy the ROM.

Downloads

Aroma Support Recovery: XDA

Android 7.1.1 Nougat Port: XDA