OFFICIAL: List Of Motorola Phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 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 updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

However, the Moto G4 Plus has not been included in this list by the company even though the smartphone was released last year. Here is the full List of Motorola Moto Devices Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Official Update

MOTO Z PLAY
MOTO Z2 PLAY
MOTO Z
MOTO Z FORCE DROID
MOTO Z DROID
MOTO Z2 FORCE
MOTO G5
MOTO G5 PLUS
MOTO G5S PLUS
MOTO G5S
MOTO X4
Moto G4 Plus

That's 12 Moto devices getting Oreo! Expect the update to come before the end of the year to the current 2017 portfolio and for the other devices it will come later on.

Update: Moto G4 Plus Included 

Source: Motorola

Update: The List has been confirmed by Motorola Blog

Problems Plague Nokia 3 after Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update is still slowly rolling out to Nokia 3 but should you really update right now?

With the various exciting new features in Nokia 3's newest OS update, 7.1.1 Nougat, are various problems and bugs, as well. Many customers are reporting that most of the Applications are crashing after they installed the new update.

Few of the Nokia 3 users who updated to 7.1.1 Nougat are experiencing problem related to freezing or hanging of System Applications. Some couldn’t set the brightness level, some facing automatic mobile data off.

Another issue faced by a number of Nokia 3 users who are already on the new OS is the abnormal heating and battery drain.

Let’s hope Nokia will have a fix to this issue soon.

Nokia 2 in all its GLORY!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

Most of the Nokia fans are looking for an Ultra-budget phone which is the Nokia 2 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until the end of 2017 to get hands on it.

As you can see in the below Image (Courtesy: Evan Blass), the Nokia 2 looks exactly like the Nokia 3. The Nokia 2 will be having on-screen navigation keys instead of touch capacitive buttons, which can be found in previous Nokia Smartphones including the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6.

We already know that the device will be coming with Snapdragon 212 SoC clocked at 1.27 GHz, paired with 1GB RAM. Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be coming pre-installed with the Nokia 2.

That said, Nokia is expected to reveal its Ultra budget Nokia 2 later this year. Share your thoughts about this Smartphone in the below comment section!

Pixel XL 2 from Google Passes FCC Certification, Reveals Additional Details

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next Google flagship smartphones the Next-Gen Pixel and Pixel XL to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this October to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the design and features.

We have already seen our first potential look at what to expect from the Pixel XL 2. Now the device just got certified through the FCC, revealing additional details.

The Pixel XL 2 will feature model no. G011C. The listing also confirms that LG is indeed making it. Apart from the model number and manufacturer confirmation, there's nothing much else.

The Pixel 2 will look a lot different from the Pixel XL 2 in terms of front design. The Pixel XL 2 will be having a 2:1 Full vision display while the Standard Pixel 2 will feature huge chin to the top and the bottom, just like the 2016 Pixel phones.

That said, Google plans to launch the duo-Pixel(s) on October 4th during an event. We’ll let you know if we find anything else before the launch.

Source: Fcc | Via: Droid-Life

Moto G4 Plus gets Android 8.0 Oreo via Lineage OS 15

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 13, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G4 Plus (Moto G 2016) 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 G4 Plus owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Dreamstar" Nikit Sharma has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G4 2016. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but it's still not suitable for daily use.

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 G4 Plus Athene. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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

Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G4 Plus Athene

Direct Download: Lineage OS 15 (Athene) //XDA

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Apple Announces iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 13, 2017       

We don't talk about Apple that much, but the new iPhone(s) are exciting. Apple has finally unveiled the new iPhone 8 family along with the futuristic iPhone X during Apple Event. Please welcome in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with a whole new design and features.

With the regular iPhone 8, you get a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, 2GB RAM, 64GB/256 storage, 12MP camera with OIS and ƒ/1.8 aperture, 7MP ƒ/2.2 front camera, 1960mAh battery, fast and wireless charging, IP67 water and dust resistance, and iOS 11.

The iPhone 8 Plus isn’t much different, but it does have the bigger 5.5-inch Retina HD display, Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, and a bigger 2900mAh battery. The rest is the same.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be offered in a rich color palette including Gold, Silver, Space Gray.

Now, let's talk about the iPhone X. It comes with a 5.8-inch all-screen OLED Super Retina HD display, Face Unlock Security feature, and Different design. The rest is the same as iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available for pre-order from September 15 starting $699 and will be available for sale on September 22. iPhone X will be available for pre-order from October 27 starting $999. Thoughts?

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