OnePlus 5 gets OxygenOS 4.5.2 (7.1.1) OTA

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2017       

The recently announced OnePlus 5 is now getting the latest OxygenOS 4.5.2 based on Android 7.1.1 through OTA. The update includes Bug fixes and few Optimizations. 

Take a look at the complete changelog of the update below:

• Bug fixes:
• App installation issue
• System update failure
• Optimizations:
• Camera
• BT Stability
• Network Stability
• System Stability
• Compatibility with 3rd party apps

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're using Stock Un-modified firmware. 

However, you can install the update right now by flashing the latest firmware Image of OxygenOS 4.5.2. Download it from Here (Via)

Pixel 2 'walleye' and 'taimen' Specifications and Design leaked!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2017       

Google's upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel and Pixel XL have been leaked online various times. However, all leaks till date suggested the references of the upcoming Pixel Smartphones in AOSP source code.

That's going to change from today as a new leak from a XDA is speculating the complete specs of Pixel 2 along with Larger Pixel 2 and their design as well. The larger Pixel device "taimen" will feature a 5.99-inch display (tiny bezels) with a 1440p OLED panel provided by LG, Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. 

Also, the interesting suggestion is that the Larger 2017 Pixel Smartphone will be having similar rear design as the current Pixel phones with a two-tone glass and metal finish, though the glass window is located near the top and no longer encloses the fingerprint scanner. Unlike OnePlus 5, Xiaomi Mi6 or iPhone 7 Plus, the device will feature a single camera with dual LED flash.

The Walleye (Smaller Pixel), on the other hand will feature a 4.97-inch display with FHD resolution, Snapdragon 835 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Google might ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers to blame. Design wise, the Pixel 2017 (Walleye) will be having familiar large bezels surrounding the display and similar rear design.

The report also says that the larger Google device "taimen" could be called "Nexus" as the device uses the name “Nexus Imprint” when referring to the device’s fingerprint scanner. That said, Google might launch these new devices later this year, Will you be buying any of them? Let us know in the below comment section!

Via: XDA

[Updated] Moto X Style to get Nougat in a couple of weeks, Moto X Play in Mid-July

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2017       

Most of you guys were asking about the Android Nougat update for the Moto X Style and Moto X Play, so here's the official ETA (Estimated time of arrival) from Motorola. 

Motorola has confirmed that the two-year-old Moto X Play and Moto X Style will soon get to taste the latest Android Nougat update. The company’s official Facebook handle confirms that the Nougat update will reach the Moto X Force within few days, Moto X Style in a couple of weeks, and the Moto X Play in Mid-July.

As promised, the Moto X Force has already started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update with latest Security Patch, Video calling Duo application, New Moto Actions and all the usual Nougat goodies like quick settings customization, split-screen apps, and improved Doze Mode.

We will let you know once the update is out for the Moto X Style and the Moto X Play. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Update: Moto X Style (Pure Edition) Now Getting Nougat Update in Brazil

GST Effect: Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 July launch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2017       

A little few weeks ago Nokia announced the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 Android phones during a launch event in India. The Nokia 3 went on sale starting June 16, while the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will be available from mid-july because retailers are getting ready for the India's new tax system on goods and service, which is kicking off starting July 1.

As per the reports, "Nokia has been told by its retail partners that they want to start from a clean slate in the GST regime, and hence will start to stock the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 only after the first week in July". (Download Nokia 6 Wallpapers)

Nokia 5 will be sold exclusively offline for ₹12,899, it will be available for pre-booking from July 7. The Nokia 6 costs ₹14,999 and will be exclusively sold on Amazon India, and will be available from July 14.

With Nokia 5, you get 5.2" HD display, Seamless aluminium unibody, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with Support for up to 128 GB, Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. It comes with a 3000 mAh battery.

Camera wise, the Nokia 5 features 13MP rear camera with PDAF, 1.12um, f/2, dual tone flash, to the front there's a 8MP with AF, 1.12um, f/2, FOV 84 degrees. It comes in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black and Copper color options.

The Nokia 6 features a 5.5" 1080p screen with Gorilla Glass, classic Nokia design and an impressive audio quality. The phone comes with an aluminum unibody and runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Its camera should follow the Nokia trend and impress everyone. It's 16MP with an 8MP front shooter.

TWRP custom recovery is out for the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 24, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is now official and so is the Device Trees and Kernel Sources, which can be used for development purpose.

OnePlus is one of the few manufacturers that let you keep your warranty if you unlock the bootloader and flash custom ROMs. Now, thanks to the developers you can now root and install TWRP custom recovery on your brand new OnePlus 5.

TWRP 3.1.1 is now available for the OnePlus 5. A custom recovery can be used to flash zips, install new custom ROMs, root, take backup and  much more.

You'll need to unlock bootloader first in-order to Root and Install TWRP recovery. Note that Unlocking bootloader will erase all your data. So head to the XDA Developer forum to grab the TWRP recovery.