Moto G4 Play gets Experimental Android 8.0 Oreo ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 24, 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 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 and there we have the Moto G4 Play users who are still waiting for their Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update.

Well, Forget Official Nougat, You can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Developer "Ethan" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo Aosp Extended for the Moto G4 Play. 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 AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G4 Play Harpia. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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

Download Moto G4 Play Harpia

Direct Download: AOSP 5.0 (Harpia)

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BLUBOO S1: Cheap Bezel Less Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 24, 2017       

Let’s talk about the BLUBOO S1 which is the cheapest way to get your hands on a bezel-less design. This sub $170 phone also packs in up to 4GB of RAM and a dual-lens camera.

The BLUBOO S1 comes with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. This smartphone’s design is inspired by the Xiaomi Mi MIX, clearly, and the device is fueled by the Octa-core Helio P25 MTK6757 SoC. The BLUBOO S1 sports an edge-to-edge 5.5-inch FHD display, while you’ll find Dual 13+3-megapixel shooter on its back. 

What else new though? Well, you get a giant 3500mAh Battery with Fingerprint Sensor, USB Type-C Port. It is available in Gorgeous Black and White color option.

The device is discounted by Tomtop, and can be purchased for $169.99 by 30 September. Well, we have a discount coupon for you guys and you can purchase the BLUBOO S1 just at 158.99$ by using this Coupon code "DSBLS1".

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Folding Samsung Galaxy X Spotted Online, Again!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 23, 2017       

It seems that Samsung is now working on a Folding Smartphone dubbed as Galaxy X. The device recently received its certification from the National Radio Research Agency (NRRA) based in South Korea. The model number of the device is SM-G888N0.

Samsung Galaxy X is expected to feature Bluetooth 5.0 and Android 7.1.1 Nougat Out of the Box. It is rumored to arrive in two variants; Galaxy X and Galaxy X1 with codename Project Valley.

The Samsung Galaxy X is rumored to be a 5-inch phone that could fold out into an 7-inch tablet. The Galaxy X1 on the other hand is rumored to be a 6-inch phone that could fold out into an 8-inch tablet.

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LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 O News, Features, and Release Date

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 23, 2017       

According to the latest reports, Google will be pushing Official Android O (8.0) update for the Pixel, Nexus and, latest Android One Smartphones in August. Along with the final Android O build, Google will also release the Source code, which will help developers building custom roms based on Android O.

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. LineageOS is one of the fastest growing community and it is now supporting thousands of devices. With the release of final Android O, Lineage is expected to announce the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 for most of the existing as well as new Android Smartphones.

In this Article, we'll be tracking and updating all the News, Rumors, Features, and Release date of the upcoming LineageOS 15.

LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 O Expected Features:-

Starting with the Features, we have already seen the new features of Android O including Notification badges, Advance Snoozing, Notification timeouts, Background colors, Picture-in-Picture mode, Pinning shortcuts and widgets, New emojis, Autofill, and more. So, technically LineageOS will be coming with these new features including Android O's whole new Interface (White Quick Setting tiles, new Settings UI, and other apps).

Additionally, Lineage is expected to bring "Themes" functionality to the Custom Rom. We have seen Cyanogen doing wonders with its Theme Engine, but with the death of Cyanogen, the theme engine cannot be ported to Lineage. So, Linage will be bringing something new or might even merge with Substratum.

LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 O Release Date:-

As said, Google is now all set to release the final build of Android 8.0 along with its source code in August. So, expect LineageOS 15 or any other custom rom by the end of 2017. 

Note: All these are based on rumors, none of the information is confirmed by Official LineageOS community.

That said, we'll be updating the Article as soon as we get any news about LineageOS 15. Are you excited about the LineageOS 15? Let us know in the below comment section!

Update: 19/07/2017

[Official] LineageOS 15.0 progress 

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. 

BlueBorne Fix Rolling Out With September Android Security Update for Moto G4 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 23, 2017       

If you own a Moto G4 Plus with "retapac" Software channel you should have received the over-the-air update notification for September Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it 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.

The new update comes with build no. NPJS25.93-14-10. Note that the device still runs Android 7.0 Nougat after the update. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for Moto Z Smartphones.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE. If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and confirmed that the Moto G4 Plus will be getting Android Oreo update. Here's what Motorola said: Since the time of posting this, we have learned of some errors in our marketing materials around Android O upgrades for moto g4 Plus. It’s our general practice for the moto g family to get one major OS upgrade per device, so it wasn’t originally planned for Android O. But it’s important to us we keep our promises, so in addition to the N upgrade it has already received, we will be upgrading moto g4 Plus to Android O. Because this is an unplanned upgrade, it will take some time to fit into our schedule, we’ll update our software upgrade page when we have more info. In other words, Motorola will now update the Moto G4 Plus.

Via: Reddit