Samsung Announces the 2018 Galaxy A8 With Infinity Display, Dual Front Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 19, 2017       

Samsung has finally unveiled the most anticipated new Galaxy A8 2018 Smartphones. Please welcome in the Galaxy A8, and Galaxy A8 Plus with a whole new design and Dual Front Camera.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus features Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design. 

“With the release of the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favorite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ features 5.6" and 6.0" FHD+ Super Amoled 18.5:9 display, 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, NFC, IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, 4GB RAM (6GB RAM for A8+), 32/64GB Internal Storage, and an Exynos 7885 Octa Core CPU. The Samsung Galaxy A8 features 3,000mAh battery, while the A8 Plus features a giant 3,500mAh battery.

The Galaxy A8 starts at €499, while the A8+ (2018) will cost €599. Both the phones will be available starting early January 2018.

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December Security update is now live for Nokia 6 and Nokia 8

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 18, 2017       

The Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 are getting new software update with latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Nokia 6 or Nokia 8, you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1 Android security update. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Android 8.0 Oreo for Nokia 6, which is already available for Nokia 8.

Nokia'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.

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Get Star Wars AR Stickers on any Android Smartphone!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 18, 2017       

Just a few days back Google announced the Cool Argument Reality Stickers for the Pixel Smartphones, so you can add virtual characters and playful emojis directly into your photos and videos to bring your favorite stories to life.

Google says that you don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to team up with characters from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” like BB-8, a stormtrooper, or a porg. You can play around with Eleven, the Demogorgon, and your other favorite characters from Netflix’s “Stranger Things;” use Foodmoji and 3D Text stickers when you’re feeling hungry; or shoot a celebratory video at your New Year’s party with AR balloons and champagne.

The AR stickers feature obviously uses ARCore technology, and is exclusive for Google Pixel. So you will need root access on other phones to spoof the restrictions. The below video shows how you can Install AR Stickers on any Android Smartphone.

All you need is an Android Smartphone with Unlocked Bootloader and Custom TWRP Installed. Just follow the steps shown in video and enjoy AR Stickers on your Android Smartphone.

Moto G2 gets new Android 8.1 Oreo update via LineageOS 15.1 [How to install]

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 18, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 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 no shocker, the Moto G2 won't get Official Oreo.

Those readers who are hanging on to the Moto G2, we have good news to share. Reputed Developer LuK1337 has released the brand new LineageOS 15.1 Custom ROM based on latest Android 8.1 Oreo. It brings latest security updates, wallpapers, launcher and many more value-added features to the Moto G2.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 ROM on Moto G 2nd Generation:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and Google Apps on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.1 LineageOS 15.1 for Moto G2 TITAN (//XDA)

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Moto X4 Android Oreo Release Imminent

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 15, 2017       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto X4 Smartphone. According to the information we got, Android 8.0 Oreo update Release Notes for Standard Moto X4 are now live. Yeah, you got it right we're talking about the Standard Moto X4 not the Android One Moto X4.

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto X4 would also feature the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early January. Taking about the Android One Moto X4, Google promised to update the Moto X4 on Project Fi to Android Oreo by the end of 2017. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Android One devices are among the first to access the latest Android OS updates and platform innovations. With moto x4 Android One, you’ll receive at least two years of OS upgrades, including an update to Android 8.0 Oreo before the end of 2017. - Motorola US

Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.0 Oreo: Many enhancements including new multitasking features, security capabilities, improved notifications and performance.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until December 1st 2017.