Root For Google Pixel Phones Updated With Important Bug Fix
Many of us obtain root access on our devices as soon as possible, though maybe not a many as used to. If you are a 'rooter', the problem is that there are often bugs associated with new hacks and...
While global smartphone sales slow, Android’s market share surges ahead, renewing the need for...
The market results for Q3 2016 are in for smartphone sales, and global smartphone shipments grew 6%, down from 9.5% the previous year, however, Android shipments increased by 10.3%, the only device type measured to actually see an increase....
Android is now “pretty much” as secure as iPhone, claims Google
Google's Director of Security at Android, Adrian Ludwig, gave a talk at a security conference in Manhattan on Tuesday, and in a brief interview afterwards, he gave us a bit of insight into Google's views of Android's security, particularly...
Google Looking To Officially Add The Pixel Fingerprint Gesture To The Nexus 6P and...
One of the "features" of the new Google Pixel phones is the fingerprint scanner gesture that allows the notification shade to be pulled down with a swipe on the scanner. The Nexus 6P and 5X share the same fingerprint...
Do you have a Sony Xperia X Performance? Android Nougat Beta starting very soon
Sony has been promoting its Android Nougat Beta program for a little while now, with the news breaking in August, and registration starting in September. Today, users that have signed up are receiving emails confirming whether they've been enrolled...
How to use Nova Launcher to Pixel-ise your Android 5.0 and up device
Ok you're an Android fan and you just have to live on the cutting edge of Google's Android, but either you (understandably) can't afford a Pixel or you just can't live without a more customisable launcher, well Nova Launcher...
How to manually activate (or deactivate) Night Mode on Android Auto
Earlier this year I had a Pioneer Android Auto head unit installed in my car and to be honest I was very disappointed with it. One of the issues I had with it was that at times it was...
Root Access Obtained On LG’s New Flagship, The V20
LG had minimal success with their flagship earlier in the year with the G5 not hitting sales targets as hoped. LG are looking to turn that around with the release of their new flagship, the V20, slated for release...
Add Google Pixel-Like Fingerprint Gestures To Your Phone
Most phones these days have fingerprint readers on them but manufacturers often only use them to unlock the phone and for in-app security (such as Play Store purchases, unlocking bank app etc). Some enterprising manufacturers such a Huawei with...
Get Your Root Access For Google Pixel Phones
It was just three days ago that Chainfire obtained root access on his Pixel and then a day later he achieved root with a systemless method and DM-verity switchable. He said at the time that it would take him...
Here’s how to enroll in Google’s Android Beta Program on your Nexus 5X, Nexus...
If you have a compatible handset -- a Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P or Pixel C at the time of writing -- you can be a part of Google's Android Beta Program, giving you early access to the next version...
*UPDATED* Chainfire XDA Obtains Root Access On Google Pixel
It was only five days ago that I pondered the question here whether root access on the Pixel phones would be attainable. Despite what appeared to be an insurmountable number of hurdles to jump and hoops to leap through...
Nexus 6P With All Security Patches Gets Pwned
One of the advantages of buying Nexus devices (and now Pixels) is that they receive up-to-date security patches for at least three years from the date of release. This makes them secure right? Unfortunately not. In...
SafetyNet Check Bypassed For Unlocked Bootloaders
The other day I was writing about root access with Nougat and the Pixel and how it had now changed. I also mentioned how clever the developers were in finding fixes and workarounds for issues with root access etc....
Root Access for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Is it possible?
When the Pixel Phones (I'm just going to call them Pixels from now on for sake of ease but when I do so I am referring to the Pixel Phones of 2016) were announced there was no mention of...