Paranoid 7.2.0 Release 2 (AOSPA) is now being rolled out with support for more Android devices and added features. The first few smartphones to receive the same include OnePlus One, OnePlus X, Nexus 6, Xiaomi Mi5, Nextbit Robin, LeEco Le Pro3. This also includes the previous list for Paranoid Android 7.1.2 with phones like Google…
Following the Sprint carrier, the official Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update comes to the Verizon has already started rolling out the same for other supported Android phones with a new user interface of Samsung Experience. The Nougat update will take the three S6 devices to firmware build number (baseband version) G925VVRS4DQE1, G920VVRS4DQE1, and G928VVRS4DQE1 respectively. All the…
Update: ElementalX Kernel now supports Android 8.0 Oreo on official OxygenOS, HydrogenOS, Open Beta, etc. on OnePlus 3, 3T, 5, 5T. ElementalX Kernel now available for most of the Android devices. Any Android fan worth his salt will tell you the significance of a lively development community and how it can make or break a…
The LG K10 2016 is a stunning mid-range device from LG that was launched in January 2016 with a 5.3-inch HD display and 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. The device was running on the stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow and never had any updates since then. Now, the US carrier AT&T is rolling out the…
Following the many Sony Xperia XZ series devices, the Xperia X is now receiving the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update. The devices included in this series are the Xperia X, X Compact, and X Dual. This is the first Android v7.1.1 X series update after a long time. The firmware update comes with a new…
Right from its inception, Android 7.0 Nougat is marking its presence in every major smartphone devices. And Japanese smartphone giant Sony is no exception. So, a few days ago Sony has rolled out the latest Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update for its mid-range smartphones Xperia XA. You can now download Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware for your…
OnePlus 5 launched on June 20, 2017, worldwide and is on sale in the United States and some European countries. Asian countries like India, etc. shall see their first sale on June 27, 2017. OnePlus 5 comes with Oxygen OS 4.5.0 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. Android Security patch level is not confirmed;…
The Tab S2 is a premium tablet from Samsung that was released in Q3 of 2105 with two different variants, namely- 8.0 LTE and 9.7 WiFi. The European variants of Tab S2 (SM-T715) and (SM-T810) have already made their way to the Nougat in April 2017. Lately, we have also seen T-Mobile and Verizon updating the firmware…
The Hydrogen OS is an alternative ROM developed for the Chinese variants of the OnePlus devices. However, it can be installed on the international or global variants as well. Similar to the Oxygen OS, the H2OS also comes in two updates. One is an official OTA update and the other is a Beta update. The…
![What is OEM and How to Enable OEM Unlocking on any Android device [unlock bootloader]](https://www.androidsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/What-is-OEM-and-How-to-Enable-OEM-Unlocking-on-any-Android-device-unlock-bootloader.jpg "What is OEM and How to Enable OEM Unlocking on any Android device? [Tutorial] 24")
OEM is one of the most discussed topics in Android community. Mostly we would see discussions over how to unlock OEM or unlock the bootloader. Not to forget the highly discussed ‘how to root’ for Android devices. So what exactly is OEM and why is it kept locked? OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer and…
When it comes to rooting Android devices, we see no better alternative than the SuperSU package developed by the recognized Android developer – Chainfire. However, since the introduction of Safety Net into the Android operating system by Google, apps can now detect root access on the system and deny services. Root is actually an exploit and…
Coolpad is now receiving yet another OTA update with v242 based on official Android 7.0 Nougat. The v242 brings network modem fixed, and the v27 brings Coolpad Alexa assistant and theme app updates. Do download and install the latest Coolpad Nougat OTA updates and full stock firmware updates. There are 3 methods. The first uses the…