In this guide, we show you how to install LineageOS 14.1 (unofficial) on Google Pixel and Pixel XL. Of course, both Pixel and Pixel XL provides complete and pure Android experience to users, at the same time Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 offers great customization along with stock Android features. You can install LineageOS on Google Pixel/Pixel XL via TWRP custom recovery, but your device should have root access. If you are wondering what LineageOS is, it is the most popular custom ROM (former CyanogenMod) and a better alternative to bring latest Android version and security patches to devices, including unsupported by manufactures....

The below tutorial will let you know how to get better 3G internet speed on your Android phone. You can try the trick on any Android phone, but your phone should have root access and your cellular network supports Van Jacobson style TCP/IP header compression. Thanks to the XDA user bahathir for the simple trick, which will help you speed up 3G internet connection on your Android phone. All you need to make a small change in the system file, but you should be an advanced user and should know what you are doing....

There are various way to get Google Pixel Launcher features on any Android phone (we have already written many articles regarding the same), but not all offers full features and involve various steps to achieve it. With Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.0, you can get the neat and elegant look of Google Pixel 2 on any phone, thanks to the developer Amir Zaidi for the port. What is new in Rootless Pixel Launcher 3....

Samsung’s latest flagship the Galaxy S6 has an overhauled TouchWiz user interface that follows Android 5.0 Lollipop Material Design guidelines. It is now slicker, clutter free, bold, and colorful. The Galaxy S6 CM12 theme brings almost the same experience on any CyanogenMod 12 phone. Like Xperia and Galaxy S6 smartphones, CyanogenMod 12 custom ROM has also a theme engine. Theme engine allows you to apply custom themes to spice up your device....

The good folks over at XDA have extracted the camera and gallery apps from the new Moto X (2014) and made available for other Android users. You can download the apk, install them on your phone, and enjoy the camera app and gallery app of the new Moto X 2014. Installation is as simple as downloading the APK and installing it on your handset. If you are running Android 4....

This add-on will check spelling and grammar mistakes, misused words, and style using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. After installing the add-on, a small icon will appear in the bottom right of the field you’re working in. Just click this icon after finishing your writing. Grammar errors will be marked in green and spelling mistakes will be underlined in red. After the Deadline is an efficient and a perfect tool for people who need to keep an eye on grammar as well as spelling....

Once you update your Google Chrome browser to the latest version, you can see a redesigned tab page with a dedicated footer bar. By default, there are two sections or tabs called ‘Most Visited’ and ‘Apps’. If you have installed too many applications from Chrome Web Store in different category, for example, email, video, games, documents, etc, you can create new tab for each category for better management and usability....

But, one thing annoying me is that the free version of Avast antivirus (v.5.0) displays advertisement (when connecting the system to internet) about their pro version on the main window (see screenshot below shows with ad). Like me, if you think it is annoying, here is how to prevent displaying ads in Windows 7. Just follow as described below. In windows 7, open Control Panel and select Windows Firewall. Then select Windows Firewall Advanced settings....

You can install android apps by sideloading APK files on Nokia X phone, but Nokia has mentioned that only 75% of current Android apps run on Nokia X software platform without any modification, 25% apps requires little retouch. Here is how to check if an apk file compatible with Nokia X Android phone. Nokia has created a web service to check if your Android app is compatible, or not with Nokia X platform....

Before start, note that Instant Apps is currently compatible with devices runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and up (API level 23). However, Google is working on adding support for devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop (API level 21) as well. Check out the guide below to know how to enable Instant Apps on your phone and how to use it. How to Enable Instant Apps Go to your phone Settings > and tap on Google Scroll down and tap on ‘Instant Apps’....

Google Messages app, the stock SMS app for Android, has the message forwarding feature. It should also work similarly with manufacturer-specific messaging apps. If you want to share a message you have received on your Android phone with others but do not like to type or copy and paste, the message forwarding feature will be a time savior. ALSO READ: 4 methods to fix Messages App’s Chat features (RCS) not connecting issue...

Microsoft brings the Sleeping Tab feature to desktop and laptop with Edge stable version 88 update. If you enable the feature, inactive tabs will go to sleep mode after a specified time and saves system resources. It’ll improve the browser performance. To get this feature, update the Edge browser to the latest version (v88.0.705.50). To check the update, go to Help and feedback and choose About Microsoft Edge. Steps to Enable Freezing Tab in Microsoft Edge Inactive Tabs has two options – Time duration, after which Edge should put a tab to sleep and exclude webpages from going to sleep....

Motorola has already confirmed that the Moto G Turbo Edition will not update to Android Nougat, and it will stay on Android Marshmallow. However, if you are excited to taste the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat on it, then the ported Nougat ROM may be a right choice. The ROM status is beta, however all the basic functions are working fine. Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver, better battery management and May 2017 security patches....

You can download the Android P system image for Essential PH-1 and flash it to your device manually. Keep in mind that, since this is the beta builds (pre-release software) you will come across unknown bugs. In addition, this build is not intended for general consumer use. Before get starts installing Android P Beta on Essential Phone, let us see the new features of this build. The second developer preview of Android P comes with several new features and changes....

To get the Android Q Beta 3 on Essential Phone (PH-1) via OTA, users need to install the ‘Essential Q Beta’ app from Play Store. This app lets you download and install Android 10 Beta 3, uninstall and find out how to leave feedback about your experience as a Q Beta tester. Users can also download factory images and OTA files directly from Essential. Before jump into the Android 10 Beta 3 download and installation instruction for Essential PH-1, let us see what is new in this update....

MIUI 10 is comes with several UI changes and usability features. Improved Recents menu, Full-Screen gestures (no navigation keys), redesigned Volume sliders, revamped Notification toggles, Driving mode, AI camera with Portrait mode, etc. are the main changes of MIUI 10. If you own any of the above mentioned device and are reasonably techy, then you can try the latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM 8.6.14 right now and experience the new features that the OS offers....

In this tutorial, we show you how to install MIUI Fastboot ROM on any Xiaomi phone without using MIUI ROM Flashing Tool. This method works on any phone regardless of locked or unlocked bootloader. It is very simple, if you have little knowledge on ADB commands, very technical though. As always, backup any data you have on the phone before proceeding with the below steps. Also, as this method is very technical, it is not recommend for non-techy users....

If you’re unhappy with the Google Phone app and Messages app on your OnePlus Nord, you can now install stock OxygenOS Messages and Contacts apps. The latest version of OnePlus Messages APK (5.1.8.3) and Contacts (4.0.0.0) APK is installs on the phone without the error message “App not installed”. How to Install OnePlus SMS and Contacts app on Nord Once you set the OnePlus SMS app as the default app, you can disable Google Messages without any issues....

First, if you want to uninstall an app from your device, make sure that they have stopped running. It is necessary in the case of many apps, because they leave unnecessary files in the device’s memory or storage. To stop a running app, go to Settings -> Apps and select the app that you want to uninstall. Tap “Force stop” button to stop the app from running. Then, before you press the uninstall button, tap “Clear cache” and “Clear data” buttons....

Below we have provided all the necessary details for applying to the Android 7.0 Nougat (EMUI 5.0) BETA test program. Currently the Beta program is valid for Honor 8 (FRD-L02) for India market only and the registration period starts from November 7 (first release) and ends on November 16. Below are the main features of EMUI 5.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat) – A brand new, simple user interface – Improved system performance – Multiple app accounts (App twin) – run two apps simultaneously – Ensures enhanced security for user privacy, mobile payment, communication, and app usage....