As you may know, Android Device Manager works on all devices running Froyo or later, and it installs itself as a Device Administrator. However, some users still experience issues with their device missing from Device Manager. If your Android device does not appear in Android Device Manager, or if you see Unknown location despite your device being online follow these steps: Check if Android Device Manager is enabled: Got to Settings > More > Security > Device administrators and make sure Android Device Manager is enabled....

Usually, users cannot simply uninstall system apps without root access, but apps like ‘EZ Package Disabler’ for Samsung lets you disable any useless system app (crap or bloatware app) without root access, so they will not access your resources and data. The result will be better battery life, smoother app experience, general improvement and a streamlined app screen on your phone. Of course, latest Samsung Galaxy series smartphones have less bloatware apps....

Pixel Launcher 2 offers a simple, but unique homescreen for your phone. The launcher supports Adaptive Icon, App shortcuts, Notification dots, etc. At A Glance widget and bottom Google Search box are the most noticeable changes in the updated launcher. At A Glance widget displays your calendar events, weather details, day and month on the homescreen. To display weather details, you need to turn on location on your phone (Settings > Security & Location > Location)....

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED 19.5:9-ratio full screen display (1080 x 2340 pixels, 403 PPI). The handset powers the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and available in 10GB RAM/256GB storage, 8 GB RAM and 128/256 GB storage and 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage options. Regarding the camera, the Mi Mix 3 packs a 12MP (wide) + 12MP (telephoto) dual camera on the rear with dual Pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS, LED flash, HDR imaging technology and panorama mode....

The Razer Phone was launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and last month the device was upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo. This new 8.1- MR1 update includes new feature, fixes and policy changes. After updating to this build, you can take fantastic Portrait shot with new Portrait Mode. The update will also fix multi-touch bug of Android Oreo. The Razer Phone 8.1- MR1 OTA update start rolling out that weighs around 366MB....

For your information, Moto Z2 Force at Verizon, T-Mobile and A&T has already been updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. If you own a Moto Z2 Force at Sprint, then here is how to install the update manually on it. Thanks to XDA member ilia3367 for sharing the update file (OCX27.109-48). Installing Oreo update manually on Sprint Moto Z2 Force is a straightforward method. All you need to execute a bat installer file, but require knowledge on ADB and fastboot....

Google camera app (GCam) is very popular with its HDR+ technology, highly acclaimed Night Sight mode, Lens Blur, Focus mode, Portrait mode, Super-Res Zoom, PhotoSphere, Panorama, Google Lens, AR Stickers, and more. Since the GCam won’t support non-Google phones, developers start porting the GCam app for unsupported devices. Developers such as Arnova8G2, BSG, and Urnyx05 are porting the latest Google Camera app for other phones. Google Camera port is now available for Redmi Note 7S....

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are fully developer friendly devices, so installing custom ROM is not a complicated process on these devices. All you need unlocked bootloader and latest version of TWRP recovery installed on the device. If you are interested, check out the below guide to know how to install Paranoid Android 8.0 custom ROM on OnePlus 3/3T. Both OxygenOS and Paranoid Android bring stock Android experience to OnePlus 3/3T....

First, check whether you have ‘OK Google’ hotword detection on any screen option or not by going to Google Now Settings -> Voice -> Ok Google Detection -> “From any screen” and “From lock screen”. If the option isn’t available, just follow the simple guide given below. Open Google Now and search for “OK Google everywhere” Click any link (even if it is unnecessary for you) Go back to Google Now Go to Settings ->Voice -> and enable Audio History....

In this tutorial, we let you know how to enable VoLTE on LeEco Le Max 2 runs on custom ROM, so that you can use VoLTE service offered by Reliance Jio, T-Mobile, Orange, etc. VoLTE calling has some advantages over the GSM calling, like lower call latency, less battery consumption, etc. The LeEco Le Max 2 supports LTE, but the company not yet enabled the service on it. How to check for VoLTE support on your phone?...

The Essential PH-1NMJ51B (Android 7.1.1 Nougat) OTA update just weighs around 65MB and all users will get the update notification in the coming days. You can also download the OTA update or full factory image and flash manually. If you prefer manual installation, below is download link (OTA and system image) and manual installation guide. For your information, the first Essential Phone (PH-1) was released in last August (2017) by Android co-founder Andy Rubin with Android Nougat on board....

This could be useful in workplaces or offices where you don’t want your co-workers or your boss to know. Features of FBLook: After installing FBLook, you will have to tell Facebook that you want to allow FBLook to access Facebook on your behalf. It works on Outlook 2003 (SP3), Outlook 2007 (SP2) and Outlook 2010 (Beta). Download FBLook

You can locate your lost device from any browser or any other iOS device that has the Find My iPhone, app installed. Features Includes: Read this article to know how to setup Find My iPhone. You can download Find My iPhone at here.(via)

For Firefox users there is an add-on called ‘Open in Private Browsing Mode’ that enables a right click menu option to launch any link into private browsing mode. After installation, while browsing in normal mode, just right-click on a link that you would like to open in private browsing mode, and select “Open in Private Browsing mode” option. Firefox will switch to Private Browsing and automatically open the link you selected....

1: Use your Android phone’s built in security features: Properly configure location and security settings. For that, go to Location and Security option under Settings. Chose any of the Screen Lock (choose password, pin or pattern) option, password, etc. 2: Disable the Wi-Fi Auto Connect option: Automatically accessing any wireless network essentially means opening the door for just about anyone. Therefore, disable Auto connect option from Wireless and Network settings....

The unresponsive touchscreen issue hit several iPhone models after the release of the iOS 14 update. It includes iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X series. Some iPhone 12 users have also reported touchscreen ghosts or unresponsive issues on their devices. As per reports, the issue has affected a small area of the display, specifically on corners. If you are facing this issue, here are a few workarounds shared by iPhone users....

For your information, the recently discovered Blueborne vulnerability affects all latest OS platforms including Android, iOS, Windows and Linux. Device vendors like Samsungs are now updating their devices with patches. If you want to learn more about Blueborne vulnerability, its risk level and affected devices, read at source here. Comes to the Galaxy J5 (2016) update, the European variant Galaxy J5 SM-J510FN starts getting the Blueborne fix with August 2017 security patches....

Also, if you’re an Android developer and looking for a convenient solution to test your apps on different Android versions and in different screen resolutions, you might like this Android emulator. Genymotion brings the Android experience to Windows machines (also supports Mac and Linux), so you can try out Android apps and play with them right in your PC. This Android emulator provides the best Android virtual environment out there and runs pre-rooted Android 4....

In all the probability, Redmi Note 3 will not get official Oreo update, so the best way to get the latest Android on it is custom ROM like the one detailed here. Besides Oreo’s native features, the RR-O-v6.0.0 offers several features like full Substratum theme support, customizable navigation bar, various gestures, animations, and many more to enhance user experience. If you are interested, check out the below guide to know what are the prerequisites and how to install Resurrection Remix RR-O-v6....

Device Assist app can be useful for novice Android users. The app does not help you fix all your hardware and software related issues. It detects only few common issues, for instance, it tells that you are charging via a low power USB cable (consider a wall charger), screen brightness settings is battery intensive (lower the brightness) and like that. Device Assist has also an option for sending your device information to Google for getting relevant solution to fix any issues, but if your device is a Nexus or Google Play Edition....