The CyanogenMod CM14.1 brings new features like night mode, bundled notification, Doze on the move battery optimization function, multi-window mode and includes performance tweaks, and several value-added features. All these will enhance user experience. Before start installing CM 14.1 Nightly on Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi), note that the ROM is not yet ready to be used as a daily driver. You may experience glitches and stability issues while using it....

Here is how to use Dropbox’s DB Text Editor on Android and Plain Text (simple text editor for iOS that will sync with your Dropbox account) on iOS. With these apps, you can easily edit text file on the go and then return it to Dropbox so that any of your colleagues can use it. The DB Text Editor comes with Dropbox supports only plain text, xml and html file....

How to access Google Instant feature? Currently Google Instant is available for few countries only (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Russia) and only supports Chrome 5 or later, Firefox 3 or later, Safari 5 (Mac) and IE 8. To access Google Instant feature on other countries, either you must be switched to Google.com (see how to do so below) or logged in to a Google account. When you open Google....

Currently only these three functions (new chat, starred messages and camera) are available on WhatsApp app shortcut. Other useful shortcut functions like ‘recent chat’ may include in the future update. Now you can start WhatsApp camera, start a new chat, or view your starred messages quickly using this feature. To remind you, App Shortcut or launcher shortcut is a quick access feature introduced on Android 7.1 Nougat. Since then many app developers are introducing this function in their apps to help users quick access some of its features....

It seems that Google will roll out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to select devices next week. Many smartphone manufactures, such as Motorola, LG, Sony, Samsung, HTC, etc. are also on the go to update their flagship devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Why Android 5.0 Lollipop is The Most Important Update Ever Material Design: The new ‘Material Design’ brings more depth to the platform’s appearance using shadows. Color patches based on the content being displayed, new animations, touch feedback, typography, etc....

However, it is recommended that nobody should unlock their phone (be it a Windows Phone, iPhone or Android) without knowing what are actually doing. More details and download at source

If you would like to try latest features of Android 9 Pie on your Mi 8, then you can download and install he update right now. This is the closed beta and will not be available via OTA. However, the good news is that MIUI 10 8.9.11 recovery file is available for the device, so tech-savvy users can install the Android 9 beta via stock recovery or custom recovery....

Google Camera 6.2 Mod Port or Gcam Mod 6.2 from Google Pixel 3 is available for Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with all the features working, such as the HDR+, Night Sight, Portrait Mode, etc. The good news is that users can install the Gcam Mod 6.2 APK on the device just like any APK file. Since the Camera 2API is enabled on the phone, it does not require an unlocked bootloader, root access or any other special permission....

Other changes of the update (15.0610.1811.18) are it will fix the occasional restart issue when using fingerprint to wake up the phone and includes a fix for internet connecting issue on some networks. The update will also improve system stability. The incremental OTA update is now live. If you have not received the update notification, check it manually by heading to Settings > About Device > System update. If you cannot install the OTA update, you can download the OTA or Fastboot ROM and flash it manually....

The Screen Light Effects is similar to Edge lighting of the Samsung Galaxy phones that lights up the edge of the screen when you receive calls and notifications. Realme XT users can enjoy this cool feature once they updated their device to Realme UI. How to Enable the Screen Light Effect on Realme Phone To enable Screen Light Effects on Realme X and XT, follow the below steps: How to Customize the Screen Light Effect You can customize the edge light color as per your mood....

Based on the Android 7.0 Nougat, the unofficial CyanogenMod 14 custom ROM for Moto G 2014 (titan) is an early testing build and contains several bugs. Though most things are working fine, there might have several bugs that are not yet identified. It means this early build is destined for power Android users and not recommended as a daily driver. The below given ROM zip file is a unified build, so it will work on all 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 (Titan) variants....

Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched with Android 7.1 Nougat based MIUI 9.2 ROM and in due course, the device will updated to Android 8.1 Oreo based MIUI 9.5 ROM. For your information, Redmi Note 5 Pro global variant already has the Android 8.1 Oreo update as MIUI 9 Global Nightly build (8.3.26). Comes to the LineageOS 15.1, this is an unofficial version for Redmi Note 5 Pro and almost all aspects of the ROM are working as expected....

The icon template designs make it easier for you to create your own icons and posters. They are available in Adobe Photoshop file (PSD) which preserves the layers and original design treatments. You can load these template files into any compatible image-editing program. Similar topics: 65 Android application icons for download. Download Android Icon Templates from DeviantART.

Google has posted Android P DP3 (Beta 2) images for the 2016 Pixel/Pixel XL and 2017 Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL devices. You’ll also be able to install the new build on select devices from Nokia, Vivo, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, and Oppo. Below is the download link and installation instruction for Pixel devices. If you would like to know what is in store for Android 9.0, join the Android Beta program by going here....

Android Q Beta 1 OTA file and factory images are now available for download. Before jump into installing Android Q note that developer preview builds are intended for app developers to test out new features. It is expected that the consumer build of Android Q will roll out in August of this year. Android Q offers advanced privacy protections with revamped permission management, file-based encryption, more control over location and more....

Besides the Android 7.0 Nougat and its features, the new update (build number 14.2015.1701) will improves touch performance as well as enables FET VoLTE and VoWiFi on Zenfone 3. In addition, the update adds a bundled notifications switch and removes some existing Zenfone features (because of incompatibility with Android Nougat). Because the OTA update is rolled out in phases, it will take a week or more to get the Nougat update notification across the Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL/ZE552KL) variants....

This new 80.30.96.111 update further enhances Zenfone 5Z. The OTA update starts rolling out with build number WW_80.30.96.111 and as usual, the firmware update rollout is incremental, so it will take few hours or even few days/or weeks to reach the OTA on all devices. Changelog of 80.30.96.111 update: If you have not received the OTA notification for the update (ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL_ WW_80.30.96.111), check it manually. To do so, go to Settings > System > System updates to check for the update....

A little strange and annoying with Aviary for Android is, you cannot open it by itself. It comes as a plug-in for image, so you need to select ‘Share’ or ‘Edit’ option from image gallery to launch Aviary and edit your photo (select a photo – Share or Edit – Aviary Editor) A major advantage of Aviary Photo Editor for Android is, you can easily enhance your images from your Android device itself with some of the best stylistic filters, removing red-eye and blemish, drawing, applying text, cropping and more....

There are few methods to disable Avira Antivir’s update advertisements and splash screen. See my previous post, if you like a manual method or read below for a software solution. Antivir AD Disabler is designed to stop both Antivir’s update advertisements and splash screen. Once installed (required .NET 3.5), select any one or both option and click apply button. That’s it. Antivir AD Disabler neither modifies files nor registry settings of Antivir, it use a simple function of Microsoft Windows to disable the advertisements....

You can choose Base ROM, Kernel, Modem, CSC, Apps, Tweaks, Themes, and Boot Animation (coming soon) to generate the custom ROM. However, currently RomKitchen supports only Samsung Galaxy S and at&t Captivate phones.