OmniROM community migrating to Mattermost for better transparency
OmniROM is one of the more popular ROMs in the Android community, and for good reason. The developers of Omni have made it so that this fork of Android is one of the more stable custom ROMs based on...
View ArticleUnofficial Nougat AOSP ROM for Sony M4 Aqua now available, still not stable
It is highly unlikely that the Sony M4 Aqua will get an official Android Nougat update from Sony, given the fact that they’ve already announced that only the Xperia Z family of devices will get a taste...
View ArticleGoogle partners with Sony to bring Hi-Res audio technology to Android O
The Android O Developer Preview has finally rolled out. Google’s Android team awaits feedback and suggestions of developers who will take time to try out the new platform version and adjust their apps...
View ArticleAndroid TV Nougat ROM now available for Raspberry Pi 3
The Raspberry Pi 3 is the third generation single-board computer (SBC), popular with modders and DIY tech enthusiasts all around because it is pretty easy to use and modify. One of the more popular...
View ArticleXperia XZs now part of Sony’s Open Device Program, have a go at AOSP
Sony’s Open Device Program was a response for Sony Xperia users who wanted a more “stock” feel for their device’s software. You can’t go more stock than AOSP (Android Open Source Program), so Sony is...
View ArticleSony Xperia XZ Premium now part of Sony’s Open Devices program
Say what you want about Sony, but these guys have their commitment to Android development worn on their sleeve. Their Open Devices program allows users to unlock the bootloader of their Sony Xperia...
View ArticleAndroid might include Bluetooth battery level indicators
You may have probably thought about this before–a battery level indicator for Bluetooth devices–but we don’t know why nobody has really made the effort to add such feature. That is, until now that some...
View ArticleSony readies AOSP for dozens of Xperia devices
Sony has been busy working on software updates. It’s not just prepping its next mobile products but also developing software and OS updates for the devices in its current lineup. While waiting for the...
View ArticleLaunchEnr is a lightweight alternative to the Pixel launcher
For phones with funky Android skins, there’s pretty much nothing you can do short of installing a custom ROM – especially if you’re a fan of stock Android. This is especially true for phones made by...
View ArticleGoogle’s Project Treble revolutionizes porting of Oreo AOSP custom ROMs
If you’ve been around Android devices for a while now, you’ve probably dabbled in custom ROMs in one way or another. Custom ROMs provided elements of customization and personalization that stock...
View ArticlePixel 2’s exclusive Now Playing feature ported to AOSP ROM
In terms of groundbreaking flagship features, the Google Pixel 2 may not be able to stand up to the Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8, or the Huawei Mate 10. But there are Pixel 2 exclusive features that users...
View ArticleXperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra now part of Sony Open Devices Program
Sony is a bit different from other smartphone manufacturers when it comes to allowing their users to use software based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project). That’s what the Sony Open Devices Program...
View ArticleAndroid 8.0 AOSP works on a Samsung Galaxy S9 because of Treble
If you haven’t caught up to what Google’s Project Treble is, you really should. Google has created a new partitioning system in Android Oreo that keeps the Android system files on one partition and the...
View ArticleGoogle Pixel 3 in the works as shown in an AOSP
Google usually announces new phones around October but as we always say, it’s never too early to anticipate the next-gen flagship phones. The tech giant still plans on rolling out a new Pixel phone, or...
View ArticleOpenKirin: Making pure Android available for Huawei phones
As you may well know, Huawei and Honor smartphones and Android devices have always carried their proprietary EMUI Android skin as their exclusive software. And if you’ve used Huawei or Honor devices...
View ArticleSony Xperia phones to receive Android 9 Pie, build your own AOSP if you want
More Android 9 Pie related news are ready. The next OEM to share that it is getting a slice of the Android Pie is Sony. We never really worry about Sony because the company usually launches developer...
View ArticleSony Open Devices program adds the Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ3
Sony is adding new phones to the Open Devices program. This means more Xperia models will soon run Android Pie. We know the Android 9 Pie update will be coming to some of the latest Sony Xperia phones....
View ArticleFuchsia OS can run Android apps, made possible by Android Runtime
Google has been quiet lately about the fate of Fuchsia. The tech giant’s new operating system first started as a secret OS but the APK was soon made available for download. A Pixelbook was sighted...
View ArticleGoogle Pixel 4 AOSP reference proves next-gen flagship is ready
Not many people may bother to check AOSP but the Android team sometimes hides clues about the next-gen products. Some of them may have been posted albeit not deliberately so we’re always curious what...
View ArticleATT 5GE icons may confuse Android Q phone users, added to AOSP
This 2019 is the year when 5G will be fully and commercially implemented. We know most carriers in South Korea are almost ready. In the US, the major mobile carriers have been expanding their coverage....
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