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Download Android USB Drivers for popular OEMs
Download and install the correct USB driver for your Android device.
Aftermarket tinkering on Android phones isn't as prominent as it once used to be. That's not to say you can't root your Android phone or install a custom ROM like LineageOS on it. You can still tinker and customize your phone to a large extent as long as you have the interest and the technical know-how. Most — if not all — aftermarket tinkering requires you to connect your Android smartphone to a computer using a USB cable, so you can use tools like the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to interact with the device.
11 years ago today, the Facebook Phone was released (and within a month, it had a 99% price slash)
The $99 to $0.99 price drop on the Facebook Phone put modern sale events to shame
From Apple’s uber-popular iPhones to the Windows family of operating systems, there’s no shortage of success stories in the tech industry. However, there are just as many devices and applications that have perished without leaving a trace. Dell’s Alienware Area-51m laptops, for instance, were a colossal letdown due to their lack of upgradability, the very feature that was marketed as their selling point. There was also the Cortana digital assistant, which served little purpose besides annoying a majority of Windows users during its lifetime.
These HTC true wireless earbuds are 60% off with this exclusive coupon
You can use our special discount code to save 60% on a pair of HTC true wireless earbuds, making them cost just $20.
HTC has a new set of cool-looking earbuds that you can buy right now. They come at an MSRP of $50, but we have a special discount code you can use to save 60% on your purchase. Apply the code 60XDAHTC at checkout, and you'll get your new pair of earbuds for a mere $20. This deal is available through March 10th, 2023.
HTC's VIVE XR Elite is an aggressively priced consumer-focused flagship VR headset
HTC has unveiled its new consumer-focused VIVE XR Elite VR headset, which is now available for pre-order and is priced at $1,099.
After teasing the world with a new mixed reality headset, HTC has finally announced its latest product, the VIVE XR Elite at CES 2023. The headset is a consumer-friendly device that looks most likely to take on the Meta Quest Pro. As far as pricing goes, the VIVE XR Elite comes in at $1,099.
HTC teases new mixed-reality Meta Quest Pro competitor ahead of CES
It looks like next year could be a little exciting for AR / VR enthusiasts and newcomers, as HTC has teased a new headset set to be announced at CES.
The excitement around AR/VR has been pretty lukewarm this year, despite Meta releasing a new headset and PlayStation touting a new VR unit for next year. For the most part, there really aren't too many companies in the space that have managed to create excitement around VR, AR, or mixed reality.
Early T-Mobile G1 render shows off a familiar but more eccentric look
A render has been shared by Android co-founder Rich Miner that shows off what the T-Mobile G1 looked like at one point.
In 2008, the first Android smartphone was launched, known to the world as the HTC Dream and to those in the United States as the T-Mobile G1. The handset design was interesting, featuring a sliding keyboard that would swoop out to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. There was even a physical trackball for precise navigation. Now, we get to take a glimpse of the handset design pre-iPhone launch, showing us a more bubbly look with an "electric" color scheme that featured neon green and black.
HTC adds face and eye tracking with new Vive Focus 3 accessories
HTC has announced new accessories for its Vive Focus 3 VR headset that will bring face and eye tracking to the platform.
HTC has announced two new accessories for its Vive Focus 3, the Focus 3 Facial Tracker and Focus 3 Eye Tracker. These two new devices will bring more natural experiences to VR, offering more immersive experiences with face and eye tracking.
HTC set to announce 'Viverse' smartphone on June 28
HTC is set to debut its latest smartphone on June 28. While details are scarce, it should revolve around the metaverse.
There was a time when HTC reigned over the smartphone landscape, dominating its rivals with more than 50 percent of the market share. A decade later, HTC is still around, but it is far better known for its VR equipment. Today, HTC announced a new handset that would be coming to market on June 28, centered around the 'Viverse'.
HTC plans new high-end smartphone for April with 'metaverse' features
HTC revealed at MWC 2022 that it plans to release another flagship Android smartphone soon, with non-specific "metaverse" features.
HTC sold most of its smartphone manufacturing business to Google in 2018, but the company hasn't entirely retreated from the market. The Desire 21 Pro 5G was released a little over a year ago as a mid-range phone (pictured above), and now the company apparently wants to make another flagship phone.
Android 12 and 12L Custom ROM List: Unofficially update your Android smartphone!
Want a taste of Google's latest Android 12 update, but don't want to wait for your manufacturer? Check out our list of Android 12 custom ROMs!
Ever since Google announced the arrival of Android 12's stable release and dropped the source code to AOSP, the tinkering party is underway here at XDA. But unless you own a current-generation Google Pixel device, there’s a very good chance that you will have to wait for a few months to have your OEM send across the latest dessert onto your phone.
HTC unveils Vive Flow, a portable VR headset that uses your phone as a controller
HTC has finally launched its Vive Flow VR headset. It's a standalone device that connects to your smartphone. Read on.
After weeks of leaks and teases, HTC's highly anticipated Vive Flow VR headset is finally here. The Vive Flow is a departure from the previous HTC VR headsets. Unlike the earlier models, which needed to be tethered to a PC, the Vive Flow is a standalone device that uses your Android phone as a controller.
HTC's Upcoming Vive Flow Headset looks like a pair of portable VR Glasses
HTC Vive Flow, the brand's upcoming VR headset has leaked in all its glory revealing a lot of information about the device, even the price!
HTC's mobile division may have gone silent, but the company has been doing a good job with its VR hardware. The HTC Vive is one of the more popular VR headsets competing against products from rivals like Oculus. Earlier this year, we got a glimpse of the HTC Vive Air, a concept VR headset focused on fitness. While the Vive Air didn't make it to commercial production, HTC is all set to launch a new VR headset... or what seems more like a pair of glasses. Right before its official launch, a ton of images have leaked of the upcoming HTC Vive Flow, showing off its design and a few features.
HTC apparently wants to sell you a new mid-range Android tablet
HTC is looking to sell a mid-range Android tablet, according to reports, though the company may not actually be designing it.
Android tablets aren't exactly the most popular pieces of tech on the market, especially when looking outside of the list of best Android tablets. However, an "HTC A100" tablet was spotted on Google Play Console, featuring 8GB of RAM, a Unisoc Tiger (Spreadtrum) T618 chipset, a Full HD+ display, and Android 11.
Android 11 Custom ROM List - Unofficially Update Your Android Phone!
Want a taste of Google's latest Android 11 update but don't want to wait for your manufacturer? Check out our list of custom ROMs!
As you may be well aware by now, the stable version of Android 11 has now been released to the masses. Google's Pixel series of phones and a handful of Xiaomi devices have joined the update train so far, while official beta builds are available for the OnePlus 8 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, and several other smartphones from different OEMs. Source code for the newest iteration of Android is up and available at AOSP as well, which is undoubtedly a vital ingredient for compiling Android 11-based custom ROMs. Matter of fact, the Redmi K20 Pro/Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro has already received a fairly usable vanilla AOSP 11 ROM. Now, more Android 10 custom ROMs have begun popping up in our forums for devices like the Xiaomi POCO F1, OnePlus 5/5T, Essential Phone, and the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1; and we expect even more to come along the way in the coming weeks. We'll add and update this list with some of the first set of Android 11 builds and custom ROMs for a wide range of devices!
HTC's Vive Air concept gives us a glimpse at what could be the future of VR fitness
The HTC Vive Air concept VR headset features a lightweight and breathable design for high-intensity workouts and more comfortable long term use.
Although HTC isn't a major player in the Android smartphone space any longer, the company still holds a respectable position in the virtual reality segment. The company's Vive lineup of VR headsets is easily among the best VR headsets available in the market today, and it's one of the top picks for PC users. The lineup currently includes two options -- the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite and HTC Vive Cosmos -- but a leaked concept suggests that HTC may be working on a new VR headset for fitness enthusiasts. The concept headset, called HTC Vive Air, was recently spotted on the World Design Guide website, and here's what it looks like:
This video clearly shows why Google shelved muskie, the Pixel 2 XL manufactured by HTC
A hands-on video of HTC's canceled Pixel 2 XL, codenamed muskie, shows us why Google probably chose to go with LG's alternative.
When we first heard rumors about the Pixel 2 lineup back in 2017, we learned that the company was working on two devices codenamed 'walleye' and 'muskie'. Soon thereafter, we learned about a third device called 'taimen', which led many to believe that Google was planning on launching three Pixel devices. But that didn't end up being the case, as Google only launched two devices that year — the HTC-made Pixel 2 (walleye) and the LG-made Pixel 2 XL (taimen). The HTC-made Pixel 2 XL (muskie) was canceled altogether, and a new hands-on video sheds some light on why that may have happened.
HTC launches the Desire 21 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 690
HTC today unveiled the new Desire 21 Pro 5G in Taiwan, just a few days after leaked live images of the device first surfaced online.
HTC today unveiled the new Desire 21 Pro 5G, just a few days after leaked live images of the device first surfaced online. As seen in the previous leak, the device features a hole-punch display with a centered cutout for the selfie camera and a rectangular camera module on the back with a quad-camera setup.
These phones won't work on T-Mobile starting next year
Beginning next year, 19 devices will be unable to establish a network connection with T-Mobile. Here's the full list of affected devices.
Starting next year, T-Mobile will stop supporting several devices, including the OnePlus One and Galaxy Note Edge. While many of the phones on the list are by now several years old, it’s still important to plan ahead before you get cut off from the network.
HTC Desire 20+ with Snapdragon 720G and 3.5mm headphone jack launched in Taiwan
The HTC Desire 20+ has been launched in Taiwan. It boasts a Snapdragon 720G processor and a bunch of mid-range features. Check it out!
HTC has announced the new HTC Desire 20+ in Taiwan (via GizmoChina), following up on the launch of the HTC Desire 20 Pro and HTC U20 5G. This new phone is a statement of intent to anyone who had written the brand off. The Desire 20+ is a mid-range handset based around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset and a quad-lens rear camera, and although the launch hasn't made any specific mention of it, the Snapdragon 720G should make for a reasonable gaming experience too.
HTC Desire 20 Pro available for pre-order in EU for €279
The HTC Desire 20 Pro, which was announced earlier this year in June, is now available for pre-order in Europe for €279. Read on to know more!
The HTC Desire 20 Pro was announced in June with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC and a quad rear camera setup. The Taiwanese OEM initially launched the phone only in their domestic market, but they also left a subtle hint for a more wide scale release across the globe. And now, months after the official announcements, the HTC Desire 20 Pro is finally available for pre-order in Europe.