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The Importance of Open Source in Root
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The Importance of Open Source in Root

October 31, 2015
Update: Having discussed this with Chainfire, I thought it would be a good idea to add some clarifications here. There are many reasons for software to be open or closed source, and the security of it is not determined by the availability of its source. There's a lot of very secure (and well written) closed...
Honor 7 XDA Review: Polished Hardware, Unfinished Software
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Honor 7 XDA Review: Polished Hardware, Unfinished Software

October 31, 2015
Honor, for those who are unfamiliar with the brand, is essentially the European face of the Chinese giant Huawei, although it has begun selling its handsets outside this area too. Designed as a subsidiary company that operates separately from its larger brother, its task is to try to conquer western markets with well-built phones at attractive prices. We've managed to get...
XDA/Android Podcast Episode 5: “Battle of the X Phones, In Virtual Reality!”
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XDA/Android Podcast Episode 5: “Battle of the X Phones, In Virtual Reality!”

October 30, 2015
The XDA/Android podcast will bring you the best news each week from the perspective of the XDA team, r/android mods, admins and users. Each week you can find our latest episode here, on Youtube, Pocketcasts and on your favorite podcast app through the RSS feed: http://www.buzzsprout.com/49234.rss On this week's podcast, the few survivors of scheduling horrors...
Chainfire Releases Root For Android 6.0 Without Modifying /system
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Chainfire Releases Root For Android 6.0 Without Modifying /system

October 30, 2015
If you have ever rooted a device, then chances are very good that you may have heard of Chainfire, XDA Senior Moderator and Senior Recognized Developer. In case you haven't, Chainfire is the developer behind popular works like SuperSU, CF Auto Root, TriangleAway and CF.lumen, making him one of the most influential developer in the Android...
New Standards: Diving into the 6.0 Compatibility Definition Document
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New Standards: Diving into the 6.0 Compatibility Definition Document

October 30, 2015
Marshmallow has seen the light of day on most Nexus devices already, but we've yet to see any third-party OEM update their phone to Marshmallow. How exactly will they incorporate Marshmallow's new features into their specific flavors of Android? It's hard to say for sure, but thanks to the Compatibility Definition Document (CDD), we can be...
How Would You Recommend Your Phone to Others?
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How Would You Recommend Your Phone to Others?

October 30, 2015
Those who carefully plan a purchase often end up loving it. And those who are convinced they received the best bang for their buck, or the best experience, often want to share that, especially with those they deem worthy. How would you recommend your phone to other enthusiasts or to casual users? And to who would...
OnePlus X Unveiled! 18.4″ Samsung Tablet?? Motorola Announces Droid Maxx 2 and Turbo 2 – XDA TV
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OnePlus X Unveiled! 18.4″ Samsung Tablet?? Motorola Announces Droid Maxx 2 and Turbo 2 – XDA TV

October 30, 2015
OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus X. That and much more news is covered by Jordan when he reviews all the important stories from this week from DroidCon in London. Included in this week's news is the announcement of a new 18.4 inch tablet from Samsung called the View and be sure to check out the...
Win a Trip to China With Honor UK and XDA!
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Win a Trip to China With Honor UK and XDA!

October 30, 2015
To celebrate Honor's 2nd birthday in China, they are inviting two members of XDA to fly out to a fan party! The event will feature a showcase from Honor, fans and official partners, however also on the itinerary is a concert and extreme sports show! Winners, will fly out on the 11th of December and...
OnePlus Unveils The OnePlus X – Specs & Pricing!
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OnePlus Unveils The OnePlus X – Specs & Pricing!

October 29, 2015
In today's reveal events, OnePlus made the OnePlus X official, a smartphone aimed at one of the key areas that the original OnePlus One aimed at, that cheap can be good. But is it good? Design wise, the OnePlus X takes a leave from the design language we've seen from previous OnePlus devices. Instead, it adopts...
NetGuard Gives You Back Control Over Apps’ Internet Access, Without Root!
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NetGuard Gives You Back Control Over Apps’ Internet Access, Without Root!

October 29, 2015
One of the changes introduced with Android Lollipop (5.0) was the removal of the dedicated Internet permission on Android. At the time, there was some attention drawn to the changes, but users were still free to use root access to install a firewall, and block individual apps. Obviously, this wasn't much help for those not wanting...
Walloid, an App for Vendor, Custom ROM and Material Wallpapers
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Walloid, an App for Vendor, Custom ROM and Material Wallpapers

October 28, 2015
There's a lot you can customize on Android, from changing launchers to using icon packs or fully fledged themes, or even flashing entire ROMs for their look and feel. That being said, one of the oldest and simplest customization options is also one of the most noticeable: changing your wallpaper. Finding a good wallpaper can be...
Meet IonVR: Sick VR That Eliminates VR Sickness
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Meet IonVR: Sick VR That Eliminates VR Sickness

October 28, 2015
The Big Android Barbecue 2015 has come and gone, and as attendees know, going to such an Android gathering rewards Android fans with new experiences. This year, the best of the show was all about Virtual Reality. And as is the case with every emerging technology at any event, the people involved in pushing Virtual Reality...