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Boot Multiple ROMs on the OnePlus 5 with DualBootPatcher
Learn how to multiboot different custom ROMs on your OnePlus 5 using DualBootPatcher, and get to try our multiple experiences with no hassle!
We love custom ROMs at XDA, and sometimes a device just has too many great options to choose from, prompting us to make backups just to venture outside our comfortable setup. We also often wish we could try new ROMs not to migrate to a new experience, but just to take a peek and get a taste of an update or specific feature. Thankfully, you can multiboot
Source: Pixel 2 'walleye' and 'taimen' Specifications Revealed
Check out the latest leak revealing some specifications of the upcoming Pixel 2 devices, walleye and taimen. Learn more here!
The Pixel and Pixel XL were highly anticipated devices, but ultimately they were primarily a first-generation, introductory release for Google, and though they weren’t wholly-spectacular, we regarded them a “foundational release“. What was and remains really exciting, however, is what can be built upon said foundations.
[UPDATED STATEMENT] Do NOT Trust OnePlus 5 Benchmarks in Reviews - How our Review Unit is Grossly Cheating at Benchmarks
The OnePlus 5 is taking part in benchmark cheating again in an attempt to fool reviewers and customers. Find out how they did it in our feature article!
Earlier this year, we published a report that denounced OnePlus (and other companies) for their improper behavior in regards to benchmark manipulation on newer builds of OxygenOS. Today, we sadly must follow-up on our accusations as the company has once more been inappropriately manipulating benchmark scores in the OnePlus 5.
XDA users are quite fond of substratum, a theme engine that has assumed the mantle of previous projects and is quickly becoming not only a standard among tinkerers, but also an all-time favorite.
[UPDATE: Statement from Netflix] Netflix App Currently Unavailable for Rooted/Unlocked Users
Users are having trouble finding Netflix on the Play Store on their rooted or unlocked devices. What's behind this?
UPDATED 5:50PM CT: Netflix has confirmed to AndroidPolice that they are indeed blocking users who are rooted or have unlocked bootloaders from downloading the Play Store application. They mention their use of Google's Widevine DRM, though the Play Store listing is seemingly blocked through the SafetyNet API as our testing showed. Their latest 5.0.4 release also seems to remain fully functional on rooted/unlocked devices when the application is downloaded from a third-party source, and then installed. Below is the full statement provided to AndroidPolice:
Three Actually-Hidden, Non-Clickbaity Tricks for Your New Galaxy S8 or S8+
Here are three actually-hidden tips and tricks for your new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that involve the use of ADB to enable.
If you had pre-ordered a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, you likely woke up to your package tracker displaying a satisfying "DELIVERED TODAY BY 8:00PM." We would know, as our staff's Galaxy S8 and S8+ units are arriving today and tomorrow, too.
Halium is an Open Source Project Working Towards a Common Base for Non-Android Mobile Operating Systems
Project Halium is an open source project that aims to build a common working base for all non-Android, GNU/Linux based operating systems.
If you are an Android enthusiast who has also explored beyond the world of purely Android-based custom ROMs, you have probably heard of projects such as Ubuntu Touch, Sailfish OS, and the like.
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are now available and shipping to their lucky new owners, and as review embargoes drop, we get to learn a lot about these new flagship devices.
If you are lucky enough to own both a PlayStation 4 console and a Sony Xperia smartphone or tablet, then you might be aware of a service available to you: Remote Play, an app that enables you to play PS4 games on your smartphone by streaming it through your console.
You might have heard of Maru OS, an ambitious Android ROM that was designed to offer a full desktop experience upon connecting your device to a display. Instead of wonky adaptations of the Android UI, Maru OS manages to run actual Debian for an uncompromising experience.
Snapdragon 835 Hands On and Qualcomm Visit Part 1: Benchmarks, Performance & Power Savings
XDA goes in-depth with benchmarks on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 as well as how the company has made power saving gains in part 1 of this series.
Last week, we were invited to Qualcomm’s Headquarters in San Diego, California, to get a first look and hands on with the Snapdragon 835 in the flesh.
While many OEMs offer the ability to tweak the navigation bar, Stock Android and AOSP have fell behind. This is a popular feature that allows users to customize navigation keys, making the most of the flexibility of software keys.
The LG G6 Has Awkward, Jaggy Display Corners... Here's the Fix
Check out this mod to make the LG G6's display and its corners even more attractive by softening its curves!
LG's newest engineering miracle revolves around the LG G6's display, as the company ditched the modular functionality it introduced with the LG G5. This tall display has QHD levels of pixel density on a 2:1 ratio, flanked by thin bezels.
OnePlus 3/3T Smoothness Increases with 'Conservative' Governor... Seriously (OxygenOS)
Check out this simple mod for your rooted OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T to significantly increase your device's smoothness!
A couple of days ago, u/AmirZ shocked the OnePlus subreddit when he found that setting the OnePlus 3T's "Big Core" cluster to a "conservative" governor would dramatically increase fluidity. Yeah, seriously.
OnePlus 3T Gaming Analysis & Review: The Phone to Beat in 2017
Check out our gaming analysis of the OnePlus 3T to see which mobile games with extreme graphics it can max out, and which games give it a challenge!
When I reviewed the OnePlus 3T, I lightly touched upon its gaming performance, noting that it was similar to what I found on the OnePlus 3. Since then, a few factors have led me to properly test the gaming performance of this device, with the results of my analysis published below.
Clearing up Misconceptions regarding OP3 and OP3T Storage Speed Differences and F2FS
In this article, we look at the performance differences (or lack thereof) between the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T's storage speed!
Among the improvements that OnePlus touted for its OnePlus 3T release, we were told that the company had managed to improve app opening speeds and general loading times, something especially noticeable on heavy applications such as 3D games.
OnePlus 3T XDA Review: What Has Changed, and by How Much
Check out XDA's extremely in-depth OnePlus 3T review and learn how it compares to its predecessor, the OnePlus 3. Did OnePlus make the right move?
The OnePlus 3T quickly became a controversial release for OnePlus -- while the company has managed to make a great smartphone even better, many wish they knew ahead of time that the best was yet to come, especially those who bought the OnePlus 3 very recently.
Google's newest incursion into the smartphone market is upon us, and the Pixel and Pixel XL aim to offer top-notch hardware and the perfect realization of Google's new vision for Android. Most importantly, perhaps, it is key part of a bigger push for a redefined Google ecosystem.
While there are over 200 car models from more than 50 brands that support Android Auto, chances are you haven't gotten around to trying it yet. More are still launching every day, but to regular middle-class folk a car upgrade is not a frequent occurrence.
Google Pixel XL Performance Stress Tests, Throttling and Thermals Analysis — A Remarkable, Consistent Performer
Check out our in-depth performance analysis of the Pixel XL to see how it performs under pressure, and whether you should worry about heat or throttling!
Google’s new Pixel phones assume the mantle of yesteryear’s Nexus devices, which were consistently some of the fastest phones around. But while the user experience rarely suffered on a Nexus, there were some issues near the end of the line’s life.