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[Update: 4 New Devices] Paranoid Android Quartz 4 brings new features, adds support for Mi A2, Redmi K20, and more
Paranoid Android Quartz 4 starts rolling out with new features and support for popular devices, like the Redmi Note 7, Mi A2, and more.
The team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM released the first stable Android 10-based build earlier this year in April. Since then, the team has rolled out two more stable releases with new features and support for more popular devices. With the Quartz 3 release last month, the team added support for a couple of Xiaomi devices and revealed that they were working to extend support for a few more popular phones, like the Google Nexus 6P, Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Note 7, and more. Now, the team has started rolling out Paranoid Android Quartz 4, which brings support for a few of these devices and adds a couple of noteworthy features to the ROM.
[Update: Now available for more devices] Paranoid Android Quartz 3 adds Android 10 builds for 8 Xiaomi devices and will soon add 8 more
The team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM has now started rolling out the Quartz 3 build with new features and support for more devices.
Earlier this year in April, the team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM released Paranoid Android Quartz 1 — the first stable Android 10-based build of the ROM. At first, the ROM was released for a handful of devices and it included a ton of new features, like screen stabilization, a built-in screen recorder, FOD support, vibration adapted UI, and more. Soon thereafter, the team released Quartz 2 with 4 new features and support for more devices. And now, the team has started rolling out Paranoid Android Quartz 3 with support for 8 Xiaomi devices and a couple of new features.
CarbonROM teams drops Android Oreo support and adds 5 new Android 10 devices
CarbonROM 8.0 "PAX" based on Android 10 has added support for 5 new devices. However, Android Oreo-based CarbonROM "Noct" isn't supported any more.
Back in April, the team behind the CarbonROM project released CarbonROM revision 8.0 (code-name "PAX") - the first stable Android 10-based build of this custom ROM — for a handful devices from different manufacturers. The initial roster contains legacy smartphones like the Google Nexus 4 as well as current-gen devices such as the Xiaomi Redmi K30/POCO X2. The developers also committed to bring official support to many more devices after finding a proper recovery solution for them.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 receives its second Android 10 beta update
ASUS has released a new Android 10 beta update for the ZenFone Max Pro M2 with April 2020 security patches and several other fixes. Read on to know more!
Back in January, ASUS delivered the first Android 10 beta build for the ZenFone Max Pro M2. The owners of this phone are patiently waiting for the next beta update, based on the fact that its predecessor, the ZenFone Max Pro M1, recently picked up its second beta build with tons of fixes and optimizations. The wait is finally over, as ASUS has now released ZenFone Max Pro M2's second Android 10 beta update.
Paranoid Android Quartz 2 brings 4 new features and adds support for the OnePlus 5/5T and OnePlus 7T Pro
The Paranoid Android Quartz 2 build is now rolling out to supported devices, with 4 new features and support for 3 more devices.
Earlier this month, the team behind the popular Paranoid Android custom ROM released Paranoid Android Quartz 1 — the first stable Android 10-based build of the ROM — for a handful of devices. While there have been several unofficial Paranoid Android builds floating around on our forums, Paranoid Android Quartz 1 was the first stable release from the team since their Android Nougat-based builds. For the initial stable release, the team added a boatload of features to the ROM, including things like screen stabilization, a built-in screen recorder, FOD support, vibration adapted UI, and more. Building upon the feedback on the Quartz 1 release, the team is now rolling out Paranoid Android Quartz 2 with 4 new features and support for a few more devices.
Paranoid Android releases Android 10 custom ROMs for some ASUS, OnePlus, and Xiaomi phones
Popular custom ROM "Paranoid Android" is back with stable Android 10 builds for several ASUS, OnePlus, and Xiaomi smartphones, and the Essential Phone.
LineageOS may be the most popular custom ROM out there, but that doesn't mean there aren't also other popular aftermarket builds. Custom ROMs like Pixel Experience, OmniROM, Resurrection Remix, and Paranoid Android also have a large number of fans. Each of these custom ROMs offer their own take on what the Android experience should be like. Paranoid Android was known for its style and innovative features back in the day, and even if they aren't as large as they used to be after their original members were scouted by Nextbit (and later Razer), their remaining team members are still releasing new builds from time to time. After releasing a few beta builds based on Android 10 back in October, the Paranoid Android team has now announced the first stable releases for a handful of devices including the Essential Phone and a few others from ASUS, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.
ASUS rolls out an Android 10 beta to the ZenFone Max Pro M2
The Android 10 Global Beta is now available for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 for early testing. We also have full ROM zip available for manual installation.
Earlier today ASUS rolled out an Android 10 beta to the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and it looks like the company is giving the same treatment to its successor as well. The Android 10 Global Beta is now available for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 for early testing.
LineageOS 16 arrives officially for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone 3, Yandex Phone, Galaxy S3 Neo, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xperia Z3 Compact, and Moto G7
The LineageOS team is bringing LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie to the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone 3, Yandex Phone, and more.
Over the last couple of months, several devices have received official LineageOS 16 builds. These builds not only give older devices a new lease on life but also give users the chance to experience Android 9 Pie on their devices. Thanks to this, users with devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active, Moto X (2014), and LG G3 can now enjoy all the new features Google introduced in Android Pie. Now, the LineageOS team has extended support for a few more devices and has released official Android 9 Pie-based builds for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, ZenFone 3, Yandex Phone, Galaxy S3 Neo, Redmi Note 4X, Xperia Z3 Compact, and the Moto G7.
Download an Android 10 custom ROM for the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2, Nokia 6.1/6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus, Moto G5 Plus, and HTC One M9
Android 10 based custom ROMs are now available for the ZenFone Max Pro M2, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus, Moto G5 Plus, and HTC One M9.
Back in September, Google released the Android 10 source code and that kickstarted the custom ROM development here on XDA. Since then, we've seen several devices receive Android 10 based custom ROMs, including the Xiaomi Redmi 2, Moto G2015, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, HTC 10, HTC One M8, etc. Most recently, the OnePlus 3/3T, Xiaomi Mi Pad 4, Mi 6X, Huawei P Smart 2018, Galaxy A70 and Xperia XA2 Ultra received their first Android 10 based ROMs. And now, six more devices have joined the list. These include the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus, Moto G5 Plus, and the HTC One M9.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2's latest update brings Digital Wellbeing
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2's latest update based on Android Pie brings Digital Wellbeing, June's security patches, and some bug fixes.
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 comes with a clean stock Android interface instead of the traditional Zen UI. The smartphone also received Android Pie update back in April and this too came with a stock Android interface. Now, the smartphone is getting another update and it brings key Android Pie features including Digital Wellbeing.
OnePlus 7 Pro and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 get official TWRP support
The developers of popular custom recovery TWRP have added official support the OnePlus 7 Pro and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Custom recoveries such as TWRP are gateways to a myriad of modifications and customizations options for Android devices. These mods allow users to have a diverse and richer Android experience on their smartphones, tablets, or other devices compared to the pre-installed software. Being a community that cherishes these mods and the rapport they establish between independent developers and users, we are delighted every time we come across new devices getting official support for TWRP and two more smartphones getting added to the list recently are the OnePlus 7 Pro (our review) and the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2.
[Update: Also for Max Pro M2] Asus rolls out Android Pie for the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Max M2 in India
As promised, Asus has begun rolling out the Android Pie update for the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Max M2 in India. Read on to know more about the update!
Android Pie was publicly released by Google in August 2018, and several OEMs have since then gone on to update several flagship and mid-range devices in their portfolio to the latest update by Google (with the unfortunate exception of LG). Asus revealed its Android Pie upgrade plan for its ZenFone lineup, including several popular devices within the roadmap but with no dates. The update seemed to be on the horizon after Asus opened up an Android Pie Beta program for the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, but it took longer than expected. Asus ended up issuing an apology to its fans and customers and promised that Android Pie would be made available to the ZenFone Max Pro M1, ZenFone Max Pro M2, and ZenFone Max M2 by April 15th. True to its word, the update for the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and Max M2 have begun rolling out to devices.
Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Zenfone Max Pro M2 forums are now open
We have just opened up two forums dedicated to the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 and the ASUS ZenFone Max M2 respectively. Come on in and join the conversation!
Early last week, ASUS held a launch event in India for two new mid-range smartphones that our users have been very excited about. First up we have the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with its 6.26-inch FHD+ LCD, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 mobile platform, RAM options of 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB, with storage options of 32GB, 64GB or 64GB, and an expandable microSD card slot. The device has a 5,000mAh capacity battery and will be launching with near-stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box but the company promises it will have an Android Pie update sometime in January.
ASUS is releasing encrypted kernel sources for the ZenFone Max Pro M1, Max Pro M2 and Max M2
ASUS has released the kernel sources for the ZenFone Max M2, Max Pro M2 and Max Pro M1, but in an encrypted form, rendering them useless for developers.
The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has been one of the more surprising releases in 2018, mainly because of its value-for-money factor coupled with a stock Android ROM. The phone ticked a lot of boxes for people who preferred a cleaner Android approach, and who consequently wanted to stay away from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 builds up on its predecessor, and goes on to compete against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. We've been happily recommending these devices to people, but our recommendation is likely to change because of a recent decision from ASUS.