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May 2019 security patches are out for Google Pixel phones and Essential Phone
Today is the first Monday of the month which means Google has released the May 2019 Android security patches. Find download links here!
Today is the first Monday of the month which means Google has released the May 2019 Android security patches. The last two months included some important functional updates for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. This month, the update is pretty barebones. There are no functional updates for Google Pixel devices.
January 2019 security update is out for all Google Pixel devices
The first security update of the year, January 2019 patch is now available for all Google Pixel devices. Nexus devices are nowhere to be found.
New year, new updates. Google just released the first security update of 2019. As always, it fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities on the kernel and system level. Unfortunately, the January security update hasn't been released for any of the Nexus devices. We will keep an eye out for those devices. Along with the Pixel 3, Pixel 2, and Google Pixel, the Pixel C also got the update, but it's still Android 8.1 Oreo since the device will not be updated to Android Pie.
LineageOS 15.1 Changelog 18: Reader Mode, "Chrome Home" in Jelly, Per-app network restrictions, and more
Since the last release of LineageOS 15.1, a ton of new features and devices have been added. We go over what's new in LineageOS including features like Reader Mode, a new reachability Chrome Home-like feature in Jelly browser, per-app network restrictions, and more.
On all supported devices, LineageOS 15.1 is released on a weekly basis. It can be hard to keep up with what's new in the popular AOSP-based custom ROM unless you religiously follow their Gerrit, so the team has put together a changelog to keep you updated on what's new in the ROM. Today, the team has published their 18th changelog, and there's a lot of features to cover since their last changelog post on April 1st. Here's what's new:
Tegra X1 vulnerability found, affects the Google Pixel C and Nvidia Shield
A new critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Nvidia Tegra X1 system-on-chip that affects devices such as the Nintendo Switch, Google Pixel C, and Nvidia Shield.
If you're a gamer, you may have heard the incredible news out yesterday about the Nintendo Switch: It has been cracked wide open. A new vulnerability in the Nvidia Tegra X1, the system-on-chip found in the Nintendo Switch but also devices like the Google Pixel C and Nvidia Shield Android TV, has been discovered. The vulnerability, called Fusée Gelée, was discovered by Katherine Temkin in collaboration with ReSwitched, a hacking team dedicated to opening up the Switch for homebrew access. During the course of their work, they found a vulnerability that achieves exactly what they were looking for, but because of its platform-specificity, affects more devices than they probably intended.
[Update: LeEco Le Max 2] Google Pixel C and Nexus 6 get LineageOS 15.1 while Samsung Galaxy A5/A7 2017 get LineageOS 14.1
New LineageOS builds are heading to the Pixel C, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy A5, and Galaxy A7. They include Android Oreo and Android Nougat features.
Thanks to the ultra-popular LineageOS ROM, a few devices are getting a taste of Android Oreo and Android Nougat. The last time we talked about the Pixel C was when unofficial LineageOS 15 Beta was available. This was just after it had received its last official Android update. The Nexus 6 is even older and was left behind at Android Nougat. The Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A5 were launched in early 2017 with Android Marshmallow. New LineageOS builds are here to update these devices.
Android P Developer Preview 1 is here for the Google Pixel/Pixel XL and Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL
The first Android P Developer Preview 1 (Android 9.0) is now available for the Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL. The release is available in OTA and factory image formats.
It's finally here! Android 9.0, also known as Android P, is now available starting today in the form of the first Android P Developer Preview. This won't give you the full Android P experience as it's very much a work-in-progress (and won't be fully unveiled until Google I/O), but for lucky owners of the Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, or Google Pixel 2 XL, you'll be among the first users to see what Android P has to offer.
Android 8.1 Oreo now available for the Google Pixel, Pixel 2, & Pixel C
Android 8.1 Oreo is nearing final release, with factory images likely being released on Tuesday, OTAs on Wednesday and source code on AOSP either day.
Google's pushed the final release of Android 8.1 Oreo live this afternoon.
Despite Removal, You Can Still Customize Nav Bar & Lockscreen in Android O DP3 -- Here's How
Android O Developer Preview 3 removes nav bar and lockscreen shortcut customization; here's how you can still customize them.
The Android O Developer Preview has now reached its third release, meaning the final APIs are ready and Google is readying up for an imminent and proximate release with only minor bug fixes to be expected in the remaining Developer Preview. With previous Android O previews, we saw tons of refinements to the user interface as well as some additional customization features, some of which were likely being tested and might not be available in later releases.
Guide: Installing and Running a GNU/Linux Environment on Any Android Device
We've written a detailed guide on how to set up a GNU/Linux environment on any Android device. Useful for developers and users alike!
As many of you may well be aware, the Android operating system is powered by the Linux kernel underneath. Despite the fact that both Android and GNU/Linux are powered by the same kernel, the two operating systems are vastly different and run completely different types of programs.