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Download the best Google Camera port for your Android device
The Google Camera Port Hub is a centralized location where you can go to find a working port for your device. Currently, the hub has over 40 devices listed.
One of the best developments in the Android community in recent years has been Google Camera ports. The Google Pixel's picture-taking ability is spectacular, even though the camera hardware may be better on other devices. A lot of the Google Pixel's photo magic comes from the Google Camera app. Features like HDR+ and portrait mode make the camera really shine. A vibrant community of developers and users has sprung up to bring these features to as many devices as possible.
Official TWRP recovery is available for the OnePlus 6, Huawei P20 Pro, and more
Official TWRP is now available for the OnePlus 6, Huawei P20 Pro, HTC Desire 830, Nubia M2, Planet Gemini PDA, and Vanzo A315.
Before custom ROMs, kernels, and modifications for a device can be made available, users need a way to make backups in case things go wrong. Fortunately, that's where TWRP comes in. The popular custom recovery makes it easy to modify your device without fear of messing things up too badly (so long as you make regular backups.) TWRP is now available for the OnePlus 6. Other devices including the Huawei P20 Pro, HTC Desire 830, Nubia M2, Planet Gemini PDA, and Vanzo A315 also recently gained support since our last post. Lastly, TWRP for the LG G4 has been unified for all variants.
LG is backtracking on their bootloop lawsuit settlement
The settlement said that anyone who was affected by the bootloop issues could be entitled to a $700 rebate for a new LG device or $425, for each qualifying device. LG could be backtracking on that last part.
It's hard to bring up LG without hearing something about bootloops. To a lot of people. that's all LG is known for. Earlier this year, LG settled a class-action lawsuit related to many devices having bootloop issues. The list of affected devices included the LG V20, LG G5, LG V10, Nexus 5X, and LG G4. The settlement said that anyone who was affected by the issues could be entitled to a $700 rebate for a new LG device or $425, for each qualifying device. LG could be backtracking on that last part.
Exploit Targets Qualcomm's EDL Mode, Affects Some Xiaomi, OnePlus, Nokia and other Devices
Qualcomm devices have an EDL mode, which as it turns out seems to be exploitable if you have the right tools released by the OEMs.
Devices with Qualcomm chipsets have a Primary Bootloader (PBL) which typically boots the Android system, but also houses an alternative boot mode known as EDL mode. EDL mode is Qualcomm's Emergency Download Mode and allows an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to force flash software on a device. This cannot be modified (read-only mode) and has full control over the device's storage. Many OEMs including OnePlus and Xiaomi have released tools (known as programmers) which utilize EDL mode and a protocol known as Firehose to unbrick a device, while other tools from companies such as Nokia have leaked. Firehose can utilize a number of commands to flash devices, along with the ability to examine the data within a device's memory. Security researchers Roee Hay (@roeehay) and Noam Hadad from Aleph Research have discovered critical device vulnerabilities using this mode, which effectively grants an attacker full device access.
Android 7.0 Update File Downloads for the LG G4 F500S/L/K
LG G4 owners who have the F500S/L/K variant, there are KDZ download links available for the brand new Android 7.0 Nougat update from LG.
If you own either the F500S, F500L, or F500K variant of the LG G4, then you can download the Android 7.0 Nougat KDZ for your specific device right in our forum. These download links were shared by XDA Senior Member PjLyTam who not only provided direct download links of them, but also mirrored them up on Google Drive. Just realize that these cannot be flashed onto other variants of the LG G4. Only the F500S/L/K are supported by these KDZs.
LG To Update G4 and V10 to Android 7.0 Nougat After All
LG had earlier decided not to update the G4 and V10 to Nougat. But after strong consumer disappointment, LG has decided to go ahead with a Nougat update.
Another year, another flagship iteration. With every such step, a product that was once the top of its game gives way to a newer generation. Consumers who purchased the previous flagship now have to live with their product not being first priority anymore.
There is a lot of talk about the greatness of the latest devices with QuadHD. However, there is the constant complaint of battery life. In this episode XDA TV Host Rirozizo asks the question "Will Lowering Your Device's Resolution Affect Performance?" He shows you how to change your resolution and runs some basic tests to answer the questions. What is the answer? Check out the video to find out!
The LG G4 is a pretty desirable device. However, at XDA stock is not always good enough. The forums are filled with many different ROMs, kernels and more. Perhaps the most well known custom ROM is CyanogenMod. With the latest Android out, the latest CyanogenMod version is out. CyanogenMod 13 is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. There is an official version of CM13 for the LG G4.
How to Enable 1080p 60FPS Video Recording on the LG G4 - XDA TV
XDA TV Host Rirozizo shows you what files to replace and how to replace the files to get the LG G4 to record at 1080p at 60fps. Check out this video!
One of the features that was expected of the LG G4 was 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second. However, many were shocked when the option wasn't included on some LG G4s. The device is compatible with 1080p@60fps, it just isn't a selectable option. XDA Senior Member Pfeffernuss has found a way to enable the mode.
A rooting method has finally been found for the flagship LG G4. In this episode, XDA TV Producer TK shows you how to root and install TWRP recovery the LG G4. TK just recently reviewed the device. So as is usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and the LG G4 is no exception!