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OnePlus 2 returns from the dead, gets Android 13 via unofficial LineageOS 20
An eight-year-old phone getting the latest version of Android is pretty incredible
Another week, another unofficial port of LineageOS 20 bringing the very latest build of Android to a practically ancient smartphone. Android 13 has been out for nearly five months now, and so many of the community's most popular devices have already gotten working ports. The list is growing every day, and this time it’s the turn for the OnePlus 2.
LineageOS 17.1 adds support for new OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and other devices following server hack
LineageOS 17.1 builds are going live for new OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, and more devices following a recent server hack.
LineageOS is the most popular AOSP-based custom ROM out there. Its origin can be traced back to CyanogenMod, which was itself not only the most well-known custom ROM many years ago but also the reason the OnePlus One was so well-received by the community. Over the years, the team behind LineageOS has kept the project updated with new versions of Android for dozens of Android devices. The latest version, LineageOS 17.1, is based on Android 10 and supports a long list of devices. Now, the custom ROM team has added official support for their latest release for a lot of devices from OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more. Newly added devices include the Essential Phone, Moto X (2014), Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and more.
Android 10 custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Redmi 3s, OnePlus 2, Google Nexus 6P, Sony Xperia X, and LG V40
Android 10 based custom ROMs are now available for the Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Redmi 3s, OnePlus 2, Google Nexus 6P, Sony Xperia X and LG V40 ThinQ. Read on!
If you have been salivating at the news of newer devices like the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro receiving stable Android 10 builds, you could try pushing your OEM to be quicker about pushing out an update to your phone. Alternatively, you could follow along our Custom ROM coverage wherein we highlight some of the more stable releases (relatively speaking, of course) of Android 10 from the community for older devices. This time, we bring to you Android 10-based ROMs for the Xiaomi Mi Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3s, OnePlus 2, Google Nexus 6P, Sony Xperia X, and the LG V40. Before proceeding, please note that all releases mentioned below are unofficial builds of Android 10, built by community members for other community members, and have varying levels of system stability.
OnePlus X, OnePlus 2, & OnePlus 3/3T get AOSP Android Pie ports
The OnePlus X, OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3, and OnePlus 3T can now experience Android Pie (Android 9) thanks to an unofficial AOSP port.
There was a void left behind when Google shifted away from the Nexus program to focus on the Pixel brand. Many would agree that OnePlus has been able to fill that void with their high-end hardware, premium design, and respectable update speed while keeping the price from getting too inflated. With Google releasing the source code to Android 9 Pie recently, many of the community developers here have begun their work on ports of the new Android Pie update for a handful of OnePlus smartphones including the OnePlus X, OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3, and OnePlus 3T. The OnePlus X and OnePlus 2 did not receive the Android Nougat update, so this will be a major version bump for those devices. On the other hand, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are promised an official Android Pie update, so these ROMs will be a nice way to experience the latest release before the official update.
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:
Google Nexus Player and OnePlus 2 receive official LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo
The Google Nexus Player and OnePlus 2, both popular devices that have ceased receiving software upgrades, can now enjoy Android 8.1 Oreo thanks to official LineageOS 15.1 support.
Google and OnePlus devices are among the most popular devices on our forums because of the respective companies' openness to customization. The Google Nexus Player was one of the few popular Android TV devices on the market, and it had a long life. It launched with Android Lollipop and upgrades until Android Oreo. While the OnePlus 2 also launched with Lollipop, support for that device unfortunately ended with Android Marshmallow. Thanks to official LineageOS 15.1, however, both devices now have a fairly stable release of Android 8.1 Oreo.
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.
OxygenOS is Allegedly Data-mining Personally Identifiable Information for Analytics
OxygenOS developed by OnePlus is lauded as one of the best OEM flavours of Android around, but yet it is not without its flaws. Privacy concerns galore.
While the OnePlus phones have a good reputation for their price and openness to development, the company itself has made some questionable decisions in the past with regards to how they handle user data. At the time, we discovered that OxygenOS would leak your device's IMEI onto the network while your device checks for an update. Now, OnePlus is accused of collecting even more sensitive, personally identifiable information according to security researcher Christopher Moore.
OnePlus 2 Receives Android 8.0 Oreo Unofficially via LineageOS 15
An early version of LineageOS 15 based on Android Oreo has been released for the OnePlus 2 by XDA Recognized Contributor Shreesha.Murthy.
A lot of OnePlus 2 owners have felt burned due to the lack of OTA updates that OnePlus has pushed out. For a while, owners of these devices were told that the OnePlus 2 was eventually going to be receiving an official update to Android 7.0 Nougat. That unfortunately turned out not to be the case, thus making the last official build of OxygenOS for the device to be based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Thankfully, the device still has quite the developer support on our forums, and developers have just released an early build of LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo for the device.
Paranoid Android returns with Android 7.1.2 Builds: Pie Controls, Color Engine, and More!
Paranoid Android has returned with new builds on Android 7.1.2, bringing along Pie, Color Engine, Substratum support and much more! Read on to know more!
Paranoid Android's recently teased a return to form with a revamped Pie control and Android Nougat on board, and while a few users are skeptical of their return, the team is ready to unveil that what they've been working on in the shadows. The wait is finally over - Paranoid Android has returned with Android 7.1.2 Nougat builds for a bunch of devices.
Be Warned: Despite Acknowledging the Issue, OnePlus is still Leaking your IMEI when you Check for Updates
OnePlus phones running OxygenOS are leaking your phone's IMEI whenever your phone is checking for an update. The phone uses an insecure HTTP POST request.
The OnePlus One was one of the first Android smartphones that proved that consumers didn't need to shell out $600+ for a flagship experience. In other words, even at a lower price point you should never settle for purchasing an inferior product.
OnePlus 3 Performance over Time, Throttling and Thermals Analysis -- OnePlus Claims the Crown
Explore the OnePlus 3's performance over time and learn just why this is one of the best Android performers out there!
A few days ago we took a quick look at the issues behind the RAM management of the OnePlus 3, a hot topic surrounding the phone’s performance. What’s seemingly not a big topic, nor a hot one, is the phone’s Snapdragon 820 processor’s performance.
OnePlus Releases Price List for Spare Parts in India
OnePlus has released a price list for its genuine spare parts available in service centers across India. Read on to know more!
When we talk about things like Customer Service and Warranty, OnePlus isn't a company that gets spoken about very positively. They had a very rough start in those departments, ending up in the bad books of many customers, and not without good reason, too.
How to Root the OnePlus 2 and Install TWRP Recovery
Today, TK shows you how to root and install TWRP recovery the OnePlus 2. So check out this video if you wanted to be able to root your OnePlus 2!
Our very own XDA TV Host TK was lucky enough to get his hands on the OnePlus 2. However, there were some glaring issues with the device. With an update to Oxygen ROM and some custom kernels, he was able to resolve a big majority of those issues. In order to install these custom kernels TK shows you how to root and install TWRP recovery the OnePlus 2. Remember it is completely normal at XDA, to root all the things, and the OnePlus 2 is no exception!
OnePlus 2 XDA Review: Bad Marketing, Mediocre Phone, Great Price
Is the OnePlus 2 worth your money? Read our review and find out if this is one phone worth adding to your collection!
OnePlus finally brought us the sequel to its widely acclaimed OnePlus One. Now, it's time to see if the OnePlus 2 has what it takes to rekindle the flame and reclaim the affordable flagship crown.
