Google’s application refund policy has been pretty spotty over the lifespan of the Android platform. Thankfully, this started to get better over the last couple of years with one milestone being the biggest for them. Back in 2014, Google started allowing instant refunds for appli … | Continue reading
Hiding root access in Magisk is about to become a whole lot harder to do thanks to a recent change in SafetyNet bringing hardware attestation. | Continue reading
Microsoft just released a new tool called Windows File Recovery that can help you restore deleted files. It's available for free on the Microsoft Store. | Continue reading
Google Play will be adding features like vanity codes for subscriptions and more in order to streamline Google Play-billed subscriptions. | Continue reading
XDA Recognized Developer erfanoabdi has compiled an Ubuntu Touch GSI that can be installed on any Project Treble compliant device. | Continue reading
There's now evidence that Google's AirDrop-competitior, Nearby Sharing, will support Chrome OS, Windows, macOS, and Linux as well as Android. | Continue reading
The Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup has a 120Hz display that you can only turn down to 60Hz... or so we thought: there's a hidden 96Hz display mode. Read more! | Continue reading
Google could reduce Google Chrome's exorbitant memory use by adopting a new feature released in the Windows 10 May 2020 update. | Continue reading
Users downloading apps from F-Droid may eventually run into a small issue: They might not be able to use Google Play billing anymore. | Continue reading
Google has been working on redesigning YouTube to better showcase the new products they offer and a new logo is the latest change they've announced. | Continue reading
We have exclusively obtained renders of Google's upcoming Android TV dongle, code-named "sabrina," its remote, and the new Android TV user interface. | Continue reading
This wallpaper triggers a rare bug that causes Android devices to bootloop. Don't try the wallaper on your device or you may lose all your data. | Continue reading
Taskbar by farmerbb can now enable a Samsung DeX-like desktop mode experience on any Android 10+ device with support for display output. | Continue reading
Modders have figured out how to enable the 960fps slow motion video recording as well as macro mode in OxygenOS Camera for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Read on! | Continue reading
The YouTube app on Android and iOS is getting a new Bedtime Reminders feature to help you stop watching videos at night and get some sleep. | Continue reading
URL Radio is an app for Android Auto head units that let you listen to your favorite online radio streams in your car. Check it out! | Continue reading
Wavelet is an audio optimization app for Android that can be tailored to any of over 2,300 different headphone models, and it doesn't require root access. | Continue reading
The new color filter camera sensor on the OnePlus 8 Pro can see through some plastic objects. Check out the results in the attached gallery. | Continue reading
Cybersecurity researchers have found evidence that Xiaomi's browsers have been collecting browsing data info even in Incognito mode. Read on to know more! | Continue reading
Xiaomi has uploaded a GPU driver update for the Adreno 650 GPU on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. This is for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro. | Continue reading
Featuring world’s first hardware AV1 video decoder for smartphones, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC will support AV1 encoded YouTube videos soon. | Continue reading
Some devices can be rooted with "one-click" methods. As the name implies, this makes the process very easy. We'll show you the best one-click root methods available today. | Continue reading
Huawei is testing a new app called "AppSearch" that helps users download popular apps that aren't on AppGallery and without using the Google Play Store. | Continue reading
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has received a port of Ubuntu Touch, courtesy of XDA Recognized Developer erfanoabdi. Read on to know more about this port! | Continue reading
A critical flaw in MediaTek processors went unpatched in devices due to OEM neglect. Google hopes the March 2020 Android Security Bulletin will fix this. | Continue reading
A Recognized Developer is a user on XDA, with a history of producing cutting edge work, and doing so in a mature and respectful manner, co-operating with others, and generally setting a good example with regard to adherence to open source licenses and other legal concerns. Recogn … | Continue reading
Android 11 DP1 added code for a new Pixel-exclusive double tap gesture called "Columbus" that could let you launch Google Assistant, the camera, and more. | Continue reading
The latest beta versions of Discord for Android have added a hidden AMOLED dark theme. To enable it, follow these instructions! | Continue reading
The U.S. Government has seemingly funded smartphones which come with pre-installed malware, as part of the Assurance Wireless program founded by the FCC. | Continue reading
Google Duo, Google's FaceTime competitor, is getting emoji reactions similar to the ones seen in Facebook and Instagram. Check them out! | Continue reading
The latest update for Telegram brings an all new Theme Editor, a new Send When Online feature, verifiable builds, and much more. | Continue reading
A bug on the Google Play Store is preventing certain apps and games from showing up in the search results even when using the right keywords. | Continue reading
LineageOS 17 will no longer recommend its own addonsu package, making Magisk and Magisk manager the de facto choice for superuser binary and management. | Continue reading
Google Maps is preparing to introduce a new "Lighting" layer that will highlight brightly lit streets in a region, for safer traveling at night. Read on! | Continue reading
Facebook has now launched a new data transfer tool that will let users transfer their phtoos and videos on the platform to Google Photos. | Continue reading
XDA Labs is built entirely in-house and is the best way to access the forums while on mobile. It’s fully Material Design, ad-free, and fast. It’s the future. In addition to accessing the forums, Labs contains an app distribution platform for both hobbyist and professional devel … | Continue reading
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11e have leaked, showing off a design similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S11 with its curved, centered hole-punch display. | Continue reading
Starting in Chrome OS 80, new Linux container installations on Chromebooks will deploy Debian 10 Buster rather than Debian 9 Stretch. | Continue reading
Android 9 Pie and Android 10 throw warnings or outright block access to hidden APIs. Here's how developers can get around the hidden API restrictions. | Continue reading
What is freedom? This is a big question being asked by people around the world over the past few years. Many of us believe (and often rightly so) that we are fairly free. Arguably, this is correct in many countries throughout the world. You have political freedoms and many many m … | Continue reading
I've been using the quirky LG G8X with Dual Screen combo for a few days now and I have some initial thoughts. on this concept. | Continue reading
You have the opportunity to win a free trip to the OPPO ColorOS Fans Event in New Delhi, India. Keep reading to find out how. | Continue reading
Xiaomi is finally rolling out an Android 9 Pie based build of MIUI 11 for the Redmi K20 and the Redmi 7A in India, bringing new features and an improved UI. | Continue reading
Ever wanted to try an update without actually updating? DSU in Android 10 is designed for that, but it's currently limited. That could change soon. | Continue reading
YouTube Vanced is a popular modded version of YouTube. This page has installation instructions and download links for non-rooted devices. | Continue reading
Xiaomi is updating the 2018 Mi TV 4A smart TVs from Patchwall based on Android Nougat to Pie-based Android TV and is seeking testers for it. | Continue reading
A new set of Huawei Mate 30 Pro leaks has emerged, shedding light on the dual 40MP main cameras, 7860fps video recording, new color options, and more! | Continue reading
The Google Pixel 4 will reportedly be capable of Astrophotography, taking pictures of the starry sky. Here's a preview using a modded Google Camera 7.0. | Continue reading