Google Changes App Refund Policy, Adds the Voided Purchases API

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

SafetyNet’s dreaded hardware attestation is rolling out

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Windows File Recovery is a new free tool from Microsoft

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Google Play to support vanity codes for subscriptions,features to decrease churn

Google Play will be adding features like vanity codes for subscriptions and more in order to streamline Google Play-billed subscriptions. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Ubuntu Touch ported to any Oreo+ Android device

XDA‌ Recognized Developer erfanoabdi has compiled an Ubuntu Touch GSI that can be installed on any Project Treble compliant device. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Android’s Nearby Share file-sharing feature may support Windows, macOS and Linux

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S20 has a hidden 96Hz display mode: Here’s how to enable it

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Chrome memory use could drop significantly after adopting new Windows 10 feature

Google could reduce Google Chrome's exorbitant memory use by adopting a new feature released in the Windows 10 May 2020 update. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Android apps on F-Droid will eventually lose access to Google Play purchases

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Google Talks About YouTube’s New Logo, Recent Changes and Future Ideas

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Google’s Android TV dongle, remote, and new UI

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Wallpaper triggers a rare bug causing Android devices to bootloop

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Taskbar 6.0 enables a Samsung DeX-like desktop experience on Android 10 devices

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Enable 960fps slow motion video recording macro mode oxygenOS camera oneplus7pro

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

YouTube adds bedtime reminders to help you stop watching videos at night

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

URL Radio lets you listen to your favorite online radio stream on Android Auto

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Wavelet: Headphone-Specific EQ for Android

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

OnePlus 8 Pro’s Color Filter camera can see through some plastic objects

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Xiaomi web browsers collect browsing data even in Incognito mode

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Xiaomi releases a GPU driver update for Snapdragon 865 devices on its app store

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is first smartphone SoC to support AV1 hardware decoding

Featuring world’s first hardware AV1 video decoder for smartphones, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC will support AV1 encoded YouTube videos soon. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Best One Click Root Methods in 2020

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Huawei tests “AppSearch” to help users download apps without using Google Store

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Developer Ports Ubuntu Touch to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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


@xda-developers.com | 4 years ago

Critical MediaTek Android rootkit has been out in the open for months

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

XDA Recognized Developer Program

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Google tests new double tap gestures for Pixel phones on Android 11

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Discord 9.8.2 adds a hidden AMOLED dark theme on Android

The latest beta versions of Discord for Android have added a hidden AMOLED dark theme. To enable it, follow these instructions! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

The U.S. Government funded smartphones which come with pre-installed malware

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Google Duo gets emoji reactions to video messages

Google Duo, Google's FaceTime competitor, is getting emoji reactions similar to the ones seen in Facebook and Instagram. Check them out! | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Telegram 5.13 Update

The latest update for Telegram brings an all new Theme Editor, a new Send When Online feature, verifiable builds, and much more. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Google Play Store is reportedly failing to show newly published apps in search

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

LineageOS is dropping its own superuser implementation

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Google Maps prepares to add a “Lighting” layer to highlight brightly lit streets

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Facebook launches tool to let users transfer photos and videos to Google Photos

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-developers.com | 5 years ago

XDA Labs

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S11e leaked renders reveal triple rear cameras and curved display

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Google's Chrome OS will start using Debian 10 (Linux)

Starting in Chrome OS 80, new Linux container installations on Chromebooks will deploy Debian 10 Buster rather than Debian 9 Stretch. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Developers: It's super easy to bypass Android's hidden API restrictions

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Say Sayonara to Google Apps

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

LG G8X with Dual Screen First Impressions: A Fun Gimmick

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Win a Free Trip to New Delhi for OPPO ColorOS Fans Event

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

MIUI 11 Rolling Out to the Redmi K20 and Redmi 7A in India

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Android 10 DSUs may let you try OTA updates without committing

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Download YouTube Vanced APK [Non-Root]

YouTube Vanced is a popular modded version of YouTube. This page has installation instructions and download links for non-rooted devices. | Continue reading


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Xiaomi is recruiting testers for the Mi TV 4A’s Android Pie update

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro Leak

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago

Modded Google Camera 7.0 shows the Pixel 4’s Astrophotography will be promising

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


@xda-developers.com | 5 years ago