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Ce3 lite: https://amzn.to/45423bF
Moto g82
Take a look at this Google Pixel 6a (Charcoal, 128 GB) on Flipkart
https://dl.flipkart.com/s/0pGgNaNNNN
Take a look at this REDMI Note 12 Pro 5G (Onyx Black, 128 GB) on Flipkart
https://dl.flipkart.com/s/0p65VJNNNN
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0 Asus is set to introduce its new flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 10, to the global market on June 29. This device is the successor to the Asus ZenFone 9, which was launched in July 2022. The ZenFone 10 is anticipated to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and is rumored to feature a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging capability. The smartphone’s global launch will take place in Taipei, Berlin, and New York, implying it will also be available in nearby regions. However, the official launch date for India has not been confirmed by Asus.
Earlier this year, Asus inadvertently revealed the ZenFone 10’s price through a test website, which listed the device at $749 (approximately Rs. 61,900). For comparison, the 8GB + 128GB variant of the Asus ZenFone 9 was priced at EUR 799 (approximately Rs. 64,800).
The ZenFone 10 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device, which supports dual nano SIMs, is predicted to run on Android 13 with the ASUS ZenUI 10 skin. The smartphone is confirmed to be equipped with an octa-core 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with an Adreno GPU, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.
The ZenFone 10 is likely to have a 200-megapixel primary rear camera sensor and an ultra-wide-angle shooter, with support for optical image stabilization (OIS) and 8K video recording. The device is also expected to support 5G, 4G, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11ax 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Other features may include stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
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0 The world of Android enthusiasts and developers has yet another reason to celebrate as the much-anticipated Magisk 26.1 has officially been released. Magisk, the brainchild of developer topjohnwu, has long been the go-to solution for users seeking to root their Android devices without altering system partitions. This latest release brings a host of improvements, new features, and bug fixes that will undoubtedly enhance the rooting experience for Android aficionados.
What’s New in Magisk 26.1
Magisk 26.1 comes with numerous updates and improvements that address various issues and enhance the overall functionality. Some of the most notable changes in this release include:
How to Get Magisk 26.1
Users looking to update their devices to Magisk 26.1 can visit the official GitHub repository at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/tag/v26.1. For a seamless and hassle-free installation process, it is recommended that users follow the detailed installation guide provided in the repository.
Magisk 26.1 marks a significant step forward in the development of this powerful and versatile rooting solution. With its enhanced stability, compatibility, and feature set, Magisk continues to be the preferred choice for Android enthusiasts seeking to unlock the full potential of their devices. Be sure to update to Magisk 26.1 today and experience the improvements firsthand.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, while the 4G variant will have the Snapdragon 720G SoC.
It will have a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.
The smartphone will have a quad rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will come with dual-band Wi-Fi supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies as well as Bluetooth 5.0. The smartphone will run on Android 11.
The smartphone will retain the USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Galaxy A52 5G will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm (10mm with the rear camera bump).
It will be priced around $499 and expected to launch in first half of 2021.
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Productivity Apps
Theming and customisation
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This is basically an App drawer that we’ve seen on Android smartphones for years. It lists all the apps you have installed on your phone. It automatically categorizes them into specific groups like Social, Entertainment and Creativity. Another page out of Android is the suggestions popular that has been quite promiment in Android Pixel launcher and other such Android implementations.
12 long years after Android launchers iOS finally supports widgets on the home screen. They come in different size options- small,medium and large so they’re a step behind android in size customisation. Earlier you could access widgets only on Today view shelf that was present on the left of the home screen. There’s also a smart stack widget which shows you options according to the time of the day and your general use patterns during that time.
To Android users this option coming after so long may sound but now iOS users can finally change email and browser apps to their liking.
Phone calls and FaceTime calls on iOS will now no longer disrupt you in the middle of your game or work by taking up the whole and would now instead show up as a notification like Android.
This was a much need feature that has been present on android phones for a few years
Same as Instant apps from Google these are basically light-weight version of Apps designed for better experience. Apple is integrating them into its other services like Maps and Messages, and it’s rolling out custom QR codes and NFC support just for these new App Clips
Basically the same as Bedtime mode on Android. Similar to Android flipping your phone into Do Not Disturb mode and promts you some to do actions for better sleep.
Apple Maps gets bike support and Like Google Maps and Waze it will now tell you when you’re coming up on a speed camera and even see where they’re located on the map
On-device voice recognition for keyboard input
Safari gets language translation and password monitoring which will let you know if your saved passwords have been part of a leak or breach.
You will also be able to mirror front camera photos to match the preview on the viewfinder.
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0 The OnePlus 8 has a starting price of Rs. 41,999, whereas the OnePlus 8 Pro starting price is Rs. 54,999.
The OnePlus 8’s base variant has 6GB RAM, 128GB storage which has not been launched in other markets
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z price in India is Rs. 1,999.
The OnePlus 8 base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage has been priced at Rs. 41,999
The OnePlus 8 variant with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage has been priced at Rs. 44,999, and the highest end variant of the OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage has been priced at Rs. 49,999.
The OnePlus 8 Pro 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant has been priced at Rs. 54,999 and the 12GB RAM, 256GB storage variant has been priced at Rs. 59,999. OnePlus 8 Pro will be available via Amazon India and offline stores.
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NOTE: I have stopped using LG V30 actively. So while many things below will be still useful, the guide does not have the list of bugs for Android 13 and above AOSP ROMs for now. Though I will update it once I get time to test Android 14 ROMs. #LGV30forever
On this page, I’ll basically talk about AOSP ROMs, their bugs, possible solutions, suggested Mods to use etc.
LG V30 Custom ROM reviews: https://aakashverma.com/lg-v30-all-custom-rom-video-reviews/
General Tips
1. All Pie AOSP ROMs except LOS16 Beta need Oreo Blobs i.e. Oreo Firmware
2. All Android 10 and 11 AOSP ROMs need Pie Blobs i.e. Stock Pie Firmware. Just use any pie firmware compatible with your variant.
3. If the ROM doesn’t boot for you or you have issue of camera & Flashlight not working then try using permissive SElinux. Flash this in TWRP and select permissive: https://zackptg5.com/downloads/Kernel-Sepolicy-Patcher.zip
4. Recommended Gapps: https://nikgapps.github.io/
5. If SafetyNet does not pass then apps like netflix, google pay may detect root and refuse to work. This be easily resolved by this module: https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix . Enable zygisk and also add the apps you want to hide root from to the denylist.
6. LG camera(and other LG apps) does not and will never work on AOSP. Use Gcam from here: https://t.me/Lgcam (Much better pictures than stock camera). Instead of LG music player you may try AIMP, UAPP or Neutron.
Kernel and ROM compatibility
1. Kernels made for Android 11 will disable wifi on stock pie and Android 10
2. Android 10 kernels will work on stock pie but will break wifi on A11.
3. Android 9 AOSP kernels can be used on Stock Oreo but not on Stock Pie, Android 10 and Android 11.
AOSP Pie ROMs after Stock Pie
If you flash pie KDZ then AOSP ROMs like LOS, RR, havoc won’t work properly.(might not boot or things like camera may not work).
Even if you flash Oreo KDZ and then flash AOSP ROMs, the camera and flashlight won’t work on enforcing but will work on permissive selinux.
But even on permissive a few sensors may not work(e.g. pocketmode). Still ROMs work decently if you downgrade to oreo firmware.
There is no workaround for this.
Note: Los17, Liquid Q and any other Android 10 ROMs need Pie firmware.
Stock Pie after Android 10 or 11 AOSP ROMs
If Camera and flashlight doesn’t work for you on stock pie after AOSP ROMs then do this:-
1) Restore persist in TWRP that you backed up from stock Pie
2) Dirty flash twrp zip of the stock ROM
3) If 1 doesn’t work then Flash this in TWRP and select permissive: https://zackptg5.com/downloads/Kernel-Sepolicy-Patcher.zip . This will definitely fix the camera for you.
Bugs on Android 12 ROMs (Work in progress/ not a definitive list)
Bugs on Android 11 ROMs
Bugs on Android 10 ROMs
1. Wifi may or May not work for you
If it doesn’t work then try: https://t.me/LGV30U/914
2. If wifi is unstable try Flashing oreo modem(using img file in twrp)
a) H930 Modem: https://t.me/LGV30U/128
b) US998 Modem: https://t.me/LGV30U/124
3. AOD brightness can’t changed. OLED Saver app can be used to change
4. Android Auto doesn’t work (Solved on Resurrection Remix 8.6.7)
5. No VoLTE or VoWifi
6. Turn off wifi scanning under location settings otherwise you’ll have soft reboots while turning on/off Wifi.
If you are having sim issues after a soft reboot because of this, turn airplane mode on and off!
7. Sprint has some issues: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/sprint-lte-data-issues-aosp-roms-t3927841
8. Screencast doesn’t work too well.
9. While on call, touchscreen still takes input even when display is turned off via proximity sensor.
Bugs on Pie ROMs
1. No VoLTE or VoWifi
2. AVC reset bug when you pause and play music.
3. Have to say ‘Ok Google’ twice to launch google assistant.
4. Static sound on loudspeaker on video calls, PUBG etc. Use earphones and it will work fine.
5. Sprint has some issues: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/help/sprint-lte-data-issues-aosp-roms-t3927841
6. U.S. Verizon carrier users have to make a phone call after any reboots to receive texts.
7. Screencast broken.
Warning: These are from my experience. Using customs ROMs can cause you issues. I am not responsible for anything that goes wrong with your device so proceed with caution.
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Motorola’s foldable smartphone has been leaking all over the internet for the past year. We finally have a official word on when it might actually launch. Motorola has chosen to play on people’s nostalgic side by launching it under the iconic Razr brand which was once known for offering premium-looking clamshell phones and form factor of a flip phone. Motorola Razr will be directly competing against the likes of Huawei Mate X and Samsung Galaxy Fold with its foldable design. VP of Global Product Dan Dery in a media interview back in February had said “We started to work on foldables a long time ago,”teasing the launch of a foldable phone.
Suggesting the comeback of the Razr brand, the invite reads, “An original unlike any other.” and also mentions “You’re going to flip.”
The specifications will be:-
Motorola will take a different approach of putting a single flexible display that folds twice and comes with a dual-hinge design. It will carry a price tag of around EUR 1,500 (Rs. 1,20,000) and will be unveiled at November 13 Los Angeles Event.
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0 Which is the deadliest creature on earth according to you? Sharks are considered one of the most deadly creatures on earth. But the surprising fact according to CNtraveller is that selfies are more dangerous. Yes, you read it right. More people have died while taking selfies (11) than those killed by sharks(8) in the previous year.
The number of mobile phone users globally are 4.8 billion according to a study released by GSM Association (GSMA)
The average user checks his/her smartphone at least 46 times a day and in the United States, people collectively do this 8 billion times in 24 hours (App Annie). According to emarketer the average time spent by people in USA is 2 hours 54 mins screen on time. Several researchers have raised concerns about health problems due to the excessive use of smartphones.
An interesting thing that I’ve noticed is children throwing tantrums to play on smartphones. Well giving them your phone to play may save from a lot of headaches, but it could prove to be damaging to kids. According to researchers, a smartphone is harmful to a child’s ability to learn because it distracts their attention and thus affects their mental health. According to Jenny Radesky, MD, clinical instructor in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Boston University: “These devices also may replace the hands-on activities important for the development of sensorimotor and visual-motor skills, which are important for the learning and application of math and science,” Nowadays I rarely see kids playing the park, all I see kids wanting to use their parents’ phones.
Another problem is the rise in Cyberbullying. The perfect example of this is the Blue whale challenge to which more than 130 deaths have been linked to in Russia and is rapidly spreading across India. In this challenge the so-called admins target emotionally unstable youngsters. Initially they give them challenges like taking selfie at 4 AM. The later tasks are much more devious, like cutting yourself or harming others. And the 50th and final task is to kill yourself. And if at any stage you refuse cooperate, the admins blackmail and bully you into doing tasks. Take the case of a grade 10 student from Madhya Pradesh who had completed 49 tasks and was being forced to commit suicide.
You save money whole month to buy those nice pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing for weeks. And bam, a pop up to buy items within a game pops up and you accidentally click on buy. Congrats you just got a 100 gems for 2000 rupees in a game rarely play to pass time. Luckily Amazon customers, a court ruling directed Amazon to start refunding $70 million that kids and adults accidentally spent in apps and games. However all parents aren’t so lucky.
There can be more direct threats too. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving.1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving. Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk. According to 2012 National survey on distracted driving attitude and behaviours nearly half (48%) of drivers admit to answering their cell phones while driving.
Famous tech reviewer Marques Brownlee often says good smartphones are getting cheaper and cheap smartphones are getting are better. The decrease in prices of smartphones has resulted in an exponential growth in the adoption of smartphones. Which unlike computers are harder to monitor for parents. The decrease in prices of Internet data has also increased the uptake of smartphones. According to Forrester, a global research firm, mobile device usage is expected to reach more than 5.5 billion users by 2022 worldwide. India currently has a smartphone user base of over 300 million.
Cell phones and handheld mobile devices have diverse capabilities. The more diverse the functions of the cell phone the stronger are the attachment of the user to the device.
Ours is the first generation that’s using smartphones for a major part of our lives. We’ve already seen what kind of damage the influx of this technology is capable of doing. We cannot even begin to fathom the effects of long term usage of smartphones on our health. A life without smartphones seems unthinkable There could be some solutions:-
Internet is the soul of smartphones. Cut off the Internet once the user reaches the maximum data allotment. The ideal solution is to limit access to the Internet for teenagers. Parents can adjust settings and apply limitations when the data reached the maximum.
There are even some apps like “Break free” that monitor your smartphone usage and notify whenever your usage gets close to an unhealthy amount. With that I would like to close with a quote by Aldous Huxley: Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backward. Even Google has introduced digital well- being in most recent Android smartphones to help you monitor your smartphone usage.