Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

Wiper - Wipe the cache or perform a factory reset OEM Unlocker & Locker - Lock or unlock the bootloader (Unlocking is only supported by Android One devices) ROM Downloader - Get links to the latest ...

Android has maintained its position as the most popular operating system worldwide for over a decade. Throughout the years, Android has undergone numerous versions and updates, with each iteration ...

Because Google has made it mandatory that all devices carrying Android Pie have built-in “Anti-Rollback Protection”, and it hasn’t become widely known yet, many people have been hard bricking their ...

Xiaomi continues to roll out MIUI 13 to its smartphones. At the first stage, the current flagships and mid-range devices received a new firmware version on the global market, and it is completed. Now ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Back in December 2020, Xiaomi canceled the MIUI 12 update for a bunch of devices, namely Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6A. However, the company surprised everyone by releasing the update for ...

The third-party Android ROM landscape isn't what it used to be but it still exists and thrives even if in a smaller size. Extremely locked-down phones have made it harder to port and install these ...

Xiaomi announced the stable version of its MIUI 9 ROM for global markets alongside the launch of Redmi Y1 last week. The updated version of its MIUI has started rolling out for Mi Max 2 and Redmi Note ...

The latest Xiaomi flagship phones Mi 10 & Mi 10 Pro are already available in some regions. Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are the best phones from Xiaomi till now. And if talking about the base variant, then the ...

MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM v9.2.14 will bring dark mode to system apps in Xiaomi devices. It is worth mentioning here that the dark theme for now is available for system apps only. The company is yet to ...