This automatically encapsulates all the Custom ROMs, mods such as Xposed Framework, Magisk Modules, and Substratum Themes. Along the same lines, it also allows us to directly flash the Magisk Installer ZIP (which is now a part of the Magisk App, beginning with version 22). All in all, a custom recovery brings in a truckload of features. But which recovery should one opt for? Well, there’s not too much to choose between....

Under the hood, you get an octa-core Exynos 9606 chipset (yes, Samsung isn’t the only one with Exynos) and Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It comes in a single variant- 128GB 4GB RAM with expandable storage support. The triple rear camera (12+16+5MP) and a single 12MP camera could be called decent at its best. To support all these features, you get a 3500 mAh battery. The only issue one could recall with this device is its unresponsive touch issues (FIXED!...

It’s not an exaggeration when we state that for many users, having an audio mod is the sole reason why they step into custom development. But since the Android ecosystem is filled with a plethora of audio mods, which one should you opt for? Well, it goes without saying that Viper4Android is the best in this domain, without an iota of a doubt. But up until this point, it was quite a challenging task in porting it for 64-bit and making it compatible with the thirteenth iteration of the OS....

But while it may be slow to roll out new features, when it does it manages to capture the attention of the masses. This is exactly what has happened with the release of its Reaction feature. While it is yet to even be rolled out for the entire wider audience, it has already become one of the most trending topics. However, the users who are currently trying it out are having a few queries in mind, namely- how could they remove their reaction from a WhatsApp message, how to turn off the WhatsApp Reactions notifications and how to completely disable the WhatsApp Reactions feature....

The fact that it was hell-bent on sticking with Windows when the entire smartphone market was shifting to Android started its downfall. Then the putting up of restrictive measures and curtailing the ability to unlock the bootloader proved to be the final nail in the coffin. While no OEM wants its user to unlock the bootloader and leave its stock ecosystem, they still give users complete control over this decision....

Once they do so, their next preferred course of action is to obtain administrative privileges, or in other words, root their device. For that, there are two different approaches- either via TWRP or by using the boot.img file. And it is the latter one that is mostly preferred by the users. In this regard, your first course of action is to extract the stock firmware. However, this is proving to be quite a challenging task in itself....

Well, not only for the general users, but they had a plethora of goodies for the tech enthusiasts as well. These include the likes of flashing custom binaries such as Magisk Modules, Substratum Themes, Xposed Framework, Viper4Android, and the likes. But before you could try out any of these modes, you would have to gain administrative rights by rooting your device via Magisk. And in this guide, we will show you the steps to do just that....

The POCO M4 Pro is just a rebranded Global version of the Chinese Note 11 and Indian Note 11T. But even done, it is still performing quite decently in custom development. Be it for flashing custom ROMs, installing a custom recovery, or gaining access to the system partition vis Magisk, there’s a lot to look forward to. And as of now, our focus will be on the latter one. In this tutorial, we will show you the detailed instruction steps to root your Poco M4 Pro device via Magisk patched boot....

Samsung M series boasts of quite a few noteworthy ones, and most of them belong to the budget segment. While this segment is already saturated with tons of offerings from various OEMs, yet Samsung seems to have created a niche segment for itself. The reason for the same is there for everyone to see. Power-packed devices without burning a hole in your pockets, well what else could a buyer ask....

And its twenty-third iteration has rightly carried forward this legacy. You could now gain administrative privileges by rooting your Galaxy S23 Ultra via Magisk. However, since this is the initial phase, you wouldn’t be able to carry out the generic steps of extracting AP from firmware, patching it via Magisk, and flashing it via Odin. Rather, you will have to opt for a slightly different approach, at least for now....

In most cases, a softbrick or bootloop is on the cards which could easily be rectified by flashing the Fastboot ROM via Mi Flash Tool or Fastboot Commands. But things begin to turn for worse when the device gets hard bricked, as you wouldn’t be able to even access the Fastboot Mode. But if you own a Redmi Note 9, then you could still unbrick your Redmi Note 9 and bring it back to life....

Along the same lines, they are becoming increasingly popular in custom development. While they still have a long way to go compared with its counterpart Xiaomi, they are surely catching up the pace. Once you have unlocked the device’s bootloader, there is a truckload of noteworthy things to try out. These include flashing custom mods, ROMs, and recoveries. While all these tweaks do tend to add more features to your device, there’s always an element of risk....

However, during the past few years, we are again seeing the rise of Motorola. After rebooting its series with the budget Android One series, it has again managed to capture the eyes of the masses. Furthermore, we are also seeing quite a lot of custom developments in these Moto devices. From flashing the custom recovery to rooting the device with TWRP or without TWRP, the opportunities stand aplenty. Apart from that, there are tons of custom ROMs and GSI ROMs for you to try out....

In this regard, there could be no better example than its decision to completely shut down the entry point to the custom development. For some reasons best known to them, they ended up disabling the ability to unlock the bootloader on all its devices. This then meant to custom ROM, no TWRP, and no root. But thanks to the open-source community, there does seem to be a workaround through which you could unlock the bootloader on your Nokia 7....

On the flip upside though, Vivo has never been an active player in custom development, and its repercussion was being faced by this device as well. Until now. Thanks to some great work by the developer community, you could now easily unlock the bootloader on your Vivo V21 5G. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that. Follow along. Benefits and Risks of Unlocking the Bootloader Unlocking the bootloader is the gateway to extract the maximum benefits of Android’s open-source ecosystem....

If we take about the former two, then you could use the XML formula to import data from XML, HTML, CSV, TSV, and RSS and ATOM XML feeds using the IMPORTXML(url, xpath_query) syntax. Likewise, using the IMPORTHTML(url, query, index) formula, you could import data from a table or list within an HTML page. However, both these formulae aren’t functioning along the expected lines. Many users have voiced their concern that the IMPORTXML and IMPORTHTML are not working in Google Sheets....

In this regard, you might already be aware of some of the noteworthy players including the likes of Pixel Experience, Evolution X, and crDroid. But over the past few weeks, there has been an uprising of a newcomer that has grabbed the attention of tech enthusiasts. So without any further ado, let’s make you acquainted with the RisingOS ROM based on the latest Android 13 onto the Pixel 7 Pro/7/6 Pro/6/6A....

March 2023 Update for Pixel 6A/6/Pro is nowhere to be found! While the updates are usually rolled out within the first few days of the month, however, in March, things were about to change slightly. This is because this time around, we aren’t just getting the monthly security patches, but it’s the time for the Pixel Feature Drop as well. For the unaware, these Drops bring in a few additional goodies with themselves....

From flashing ZIP and IMG files to taking Nandroid backup, from wiping various device partitions to executing commands using its built-in terminal, there are literally a plethora of things that you could try out. Moreover, it’s fair to assume that they are mostly used for flashing custom ROMs. Depending on the ROM you choose, you might have to wipe various partitions. These include the Data, Dalvik, System, etc. And it is the system partition that deserves your attention....

However, in spite of all the goodies attached, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that their Oculus Quest 2 is either not charging, slowly charging, or getting stuck at a certain percentage. In some instances, it does show the charging to be 100% complete, but the red indicator light never turns green, and even when users remove the headset from charge, it shows it to be only 52-53% charged....