When you download an update, it gets installed in the inactive slot so that you could continue working on your device in the active slot and the update gets downloaded in the background in the inactive partition. Then once you restart your device, you will be taken to the inactive partition where the update was installed and this will now be your new active partition. However, this is where things begin to get complicated....

But this is only half the story. While these tweaks do tend to add more functionalities to your device, but on the flip side, they could prove to be risky as well. If you flash an incorrect mod or flash the correct one to the incorrect slot, then you are inviting trouble. More often than not, there’s a high chance of the device going into a bootloop or getting soft-bricked....

Various users have voiced their concern that they are unable to uninstall apps the native way, i.e. from the Control Panel. As a result, uninstalling an app via the Start Menu or via the appwiz.cpl command in the Run dialog box aren’t working either. This is where you need to take the help of the Registry Editor. Using it, we will directly be removing all the registry keys of that app from your system....

Along the same lines, the devices from Nubia have are quite an active player in custom development as well. There is a plentitude of customizations that you could carry out on your device. But before that, you need to checkmark an important prerequisite off your list-and that is an unlocked bootloader. And in this guide, we will help you with just that. Given here are detailed instructions that shall help you to unlock the bootloader on any Nubia device....

This is because the major pathway to the process of unlocking the bootloader was complicated way beyond the reach of even the geeks. However, thanks to some amazing work done by the developer community, this passage has now been cleared for the tech enthusiast to dive deep into the modding domain. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to unlock the bootloader on your Vivo X50/Pro....

There’s no better way to cement this statement than by listing the fact that this device has already been blessed with a plethora of Android 13 Custom ROMs and many more are on their way. So a clean stock OS experience with some additional [and optional] Pixel goodies are on the cards. So without further ado, let’s make you acquainted with the steps to welcome these ROMs onto your device right away....

Likewise, these devices to this date, are quite active players in the custom development. Be it for flashing customized firmware, installing a custom recovery, or gaining administrative access by rooting it via Magisk, there’s a lot to look forward to. And now, both the 6/6T which had already received their fair share of 2 OS upgrades [up to Android 11] are now ready to welcome the latest OS build, albeit by taking the help of custom ROM....

As far as the reason for the same is concerned, it could be attributed to numerous factors. These include the likes of lack of administrative level permission, invalid Temp Folder variable path, Temp folder’s incorrect settings, and corrupt system files. So in this guide, we will be addressing all these issues which in turn should help you fix the INTERNAL ERROR: cannot create temporary directory error in Windows 11....

Some of the noteworthy ones include the ability to edit, unsend, and unread Messages, customizations to the lock screen, revamped Live text and Focus Mode, and tons of under-the-hood changes. However, inspite of all the goodies attached, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. Numerous users have voiced their concern that the WiFi is not working on their iPhones right after updating it to iOS 16. For some, the network gets frequently connected and disconnect, others have reported extremely slow and intermittent speed and for some, the device isn’t even able to establish the wireless network connection in the first place....

Likewise, the MSM Download Tool was also easily accessible for all OnePlus devices. So all that you need to do is to boot your device to EDL mode and flash the OFP firmware via MSM Tool to unbrick your device. However, ever since Oppo entered into the OnePlus territory, not only has it ruined the software experience, but it is also causing unnecessary complications in custom development. As per the latest development, the MSM Tool is now under its control and only the authorized users who have the login ID and credentials would be able to access the tool....

With that said, the latest June update seems to have broken the ability to make NFC payments using Google Pay on a Pixel device. From the fourth iteration to the newest flagship, all of them seem to be getting bugged with this issue. Another intriguing thing to note is the fact that many users are getting the following error message as well: “Couldn’t finish setup to pay in stores: this phone can’t be used to pay in stores....

Next up, depending on your device’s active status in the custom development, you could continue to get the latest OS upgrades even if the OEM has officially stopped its support. However, there are a few devices out there that aren’t active players in this domain. As a result of which, they are usually left in the lurch when it comes to flashing a custom ROM. This is where a Generic System Image....

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....

What isn’t is the fact that the game gets bugged with an issue or two every now and then. At the time of writing, there is another concerning issue that has made a permanent abode. A slew of complaints are lined up across various forums where users have reportedly been frustrated with the game crashing. As soon as they launch the game, they are stuck at the loading screen for a few seconds before it ultimately crashes and takes them back to the loading screen....

In the earlier iterations of Pixel devices [or any other device for that matter], you needed to patch the stock boot.img and then flash it to the boot partition via Fastboot Command. However, with the Pixel 7/Pro, you will now have to patch the init_boot and subsequently flash it in the init_boot partition of your device. However, if a user ends up patching the boot.img instead of init_boot [or patch & flash an incorrect version of init_boot....

Many of them have voiced their concern that they are getting the Process Exited with Code 1 error when trying to execute any command in the CMD window. Likewise, the same error also appears if they try and run a batch file. if you are also currently getting bugged with this issue, then this guide will make you aware of two different methods to rectify it. Follow along. How to Fix Process Exited with Code 1 In order to resolve this issue, you will have to delete the Command Processor’s Autorun registry key....

This is because there are still quite a few PCs out there that don’t support the first two methods. Well, even if your PC has both these options, you will still have to first set up a PIN. Moreover, it’s nearly a non-debatable fact that PIN is the most secure option out of all the three Windows Hello securities that we have at our disposal. However, there are a group of users who want to remove the PIN....

Once you have unlocked the bootloader, you will be in a position to welcome custom/GSI ROMs, install a custom recovery, or try out a plethora of mods. However, it is the ability to gain administrative privileges that have always been at the top of the priority queue for the tech enthusiast. If you are also on the same page then this guide shall help you out. Given here are the detailed steps to root your Vivo X80/Pro/Plus via Magisk patched boot....

However, in spite of all the goodies that it has to offer, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues either. As of now, numerous users have voiced their concern that they are witnessing micro stutters and lags when scrolling through websites in Chrome on their Mac. In this regard, initially, the culprit was assumed to be the browser itself. However, since then many users have reported the exact issue on Safari as well, so all fingers now point to the latest macOS update....

Be it for flashing custom ROMs or trying out custom recoveries, there’s a lot to look forward to. Along the same lines, you could also gain administrative access by rooting your device via Magisk. However, if you flash an incorrect mod or flash the correct one to the incorrect partition, then a bootloop or bricked device is on the cards. Fortunately, you could easily unbrick your Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+ by flashing the Fastboot ROM via Fastboot Commands....