Install Google Play Store on Remix OS

Remix OS developed for Windows / Mac computer and based on Android lollipop 5.1.1.It’s not an emulator like bluestacks & geneymotion.It is a fully working Operating system.You can basically Run android On windows Computer.You can multitask with different windows open.

You can Install it on any PC or Macbooks running on Intel or AMD chipsets. Currently, Remix OS can be booted from a bootable CD or USB drive, If you haven’t installed Remix OS yet, then follow our guide to Install Remix OS > How To Download & Install Remix OS 2.0 On Your PC


Remix OS is a fully working OS based on Android.It is fast and smooth.There is one big disadvantage of the OS is the lack of Google play services / Google Play store.Google Play store is the must have App store for any Android OS.But don’t worry we will be sharing a full step by step guide to Safely Install Google Play Store on Remix OS

Note: Boot the Remix OS in Resident Mode (Not Guest mode ).The Given tutorial involves a reboot, so even if you install Play Store in Guest mode, it won’t be saved and you can’t find it after rebooting your device

DOWNLOAD : 

GMSInstaller.APK 

Install Google Play Store on Remix OS : 

1. Download the GMSInstaller.APK from the download section on your PC running Remix OS
2. Then Right-Click on the file and select Open to install it.
3. Once the app is installed, Go to the app drawer and launch the app
4. Next, select the “One-click to install Google Services” option to download the Google services
5. Once the Google services are installed, open the Remix OS Settings app and navigate to Applications » Manage Applications » then choose All.
6. Scroll down to the Google Play Services app and select it.Clear All Data Of the play services
7. Similarly, clear the data for the Google Services Framework app.
8. Lastly, reboot your PC running Remix OS

Done!!! Your Computer running Remix OS Should have the Google Play Store / Google Play services

Latest WhatsApp reveals Facebook linking option

Ever since Facebook acquired WhatsApp back in 2014, not much has changed to the popular messaging platform beside the addition of voice calls between users. It and Facebook have stayed separate entities up until now.


New leaks reveal that WhatsApp is also planning to allow cross communication between Facebook and WhatApp accounts.

When messing with root commands, version 4.12.413 of WhatsApp shows the option of linking a WhatsApp account with a Facebook account to “improve Facebook experiences”.

We aren’t quite sure what the possible benefit of this is. Perhaps there will be shortcuts to post on a WhatsApp contact’s timeline, though this is entirely my own speculation.

Coincidentally, in the same week, WhatsApp dropped its subscription fees in pursuit of gaining even more users.

Maybe Facebook can use WhatsApp features that are exclusive to Facebook users as incentive for them to create a Facebook profile as this is where the company makes revenue.

Only time will tell, but WhatsApp is definitely up to something big.

LG G4 Stylus 3G with 5.7-inch HD display launched in India

LG has launched G4 Stylus 3G (H540D), 3G variant of the G4 Stylus that was launched in India last year. The G4 Stylus with 4G support was launched in India for Rs. 24,990 back in July and got a price cut to Rs. 21,000 in August. The 3G variant of the smartphone has a 5.7-inch HD display, runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the 4G variant, but this is powered by a 1.4GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592M processor, instead of Snapdragon 410 SoC and has a 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, laser auto focus, instead of 13-megapixel camera on the 4G variant.

It has power and volume buttons on the back, similar to the G3 and the G4 smartphones. It has LG’s unique software features such as Gesture Shot, Glance View and Knock Code.

LG G4 Stylus 3G specifications : 

1. 5.7-inch (1280× 720 pixels) HD IPS in-cell touch display
2. 1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592M processor with Mali 450 GPU
3. 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
4. Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
5. 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Laser Auto Focus
6. 5MP front-facing camera
7. Dual SIM
8. Dimensions: 154.3 x 79.2 x 9.6mm; Weight: 163g
9. 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
10. 3000mAh (removable) battery

The LG G4 Stylus 3G comes in Metallic Silver and Floral White colors and is priced at Rs. 19,000 (MRP).

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Pricing Details Share Attractive Details

As we finally get to set in 2016, all eyes are on Samsung’s upcoming launches of the Galaxy S7 flagship lineup of smartphones expected from the Korean manufacturer at the cohorts of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Given the nature of the leak and the rumor mill we’ve seen a lot surface about the device over the past couple of months, so heading into February we have quite a decent idea of what to expect from Samsung’s flagship smartphone, all set to dictate the pace for Android flagships in 2016.

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 To Be Cheaper Than Predecessors

When it comes to the Galaxy S7 we know quite a lot of things about the device by now. Its expected to be launched with Samsung’s Exynos 8890 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 on board, both of which will take things in mobile processing to the next level. Aside from this, Samsung’s also expected to upgrade the rear camera sensor, battery and overall design aesthetics which are expected to make this year’s Samsung Galaxy flagship a vastly different device from last year’s offerings.

Samsung did after all manage to significantly shake up things on the Galaxy smartphone lineup with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge launched last year. Not only did both the devices come with a completely new design and build materials, but we also saw the company’s in-house Exynos 7420 receive extra attention with the launch of the devices. Throttling didn’t do any wonders for the Snapdragon 810 and Samsung chose to rely only on its own silicon last year.

Today’s bit however relates to the pricing details on the Galaxy S7 and if you’re looking to grab yourself one this year then you’re in for some good bit of news. Sources in Samsung’s home country, South Korea have started to speak up about the pricing details of the upcoming flagship smartphones and according to them, Samsung’s going to go a bit easy on your pockets this time around.

According to sources, the Samsung Galaxy S7 will be 10% cheaper than its predecessor, which means that we’re looking at a price reduction of around $40 this time around. Samsung ran into a bit of bad luck last year with the Galaxy S6 and its pricing as the Korean manufacturer saw market prices of its premium flagship smartphone decline all around. Looks like the company is eager to learn from the mistakes of the past. We hope it does. 

Best Custom ROMs For Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

These are the best custom ROMs for the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone. Since the M4 variant of the Aqua is still new at the time of writing this post, you haven’t yet got the luxury of installing any of the big name ROMs like CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, Resurrection Remix, crDroid and so on, but you do have some ROMs to test out.

Required Files :

• You will need to flash Custom Recovery On The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua before you can think about installing any of the custom ROMs or custom kernels. You need to upload the custom ROm zip file from the custom recovery because the stock recovery doesn’t have this feature.
• You need to root Sony Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone sometimes in order to flash a custom ROM on the handset. Note that it isn’t always that way and these days it’s more likely you do not need to root the device before installing your ROM. Check out the ROM requirements from its page you download it below for any details regarding the root requirement. You should be safe if the ROM page does not mention it under the requirements.

Few Listed Roms : 

Debloated ROM

If you want to use a custom ROM that is as close to stock Android as possible, you will want to install the debloated ROM. The debloated ROM comes with nothing extra over your stock ROM, but it has removed all the stock apps by Sony that are taking away your performance.

Features :

stock Android, no stock apps from Sony running on the ROM, increased performance, faster ROM over the stock.

DOWNLOAD : Debolated ROM

AOSGP ROM

The AOSGP ROM is based on stock Android. As you might be able to tell, this ROM is based on the AOSP builds. According to the developers, it’s just like the stock ROM but with some cool AOSP features. Furthermore, it remains incredibly fast and light on your device, giving it better performance than the original stock ROM that comes with your Xperia M4 Aqua when you open it out of the box.

Features :

fast, light, Android 5.0 Lollipop, AOSP builds, Linux 3.10.

DOWNLOAD : AOSGP ROM

AOSP Android 5.1.1

Here is an AOSP custom Rom that is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The ROM is made by team beta and gives you ‘pure’ AOSP and stock Android. The developer claims it is as pure as what you would get from a Google Nexus device that’s pretty pure. You must have an unlocked bootloader to install this custom ROM.

Features :

based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, Linux 3.10, AOSP, no bloatware, no stock apps from Sony.

Download : AOSP Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM

CyanogenMod 12.1 (Unofficial)

As the name suggests, this is the unofficial CyanogenMod custom ROM — meaning the real CyanogenMod team did not partake in creating this custom ROM. It was built by the community of people instead and is based on CyanogenMod’s work. We have read in a recent poll that CyanogenMod is the heavy favorite custom ROM the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua would like to see made, so there’s a good chance the team knock one up soon. Until then, this is the closest thing to CyanogenMod that you will get on your handset.

Features :

RIL, SD card, Audio, first boot, bluetooth, touchpad.

Download : CyanogenMod 12.1

How To Root The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

If you root your Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, you allow yourself to enjoy many of the great root-requiring apps on your phone. These apps are not those ordinary apps that run on any phone, these only work on rooted phones ’cause they require superuser permission to do their great tasks.

Required Files :

1. The bootloader on your phone must be unlocked before you can do this tutorial.
2. You must have a custom recovery installed on your phone before you can do this tutorial. If you do not have one, flash one using the How To Install A Custom Recovery On The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua tutorial.
3. This tutorial flashes the SuperSU package to gain root access on the phone.
4. You should have Universal ADB Drivers installed on your phone.
5. Download ADB to your computer. It will help you execute commands on your phone.
6. Download SuperSU to your computer. This is the file that will help you achieve root access on your phone.

Rooting the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua : 

• Right-click on ADB and select Extract here to extract the ADB files to your computer.
• Place the SuperSU file in the same folder as ADB files. SuperSU .zip and adb.exe should be in the same folder or the below steps will not work.
• On your phone, head to Menu->Settings and tap on About phone. On the menu that follows, tap on Build number for 8 times and it will unlock the developer menu for you.
• Go to Settings again and tap on Developer options. Turn on the option that says USB debugging.
• Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
• Open a Command Prompt Window where adb.exe is located. To do so, open the folder containing adb.exe, hold down Shift on your keyboard and right-click on the screen and select Open command window here.
• Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and press Enter: 

adb reboot recovery

• Your phone should reboot into the custom recovery mode. If you have installed a recovery on your phone using our guide, you will reboot into TWRP Recovery mode.
• When your phone is in TWRP Recovery mode, type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter:

adb shell

• You will have shell access to your phone.
• Type in these commands one by one into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter:

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/system /system

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/userdata /data

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/cache /cache

• You are now going to sideload SuperSU on your phone. To do that, type in the following command and hit Enter:

twrp sideload

• Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and press Enter. Make sure to replace SuperSU.zip with the actual name of the SuperSU file that you have download :

adb sideload SuperSU.zip

• Wait for it to flash SuperSU on your phone. It should not take too long to do that.
• When it’s done flashing SuperSU, reboot your phone by issuing the following command:

adb reboot

• Your phone should reboot into normal mode.
• And you are all done!

Your Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has been successfully rooted, all thanks to TWRP and SuperSU for making it possible.

Now that you have a recovery and root access on your phone, go ahead and flash out various custom ROMs on your phone

How To Install A Custom Recovery On The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

On most Android devices, you do need to install a custom recovery before you can root the device. The root procedure works like this: you first flash a recovery, reboot into the recovery, and then flash SuperSU package to gain root on the device. That is the case with the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua.

Required Files :

1. The bootloader on your phone must be unlocked before you can do this tutorial
2. .You need to have a Windows running computer in order to do this tutorial.
3. Ensure that Universal ADB Drivers are installed on your computer. If they are not, your computer will not be able to recognize your phone.
4. Download Fastboot to your computer. It will help you issue commands to your phone.
5. Download TWRP Recovery to your computer. It is the actual recovery that will be flashed on your phone.

Installing a Custom Recovery on the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua : 

• Right-click on Fastboot and select Extract here to extract the files from the archive over to your computer.
• On your phone, go to Menu->Settings and then tap on About phone. Tap on Build number for 7-8 times and it will say you are a developer. Go back to settings.

 

• In the settings menu, tap on Developer options. Turn on the option for USB debugging.
• Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
• Open a Command Prompt Window in the folder where you have extracted the Fastboot files. To do so, open the folder, hold down Shift on your keyboard and right-click anywhere on the screen and select Open command window here.
• When the command prompt window launches, type in the following command into it and press Enter:

adb reboot bootloader

• Your phone should reboot into bootloader mode. Bootloader mode is the mode where you can flash custom files on your phone.
• Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and press Enter:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• The above command flashes the custom recovery on your phone.
• Wait for it to flash a recovery on your phone. It should only take a minute or two to install the recovery on your phone.
• When it’s done flashing the recovery, reboot your phone by typing in the following command and pressing Enter:

fastboot reboot

• Your phone should reboot.
• You are done!

Congratulations , A custom recovery was successfully installed on your Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

How to downgrade from iOS 9.3 back to iOS 9.2

The iOS 9.3 public beta is a way to try out the next iteration of iPhone and iPad software. But it may not be for you, at least not right now. If you downloaded the iOS 9.3 public beta but now you want to go back to the current version, iOS 9.2, that fine. You can always try iOS 9.3 again later, or wait for the final release this spring.

NOTE : All you need is iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC, and to follow the steps below!

How to put your iPhone and iPad into recovery mode : 

There's no button tap to revert your device back to iOS 9.3. So, to get started, you'll need to put your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into recovery mode. That lets iTunes take over.

STEPS :

• Turn off your iPhone or iPad. (Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until Slide to power off appears, the slide.)
• Plug your USB to Lightning cable (or USB to 30-pin Dock cable for older devices) into your computer.
• Hold down—and keep holding down—the Home button on your iPhone or iPad.
• Plug your USB to Lightning cable (or USB to 30-pin Dock cable for older devices) into your iPhone or iPad.
• Continue holding down the Home button until the connect to iTunes screen comes up.
  

How to downgrade to iOS 9.2 on your iPhone or iPad : 

If iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC doesn't launch automatically, launch it manually. iTunes will detect your device in recovery mode and ask you what you want to do.

Steps : 

• Click Restore on the iTunes popup.
• Click Restore and Update to confirm. 
  
• Click Next on the iOS 9.2 Software Updater.
• Click Agree to accept the Terms and Conditions and start downloading iOS 9.2. 
  

If your device reboots to iOS 9.3 before the download is complete, simply repeat the steps above and put it back into Recovery Mode. Once the download is complete, iTunes will restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iOS 9.2.

How to restore your archived iOS 9.3 backup to your iPhone or iPad : 

Once your device is restore, it'll have a clean copy of iOS 9.2. To get your data back, you'll need to restore from a previous backup. If you've been running iOS 9.3 for more than a day, your standard iCloud or iTunes backup will likely be iOS 9.3-based and may not restore properly to an iOS 9.2 device (we're testing this now). That's where the archived backup you made prior to installing the iOS 9.3 public beta comes in...

 STEPS : 

• Select Restore from this backup in iTunes.
• Choose the archived backup you made before installing the iOS 9.3 public beta.

Once the restore is completed, your iPhone or iPad should be back to where it was before you installed the iOS 9.3 public beta. If you've made any major changes since then, and they don't sync back some other way, you may have to repeat them to get back to exactly where you were before downgrading.

Samsung Galaxy Note5 dual SIM variant will launch in India tomorrow

Samsung will launch the dual SIM variant of its Galaxy Note5 flagship smartphone in India tomorrow. The 32GB model will carry a price tag of INR 51,400 (around $760), while the 64GB model will set you back INR 57,400 (around $845).

"In the high-end segment, we saw a very strong trend of people using dual-SIMs in our A series smartphones," said Manu Sharma, director-product marketing at Samsung India. "Consumers want a premium device, which has a local SIM and space for another SIM."

The South Korean company expects to extend its dual-SIM strategy to more flagship devices, including the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ in the future. "We will continue doing products that will address an opportunity and we will drive the dual-SIM market in the premium segment, starting with the Note 5," Sharma said.

Update Motorola Moto E Dual to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If you are a Motorola Moto E Dual XT1022 user and wanna update your Smartphone with the newest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Operating System, then here is the way that we have for you.

I shall guide to you through the steps to install the popular Temasek ROM on your Motorola Moto E Dual. Features of the new Custom ROM are many that include Marshmallow 6.0.1_r3, Floating Windows!!!, Statusbar Customizations, Clock Alignment, Battery Settings, Charging animations, Dotted circle battery settings, Battery colours, Battery bar, Statusbar greeting Network, Traffic Statusbar, Brightness control, Breathing Notifications, Quick Pull down, Smart Pull down and many more.

Important : 

You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.

E-TechnoTips will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Moto E Dual XT1022 while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.

 Pre-requisites :

• create a complete backup for your Motorola Moto E Dual as your Smartphone is supposed to lose all data during the update.
•  enable the USB Debugging option in your Motorola Moto E Dual before update.  Settings>About US  
• Install the Motorola Moto E Dual drivers on your PC that will connect your device successfully to your PC.
•  Maintain at least 75% power back up on your Smartphone. 

 

Steps to Update :

• First of all download the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Temasek ROM and Gapps files for your Motorola Moto E Dual.
• Then connect your Motorola Moto E Dual to your PC via USB and then move the Custom ROM and the Gapps file to the SD card of your device. After switch off your Smartphone, unplug USB and put it into recovery mode.
• In Recovery mode select wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvick cache options from the recovery mode menu to wipe data and clear cache from your device.
• Then choose the option “Install .zip from SD Card” and choose the Custom ROM file that you moved to your SD card in step II.
• Now click Install and wait still the file is flashed to your handset. Follow the same procedure to install the Gapps file to your handset.
• Once the installation is finished, go back to the Main Menu and tap “reboot system now”.
• The rebooting takes few minutes before it will collect and wrap all files.

Congratulations  you have successfully updated your Motorola Moto E Dual to the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS.

 

Asus ZenFone Max Having 5,000mAh battery and 5.5-inch display is now available for Pre-Order

The ZenFone Max smartphone from Asus went up for pre-orders in India early this month, and inline with the release date revealed then, it is now available for purchase in the country.


Online retailers Amazon and Flipkart currently have the device in stock, and are selling it for INR 9,999 (around $150). Both white and black color options are available on the latter, while the former is apparently only has the white model listed.

For those who aren't already aware, the ZenFone Max's selling point is its whopping 5,000mAh battery. Other specs include Snapdragon 410 SoC, 5.5-inch 720p IPS display, 2GB/16GB memory configuration, and 13MP/5MP camera combo.

Asus Live with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, announced today

Asus has introduced (Via) Live (G500TG), a new smartphone in Brazil. Even though is has not launched in the Zenfone category in the country, it has the same specifications as the Zenfone Go that was launched in India last year, but this comes with different colors around the frame and also has built-in digital TV, which is commonly seen in smartphones in Brazil.

Asus Live (G500TG) Specification : 

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display
• 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6580 processor with Mali 400 MP2 GPU
• 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
• Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Zen UI 2.0
• Dual SIM
• 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• Digital TV
• Dimensions: 71 x 144.5 x 5.2 ~ 9.98 mm; Weight: 140g
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2070 mAh battery

The Asus Live comes in Blue, Pink and Yellow colors and is priced at 849 Brazilian Real (US$ 211 / Rs. 14,175 approx.).

Google+ Update v7.0.0 for Android starts rolling out

Google has just started rolling out v7.0.0 of the Google+ app for Android devices. The new update brings about quite a lot of fixes as well as updated features.

A total of 69 bugs have been fixed and 14 accessibility issues have been fixed. The search bar now shows you autocomplete suggestions as you type into it. The home stream remembers the position where you left off and makes sure to bring you back on track after you’ve checked notifications etc.

The bottom bar can automatically be hidden when scrolling through the home screen. However, it doesn’t work on the notifications screen yet. People without collections or communities will get a prompt to add ones to their profile as well.

Overall, the experience has received an overhaul and makes the experience much smoother, faster and more intuitive than before as well. While the update is already rolling across devices, it might still take a while before it shows up on your device.

Windows 10 Redstone Preview 11099 Starts Rolling Out

The latest Windows 10 11099 build is reportedly very similar to 11082, rolled out earlier last month. No new features or changes have been experienced so far as the focus remains on performance enhancement and bug squashing.

The latest build has addressed an issue with the progress dialog that appears when deleting or copying files using the File Explorer. Microsoft had promised a faster release cycle starting in January and is seemingly on track after the holidays.

'As with the previous build, this build does not include big noticeable changes or new features yet. Our focus through the holidays was on structural improvements to OneCore, which is the shared core of Windows across devices. The code refactoring and other engineering work we’ve been doing to optimize OneCore is nearing the point where we will be ready for teams to begin checking in new features and improvements. It will still be a few builds before any really noticeable changes show up, depending on when teams begin lighting up new features in their areas. We’re excited for Insiders to use this build to validate the work we’ve been doing to OneCore, so give this build a try and let us know of any issues you run into via the Windows Feedback app.' 

Along with a lack of any major changes, the faster build release cycle also means that more bugs get through undetected during the internal testing period. These builds are expected to contain more bugs than the Fast Ring members have previously experienced. As recommended in our earlier posts on the subject, do not install the latest builds if you aren’t sure about the errors, and also never on your primary devices. Starting from today, Windows team won’t share the known issues in the announcement blogpost as they will be posted inside the Insider Hub.

Windows 10 Redstone 11099 issues:

• Log on for devices using Citrix XenDesktop may be broken. It is recommended that Insiders that use XenDesktop skip this flight by moving to the Slow ring.
• Applications that depend on Adobe Flash may crash upon launch. This will affect some version of Skype, QQ, WeChat, etc. This does not affect Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer.
• With this build, defaults for some applications will be reset. Music & Video will default to Windows Media Player. This can be reconfigured opening Cortana or Search and searching for “Choose default apps by file type” to open the correct settings page.

If you are a Fast Ring member, you can install the latest Windows 10 Redstone preview on your PC.

Let us know about your experience with WINDOWS  10 Redstone in Comment sectsection.

According To Renders LG G5 to Retain Removable Battery Feature

LG G5 renders show an unexpected design to make the battery removable:

According to CNet Korea, the upcoming LG G5 will feature a removable battery. However, it will not remove through the back cover as LG is reported to feature a unibody all-metal design. The company is apparently designing the device with a bottom unit, helping the owner remove the battery pack. Sourcing the information from someone who has seen the device, the latest LG G5 renders show a unibody all-metal design with a flatter, thinner look. With rounded soft corners, the renders show the volume keys moved to the left frame of the device.

Image by : Cnet

With a unibody design and an aim to keep the battery removable, LG has to come up with something. Something like a bottom bezel that could be pulled out to remove the battery pack while keeping the thinner design intact? The report details that engineers at LG spent quite a time figuring out how to create an all-metal unibody smartphone with a replaceable battery pack. The drawer-like design, according to the source, has been finalized with a focus to minimize water and dust damage. To open the battery pack, users will have to press two buttons on both the sides of the devices.

Quite an unusual design but looking at the demand of millions of Android users feeling upset with removable battery designs going out of trend, LG might just save the day for users and for itself too. While we can’t be sure about this report of LG introducing a drawer-like mechanism to keep the signature removable battery feature, it would be interesting to see how consumers respond to this design for a flagship smartphone.

Earlier rumors had suggested that LG G5 will feature a dual camera setup. Rumored to sport a 5.3-inch 1440 x 2560 Quad HD display, LG G5 will also feature a secondary ticker display. First the two camera sensors with laser autofocus, then the dual display setup and now quite a peculiar feature of a modular design to keep the battery easily removable. This year’s flagship smartphone from LG is certainly attracting a lot of rumor-light. Let’s see which of these bits actually come to fruition when the smartphone is released in a couple of months.

How to Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Custom Rom on Canvas Fire A104

Micromax Canvas Fire A104  with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat os . Micromax Canvas Fire features a 4.5 inch display and comes with 0.3 mp front and 5 mp rear camera . Micromax Canvas Fire has 1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM .
Micromax Canvas Fire A104 users can now update their Smartphone to Android 5.0 Lollipop Themed Custom Rom , which exactly looks and feels like Android 5.0 Lollipop .

Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Custom Rom on Canvas Fire A104 -

Step 1. Download the Android 5.0 Lollipop Rom from below .

Step 2. Boot to Custom Recovery mode .

Step 3. Clear data , Clear Cache .

Step 4. Select Install Zip from Sdcard and choose the Lollipop Rom , you downloaded by following Step 1.

Step 5. Reboot your device .

Downloads - 

Android 5.0 Lollipop for A104 - Download

Share your experience with Lollipop 5.0 On your device.

Samsung launches Galaxy J1 2016 edition in Dubai

Samsung is definitely no stranger to showmanship, as evident by its grand unveiling events. However, those are usually reserved for its top of the line models, like the annual Galaxy S and Note editions. The rest of the OEM's lineup typically gets a formal announcement as well, but it seems the Korean giant has decided to skip the formalities with the new 2016 edition Galaxy J1.

The new Galaxy J1 retains the budget-friendly nature of its predecessor. It is equipped with a 4.5-inch display, with a resolution of only 480 x 800 pixels, but still using Super AMOLED technology.
Running the show is a quad-core chipset, clocked at 1.3 GHz, probably the Samsung Exynos 3475 SoC. Memory is set at 1GB and there are 8GB of onboard storage. The camera setup of the 2016 J1 consists of a 5MP main shooter and a 2MP front one, just like its predecessor. Powering the show is a 2,050 mAh battery. The new Galaxy J1 also comes with 4G connectivity in its base version – a feature you could get with the old J1 as well, but only if you spring for the J1 4G or J1 Ace.

The local price for the J1 2016 is AED 499, or around $135 and the J1 Ace can be found for $10 to $20 less.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 With 5.5-inch Display, 4100mAh Battery Launched

Xiaomi has officially announced the latest smartphone in Redmi series in China. Called Redmi 3, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor and it has been introduced with a 5.5-inch HD 720 pixels display. It is the new smartphone that comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot supports up to 128GB and the more extreme is that it has a 4100mAh battery package.

In terms of camera, the new Xiaomi Redmi device sports a 13MP rear sensor with LED flash, Phase dectection autofocus (PDAF),and a 5MP front-facing camera. It has a full magneseum alloy unibody design and measuring 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5mm and weighing in at 144g. The most interesting technology used inside the Redmi 3 battery is taht of a 5V/2A fast charging tech. On the software front, it runs on Android Lollipop based MIUI 7 out of the box.

The back of the Redmi 3 phone gets 4166 stars arranged in a diamond pattern that is visible when the light hits at an angle. It supports 4G LTE connectivity options and offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS.

Specifications:

1. 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
2. Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU
3. 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
4. MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop
5. Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
6. 13MP rear camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording
7. 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
8. Dimensions: 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5mm; Weight: 144g
9. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
10. 4000mAh battery / 4100mAh (typical)

It will be avaiable in Dark Grey, Silver, Gold and Classic Gold colors. The Redmi 3 will go on sale in China starting tomorrow on Mi.com and Tmall. Priced at RMB 699 (around $105 at current exchange rates).  It’s unclear if the phone will ever be available outside of China.

How To Download & Install Remix OS 2.0 On Your PC

Remix Os 2.0 is based On Android Lollipop.You can Download & Install Remix OS 2.0 On Your PC or Laptop / Mac devices.Using this OS, you can basically Run Android On your Computer / laptop.

Don’t think, it is an emulator.It is a fully working Os developed for Computers.You can do all the things like your android smartphone but in Pc style.You can multitask with different windows open.

Requirements

1. Torrent Downloading Client.
2. Remix OS 2.0 and Remix OS USB Installer.
3. USB 3.0
4. BIOS Should have Legacy Boot Mode Enabled (Or Enable it manually)
5. 8 GB USB Drive (FAT32 Format)
6. Windows PC

Download 

Download Remix Os 2.0 OS From torrent client (mediafire)

Download Remix OS USB Installer

How To Install Remix OS 2.0 On Your PC :

1. First Of all Check the Requirements Section
2. Now Download Remix 2.0 from the download section
3. After downloading theZip file, extract it on your desktop.
4. In the extracted folder, you will get Remix OS USB tool and Remix Os 2.0
5. Now connect your pen drive with your PC and make sure that it is in FAT32 format. (More than 8GB is needed)
6. Then run Remix OS USB tool on your PC.
7. Select ISO File of Remix 2.0 OS and then choose USB stick which you want to make bootable.
8. Then click ok and wait for the process to complete. (It make take some time, depends on pen drive write speed)
9. Then reboot your PC or laptop into BIOS mode and then select you pen drive in which in you installed “Remix 2.0 OS”.
10. Once done a blue screen will appear with two options ( 1. Guest Mode 2. Resident)
11. For Dual Boot select “Resident mode“.In dual Boot, You can use 2 Os together like Remix and Windows.it will save all your data and progress on remix os.
12. If you choose Guest mode,  all the data of remix os will be removed, when you reboot the device (choose this option only if you want to try this once)
13. Then Select the options according to your need and proceed
14. Now just follow on screen instruction to complete the installation.

Done!!!! you successfully installed Remix 2.0 OS on you Computer

Download IGN’s Free Game Of The Month – ‘A Dark Room’

Softcore gamers might be pleased to know that IGN has decided to free the popular iOS game ‘A Dark Room’ for all iPhone and iPad users. Originally, the game costs $0.99 on the App Store, but if you’re willing to save an extra buck, you can download the game from the link provided at the end. The free game of the month is brought to you by IGN’s partnership with developer Amir Rajan. However, do read the eligibility criteria below to download the game.

Redeem Your Free ‘A Dark Room’ Game

A Dark Room is Apple’s one of the top 10 paid apps of 2014, offering a unique role-playing experience for users. The gameplay is distinct compared to all other games like Temple Run, Angry Birds and others. A Dark Room will blow the player with its evolving depth and variety. With a sense of unpredictability, the game will surely keep you immersed in suspense.

The game is being offered for free in over 57 countries out of which some of the regions include the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Singapore, Russia, India as well as Australia. IGN’s free game is based on a first come, first serve bases, so if you’re willing to give this game a go, you should download it as soon as possible. To download the game, there is no IGN account required, which means you do not need to go through all the sign-in criteria.

To download the game, all you have to do is go to the game link provided at the end. Once the source link is open, click on ”Get Free Game” button. Then you will be prompted a code which you will use to redeem your free game on your iOS device. On your iOS device, navigate to the App Store and open it. Scroll down at the very end and tap on the ‘Redeem’ button. Enter your Apple ID password and you will be taken to the next screen. You will be asked to either scan the code via your smartphone’s camera or enter the code manually. Either way, enter the code and tap on ‘Redeem’. This is it, your game will start downloading. In case it shows an error, try again and repeat the procedure.

Download : A Dark Room

Lenovo K4 Note available for purchase in Saudi Arabia

Unveiled just a few days ago in India, the Lenovo K4 Note is set to go on sale in the country on January 19. However, turns out the device is already available for purchase in Saudi Arabia, where Jarir Bookstore has it listed on its website for SAR 899 (around $240).


Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a MediaTek MT6753 SoC with 64-bit octa-core CPU and Mali T720-MP3 GPU, and sports a 5.5-inch (1920x1080 pixel resolution) IPS display. The listed model has 2GB RAM and 32GB expandable internal memory. It packs in a 3,300mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the K4 Note features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It runs Android 5.1 out-of-the-box, and also sports a fingerprint sensor on the back. The phone also includes a TheaterMax feature that lets you convert any multimedia content into 3D VR when used with a VR headset.

How To Unroot / Unbrick Moto X Play 2015 (Restore Moto X Play Stock Lollipop Firmware)

If you have a Moto X Play and you want to restore it back to stock ROM, then follow the guide to Unroot Moto X Play 2015 and Back to Stock

Important : 

You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.

E-TechnoTips will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Moto X Play 2015 while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.

Remember:

ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE

Now you need to enable USB debugging mode. Without enabling USB debugging mode on your device you can’t start the root, Custom ROM or Unlock process.(Setting->About Phone->Build Number->Tap 7 times on  build number->It will enable the developer mode in the main setting->Go to Developer->Enable the Debugging)

Downloads

Download | Stock Firmware for Moto X Play  XT1562, XT1563 and more

Mirror | Stock Firmware for Moto X Play XT1563 (Faster download)

Check Model Number of your Moto X play and download the right firmware (Important)

Pre-Requirements:

• Set up ADB and Fastboot on your computer.
• Install Motorola USB Drivers on your Computer.

How To Unroot / Unbrick Moto X Play 2015 (Restore Moto X Play Stock Lollipop Firmware)

• First of all, Download the firmware file from the download section and transfer it to your PC.
• Make sure you have Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC. Also accept Always allow from this computer when you plug in the device for the first time to enable USB Debugging.
• The firmware file is a zip file. Extract the firmware file in the same folder where you have setup ADB and fastboot so as to get the boot, system, logo and other image files.
• Now power off your device and unplug it from your PC.
• Boot into the bootloader. To do so, press and hold volume down and the power button for 5-6 seconds.
• You will see the bootloader screen. Now connect your device to the PC using a USB cable.
• Navigate to the location where you have placed the firmware file. While the folder with recovery.img file is open, right-click on an empty space and select “Opencommand window here” option to launch a cmd window.

Now type the following in the command prompt to get a code to check your device connectivity

"fastboot devices"

Now issue the following commands to install the stock firmware.

"fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

fastboot flash logo logo.bin

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot erase modemst1

fastboot erase modemst2

fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot reboot"

Once the installation is complete, the phone will self-reboot.

If you see the new boot logo, that means you have successfully installed stock firmware onto your device.And Device is now fully working.Bootloop/Bricked Phone is now fixed.

Quickest Way To Install Android ADB and Fastboot (with drivers) on Windows

Before Proceding You should learn what is ADB and FastBoot:

ADB :Android Debug Bridge

This works when the device is powered on and booted into OS or Recovery. The tool helps in sending basic Linux commands, and a variety Android-specific commands from PC to connected Android devices.

Fastboot:

Fastboot mode allows you to flash any partition on an Android device like system, boot, recovery, cache.. etc.Using Fastboot / bootloader, you can also flash the custom built .img files via fastboot. For example, a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM.

Download : 

ADB installer v1.3

[Guide] Install Android ADB and Fastboot : 

• First Download the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe file from the download link above.
• Double-click/Run the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe file.
• You will see a command prompt window with blue background. Say YES to all the prompts on this screen.

└ To say YES, just type Y and hit enter.

Once ADB, Fastboot and Drivers are installed, the setup window will automatically close and you’ll have a working ADB and Fastboot on your Windows.

[CM 13] Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Based CM13 on Galaxy S5 G900F

The latest CM13 custom ROM based on Android 6.0.1 for Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE G900F. Brings tons of customizations, you can now update Galaxy S5 to Marshmallow based custom ROM.

CM13 Android 6.0.1 highlights:

1. Built from CM source
2. Service
3. Text
4. Data
5. Call
6. Audio
7. WiFi
8. Google Now
9. Bluetooth
10. GPS
11. MMS
12. Video playback
13. Audio playback
14. Internal SDcard mounting
15. External SDcard mounting
16. Camera
17. Video recording
18. IR Blaster
19. NFC

NOTE :

During the process, you might lose all of your existing installed apps and personal settings. It is therefore necessary for you to follow the guide carefully and create a backup. This tutorial is only for CM13 ROM for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F. Do not try this guide on any other Android device.

Prerequisites :

•  Download and install USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F.
• Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu.
•  You should have a custom recovery tool like TWRP or CWM installed on your device
•  Backup any important data before going forward for the tutorial.
•  Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F carries more than 70% of charge.

Download : 

CM13 Android 6.0.1 ROM

Google Apps (Gapps)

How to update Galaxy S5 to Marshmallow based CM13:

• Reboot your SGS5 into Recovery mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Up, Home and Power keys until the screen flashes. After a few seconds, your phone will enter recovery mode.
• Once in the recovery mode, take a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM. This is necessary to enable you to recover your current ROM if you don’t like the new firmware. In order to perform a backup, select Backup and Restore > Backup again. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.
• Once done, select wipe data/factory reset > Yes to confirm your action. Wait for a few minutes until the phone wipes your data. Once complete, go back to CWM recovery menu and Wipe Cache Partition and then Wipe Dalvik Cache too.
• Next, Select install zip from sdcard > choose a zip from SD card. Locate the CM13 Android 6.0.1 custom ROM and select it by pressing the Power button. Confirm installation by selecting Yes. The ROM installation will now begin.
• Once the phone finishes installing the ROM, you need to repeat the above step to install GApps on your SGS5.
• When done, go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot system now to reboot the phone to the latest firmware

Now Enjoy CyanogenMod 13 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow features on your Samsung Galaxy S5

HTC has launched Desire 728 Dual SIM.

HTC has launched a new mid-range smartphone in the Indian market, the Desire 728 Dual SIM.

The Desire 728 has a 5.5-inch display with 720p resolution. It runs on a MediaTek MT6753 chipset with 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage, which can be expanded using microSD. On the back is a 13 megapixel camera, and on the front is a 5 megapixel shooter. The battery is 2800mAh and the phone runs on HTC Sense UI on top of Android 5.1. The Desire 728 also has the company's BoomSound stereo speakers. True to its name, the phone includes dual SIM support with 4G LTE.

The Desire 728 Dual SIM is priced at INR 17,990 ($269), which is a bit expensive as you can get phones like the OnePlus X and the Lenovo Vibe S1 for the same money, and both are better equipped in comparison.

MIUI 7 Global Stable ROM for Xiaomi Mobiles

MIUI 7 Global Stable ROM Recovery and Fastboot Downloads

Mi 3/ Mi 4- V7.0.5.0.KXDMICI

Fastboot ROM (840MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (665MB) – Download

Mi Pad – V7.0.2.0.KXFMICI

Fastboot ROM (570MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (543MB) – Download

Mi Note – V7.0.5.0.KXEMICI

Fastboot ROM (887MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (711MB) – Download

Redmi 2 (4G) – V7.0.5.0.KHJMICI

Fastboot ROM (828MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (652MB) – Download

Redmi Note (4G) – V7.0.5.0.KHIMICI

Fastboot ROM (866MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (692MB) – Download

Redmi 1S (3G) – V7.0.5.0.KHCMICI

Fastboot ROM (856MB) – Download

Recovery ROM (682MB) – Download

Mi 4i- V7.0.3.0.LXIMICI

Recovery ROM (890MB) – Download

Mi Note- v7.0.6.0.KXEMICI

Fastboot ROM (886 MB)- Download

Recovery ROM (710 MB) – Download

Redmi Note 2- V7.0.12.0.LHMMICI

Fastboot ROM – Download

Recovery ROM –  Download

After downloading the ROM Package, you can check >>  How to update Xiaomi Phones to MIUI 7 (7.1) Global Stable ROM

How to update Xiaomi Phones to MIUI 7 (7.1) Global Stable ROM

Xiaomi rolled out MIUI 7 Stable Global update for Redmi 1S 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Mi Note, Redmi 2 4G, Mi 3, Mi 4, and Mi Pad. 

The MIUI 7 brings 30% of faster system response speed, longer battery life up to 10%, new themes, custom baby & Pet Albums, Child Mode, and Showtime.

Important:

Before starting with the update process, make sure to charge the device well enough to complete the process and make a backup of all the important data present on your handset.

How to install MIUI 7 Global Stable ROM on Xiaomi Android Mobiles:

Method 1: Using Updater Application (OTA)

This method is only compatible when you’re on MIUI V5/MIUI 6 stable version on your Xiaomi smartphone.

steps to install MIUI 7 using the Updater application.

Step 1: Launch ‘Updater’ app on your mobile and tap on Check for updates.

Step 2: If the app shows a new update available for your device, then select ‘Update’ option .

Step 3: Once the ROM is successfully download, press Reboot now.

Step 4: Congratulations! You have just updated your mobile to latest MIUI 7 OS using OTA update.

Method 2: Flash ROM through Recovery

This method works fine for all devices running on Stable MIUI V5/ MIUI 6 versions. If you’re using China developer version/Global beta build, then you need to wipe all user data in Recovery mode before starting the below procedure.

Step 1: Download the MIUI 7 ROM based on your device model and transfer the same file to the root directory of your device’s storage.

Step 2: Next launch the Updater app and tap the three dot present on the top right corner and there select ‘Choose update package’. Here you need to select the ROM which you have downloaded earlier in the step 1.

Step 3: Now Enjoy Using the all new MIUI 7 firmware.

Method 3: Using Mi PC Suite

Using Mi PC Suite is also one of the simplest method to install MIUI 7 on Xiaomi Android smartphones. The PC Suite will not show any update if you’re on China developer ROM.

Step 1: Firstly download MI PC SUITE and install on your Windows computer.

Step 2: Power off your device and enter into Fastbooot mode (Power button + Volume button at the same time).

Step 3: Next take a standard USB cable and connect your smartphone with PC. Launch the Mi PC Suite.

Step 4: Once your device is detected, tap on ‘Update’ present at the top right corner of the Mi PC Suite.

Step 5: You will see a new screen showing ‘Update available’. Press on ‘Update now’ to start flashing MIUI 7 ROM on your mobile.

Step 6: Once done, disconnect the device from PC and start using the all new MIUI 7 version.

Any doubts or struck somewhere, Feel Free to ask about it.