Google ended support for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in 2020. But independent developers are keeping the phones alive by providing unofficial firmware updates. The first Pixel 2 custom ROMs based on Android 12 hit the streets in 2021. And now you can install Android 13 on a Pixel 2 thanks to the […]
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5 Comments on LineageOS 20 is an Android 13-based open source operating system with a new camera app (and much more)
LineageOS 20 is an Android 13-based open source operating system with a new camera app (and much more)
5 Comments on LineageOS 20 is an Android 13-based open source operating system with a new camera app (and much more)LineageOS is one of the best known custom ROMs for Android phones (and other devices), allowing you to replace the software that came with your device with a customizable, open source alternative. Now the developers have released LineageOS 20 and the latest build brings a number of significant improvements. First up, it’s based on Android 13. […]
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Lilbits: Handbrake adds AV1 support, Fairphone 4 can now run Android 13 (unofficially)
3 Comments on Lilbits: Handbrake adds AV1 support, Fairphone 4 can now run Android 13 (unofficially)The Fairphone 4 is a smartphone with mid-range specs that began shipping in 2021, but which should be supported at least until the end of 2025 thanks to Fairphone’s commitment not only to continue releasing software updates, but also spare parts. And while Fairphone has a pretty good track record of providing its own software […]
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LineageOS 19 now available for dozens of phones (Android 12-based custom ROM)
LineageOS is an Android-based operating system designed to be installed as a replacement for the software that ships on many supported smartphones, tablets, and other devices. It’s an open source operating system based on Android Open Source Project code that, among other things, can bring new features and the latest security updates to old devices. […]
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Run Android 12L on the Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablet
When Google released Android 12L earlier this month, the company highlighted new features designed for tablets, foldables, and other large-screen devices. But the company also said you’ll have to wait until later this year for the operating system, to roll out for tablets and foldables. One reason for that? The first devices to get new […]
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Turn Amazon’s First TV Stick into an unofficial Android TV device with LineageOS 18.1
Comments Off on Turn Amazon’s First TV Stick into an unofficial Android TV device with LineageOS 18.1Amazon’s Fire TV devices run a custom version of Google’s Android software called Fire OS that feature Amazon’s app store, Amazon Prime Video, and other Amazon apps and services instead of Google’s. But hackers have found a way to replace Fire OS on Amazon’s 2020 Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite with an […]
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Now you can run Android 12 on the decade-old Samsung Galaxy S III (but you probably shouldn’t)
1 Comment on Now you can run Android 12 on the decade-old Samsung Galaxy S III (but you probably shouldn’t)The Samsung Galaxy S III is a smartphone that was released nearly 10 years ago, and while it initially shipped with Android 4.0 software, Samsung eventually offered Android 4.1 and then Android 4.3 updates. And that… was about it for official updates. But when it comes to unofficial updates, the Galaxy S III is a phone […]
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Run Android 11 on Walmart’s cheap Android TV devices with LineageOS
Hackers recently figured out how to unlock the bootloader on Google’s $50 Chromecast with Google TV device, opening the door to replacing the default software with custom ROMs. But the Chromecast isn’t the only low-cost, 4K-ready media streamer around. Last year Dynalink launched an Android TV media streamer that sells for $50. And earlier this […]
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Android 11-based LineageOS 18.1 released with support for dozens of devices
LineageOS, the Android-based operating system that’s probably the most well-known custom ROM these days, is now based on Android 11. The developers have announced the release of LineageOS 18.1, which includes new features, behavior changes, and security patches. There are also updates to some LineageOS-specific apps and features. For example: All LineageOS apps now support […]
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iodé sells Android phones stripped of tracking and advertising (and the Play Store)
A new French company called iodé is selling smartphones that ship with a custom Android-based operating system that offers some of the benefits of Android (like ease-of-use) while offering more privacy. The company says its software blocks advertisements, spyware, and other apps and services from tracking your personal data. One trade-off is that the phones […]