Before we tell you about the “how to fix pin required after phone restarts issue”, let’s discuss some basic stuff. You probably know how Android device security works. Even if you use Face Unlock or Fingerprint Unlock, your phone will ask you to enter a PIN code, as a backup unlock option. And every time […]
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How to install Elder Scrolls Morrowind on Android
By Ashwin Karthik in Games, Guide, News Tags: Bethesda, Elder Scrolls Morrowind, Games, How To
Forget Elder Scrolls Blades, how about playing a real game from the popular franchise? Do you know how to install Elder Scrolls Morrowind on Android? Here’s what’s required: 1. Morrowind GOTY Edition PC game (includes all the expansions) 2. OpenMW for Android 3. Android Phone 4. Optional: Morrowind Code Patch (includes a lot of bug […]
How to enable fingerprint scanner gestures on any Android phone
By Ashwin Karthik in Apps, Guide
When the Pixel devices were launched, there was one feature which impressed me more than most, the fingerprint scanner gestures. Swiping or tapping on the sensors lets you perform some quick actions. Even Coolpad has some app shortcuts which can be configured, Xiaomi devices let you take selfies by tapping the scanner. But Pixel’s swipe […]
How to fix JioJoin (Jio4GVoice) not working on Android 7.0 Nougat
By Ashwin Karthik in Apps, Guide Tags: Android 7.0, Android 7.0 Nougat, How To, Jio, JioJoin, Nougat, Reliance Jio
Now that Jio is right around the corner, you may be getting your free SIM card soon, to avail the Jio Welcome Offer, which will give you free calls, data, and other services until December 31st, 2016. What many of you may not be aware of, is that the JioJoin app, which is required for […]
How to flash Official Cyanogenmod 13 on the Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon
By Ashwin Karthik in Guide, ROMs Tags: CM 13, Cyanogenmod 13, Redmi, Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi
Earlier this week, we wrote a guide on how to unlock the bootloader on the Redmi Note 3 unofficially, without waiting for Xiaomi to approve your application. We unlocked the device about a week ago, and have been using the recently released official Cyanogenmod 13 ROM on the Redmi Note 3 ever since. And the ROM […]
How to unlock the bootloader on the Redmi Note 3 instantly
By Ashwin Karthik in Guide, Phones Tags: Bootloader, Redmi, Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi
In the latter half of last year, Xiaomi began locking the bootloader of its devices, to prevent third party sellers from bundling malware in their phones. This however, annoyed users because Xiaomi imposed a rather ridiculous rule, which involved the user submitting a request to the company, for unlocking the bootloader manually. And the fact that […]
How to install Pure Nexus ROM on Nexus 6
By Ashwin Karthik in Guide Tags: Google Nexus 6, Nexus, Nexus 6, Pure Nexus, Pure Nexus 6
We probably belong to the unique group of users who aren’t satisfied with even the stock firmware from Google, even though it gets the updates before other devices. But a Stock ROM doesn’t necessarily mean top notch performance. This is why we use custom ROMs, and one of the best ones for the Nexus 6 […]
How to install Android N on Nexus 6
By Ashwin Karthik in Android Updates, Guide Tags: Android N, How To, Nexus 6
Google pulled a fast one on users, when it suddenly announced a preview build of Android N yesterday. And now you can install it on your Nexus device. The procedure is similar on Nexus 5X, 6P as well, but I’ve only personally tested it on my Nexus 6. You will need an unlocked bootloader to […]
How to root the Nexus 6 and still get OTA updates: Systemless Root
By Ashwin Karthik in Android Updates, Guide, Phones, Root Tags: Google Nexus 6, How To, Motorola Nexus 6, Nexus 6, Root, Systemless Root
Rooting is something essential for most power users, and more so, if it is a Nexus device. But unfortunately, rooting prevents the phone from installing OTA updates. This is because the OTA zips, check the /system partition to be intact, and even the slightest modification to it, will cause the update to fail. As a […]
OnePlus X tips and tricks – Enable hidden features
By Avinash Kumar in Guide Tags: oneplus, OnePlus X
Oneplus X smartphone was launched by OnePlus targeting the mid range smartphone market with a big focus on its design. The device runs on Oxygen OS which can be customised to large extent and in this post we take a look at some of the tips on how you can enable some of the additional […]