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Get Android 11 on Redmi Note 7 Pro with OctaviOS

Recently Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series smartphones running Android 11 with MIUI 12 skin on top. While, most of the Redmi Note series smartphones are yet to receive Android 11, it is almost confirmed that Redmi Note 7 series smartphones, launched in Feb 2019, will not be getting Android 11 update officially. So, if you still want to keep using your Redmi Note 7 Pro with the latest Android version, you will have to take things into your hands and try out a custom ROM.

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OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Android 11 update starts rolling out [Update: OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro as well]

Update: OnePlus has also released OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones, and the changelog is the same.

After months of delays, OnePlus has finally started rolling out Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones. OxygenOS 11 beta had always on display feature, but the stable version doesn’t have it, but it might come in another update in the future. Some users are also reporting camera issues with the update, so it is not clear if the company will push another update to fix it. Continue reading “OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro OxygenOS 11 Android 11 update starts rolling out [Update: OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro as well]”

Nokia 3.2 Android 11 update starts rolling out

HMD Global has started rolling out Android 11 update for its Nokia 3.2, a month after it rolled out the update for the Nokia 8.3 5G. Android 11 brings lets managing conversations across multiple messaging apps all in one place and Nokia smartphones on Android 11 will reset the permissions of apps that haven’t been used in a while, allowing only recent apps access to personal data. Continue reading “Nokia 3.2 Android 11 update starts rolling out”

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 series will run ColorOS only in China, will continue to use OxygenOS globally

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau earlier today posted on weibo confirming that OnePlus 9 series smartphones will run ColorOS 11 in China compared to HydrogenOS, which is a customized version of the OxygenOS that is present in the global version. However, OnePlus in a forum post confirmed that it is applicable only for the Chinese market. Continue reading “OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 series will run ColorOS only in China, will continue to use OxygenOS globally”

Android 12 Developer Preview 2 rolls out with improved PiP APIs, app overlay controls and more

Google has released the second Developer Preview for Android 12 after its first release in February 2021, this time featuring new tweaks and updates such new rounded corners APIs, improved picture-in-picture (PiP) APIs, better companion device management and more.

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OnePlus Nord Android 11 update resumes with OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 hotfix

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 to OnePlus Nord earlier this month. Last week the announced that the update has been temporarily paused since some users reported bugs after the update. As promised the company has rolled out a new OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 hotfix update to fix the bugs. Both the Android 10 users and the users who have updated to Android 11 already will get the update. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord Android 11 update resumes with OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 hotfix”

Samsung Galaxy M31s One UI 3.1 Android 11 update starts rolling out in India

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 3.1 Android 11 update for the Galaxy M31s smartphone in India after the M51 earlier this week and other S series and Note series phones earlier this week. The M31 got Android 11 update with One UI 3.0 earlier this year. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M31s One UI 3.1 Android 11 update starts rolling out in India”

LG announces Android 11 update timeline for VELVET 5G / 4G, G8X, G8S, WING and more

LG has released its timeline for upgrading its Android
11-ready portfolio to the latest Android OS as confirmed on the LG Denmark Site. The rollout is planned to commence in from April 2021 starting with LG VELVET 5G. Owners of the G8X will also be among the first to experience Android 11 in Q2, said the company. The VELVET 4G and G8S uses will have to wait till Q3 2021, while the WING, K52 and K42 users will have to wait till Q4 2021. Continue reading “LG announces Android 11 update timeline for VELVET 5G / 4G, G8X, G8S, WING and more”

Samsung Galaxy M51 One UI 3.1 Android 11 update starts rolling out in India

Samsung has finally started rolling out One UI 3.1 Android 11 update for the Galaxy M51 smartphone in India after the One UI 3.0 for the M31 earlier this year, and the One UI 3.1 for S series and Note series phones. Based on earlier reports the phone was supposed to get the update in April, but it has rolled out the update earlier than expected. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M51 One UI 3.1 Android 11 update starts rolling out in India”

Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 launching in India on March 9

Motorola has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphones – Moto g10 Power and Moto g30 in India. The company has scheduled a virtual event on March 9th, 2021 at 12 PM. Just like any other Moto device, the g10 Power and g30 will be Flipkart exclusives. Continue reading “Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 launching in India on March 9”

Google rolls out Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 with bug fixes and March security patch

Google has started rolling out the Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1, its second build, to address bugs and issues. This minor incremental update also contains the March security patch. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 with bug fixes and March security patch”

Apple launches new service that lets you automatically transfer your photos from iCloud to Google Photos

Apple has recently started offering a way that let iCloud users transfer their photos and videos to Google Photos quickly and easily. Continue reading “Apple launches new service that lets you automatically transfer your photos from iCloud to Google Photos”

OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 11 based Android 11 stable update to OnePlus Nord

OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 11-based Android 11 for OnePlus Nord after two beta updates. It’s worth noting that the OnePlus 7 and 7T series is yet to taste the Android 11. Back in January, OnePlus released the Open Beta versions of Oxygen OS 11 for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series of smartphones. OnePlus was previously having issues with the update, specifically with the data decryption after the Android 11 upgrade. Continue reading “OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 11 based Android 11 stable update to OnePlus Nord”

Amazon Music is now available on all Android TVs

Previously, Amazon Music was exclusive to Nvidia Shield TV, but it ends now! From now on, users in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, India, Japan, and Australia, can download the Amazon Music app from the Play Store on your Android TV. It is also available on Google TV, set-top boxes, consoles, and sound bars. Continue reading “Amazon Music is now available on all Android TVs”