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Then if we talk about its use case scenario, it comes with the latest Android 12 out of the box. To browse this OS, you have the three-button navigation or the full-screen gestures (and with a handy workaround, you could also bring back the two-button navigation). In this regard, many users prefer to be inclined towards full-screen gestures as it offers a near about immersive usage experience. The only roadblock is the small gesture pill occupying the bottom of your screen....

In this regard, one of the most infuriating changes is the removal of Energy Saver from System Settings. So if you want to carry out any task such as scheduling your Mac to automatically shut down and restart, then your only way out is to take the help of commands. And now, there has been another such entry to this list. The ability to restore the default Power Settings has been removed from Ventura and the only way of carrying out this task is via Terminal....

However, the support for these tweaks is more inclined towards the Snapdragon chipset. As a result, some MediaTek tech enthusiasts might feel a little left out. This is where the SP Flash Tool comes into the frame. This tool has been specifically designed for the MediaTek devices that comes with quite a few useful functionalities. For example, you could flash a stock rom, flash a custom recovery like TWRP, perform a memory test, or even format all the data on your device....

On your end, there’s just one requirement that you need to checkmark- an unlocked bootloader. As soon as you do so, there is a plentitude of mods to try out. For example, you could flash a custom recovery like TWRP or try out a custom ROM like LineageOS. Likewise, you may even gain administrative privileges by rooting your device via Magisk. This in turn will allow you to try Magisk Modules, Xposed Framework, Substratum Themes, Viper4Android, etc....

Be it for flashing custom ROMs, installing a custom recovery, or gaining access to the system partition by rooting your device via Magisk, the possibilities stand endless. Once rooted, you’ll also be in a position to try out your preferred modules. However, it goes without saying that carrying out these tweaks is quite risky. Just a slight error and your device might end up in a soft brick or bootloop....

The smartphone manufacturer was able to find the middle ground. It launched its Android One series of devices that was quite well received by the audiences. Using Android One straightaway translates to the ability to get faster and timely OS upgrades. Along the same lines, you also get a bloatware-free, clean, and fresh stock Android experience. Furthermore, this device was quite an active player in custom development as well. While it comes with an A/B partition, but that didn’t dent the enthusiasts from trying out tons of tweaks....

Apart from its usual Pixel lineup, it also runs an affordable A series. In this regard, the fifth iteration has just gone live. From the outside, you wouldn’t notice much difference in comparison to its counterpart. But it does have some noteworthy changes, such as an ultra-wide sensor, Snapdragon 765G chipset, and a massive 4620mAh battery. Apart from that, it has managed to maintain its legacy of being among the most active players in custom development....

But still, users in India or the ones who have the Global firmware still enjoy some elements of the OxygenOS, but users in China are completely stuck with the bloated ColorOS. With that said, there does exist a nifty yet complicated method through which you could jump ships from ColorOS to OxygenOS. But doing so isn’t the end of the journey, as you might encounter a few roadblocks even after the conversion....

Once you unlock the device’s bootloader, the Knox gets tripped and there’s no way through which you could bring it back to its default state, even if you relock the bootloader! As a result, numerous features that are dependent on Knox might not function at all. These include the likes of Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Flow, Samsung Health, Samsung Health Monitor, Secure Folder, Secure Wi-Fi, Private Share, Samsung Pass, and Samsung Wallet (Pay)....

And that is probably the biggest issue with this watch. Having a watch filled with up bloatware not only gives you a bad usage experience but tends to slow down the entire OS as well. Moreover, you wouldn’t even interact with most of these apps in your daily usage so their existence is more of a burden. So to counter this, many Ticwatch users did some research and managed to find out the culprit- It was one of the system apps that was slowing down the entire watch....

Being among the most popular players in the custom development, you could welcome a plethora of mods onto this device. Right from installing a custom recovery like TWRP, to installing a customized firmware or even gaining administrative privileges, there’s a lot to try out. Moreover, you could now even welcome the latest stable OS build on your device. And in this guide, we will show you how to do just that....

Further cementing this statement is the fact that all three devices of the sixth generation have just been blessed with one of the most popular players in the custom ROM community, aka LineageOS. This will also give you the option to try out a de-Googled ecosystem- free from numerous Google apps, services, and frameworks. So without any further delay, let’s make you aware of the steps to install the LineageOS 20 ROM based on Android 13 onto your Pixel 6A/6/6 Pro....

While you could root your device, install a custom recovery, and even flash a custom kernel, however, the custom ROM domain is quite dry. Apart from the Magisk ROM, there’s currently nothing much to look forward to. Well, this is where the Generic System Image comes in handy. And as of now, the GSI for one of the most popular custom ROMs is now live for your device. LineageOS has always been known to maintain an equilibrium between device stability and the incorporation of customization features and due this is one major reason why tech enthusiasts are usually inclined towards this ROM....

There are a total of four variants in this series, all beholding quite an impressive feature set. However, the first three releases (S20, Plus, and Ultra) were categorized by one as being a little bit heavy on their pockets. This is when Samsung introduced the fourth variant, which is dubbed the Fan Edition. You would still be getting an absolute gem of a device but without requiring you to empty your pockets....

Many users have voiced their concern that the Lightning Digital AV Adapter is not working on their iPhone after updating it to iOS 16. In some instances, it plays the video without any sound whereas in other cases just the reverse happens- audio with no video. This issue is bugging all the pair streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu but for some reason, YouTube seems to be working well and good....

While it’s not a concrete fact, but we are witnessing a correlation between the issues and the macOS version- for many, the issue first came to light after updating to Ventura. With that said, we did manage to find out a few nifty workarounds that should help you fix the MacBook random restart/shutdown due to the Kernel Panic. So without any further ado, let’s check them out. Fix Macbook Restart/Shutdown Due to Kernel Panic It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success....

Numerous users have voiced their concern that the Notes app is unable to load attachments on their iPhones after updating it to iOS 16. Whether it’s an image or simply an item copied to the clipboard, all of them are stuck on the loading screen with no way out. If you are also on the same page, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround to rectify this issue....

But what if the bug is preventing you from even accessing the OS in the first place? Yes, shouldn’t tag it under rarest of rarest cases as that is quite a usual phenomenon, especially in the life of a tech enthusiast. So what should be done in such a case? Well, you could still 0pen the Command Prompt window from the BIOS even if your PC cannot boot to the OS....

And that has indeed happened now. The device is among the first few players in the market to welcome abode the thirteenth iteration of the OS. As a result, a slew and new and intriguing features are now on the cards. Among them, it is the expansion of the Material You theming engine [from 4 to 16] that has managed to take away much of the limelight. So without any further ado, let’s make you aware of the steps to download and install Android 13 onto your Oppo Find X5 Pro device....

However, in spite of the tons of availability, it is the one from Google that has managed to create a rich fanbase for itself. The default launcher for the Pixel devices created quite a buzz with the Pixel 1 and the hype is yet to settle down. Many users have already switched from their default OEM launcher to this offering from the Silicon Valley giants. However, this adoption hasn’t been without its fair share of issues....