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AutoHz lets you control app refresh rate on Oneplus 8 Series
AutoHz lets you control app refresh rate on Oneplus 8 Series.
OnePlus offers a 120Hz high refresh rate display and also allows the same to be set at maximum QHD+ resolution. However, the maximum 120Hz setting is not set across all the apps uniformly.
XDA Recognized Developer arter97‘s has developed an app AutoHz which lets you set refresh rates for every app on your phone.
In OnePlus stock settings, the device run at a constant 60Hz refresh rate, and 90Hz/120Hz acts as an auto option which switches the refresh rate back to 60Hz in certain conditions.One can enable the 90Hz/120Hz through the ADB command but that would increase the power consumption on your device.
AutoHz app provides a 90Hz refresh rate on the OnePlus 8 and a 120Hz refresh rate on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The app lets you control how and when your OnePlus device switches to 60Hz or 90/120Hz. The app is specifically made for OnePlus devices with high-refresh-rate displays and runs on Oxygen OS.
AutoHz is a paid application and also requires a one-time setup with ADB. There is a list of installed apps and a toggle beside each app. The 60Hz,90Hz, and 120Hz settings set the display refresh rate within that app and the Auto setting keeps the system’s default behavior for that particular app.
There is no 90Hz midway setting for Oneplus 8 Pro, you can either choose 60Hz or 120Hz.AutoHz app is available on the Google play store.AutoHz only works on OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro, 8, and 8 Pro running OxygenOS.
How to Enable AutoHz
1. Enable developer mode
- Go to
Android Settings app>About phoneand tapBuild numbermultiple times until the developer mode is enabled.
2. Enable USB debugging
- Go to
Android Settings app>System>Developer options, scroll down a page and enableUSB debuggingoption.
3. Download ADB on your computer
- Check here and download ADB for your computer.
- Extract the downloaded zip file.
4. Connect your phone to your computer
5. Using command-line
5.1. Windows: Open up CMD
- Press
Windows + Rkey on your keyboard. - Type
cmdand hit enter.
5.2. macOS: Open up Terminal
- Search
Terminalfrom Launchpad and run it. - Run
sudo -sand type your user password. The terminal won’t display how much characters you type, it’ll remain blank. - Run
export PATH=.:$PATH
Without this, you will get adb: command not found errors.
6. Locate ADB
- From the terminal window, type “cd “. Notice the empty whitespace after the “cd”.
- Locate the extracted
platform-toolsfolder from Windows Explorer or Finder(macOS) and drag it over to the terminal window. It’ll auto-fill the path.Press enter
7. Allow your computer to be used for USB debugging
- Enter the following to the CMD window, followed by an enter:
adb shell echo success
- You can copy the commands and paste it by right-clicking on the CMD window.
- The command will show an error, this is normal. Your phone will prompt
Allow USB debuggingfor you. - Touch
OK. - Try
adb shell echo successagain. It must printsuccess.
8. Grant write secure settings permission
- Enter the following to the CMD window, followed by an enter:
adb shell pm grant com.arter97.auto90 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Note that it’s com.arter97.auto90 and not com.arter97.autohz.
This is because AutoHz was previously named Auto90.
- If the command executed properly, it’ll return silently.
9. Disable USB debugging
- If you don’t need USB debugging, it’s a good practice to disable it to avoid potential unwanted access.
- Go to
Android Settings app>System>Developer options, scroll down a page and disableUSB debuggingoption. - Run
adb kill-serverfrom the terminal window.
10. Done!
That’s it!
You don’t have to repeat this process unless you completely uninstall the app and reinstalls it.
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Source: XDA Developers/arter97/AutoHzPerm
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New leaks have revealed more details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and so far, the changes look minor. A report also suggested that the selfie camera would be upgraded and that the phone would keep the same 50 MP main rear camera as last year’s model, the S24 FE.
Now, new information has surfaced about the telephoto and ultrawide cameras—and it’s not great news. The telephoto camera will still be an 8 MP sensor with 3x optical zoom, just like the one on the S24 FE.
Many people expected better, especially for a phone in this price range launching in 2025. Still, it’s worth noting that the S25 FE at least has a dedicated telephoto lens, unlike the S25 Edge, which reportedly doesn’t include one at all.
The ultrawide camera will also stay the same—a 12 MP sensor, again similar to the S24 FE. So, if the leaks are accurate, the only noticeable camera improvement in the S25 FE will be on the front-facing selfie camera.
In terms of performance, the S25 FE is expected to feature a slightly better processor. Instead of the Exynos 2400e found in the S24 FE, it will use the full version of the Exynos 2400.
So far, the Galaxy S25 FE seems to be a very small upgrade over its predecessor. The main rear camera, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses are all expected to remain the same. The only real upgrades could be the selfie camera and a slightly better chipset. Whether Samsung has more surprises in store remains to be seen.
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the Nothing Phone (3) will launch in summer 2025, and it will include AI features to improve the overall user experience.
In a recent video on the Android YouTube channel, Carl Pei gave more information about the upcoming phone. Although the phone was shown in the video, it was blurred to keep the final design a surprise. He said the Phone (3) will come with premium materials, major performance improvements, and better software. “It is our true flagship smartphone,” Carl Pei said.
He also shared his thoughts on how technology should feel exciting again—not just with the design of the device but also through a user-first operating system.
Expected Price of Nothing Phone (3)
Carl Pei revealed that the Nothing Phone (3) could be priced around 800 GBP (approximately USD 1064 or Rs. 90,850). For comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was priced at 629 GBP (about USD 836 or Rs. 71,429), and it launched in India for Rs. 54,999.
Based on this, the Nothing Phone (3) could be priced in India at over Rs. 64,999, especially if 12GB + 256GB is the base variant. The phone is expected to come with several advanced AI features, which may also affect the pricing.
Launch Timeline
The Nothing Phone (3) is set to launch in the third quarter of 2025, which is between July and September. Since the Phone (2) launched in July 2023, it is likely that the Phone (3) will also be released in July 2025.
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Launched in India with Slim Body, 200MP Camera, and Starting Price of ₹1,09,999
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, its latest premium smartphone designed to compete with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The main highlight of the phone is its ultra-slim body, measuring just 5.8mm thick and weighing only 163g.
To achieve this thin design, Samsung used a smaller 3,900mAh battery, which still supports 25W fast charging and wireless charging. Samsung says you can get up to 55% charge in around 30 minutes, but the charger needs to be bought separately.
Display and Performance
The Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with an adaptive refresh rate of 1-120Hz and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for protection. It runs on the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.
Camera System
On the back, it has a 200MP main camera with OIS and 2x optical-quality zoom, along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera that also supports macro shots. For selfies, it includes a 12MP front camera. It can record 8K at 30fps and 4K at 60fps.
Software and Build
The phone comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, and is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. It also has a titanium frame, giving it a premium feel.
Pricing and Availability (India)
The Galaxy S25 Edge will be available in Titanium Silver and Titanium Jetblack colors.
- 12GB + 256GB – Rs 1,09,999
- 12GB + 512GB – Rs 1,21,999
Samsung is offering a special pre-booking deal:
Customers who pre-order the 512GB version can get it at the price of the 256GB version, saving Rs 12,000.
Pre-orders in India start today, May 13 at 2 PM, across Flipkart, Amazon, and other online and offline retailers.
Global Pricing
- USA: USD 1,099.99 (around Rs 93,330)
- Europe: EUR 1,259 (around Rs 1,19,150)
Full Specifications – Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Other Features: IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G SA/NSA, USB-C, NFC
Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1–120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (up to 4.47GHz), Adreno 830 GPU
RAM & Storage: 12GB RAM with 256GB / 512GB storage
OS: Android 15 with One UI 7
Main Camera: 200MP (f/1.7, OIS) + 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, AF, OIS)
Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2)
Battery: 3,900mAh, 25W fast charging, Qi wireless, Wireless PowerShare
Build: Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Dimensions: 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8mm
Weight: 163g
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