Android
Oneplus is no longer a Top pick for Custom Rom Developers and Enthusiasts – Here’s Why
Oneplus is always a community-oriented smartphone brand. Oneplus One is Launched with Cynogen mod which is a Favorite Custom Rom around 2014. After that OxygenOS is born. Paranoid Android which is very famous and reliable Custom Rom Team has also worked for OxygenOS to make it a great clean software. Bootloader unlocking of Oneplus is very Easy. Still even today Oneplus has kept the unlocking bootloader Hassle Free.
Until Oneplus 7 Pro oneplus smartphones are best to pick for Custom Rom enthusiasts. From then things started to become very slow. After OxygenOS 11 Arrived there are many issues with Gcam compatibility. Gcam modders faced many issues porting the mods for Oneplus smartphones running OneplusOS.
After OxygenOS 12 arrived with ColorOS merge things have become very limiting for Custom rom development. Custom Recoveries like twrp are almost dead in Android 12 because of decryption and Other Issues. We have to Blame Google also Here.
No Msm unbrick Tool for New devices launching with ColorOS Codebase
- Oneplus Nord 2
- Oneplus 9RT
- Oneplus 10Pro
- Oneplus 10R
- Oneplus Nord CE series
All these recent smartphones will have Very little to absolutely no support. Some Developers are doing Custom Roms for these new Smartphones, but Without the proper MSM Unbrick tool, we cannot ensure users Flash custom ROMs on their Primary Devices.
As of now, Only Xiaomi smartphones are good for Rom development and great support. We wish Oneplus to not kill Custom Rom development. Please release Good Kernel sources for Developers and Msm unbrick tools at least from OxygenOS 13. We at Techibee Team request all the Developers, Xda senior members, and Oneplus smartphone testers and staff members to raise this issue.
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Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 with Android 14 Announced for Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing company has announced its next significant update “Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1” for Nothing Phone (2) users. This new update is based on Android 14. Starting tomorrow, users of the Phone (2) can expect this update on their devices. If there are any special steps needed to install it, the company promises to provide guidance.
The announcement about Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 came via the company’s official X handle, which used to be known as Twitter. According to their post, more details about this update will be shared on October 11.
However, there’s a bit of a wait on the specifics. Nothing hasn’t yet confirmed the exact time the update will be released. So for now Phone (2) users have to wait for a little while until the next announcement from the company.
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Android 14 Update is Now Live for Pixel Devices
Google’s Pixel devices are now receiving the much-awaited Android 14 update. This follows a preview program that began in February, where several previews and betas were issued. If you own a Pixel 4a 5G or a later model, you can download this latest Android version.
It’s not just Pixel users who can look forward to this update. Companies like Samsung, iQOO, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi plan to release Android 14 updates for their devices soon.
A highlight of Android 14 is its customization features. Google had hinted at these earlier, and now they are a reality. Generative AI wallpapers are making their debut on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, backed by advanced text-to-image diffusion models.
Lock screen personalization has also leveled up. Users can change font styles, choose from different color palettes, and add custom widget shortcuts. This makes it quick and easy to access tools like the QR reader or the Google Home app. There’s even a new feature where the home screen templates adjust dynamically. For instance, if there’s a storm approaching, the weather app widget becomes more noticeable.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate Android 14’s support for HDR images. The Ultra HDR feature enhances photo quality, making pictures look more vibrant. Audio enhancements are also part of the package, with the inclusion of native spatial audio support, a new media player, and a cross-device copy/paste function.
Prioritizing user privacy and security, Android 14 introduces Health Connect. This feature securely stores and encrypts personal health data directly on the device. Users will now also receive alerts if apps want to share location data with third parties, and they have the option to decline such requests.
Improvements extend to passkey features. Android 14 offers enhanced support for fingerprint authentication in external apps. Additionally, there’s a revamped 6-digit PIN lockscreen option.
Accessibility has also been a focus for this update. Users can now magnify content more effectively using the pinch-to-zoom feature and select from various magnification sizes. The quick settings menu offers faster font size adjustments using nonlinear scaling, which makes text easier to read. Hearing aid users will find the dedicated setup in the Accessibility settings beneficial, along with expanded options to direct audio to different outputs.
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Is Android 14 Releasing on October 4? Telus Listing Suggests So
The release of Google’s Android 14 has been much awaited. The latest buzz suggested that it would be unveiled on the same day as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro announcement on October 4. While this was initially just a rumor the latest information seems to add some weight to it.
Canadian carrier Telus has provided a clue. They listed software update start dates for the devices they sell. For all Pixel devices beginning with the Pixel 4a the name “Android U” was set for an October 4 rollout.
The term Android U stands for Android Upside Down Cake. This is the inside name for Android 14. Interestingly this detail on Telus’s list was later removed. This change might be because Google noticed the details circulating online and asked Telus to take the information down. This is just a guess. It’s not clear what really happened. There’s a small chance that the initial information was not correct.
But there’s not much waiting left. In less than one day everything will be clear. If Android 14 is set to release on October 4 it is likely that Google will announce it at its big event. So everyone should watch out for that. We will keep you updated on any new developments.
Update: Droid-life.com has updated their article, saying that the information has been removed from the Telus listing as of now.
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