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Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates roundup – October 14, 2016

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow is here, and now the waiting game is on. "When will my phone get the Marshmallow update?" ask countless Android fans, and for good reason: while phone makers are doing a better job at keeping their devices up to date, the process is still lengthy and opaque. Worse, many models will inevitably be left behind. We're here to shed some light on the issue.

In this post, which will be updated frequently, we are rounding up all the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update news, so you can get a good picture of what to expect.

Who did the best job with Android Marshmallow updates? Find out here.

Looking for Nougat updates? Visit our Android 7.0 Nougat update tracker for the latest information.

Before we start

The release of Android updates for most devices is a complex process, involving Google, chip makers, device makers, and carriers. With so many players, and so many things that could go wrong, you should expect delays, slow rollouts, botched releases, and generally a lot of variation based on your specific model, your region, and your carrier.

Just because your phone or tablet isn't listed here, it doesn't mean that it won't be updated. OEMs occasionally change their minds. In other cases, the lists that they put out are non-final.

Patience is advised.

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Nexus Marshmallow update

Google released the initial Android 6.0 factory images for Nexus devices on October 5. These images can be flashed manually, allowing you to bypass a potentially lengthy wait for the OTA update.

The following Nexus devices are receiving Marshmallow updates:

  • Nexus 6P
  • Nexus 5X
  • Nexus 6
  • Nexus Player
  • Nexus 9 LTE
  • Nexus 9 WiFi
  • Nexus 5
  • Nexus 7 2013 WiFi
  • Nexus 7 2013 Mobile

The Nexus 4, Nexus 7 2012 (either variant), and Nexus 10 will not be updated to Marshmallow.

If you don't want to wait, it's relatively easy to flash a factory image following our guide:

You can also manually flash the OTA zip files, which are the update files that would normally be pushed to your device from Google's servers. Note that in order to correctly install the update, your device must be running the firmware version mentioned in the link.

The latest factory images and OTA links are listed below.

Rollout underway

Nexus 6P

Nexus 5X

Pixel C

Nexus 6

Nexus Player

Nexus 9 LTE

Nexus 9 WiFi

Nexus 5

Nexus 7 2013 WiFi

Nexus 7 2013 Mobile

Android One Marshmallow update

Like Nexus phones, all Android One devices are supposed to receive fast Android updates straight from Google. OTA download files for various Android One phones sold in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Nepal are available below. You will need to be on the LMY48M version of Lollipop in order to install these updates.

If you're looking for full Android 6.0 factory images, we have the following:

To flash these images, you can follow our manual installation guide.

On November 22, an over the air update to version 6.0.1 of Android began hitting some Android One devices. The update appears to be a bug fixing release.

Samsung Marshmallow update

Samsung has announced the kick-off of its Marshmallow update campaign on February 15. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were the only devices officially confirmed to receive the update, but the following devices are rumored to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow:

  • Galaxy S5
  • Galaxy S5 LTE-A
  • Galaxy S5 neo
  • Galaxy S6
  • Galaxy S6 Edge
  • Galaxy S6 Edge+
  • Galaxy Note 4
  • Galaxy Note Edge
  • Galaxy Note 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

These are all obvious candidates for an upgrade, so we're pretty that Marshmallow will eventually become available for most versions of these devices.

Samsung has an infographic listing some of the features coming in its Marshmallow update. For more details on what to expect from the Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6, here's our close look at the beta.

Rollout underway

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung Galaxy A9

Samsung Galaxy A5

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

  • June 28 – Europe: The Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is receiving Marshmallow in several European countries.

Samsung Galaxy On7

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (1st gen)

Samsung Galaxy A8

More info

December 4 – Hungary: A Galaxy Note 4 user in Hungary received Android 6.0 Marshmallow on his device. A screenshot gallery and hands-on video of Marshmallow on the Note 4 are available. The most notable feature spotted in this non-final firmware build is the new Air Command from the Note 5, as well as the ability to write on the screen when the phone is sleeping.

December 28: one lucky Galaxy S5 owner ended up receiving the update to Marshmallow, reportedly by mistake.

An alleged roadmap for the Marshmallow update for Samsung devices leaked out on March 2. While we can't vouch for its authenticity, the leak claims the Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge will be updated in April, the Galaxy S5 in May, and the Galaxy Alpha in June.

LG Marshmallow update

October 6: According to a leaked T-Mobile update list, besides the LG G4, the LG G3 and G4 Stylo will also receive the update. Besides this, we can speculate that the recently announced V10 and the G Flex 2 will also be making the jump. We're less optimistic about LG's mid-rangers, including the Bello, Magna, Leon, and Spirit, though at least some of them can probably handle Marshmallow.

Rollout underway

LG G4

  • October 15 – Poland: LG announced it would be the first OEM to roll out Android Marshmallow, with the LG G4 model sold in Poland to be first in line, with models in other "markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas" to follow.
  • November 4 – South Korea: The LG G4 models sold in South Korea began receiving the Marshmallow update.
  • November 29 – Europe & Taiwan: the Android 6.0 update reportedly became available in several European countries, via the LG Bridge PC sync software. These regions are: Portugal, Poland, Romania, GErmany, Spain, Turkey, UK, Croatia, Hungary, and Switzerland. The update is also available in Taiwan. Note that not all carrier versions are available. Even if you are not in one of these countries, it's worth firing up LG Bridge to check for an update manually.
  • December 18 – US – Sprint: Sprint users of the LG G4 began receiving Marshmallow on December 18.
  • January 12 – US – US Cellular: Android 6.0 Marshmallow arrived to the LG G4 on US Cellular.
  • February 2 – Canada – Telus & Rogers: The Marshmallow update hit the G4 sold by Canadian carriers Telus and Rogers.
  • February 6 – US – T-Mobile: Marshmallow began trickling out for the G4 carried by T-Mobile.
  • February 9 – US – AT&T: The G4 sold by AT&T got Marshmallow on February 9.
  • February 16 – US – Verizon: The Big Red carrier released Marshmallow for the LG G4.

LG G3

LG G Stylo

  • March 8 – US – T-Mobile: Android 6.0 arrived for the T-Mobile LG G Stylo.

LG V10

LG G Pad X

LG Magna

LG Spirit

Motorola Marshmallow update

Motorola has made a good name for itself in the Android community, thanks to its fast updates and focus on a smooth stock-like user experience. The Marshmallow rollout may change that positive perception though. It's not that Motorola hasn't been forthcoming about its plans; it's the fact that those plans seemingly don't include either version of the Moto E, the Moto X (2013), or some carrier versions of the Moto X (2014).

On December 9, it was revealed that Motorola would update certain versions of the Moto E (2015). Specifically, the update will roll out to the Snapdragon 410 powered versions in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia, excluding China. The US is not on the list where the update will be available.

Here are the Motorola devices officially confirmed to receive Marshmallow:

  • 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
  • 2015 Moto X Style (3rd gen)
  • 2015 Moto X Play
  • 2015 Moto G (3rd gen)
  • Moto E (2015) – Snapdragon version
  • 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (2nd gen)
  • 2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia (2nd gen)
  • 2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE (2nd gen)
  • DROID Turbo
  • 2014 Moto MAXX
  • 2014 Moto Turbo
  • Nexus 6

Rollout underway

Moto X Pure (Style)

  • December 2 – International: Motorola announced that Moto X Pure (2015 edition) users in Moto's feedback program have begun receiving the soak test Android 6.0 update. If all goes to plan, the update should hit the general population in a week from December 2.
  • December 9 – US – Verizon, AT&T, Sprint & U.S. Cellular: Motorola announced that Marshmallow is rolling out to Moto X Pure users on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and U.S. Cellular.
  • December 9 – Latin America: The update is also coming to the Moto X Style in Latin America.

Moto X Play

Moto E (2015)

  • February 18 – India: The Moto E (2015) sold in India received its Android 6.0 update.

Moto G (2015) & Moto G Turbo

Droid Turbo 2

Droid Maxx 2

Moto X (2014)

  • November 12 – Brazil: Motorola kicked off the Android 6.0 rollout for the Moto X (2014). The first markets where the OTA is available are Brazil and India.
  • December 16 – India: The Marshmallow update for the Moto X (2014) began rolling out in India on December 16
  • December 17 – Europe: The update began rolling out in European markets.
  • December 22 – International: The Moto X Pure Edition (2014) received Android 6.0 Marshmallow in numerous international markets.

Moto G (2014)

  • February 10 – India: The Moto G (2014) in India got Marshmallow from February 10.
  • March 1 – United States: The Moto G (2nd generation) got its upgrade to Android 6.0.

Moto 360 (2nd gen)

  • February 6 – International: How about some Marshmallow for your watch? Yup, Motorola send out the Android 6.0-based Android Wear update to the Moto 360 (2nd gen).

Moto Turbo

HTC Marshmallow update

HTC has revealed a tentative list of devices that will be updated to Android 6.0:

  • HTC One M8
  • HTC One M9+
  • HTC One E9+
  • HTC One E9
  • HTC One ME
  • HTC One E8
  • HTC One M8 EYE
  • HTC Butterfly 3
  • HTC Desire 826
  • HTC Desire 820
  • HTC Desire 816

After the launch of the One A9, HTC announced the unlocked version of the device will receive "every" Android update within 15 days from the time the update hits the Nexus devices. That's a very bold promise, and hopefully it's a sign of bigger things to come.

Rollout underway

HTC One M9

  • December 7 – International: Mo Versi revealed that the Marshmallow update would hit the unlocked version of the One M9 this month.
  • December 13 – Canada – Carrier models: It was revealed that Canadian carrier versions of the One M9 will get Marshmallow in early 2016.
  • December 24 – International: The HTC One M9 (unlocked models) would get its update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. 
  • January 17 – Canada – Rogers, SaskTel, VideoTron & Wind: HTC announced that Rogers, SaskTel, VideoTron, and Wind in Canada would see Android Marshmallow hit the One M9.
  • January 18 – UK: HTC announced the HTC One M9 would get its Android Marshmallow shortly.
  • February 6 – US – Sprint: HTC One M9 offered users the chance to update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
  • February 6 – US – Verizon: Big Red offered the Marshmallow update for the M9 on February 16.
  • April 30 – US – AT&T: HTC One M8 & M9 suffer Marshmallow roll-out delay on AT&T
  • May 12 – US – AT&T: The HTC One M9 and M8 receive the Marshmallow update at last

HTC One M8

HTC One A9

HTC Desire 816

  • March 4 – International: Marshmallow began hitting international Desire 816 models.
  • March 21 – International: The update is hitting dual-SIM versions of the device.

HTC Desire Eye

HTC One M8 Eye

HTC Desire 820

HTC One E8

Sony Marshmallow update

Sony has published an exhaustive list of devices it plans to update to Marshmallow, including all the likely candidates, including the latest Xperia Z5 series. Unfortunately, Sony won't bring Marshmallow to the 2013 Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact, as well as the older Xperia Z. On the flip side, at least there are a few mid-rangers on the list. Sony has also released AOSP resources and binaries for some of its devices, allowing the community to easily create custom ROMs.

As for the update itself, Sony is running a beta program with 10,000 users that we hope to learn more about soon.

Sony devices officially confirmed to get Marshmallow:

  • T Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, and Xperia Z5 Premium
  • Xperia Z4 Tablet
  • Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
  • Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet
  • Xperia M5, Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia C4

A note for users of the Sony Xperia Z3+, Z4 Tablet, C4, C5 Ultra, M4 Aqua and M5: according to a Sony support page, these devices will jump straight to Android 6.0, skipping Android 5.1.1.

Here's an official Sony video showcasing the features you can expect from the Marshmallow update for your Xperia device:

Beta program

Rollout underway

Sony Xperia Z5

  • March 3 – Japan: The Marshmallow update began rolling out to the Xperia Z5 in Japan.
  • March 7 – International: The Marshmallow update for the Xperia Z5 came through in more markets on March 7.
  • March 28 – Canada: Sony pulled the Marshmallow update it released for Canadian versions of the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact just three days before.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus

  • March 7 – International: the update kicked off for the Xperia Z3 Plus.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Sony Xperia C4

Huawei Marshmallow update

Huawei has a lousy record when it comes to releasing Android updates for its devices, but perhaps its involvement with the Nexus program will help nudge things along. The company announced in would bring Marshmallow to the following devices:

  • Huawei Mate S
  • Huawei Mate 7
  • Huawei P8
  • P8 Youth Edition
  • P8 Max
  • Maimagn 4
  • G7 Plus
  • G7
  • Honor 7
  • Honor 7i
  • Honor 6 Plus
  • Honor 6
  • Honor X2
  • Honor 4X
  • Honor Play 4C

Rollout underway

Huawei Mate 7

Honor 5X

Honor devices

  • October 28: The Honor team, which is technically autonomous inside Huawei, recently announced that a beta build of Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the honor 7 will be made available in the following weeks.
  • December 4: Honor put up a form allowing honor users to sign up for the Marshmallow beta program. You can check the form here.
  • December 14: The Honor 7 Enhanced Edition launched with Marshmallow on board on December 14.
  • January 16: Honor announced that the 5X would receive Marshmallow and regular security patches, though no exact timeframe was given. Considering Huawei (and by extension, Honor) have a poor history with updates, this is a welcome announcement.
  • February 15: The Honor 7 will received the Marshmallow update within two weeks, honor announced.
  • March 27 – Europe: The Honor 7 is now receiving Marshmallow in European markets.
  • April 22 – Android Marshmallow heading to the Honor 5X 'soon'

ZTE Marshmallow update

Like Huawei, ZTE is known for not caring about Android updates. It remains to be seen if this year will be any different. ZTE is looking for a breakthrough in the Western markets with the Axon line, so perhaps the Chinese giant will deem it necessary to bring Marshmallow to it, at the least.

Rollout underway

OnePlus Marshmallow update

OnePlus is in a tricky place: its first phone, the One, still runs Cyanogen OS, and theoretically, Steve Kondik's outfit should deliver the Marshmallow update in the following months. The OnePlus 2, meanwhile, runs OnePlus's own OS, Oxygen, and its development is led by former members of the Paranoid Android team.

November 16: OnePlus announced a timeframe for its devices updates:

  • The original OnePlus One will get Cyanogen OS 13 (from Cyanogen OS) in Q1 2016.
  • The semi-official Oxygen OS build for OnePlus One will be updated to Marshmallow when "time allows it."
  • The OnePlus 2 will receive the update to the Marshmallow-based Oxygen OS version in Q1 2016.
  • No information was given about the Marshmallow update for the new OnePlus X.

Rollout underway

OnePlus 2

OnePlus One

OnePlus X

Asus Marshmallow update

Asus came out with a short list of devices that will get the Marshmallow update:

  • PadFone S (PF500KL)
  • ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML/ZE551ML)
  • ZenFone 2 Deluxe / Special Edition (ZE551ML)
  • ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KG/ZE500KL/ZE550KL/ZE600KL/ZE601KL)
  • ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL)

Missing from the list are the original Zefone 4, 5, and 6, as well as other Asus devices from 2014.

February 27: Asus clarified that the devices from the above list will get Marshmallow from Q2 (April to June). The good news is Asus added two new devices to its update list: ZenFone Selfie and ZenFone Max. The company also specified that the update will see Asus' own messenging, calendar, and mail app be replaced by Google's respective apps.

Rollout underway

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser

Asus ZenFone Max

  • June 8 – International: Marshmallow arrived for the Asus Zenfone Max

Asus ZenFone Selfie

Asus ZenFone Zoom

Asus ZenFone 2

Asus ZenPad S

  • October 31 – International: The Asus ZenPad S received Marshmallow.

Lenovo Marshmallow update

Lenovo finally announced some of its Marshmallow plans on November 6, but the good news ends there. Lenovo only confirmed the update for a handful of devices, and the timeframe for the rollout is painfully long:

  • Lenovo A7000, A7000 Plus, and K3 Note – update expected by September 2016
  • Lenovo Vibe P1 and Vibe S1 – update expected by June 2016

On December 3, news about Lenovo's Marshmallow plans surfaced online. The following devices are expected to receive Marshmallow:

China:

  • K3 Note – March-April 2016
  • Vibe X3 – March-April 2016
  • Vibe P1 – March 2016
  • A7000 – April 2016

Rest of the world:

  • K3 Note – March 2016
  • A7000 – April 2016
  • Vibe P1  – May 2016
  • Vibe S1 – June 2016
  • Vibe X3 – July 2016
  • A7000+ – July 2016

Rollout underway

Lenovo K3 Note

Lenovo Vibe S1

Lenovo K4 Note

BlackBerry Marshmallow update

BlackBerry only released one Android device to date, and a fast Marshmallow update isn't a priority for the company. The BlackBerry Priv will receive Android 6.0 "sometime into the new year."

Nvidia Marshmallow update

Rollout underway

Nvidia Shield Tablet K1

  • November 17: Nvidia relaunched the Shield Tablet as the Shield Tablet K1. The revamped model runs Lollipop, just like its predecessor, but Nvidia promised an update to Android 6.0 "in the coming months."
  • December 15: Nvidia showed off Android 6.0 Marshmallow running on the Shield Tablet K1. The update could roll out ahead of the holidays.
  • December 21: The Shield Tablet K1 Marshmallow update would arrive, though the older Shield tablet variant was not included in this rollout.

Original Nvidia Shield Tablet

Nvidia Shield Android TV

Xiaomi Marshmallow update

On December 4, Xiaomi's MIUI operations manager announced on Weibo that Marshmallow would hit the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Xiaomi Mi Note "soon," via an MIUI update.

June 2: Xiaomi's Marshmallow-flavored MIUI 8 beta goes live

Rollout underway

Xiaomi Mi 4

Micromax & Yu Marshmallow update

Alcatel

Custom (unofficial) Marshmallow ROMs

When Android OEMs let us down, we all look up the developer community to pick up the slack, at least when it comes to Android updates. Unfortunately, the custom ROM scene is not as vibrant as it used to be, with only CyanogenMod left to carry the torch.

More info and discussion

For a discussion on all the Android Marshmallow updates, check out the dedicated thread on the Android Authority forums.fds

Missed something? Let us know and we will update this post. Tell us your thoughts!



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OnePlus releases OxygenOS 3.5.5 open beta for OnePlus 3

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OnePlus has delivered the latest beta build of its OxygenOS software, version 3.5.5. The open beta upgrade for the OnePlus 3 is once again based on Android Marshmallow and provides a number of improvements formed from version 3.5.4's user feedback.

The new features included in version 3.5.5, straight from OnePlus's announcement post, are:

  • Added OnePlus FileDash functionality for convenient file transfers
  • Added ability to switch launcher layouts
  • Integration of Google Map to share location information in messages.
  • Redesign of the phone calling UI
  • Added personalized ringtone information in contact details
  • Added ability to view the entire call history of the selected contact
  • Introduction of the OnePlus Community App
  • Increased system stability
  • General bug fixes

Those who are already running a previous OnePlus beta build will receive the new update to 3.5.5 over-the-air (OTA). Alternatively, you can grab it from OnePlus's download page at the link. Remember to backup your important data before flashing the new system and, as with any beta build, expect some bugs and inconsistencies.

Have you tried out OxygenOS 3.5.5? Let us know what you think of it in the comments.



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Google brings app shortcuts to its Hangouts app

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Android Nougat 7.1, the newest version of Google's operating system, comes with a bunch of nifty features that improve the user experience and offer a bit of fun. Some of these features are quite advanced, like the Google Assistant, while others are a lot simpler in nature. But despite their simplicity, they get the job done. Saving time by minimizing the number of taps one has to do to finish a certain task is still something most users will embrace with open arms.

A feature that falls into this category is App Shortcuts. And how does it work? Just long press an app icon and shortcuts for different tasks will pop-up. The feature is simple, easy to use, and quite efficient.

It's already available on quite a few apps including the popular Evernote and Pocket Casts. And with the latest update, the feature found its way to the somewhat popular Hangouts.

In version 14 of Hangouts, now rolling out through the Play Store, Google's messaging app offers three app shortcuts, which are pretty self-explanatory – Voice Call, Video Call, and Chat. If you are a heavy user, they will make your life just a tad bit easier. But in case you have multiple Google accounts, you will probably be annoyed by the fact that when pressing a shortcut an account has to be selected every time.

Note that you will need to be on Android 7.1, with Google Now launcher or Nova Launcher beta in order to use the app shortcuts.

The update also brings a minor reshuffling of the options in the overflow menu in conversation view.

Unlike Google Messenger, Hangouts doesn't use App Shortcuts to give you quick access to recent contacts. Another feature that we wish we would've seen in this update is support for Android 7.1's image keyboard, but hopefully, Google will sort this out soon. And when that happens, we'll be sure to let you know.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 to have 90% screen-to-body ratio?

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 may house an OLED display with a greater than 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, according to a new report from The Investor. A Samsung engineer commented during last week's iMiD 2016 display exhibition in Seoul that the company would roll out such a display next year, but did not confirm whether it was set for the Galaxy S8.

During his iMiD presentation, Park Won-sang, a principal engineer for Samsung Display Co., also showed concepts for a bezel-less Galaxy S7 Edge. This would confirm that the full-screen design idea has been floating around at Samsung and Won-sang said that it could produce a device with a 99 percent screen-to-body ratio in the next few years.

It was previously rumored that Samsung would remove the Galaxy S series' long-standing physical home button on the Galaxy S8. This would be congruous with the speculation of a larger display area, as the home button may no longer fit on the front of the device.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition-17See also: Samsung Galaxy S8: all the rumors in one place74

It would also mean the removal of the fingerprint scanner, however, which is built into the home button. But another rumor suggests Samsung has taken care of that with its next-gen display tech, which would allow fingerprint scanning directly from the screen.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S8 at MWC 2017 in February. Given Xiaomi's recently revealed Mi MIX also features an almost bezel-less display, the time could be right for Samsung to launch its own.

Would you like to see a near bezel-less Galaxy S8? Give us your thoughts in the comments.



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Nougat-powered LG V20 has been successfully rooted

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Android offers quite a bit of customization options that satisfy the needs of most of its users. Most, but not all. True Android geeks want more and to get it, they have to root their device.

Rooting a device has its share of advantages. For one, it enables users to delete the bloatware that was preinstalled by the carrier or the manufacturer. It also gives users the option of installing a wide variety of ROMs as well as a bunch of useful apps that only run on rooted devices. In general, it gives you more control over your device, which is always a good thing.

If you consider yourself an Android geek and currently own an LG V20, you're in luck. Legendary Android developer Chainfire has successfully gained root access to LG's latest phablet. He announced the news with a tweet in which he thanked a fellow developer (@jcadduono), and stated that he managed to install SuperSU, a Superuser access management tool that requires root access, onto the device.

Please keep in mind that rooting a device does have a few drawbacks. For one, it voids the warranty. In addition, it's  also possible to brick your device in the process, so we advise you to take extra precautions.

lg-v20-review-thumbSee also: LG V20 review: a premium phone that will delight audiophiles136

If you're still up for it, you can head over to the XDA Developers forum for more details.



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Project Fi app adds real-time data usage info for Android 7.0 Nougat users

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If you are using Google's Project Fi wireless service, and if your phone has at least Android 7.0 Nougat installed, you can now get some more accurate info on how much data your device is using. Google revealed today that a server-side update has enabled real-time data uses with the Project Fi app.

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According to a post on Reddit by the company's community manager, subscribers must have at least version K.2.7.20 of the Project Fi app installed to check out the real-time data usage info. It's available on both the main app screen, or you can check it out via the data usage home screen widget.

In addition to overall data usage info, the update also lets users see which apps are using the most data on their device. This might come in handy if you are on a plan with a limited amount of data, so you can close apps that might be using a lot of your bandwidth but which might not be ones that you are currently interacting with at the time. The app will also sent out an alert if your data usage reaches a certain threshold. You also have the option of going into your phone' settings so when it reaches a certain data cap, any cellular data on your phone will turn off automatically.

It's actually very cool that Google has added such a handy way to keep track of your Project Fi data. If you are subscribed to the service, what do you think of this new feature?

Get it from Google Play


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Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge will be available in US and other select markets

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The killer S-Pen features and the futuristic iris scanner weren't the only things that differentiated the late Galaxy Note 7 from the Galaxy S7 edge: the Galaxy Note 7 came in a brand new color called Blue Coral. After the Note 7 was discontinued, Samsung sought ways to compensate for the absence of its Note flagship, and that's how the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge was born.

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We saw leaked photos of a Verizon-bound unit earlier this month, and just a few days ago, Samsung Taiwan officially announced that the curved smartphone in this mystical hue would be available in the country starting November 1st. Well, today, Samsung Electronics took a moment to say that indeed, the Blue Coral version of the beloved Galaxy S7 edge will be available in select markets around the world including the US:

Starting November 1, the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge will be available in selected markets around the globe. Specific availability details will be announced by each market's wireless providers and regional Samsung offices.

Judging by the pricing in Taiwan, it looks like the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge will have the same price tag as the other colors. Unfortunately, Samsung doesn't seem to have any plans to bring the new color option to the flat-screen version of the S7.

Just to recap, the Galaxy S7 edge launched back in March with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display that curves on both sides. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 820 coupled with 4GB of RAM. The S7 edge boasts a 3,600 mAh battery, and quite frankly, it's the best battery life that I've seen from any Samsung flagship device. Unlike the Galaxy S6, the S7 family has a microSD slot and is IP68 certified. The best feature, however, is arguably its camera – a 12-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture that uses the ultra-fast Dual Pixel autofocus technology.

It's not clear yet when each country or carrier will get the blue version of the Galaxy S7 edge, but we will be sure to keep you updated! In the meantime, you can check out the gallery below for more images:

Will you consider buying the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge or are you waiting for the Galaxy S8? Let us know by leaving a comment below!



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