A new Qualcomm GBL exploit is reportedly affecting Qualcomm SoCs, mainly the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This enables bootloader unlocking on flagship phones that were previously difficult to ...

* Your warranty is now void (maybe, ADB doesn't always void warranty. Check with your manufacturer). * I'm not responsible for bricked devices, thermonuclear war, or you failing the test because the ...

I bought an Xperia 8 at a bargain price, so I decided to modify it, albeit a bit late. At the time of writing this article, there was no information available anywhere, so I am posting this as a ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

Amazon's Echo Show 5 is an affordable smart display, but the lock-in with Amazon's own ecosystem makes it far less useful as a smart home device than it could be. Some very clever people have figured ...

While it’s easy to install ADB on Windows and Mac, and it works flawlessly well on Android devices, we have found that Fastboot often fails to recognize the device. If you are going to root your ...

To use Fastboot, you have to connect your Android device with a PC via USB cable and then execute the required command. Sometimes, it may fail to perform because of issues such as outdated or ...

Android 16’s big redesign has finally arrived, with the QPR1 update now available to Google Pixel owners. Here’s how to install it. What’s new in Android 16 QPR1? Following a familiar initial release ...

PLEASE NOTE: Flashing software like Lineage OS on a device is an “at your own risk” activity. Even if you follow our guide to the letter, we can’t accept any responsibility if your device breaks. Our ...

The boot loader of your tablet must be unlocked! Ensure you have downloaded all necessary files to your PC (click on file name in left column): Navigate to your folder: Type cd (<- space), drag and ...

Android OS is popular for its customizable features and user-friendly options, allowing users to modify files on their devices easily. ADB Fastboot is a method to execute commands via PC for tasks ...

If you like fiddling around with your Android phone or tablet, then you might have come across ADB and Fastboot tools. For those who don’t know what it is, ADB and Fastboot tools are command line ...