Installing Lineage OS 16.0 is well-explained at https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/rom-t3913242 Follow the steps below and your own risk and I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. The below steps are from my experience and there is no assurance or guarantee that they will work for you. Make sure you have installed the Android … Continue reading Install Lineage OS 16.0 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
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How to use fastboot on Android phone from a computer with USB 3.0 ports only
It is rather unfortunate, but twrp.img could not be transferred to the Xiaomi phone simply because the computer from which it was done, did not have a USB 2.0 port. To overcome this, connect a USB 2.0 hub to the USB 3.0 port of the laptop. Then connect the Xiaomi phone USB cable to the … Continue reading How to use fastboot on Android phone from a computer with USB 3.0 ports only
Moto G4 Plus not upgrading to Android Oreo upgrade by Motorola
There have been no upgrades to Moto G4 Plus device for one device that I have. The other one got upgraded to Oreo 8.1, but this one just refuses. Diagnostic checks included, Wipe Cache, Factory Reset, and all, but to no avail. Later, using Lenovo's Moto Smart Assistant from this link, https://support.lenovo.com/in/en/downloads/ds101291 the update did … Continue reading Moto G4 Plus not upgrading to Android Oreo upgrade by Motorola
How to debloat, remove crapware from Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.. If you are one of those who is a technology connoisseur and love to compare specifications of smart phones before making a purchase decision, you need to be aware that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with 6 GB Internal RAM, best display and camera is a … Continue reading How to debloat, remove crapware from Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone
How to prevent apps from automatically closing on Redmi Note 5 Pro MIUI 10
Open Recents by clicking the button in the nav bar.Swipe the open app downwards and you will see a lock icon on right top side of the app. This is now locked and it will not be removed when the list of recent apps is cleared. Helped to keep iBlue Blue Light Filter app open. … Continue reading How to prevent apps from automatically closing on Redmi Note 5 Pro MIUI 10
How to overcome Google Play Services Error for Android Messages
After the latest Android Messages update, Google Play Services keeps throwing an error each time you open the Android Messages App on the phone. This is because, Google Play Services wants to be granted the Body Sensors and the Microphone permissions. In case you do not want to receive the error, disable Android Messages App … Continue reading How to overcome Google Play Services Error for Android Messages
Motorola G4 Plus (MotoG4Plus) ghost touch when charging workaround
This is not a fix, but workarounds, that may or may not work (like Snake Oil). The real fix lies with the Motorola Service Center, and till such time, these workarounds can be attempted. Motorola quality has been sinking over time. The bottom of that sinkhole is the Motorola G4 Plus mobile phone. On Amazon … Continue reading Motorola G4 Plus (MotoG4Plus) ghost touch when charging workaround
Flash custom logo on Motorola G (2014) Moto G2 after install of lineageos 14.1
After unlocking the Motorola G 2014 (Moto G2) bootloader, the phone startup screen is no more the pretty graphic, but a drab screen that displays a warning about the bootloader being unlocked. To make the phone startup screen look good, it can be overwritten using the method below. Note that you are responsible for whatever … Continue reading Flash custom logo on Motorola G (2014) Moto G2 after install of lineageos 14.1
How to restore TWRP recovery after encrypting internal storage on LineageOS 14.1 on Motorola G 2014 (titan)
I installed LineageOS 14.1 on an old Motorola G 2nd Generation (2014) android phone, also known as titan. All went well and it worked like a charm. I wanted to encrypt the internal storage and accordingly, did so from the Settings -> Security option on the phone. It worked well and said the phone was … Continue reading How to restore TWRP recovery after encrypting internal storage on LineageOS 14.1 on Motorola G 2014 (titan)
How to enable Developer options or menu on an Android Phone
On the phone, select Settings -> About Phone. Locate the option called Build number and press on it 7 times in succession. You will then find that Developer Options is enabled in the About Phone menu.
