Saturday, July 1, 2017

LineageOS 14.1 is now available for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700P)

While developing for Samsung devices has proven to be a tough task over the years, there have still been a handful of developers who have been able to accomplish a great feat by porting functioning AOSP-based builds. XDA Recognised Developer minz1 is one such developer who recently released LineageOS 14.1 based on Android 7.1 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy J7.

Installation

For those interested in flashing the custom ROM, here's a quick run-down of the installation steps:

  1. First off, make sure you are running the TWRP build contained at this link. It will be continually updated with support for this ROM's features.
  2. Secondly, ensure you're on the "J700PVPS1AQD1" update for the Galaxy J7. If, by any chance, you are not on said update, you should flash the stock ROM (with the help of Odin) and perform a system update.
  3. After booting into TWRP, perform a factory reset.
  4. Now flash the custom ROM and the latest Google Apps package.
  5. Reboot. The first boot could take anywhere between 5-10 minutes.

Future updates to the ROM can be found on the forum thread linked above. Keep an eye out on the thread for any news related to the ROM.



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Jolla to Begin Testing Sailfish OS on the Sony Xperia X this Month

During Mobile World Congress 2017, Jolla announced a new collaboration with the Sony Open Devices program to bring Sailfish OS for Sony Xperia smartphones. Now, the company has just released a new post to inform us that Sailfish OS would be available for the first Xperia devices starting in this month.

The first Sony device to officially support Sailfish OS will be the Sony Xperia X. Initially, only a small number of users will get Sailfish OS 2.1.2. Jolla plans to use its Cbeta, a small community development group, for alpha and beta testing. The team consists of developers, translators, and attendees of various community events. The first few members of the Cbeta group are expected to get resources from Jolla sometime this month.

The Finnish company is not in a hurry, though, and plans to test the new OS on the Xperia X thoroughly before the first public release. One of the biggest challenges is retaining compatibility with Android apps. Also, given the fact that the Xperia X is the first 64-bit ARM device to run Sailfish OS, some flaws need to be fixed. Jolla is also working on an easy and more convenient way of installing any future updates. The company does not want to force its users to use a custom recovery install updates.

While the Sony Open Device program is huge and supports many devices, Jolla will only be focusing on bringing Sailfish OS to the Xperia X, at least initially. The company completed its work on the Xperia X single SIM model and will consider how to proceed with other Sony devices.

Finally, Jolla has also addressed the idea of offering Sailfish OS for Sony Xperia software as a type of compensation alternative in the Jolla Tablet refund program. As a reminder, over 20,000 contributors backed the highly anticipated device in late 2014. Despite collecting $2.5 million, Jolla faced severe financial problems and had to cease production. The company is still recovering from the situation and is evaluating the possibility of offering Sailfish OS as a form of compensation.

Source: Jolla



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You Can Buy the Moto E4 from Amazon, Ting, and Republic Wireless for as Little as $99

There's no doubt that high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, and HTC U11 are great to use, but for a lot of people, shelling out over $600+ is out of the question when it comes to these premium gadgets. The mid-range smartphone market has blossomed as flagships have steadily risen in price over the years, but even at $200-$500 a pop, devices like the OnePlus 5, ZTE Axon 7, and the Moto G5 Plus are still too rich for some people's blood.

Motorola and Lenovo announced the Moto E4 and E4 Plus this past month, with the phones costing $129 and $179 respectively. The E4 made its debut on Verizon back on June 22nd for $70 with a service plan through the carrier, and the phone is now branching out to a few other carriers/retailers.

If you want to buy the Moto E4 outright and not through any carrier, Amazon is now selling the phone as well. You'll need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber as this is a Prime Exclusive version of the handset (meaning that the lock screen features advertisements from Amazon), but if you are, you'll only pay $99 for the phone. While that's still technically more than what Verizon is charging, you aren't forced to buy a service plan and can use the Moto E4 on all 4 major U.S. carriers.

If you aren't a Prime subscriber, you can also now buy the E4 through Ting and Republic Wireless. Ting is selling the E4 at its normal price of $129, but Republic Wireless will let you buy the phone unlocked at the same price as Amazon's Prime Exclusive model but without any of the advertisements on the screen. Although, you will need to purchase a no-contract plan if you choose to go the Republic Wireless route, but you could always just get one month's worth of the cheapest plan ($15/month), cancel it, and then use the phone on whatever carrier you choose.

As a quick refresher, the Moto E4 has a 5-inch 720p IPS display, Snapdragon 425 SoC with 2GBs RAM and 16GBs of internal storage expandable via a microSD card. Add this together with a 2,800 mAh removable battery, water-repellent nano-coating, a front-facing fingerprint scanner, and Android 7.1 Nougat – the E4 packs a lot of punch no matter if you pay $99 or $129 for it.

Buy the Moto E4 on Amazon Buy the Moto E4 on Ting Buy the Moto E4 on Republic Wireless



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Friday, June 30, 2017

Pierra uses Filters to Transform your Photos into Works of Art

Prisma received a ton of praise when it made its way onto Android due to how easy it was to apply a unique feature to make your photo fit into a certain style of art. The Pierra application from XDA Junior Member tech96 is quite similar as it too uses filters to make your photos look like art. The developer uses inspiring art styles from the likes of Picasso, Pierre, and da Vinci to transform your photographs. Pierra is completely advertisement free and doesn't require an internet connection to use.

Check out Pierra in our Apps and Games forum



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Facebook’s Find Wi-Fi Helps You Find Wi-Fi Access Points Across the Globe

If you've ever been in a situation where you needed Internet access but had a weak data signal on your phone and/or didn't know where to go for a Wi-Fi hotspot, then you'll be happy to hear that Facebook is rolling out a new feature today that should be quite useful in these situations.

The new feature is called, "Find Wi-Fi", and it works just like you'd expect. Built directly into the Facebook app itself, Find Wi-Fi shows a map of your surrounding area and which establishments have Wi-Fi hotspots or routers that you can connect to for free Internet access.

To access Find Wi-Fi within the Facebook app, simply tap on the "More" tab and then the option titled "Find Wi-Fi." From here, you can choose to view the hotspots near you in a map or list setup, and then get directions to that business so you know exactly where to go.

Facebook pulls this data from information that businesses have shared on their Facebook pages, and it's something that we can see being quite handy for those with weak cell reception in their area or for when you're out traveling.

Find Wi-Fi was initially made available last year for a few countries across the globe, and we're excited to see that the service was popular enough for a global release. The new feature is rolling out now to the Facebook app on both Android and iOS, so be sure to check the app to see if you've received it yet.

Source: Facebook



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Lenovo’s Moto X4 Tipped to Arrive on Google’s Project Fi in Q4 2017

Earlier in the day, Project Fi's official Twitter handle tweeted out that a new Fi-compatible device will be coming later this year from one of Google Fi's partners. This device will be made available at a mid-tier price, bringing it within reach for a larger spectrum of potential users.

After the revelation from Google, notable leaker Evan Blass is reporting through VentureBeat that this phone is none other than the upcoming Lenovo Moto X4.

The Lenovo Moto X4 is the next generation device in the widely acclaimed Moto X lineup. Moto's X branded devices have held the distinction of being value purchases offering great performance on a budget-friendly price. The first Moto X invited skepticism from many who questioned its mid-tier specs, but were silenced when the sum of the experience turned out to be unparalleled in value at that time.

This generation of Moto X will have a few notable points of its own that we look forward to. The new Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus and non-Pixel handset to offer Project Fi-compatibility. VentureBeat also confirms that the Moto X4 will come with a dual rear-camera setup. Marketing imagery from a Moto partner presentation also points towards the phone sporting a 5.2″ FHD display and "SmartCam" functionality.

With the Moto X4, Google's Project Fi will finally be opening up to support hardware that is not associated with Google. New sign-ups to Project Fi is currently limited to the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL, as the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have remained out of stock for a while. Expanding Fi support to more devices will benefit users who are looking for a wider choice on the mobile network market, though they will have to wait until Q4 2017 at least.

Source: VentureBeat



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K-Klock Uses Substratum to Customize the OnePlus 5 Status Bar Clock

We've seen Substratum used to theme a number of UI elements lately and now XDA Senior Member KpChuck has released one for the OnePlus 5 status bar clock. OxygenOS doesn't let us customize the clock too much, but with K-Klock we can move the position of it, change its color, change the clock format, and change the clock font. The developer does recommend that you disable the stock clock through Settings or SystemUI tuner if you have chosen a custom clock format with K-Klock.

Check out K-Klock in our OnePlus 5 forum



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